Sustainability

ReSOURCE - Autumn.Winter 24/25

ReSOURCE HIGHLIGHTS FOR Autumn.Winter 24/25

24. October 2023

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:

REGENAGRI

regenagri is a regenerative agriculture initiative addressing the issues of soil health and the climate and biodiversity crisis. 100% regenagri CO.

  • Categories: Organic/Natural
  • Composition: 100% Cotton
  • Certifications: ISO 14001, regenagri Content Standard, STANDARD 100 by Oeko-Tex®
  • Applications: Active Wear, Cotton Fabrics, Jersey Fabrics
  • Supplier: ÖZEN MENSUCAT

regenagriMORE ABOUT ÖZEN MENSUCAT AT RESOURCE

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InResST

InResST® Recycled Nylon is made from ghost fishing nets.

  • Categories: Recycled, Regenerated Celulosics
  • Composition: 70% ECOVERO™, 30% InResST® Recycled Nylon
  • Certifications: FSC, GRS, ISO 14001, STANDARD 100 by Oeko-Tex®
  • Applications: Active Wear, Jacquard, Jersey Fabrics, Lenzing™ Technologies, Recycled Textiles, Regenerative Textiles
  • Supplier: ÖZEN MENSUCAT

InResSTMORE ABOUT ÖZEN MENSUCAT AT RESOURCE

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REFIT

REFIT is a high-end, eco-friendly, uncoated paper. It includes 40% post-consumer recycled waste topped up with 15% wool fibers. It is 100% recyclable and biodegradable.

  • Categories: Recycled, Regenerated Celulosics
  • Composition: 40% Paper, 40% rec Paper, 20% Cellulose
  • Certifications: FSC
  • Applications: Accessoires, Cellulose, Membrane, Labels, Labels, Recycled Textiles
  • Supplier: TEXCART S.R.L.

MORE ABOUT TEXCART AT RESOURCE

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DESSERTO

Desserto is a cactus- based biomaterial as an alternative to leather.

  • Categories: Leather & Alternatives
  • Composition: 65% Biobased content, 15% Cotton, 20% Polyester
  • Certifications: STANDARD 100 by Oeko-Tex®
  • Applications: Accessoires, Labels, Hangtags, Labels
  • Supplier: Redmark

DESSERTOMORE ABOUT REDMARK AT RESOURCE

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MONO MATARIAL HANG-TAGS

FSC rec paper hangtags + FSC mix paper strings, simplifying waste sorting.

  • Categories: Recycled, Regenerated Celulosics
  • Composition: 100% rec Paper, 100% Paper
  • Certifications: FSC
  • Applications: Labels, Hangtags
  • Supplier: STUDIO 9 DENMARK A/S

MROE ABOUT STUDIO 9 DENMARK AT RESOURCE

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ALGADYE

Algae-based dye is fully biodegradable and can be applied to various fabrics. Made from our patented, award-winning formulation, ALGADYE™ is best used for large-scale dyeing and surfaces, so you can make a large-scale sustainable impact. ALGADYE™ contains algae’s botanical properties that offer skincare benefits to those who wear it.

  • Categories: Innovative Alternatives, Pollution free
  • Composition: 87% Nylon, 13% Elastane
  • Certifications: Bluesign
  • Applications: Eco Finish
  • Supplier: ALGAEING

ALGAEINGMORE ABOUT ALGALIFE AT RESOURCE

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FALMOUTH

100% Regenerative Cotton. Regenerative Cotton is a revolutionary method of cultivating cotton which seeks to upturn the environmental effects of industrial farming.

