Researchers from Newcastle University and Northumbria University in the U.K. are pushing the envelop of sustainable fashion by utilizing the threads produced by fungi to create...
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Maurizio Montalti is the cofounder of SQIM, a company on a mission to harness the power of mushrooms, collaborating with nature to design a fungal future.
A climate reporter in Washington set out to test clothes designed for keeping cool. He found a few good (but pricey) options, along with some questionable claims.
POLAR SEAL Cooling and Heating Clothes and Wearables. Heated T-Shirts, Heated Tops, Heated Jackets, Heated Zip Tops, Heated Vests. Wearable Air Conditioner
Cleaning clothes usually requires soap and water to remove stains and smells, and a tumble in the dryer or an afternoon on the clothesline to dry. The time
You toss your t-shirt into the hamper and notice that it’s full. Again. And you just did laundry, yesterday. That’s the problem with most types of clothing; you need to wash them after every wear to get rid of any…
Some garments can be washed less frequently for fewer laundry cycles and less detergent, while using cold water saves energy and does virtually the same job as hot
Viral for the rainbow dress Beyoncé wore on tour, brands like Anrealage and PH5 are making color-changing clothing — either UV or LED — accessible to the masses.
Using virtual try-on technology, fashion brands and businesses can blend the physical and virtual to create a customer experience that is safe, convenient, and efficient for customers, whether online or in-store.
Honda, a Japanese company founded in 1948, does not need many introductions. As soon as you become a little interested in the motor world, you will already
Preserving the planet’s environment is critical to human survival, and the textile industry is in a better position than many to change humanity’s impact on the climate.
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Biodesigning has unlimited potential in the fashion industry! It can even be used for self-repairing clothes.
Biodesigned clothes
(5 upvotes)Self-healing, regenerative fabrics
(5 upvotes)Smart responsive textiles
(6 upvotes)I also love this idea of turning food waste into #sustainable biomaterials.
Bioplastics too!
Plant-based biofabrics are also gaining popularity.
Check out this designer who is using mycelium to create fabrics for the fashion industry.
https://parley.tv/journal/material-revolution-sqim
Biodesigning is the future of a sustainable fashion industry!
Cooling and heated clothes are becoming increasingly important as extreme weather caused by climate change becomes the norm.
Active cooling clothes are especially popular in sportswear and athleisure apparel.
Check out this heated shirt and pants perfect for outdoor adventures!
This website sells smart cooling or heating apparel!
https://polarseal.me/
I found these electric-heated clothes
Here’s a crowdfunding campaign for self-cleaning jeans and t-shirts.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1215717222/odotm-self-cleaning-jeans-that-never-stink-or-stai
Scientists have created a nanoparticle fabric coating that can keep clothes clean without washing them.
This fabric technology cleans clothes when they are exposed to the sun.
https://www.snexplores.org/article/self-cleaning-clothes
Check out this cool outdoor shirt that cleans itself when wearing it.
https://thegadgetflow.com/blog/self-cleaning-shirt/
Self-cleaning clothes are already here!
Self-cleaning clothes are the future of the fashion industry; they can help reduce the environmental impact of laundry.
Check out this company investing in smart workwear to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses.
https://pciaw.org/gore-invests-in-the-future-of-smart-workwear-with-lifebooster-collaboration/
Smart workwear, especially smart PPE, can help monitor workers’ health and reduce the risk of injuries on the job.
Smart workwear is the future of wearable technology in the job industry.
Colour-changing clothes will turn people into chameleons who can disappear at any moment, which will be a nightmare for law enforcement agencies.
Color and design changing clothes
(5 upvotes)Smart color-changing clothes
(6 upvotes)This colour-changing dress worn by Beyonce is on another level!
This dress can change its color and pattern with just the press of a button!
https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/17/incredible-colour-changing-dress-gives-fast-fashion-a-new-meaning-19679014/
Colour-changing clothes are no longer a sci-fi fantasy; they are a reality.
This Japanese brand just launched UV-activated colour-changing clothes!
https://www.usatoday.com/videos/tech/2023/03/02/japanese-fashion-brand-shows-off-futuristic-color-changing-clothes/11381296002/
Color and design changing clothes
(5 upvotes)Smart color-changing clothes
(6 upvotes)Amazon has a similar app for shoes!
https://techcrunch.com/2022/06/09/amazon-gets-into-ar-shopping-with-launch-of-virtual-try-on-for-shoes/
Like this one from Walmart?
Virtual try-on apps are gaining momentum thanks to the fast growth of AI and augmented reality technologies.
https://blog.google/products/shopping/ai-virtual-try-on-google-shopping/
An augmented reality app to try shoes on virtually
(7 upvotes)Virtual fashion models
(6 upvotes)Virtual clothes try-on is the future of the fashion industry!
https://3dlook.ai/content-hub/virtual-clothing-try-on/
Sizing is one of the biggest headaches when shopping, so this would be a lifesaver.
In a few years, you can expect to see smart clothes that self-adjust to all of the wearer’s needs, from temperature to size, shape, and color preferences.
https://www.technicaltextile.net/news/now-self-adjusting-smart-clothing-178163.html
I like this idea of a smart, temperature-regulating jacket you can wear anywhere or in any weather!
Check out this crude concept for a self-sizing jacket!
Just announced Google’s first test of Virtual Models – Idea > Reality
An augmented reality app to try shoes on virtually
(7 upvotes)Virtual fashion models
(6 upvotes)You can buy one of these on Amazon!
Impressive technology that visually impaired individuals can use.
Besides navigation, these smart shoes can offer more accurate fitness tracking.
https://www.engadget.com/2014-07-24-vibrating-shoe-navigation.html
3D printing can also make the #fashion industry more sustainable by reducing material wastage.
https://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry-article/9585/implementing-sustainability-in-fashion-textile-industry
3D-printed clothes have reached mainstream fashion; you can even find them on the runway.
3D printing is becoming increasingly popular and is helping revolutionize the fashion industry!
Virtual models are also taking over as social media influencers, giving Instagram models and other internet celebrities a run for their money.
Okay, this is scary and cool at the same time.
Check out this article about a virtual model signed by a modelling agency! Just another way machines and AIs are replacing human beings.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/world-first-virtual-female-model-signs-to-top-us-agency-300871973.html
#virtualmodels are becoming increasingly popular in the fashion industry.
https://www.vogue.fr/fashion/fashion-inspiration/story/from-lil-miquela-to-shudu-gram-meet-the-virtual-models/1843
Here’s a t-shirt from Amazon that changes colour when exposed to heat.
How dangerous can colour-changing clothes be in the hands of criminals? They can use them to disappear in the blink of an eye!
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/color-changing-smart-clothes-smart-fabrics-purse-ucf-chromorphous/
Color and design changing clothes
(5 upvotes)Smart color-changing clothes
(6 upvotes)These clothes change colour when exposed to UV light. It’s so cool!
Color and design changing clothes
(5 upvotes)Smart color-changing clothes
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