Children’s fashion: discovering the job of purchasing manager (for example at Galeries Lafayette)

Children’s fashion: discovering the job of purchasing manager (for example at Galeries Lafayette) The shoe department at Galeries Lafayette Hausmann. Credits: Galeries Lafayette According to market research and consulting firm Mordor Intelligence, the global children’s wear market is expected to reach 353.20 million US dollars by 2029, growing at a rate of 5.35 percent annually. …

A preliminary decision-making tool for sustainable packaging design

A preliminary decision-making tool for sustainable packaging design 1. Introduction The design process has been identified as an essential part of the circular economy (Delaney and Liu, 2022; Lindfors, 2021), and is estimated to impact up to 80 % of the entire sustainability of a product (Ahmad et al., 2018; Waage, 2007; Yang and Song, …

Apply Now for the New European Fashion Award in Munich

Apply Now for the New European Fashion Award in Munich Credits: Munich Fashion Award For the first time, the City of Munich honors sustainable, aesthetic and future-oriented designers – Winners will be announced on May 15 and 16, 2025, in Munich. In May 2025, the Munich Fashion Award will celebrate its premiere and will honor …

Siegwerk Introduces NC-Free Ink for PE, PP Packaging

Siegwerk Introduces NC-Free Ink for PE, PP Packaging Siegwerk has introduced what it reports is the first nitrocellulose (NC) free ink series specifically designed for surface printing on polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) packaging. The new offering includes NC-free surface solutions for both flexo and gravure printing and has been developed to meet the latest …

Dale Noelle and Fashionnovation Spearhead Industry-wide Collaboration for the Fashion Workers Act

Dale Noelle and Fashionnovation Spearhead Industry-wide Collaboration for the Fashion Workers Act With the upcoming Fashion Workers Act taking effect in June, key industry leaders are convening to unite fashion at large to enact change. Dale Noelle, founder and chief executive officer of True Model Management, is partnering up with Fashionnovation to ensure the newly minted …

Eight copolyester resins from Eastman receive RecyClass approval

Eight copolyester resins from Eastman receive RecyClass approval Eastman received RecyClass Recyclability Approvals for eight copolyester resins and their equivalent Renew grades, containing recycled content. RecyClass is a non-profit, cross-industry initiative promoting recyclability, transparency and traceability abot plastics in Europe. Six copolyesters, also known as speciality PET, were classified as fully compatible with the state-of-the-art …

Upstream Focus: AJG Fashion Consulting Founder Alice James on Proactivity and Production Proximity

Upstream Focus: AJG Fashion Consulting Founder Alice James on Proactivity and Production Proximity Upstream Focus is Sourcing Journal’s series of conversations with suppliers, associations and sourcing professionals to get their insights on the state of sourcing, innovations in manufacturing and how to improve operations. In this Q&A, Alice James, founder of AJG Fashion Consulting, shares why …

From Runways to Resorts: Fashion Executives Are Reshaping Luxury Hospitality

From Runways to Resorts: Fashion Executives Are Reshaping Luxury Hospitality When communications director Claire Abeillé traded the world of Christian Louboutin‘s red soles and Burberry‘s checks for the marbled lobbies and sandy beaches of Kerzner International’s luxury resorts, she brought more than her Rolodex of fashion contacts. The executive, who now serves as vice president of …

IFCO: Turkish fashion scene fights to win over Europe

IFCO: Turkish fashion scene fights to win over Europe REPORT The seventh edition of IFCO took place from 5 to 7 February 2025. Credits: FashionUnited / Sylvana Lijbaart Istanbul – Turkey is a textile country that focuses on high-quality production. The country competes with the biggest players in the clothing industry, such as Bangladesh and …

Eleven Regulatory Science and Innovation Networks announced

https://ift.tt/axc5h6A Eleven Regulatory Science and Innovation Networks announced 17 February 2025 Innovate UK has announced a further investment of £4.7 million, for 11 new networks to develop regulatory science. Regulation has the power to accelerate innovation by providing confidence to innovators, certainty for investors and a boost to consumer confidence. Regulations can, however, struggle to …

Southampton to host Coastal Powerhouse Summit 2025: Driving innovation and sustainability in the Solent

https://ift.tt/KStVbyF Southampton to host Coastal Powerhouse Summit 2025: Driving innovation and sustainability in the Solent Maritime UK Solent is delighted to announce the inaugural Coastal Powerhouse Conference, set to take place on March 26-27, 2025, at ABP’s iconic Ocean Terminal in Southampton, UK.  The conference will feature a keynote address by the Minister for Aviation, …

Green chemistry approaches in materials science: physico-mechanical properties and sustainable applications of grass fiber-reinforced composites

https://ift.tt/f4DRMx6 Green chemistry approaches in materials science: physico-mechanical properties and sustainable applications of grass fiber-reinforced composites Green Chem., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4GC05569A, Tutorial Review Shruti S. Pattnaik, Diptiranjan Behera, Debasis Nanda, Nigamananda Das, Ajaya K. BeheraOverview of grass fibers for sustainable biocomposite development, characterizations, application and future prospects in green chemistry.To cite this article before …

Data Science Applications: Powering Business Intelligence & Driving Innovation

https://ift.tt/8g4MxR6 Data Science Applications: Powering Business Intelligence & Driving Innovation In today’s competitive business landscape, organizations are adopting Data science applications to drive their operations and fuel innovation. Most organisations today focus on making strategic, to maximise performance and drive growth. This modern approach is revolutionizing conventional methods and setting new industry standards. Additionally, a …

Dongjin Semichem Texas lands government grant for semiconductor materials plant

Dongjin Semichem Texas lands government grant for semiconductor materials plant Dongjin Semichem Texas, Inc. (DST; Killeen, Texas) has been awarded a grant of $2.4 million as part of Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF). “Dongjin Semichem Texas’ $110 million investment in the expansion of their specialty chemicals and materials facility in Killeen will further secure the …