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

Mark Liu

Visiting Scholar University of Technology Sydney

Mark Liu is Visiting Scholar: School of Architecture and School of Engineering at University of Technology Sydney.

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Using law to make fashion industry fairer to women and Earth	10 Mar 2022

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Fibre Innovation / Red Sea Seaweed Interview

Native seaweed species from the Red Sea are being developed into fabric prototypes with future commercial potential. The work highlights how regional resources can power globally relevant sustainable textiles.

Woven from the Red Sea: Saudi Arabia’s First Seaweed Fabric

Richa Bansal

19 December 2025

Tribute / Meher Castelino First Person

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When a Chronicler Falls Silent, an Industry Remembers Its Own

Richa Bansal

18 December 2025

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Event Roundup / System Change Report

Beyond the panels and presentations, the 4th Sustainable & Circular Textiles, Apparel & Footwear event stood out for its open, constructive atmosphere. The second-day workshops in particular provided a space for deeper discussion—moving from theory to practice and encouraging real dialogue about what circularity actually takes. One thing was clear: we don’t all agree on the exact path forward, but we share similar goals. And sometimes, hearing an alternative opinion can sharpen your own perspective.

From Ideas to Impact: Circularity in Textiles Needs Scalable Action—Not Just Solutions

Kirsi Roine

14 April 2025

Sector Browser / Fabric Outlook / III Report

At NEFFA | New Fashion Factory, design is done directly in 3D, using big data or body scans. A digital design interface offers options to apply all kinds of parametric textures in the blink of an eye. The final design is turned into an affordable and recyclable 3D mould with a variety of digital technologies.

Caught Between Wars and Laws, Industry Plans Ahead

Subir Ghosh

12 July 2023

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Machine Embroidery / Automation

Cornell’s OriStitch system uses embroidery and heat-shrink threads to transform flat fabrics into self-folding 3D forms.

OriStitch Points to a More Automated Future for Machine Embroidery

Staff Writer

15 December 2025

Luxury Fashion / Human Rights

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Widening Italian Investigation Flags Labour Abuses in Luxury Supply Chain

Staff Writer

8 December 2025