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Q&A video with Mary Ankeny

by Daniel Pope | Jun 23, 2022 | Video, Microfibers

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Textile Handprint – Working Together for a Fashionable Future

by Daniel Pope | Oct 22, 2019 | Sustainability data

There are many news stories about the textile industry polluting the planet. However, there’s little reporting on how the industry is working together to address some of the issues for a sustainable future. Individual companies work across the textile supply chain to...

How Cotton Activewear Works Harder for You

by Daniel Pope | Jun 27, 2018 | Comparing cotton

The right workout gear and apparel also means the difference between feeling great or getting sick or simply feeling sticky and uncomfortable. In selecting the right gear, you might not realize that a lot of activewear is comprised primarily of synthetic fibers, such...

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