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

Fabric Outlook 10 July 2023

Trends and Innovations in Times of Turbulence

This 18 July ‘Millionendorf’ will see a robust congregation of the fashion fraternity as it heads to Munich Fabric Start for three days to learn and discover fresh perspectives on the business of fashion. Fostering an environment of growth, exploration, and staying at the forefront of positive change, the trade show will reflect the cultural and design zeitgeist of the times as it showcases sustainability, recyclability, innovations in fabric, other textile materials, biobased textiles, bioengineered solutions and lots more as it strives to keep up with the ever-increasing pace and demands, redefining approach to textile procurement and collaboration.

[The texfash Spotlight series runs through the week.]

In This Series

Algaeing is driven by the belief in creating a largescale positive impact. By leading with transparency and showcasing various aspects of its process, the company aims to create a movement where other brands and companies align with our values.

Sector Browser / Fabric Outlook / V

It's Agreed. Transparency Will Be Key to Sustainability Claims

As the Autumn/Winter 2024/25 edition of Munich Fabric Start gets all set and ready to welcome the global fashion fraternity on 18 July, texfash.com tries to gauge what's happening on the ground with a mélange of impressions and opinions.

Subir Ghosh

Report

14 July 2023

5 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.

Sector Browser / Fabric Outlook / IV

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

Report

13 July 2023

4 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.

Sector Browser / Fabric Outlook / III

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

Report

12 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.

Sector Browser / Fabric Outlook / II

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.

Subir Ghosh

Feature

11 July 2023

8 minutes

One among the leading European textile trade shows, twice a year, Munich Fabric Start presents a qualitative portfolio of international fabrics and accessories manufacturers showcasing their newest developments and innovations in Munich to up to 20,000 visitors.

Sector Browser / Fabric Outlook / I

The Relevance of it All

What does it take to stay relevant in this ever-changing world? From a business standpoint, this may well be the central question of our time. Relevance versus redundancy seems to be the modern-day dichotomy, as if there is no room left for naive yet stable growth with the aim of becoming relevant, or as if there is no forgiveness for recognizing and reversing obsolescence early enough.

Sebastian Klinder

Commentary

10 July 2023

6 minutes