FABRIC HIGHLIGHTS & MATERIAL NOVELTIES FOR AUTUMN.WINTER 25/26 - PART V
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:
RE/UPCYCLE ALPACA BY INCALPACA
In a context where fast fashion is gaining strength among consumers and the use of synthetic and ephemeral materials is favored by brands, Alpaca fibre is becoming a bright spot for a more sustainable and eco-friendly fashion world. The use this fibre in Incalpaca’s garments and products allows them to show their customers that luxury and environmental responsibility can co-exist.
At Incalpaca they are aware of the environmental impact of their manufacturing process and although they know that alpaca fibre is a more sustainable material, it is important to find ways to reuse the waste of this natural fibre to create a more conscious, circular and sustainable fashion. In this way, as part of their commitment, they have developed a highly specialized unit and system to create high quality, durable, ecological and inimitable luxury garments from leftovers, by-products, deadstock and waste, taking advantage of the great qualities of alpaca fibre.
The Re/Upcycle Alpaca project has been recognized in the German Design Awards 2024, organized by the German Design Council, which awards excellence in design based on innovation, industry impact and commitment to sustainability. At Incalpaca they are proud to have achieved the ‘Gold’ level in “Eco Design” category, the highest award in the event. This recognition underlines their commitment to sustainable innovation, the environment and our community. With Re/UpCycle, we can recycle more than 120,000 kilos of fibre per year and reduce the impact of their manufacturing process, promoting a green and sustainable business model.
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“RE/UPcycle Alpaca is characterised by its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility at every stage of the design and manufacturing process.”
Incalpaca winner of the prestigious German Design Award in the Eco-Design category
The Peruvian textile company has been honoured in 2024 with a prestigious eco-design prize from the German Design Awards for its RE/UPcycle Alpaca project.
The prize was awarded in the ‘Excellent Product Design – Eco Design’ category and underlines the brand’s efforts and commitment to creating a product line made from regenerated natural fibre textile waste that is given a new life in everyday products, according to the company.
‘RE/UPcycle Alpaca is characterised by its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility at every stage of the design and manufacturing process. From the careful selection of recycled materials to ethical production practices, the project embodies Incalpaca’s core values of creating high-quality products with minimal impact on the environment,’ Incalpaca said in its concept.
The German Design Award is internationally recognised for its rigorous judging process and its focus on design excellence, Incalpaca said.
“We are thrilled and honoured to have been awarded ‘Gold’ at the German Design Awards,” said Diego Saca, Marketing Manager. “This success reflects our ongoing commitment to sustainable innovation and spurs us on to continue leading the textile industry towards responsible practices,” he added.
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