The Stacks
Trend Forecast – Eco-Alterity
In the coming years, our aspiration to a deeper reconnection with Nature will be anchored in the feeling of being part of a whole ecosystem that needs to be cared for and nurtured. This is the end of …
Material Pulse: 3D Printing
Tracking materials innovations for the last 30 years, you have the opportunity to watch how they evolve and morph, and with any luck solve some of our challenges and make things better. Looking back …
Top 5 Materials – September 2024
Each month, our research team juries in new materials into our material database. Here are five of our favorite selections from this month: 1. SCS AURORA MC# 1233502 Manufacturer - Yamamoto …
Trend Report: Decolonizing Craftsmanship
In today’s interconnected world, the West’s soft power continues to perpetuate cultural colonization and appropriation, echoing a legacy of historical exploitation. However, a growing movement seeks …
Eye On: Unlocking Smart Textiles for Mass Adoption
Smart textile technology is poised to revolutionize industries ranging from healthcare to occupational safety by embedding advanced functionalities directly into fabric, transforming everyday clothing …
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Tradeshow Report: Functional Fabric Fair NY 2024
The 2024 NYC Functional Fabric Fair took place from July 16-17th. Compared to last year’s show, attendance increased by 18%. Attending companies included Calvin Klein, HOKA, L.L. Bean, NOBULL, Peter …
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Top 5 Materials – August 2024
Each month, our research team juries in new materials into our material database. Here are five of our favorite selections from this month: 1. Chitin Nanocrystals: Pulp & Paper MC# …
2025/2 Retail Stories: July to December 2025
Story 1: VIGOR VIGOR values the art of healthy living as if it were a treasured heirloom. By embracing the lessons of the Blue Zone principles, everyone, rich or poor can incorporate time-honored, …
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Storyboard: Adaptive Comfort and Cushioning
Trend Report – Rehumanizing Work
Major demographic shifts (migrations, aging populations), technological advancements (social networks, NICT), societal changes (collaborative models, inclusiveness, mental health), and conjunctural …
Top 5 Materials – July 2024
Each month, our research team juries in new materials into our material database. Here are five of our favorite selections from this month: 1. Quickdry Frame® MC# 1354801 Manufacturer - …
Top 5 Materials – June 2024
Each month, our research team juries in new materials into our material database. Here are five of our favorite selections from this month: 1. Vestamid ECO MC# 002737 Manufacturer - EVONIK …
Storyboards: Sustainable Packaging
Tradeshow Recap: LUXEPACK PARIS 2024
From June 4th to 5th, manufacturers gathered at Carreau du Temple in Paris to showcase their sustainable packaging solutions. EDITION SPECIALE by LUXE PACK’s has a two part mission. The first is to …
Bio-Based Alternatives Available for Standard Plastic Applications
It is time we had an update on bio-resins. There has been a steady evolution of numerous new resin types including the well-known PLA, but also PHA and PHB resins that are created from bacteria, as …
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