Sustainability

Partnering for a Greener Future

Partnering for a Greener Future:

How Collaboration Drives Sustainability in Fashion Textile Industry

Guest post by Muchaneta ten Napel, Founder and CEO, Shape Innovate

9. August 2024

A contribution of Muchaneta ten Napel, the founder of Shape Innovate, a company that critically examines the economic impact of the fashion industry and publishes comprehensive, data-driven research, white papers and forecasts that shed light on the fiscal dynamics of both fast fashion and sustainable fashion practices.

In recent years, the textile and fashion industry has faced increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices. As one of the largest polluters, the industry has a significant role to play in addressing environmental challenges. One of the most effective strategies to drive this change is through collaboration. By working together, companies can pool resources, share expertise, and innovate more effectively than they could alone.

The Importance of Collaboration

When it comes to the importance of collaboration, here are a few examples that clearly demonstrate how collaboration is crucial in driving sustainable innovation within the textile and fashion industry. By working together, companies are able to share expertise and resources, leveraging each other’s strengths in design, technology, or sustainability practices. This pooling of resources not only accelerates the development and implementation of sustainable solutions but also drives innovation. Partnerships between diverse organisations foster creative problem-solving and can result in the development of groundbreaking technologies that might not have been possible through independent efforts.

Moreover, collaborative initiatives often have a broader reach and greater impact than efforts undertaken by single entities. By joining forces, companies can significantly influence industry standards and practices. Additionally, collaborations with reputable partners can enhance a company’s credibility and reputation in the eyes of consumers, stakeholders, and industry peers. By actively participating in collaborative sustainability projects, companies not only contribute to a culture of sustainability within the industry but also encourage others to follow suit, fostering a collective move towards more sustainable practices. Here, we explore the importance of collaboration in fostering sustainability and highlight five exemplary partnerships making a difference.

Adidas and the New Cotton Project with T-REX

Adidas has been at the forefront of sustainability initiatives, and its collaboration with the New Cotton Project and T-REX is a testament to this commitment. The New Cotton Project focuses on creating a circular system for textiles by transforming textile waste into new fibres. By integrating this project with T-REX, Adidas aims to produce high-quality, sustainable garments. This partnership exemplifies how combining resources and expertise can lead to groundbreaking innovations in sustainability.

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H&M and the Global Change Award

H&M Foundation’s Global Change Award is a collaborative initiative that seeks to identify and support early-stage innovations that can accelerate the shift to a circular fashion industry. By collaborating with innovators, scientists, and entrepreneurs, H&M provides funding and mentorship to bring these ideas to market. This initiative highlights the power of collaboration in fostering a culture of sustainability within the fashion industry.

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Levi’s and Fashion for Good

Levi Strauss & Co., a leader in denim fashion, partnered with Fashion for Good, a global initiative that aims to make fashion a force for good. Through this collaboration, Levi’s supports and invests in startups and technologies that promote sustainability. One successful project is their work with the company Natural Fiber Welding to develop a plastic-free, fully recyclable denim. This partnership illustrates how established brands can drive change by supporting innovative startups.

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Nike and the Sustainable Apparel Coalition

Nike is a founding member of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), a collaborative organisation that includes brands, retailers, suppliers, and NGOs. The SAC developed the Higg Index, a suite of tools that allows companies to measure their environmental and social impacts. By collaborating through the SAC, Nike and other members work towards common sustainability goals, leveraging shared knowledge and resources to drive industry-wide improvements.

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Patagonia and Yulex

Patagonia, known for its environmental activism, partnered with Yulex, a company specializing in plant-based rubber. Together, they developed wetsuits made from Yulex‘s natural rubber, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional neoprene. This collaboration not only reduces reliance on petroleum-based materials but also supports sustainable agriculture, as Yulex sources its rubber from responsibly managed plantations.

