Leeds, United Kingdom – World Textile Information Network (WTiN) is thrilled to announce the shortlisted companies for the Innovate Textile Awards 2024, a prestigious virtual event recognising excellence and leadership in innovation across the textile and apparel industry.
Celebrating Innovation Excellence
The Innovate Textile Awards showcase outstanding achievements in five key categories: Material Innovation, Product Innovation, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Innovation, Sustainability, and Changemakers. This year’s entries impressed the judges with their creativity, dedication to sustainability, and potential to revolutionise the industry.
Shortlisted Companies
Material Innovation Award
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Kingwhale Corporation – Revio Wind Protection Fleece
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ALLIED Feather + Down – ExpeDRY™ chemical free ultra dry down insulation
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Noble Biomaterials – Ionic+ Botanical Technology
Product Innovation Award
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Gogglesoc Apparel Limited – Goggle cover with engineered jacquard elastic ribbon
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Fibrant – EcoLactam® and Didriksons: Pioneering sustainable fashion through value chain collaboration
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Active Apparel Group – Future Now: Designing to Disappear – The Templa, Active Apparel Group and ALLIED Feather + Down Biodegradable Project
Manufacturing & Supply Chain Innovation Award
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Green Story – Green Story’s LCA & DPP platform
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Digital Clothing Limited – Fashion Big Data Platform for Sustainability Compliance in Supply Chain Management
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Interloop – Supply Chain Innovation and Traceability
Sustainability Award
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UPM Biochemicals – Defossilising the chemical value chain for textiles – UPM Biochemicals’ Leuna Biorefinery
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Ventile – Ventile ECO Recycled, the ultimate balance of performance, comfort, and sustainability
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Fibre52 – The Sustainability Advancement Cotton Has Long Needed
Changemakers Award
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Algaeing – Algaeing, the Clean Color Company
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Alpine Creations – Fighting Period Poverty with Dignity Kits
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Ventile – Ventile; Join the Movement
Innovation of the Year Award
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Matter – Regen. ™ for Textile Production – by Matter.
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Alchemie – Creating a World with Zero Pollution from Textile Dyeing and Finishing
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Coldenhove – Texcol® Pigment Transfer Printing
A Celebration of Industry Leaders
“We are overwhelmed by the quality and diversity of entries this year,” says Mark Jarvis, managing director at WTiN. “Each shortlisted company exemplifies the innovative spirit that drives our industry forward.”
“The Innovate Textile Awards are a platform to celebrate industry leaders who are making a real difference,” adds Madelaine Thomas, head of content at WTiN. “We congratulate all the shortlisted companies on their remarkable achievements.”
The winners of the Innovate Textile Awards will be announced virtually on Friday December 6 at 1pm UTC on innovatetextileawards.wtin.
WTiN would like to extend a sincere thank you to all who submitted applications. The standard of entries was exceptionally high, reflecting the incredible innovation and creativity within the textile and apparel industry.
About World Textile Information Network (WTiN)
WTiN is a UK-based B2B information business providing unmatched insights and analysis into the innovative processes and materials shaping the global textile and apparel manufacturing industry. Our community of over 75,000 members relies on WTiN’s expertise to make informed business decisions. Learn more at www.wtin.com.
