Textile Innovation

WTiN speaks with Aimee Campanella, development director for textile EPR at Reconomy about incoming ban of the destruction of unsold apparel clothing accessories and footwear on 19 July 2026.  Reconomy is a UK-based circular economy specialist, supporting businesses in their compliance journey.  The textile industry is approaching a period of significant regulatory and operational transformation. I...

WTiN speaks to Patrik Frisk, CEO of textiles-to-textile regeneration company, Reju. WTiN speaks to the leaders in textile manufacturing about the trends and advancements shaping the textile industry. In this episode, WTiN’s managing director, Madelaine Thomas, speaks to Patrik Frist, CEO of Reju. Reju is a textiles-to-textile regeneration company focused on circular polyester manufacturing. Throug...

WTiN speaks with Begoña Garcia, environmental impact measurement director at Jeanologia, about chemical bans in the textile finishing sector. Jeanologia is a Spanish technology company specialising in sustainable, eco-efficient denim finishing technologies.  Garcia speaks about how sustainability in the denim finishing sector has evolved. She delves into what brands and   consumers are requiring a...

WTiN speaks to Anna Triponel, CEO and founder of Human Level about how the fashion and textile industry can navigate the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Human Level is an advisory firm that propels businesses to be human rights proactive in a rapidly changing climate. In the fashion and textile industry Human Level works with a wide range of companies to help design...

WTiN speaks with Mark Sumner, textiles programme lead at WRAP in the second of a two-part episode about policy and regulations driving circularity and durability in textiles.  This is the second episode in a two-part series with Mark Sumner, textiles programme lead at global environmental action NGO, WRAP. In this episode, Sumner delves into durability in textiles and how this influences circulari...

WTiN speaks to Teresa Krug, chief product officer at US-based textile-to-textile recycling innovator, Circ. WTiN speaks to the leaders in textile manufacturing about the trends and advancements shaping the textile industry. In this episode, we are joined by Teresa Krug, chief product officer at Circ. Circ is a US-based textile-to-textile recycling innovator working towards building circular future...

WTiN speaks with Mark Sumner, textiles programme lead at WRAP in the first of a two-part episode about policy and regulations driving circularity and durability in textiles.  This is the first episode in a two-part series with Mark Sumner, textiles programme lead at global environmental action NGO, WRAP. In the next two episodes, Sumner will speak about policy frameworks and legislation that is dr...

WTiN Textile Innovation Podcast speaks to Muhammad Kharodia, founder and CTO of Designer Kids Club (DKC) and Matthew Ekholm, strategic engagements manager at Provenant.  Designer Kids Club (DKC) is a preloved children’s clothing company that resales the likes of Prada, Fendi and Moschino. It has partnered with Provenant - a specialist provider of Digital Product Passport (DPP) to launch ReLuxe Sto...

In this special podcast series, we speak to the winners of the WTiN Innovate Textile Awards 2025. World Textile Information Network (WTiN) is thrilled to announce the winners of the Innovate Textile Awards 2025. In this special podcast series we speak with the winners of the awards about the challenges, possibilities and successes of innovation within the textile industry. In this final episode of...

In this special podcast series, we speak to the winners of the WTiN Innovate Textile Awards 2025. World Textile Information Network (WTiN) is thrilled to announce the winners of the Innovate Textile Awards 2025. In this special podcast series we speak with the winners of the awards about the challenges, possibilities and successes of innovation within the textile industry. In this episode, we are...

In this special podcast series, we speak to the winners of the WTiN Innovate Textile Awards 2025. World Textile Information Network (WTiN) is thrilled to announce the winners of the Innovate Textile Awards 2025. In this special podcast series we speak with the winners of the awards about the challenges, possibilities and successes of innovation within the textile industry.  In this episode, we are...

In this special podcast series, we speak to the winners of the WTiN Innovate Textile Awards 2025. World Textile Information Network (WTiN) is thrilled to announce the winners of the Innovate Textile Awards 2025. In this special podcast series we speak with the winners of the awards about the challenges, possibilities and successes of innovation within the textile industry. In this episode, we are...