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Conclusion

As the textile and fashion industry continues to evolve, collaboration remains a key driver of sustainable progress. The partnerships highlighted above demonstrate how working together can lead to significant advancements in sustainability, ultimately benefiting both the environment and society. By fostering a spirit of collaboration, the industry can move towards a more sustainable future, ensuring that fashion remains both innovative and environmentally responsible.

Join Shape Innovate on stage at Munich Fabric Start

In an engaging “In Conversation with…” session featuring Drishti Masand, Senior Manager, Sustainability Direction at adidas. Drishti will delve into how adidas leverages innovation and public research projects such as the EU-funded T-REX Project. Such initiatives are industry-wide team collaborations that speak to our efforts, allowing us to learn from the best and share our learnings with partners, which ultimately propels the industry to become more circular. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the innovative steps adidas is taking towards a more sustainable future.

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About the author

Founding editor-in-chief of Shape Innovate, Muchaneta has worked in the fashion industry for over 14 years. She is currently one of the leading influencers speaking and writing about the merger of fashion with technology and wearable technology.

Muchaneta ten Napel | m@shapeinnovate.com

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Fabric Trends Autumn.Winter 25/26 – Part 1

FABRIC HIGHLIGHTS & MATERIAL NOVELTIES FOR AUTUMN.WINTER 25/26 - PART I

23. July 2024

At the upcoming MUNICH FABRIC START, around 600 international suppliers will present their material innovations for all apparel segments in the FABRICS Area. The complete product portfolio of fashionable woven and knitted fabrics made of wool, cotton, silk, blends and functional fibres will be presented here. For the Autumn.Winter 25/26 season, we present some new products and highlights from international producers in our FABRICS blog posts:

6DIAS

6Dias Têxteis Internacionais is a company that produces and sells fabrics. They have a wide variety of compositions and structures, with different finishes. They also have a wide range of denim in different compositions and weights. New this season, they present their fabrics with sustainable fibers from new origins.

Portugal – Hall 3 | E 03

6Dias

BITZER & SINGLE GmbH

The autumn.winter season with Bitzer + Single GmbH will be full of colour, texture and volume!

The look and feel appears three-dimensional. Jacquard techniques in spacers from Borgini Jersey and elastic tapes from Fritz Moll ensure high visibility and support in sports and leisure. In the field of workwear collections, materials made from Coolmax ® fibers are once again at the top of the rankings.

Another major topic is also developing outside the textile supply chain. Bitzer + Single wants to act even more strongly than before as a service provider and networker and share the experience of the past decades with its customers. With intuition and their knowledge of the industry, they bring their existing and new customers together in a targeted manner, thereby creating new links for a stable supply chain.

Germany – Hall 4 | G 03

Bitzer + Single

M.M.R.A.

M.M.R.A. is a Portuguese family business with 40 years of experience in circular knitting. It exports to several international markets, presents a wide range of natural, organic, recycled and synthetic products. Among the innovations, the use of compositions with mixtures of recycled viscose, organic cotton, recycled cupro, nettle, hemp, banana with pineapple and linen stands out. M.M.R.A. is committed to Oeko-Tex®, GOTS, GRS and OCS certifications.

Portugal – Hall 4 | G 04

M.M.R.A.

POLYTEX STOFFEN B.V.

This season, our collection dives deep into themes of sustainability and modernity. They’ve curated a palette that mixes rich, earthy tones like deep green, warm brown, red, and ochre yellow with cooler, industrial hues and a soft pastel range. Their styles range from contemporary minimalist designs to layered, textured fabrics that embody a sense of luxury and comfort. Abstract designs and vibrant color-blocking, including bold combinations of red and pink, are prominent, following the latest trends. Standout pieces feature minimalist prints on woven jacquard, adding subtle yet striking detail to their fabrics.

The Netherlands – Hall 4 | A 06

Polytex Stoffen

VERHEES TEXTILES

Verhees Textiles’ Vibrant New Collection immediately captures your attention with its striking colours and large prints. Bright shades like Fierce Fuchsia, Cheerful Cobalt, and Lucious Lime, paired with bold designs, make a powerful statement. They bring energy and vibrancy to the textile industry and beyond.

