Information provider World Textile Information Network (WTiN) has been accepted as a member of the Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA). This is one of a growing number of industry partnerships that plug into the information provider’s unrivalled value as a source of intelligence on smart manufacturing and materials.

AFFOA’s mission is to bring about a domestic manufacturing-based revolution in the US by advancing and strengthening the supply chain through the development of sophisticated, integrated and networked textile devices. As a member, WTiN will assist in the creation of business opportunities within the AFFOA community and may host or participate in AFFOA Education and Workforce Development activities.

WTiN, based in the UK has established its leadership position as a provider of intelligence on advanced materials and digitalisation technologies through its recently expanded portfolio of online channels: digital textiles; textile 4.0; performance textiles; protective textiles; and smart textiles. WTiN aims at promoting advanced digital techniques within the luxury fashion sector by giving designers the necessary skills. Its network spans design, manufacturing and retail. For a UK-based information provider to be admitted into the heart of the US community of advanced textile developers is a major endorsement of its global service and the value its team can bring by its communication and analysis of the latest ideas in textile and apparel technology.