  • Categories: Regenerated Celulosics
  • Composition: 100% Cotton
  • Certifications: regenagri Content Standard
  • Applications: Cotton Fabrics, Regenerative Textiles
  • Supplier: SÖKTAS TEKSTIL A.S

MORE ABOUT SÖKTAS TEKSTIL A.S. AT RESOURCE

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ALGADYE

Algae-based dye is fully biodegradable and can be applied to various fabrics. Made from our patented, award-winning formulation, ALGADYE™ is best used for large-scale dyeing and surfaces, so you can make a large-scale sustainable impact. ALGADYE™ contains algae’s botanical

  • Categories: Innovative Alternatives, Pollution free
  • Composition: 18% Elastane-Spandex, 72% rec Nylon
  • Certifications: Bluesign
  • Applications: Eco Finish
  • Supplier: ALGAEING

ALGAEINGMORE ABOUT ALGALIFE AT RESOURCE

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by Chantal Graeff

The Fabric Trends Autumn.Winter 24/25 - Part VIII

Fabrics Highlights for Autumn.Winter 24/25 - Part VIII

19. October 2023

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 Autumn.Winter 24/25 season, we present some highlights from international producers in our FABRICS blogposts:

YÜNSA

Leading fashion trends with its innovative products developed with a focus on sustainability, Yünsa responds to increasing comfort expectations with highly elastic, functional fabrics, while offering a rich variety of colors and patterns that appeal to all ages and styles. Developed to meet the needs of different customers, Yünsa collections offer quality, elegance and comfort together with the latest fashion.

YÜNSA

ZEYNAR

In Zeynar autumn.winter 24/25 collection the color focuses of the season are intense rust, apricot crush, matcha, and plum. The combination of plum with matcha is futuristic and calming. Aprico Crush stands for hope and raises positivity which is rounded off by a little autumn dust with intense rust. As environmental-friendly company, they focus on continuously developing sustainable fabrics in their entire collection.

ZEYNAR

KARMA KOKTEYL KNITTINGS

Karma Kokteyl is a fabric manufacturer over 35 years of experience. Over these years, we continue to our production by following the latest innovations on the fashion and techonological developements. Our main vision is to give our customers fast and quality production according to their exact requests. In our compay, we are able to produce fabrics like;  Single jersey, Double jersey, Jacquards, Ribs, Interlock, Elec. Jacquards,Pique. The key fibres used are; viscose, cotton, polyamide, polyester, linen and spandex with also of branded yarns like lycra, modal, tencel, lyocell, and organic cottons.As a company,  it is our goal for the new season to continue working with sustainable fibers and their blends, as well as jacquard and interlock knitting.

KARMA KOKTEYL KNITTINGS

VICTOR TÊXTEIS

Victor Têxteis is a trademark of Pinto Nogueira Lda, a family company operating in the national textile sector, certified by Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® and GRS-Global Recycled Standard®. They have over 29 years of experience and are based in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. Their core business is production and supply of sustainable textile solutions, mostly produced in Portugal, in order to create articles such as swimwear and sportswear (Mesh, Polyamide, Polyester). They have a great concern with sustainability, and they have a selection of high quality environmentally friendly fabrics.

VICTOR TÊXTEIS

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The Fabric Trends Autumn.Winter 24/25 - Part VII

Fabrics Highlights for Autumn.Winter 24/25 - Part VII

12. October 2023

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 Autumn.Winter 24/25 season, we present some highlights from international producers in our FABRICS blogposts:

SUNDAG

Autumn/winter time is time for wool. Wool in many weights, knitting techniques and creative interpretations. Boiled wool 100% wool, uni or printed, boiled wool 80% wool + 20% cotton in plain and colourful jacquards also with relief and tops, wool plush, wool fleece, wool knits, wool jerseys conventional, controlled organic animal husbandry and GOTS. Heavy wool-cotton jacquard knits Cotton teddy uni and as jacquards with wool – more wool is not possible!

SUNDAG

TARGET SRL

New capsule collection: luxury knitwear for timeless pieces. In a period of growing resource scarcity Target meets consumers’ desire to invest into long lasting and timeless pieces. Adding another line to its collection of Raschel qualities with sustainable fibers, new tonal and classical qualities in cashmere, silk and virgin wool will be launched in the current winter collection.

