Newness is rooted in the active outdoor and performance textile industry. However, in recent years, this core pursuit of innovation has shifted gears to accommodate a contemporary style of business that has stalled the role of creatives in favor of fueling rapid growth.

As product development manager at Polartec, Aimee LaValley works within a technical team that consists of engineers and scientists trained in the creation of textiles from yarn and knitting to dyeing and finishing.

Tsveti Enlow is a trend strategist and cultural researcher who explores the intersection of consumer behavior, technology, lifestyle, and design shifts to identify and translate emerging trends into new product opportunities to help clients anticipate and plan for the future.

Tsveti Enlow is a trend strategist and cultural researcher who explores the intersection of consumer behavior, technology, lifestyle, and design shifts to identify and translate emerging trends into new product opportunities to help clients anticipate and plan for the future.

We recently caught up with a couple of eco experts who are doing important work in developing new ways to improve textile recycling and the problem of waste along with identifying new material alternatives that are better for the environment.

Fresh off of a five-day gravel bike camp full of technical descents and pace-line practice in Elgin, Arizona, Martina Brimmer reflects on how much adventure cycling — and her business — means to her. “We are working hard to bring female representation into the sport, as well as trans and gender...

Just because folks work in the medical industry it doesn’t mean that their shoes need to look orthopedic. The same goes for service industry employees who would appreciate footwear that is serviceable yet stylish.

This is our eighth annual TrendSetters edition, and for the first time we are focusing exclusively on women in textiles. Featured here and on the following pages are talented individuals who are influencing market direction with creative design, elevated product development and inspired leadership.

Lack of storage and closet space can be a real problem for apparel firms and individuals living in cities like New York. Garde Robe, the luxury wardrobe management and Cyber Closet valet service, provides temperature-controlled, air-purified storage facilities suitable for the most precious pieces.

Studio socks can take a beating. Barry Buchholtz and his team at Thirty Three Threads have found a way to make socks pretty, yet high performing for yogis, cycling enthusiasts and aspiring ballerinas.

When retailers ask why you’ve made certain decisions (like going off-brand), it’s time to address the problem. Holden co-founders Mike LeBlanc and Scott Zergebel recently decided to take the bull by the horns with a new president, press outreach and updated product vision for...