Lockwood Publishing, developer of immersive 3D social world Avakin Life, launches 100 fashion items a week for its users. Collaborating with Future Fashion Factory, the company explored how fashion designers can build sustainable careers in the fashion metaverse.
Misalignments in fabrics after finishing can lead to re-processing, creating waste and using precious resources. WT Johnson is collaborating with Future Fashion Factory to find a solution that improves consistency and reduces the environmental impact of manufacturing.
Collaborating with Future Fashion Factory, Camira Fabrics is developing a new fire-retardant fabric finish that will give the same high performance with a much smaller environmental impact.
Welcome to Tråd Collective: Leeds' new sustainable fashion store, founded by designer Josefin Wanner and her partner James Fenwick.
3D weaving opens up commercial and creative possibilities for fashion designers. Working with Future Fashion Factory, Twelve Oaks Software investigated how a new software interface could empower designers to drive the process.
Millions of tonnes of synthetic textiles end up in landfill every year. In collaboration with Future Fashion Factory researchers, RubyMoon Gym to Swim is on a mission to reduce global oil demand and make better use of waste in an advanced circular material for swimwear.
Using 3D design to reduce waste from physical sampling, menswear brand Notam combines digital transformation with a real-world community partnerships.
Cassie Quinn's approach to biodesign focuses on plant-based materials and regenerative agriculture. Plant-based alternatives to fur and leather are the next step.
We Drifters uses anti-insect finishes on soft bamboo to create effective insect-repellent sleepwear. Mentored by our Director and Co-Director, the startup won its category at the prestigious BUILD accelerator programme.
Future Fashion Factory is partnering with UKFT, IBM, Tech Data, retailers and manufacturers to pilot a new platform enabling greater supply chain transparency.