Tech Talks with Boryana Uzunova, Co-Founder of Kool And Konscious 9 min read All photography provided by Kool And Konscious by Margo Camus in Tech Talks SupplyCompass sits down with fashion entrepreneur and Forbes ‘30 under 30’ Boryana Uzunova, Co-Founder of Kool And Konscious—a sustainable and ethical digital fashion marketplace. Kool and Konscious work with […]

Recycled Nylon: How is Econyl Produced? 2 min read Header Image Source: Material District by Flora Davidson in Materials Econyl is a form of nylon that is made entirely from waste products. It is made from a range of post-consumer waste including abandoned fishing nets, carpets, and rigid textiles and aims to be a green […]

Vegan and Sustainable Leather Alternatives to Watch Out For 3 min read Header Image Source: SupplyCompass Leather Alternatives Guide by Aly Tobin in Materials Companies and consumers are fast becoming more open to faux leather or lather alternatives with the rise of environmental and societal concerns, as well as animal welfare. In recent years there […]

In Conversation With Kresse Wesling, Co-Founder of Elvis & Kresse 6 min Photography provided by Elvis & Kresse by Margo Camus in In Conversation With SupplyCompass recently spoke to Kresse Wesling MBE, Co-Founder of Elvis & Kresse, the sustainable luxury brand and B Corp converting industrial and commercial waste, such as fire hoses and coffee […]

Mar 26 2 min read Choosing The Right Manufacturer For Your Fashion Brand Header Image: SupplyCompass Production, SupplyCompass Blog For small and medium-sized fashion brands, choosing what type of manufacturing partners and factories to work with is key strategic decision for the success and growth of their businesses.  A choice that most successful brands have had to […]

5 Tips to Build Efficiency by Digitalising Supply Chains 5 min read Header Image: SupplyCompass by Nayanika Bharadwaj in Technology As COVID-19 has unleashed a wave of uncertainty and anxiety across the world, the fashion industry is sinking in a quagmire of its rundown systems that have simply been unable to withstand the brute force […]

Does A Sustainable Fashion Industry Depend On Digital Transformation? 6 min read Header Image Source: Techspace by Brooke Roberts-Islam in Technology Fashion’s global supply chain continues to operate in a manual and fragmented manner. Following the introduction of mass production in the 70’s and rapid product range expansion in the 90’s, production was outsourced to […]

Perspectives from Re:Down SupplyCompass speaks to Eric Firmann, Co-Founder of Re: Down, a business recycling post-consumer down and feathers for insulation in the apparel and bedding industries. He walks us through their innovative process, how they have coped through the pandemic, and what his visions for a circular industry are. by Nayanika Bharadwaj 3 min […]

Jan 13 4 min read The Importance of Choosing the Right Textile Dye Header Image Source: Faber Futures Materials, SupplyCompass Blog Get to Know Your Dyes Not all dyes are equal and depending on the effect and colour you want to achieve and the material you want to use, it is important to understand what […]

Material Guide – Econyl: What is Econyl and how is it produced? 2 min read Apr 3 Header Image Source: Material District by Flora Davidson in Materials Econyl is a form of nylon that is made entirely from waste products. It is made from a range of post-consumer waste including abandoned fishing nets, carpets, and […]

by Mehathab Joharullah Assistant Project Manager Mehathab has worked in sustainable sourcing for over 5 years, developing her career in ethical textile supply chains in both London and India. Her academic background in apparel engineering prepared her perfectly for navigating oceans of technical information to find key facts that help with manufacturing strategies. Now at […]

Perspectives All Posts The Right Thing Features Materials Production Technology Circularity Product Features Perspectives Perspectives from Enviu’s Reweave Venture Studio SupplyCompass speaks to Marieke Lenders, the Program Lead of Circular Apparel at Enviu. Our conversation focuses on Enviu’s Reweave Venture Studio, an initiative building disruptive and impactful ventures looking to drive the fashion sector towards […]

Jan 13 2020 4 min read Textile Dyeing: The Importance of Choosing the Right Textile Dye Header Image Source: Faber Futures Blog, Materials Get to Know Your Dyes Not all dyes are equal and depending on the effect and colour you want to achieve and the material you want to use, it is important to […]

In Conversation With Stuart McCullough, Managing Director of The Woolmark Company 6 mins Sep 8 All photography provided by The Woolmark Company by Margo Camus in Features, ICW SupplyCompass speaks to Stuart McCullough, Managing Director of The Woolmark Company—the global authority on wool. The Woolmark Company connects the global apparel and textile supply chain on […]

Features All Posts The Right Thing Features Materials Production Technology Circularity Product Features Tech Talks Spotlights software and technology companies at the forefront of cutting-edge innovation through the lens of fashion and supply chains. A must-read for fast-growing, ambitious fashion brands looking to invest in digital transformation. Features Tech Talks Tech Talks with Stephanie Benedetto, Co-Founder of […]

Biomaterials in Fashion: When Science and Design Collide 4 min read Sep 2 Header Image Source: Modern Meadow by Aly Tobin in Materials With technological advances comes material innovation. Biomaterials can be found in multidisciplinary industries with different functions and uses. A biomaterial is essentially any substance—synthetic or natural—that is based around nature and interacts […]

by Aly Tobin Guest Contributor Aly is a footwear and accessories designer with a particular interest in sustainable and ethical fashion. She graduated as valedictorian graduate from London College of Fashion with a specialised focus on disassembly and circularity within footwear design. Aly has experience working with both leathers and non-leathers and works closely with […]

Tech Talks with Stephanie Benedetto, Co-Founder of Queen of Raw 9 min read Jul 20 All photography provided by Queen of Raw by SupplyCompass in Tech Talks SupplyCompass speaks to Stephanie Benedetto, CEO & Co-Founder of Queen of Raw—a NYC-based tech startup changing the landscape for deadstock fabric. Queen of Raw matches buyers with sellers, […]

Thought Leadership All Posts The Right Thing Features Materials Production Technology Circularity Product Features Thought Leadership Here’s how tech enables sustainability What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of sustainability? Data is rarely the answer. Watch/Listen to Co-Founder and Head of Product Flora Davidson explain how technology can enable brands to […]

Perspectives from Enviu’s Reweave Venture Studio 7 min read Aug 16 All photography provided by Enviu by Gus Bartholomew in Perspectives SupplyCompass speaks to Marieke Lenders, the Program Lead of Circular Apparel at Enviu, a Dutch company building social multinationals that address social and environmental issues and drive market development. They specifically focus on building […]