06 / In The Market
A recap of trade events from China
and Charlotte, plus industry news: a
management-led buyout, big corporate
collab and the latest sustainability
report findings about consumer
behavior.
15 / Education
FabricLink founder Kathy Swantko
reports on Harvard's advanced
research on a wearable robotic exosuit
that aids post-stroke patients among
others.
16 / Made in America
Fall River, MA is a city with a long
textile history that now appears ripe
for revitalization. Local execs weigh
in on the possibilities, and challenges
that exist locally.
20 / TrendSetters
We profile the influencers and innova-
tors shaping the future of textiles and
active/outdoor lifestyle in a format
designed to provide a glimpse of indi-
vidual personalities and passions.
26 / Technology
Fabrications with both technical
properties and comfort features are a
good fit for today's "destination run"
trend, as these travel-worthy textiles
transition seamlessly from sport to
sightseeing.
28 / In the Studio
Increasingly outdoor gear is crossing
over to the run market as participants
look to expand experiences beyond
race day. Suzanne Blecher previews
a roster of products ideal for active
getaways.
30 / Footwear
These days there are as many different
types of runners as there are events.
Contributor Jennifer Ernst Beaudry
identifies five unique running needs
and the footwear styles that match.
32 / A Running Survey
This installment of Trend Insight
Consumer delivers research on issues
related specifically to the running
market with feedback conducted on
MESH1's Insight Platform.
34 / Outside the Box
Patagonia Provisions exec Birgit
Cameron describes her company as an
"incubator of ideas." Here we explore
how her food company directly relates
to textiles. (Hint: it does!)
Photo:
EastmanNaia
November/December 2017
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Eastman's
latest textile
development,
shown here, is
on trend with its
print-ability, easy
care, and silk-
like hand with
"athletic allure"
a strong look for
next season as
the crossover
between intimates
and athleisure
continues.
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