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Material Is Your Business

by MouthMedia Network

Deep dive into MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING with the QUEEN OF RAW Stephanie Benedetto, SAVE THE GARMENT DISTRICT's Samanta Cortes, and business strategist Rob Sanchez. Join them for in-depth interviews with industry notables and insights into trends, business and technology within the material sciences industry.

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Episodes

  1. 058 – Ivan Poupyrev of Google and Paul Dillinger of Levi Strauss – Tech, Textiles, and Project Jacquard

    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 for WEAR Conference. MouthMedia Network studios are...

  2. 057 – Carol Chyau of SHOKAY – Yak, Oysters, and Ecomarine

    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 business principles), joins Stephanie Benedetto and…

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  3. 056 – Rickard Rosendahl of Inuheat – Printing Wearable Warmth

    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 apparel brand) to design and manufacture apparels with...

  4. 055 – Francesca Rosella of CuteCircuit – Gold Plated Hugs

    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 and micro-electronics), joins Stephanie Benedetto and...

  5. 054 – Ben Christensen of SAP – Imagine It, Build It

    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 MouthMedia Network studios powered by Sennheiser. In...

  6. 053 – Panel – Social Responsibility, Sustainability, and Proper Governance

    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 sustainability as part of an event at Spring Place sponsored…

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  7. 052 – Joe Castaldo of The Style Council – The Speed of Fashion

    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 the MouthMedia Network studios powered by Sennheiser.…

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  8. 051 – Bruce Thomson of BrightLabel – The Label is the Story

    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 customers… Bruce Thomson, Co-founder/CEO of BrightLabel…

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  9. 050 – Julie Golden and Amy Adair of ADAY Clothing – Technically Conscious Clothing

    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 Samanta Cortes in the MouthMedia Network studios powered…

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  10. 049 – Steve Greenberg of Pointcarre – Photoshop on Steroids

    Textile design software to create fabric realistic weaves, knits and prints Steve Greenberg, President, Pointcarre, North America, joins Stephanie Benedetto and Samanta Cortes in the MouthMedia Network studios powered by Sennheiser. In this episode: CAD textile software, computer aided design,...

  11. 048 – Matt Kolmes of Supreme Corporations – Yarn, Conduction, and Sharks, Oh My!

    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, being approached by military defense contractors, Top...

  12. 047 – Manon Clavel – Dressing Delta

    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 consultant for textile and garment manufacturing companies...

  13. 046 – Alejandro Muther of Kimetric – Map, Measure and Trace Real Time Retail Data

    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 information about their profiles and behavior) joins...

  14. 045 – David Marimon of Catchoom – From One Picture, The World

    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 Show 2018 in New York. MouthMedia Network is powered...

  15. 044 – Natasha Franck of EON-ID – Fashion Birth Certificate

    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 carry all information on that product forever, helping...

  16. 043 – Sourcing Journal Summit – Sourcing Trends

    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 Outfitters Liz Hershfield, Chief Supply Chain Offer, Bonobos Bill McRaith, Chief Supply Chain Offer, PVH Bjorn...

  17. 042 – Fiona Anastas and Elodie Ternaux of Hyloh – Material Specialists

    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 educate) join Stephanie Benedetto and Samanta Cortes in...

  18. 041 – Patrick Duffy of Global Fashion Exchange – The Power to Make Change

    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 content and cultural events, which through interactive...

  19. 040 – Brennan Lowery – Lasting Impact

    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 developing country? A fashion consultant supported a social...

  20. 039 – Vince Lebon of Rollie Nation – Designing a Playful Community

    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 studios powered by Sennheiser. In this episode…

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  21. 038 – Alexandra Suzanne Greenawalt of Alexandra Stylist – Chosen Carefully

    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 important as personal stylist Today’s consumer is more...

  22. 036 – Timur Yumusaklar of Schumacher – Style, Taste, and Innovation

    Fabrics, wall coverings, trimmings, furnishings, and floor coverings from Schumacher Timur 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 supplier of decorative textiles from the 19th...

  23. Happy Holidays from Material Is Your Business

    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.

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

    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 and implications of the 2018 Ford Trends Report....

  25. 035 – George Kalajian of Tom’s Sons Pleating – Writing the Book on Pleating

    The art and mastery of pleating fabric… George Kalajian of Tom’s Sons Pleating International Pleating (a pleating contractor in New York City working in textile pleating and fabric texturizing) and author joins Stephanie Benedetto and Samanta Cortes in the MouthMedia Network studios powered by...

