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Daniele Grasso: Both sides of the argument

Jack Wolfskin’s vice-president for product and apparel says extensive experience of working for advanced material developers earlier in his career has helped him take the brand’s use of technology forward. Dialogue: Daniele Grasso, vice-president for product and apparel, Jack Wolfskin. After almost eight years at Jack Wolfskin, Daniele Grasso became the outdoor brand’s vice-president for product...

24 April 2019
Eva Karlsson: Houdini’s circular pledge is no illusion
Her aim is for her company to be “nature’s partner”
22 February 2019
Lutz Walter: The shape of things to come
Textiles and apparel remain a strategic industry in Europe, employing 1.7 million
18 January 2019
Aurore Calmier: Protection and style
The head of brand at outdoor brand Eider explains why city life is not for her
24 October 2018
Andy Dong: Fabric is about detail for Dry-Tex founder
Things many in the industry said no Chinese company would ever do
03 August 2018
Laura Colnaghi: Growth out of adversity for Carvico Group
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12 July 2018
Renee Henze: Too late for small measures
The global marketing director for DuPont Biomaterials says the key to real change in the clothing supply chain is to produce sustainably focused products.
04 June 2018
Michel Chtepa: Catalyst for change
The Seaqual 4U managing director brings almost 30 years’ textile industry experience to his role at the recycled polyester fibre producer.
14 March 2018
Dr Antje von Dewitz: Aiming at fair play
German outdoor group Vaude continues to demonstrate that it is committed to helping people and the planet.
24 January 2018
Jamie Hunt: ‘The greatest innovation of the 21st century’
2XU co-founder extols the athletic perform­ance and health benefits of compression clothing.
29 November 2017
Angela Medlin: Appetite for instruction
Helping young creatives fulfil their potential is a passion for this former TNF designer.
02 October 2017
Vanessa Mason: Down has ‘ten years left’
The director of engineering and technology at PrimaLoft believes natural down’s days are numbered.
15 August 2017
Dr Rüdiger Fox: Sharing is caring
The Sympatex CEO discusses the environmental footprint of the textile industry and how it can collaborate to tackle some of the big issues.
18 May 2017
Sun Bin: Mountain man
In his early days as a mountaineer, Sun Bin turned heads in Beijing because people had never seen outdoor gear before.
24 March 2017
D’Wayne Edwards: Difference maker
The founder of the Pensole Footwear Design Academy explains his enthusiasm for helping the next generation of shoe designers to make their way in the industry.
19 January 2017
Alberto Bichi: Sporting goods manufacturers are affected by scandals
The secretary general of FESI says sports firms must spend sponsorship money wisely.
02 December 2016
Joseph Gerber: A true inventor
It’s 20 years since the founder of Gerber Technology died, but his son, David, has written a book about his life.
22 September 2016
John Eberle: Element of surprise
Footwear brand Keen has appointed Nike veteran John Eberle as the new general manager of its outdoor category.
10 August 2016
Cindy McNaull: Made to last
Cordura’s global brand and marketing director makes it clear that durability is next to sustainability when it comes to clothing.
27 May 2016
Janice Wang: A fitting tribute
It’s time for clothing companies to make their creative functions more efficient, says the CEO of sizing and fit technology provider Alvanon.

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