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No wash, no filter: Gen Z’s raw and real denim fix

A shift in the form of heritage, raw denim is re-emerging under the watch of a Gen-Z cohort that is guided by the thirst for directness, authenticity and self-expression. Against the backdrop of current multi-crisis, younger, brand-agnostic generations are pushing against fast trend cycles and by-passing marketing ploys to considerately work out...

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Textile Exchange: Fashion still relying on virgin, fossil-based synthetic fibres

Data from non-profit Textile Exchange’s latest Materials Market Report shows that the market share of virgin, fossil-based synthetics continued to increase in 2023, while that of cotton and recycled fibres declined. These findings correspond to those of a survey among 50 major fashion brands by NGO Changing Markets Foundation: The brands...

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From fibre to garment: the technical 'make-up' of your clothing

In this background piece, we tell you all about the 'technical construction' of your garment. From fibre to garment. We start with the final product, your garment, and go back one step at a time. To the fabrics, the yarns and the fibres/raw materials. We also cover finishing processes. Content • Fabrics (+ finishing processes) • Yarns • Fibres...

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Challenge the Fabric connected leaders within the fashion, textile, and forest industries to drive collective change

For the second edition of Challenge the Fabric (CTF), industry professionals engaged in panel discussions with a focus on cross-industry collaboration and innovation. By connecting prominent brands and forward-thinking suppliers, CTF is increasing awareness about biobased, man-made cellulosic fibre (MMCF) material. The pioneering initiative...

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Challenge The Fabric – scale the impact through collaboration

With a focus on sustainability, transparency, and material innovation, Challenge the Fabric aims to improve and connect the supply chain of man-made cellulosic fibre (MMCF) textiles. Participants in the pioneering cross-industry initiative include the OTB Group, Pangaia, Nona Source, a resale platform of surplus fabrics from the LVMH Houses, and...

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MII Launches Virtual Material Innovation Conference May 18 & 19

Forager, MycoWorks, VitroLabs, Modern Meadow, NFW, Everlane and others partner with MII for the inaugural gathering of industry experts discussing the future of the material sectors To support the development and adoption of next-gen materials, the Material Innovation Initiative is launching the inaugural Material Innovation Conference. This...

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Podcast: Digital Materials in 2020, with Chris Hillyer from Deckers Brands

Director of Innovation at Deckers Brands, Chris Hillyer, joins us to catch up on where the fashion world is right now with regards to digital materials. Are more companies adopting this technology as a serious path to a quicker and more efficient product development process? What are the limitations? Do those limitations even need to be overcome...

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Top five ways consumers want brands to be more sustainable

New research suggests that over half (52 percent) of consumers in the UK and US want the fashion industry to become more sustainable, but 45 percent find it difficult to know which fashion brands are really committed to sustainability. According to a survey of 2,000 consumers commissioned by e-commerce personalisation and retail AI platform...

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​Spring Summer 2019 Key Materials Directions

Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers a first look at the key material directions for Spring Summer 2019 as seen across the international fabric shows. The Trendstop team give FashionUnited readers an exclusive guide to the essential materials, fabrics and finishes that will be inspiring fashion and lifestyle for Spring Summer 2019 and beyond....

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