It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Marti Puignou

Sector Browser / Fabric Outlook / IV

13 July 2023

4 minutes

Pre-Loved is a new bio-textile concept made of post-consumer textile waste. A unique production method turns mixed-blend inferior textile fibres into a sturdy bio-composite for future garment making. The lightweight material can have marble-like patterns or hues accentuated by natural dyes.

Fabric Innovation and Apparel Market: Which Is Driving the Other?

Whither innovation? Are fabric innovations driving the apparel market? Or, is it the other way around, i.e. demand for certain kinds of apparel is driving fabric innovation? texfash.com talks to some exhibitors who will showcase at Munich Fabric Start as it gets under way 18 July.

Subir Ghosh

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Spotlight: Fabric Outlook

Sector Browser / Fabric Outlook / III

12 July 2023

8 minutes

At NEFFA | New Fashion Factory, design is done directly in 3D, using big data or body scans. A digital design interface offers options to apply all kinds of parametric textures in the blink of an eye. The final design is turned into an affordable and recyclable 3D mould with a variety of digital technologies.

Caught Between Wars and Laws, Industry Plans Ahead

The domain of sourcing was turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic three summers ago, and the dust has not yet settled. There are trade wars, the ongoing Europe conflict, and rising inflation. As all and sundry scurry to sort out matters, keeping the slew of upcoming EU legislations and regulations in mind, it perhaps makes sense to feel the pulse of what’s going on. The ground here is Munich Fabric Start (MFS) that will throw its doors open come 18 July.

Subir Ghosh

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Spotlight: Fabric Outlook

Sector Browser / Fabric Outlook / II

11 July 2023

8 minutes

Algaeing works on formulating eco-positive, scalable solutions for manufacturing fibres and dyeing fabrics. Algaeing's patented algae-powered technology works towards a triple good solution: for planet, for industry, and for skin.

Making a Showcase at an Event

Innovations, business, and lots more — Munich Fabric Start gets going on 18 July as the fash frat descends on the Bavarian city to source collections for Autumn/Winter 2024/25. Participating in these events is not just about showcasing something new each time; it's about fostering an environment of growth, exploration, and staying at the forefront of positive change.