The thinking behind, logistics and journey of Project Jacquard…Dr. Ivan Poupyrev, Director of Engineering at Google, and Paul Dillinger Head of Design Innovation for Levi Strauss, join Stephanie Benedetto and Samanta Cortes on location at FIT

057 – Carol Chyau of SHOKAY – Yak, Oysters, and Ecomarine

Sep 8th, 2018 17m 19s

Socially responsible premium yak down…Carol Chyau, Co-Founder and CEO of SHOKAY (committed to benefitting the communities that produce yak down, conscientiously selecting the right partners, creating timeless products, and using the best busin

056 – Rickard Rosendahl of Inuheat – Printing Wearable Warmth

Aug 30th, 2018 23m 42s

A wearable heating platform…Rickard Rosendahl, CEO of Inuheat Group AB (a developer and manufacturer of the Inuheat Wearable Heating Platform – an entire eco system with all components and materials needed for a clothing manufacturer (the appa

055 – Francesca Rosella of CuteCircuit – Gold Plated Hugs

Aug 23rd, 2018 24m 19s

Interactive fashion wearable technology brand…Francesca Rosella (bio), Co-Founder and Chief Creative Director of CuteCircuit (a global leader in interactive fashion integrating new beauty and functionality through the use of smart textiles an

054 – Ben Christensen of SAP – Imagine It, Build It

Aug 3rd, 2018 39m 31s

3D printing, partnerships, and from science fiction to science fact…Ben Christensen, Startup Mentor, Maker Evangelist, Keynote Speaker, Global Lead for SAP Next-Gen Science Fiction Community, joins Stephanie Benedetto and Samanta Cortez in the

053 – Panel – Social Responsibility, Sustainability, and Proper Governance

Jul 26th, 2018 43m 3s

The impact of social responsibility, sustainability, and proper governance on the growth and expansion of companies…Rob Sanchez, CEO of Mouth Media Network, moderates an impressive expert panel on material development, governance, and sustaina

052 – Joe Castaldo of The Style Council – The Speed of Fashion

Jun 29th, 2018 36m 47s

Setting the standard for both hand painting and computer aided design with The Style Council…Joe Castaldo, President of The Style Council (the USA’s leading textile design and service studio), joins Stephanie Benedetto and Samantha Cortes in t

051 – Bruce Thomson of BrightLabel – The Label is the Story

Jun 15th, 2018 50m 51s

Digital product labeling that enables consumers to go beyond the traditional label to learn more about product origin, materials and features, and to help brands establish a new, digital channel to engage directly with and learn from their cust

050 – Julie Golden and Amy Adair of ADAY Clothing – Technically Conscious Clothing

Jun 11th, 2018 43m 8s

Repurposing everyday clothing with one of a kind intelligent fabrics…Julie Golden (Operations Manager) Amy Adair (Production) of ADAY Clothing (consciously designed clothing reinvented with technical fabrics) join Stephanie Benedetto and Saman

049 – Steve Greenberg of Pointcarre – Photoshop on Steroids

May 10th, 2018 34m 17s

Textile design software to create fabric realistic weaves, knits and printsSteve Greenberg, President, Pointcarre, North America, joins Stephanie Benedetto and Samanta Cortes in the MouthMedia Network studios powered by Sennheiser.In this epi

048 – Matt Kolmes of Supreme Corporations – Yarn, Conduction, and Sharks, Oh My!

May 3rd, 2018 45m 27s

Conductive smart yarns…Matt Kolmes, CEO of Supreme Corporations (creator of the VOLT Smart Yarns) joins Stephanie Benedetto and Samanta Cortes in the MouthMedia Network studios powered by Sennheiser.In this episode:Doing military work, bein

047 – Manon Clavel – Dressing Delta

Apr 27th, 2018 45m 21s

Producing uniforms for Delta Airlines, and successful business development and consulting for textile and garment manufacturing companies from around the world with Manon Clavel…Manon Clavel is a Business development professional and consultan

046 – Alejandro Muther of Kimetric – Map, Measure and Trace Real Time Retail Data

Apr 20th, 2018 24m 51s

Measuring consumer behavior and provide real time analytics for brick and mortar stores…Alejandro Muther, CEO of Kimetric (increases sales by creating unique customized experiences for consumers at point of sale while collecting and analyzing

