3D printed fashion and wearable technology are changing not only how clothing is made, but also how it is imagined, customised, and worn. These technologies are creating new opportunities for designers, manufacturers, and consumers alike, pushing the boundaries of creativity and functionality in way
Fitch Ratings has changed its 2025 outlook for the global shipping sector to ‘deteriorating’ from ‘neutral’ due to expectations of weaker demand, particularly in container shipping and dry bulk. Tanker shipping is likely to be more stable, benefitting from continued higher-than-average profitability
The GEP global supply chain volatility index fell to minus 0.46 in May from minus 0.39 in April, indicating increasing spare capacity across the world’s supply chains as a result of tariffs and tit-for-tat trade war. The index, an indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs
Researchers and designers are continuously innovating to enhance solar textiles’ efficiency, flexibility, and design. Emerging technologies such as graphene-based solar cells and nanotechnology promise to make solar fabrics more efficient and lightweight. These advancements could lead to everyday cl