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Material Report: Designing The Unexpected – A Journey Into Aesthetics
Within the realm of design and innovation, there are rare wow instances where creativity transcends conventional boundaries, prompting us to question our preconceptions. This report explores the …
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How It’s Made: VeriVide Color Assessment Tools
Efficiently and Accurately Capturing Color Color representation is a cornerstone for brand integrity and customer loyalty. These key considerations are coupled with the demands of sustainability, …
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Eye On: Quantifying Comfort
HPI and the Comfort Assessment Landscape The comfort of textiles directly impacts user satisfaction and product performance. Over time, various methods have been employed to evaluate and quantify …
Download the September 2023 Trend Report: Less Is Enough
Against the backdrop of the major climate and energy crisis we are experiencing all over the world, decision-makers of all stripes are encouraging us to be more tempered in our consumption patterns, …
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Top 5 Materials – September 2023
Each month, our research team juries in new materials into our material database. Here are five of our favorite and selections from this month: 1. Enzymatic Depolymerisation MC# – …
Seminar – Tide Ocean Material
In The News – Materials for a Warming World
Cracking The Plastic Problem: Achieving True Circularity In Beauty Packaging
We are being faced with a monumental plastic problem. How are we going to approach true circularity in packaging – and specifically beauty packaging? There has been a recent and essential approach …
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Report: End-Of-Life, A New Beginning
The circular economy is a systemic framework that focuses on keeping materials in play throughout the entire lifecycle of the product, from cradle to cradle. In recent years, the circular economy …
Top 5 Materials – August 2023
Each month, our research team juries in new materials into our material database. Here are five of our favorite and selections from this month: 1. z.trusion® MC# – 1299401 Manufacturer: Reliefed A …
How It’s Made: Neo-Chromato Process
A process for decolorizing polyester textiles for reuse Mimaki, a leading manufacturer of printing and cutting technology, showcased its latest innovation, the Neo-Chromato Process, at the 2023 …
How It’s Made: Reaction Injection Molding Goes Circular
Reaction injection molding (RIM) is a fascinating manufacturing process that creates light, strong, and quickly processed parts. Specifically, RIM is a process in which thermosetting polymers are …
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Eye On: The Future of Consumer Experiences – Navigating Digital Tactility
Advances in Digital Touch Hardware Researchers from the University of Chicago uncovered a clever technique for producing tactile sensations in virtual and augmented reality. Prior to the unveiling …
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Ask an Expert – Why do we need both virgin and recycled fiber
In the ongoing fight to improve product sustainability, recycling, recyclability, and recycled content have maintained significant support from product manufacturers. Within the paper arena, …
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Retail Material Seasonal Stories
The reports below were created in partnership with BEAUTYSTREAMS, and are part of an ongoing collaboration. To learn more about BEAUTYSTREAMS and how to access the full reports please visit: …
