Doppelhaus, have collaborated with British shoe brand Grenson to develop a Made in England sneaker using the innovative non-woven Cloudwool® material. Through a BFTT-funded creative R&D project, Doppelhaus successfully developed a fully traceable supply chain for British wool and improved the performance attributes of the non-woven material through partnerships with innovative technology providers and UK-based […]
M.I.E x Cloudwool® sneaker by © Doppelhaus in collaboration with Grenson
Six small business partnerships in sustainable fashion, textiles and technology
In partnership with British Council, the UAL Fashion, Textiles and Technology Institute (FTTI) announced six winners of the second round of New Landscapes: FTTCatalyst R&D Grant Scheme. Spanning the UK, Indonesia, Bangladesh, India, Nigeria, Philippines, and Malaysia, the six UK Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and their overseas partners will work with UAL FTTI and […]
R&D Denim wash lab opening in London
Blackhorse Lane Ateliers, one of the BFTT-funded SMEs, will launch a first-of-its-kind R&D denim wash lab in London this month. The lab is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and tools powered by Tonello – to allow the production of distinctive denim that captures the essence of a unique ‘UK Aesthetic’. Furthermore, they will showcase some of […]