Based in Hawaii, Jalene Kanani has built an international designer Homeware brand. Her passion for design and manufacturing has been a constant thread in her career, and in 2019 she founded Noho Home. The business uses digital technologies to create and manufacture in-house, creating new opportunities and employment for her local community. Her heritage and love of her home country is the essence of her brand, Noho Home reflects the authentic colour palettes and designs of Hawaii, a style that has often been misinterpreted. In this podcast we discover how the brand has organically grown to offer an impressive homewares collection all produced in Hawaii using digital printing technologies wherever possible. Going further, Noho Home now also offer their manufacturing hub and production services to other designers.

TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 085 - HOW NOHO HOME BUILT A DESIGNER BRAND FOCUSED ON SUSTAINABILITY

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In this podcast episode, Lui Iarocheski, an expert in fashion and digital innovation, discusses the future of fashion and the impact of digital technologies on the industry. He shares his journey into fashion and digital product creation, highlighting the need for sustainability and efficiency in the fashion supply chain. Lui emphasizes the importance of starting small and piloting digital adoption in small-scale projects to demonstrate return on investment. He also discusses the skills gap in the fashion industry and the need for education and collaboration to bridge the gap. Lui concludes by addressing the cultural resistance to change and the need for a positive digital culture throughout the supply chain.” Listen to learn more >>

TEXINTEL TALKS -  EPISODE 107 - DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE FASHION DESIGN AND PRODUCTION WITH LUI IAROCHESKI

In this conversation, Thomas Poetz discusses the importance of sustainability in the textile industry and the potential of digital technologies to address sustainability challenges. He highlights the significant water consumption and CO2 emissions associated with analog processes and emphasizes the potential for digital processes to reduce water consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 95%. Poetz also discusses the role of nonwoven textiles in the wall covering industry and the development of sustainable materials using natural fibers. He encourages the industry to make informed choices and adopt sustainable materials and technologies to future-proof their businesses.

TEXINTEL TALKS -  EPISODE 106 - EXPLORING SUSTAINABLE TEXTILES FOR DECOR WITH THOMAS POETZ

“In our latest podcast we speak with Kevin Van Lanker of Sportswear of Tomorrow. With over 20 years’ experience in Sportswear production Kevin and his team are rewiring the industry to offer digitally printed performance garments created using sustainable design and production methods. His innovative approach to business makes him a pioneer in his field and his vision for the future signposts a new circular landscape for manufacturing.”

TEXINTEL TALKS -  EPISODE 105 - SUSTAINABLE SPORTSWEAR PRODUCTION WITH KEVIN VAN LANKER

Digital technologies are set to disrupt and rewire many aspects of fashion design, sportswear production and manufacturing. In this podcast we interview Julia Van Der Sommen, CEO of the Pattern Room and the Sample Room and we dive into the benefits and challenges for apparel designers and manufacturers as the workflow becomes faster and ever more digital – how do we share knowledge and improve production processes?  We address the benefits and the challenges for apparel from both sides of the supply chain - worldwide

TEXINTEL TALKS -  EPISODE 104 - THE BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES OF DIGITAL DESIGN FOR SEWN APPAREL

In our latest podcast we speak with the talented textile designer Avalana Simpson, who’s namesake brand designs, and retails luxury interior furnishings and apparel. Her products are manufactured using digital technologies and she maximises their application to create luxurious interior products. We discover what inspires her and how she has overcome the challenges of retail and business as an independent designer. Listen to learn more…

TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 085 - HOW NOHO HOME BUILT A DESIGNER BRAND FOCUSED ON SUSTAINABILITY

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