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Jun 2026

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Join the World Textile Information Network (WTiN) as it welcomes a new special guest from the textile & apparel industry every two weeks. Tune in to hear the latest innovations and unmatched intelligence and insight on a global scale. From key manufacturers and textile technology hubs in Asia, the Americas, Europe and more, we speak with key opinion leaders, CEOs and start-ups – covering innovation across the entire textile & apparel value chain, plus external and influencing factors such as legislation, sustainability, digitalisation and trade. To discuss any of our topics, get in touch by following World Textile Information Network (WTiN) on LinkedIn, or email content@wtin.com or aturner@wtin.com . To explore sponsorship opportunities, please email sales@wtin.com . Stay in the know with daily updates from WTiN when you sign up to the site. You can find breaking stories, exclusive features and one-on-one interviews, long-form analysis, patents and event information all in one place. Intro music is a royalty free track from Music Unlimited on Pixabay.

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June 9, 202622 min

Ep. 151: Chemical bans in textile finishing

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 and desiring from their garments. During the episode we discuss how chemical bans are changing the sector, with a particular focus on how the ZDHC Foundation has added potassium permanganate to its chemical watchlist. Garcia explains how Jeanologia has developed solutions to eliminate the harmful chemical from manufacturing processes. Additionally, Garcia touches upon what she believes governments should be prioritising when it comes to chemicals in the textile finishing sector and how departments such as environmental impact measurement can influence decision-making.Learn more at jeanologia.com.

May 26, 202633 min

Ep. 150: Navigating CSDDD and other regulations

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 human rights and sustainability strategies that meet external and human rights expectations.In this episode, Triponel speaks about her role in forming the CSDDD, which requires companies to identify, prevent and mitigate human rights and environmental risks in their operations and global value chains. She also delves into the main challenges facing the fashion and textile industry when it comes to implementing incoming regulations. Additionally, Triponel speaks about how the industry is transitioning towards net zero and digitalisation. Learn more at wearehumanlevel.com.

May 12, 202628 min

Ep. 149: Durability at centre of circular 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 circularity. He analyses what durability means to individuals and what consumers have come to expect from their garments.In this context, Sumner speaks at length about policy informing garment design and choices. He details how data will have the ability and power to influence policy as we move forward, with more accurate results that can inform design principles.Additionally, we speak about WRAP’s Footprint Tool, which helps users navigate the complexities of the life cycle of textile products. It provides data on the full life cycle impacts of textiles and is used by retailers and brands.Learn more at wrap.ngo.

April 28, 202631 min

Ep. 148: Building a circular economy

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 for fashion. Krug speaks about Circ’s advancements in mechanical recycling and how Circ unites brands with global suppliers to accelerate the adoption of textile-to-textile recycled materials. She also touches upon the challenges Circ is working to overcome in this space, and how she fosters a culture of continuous innovation and learning.Additionally, we touch upon the potential in cross industry collaboration when it comes to building a circular economy.You can learn more at circ.earth.

April 14, 202633 min

Ep. 147: Frameworks for circular textile design

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 driving circularity in the textile industry. During this first episode he explores the evolution of Wrap’s Roadmap to Circularity to the Roadmap for its Textiles Pact. The UK Textiles Pact (formerly Textiles 2030) is the UK’s leading voluntary initiative supporting businesses and organisations within the fashion and textiles industry to transition to more sustainable and circular practices by the end of the decade.The roadmap, meanwhile, charts the course for navigating the climate-critical years, from 2026 to 2030. It establishes priority indicators and actions to scale progress and achieve the Pact’s targets, while encouraging flexibility in individual business pathways. Sumner touches upon the regulation and policy and speaks about where he believes the priorities lie for the textile and fashion industry. Learn more at wrap.ngo.

