Matty Bovan, Phoebe English, Patrick McDowell and Joshua Kane are among the speakers at this year’s Virtual Showcase on Wednesday 15 June.
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With the addition of The Stitch Society, Yorkshire designer and manufacturer of artisan workwear, the Future Fashion Factory community has surpassed 500 members.
In collaboration with Future Fashion Factory researchers, startup Amphibio is developing a new alternative to traditional waterproof breathable textiles for outdoor apparel.
After the success of their collaborative project with Future Fashion Factory and the Royal College of Art, the team behind Vivobarefoot has committed resources to continue innovating.
In a visual database, text-based search isn’t enough. Visualist collaborated with Future Fashion Factory researchers, using machine learning to unlock possibilities by searching for the colours within an image.
In collaboration with Future Fashion Factory, Vivobarefoot is making strides toward customisable, made-to-measure footwear that can be easily recycled at the end of its life.
Future Fashion Factory’s Six-Month Sustainability Challenge is open to applications from Monday 10 January 2022.
Twelve projects were successful in Innovation Funding Call 4, taking the total investment in fashion and textile innovation so far to £3.3 million.
Lockwood Publishing, developer of immersive 3D social world Avakin Life, launches 100 fashion items a week for its users. Collaborating with Future Fashion Factory, the company explored how fashion designers can build sustainable careers in the fashion metaverse.
Misalignments in fabrics after finishing can lead to re-processing, creating waste and using precious resources. WT Johnson is collaborating with Future Fashion Factory to find a solution that improves consistency and reduces the environmental impact of manufacturing.