JOURNAL

Ideas, materials
and perspectives.

Stories about textiles, material development, sustainability and the future of fashion.

Textile fibers and fabric materials
MATERIAL KNOWLEDGE

Understanding the materials behind better fabrics.

A closer look at fibers, yarns, constructions, finishes and the performance they create.

Polyester and nylon fabrics

Polyester vs. Nylon: Understanding the Difference

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Water repellent textile

What Makes a Fabric Water Repellent?

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Stretch textile

Understanding 4-Way Stretch Fabrics

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Recycled textile materials
MATERIALS & RESPONSIBILITY

Looking beyond
the surface.

Materials carry consequences. Understanding where they come from, how they are made and how they perform is the first step toward making better choices.

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From Plastic Bottle to Recycled Fabric

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02

What Recycled Polyester Really Means

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03

Virgin vs. Recycled Polyester

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MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT

From requirement
to finished fabric.

Every fabric begins with a question: what does it need to do, how should it feel, and where will it be used?