  26. 034 – Jessica Schreiber of FABSCRAP – Trash Nerds Getting Scrappy

    Textile recycling for business in New York City in fashion, interior design, entertainment, and more… Jessica Schreiber, Founder of FABSCRAP (a one-stop ton-profit textile reuse and recycling resource in New York City), joins Stephanie Benedetto and Samanta Cortes in the MouthMedia Network…

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  27. 033 – Pete Santora of SOFTWEAR Automation – Robots and Bananas

    Autonomous sewn good worklines for home hoods, footwear and apparel… Pete Santora, Chief Commercial Officer for SOFTWEAR Automation (an Atlanta-based machine vision and robotics startup), joins “Fashion Is Your Business” hosts Pavan Bahl and Marc Raco along with guest host Veronika Harbick (CEO,...

  28. 032 – Stacy Flynn – Shapeshifting Materials with Three Beakers and a Dream

    Transforming textile waste into pristine new fiber at a molecular level… Stacy Flynn, CEO/Co-founder of EVRNU (fiber technology transforms textile waste into pristine new fiber. Evrnu has invented the only regenerative fiber made from post-consumer textile waste) joins “Fashion Is Your Business”...

  29. 031 – Jason Robinson of UPS – A Force of Change

    How UPS strategically partners with businesses, from shortening routes, improving supply chains, developing delivery by drones, sustainability and humanitarianism, and data and analytics… Jason Robinson, Director of Marketing for the North Atlantic Region for UPS, joins Stephanie Benedetto and...

  30. 030 – Marni Leopold, Lucia Palacios, and Mary Marino – Peru, Guatemala, and Africa

    Material and textile matchmaking in other countries… Marni Leopold (Luxury Sales & Management – ‎Trade Commission of Peru), Lucia Palacios (Marketing and Promotion Director of Vestex, Apparel and Textile Association of Guatemala), and Mary Marino (Trade Linkage Consultant, USAID Contractor at…

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  31. 029 – Clay Hickson of WRAP – Sweatshop Watchdog

    Watchdog for ethical manufacturing… Clay Hickson (profile), VP of Strategy and Business Development at WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production), a non-profit organization “sweatshop watchdog” making sure manufacturers are ethical manufacturers, joins hosts Stephanie Benedetto and…

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  32. 028 – Ronnye Shamam of Shamron Mills – Not Run of the Mill

    Garments and textile items for healthcare, linen supply and industrial settings… Ronnye Shamam, President of Shamron Mills (a manufacturer of all types of garments and textile items for healthcare, linen supply and other industrial settings – (profile)), joins Stephanie Benedetto and Samanta…

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  33. 027 – Sharon Graubard of MintModa – Mapping the Thread

    Fashion trend forecasting… Sharon Graubard, Founder and Creative Director of MintModa (trend forecasting which enables trend-right product for all fashion and design-related industries – (profile)), joins Stephanie Benedetto and Samanta Cortes in the MouthMedia network studios powered by...

  34. 026 – Sabine Seymour of SUPASPOT – SUPApowers

    Apparel as data platform with a biometric sensor kit from SUPASPOT… Sabine Seymour, Consultant. Researcher, and Founder & CEO at SUPASPOT INC. (biometrics + extreme sports + fashion + artificial intelligence in a onesie at a dance party with the SUPA Powered Sports Bra having an integrated sensor...

  35. 025 – Andrew Dent of Material ConneXion – Staying in Touch with Materials

    Innovative, advanced, and sustainable materials library… Andrew Dent, Executive Vice President, Research for Material ConneXion (the world’s largest library of innovative, advanced, and sustainable materials – (profile)) – joins Stephanie Benedetto, Samanta Cortes, and Rob Sanchez at the…

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  36. 024 – David Sasso of Buhler Quality Yarns – Farm to Shelf

    Sustainable manufacturing of fine count yarns with Buhler Quality Yarns… David Sasso, VP of International Sales for Buhler Quality Yarns (manufacturer and supplier of fine-count yarns, with over 200 years of experience producing yarns, and dedicated to the highest standards, unparalleled service...

  37. 023 – Mercedes Gonzalez of Global Purchasing Companies – Moments of Opportunity

    Strategy and brand development for retail and emerging designers… Mercedes Gonzalez, Director of Global Purchasing Companies (a fashion strategy and brand development agency, planning and implementing strategies for retailers and emerging designers – (bio)) joins Samanta Cortes, Stephanie...

  38. 022 – Tim Hallett of Kornit Digital – Reinventing Supply Chain

    Digital textile printing solutions with Kornit… Tim Hallett, Director of Marketing, North America, Kornit Digital (digital textile printing solutions) joins Samanta Cortes, Stephanie Benedetto, and Rob Sanchez on location at TexWorld USA in New York. Humidification, wet-on-wet, and a...