The Netherlands – Hall 4 | A 02

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ReSOURCE - Spring.Summer25

ReSOURCE HIGHLIGHTS FOR SPRING.SUMMER 25

23. May 2024

ReSOURCE is the sourcing platform for environmentally friendly and responsibly produced textiles, apparel and accessories. Search, discover and source – all in one place. Order sustainable materials online at any time on www.resource-textiles.com

With around 700 samples, the area for innovative fabrics and additionals that are bio-certified, bio-based, recycled, recyclable or from regenerative sources has once again grown significantly compared to previous seasons.

It’s the bio-based alternatives, eco-friendly finishes, recycled materials and innovative dyeing techniques using natural resources like coffee grounds that make the latest ingredients and accessories so forward-thinking. We’re featuring Spring.Summer 24 developments from some of our ReSOURCE exhibitors that you won’t want to miss:

Glassine Paper

Glassine paper as alternatie for LDPE bags – fossil fuel is replaced by regenerative material.

  • Categories: Regenerated Celulosics
  • Composition: 100% Glassine Paper
  • Certifications: FSC
  • Applications: Packaging, Bags
  • Manufacturer: STUDIO 9 DENMARK A/S

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B210

B210 is a new technology proven by INTERTEK to make fabric biodegradable ->fabrics are >99% biodegradable in 210 days.

  • Categories: Biodegradable, Denim, Innovative Alternatives
  • Composition: 85% Cotton, 1% Lycra, 11% Polyester, 3% T-400 Lycra
  • Applications: Cotton Fabrics, Jeans, Denim
  • Manufacturer: CALIK DENIM

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SENSIL® ByNature

Company: Maglificio Ripa. By using a certified Biomass Balance material, fossil raw materia is replacedl with renewable feedstock. Reduces GHG emissions+ the dependence on non-renewable resources.

  • Categories: Innovative Alternatives
  • Composition: 14% Elastan, 86% PA SENSIL® ByNature
  • Certifications: International Sustainability and Carbon
  • Applciations: Active Wear, Biobasierende Textilien, Freizeitkleidung, Polyamid Textilien
  • Manufacturer: HELMREICH TEXTILAGENTUR

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CIRCULOSE®

CIRCULOSE® is made by rec CO from worn-out clothes and production waste.

  • Categories: Regenerated Celulosics
  • Composition: 88% Viskose, 12% Circulose®
  • Certifications: RCS Blended, STANDARD 100 by Oeko-Tex®
  • Applications: Recycled Textiles, Regenerative Textiles
  • Manufacturer: ELYAF TEKSTIL

ELYAF TEKSTILMRE OF ELYAF TEKSTIL AT RESOURCE

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Positive developments and ideas from other exhibitors

from the ReSOURCE area

AGENTUR FABIAN

Company: Framis Italia, DMFa-free, dissolving of PU in water without hazardous chemicals.

  • Categories: Innovative Alternatives, Pollution free
  • Composition: 100% water-based PU
  • Certifications: STANDARD 100 by Oeko-Tex®
  • Applications: Badge, Patch
  • Manufacturer: AGENTUR FABIAN

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NOTE 120, Blue

Tree free paper made from CO linters/waste. FSC certified paper string.

  • Categories: Recycled, Regenerated Celulosics
  • Composition: 100% Paper
  • Certifications: BSCI amfori, FSC, GRS
  • Applications: Accessoires, Hangtags
  • Manufacturer: Trimco Group

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MF0014, BE-2014

Garment dying process using mineral colours resulting in very good colour fastness. Dyes are GOTS certified.

