The November/December 2018 issue of WSA magazine leads with an article that focuses on the growing role of plant-based ingredients in polymer, fibre and fabric manufacturing. Our other lead feature takes a closer look at products with posture-monitoring functionality. This issue’s Newcomers section is dedicated to open water swimwear brand Selkie Swim, while in the Footwear Technology section we hear about the latest innovation from Sympatex. Other features include an examination of the potential impact of trade tensions between the US and China, and a round-up from the recent Titas exhibition in Taipei.