045 – David Marimon of Catchoom – From One Picture, The World

Apr 12th, 2018 20m 43s

Image Recognition and Artificial Intelligence solutions…David Marimon, PhD, CEO & Co-founder of Catchoom (easy, flexible, reliable tools for branded mobile apps and websites.) joins Stephanie Benedetto and Samanta Cortes on location at NRF Big

044 – Natasha Franck of EON-ID – Fashion Birth Certificate

Apr 4th, 2018 37m 27s

Smart textiles for the future, with RFID and the first global system for recycling powered by the internet of things, advancing the circular economy for the fashion industry…RFID technology lives in thread and is embedded in fabric, and can ca

043 – Sourcing Journal Summit – Sourcing Trends

Mar 29th, 2018 35m 34s

Sourcing trends and what the apparel sector should learn from both traditional and retail startups, at the 2017 Sourcing Journal Summit…Panelists:Mark Rose, SVP, American Eagle OutfittersLiz Hershfield, Chief Supply Chain Offer, BonobosBill

042 – Fiona Anastas and Elodie Ternaux of Hyloh – Material Specialists

Mar 23rd, 2018 48m 53s

Design, manufacturing and business from a materials perspective…Fiona Anastas and Elodie Ternaux, Co-Founders of Hyloh (a global collective who approach design, manufacturing and business from a materials perspective and consult, create and ed

041 – Patrick Duffy of Global Fashion Exchange – The Power to Make Change

Mar 7th, 2018 1h

Innovative clothing swap events, curated talks and cultural activations globally…Patrick Duffy, Founder of Global Fashion Exchange (an international platform promoting sustainability in the fashion industry with inspiring forums, educational c

040 – Brennan Lowery – Lasting Impact

Mar 2nd, 2018 39m 32s

Looking at Kate Spade’s successful supply-chain social responsibility program in Rwanda…Why would Kate Spade New York, an iconic brand with a global presence, extend a part of its supply chain, taking on major challenges, to go into a developi

039 – Vince Lebon of Rollie Nation – Designing a Playful Community

Feb 21st, 2018 40m 1s

Making perfect travel shoes that are incredibly light and ridiculously comfortable…Vince Lebon, Founder of Rollie Nation (the shoe lifestyle brand for the young at heart), joins Stephanie Benedetto and Samanta Cortes in the MouthMedia Network

038 – Alexandra Suzanne Greenawalt of Alexandra Stylist – Chosen Carefully

Feb 17th, 2018 41m 50s

Choosing the right fabrics for personal styling…Alexandra Suzanne Greenawalt, Founder of Alexandra Stylist, joins Stephanie Benedetto and Samanta Cortes in the MouthMedia Network studios powered by Sennheiser.In this episode:Fabric is impor

037 – Meredith Finkelstein of Print All Over Me – Out of This World Customized Apparel

Jan 31st, 2018 40m 5s

Online platform for pro and amateur designers…Meredith Finkelstein, Co-Founder of Print All Over Me (an online platform for pro and amateur designers to create, share, sell, and collaborate) joins Stephanie Benedetto and Samanta Cortes in the

036 – Timur Yumusaklar of Schumacher – Style, Taste, and Innovation

Jan 10th, 2018 53m 52s

Fabrics, wall coverings, trimmings, furnishings, and floor coverings from SchumacherTimur Yumusaklar, CEO of F. Schumacher and Co, a 128 year old company offering fabric, wallpaper, trims, rugs and carpets (and according to Wikipedia “the only

Happy Holidays from Material Is Your Business

Dec 27th, 2017 4m 13s

A special holiday message of thanks and warm wishes from hosts Stephanie and Samanta of “Material Is Your Business” podcast. Happy Holidays!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happier, Healthier, Better – 2018 Ford Trends Report with Sheryl Connelly

Dec 20th, 2017 58m 44s

Big picture global macro patterns and behaviors, with Sheryl Connelly…Sheryl Connelly, Global Trends and Futuring Manager (a.k.a. Corporate Futurist) for Ford Motor Company, talks with MouthMedia Network President Pavan Bahl about the insights