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AI leads to new knowledge in the fashion and textile industry

In a world where information and data abound, fashion and textile companies face a new kind of challenge. Is AI technology a solution? If so, how can the industry use it?

New report shows the way to sustainable production of personal protective equipment

A growing number of manufacturers are adopting innovative approaches towards circularity and sustainability in personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturing. This ha...

Sustainable development research receives funding

Ecological, social, and economic sustainability is the common denominator for the research projects that are being awarded research grants this year by Sparbanksstiftelsen Sjuhärad.

Container crisis: Risk that Christmas presents arrive late

Delayed and more costly Christmas presents for Swedish consumers is one of the consequences of the world’s container crisis. Daniel Ekwall, Professor of Textile Management, explains the situation. 

Several finalists from the Swedish School of Textiles in the Dorothy Waxman Textile Design Prize

In September, the final round of the prestigious Dorothy Waxman Textile Design Prize competition took place. Three of the finalists came from the Swedish...

International summit to challenge companies to explore new perspectives and work approaches

The textile and fashion industry faces a large number of significant challenges. Opportunities for global collaborations in which innovations, different ways of...