March 31, 202641 min

Ep. 146: Introducing DPPs to the resale market

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 Story™ - the first-ever DPP-powered platform in childrenswear.ReLuxe Story™ gives each garment a digital profile, offering insight into provenance, sustainability data, and resale readiness. It’s designed to create a “complete loop” system for luxury childrenswear, helping consumers and brands actively participate in a more transparent and circular fashion economy.In this episode DKC’s founder and CTO Muhammad Kharodia speaks about the importance of traceability and DPPs within the children’s resale market. Kharodia is has led high profile transformation programmes, driven complex strategic initiatives and delivered large scale digital solutions. Meanwhile, Matthew Ekholm, strategic engagements manager at Provenant, is a DPP and circularity specialist, focused on helping businesses understand what DPPs can mean for their business, understanding and translating customer needs into value- adding solutions.In this episode, both Kharodia and Ekholm unpack the potential and power of DPPs. They analyse what circularity looks like in childrenswear and how resale, data and transparency are reshaping fashion.For more information please visit provenant.com and designerkidsclub.com.

March 17, 202627 min

Ep. 145: Biobased alternative wins textile award

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 the series we are joined by our Innovation of the Year winner – Yulex. The WTiN Innovation of the Year Award honours the industry's most groundbreaking developments. It recognises advancements that push boundaries and set new standards.In this episode Yulex’s CEO Liz Bui speaks to us about the company’s award-winning innovation Yulastic - a biobased elastic to replace spandex. Launched in 2025, Yulastic is a fine, natural rubber filament harvested from the Hevea brasiliensis tree. It is fully renewable, responsibly sourced and as Bui explains hopes to become the ‘go-to stretch fibre for brands looking to reduce their reliance on synthetic materials. Bui speaks about the advancement of Yulastic and how Yulex has grown its product offering in recent years. She speaks about the need for the textile industry to look towards biobased alternatives to synthetic fibres and how innovators can help brands and manufacturers adopt these alternatives.She also touches upon adoption throughout the supply chain and how Yulex designs products with existing production machinery in mind.You can learn more about Yulex at yulex.com.WTiN announced the winners in a virtual ceremony on 5 December 2025, which you can now watch on demand atWTiN.com.

March 3, 202615 min

Ep. 144: Advancing aerogel insulation

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 joined by Martin Bentz, CEO at Outlast Technologies. Outlast won the Material Innovation Award for its Aersulate fabric, a high-performance insulation. Aersulate textiles combine its high-performance material aerogel with various textile carrier materials. In this episode, Bentz speaks about how the company is setting new standards for insulation under challenging conditions. He explains how the technology works and how the company has continued its development and success. Additionally, Bentz delves into why it is important for companies, which are innovating, to develop brand stories. He touches upon how this can help innovators position themselves within textile markets as trends continue to shape it. You can learn more about Outlast Technologies at outlast.com.WTiN announced the winners in a virtual ceremony on 5 December 2025, which you can now watch on demand at WTiN.com.

February 17, 202625 min

Ep. 143: Sustainability winner

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 joined by Özer Yilmaz, co-founder and technical director at Canapa Paper Technologies. Canapa won the Sustainability Award for its DTpaper Transfer Media for the digital textile printing industry. The Sustainability Award recognises groundbreaking advancements in chemistry, materials and production processes that significantly reduce the environmental impact of the textile and apparel industry. In this episode, Yilmaz speaks through the evolution of Canapa’s product and technology.He delves into the importance of sustainable manufacturing and explains how the company endeavours to bridge the gap between performance and sustainability, while creating durable, high-performance, scalable solutions for digital textile printing. You can learn more about Canapa at canapa.com.tr. WTiN announced the winners in a virtual ceremony on 5 December 2025, which you can now watch on demand atWTiN.com.

February 3, 202621 min

Ep. 142: WTiN awards celebrate power in robotics

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 joined by Anna Talvi, senior research fellow at Robotics Living Lab (RoLL). RoLL won the Manufacturing & Supply Chain Award for its novel research facility designed to support innovation for onshore fashion production. The award celebrates pioneering advancements in machinery, software and processing techniques that transform the textile & apparel industry. In this episode Talvi speaks through RoLL’s inception and how it develops robotic solutions for the fashion industry. The lab opened early in 2025 after it was awarded GBP£3.8m by the Arts and Humanities research Council (AHRC). RoLL explores more sustainable approaches for fashion manufacturing. It sees fashion researchers, designers and manufacturers working together with robots to create high-value, low-volume fashion. Talvi delves into how it is advancing robotics and how robots can be used effectively in fashion and textile supply chains. You can learn more about RoLL at @robotics_living_lab.WTiN announced the winners in a virtual ceremony on 5 December 2025, which you can now watch on demand atWTiN.com.