  • Categories: Eco Finished, Organic/Natural
  • Composition: 100% Cotton
  • Certifications: STANDARD 100 by Oeko-Tex®
  • Applications: Cotton Fabrics, Leisurewear, Jersey Fabrics
  • Manufacturer: EYAND

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NEXT SHOW

03/09 – 04/09/2024

HALL 2 | MOC Munich

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Fabric Trends Spring.Summer 25 - Part IX

FABRIC HIGHLIGHTS FOR SPRING.SUMMER 25 - PART IX

21. May 2024

In the FABRICS Area, around 600 international suppliers present their material innovations for all apparel segments. The complete product portfolio of fashionable woven and knitted fabrics made of wool, cotton, silk, blends and functional fibres is represented here. For the Spring.Summer 25 season, we present some highlights from international producers in our FABRICS blogposts:

SERIDE SRL

Seride presents a new colour range for Spring.Summer 25: FOLLOW THE SUN features a range of warm earth tones and oranges enriched by chocolate brown accents. NAIROBI offers vibrant and bright colours such as papaya orange, emerald green and lilac create a beautiful variegated palette. NEW JUNGLE provides a wide choice of khaki, green and brown tones. CITY LIFE comes with sophisticated powder blue, soft pink and natural tones.

SERIDE SRL

TEKSTINA SINCE 1828

Dancing between generations, heritage and today´s time, imagination and reality… these influences are writing the story of Summer 2025. Simple, easy to wear designs with light blue and earthy colours on one side, and organic, colourful shades on the other side. Dance with Tekstina through
Elevated Classic, Chic Bohemian, Botanical and High Summer Moods.

TEKSTINA SINCE 1828

TRANSFERTEX

With over 50 years of experience, Transfertex is the perfect partner for all your sustainable printing needs. Check out the always up-to-date design collection at www.mytfx.de or let’s work together on printing your own designs directly in Kleinostheim, Germany. Take in all the advantages of printing with them like service where and whenever you need it, fast sampling and consistent colour-matchimg through all deliveries.

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TROFICLOR DENIM MAKERS

The TROFICOLOR DENIM MAKERS have developed their SS 25 collection by reinforcing principles of responsibility through an even more careful and conscious selection of fibres and production processes and conditions. At the same time, they have increased transparency by extending the traceability of their fabrics. They present a variety of fabrics made from sustainable fibres: BCI cotton, organic cotton with GOTS/OCS certification, recycled cotton and polyester with GRS/RCS certification, Tencel™, regenerated cellulose, linen/hemp. Their ECRU concept, which presents ready-to-wear fabrics in their natural colour – without dyeing processes, as well as their upcycling concept, through the creative reuse of existing fabrics, are particularly noteworthy.

TROFICLOR DENIM MAKERS

VERHEES TEXTILES

Verhees Textiles and Nerida Hansen join forces for a unique textile collection, with Verhees Textiles as the exclusive distributor. The colourful prints narrate enchanting stories, categorized into five colour groups for perfect combinations. Nerida’s distinctive style is evident in bold and beautiful prints, ranging from grand designs to refined details. The collaboration yields an innovative, joyous collection promising an explosion of colour.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ADDITIONALS SPRING.SUMMER 25

16. May 2024

The latest developments for buttons, ribbons, decorative stones, closures, linings, lace, embroidery, interlinings as well as labeling and branding solutions will be presented by around 200 leading international ingredients and accessories suppliers in the ADDITIONALS Area at MUNICH FABRIC START.

UNION KNOPF

Union Knopf is a company with many years of experience in designing and manufacturing garment fasteners. Every season it introduces new and innovative products into its collections to continue to successfully inspire its customers. It is also digitizing its collections so that customers from all around the world can explore them. Union Knopf pays great attention to ecology, promoting natural materials such as Real Corozo, Real Horn, and upcycled materials, or those with natural components. It also proposes finishes that save energy and water.

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VALUPA

As the market for sustainable textiles expands, there’s a gap in alternative fashion accessories. valupa identified this need and received for its first product development the START-UPS FOR CIRCULARITY Award and the nomination for the Green Product Award. Visit valupa at Munich Fabric Start to explore circular fashion accessories, locally made from 100% renewable materials – Made in Germany.

