It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Self-Assembly Laboratory

Custom Tailoring / 4D Knit Dress

11 March 2024

In late 2023, the MIT Self Assembly Lab and the high-tech fashion company Ministry of Supply debuted their 4D Knit Dress at the latter's store Boston, complete with a robotic arm working its way around a dress as customers watched.

MIT Researchers Create 4D Knit Dress that Can Be Modified with Changing Lifestyles

Researchers from the MIT Self-Assembly Lab have developed a 4D knit dress that promises to be more sustainable than traditional fashion to both the consumer and the producer.

By

Staff Writer

Most Popular

Denim Finishing / EIM Report Interview

Environmental Impact Measuring (EIM) combines user input with strict benchmarking and automated calculations. To ensure data integrity, it uses a dual system: an accreditation programme for users and third-party validation by GoBlu International.

Future Lies in Hybrid Models Where High-Level LCAs Are Supplemented by Granular Data

Subir Ghosh

2 May 2025

State of Recycling / Europe Status Report

The official press conference for the Textiles Recycling Expo turned out to be a vibrant discussion on the subjects of circularity, recycling and textile waste.

Textiles Recycling Expo Aims to Weave a New Future of Circularity

Special Correspondent

12 May 2025

Textile Recycling Expo

Latest Specials

Designer Talk / Nigerian Trends Report

These stunning runway moments at LagosFW24 redefined elegance with bold silhouettes, rich textures, and timeless sophistication.

How Lagos Fashion Blends Nigerian Tradition with Global Style Trends

Adwoa Owusuaa Bobie

29 May 2025

Toxic Fashion / Nonylphenol Usage Report

Indian textile products containing toxic chemicals may face barriers or trade limitations in the global market, hindering competitiveness of the Indian textile industry. By aligning with international efforts and adopting strict measures,

Toxic Chemicals in Indian Clothing Pose Health and Environmental Threats, Finds Study

Special Correspondent

27 May 2025

Young India Fashion Survey 2025