WTiN Textile Innovation Podcast speaks to Dr. Gediminas Mikutis, co-founder & chief technology officer at Haelixa. Haelixa is a Swiss technology company, spun off from ETH Zürich, that provides DNA-based traceability for industries including textiles. The traceable technology enables brands to verify material origins and claims to enhance supply chain transparency.  Already Haelixa is used by...

In this special podcast series, we speak to the winners of the WTiN Innovate Textile Awards 2025. World Textile Information Network (WTiN) is thrilled to announce the winners of the Innovate Textile Awards 2025. In this special podcast series we speak with the winners of the awards about the challenges, possibilities and successes of innovation within the textile industry.  In the second episode,...

In this episode of WTiN’s Textile Innovation Podcast we speak John Higginson, CEO of Eco Age. Welcome back to WTiN’s Textile Innovation Podcast. In our first episode of 2026 we are joined by John Higginson, CEO and founder of Higginson Strategy and CEO of Eco Age.  In today’s episode we focus on Higginson’s work with UK-based Eco Age – a consultancy and media platform focused on transforming the f...

In this special podcast series, we speak to the winners of the WTiN Innovate Textile Awards 2025. World Textile Information Network (WTiN) is thrilled to announce the winners of the Innovate Textile Awards 2025. In this special podcast series we speak with the winners of the awards about the challenges, possibilities and successes of innovation within the textile industry. In the first episode, we...

Join WTiN’s content team as we discuss the biggest events and trends that have shaped the global textile industry in the last year. As we near the end of 2025, WTiN’s content team come together in this end of year podcast to discuss the trends, themes, challenges and circumstances that have shaped the global textile industry this year.  Our head of content Madeline Thomas speaks about the economic...

In this episode of WTiN’s Textile Innovation Podcast we speak with WTiN’s head of content Madelaine Thomas and innovation & consultancy lead Jessica Robe. We have had a busy few months at WTiN, not only have we hosted our first ever Circularity Week, which took place between 17 – 20 November, but we have also attended textile tradeshows including ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025 and Performanc...

In this episode of WTiN’s Textile Innovation Podcast we speak with Zimri T. Hinshaw, CEO of Rheom Materials. Rheom Materials is pioneering next-gen materials that leverage existing plastics manufacturing to create scalable, biobased alternatives to petrochemicals. The Houston, Texas-based company uses biopolymers derived from plant-based matter for new applications across the fashion and textile i...

In this episode of WTiN’s Textile Innovation Podcast we speak with Stefano Mazzetti, co-founder and CEO at Ohoskin. Ohoskin is an Italian company that has created painted fabrics created from orange and cactus byproducts in Sicily. Through a circular economy process, Ohoskin transforms waste into a luxurious, durable material that luxury brands seeking a high-quality, biological, and sustainable a...

In this episode of WTiN’s Textile Innovation Podcast we speak with Helene Behrenfedlt, senior industry strategy director fashion at Infor. Infor is a cloud software provider, which has been built specifically for industries like manufacturing. The company creates easy-to-use, comprehensive solutions that help manufacturers operate more smoothly and intelligently. Behrenfedlt focuses on the fashion...

WTiN Textile Innovation Podcast speaks to Jessica Franken, director of government affairs at Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART). SMART stands for Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association. Based in the US, the international trade association strengthens economic opportunities for its members by promoting the interdependence of the for-profit textile recycling...

In this latest episode of WTiN’s Textile Innovation podcast, we speak with Shivam Gusain water engineer, dyestuff chemist and LCA analyst, about his work in LCAs and problem solving within the textile industry. Gusain is also the founder of Decypher, a consultancy service for the industry. He delves into problems surrounding decarbonisation and circularity within the textile supply chain, with a s...

WTiN Textile Innovation Podcast speaks to Paul Alger MBE, director of international affairs at UKFT, in a two-part special. Welcome back to the second part of our two part special podcast series with the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT). We are speaking with Paul Alger, director of international affairs at UKFT. In the first episode, Alger spoke about the work of the UKFT and the importan...

WTiN Textile Innovation Podcast speaks to Paul Alger MBE, director of international affairs at UKFT, in a two part special.  This is the first part of a two part special podcast series with the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT). We speak with Paul Alger MBE, director of international affairs at UKFT in both episodes.  In this first episode Alger delves into the work of UKFT and his positio...