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VOSTEX

This season’s collection is dedicated to offer top quality trims & accessories; all designed to nurture and encourage international fashion creators’ natural curiosity & creativity. With the most innovative designs and the possibility to create sustainable products it is the perfect choice for Spring/Summer 25 season.

VOSTEX

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WA WOHLATZ ADDITIONALS

WA Wohlatz Additionals have already noticed a tendency in the last few seasons that, after the rather clean, almost basic-like styles, there is a shift towards sporty, colourful statements. It will remain classy and chic, but you can play more with details in the trim area here and there. Logo buttons in metallic optics, logo tapes, silicone patches, eye-catching zipper solutions leased with silver and gold, neon also has its place again. More new products will be presented as well.

WA WOHLATZ ADDITIONALS

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YKK

Thanks to the scratch, corrosion and oxidation resistance of the material the new EXCELLA® zipper with stainless steel chain is strong, light and hypoallergenic and does not require any galvanic treatment. The latest collection of YKK also includes innovative products from the sustainable NATULON® line which uses recycled yarn for the tape and has a much lower carbon footprint than zips made with virgin polyester.

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In the universe of “The Warp of Symbiogenesis,” a collection of woven fabrics unfolds, aiming to foster appreciation for the intricate interconnections among Earth’s organisms. These fabrics carry five stories of invisible connections, narrating tales of cooperation, exploitation, and competition among fungi, lichens, corals, and plants. Each symbiotic relationship inspires a distinct weaving pattern, symbolizing the unique interactions between two species. Crafted from natural fibers sourced in Europe, the textile collection invites a reconsideration of the impact and interdependence shared by all organic life forms.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ADDITIONALS SPRING.SUMMER 25

9. May 2024

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SATAB

To meet market expectations and support customers in their eco-responsible strategy, Satab offers a new recycled cotton ribbon from a range of sustainable raw materials. The new ribbon is made from pre- and post-consumer recycled and virgin cotton yarn with Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification and is available in taffeta (Ref. 0021), herringbone (Ref. 0794) and coarse-grain needlefelt (Ref. 0088).

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SCF – SOCIÉTÉ CHOLETAISE DE FABRICATION

ENTRE 2 RIVES, the new SS 25 collection of the Société Choletaise de Fabrication, is inspired by French port cities. The Société Choletaise de Fabrication offers a collection of 200 textile accessories divided into 3 sections: shoe accessories (shoelaces, boot hooks, fringes, stripes), ready-to-wear accessories (laces, elastic laces, drawstrings sweatshirt, woven and breaded elastics) and leather goods accessories (cords, braids, straps, etc.). Discover their wide range of products, almost all of which are made of green materials.

SCF - SOCIÉTÉ CHOLETAISE DE FABRICATION

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STUDIO 9

This season, STUDIO 9 presents ARTISAN – A trim and packaging collection that embraces modern design tendencies through gender-neutral aesthetics. Inspired by the diversity of denim, the collection features items with a clean, playful or raw look, blending genres and materials. Each item reflects their sustainable design principles, while RFID and QR codes are integrated for enhanced functionality

STUDIO 9

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TEXCART

Warmth, light, colours, parties, nature, sense of lightness and freedom…It’s summer. Texcart’s SS 2025 collection is made with the use of shiny materials and bright colours. Matched in timeless combinations that express the enthusiasm for a season that wants us to be joyful, lively and open to the outside world. A range of new accessories, designed for denimwear, menswear, womenswear and eco-friendly fashion, will provide you with a reliable source of inspiration for your brand.

TEXCART

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TRIMCO GROUP

At Trimco Group, elegance is merged with boldness. The collection is balanced with warm and cool tones, creating a symbiosis of technology and nature that underscores their commitment to sustainable innovations. The designs, enhanced with NFC tech, RFID or QR code options, fuse functionality and style, while sensorial features elevate the tactile fashion experience. Featuring everything from sports styles to smart trims, they have focused the latest collection on monomaterials for better recycling, as well as recycled and innovative materials from youthful and outdoorsy to modern and sophisticated styles.

