Material Exchange

Material sourcing uncovered

There’s lots to talk about when it comes to sourcing fabrics. We’re here to help you get the information you need to operate your business in this dynamic industry. Browse through our posts below and get inspired!

deadstock denim for sustainability
Katie Syk

Getting products to market quickly and sustainably

Consumers of apparel and footwear are increasingly seeking out sustainable products – but those in the business still need to consider their bottom lines. Fashion collections can now be created quickly without sacrificing sustainably. Find out how in this blog post.

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Digitization of fashion - Dries Augustnys
Dejan Zvekic

Fashion’s slow transformation to digital

Fashion is typically considered to be an innovative, forward-thinking industry. But when it comes to digitization, this hasn’t proved to be the case. Read our blog post here for more on why this is and what it takes for the industry to get there.

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Football team's sustainable uniforms
Morgan Fracasse

Major players take a shot at sustainability

Sports fanatics aren’t usually focused on the materials that make up players’ uniforms – but perhaps this huge apparel niche deserves more consideration when it comes to responsible fashion. Read on to learn more about why sustainability is an important factor in the fashion of sports and what steps are being taken to move toward it.

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woman dressed in denim
Katie Syk

Bringing deadstock back to life

Excess materials aren’t new to the fashion industry – but the sheer volume of them has reached a point at which it cannot continue. In this blog post, we explore what deadstock is; why the fashion industry needs to make some changes to reduce it; and how to make those changes happen.

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drivers and challenges of fashion's digitization
Dejan Zvekic

The drivers and challenges of fashion’s digitization

Fashion is slowly making the shift from analog to digital processes – but it’s not an easy transition. Strong traditions across global industry players as well as a heavy reliance on physical interactions make the change a challenging one. Learn more about what’s driving the shift versus hindering it.

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