Textile Insight

November/December 2021 In the Market ......................................................... 06 A round up of hot topics, supply chain news, eco developments and a preview of the Functional Fabric Fair in Portland, OR. Denim Update........................................................ 12 Digitalization, sizing inclusivity, and sustainability were top of mind at the recent Kingpins24 live streamed denim conference. Voices ..................................................................... 14 Hologenix CEO Seth Casden reviews the wellness sleepwear market and explains why his Celliant product is a healthy fit for this growth category. Technology ............................................................ 16 In a blink, "regenerative" has evolved as an industry buzzword, with "farm-friendly" now rivaling "eco-friendly" as the next big thing. Here's what's happening. Footwear ................................................................ 24 This season's footwear makes a statement on what you eat, how you exercise, and where you stand on social, economic and eco issues. Strategies ............................................................... 28 In this challenging business environment, brands are trying a variety of new techniques to differentiate themselves. Made in America ................................................... 30 In a salute to sustainability, the uniform marketplace is not only raising awareness of recycling, but positioning an industry ripe for circularity. Education ............................................................... 32 In Part 1 of a 2-part series on carbon fiber research, Kathy Swantko looks at key developments at three U.S. universities. Out of Context ....................................................... 34 Kurt Gray explains how outdoor brands' decision making amidst supply chain chaos will affect the way the market interacts with the fabrics they use. November/December 2021 ~ Textile Insight • 3 ECO UPDATE ON DIMENSION-POLYANT, PAGE 11. COVER STORY: PAGE 18 As the textile industry continues to undergo change, new ways to inform, engage and connect with customers and the end consumer are transforming business big time. TEXTILE INSIGHT ® Editor/Associate Publisher Emily Walzer emilyawalzer@gmail.com Editorial Director Cara Griffin Contributing Editors Suzanne Blecher Kurt Gray Jennifer Ernst Beaudry Kathlyn Swantko Art Director Francis Klaess Production / Digital Brandon Christie bchristie@formula4media.com Publisher Jeff Nott jnott@formula4media.com 516-305-4711 Advertising Katie O'Donohue kodonohue@formula4media.com 828-244-3043 Sam Selvaggio sselvaggio@formula4media.com 212-398-5021 Formula4Media ® PO Box 23-1318 Great Neck, NY 11023 www.formula4media.com Footwear Insight Footwear Insight Extra Outdoor Insight sportstyle Team Insight Team Insight Extra Textile Insight Textile Insight Extra Trend Insight Subscriptions: store.formula4media.com One year: $24.0 0 (in the United States) Textile Insight ® is a registered trademark of Formula4 Media, LLC. ©2021 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; Nov/Dec. Postmaster: Send address changes to Textile Insight, P.O. Box 23-1318 Great Neck, NY 11023

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