  39. 021 – Judy Russell of Nilit – Nylon Nuveau

    Nylon 6.6 fibers and thermoplastics with Nilit… Judy Russell, Global Marketing Strategist for Nilit (a privately owned, international manufacturer of nylon 6.6 fibers and thermoplastics headquartered in Migdal HaEmek, Israel – (bio)) joins Samanta Cortes, Stephanie Benedetto, and Rob Sanchez on...

  40. 020 – Dr. John McKeon of Allergy Standards Ltd. – The Doctor Is In Your House

    Allergen and Irritant Standards And Certifications for materials and textiles… Dr. John McKeon, Cofounder/CEO of Allergy Standards Ltd. (a physician-led global certification company that prepares independent standards for testing a wide range of products to determine their suitability for...

  41. 019 – Bunny Yan of the Squirrelz – Successes from Mistakes

    Reducing waste through creativity… Bunny Yan, Materials Upcycling Specialist and Founder of the Squirrelz (an app allowing designers and marketers to tap into the designer community and benefit from the unused materials they’ve left over – (bio)) joins hosts Stephanie Benedetto and Samanta Cortes...

  42. 018 – Elizabeth Gillett of Elizabeth Gillett – Artwork, One Scarf at a Time

    Surface design and embellishments in scarves and loose apparel… Elizabeth Gillett, Founder/Creative Director of Elizabeth Gillett (luxury, contemporary scarves & cover-ups for women, designed exclusively in NYC – bio), joins hosts Stephanie Benedetto and Samanta Cortes at the MouthMedia Network...

  43. 017 – Caroline Cockerham – Making Less Stuff, Better

    Material technology, sustainability, and 3D knitting… Caroline Cockerham, a technology and sustainability focused textile designer/developer with a special interest in 3D knitting – (bio), joins hosts Stephanie Benedetto and Samanta Cortes at the MouthMedia Network Studios. A family-inspired love...

  44. BONUS – Eli Ostreicher – Part 1 – Rags to Riches, Narrow and Deep

    Entrepreneurialism and making a difference… Producer’s note: Recently our producing team sat down for an interview that was so intriguing and informative, we thought it would be valuable to entrepreneurs in any industry. Thus, we are sharing it with you here. Eli Ostreicher, serial entrepreneur,...

  45. 016 – Rebeccah Pailes-Friedman of Interwoven Design Group – Spacesuits and Smart Fabrics

    Smart textiles and wearable tech with Interwoven Design Group… Rebeccah Pailes-Friedman, Founder of Interwoven Design Group, LLC and Adjunct Associate Professor at Pratt (bio), joins hosts Stephanie Benedetto and Samanta Cortes at the MouthMedia Network Studios. Loving fabric, a tool for…

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  46. 015 – Louis Nunez of Trimworld – Elevating Design

    Trims and embellishments with Trimworld… Louis Nunez, Owner of Trimworld, Inc. (a full service fashion embellishment-manufacturing studio located in the heart of New York City Garment industry – (bio)) joins hosts Stephanie Benedetto and Samanta Cortes at the MouthMedia Network Studios. Madonna,...

  47. 014 – Michael Kennedy of Kennedy Fabrications – Models of All Shapes and Sizes

    Materials in architectural models with Kennedy Fabrications… Michael Kennedy, Owner/Creative/Engineering Director of Kennedy Fabrications (Interactive real estate development displays, retail / museum installations and architectural model fabrication – (bio)), joins hosts Stephanie Benedetto and...

  48. 013 – Paul Cavazza of Create-A-Marker – On Your Mark, Get Set, Cut

    Computerized grading and marking of materials… Paul Cavazza, Owner of Create-A-Marker (a computerized grading and marking company serving a range of industries – (bio)) joins hosts Stephanie Benedetto and Samanta Cortes at the MouthMedia Network Studios. Grading and Marking, three generations of...

  49. 012 – Sylvia Heisel of Heisel – Three Dimensions of Fashion Future

    3D Printing and Design Innovation for Clothing and Wearables with Sylvia Heisel… Sylvia Heisel, Fashion Designer, 3D Printing and Design Innovation for Clothing and Wearables (bio), and Creative Director of Heisel, joins Samanta Cortes and Stephanie Benedetto at MouthMedia Network’s studio at...

  50. 011 – Sim Gulati of Dropel – Life Proof 2.0

    Performance-based natural, cotton fibers via material science and process technology with Dropel… Sim Gulati, CoFounder and CEO of Dropel Fabrics, which makes clothing life-proof by developing performance-based natural, cotton fibers through material science and process technology – (bio), joins...

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Deep dive into MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING with the QUEEN OF RAW Stephanie Benedetto, SAVE THE GARMENT DISTRICT's Samanta Cortes, and business strategist Rob Sanchez. Join them for in-depth interviews with industry notables and insights into trends, business and technology within the material sciences industry.

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