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O6 / In the Market A preview of Summer OR textile high- lights, along with eco news and smart fabric updates. And from our European reporter: How to travel the world with just one bag. 20 / In the Studio A leading pack producer talks with contributor Suzanne Blecher about the anatomy of a functionally fit all-purpose bag. Plus: Profiles of travel-worthy bags. 22 / Made in America Kentwool is celebrating its 175th anni- versary this year, but belies its age with a passion-driven entrepreneurial spirit that that keeps the yarn supplier moving forward. 24 / Footwear Jennifer Ernst Beaudry takes a listen as specialty retailers sound off on what tech outdoor shoppers really want in their footwear these days. 32 / Travel Trend Today's travel dress code takes cues from athleisure but paves a distinct path embracing textile tech and sustainable materials. We call it Trav-Leisure. Plus: Tracking Adventure Travel. 38 / Denim Why is the jeans business worth watching right now? We count the ways in this report on the influence of indigo in today's marketplace. 44 / Technology Writer Debra Cobb takes a close look at new textile applications in planes, trains and automobiles and how these innovative materials are changing the way we travel. 46 / Strategies Top-level execs discuss investments and new business models taking shape to meet consumer demands for newer, faster-to- market, better-for-the-planet product lines. 50 / TrendSetter GoLite's new design director for apparel, Caroline MacMillan, provides an update on the brand's re-launch and its purpose-driven business plan. 52 / Survey This installment of Trend Insight Consumer delivers research on purchasing decisions by today's active explorers with feedback conducted on MESH1's Insight Platform. 56 / Education Kathy Swantko reports on NC State researchers investigating insecticide- free fabrications that provide protection from mosquito bites. 58 / Out of Context The current political and trade turmoil is pushing the reshoring of American sewn goods into a new stage. Kurt Gray makes a case for public private partnership in the future. Pictured above: GoLite Women's ReBound Sport Top, ReActive Tank and ReBound Crop Legging. To read more about GoLite, turn to page 50. Editor /Associate Publisher Emily Walzer emilyawalzer@gmail.com Editorial Director Cara Griffin Art Director Francis Klaess Associate Art Director Mary McGann Contributing Editors Suzanne Blecher Kurt Gray Jennifer Ernst Beaudry Kathlyn Swantko Publisher Jeff Nott jnott@formula4media.com 516-305-4711 Production Brandon Christie 516 305-4710 bchristie@formula4media.com Business Manager Marianna Rukhvarger 516-305-4709 mrukhvarger@formula4media.com Advertising Jeff Gruenhut jgruenhut@formula4media.com 404-467-9980 Katie O'Donohue kodonohue@formula4media.com 828-244-3043 Sam Selvaggio sselvaggio@formula4media.com 212-398-5021 Subscriptions: store.formula4media.com One year, $24.00 (U.S. Funds) in the United States. All other countries, $54.00 (U.S. Funds). Formula4 Media Publications Sports Insight Sports Insight Extra Outdoor Insight Footwear Insight Team Insight Textile Insight Trend Insight sportstyle PO Box 23-1318, Great Neck , NY 11023 Phone: 516-305-4709 Fax: 516-305-4712 www.formula4media.com Textile Insight ® is a registered trademark of Formula4 Media, LLC. ©2018 All rights reserved. The opinions expressed by authors and contributors to Textile Insight are not necessarily those of the editors or publishers. Textile Insight is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or artwork. Articles appearing in Textile Insight may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express permission of the publisher. Textile Insight is published bi-monthly: Jan/Feb; Mar/Apr; May/Jun; Jul/Aug; Sep/Oct; and Nov/Dec. Postmaster: Send address changes to Textile Insight, P.O. Box 23-1318 Great Neck, NY 11023 textileinsight.com TEXTILE INSIGHT ® July/August 2018