Material Innovation Archives

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Sparxell, PANGAIA, and MTC Reach Breakthrough in World First Bio-Based Colour Innovation

byThe Interline
September 24, 2025
775 views

The ELUCENT project has successfully moved bio-based pigments from laboratory research to industrial readiness, delivering the world’s first plastic-free, toxin-free and fully biodegradable reflective pigment.

6 minute read

AArtificial Intelligence

The Untapped Potential Of Upstream AI

byBrendan Collins
July 21, 2025
1.2K views

While fashion has focused on applying AI around the product, there’s a wider horizon of possibility in employing AI to redesign the most fundamental parts of the product itself.

4 minute read

MMaterial Innovation

Sparxell and Positive Materials Launch World’s First Plant-Based Bioinspired Structural Colour Ink

byThe Interline
June 26, 2025
1.3K views

Sparxell, the Cambridge-based colour platform technology company founded by University of Cambridge scientists Dr Benjamin Droguet and Professor…

6 minute read

FFashion Technology News

Rising Tariffs, Falling Imports, and the Push for Manufacturing Innovation

byThe Interline
May 9, 2025
1.2K views

As U.S. tariffs disrupt global supply chains, companies are being forced to rethink their strategies. From rising costs to dwindling imports, we explore how innovations like Vivobarefoot's 3D-printed sandals might offer a glimpse into the future of localised production.

14 minute read

MMaterial Innovation

Earthsuits: Survival And Style on a Changing Planet Earth

byAasia D'Vaz-Sterling
April 9, 2025
1.7K views

From the crucible of the space race to the necessity of climate adaptation, what fashion can take away from past and present moments of fear, optimism, necessity, and invention.

2 minute read

FFashion Technology News

Introducing YULASTIC® — A new, natural, and sustainable alternative to elastane

byThe Interline
March 13, 2025
1.5K views

The launch of YULASTIC marks another major milestone in Yulex’s mission to replace petroleum-based materials with sustainable, plant-based alternatives.

6 minute read

EEvents

How Fashion Can Meet the Changes in Development, Sourcing and Production of Sewn Products

byThe Interline X Texprocess Americas
March 3, 2025
1.5K views

In a moment with heightened volatility, fashion professionals must keep updated on global industry change by staying connected, and keep technology and sustainability front of mind in their roadmaps.

4 minute read

FFashion Technology News

Pili Partners with Citizens of Humanity and Orta to Revolutionize the Denim Industry with Biobased Indigo

byThe Interline
January 8, 2025
1.7K views

This breakthrough represents a turning point in the company's efforts to decarbonize the textile industry especially denim.

15 minute read

EEvents

Fashion’s Year To Be Bold and Break New Ground

byThe Interline X Munich Fabric Start
January 2, 2025
1.9K views

Beginning the year with momentum, Munich Fabric Start makes its return for their bi-annual event, encouraging the fashion industry to move with courage and flourish.

11 minute read

MMaterial Innovation

What Will It Take For Material Innovation To Become Mainstream?

byRoni GamZon
November 4, 2024
1.9K views

After a difficult year for the alternative materials sector, a founder underlines why fashion needs novel materials, and what mindset the industry will have to adopt for those materials and methods to scale.

3 minute read

DDigital Product Creation

Webinar: Why Digital Materials Matter To Fashion’s Future

byThe Interline X Cotton Incorporated
November 1, 2024
1.3K views

Hear experts from Cotton Incorporated, J. Crew, and The Interline explore the relationship between 3D, digital fabrics, and industry transformation.

6 minute read

FFashion Technology News

Material Innovation Vs Massive Scale

byThe Interline
October 18, 2024
2.0K views

While big strides are being taken in material science and recycling, the constant high production rates at some of fashion’s largest companies remain the biggest environmental concern.

4 minute read

FFashion Technology News

Vizoo Introduces Interoperable Drape Validation Workflow

byThe Interline
September 25, 2024
1.1K views

As a step closer towards the seamless alignment of physical and digital fabric samples, Vizoo GmbH, pioneer in material digitization technologies, launches the Drape Validation Workflow—a consistent and software-independent method to assess digital fabric quality.

Vizoo

10 minute read

MMaterial Innovation

The Renewed Business Case For Digital Fabrics

byThe Interline X Cotton Incorporated
September 18, 2024
3.1K views

With a global perspective on the practicalities of large-scale fabric digitization and use, The Interline and Cotton Incorporated take stock of the journey of digital product development, chart the changing use cases for 3D assets, and find a more meaningful business case than ever for comprehensive digitization strategies - for cotton and beyond.

Material Innovation

Sparxell, PANGAIA, and MTC Reach Breakthrough in World First Bio-Based Colour Innovation

The Untapped Potential Of Upstream AI

Sparxell and Positive Materials Launch World’s First Plant-Based Bioinspired Structural Colour Ink

Rising Tariffs, Falling Imports, and the Push for Manufacturing Innovation

Earthsuits: Survival And Style on a Changing Planet Earth

Introducing YULASTIC® — A new, natural, and sustainable alternative to elastane

How Fashion Can Meet the Changes in Development, Sourcing and Production of Sewn Products

Pili Partners with Citizens of Humanity and Orta to Revolutionize the Denim Industry with Biobased Indigo

Fashion’s Year To Be Bold and Break New Ground

What Will It Take For Material Innovation To Become Mainstream?

Webinar: Why Digital Materials Matter To Fashion’s Future

Material Innovation Vs Massive Scale

Vizoo Introduces Interoperable Drape Validation Workflow

The Renewed Business Case For Digital Fabrics

The Hidden Cost of Carrying On

Sora’s Popularity Is Rising, Even As The AI Backlash Builds

From Counterfeits To Tariffs: Fashion’s Supply Chain Under Strain

OpenAI’s Initial Success With A Social AI Video App Demands Some Introspection From Fashion And Beauty

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