The textile and apparel industry is at a turning point. While it still stands for creativity, fashion and style, today it adds a crucial challenge: the urgent need to integrate sustainable practices and minimize environmental impact. In the current issue, you will therefore find a variety of examples of how industry and facilities are dealing with this challenge. From exploring new ways to achieve a circular economy by incorporating hemp as a driving force, to using plant-based odour control materials to combat environmental issues. In our interview Koen Warmerdam, co-founder and brand director of Aware, shares his thoughts on digital product passports. Finally, Brett and “TJ” from Arda Biomaterials Ltd share their secret to turning beer into leather.

Here you can order the new textile network issue. We wish you an enjoyable read!