Educated guesswork

January 15th, 2024

On a semi-regular basis, this publication has run a “year in review” feature in January. That may mean the previous year, or it could include the year that’s just begun. This January, it means both. We are starting, logically, with the previous year, but the upcoming feature (“Looking ahead”) may seem like déjà vu all […]

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2023: The year that was

January 15th, 2024

If one was to run a political, economic, social, technology (PEST) analysis on the smart and advanced textile industry for the year, “P” would dominate, as politics has impacted all sectors.  But that is not to diminish important developments that have taken place in the industry, in some cases because of the conflicts, and in others despite them.  Toray recycled […]

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