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Smart Textiles: A Complex Eco-System

As is often the case with smart textiles, discussion seesaws between excitement about future possibilities and frustration about what is holding the industry back.

Tech Upgrades Feature at Outdoor Retailer

It’s all about the membrane for Fall ’19. A few examples: Jumbo-size beakers bubbling away to represent advances in air permeability; electro-spinning being re-purposed for modern technical outerwear.

OR Preview: Perfomance Plus at Winter Market

Lightweight warmth, advances in thermo-regulation, and excitement around knit technology are textile highlights expected at next week’s Outdoor Retailer.

Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show, Nov. 2018

New forums, new showcases, new dates – oh my! Injecting freshness into both the Northeast and Northwest Materials Shows proved successful as these uniquely focused fairs drew crowds.

NE / NW Materials Show Review

New forums, new showcases, new dates – oh my! Injecting freshness into both the Northeast and Northwest Materials Shows proved successful as these uniquely focused fairs drew crowds.

Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, Aug. 2018

New forums, new showcases, new dates – oh my! Injecting freshness into both the Northeast and Northwest Materials Shows proved successful as these uniquely focused fairs drew crowds.

Functional Fabric Fair NYC Review: Top Takeaways

Functional Fabric Fair Powered by Performance Days was held July 22-23 at the River Pavilion at Javits Center in New York.

Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show, Feb. 2018

Two thumbs up for Denver’s debut OR + Snow Show. The Convention Center buzzed with energy and execs reported busy appointment – factors that reflect a rejuvenated industry fair.

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