Fashion Tech Database

474 Articles

Functional Materials

We follow how functions like moisture wicking and antibacterial finishes are built into fibers themselves.

349 Articles

Usability

We follow ideas that resolve the small inconveniences of daily life, from storage capacity to ease of taking on and off.

261 Articles

Handmade

We take a close look at the joy of making and mending by hand, and the people behind the craft.

204 Articles

Street

We look at where the aesthetics of skate and hip-hop culture meet the scramble for coveted sneakers.

186 Articles

Outdoor

We cover the clothing and gear choices that make time outdoors, from mountains to rivers, more comfortable.

160 Articles

Town Use

We follow how outdoor gear and technical fabrics are adapted for everyday city use.

160 Articles

Vintage

Why do pieces from the 1980s and 90s still command high prices? We look into the sewing and fabric quality of the era.

131 Articles

Skincare

Why do new ingredients work on the skin? We unpack the mechanisms through the latest dermatology and developers' own words.

122 Articles

Running Shoes

We examine how the propulsion of carbon-plated soles has lifted everyone from everyday runners to world-record holders.

117 Articles

90s

We follow the energy of 90s fashion that spread through music, film, and street culture, and its value today.

115 Articles

Sneakers

From the rebound of thick soles to the lottery odds of limited editions, we dig into the numbers sneaker lovers care about.

115 Articles

Secondhand

We take a close look at one-of-a-kind finds on secondhand racks and the forces behind the growing reuse market.

110 Articles

Outerwear

We break down the layered fabric structures that pack windproofing, waterproofing, and warmth into a single garment.

106 Articles

Techwear

We look at the functional beauty and styling of techwear optimized for urban life.

103 Articles

France

We take a close look at the material obsessions and personal philosophies of emerging Paris-based brands.

102 Articles

USA

We follow the standards of American brands, found in staples that have been loved for over a century.

97 Articles

T-shirt

We examine how subtle differences in yarn count and dyeing methods shape comfort and depth of color, one shirt at a time.

97 Articles

Water Repellent

From how fabrics repel water to the care that keeps it working, we cover the key points for choosing water-repellent materials.

91 Articles

Footwear

We examine how insole arch support reduces the strain of long hours of walking.

89 Articles

Lightweight

We explore how thinner materials and simplified construction directly balance lightness and strength.