Podcasts & interviews
Sportswear of Tomorrow on the mic
Kevin Van Lancker on European sportswear manufacturing — on-demand production, circular materials, and AI. Appearances with Apparel Entrepreneurship, Texintel, FESPA, and the World Textile Innovation Network (wtin.com) and fespa.com.
Listen or read each appearance below. Some WTIN recordings need a membership; free alternatives are linked where available.
Apparel Entrepreneurship
How To Best Work With A Manufacturer (AEP035)
Kevin’s first interview on the show — finding manufacturers, MOQs and print-on-demand, nearshore Europe vs Asia, recycled fabrics, and mistakes brands make.
Texintel Talks · Ep 043
Sportswear of Tomorrow
With Debbie McKeegan on digital and custom sportswear manufacturing in Latvia and Romania, and online production for athletes, teams, and clubs.
Texintel Talks · Ep 105
Sustainable Sportswear Production
AI in design and production, circular materials, on-demand vs bulk, and the path to fully bespoke sustainable sportswear.
FESPA Innovations & Trends
Fashion & Sportswear On-Demand
Three trend talks with Kevin among four experts: recruitment and training, COVID challenges, and e-commerce & transparency.
WTiN Digital Textile Printing Week
Intelligent workflows: AI driving digital textile printing
Panel with Scott Walton (Kornit) and Otis Robinson (WTiN) on AI in digital textile printing. Recording on WTIN may require membership.
WTiN Digital Textile Printing Week
Technology demands of the modern print service provider
Speed, stability, and what brands expect from modern print providers. Free quote coverage on Texpertise; full WTIN recording may need membership.
Also in the press
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Texintel
· 2021
SoT invests in Romania fulfilment centre (press with CEO quotes)
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WTIN
· Sep 2026
AI on-demand sportswear production tool (FLAVE) (product feature; may be paywalled)
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