Editor's Note
Abstract
Editor's Note
Bridging Tradition and Innovation: Sustainable Futures in Fashion Technology
We are delighted to present the third issue of Fashion Technology for 2025, featuring a compelling collection of research that exemplifies the evolving landscape of fashion technology at the intersection of heritage preservation, emotional design, and sustainable innovation.
This issue highlights three pivotal themes shaping contemporary fashion technology discourse. First, “digital heritage preservation” emerges as a critical pathway for cultural continuity. Our featured studies on Mongolian leather carving fabrics and Qing Dynasty children's wristshields demonstrate how advanced digital tools—from 3D scanning to K-means clustering analysis—can systematically document and revitalize traditional craftsmanship. These methodologies not only preserve cultural artifacts but transform them into contemporary design resources, creating bridges between ancestral wisdom and modern innovation.
Second, “sustainable material innovation” represents a paradigm shift toward environmental responsibility. The groundbreaking research on bio-based fabrics from fig tree branches and recycled paper fibers exemplifies how designers can align with UN Sustainable Development Goals while creating viable alternatives to petroleum-based textiles. This work underscores the fashion industry's potential to transform from environmental burden to regenerative force.
Third, “emotional design technology” reveals new dimensions of human-centered innovation. From palliative care monitoring devices to emotional IP development, these studies demonstrate how technology can address psychological needs and foster meaningful connections. The application of the Kano model and Emotional Identification Model provides frameworks for designing products that resonate deeply with users' emotional landscapes.
The methodological diversity showcased—from NCS color system analysis to CLO 3D modeling—reflects the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary fashion technology research. These approaches enable researchers to quantify aesthetic qualities, preserve cultural knowledge, and create innovative solutions that honor both tradition and progress.
As we navigate an era of rapid technological advancement and growing environmental consciousness, this issue demonstrates that fashion technology's future lies not merely in technical sophistication, but in its capacity to honor cultural heritage, support human wellbeing, and foster sustainable practices.
We invite readers to engage with these pioneering studies that collectively envision a future where technology serves as a bridge between past wisdom and future possibilities.
The Editorial Board of Fashion Technology
October 2025
