Helga Halldórsdóttir, doctoral student at the Swedish School of Textiles, is currently exhibiting at the Venice Design Biennial. Her piece, a furry table, was created in collaboration with Icelandic designer Marta Heiðarsdóttir.

How is the fashion industry addressing today’s climate challenges? Keynote Couture shows the way – a garment made from recycled materials, worn by Melati Wijsen, founder of Youthtopia, at the opening of the EAIE conference.

By combining microwave technology with chemical treatment, Felicia Syrén has explored how renewable materials such as jute and paper yarn can be given new properties – and thus new applications within the textile industry.

A Nordic research project has taken a major step toward the future of smart textiles – completely without batteries or electric circuits. The project, led by Aalto University, and in collaboration with, among other institutions, The Swedish School of Textiles, has developed new types of textiles that respond to natural light and UV radiation, allowing them to change color, shape, or even clean themselves.

At its worst, online shopping can be frustrating and daunting. A new study examining consumer behaviour in the face of new digital services provides practical tips for companies selling circular fashion.