Nike, NASA, the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development kicked off their two-day LAUNCH 2020 summit to discuss the sustainability of materials and unveiled the LAUNCH 2013 Challenge Statement open call for innovation to transform the system of producing fabrics. 150 materials specialists, manufacturers, scientists and entrepreneurs convened to kick off the summit at the Nike World Headquarters in Oregon, all focused on improving sustainability within the supply chain by seeking innovation in material production. Read more…