Textile View
Magazine for the textile, apparel and colour trend forecasting industry. Published by David Shah of Metropolitan Publishing BV. Textile View is widely regarded as the 'bible' of the industry.
INVISTA S.à.r.l.
One of the world's largest integrated producers of polymers and fibres, primarily for spandex and polyester applications. The company owns the brands LYCRA® fibre, COOLMAX®, and THERMOLITE®.
Heimtextil Frankfurt
The biggest international trade fair for home and contract textiles. The trade fair serves as a business and information platform for manufacturers, retailers and designers from around the world.
Swarovski
Producer of luxury cut lead glass, headquartered in Wattens, Austria. The world’s leading manufacturer of crystal gemstones and crystal components, as well as crystal figurines, jewellery and accessories.
Vlisco
Producer of African Wax coated fabrics and Java Wax fabrics. Since 1846 they have been creating unique fabrics in Holland that have influenced the African fashion landscape.
VF Corporation US
VF Corporation is a leader in branded lifestyle apparel including jeanswear, outdoor products, image and sportswear apparel. VFC owns brands such as The North Face, Lee, Wrangler, Timberland, Vans, and others.
ITKIB
The General Secretariat of Istanbul Textile and Apparel Exporter Associations (ITKIB) aims to develop trading capacity and improve the competitiveness of its member companies; they achieve this through trade promotion and education.
NANOLAB - École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Mihai Adrian Ionescu is the director of the Laboratory of Micro/Nanoelectronic Devices (NANOLAB). The group explores new materials, novel fabrication techniques, and novel device concepts for future Nanoelectronic systems.
MA Material Futures
Central Saint Martins - University of the Arts London
Materiality is the starting point of the design process. Students explore the intersection of craft, science and technology looking beyond existing boundaries to anticipate future needs, desires, and challenges.
ECA School of Design – The University of Edinburgh
Part of the ECA College of Art. Encouraging students to create visions and identities that are both innovative and sustainable, to become those who will positively shape the world we inhabit.
AMFI Amsterdam Fashion Institute
Educating students to become fashion professionals in the field of Design, Management or Branding. Part of the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) it is the largest fashion college in the Netherlands.
NCAD - National College of Art and Design Dublin
Encouraging their design students to create visions and identities that are both innovative and sustainable. NCAD is not educating mere problem solvers but also opportunity seekers.