The Innovate Textile Awards 2024, a distinguished virtual event that honors excellence and leadership in innovation across the textile and apparel sector, has a shortlist of firms that the World Textile Information Network (WTiN) is excited to announce.
Honoring Innovation and Excellence
Material Innovation, Product Innovation, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Innovation, Sustainability, and Changemakers are the five main categories in which the Innovate Textile Awards highlight exceptional accomplishments. The assessors were pleased by this year’s bids because of their inventiveness, commitment to sustainability, and potential to completely transform the sector.
Shortlisted Companies
Material Innovation Award
- Revio Wind Protection Fleece by Kingwhale Corporation
- ExpeDRYTM chemical-free ultra-dry down insulation with ALLIED Feather + Down
- Ionic and botanical technology combined to create noble biomaterials
Product Innovation Award
- Gogglesoc Apparel Limited: Goggles with an elastic ribbon made of jacquard
- Fibrant-EcoLactam® and Didriksons: Using value chain cooperation to pioneer sustainable fashion
- The Templa, Active Apparel Group, and ALLIED Feather + Down Biodegradable Project: Creating to Disappear for the Future
Manufacturing & Supply Chain Innovation Award
- Green Story: Green Story’s platform for LCA and DPP
- Digital Clothing Limited: A Fashion Big Data Platform for Supply Chain Management Sustainability Compliance
- Interloop: Innovation and Traceability in the Supply Chain
Sustainability Award
- The Leuna Biorefinery of UPM Biochemicals is defossilishing the textile chemical value chain.
- Ventile: Ventile Eco-Friendly Recycled, the pinnacle of sustainability, comfort, and performance
- Fibre52: The Progress of Sustainability Cotton has long been needed.
Changemakers Award
- The Clean Color Company is Algaeing.
- Alpine Creations: Using Dignity Kits to Combat Period Poverty
- Join The Movement with Ventile-Ventile
Innovation of the Year Award
- Reg.TM for Textile Production by Matter – Matter.
- Alchemie: Using Textile Dyeing and Finishing to Create a World Without Pollution
- Texcol® Pigment Transfer Printing in Coldenhove
A Celebration of Industry Leaders
“The caliber and variety of entries this year have blown us away,” says WTiN managing director Mark Jarvis. “Each shortlisted company exemplifies the innovative spirit that drives our industry forward.”
Furthermore, “The Innovate Textile Awards are a platform to celebrate industry leaders who are making a real difference,” says WTiN’s head of content, Madelaine Thomas. “We congratulate all the shortlisted companies on their remarkable achievements.”
On Friday, December 6 at 1pm UTC, the Innovate Textile Awards winners will be virtually revealed at innovatetextileawards.wtin.com/watch.
WTiN would like to express its gratitude to everyone who applied. The extraordinarily high caliber of entries demonstrated the remarkable inventiveness and originality of the textile and clothing sector.
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.
