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6 / In the Market Trade show recaps and previews stretch from Charlotte to LA and from Munich to Denver, along with news and trend updates in leather and sustainability sectors and an overview of the buzzy topic of Prop 65. 18 / Denim A round up of news from the denim market includes the latest trends, newest looks, tech advances in dyeing and finishing, importance of stretch science and streetwear influences. 20 / Footwear Women buy 25 percent of work boots, but only three percent of the boots sold are women's styles. Execs believe the market is overdue for smart, well-fitted, job-appropriate footwear for women. Jennifer Ernst Beaudry reports on how brands are seizing this opportunity. 26 / Industry Outlook The textile community is focused on a future of sustainably- made performance fabrications and is implementing strategies in advance of 2020 when many eco goals are set to kick in. We explore how strong consumer trends are ushering in an era of New Age Performance. 32 / Technology Writer Debra Cobb investigates how sustainability is driving today's disruptive textile technologies as eco efforts level up to mitigate textile "rubbish" in the form of fast-fashion discards, microfiber ocean pollution, and harmful chemicals leached into the environment. 36 / In the Studio Contributor Suzanne Blecher's story on Cozy Comebacks highlights new takes on old favorites that offer a retro vibe with feel-good functionality. Welcome back corduroy, Sherpa and sweater-craft. 40 / Trendsetter While rooted in technical pieces with a fashion flair, Holden's co-founders recently implemented an updated vision for the Cali-based brand that ups the ante from slopeside apparel to everyday garments that are sleek, yet uber-functional. 44 / Survey This installment of Trend Insight Consumer delivers research on purchasing decisions by today's active outdoorists with feedback conducted on the MESH01 platform. 48 / Education Researchers at the University of Manchester, UK look to improve footwear performance with graphene. Contributor Kathy Swantko reports on new possibilities in outsole innovation. 50 / Out of Context Specialty retailers, your moment has arrived! Kurt Gray explains why in his essay that references how consumers are less and less content with endless racks of mediocrity and more and more focused on environmental impact and personal responsibility. 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 Footwear Insight Extra 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. ©2019 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 ® See our Trendsetter profile on page 40 for details. Down Hybrid Jogger and Bomber Liner Jacket by Holden JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019