TRIMCO GROUP

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Die Fabric Trends Spring.Summer 25 – Part VIII

7. May 2024

In the FABRICS Area, around 600 international suppliers present their material innovations for all apparel segments. The complete product portfolio of fashionable woven and knitted fabrics made of wool, cotton, silk, blends and functional fibres is represented here. For the Spring.Summer 25 season, we present some highlights from international producers in our FABRICS blogposts:

PONTEX

For the next season, Pontex is focused on natural and light, almost imperceptible, fabrics for clothing: linen, linen and cotton, linen and Tencel. The challenge is to adapt to this changing climate respecting environment and the Made in Italy company answers with a new collection rich in natural, ecofriendly yarns. Among the main novelties concerning finishing, they offer the application on these natural fabrics of bio-resins with délavé effects.

PONTEX

PRINTSTORMING

PRINTSTORMING new graphic books – 10 years of Printstorming, a great reason to celebrate with you. Get one of 50 GOODIE BAGS and discover their NEW* Summer Book Baby Infants. Dinos, horses and kittens are presented in pastel spring colours such as Sorbet Pink and Blond Wood. Giraffe, lion and rhino experience many new adventures on safari in summer, in brilliant colours such as Electric Kumquat, Chlorophyll Green and Ray Flower.

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PROJECT SRL.

Versatility, sensoriality and responsibility are the peculiarities of the new SS25 collection of PROJECT SRL. Their fabrics are light and contemporary and are characterised by tonal textures, minimal and subtle details and by seasonless neutral colours: all these elements make their product range up to date yet timeless.

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RESOTEX

Upcycling with style, sense and expertise! Resotex has been the leading B2B wholesaler for overproduction and remnants for over 30 years. They buy up remnants from well-known brands, process them and sell them via their online shop resotex. de. 8,000 fabrics in the warehouse are immediately available. Here you can buy from as little as 1 metre and €50 net per order and have free samples sent to you in advance.

RESOTEX

SEIDRA TEXTILWERKE

Seidra’s summer collection impresses with beautiful colour combinations, new weaves and interesting textures. In addition to the usual high-quality pure linen items – which also include many creaseresistant linen fabrics – they also offer attractively priced alternatives. In the knitwear sector, they present modern and traditional patterns, as well as NOOS items. The combination of coordinated colours in woven and knitted items is still an absolute plus!

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Fabric Trends Spring.Summer 25 – Part VII

FABRIC HIGHLIGHTS FOR SPRING.SUMMER 25 - PART VII

30. April 2024

In the FABRICS Area, around 600 international suppliers present their material innovations for all apparel segments. The complete product portfolio of fashionable woven and knitted fabrics made of wool, cotton, silk, blends and functional fibres is represented here. For the Spring.Summer 25 season, we present some highlights from international producers in our FABRICS blogposts:

ÖZEN MENSUCAT

Özen Mensucat has over three decades of expertise in the industry and is located with a showroom in Istanbul and a cutting-edge factory in Çerkezköy, Turkey. The company gives priority to sustainability through the incorporation of groundbreaking recycled materials like Circulose®, certified regenerative agriculture products such as Regenagri® Cotton, and the use of sustainable materials such as TENCEL™ x REFIBRA™. With a focus on these new-generation materials and green chemistry solutions, Özen Mensucat supports shaping the future of eco-conscious fashion.

ÖZEN MENSUCAT

PAULO DE OLIVEIRA SA

The Spring/Summer collection of Paulo de Oliveira is inspired by naturals, comfort and light colours. They have a large offer of innovative linen mixtures that offer comfort and softness. Their focus is on sustainable raw materials produced in Europe with ecological processes, using recycled materials and renewable energy with state-of-the-art manufacturing processes that are most efficient in the world regarding low carbon footprint.

