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Lisa Miller, textiles engineer and raw material innovator.

I work where every product really begins: at the yarn. For the last 12 years I have been part of the investment in innovation that set lululemon apart as a world leader in activewear and inspired the growth of a global sector.

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Portrait of Lisa Miller
30
years in brands, factories and mills
12
years at lululemon
9
years based in global manufacturing regions
5
countries where Lisa has led teams

Profile

My skillset lies in identifying raw material trends and the material palette landscape, then turning that research into the innovation strategy that keeps a brand at the forefront of the industry. I partner with design teams, knitters, weavers and manufacturers to create products that prioritise hand feel, performance, functionality and longevity. Newness captures the sale. Quality is what earns customer loyalty.

With nine years living and working in manufacturing hubs across Morocco, Guatemala, Sri Lanka and India, I developed a first-hand command of global supply chains, from yarn to shelf. I translate deep technical expertise into commercial reality, and commercial success is my testament to every development.

Beyond the technical, I have built an extensive international network of trusted partners across the textile and apparel industry. I am passionate about sustainable textile innovation, and I thrive where technical expertise, creativity, collaboration and commercial thinking come together to deliver meaningful, purpose-driven products.

Education

BSc (Hons) Textile Science and Engineering, University of Huddersfield, with a one-year placement at The Woolmark Company.

Career highlights

  • A US$1 billion franchise

    Spearheaded the creation of lululemon’s signature bottoms fabric for Align, now a global franchise worth US$1 billion.

  • A programme saved

    Resolved a major sheerness issue in yoga tights through fabric re-engineering, keeping a multimillion-dollar programme on track.

  • Circularity, from idea to yarn

    Owns lululemon’s Textile to Textile (T2T) recycled cotton and synthetic polymer programmes, from R&D through to commercialisation.

  • A voice in the industry

    Represents lululemon on EU sustainable steering committees (ReHubs and Accelerating Circularity), shaping circular innovation policy.

  • Product on the world stage

    Developing materials for the LA Olympics SS28 and for collaborations with Lewis Hamilton, GANNI and Roksanda.

Experience

Thirty years in brands, factories and mills

  1. 2014 to presentlululemonSenior Manager, Raw Material DevelopmentVancouver and UK
  2. 2010 to 2014Li & FungSenior Fabric and Product TechnologistUK and Asia
  3. 2007 to 2009Stirling GroupFabric and Garment Sourcing Development ExecutiveUK
  4. 2006 to 2007BSN medicalProduct Development ManagerUK and Germany
  5. 2003 to 2006DewhirstFabric Sourcing and Development ExecutiveUK
  6. 2001 to 2003NextRaw Materials ManagerSri Lanka
  7. 2000 to 2001Luen Thai HoldingsTechnical ManagerGuatemala
  8. 1997 to 2000DewhirstFabric TechnologistMorocco

Experience built with

  • lululemon
  • Li & Fung
  • Next
  • Dewhirst
  • Stirling Group
  • BSN medical
  • Luen Thai
  • The Woolmark Company