ASICS NIMBUS MIRAI™ Shows the Difficulty of Adopting New Materials
Source: MADE TO BE RETURNED: ASICS ANNOUNCES THE NIMBUS MIRAI™ RUNNING SHOE – ITS MOST CIRCULAR SHOE EVER There are companies creating better materials for footwear production. Scientists are generating biodegradable materials for footwear and apparel. These materials from startup companies are better for the planet, but without the funding and adoption by brands, these […]
Soorty Regenagri Initiative (SRI) innovative collaboration with the Rural Education & Economic Development Society (REEDS)
Soorty Denimkind | Global Denim Manufacturing Powerhouse Since its inception in April 2023, the initiative has already made significant inroads, partnering with over 1100 small-scale farmers across an expanse of approximately 5000 acres. These farmers are being trained in regenerative farming practices that not only yield immediate environmental benefits but also promise long-term prosperity and […]
New Balance Adds an EXLOS Styled Platform in Reconsidered
New Balance’s Reconsidered Resale program is akin to Nike’s Refurbished program and other brands attempting to navigate the growing world of DTC. Sneaker Impact loves the language used by New Balance, “Reconsidered Launch Aims to Support the Brand’s Commitment to Extend the Lifecycle of Its Products.” At Sneaker Impact when we coined the term EXLOS […]
TrusTrace Completes (U.S.) $24 Million Growth Investment Led by Circularity Capital to Drive Global Expansion
TrusTrace, a global SaaS company with a market-leading platform for product traceability and compliance, has announced the completion of a (U.S.) $24 million growth investment led by Circularity Capital, a specialist investor in businesses that enable the circular economy, with participation from existing investors Industrifonden and Fairpoint Capital. According to Shameek Ghosh, CEO and Co-Founder of TrusTrace, the new […]
Under Armour Works on Fiber Shedding in Sportswear
Under Armour’s Breakthrough Fiber-Shed Test Method Now Available For Industry (pic via Under Armour) The amazing aspect of the performance apparel worn in the participation of sports and activities is the ability for the fabric to support the body. The flexibility is made possible by the material consisting primarily of polyester. While many people are […]
A Unique Opportunity to Discuss the Importance of Recycling via Art | Material Matters and Native Shoes
Led by ECU faculty members Hélène Day Fraser and Keith Doyle, the workshop was one of several taking place in the Lab: Here//Too//For workspace inside the Vanco Source: Material Matters and Native Shoes Collaborate to Imagine New Life for Well-Loved Footwear A few years ago, in Memphis, an exhibit arrived which utilized an interesting […]
Natural Fiber Welding Just Got a Roll-to-Roll Belt Press #plantsnotplastic
Below is a roll-to-roll belt press now installed at NFW. This type of machine is often used to, for example, manufacture millions of square feet per month of… | 13 comments on LinkedIn Source: Luke Haverhals on LinkedIn: #plantsnotplastic | 13 comments In the words of Dr. Haverhals: This type of machine is often […]
Is it Functional as a Sports Shoe or Just Fashion? Nike ISPA Link Axis
Nike introduces the ISPA Link Axis, its first exploration into creating a fully circular shoe, furthering its culture of innovation. Every part of the Link Axis can be recycled. The design uses interlocking components, as few materials as possible and zero glue. The Link Axis helps move Nike closer to its circular vision — a […]
The Sourcing Journal Highlights Sneaker Impact’s AI-Driven Tech Research
The Florida-based group has deployed technology that allows for the deconstruction of old shoes, and the sortation of waste materials for recycling. Source: Sneaker Impact Uses AI-Driven Tech to Deconstruct Shoes for Recycling The technology is moving along but is far from being ready for brands and retailers to take advantage of. In the […]
ChromaWay and COMUNITYmade to Reinvent Near Shore Fashion Supply Chains with Web3 Technology
ChromaWay’s relational blockchain technology, Chromia, combines the power and flexibility of a relational database with the enhanced security and disruptive potential of blockchain to deliver enterprise-grade solutions. Source: ChromaWay LOS ANGELES -– JULY, 11, 2023 –Stockholm headquartered blockchain technology company ChromaWay announced today that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to partner with […]
