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Join the World Textile Information Network (WTiN) as it welcomes a new special guest from the textile & apparel industry every two weeks. Tune in to hear the latest innovations and unmatched intelligence and insight on a global scale. From key manufacturers and textile technology hubs in Asia, the Americas, Europe and more, we speak with key opinion leaders, CEOs and start-ups – covering innovatio... more

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Artwork for Textile Innovation

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WTiN speaks to Teresa Krug, chief product officer at US-based textile-to-textile recycling innovator, Circ.

WTiN speaks to the leaders in textile manufacturing about the trends and advancements shaping the textile industry.

In this episode, we are ... more

WTiN speaks with Mark Sumner, textiles programme lead at WRAP in the first of a two-part episode about policy and regulations driving circularity and durability in textiles. 

This is the first episode in a two-part series with Mark Sumner, textiles ... more

WTiN Textile Innovation Podcast speaks to Muhammad Kharodia, founder and CTO of Designer Kids Club (DKC) and Matthew Ekholm, strategic engagements manager at Provenant. 

Designer Kids Club (DKC) is a preloved children’s clothing company that resales... more

In this special podcast series, we speak to the winners of the WTiN Innovate Textile Awards 2025.

World Textile Information Network (WTiN) is thrilled to announce the winners of the Innovate Textile Awards 2025. In this special podcast series we spe... more

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Mark Sumner
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Episode: Ep. 147: Frameworks for circular textile design
Matthew Ekholm
Strategic Engagement Manager at Provenant
Provenant
Episode: Ep. 146: Introducing DPPs to the resale market
Muhammad Kharodia
CTO and Founder at Designer Kids Club
Designer Kids Club
Episode: Ep. 146: Introducing DPPs to the resale market
Liz Bui
CEO of Yulex
Yulex
Episode: Ep. 145: Biobased alternative wins textile award
Martin Bentz
CEO of Outlast Technologies
Outlast Technologies
Episode: Ep. 144: Advancing aerogel insulation
Özer Yilmaz
Co-founder and Technical Director at Canapa Paper Technologies
Canapa Paper Technologies
Episode: Ep. 143: Sustainability winner
Anna Talvi
Senior Research Fellow at Robotics Living Lab
Robotics Living Lab
Episode: Ep. 142: WTiN awards celebrate power in robotics
Dr. Gediminas Mikutis
Co-founder and chief technology officer at Haelixa
Haelixa
Episode: Ep. 141: DNA-based traceability
Alexander Grüner
Global Business and Development Manager at Emtec Electronic
Emtec Electronic
Episode: Ep. 140: Changemaker Winner

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
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    Keep working🙂

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    Lala 3355
    Taiwan3 years ago
  • Really informative and interesting

    A diverse range of developments and new initiatives within the textile manufacturing and apparel industry

    Apple Podcasts
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    G'selle
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Ep. 147: Frameworks for circular textile design
Q: What advice would you give to brands, retailers, manufacturers, and even consumers regarding building circularity in textiles?
Engage with RAP to understand how you fit within the wider system, invest in circular design and durable, recyclable products, consider how your actions ripple through the supply chain, and extend product life while encouraging donation or resale to give items a second life.
Ep. 146: Introducing DPPs to the resale market
Q: What growth and rollout do you anticipate for DPPs in textiles?
Regulation will drive a sharp uplift, with DPPs becoming ubiquitous by 2030 and enabling new downstream services, including resale and after-sales layers that leverage existing DPP data to sustain circularity.
Ep. 146: Introducing DPPs to the resale market
Q: What are the biggest barriers brands face when implementing DPPs, and what advice would you give?
The real barrier is not the DPP itself but the surrounding ecosystem: data quality, data silos, and cross-functional alignment; start small, partner with the right provider, and embed DPPs into core customer journeys rather than treating them as a front-end gimmick.
Ep. 146: Introducing DPPs to the resale market
Q: What makes DPPs particularly important for social and environmental responsibility in textiles?
DPPs reduce waste by increasing transparency and value, enabling better end-of-life decisions and ensuring that recycled materials are properly identified and recycled; they turn sustainability claims into verifiable, data-backed facts.
Ep. 146: Introducing DPPs to the resale market
Q: How does the ReLuxe Story model work from item intake to destination customer?
A family sends in designer kidswear; DKc handles authentication, pricing, listings, and support, while each item carries a digital passport accessible via QR code or in the digital wardrobe, with the option to extend into a journaling feature tracking ownership and story.

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This show spotlights breakthroughs across the textile and apparel value chain, featuring CEOs, founders, and researchers who push sustainability, digital tech, and innovative materials. Episodes frequently explore high-impact topics like nanostructured insulation, paper-based transfer media, robotics and automation in manufacturing, DNA-based traceability, haptic feedback in fabrics, and biobased or circular materials. A notable strength is its mix of technical depth and industry storytelling, with guests who bring concrete use cases, partnerships, and market implications. Listeners likely range from engineers and product developers to sustainability and policy professionals seeking practical insights and trends shaping the future of textil... more

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