PAULO DE OLIVEIRA SA

POLOPIQUÉ

Polopiqué defines fabric and jersey collections through research and sustainability, focusing on achieving three-dimensionality, nuanced colours, and a mix of materials. They specialize in crafting eco-sustainable fabrics and jerseys using in-house developed yarns. Each season, their range caters to diverse needs in men’s, women’s, and home textile collections, blending passion with fashion, showcasing from Portugal to the world.

POLOPIQUÉ

POLYTEX STOFFEN

Explore the Spring/Summer 25 collection of Polytex Stoffen and dive into vibrant colors like Fel Lime, Apricot Crush and Ibiza Blue. Discover eco-friendly innovations in their yoga line with sustainable fabrics and recycled pineapple material. This season is all about botanical prints, joyful design, fun prints and arty basics. Excitingly, they now offer small minimum quantities to meet diverse needs.

POLYTEX STOFFEN

PONGEES

As designers look to source sustainable fabrics from suppliers with sustainable consciousness, Pongees has seen a greater demand for its plain eco-friendly, dyed silks and is continuing to add new colours to its collection. It has also introduced a bespoke shade card catalogue service so buyers can build their personal silk reference guide, which will save on wastage.

PONGEES

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The latest accessory developments for Spring.Summer 25 – Part IV

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ADDITIONALS SPRING.SUMMER 25

25. April 2024

The latest developments for buttons, ribbons, decorative stones, closures, linings, lace, embroidery, interlinings as well as labeling and branding solutions will be presented by around 200 leading international ingredients and accessories suppliers in the ADDITIONALS Area at MUNICH FABRIC START.

MEDIKE LANDES

Medike Landes’ SS/25 Collection highlights a resurgence of our low impact Chrome-Free Leather options, which are available in a wide variety of colours and finishes. The neutral earthy tone of the leather label provides balance to one of their eyecatching radiant yellow belts.

MEDIKE LANDES

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MOKUBA BY RIBBON LINE

Mokuba’s prestigious and contemporary collection always focusing on high-quality items, is committed to environmental sustainability by avoiding over– production. Raw materials include natural silk, linen, cotton, among others – an exquisite selection with great taste and quality that for sure will inspire others on their creations. Enjoy Mokuba’s selection for Spring.Summer 25.

MOKUBA BY RIBBON LINE

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NILÖRN

Introducing MONO and BASECAMP – two highlights of Nilörn’s new design collection for spring/summer 25: At the core of MONO‘s philosophy lies the idea of using single or minimal materials that are easily separable, making reuse and recycling for garments more accessible and efficient. BASECAMP is a range of outdoor products that prioritises functionality and durability, blending plant-based materials with bluesign® certified metal components.

NILÖRN

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ÖZTAN TEKSTIL

With their 30 years of experience and neverending excitement, Öztan Tekstil will present their collections in line with the 2025 trend colours. Apricot Crush is popular in terms of its versatile harmonious tones, the importance of orange in the transition between seasons and its commitment to sustainable goals. Midnight Plum contains strong dark purple and tones suitable for space exploration and metaverse themes. The solid gray confirms the importance of recyclability and sustainability. Also, they offer soothing and calming pastel green tones of cold matcha.

ÖZTAN TEKSTIL

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PB ACCESSORIES

For SS’25, PB ACCESSORIES sees a strong trend towards less color: monochrome, pastel tones, clean looks, reduced contrasts and a more neat casual style characterise this season. In womenswear feminine influences are increasing, sportiness is declining – puristic elegance is fashionable. Café Latte in the “dressed” area and Lagoon for sportswear are central colours. Monograms are again an important design element. Materialwise PB believes in recycled polyester for tapes and strings, plastic substitutes of renewable raw materials for sports hardware and inox for metal trims as the most relevant contributions towards sustainable fashion – obviously besides digital processes.

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by Chantal Graeff