In the recently published ‘Sol-Gel Based Nanoparticles for 3D Printing of Optical Glass,’ Peter Palencia and Koroush Sasan of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are innovating further in the realm of high-performance optics, using 3D printing and printable titanium-germanium-silica inks made from colloidal sol-gel feed stocks. … More Germanium, Silica & Titanium lend Stability to 3D Printing Optical Glass

We at TextileFuture are very happy to present the first “curtain raiser” speech by Kristalina Georgieva, the newly installed IMF Managing Director, held on October 8, 2019 in Washington D.C. (USA) … More Decelerating growth calls for Accelerating Action says new IMF Managing Director

Champagne and designer handbag companies dodged U.S. tariffs this time around, but the risks of tying production to specific terroirs are clear. Manufacturers of luxury handbags and champagne got lucky in the latest round of U.S. tariffs, but they still need to prepare for a less globalized world. … More A Lucky Escape for Europe’s Luxury Brands

By guest authorAnne Salomäki from Goodnews Finland Plenty of eco-friendly raw materials are bubbling under the surface of the fashion industry, and Finland’s Cuitu wants to find use and users for them. Today’s hip and chic youth want to be proud of what they wear – not only because they know they look cool and … More Finnish Cuitu shines a light on innovative fashion

Dual ASX/NZX-listed outdoor equipment and clothing retailer Kathmandu Holdings is set to acquire surfing brand Rip Curl for AUD 350 million (USD 368 million). … More Kathmandu set to take over surfing brand Rip Curl, create billion-dollar retailer

Stitch Fix reported decent quarterly earnings, but it is too soon to say if its growth bets will pay off. … More Stitch Fix Is not a staple for Fall