TARGET

TEKSTINA

Bonding is the main theme of Tekstina’s Winter 2024-25 collection. In today’s world we all need a certain connection, whether with nature, each other or our heritage. Taking care of ourselves, people that surround us and nevertheless our planet is key to wellbeing of humankind. Our ideas are presented through stories: Games, Botanical, Scandinavian winter, Art/Craft/Heritage, Nostalgic, Abstract & Mystical.

TEKSTINA

TROFICOLOR

The new AW 24/25 collection of Troficolor presents a wide selection of different articles, developed with raw materials and production processes that respect the environment. They expanded their offer for denim and fabrics with BCI cotton, organic cotton with GOTS / OCS certification, recycled cotton and polyester with GRS / RCS certification. Highlights are Flannels with different patterns, Corduroy with different wales widths, Quilted Fabrics in different designs and their Velvet Denim concept, denim ready-to-wear with a velvet touch and wool look.

TROFICOLOR

VERHEES TEXTILES

Verhees Textiles is a leading fabric importer with self-developed and exclusive collections, for textile sales and the garment sector. Every season they offer an extensive fashion collection consisting of over 500 new items. These are always based on the latest prints and colours, the most modern designs in the most diverse materials. Take a look at their online shop to discover the complete assortment.

VERHEES TEXTILES

VISBATEX

Visbatex is all about innovative, sustainable and multifunctional textiles made using bamboo viscose. The fabrics are comfortable to wear, environmentally friendly, breathable, skin-friendly, antibacterial and durable. All compositions contain at least 50 % bamboo viscose and are available in different blends. Visbatex is a pioneering company that brings together the opportunities presented by nature with wisdom from science and research. Performance by nature!

VISBATEX

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The latest accessory developments for Autumn.Winter 24/25 - Part IV

THE LATEST HIGHLIGHT OF THE ADDITIONAL COLLECTIONS AUTUMN.WINTER 24/25

10. October 2023

We present 7 manufacturers who showed their new designs for the Autumn.Winter 24/25 season at MUNICH FABRIC START.

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.

STUDIO 9

Studio 9 presents FLARE, its latest trim and packaging collection, designed with a blend of elegance and boldness. Immerse yourself in the dynamic spectrum of styles, textures and high-quality materials that ignites your senses and embraces multifunctionality. Rather than a seasonal focus, the collection aims to inspire with diverse themes and customisable details that enhance your unique brand identity.

STUDIO 9

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TEXCART

Menswear and Womenswear, as well as Denim and Active lines, show the many facets of Texcart FW 24/25 collection. In order to satisfy the continuous need for creativity and comfort, this collection focuses on new blends of materials and techniques, with a particular emphasis on volumes and colors like: intense rust, purplish reds and mystical greens. The collection presents nine “trends” with many solutions for this ever-changing market and two eco-friendly lines. On their website www.texcart.com you can ask for a password to access our Reserved Area and see all collections.

TEXCART

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TRIMCO GROUP

Introducing The VIBE – A trims collection about creating cohesive connections through colors and textures that embody a unique vibe. Visit Trimco Group at H1 E2 to explore options for your formal, contemporary, active, or denim collections. Learn about the latest fiber-to-fiber recycling innovations and other sustainable materials, while still capturing the essence of popular trends. Inclusive and practical, from earthy tones or idyllic pastels, the new VIBE collection by Trimco Group is crafted to match different fashion styles, personalities, and looks.

TRIMCO GROUP

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UNION KNOPF

Based on the analysis of global trends in men’s and women’s fashion, every year Union Knopf launches a new collections of clothing fasteners for the winter season. The collections feature ideas based on classics and innovative concepts that inspire tailoring businesses. Union Knopf takes a responsible approach to sustainability in the fashion industry, creating raw materials and choosing environmentally friendly production methods. They also respond to the new and occuring market demands.

UNION KNOPF

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VALUPA

valupa develops sustainable and circular supplies such as buckles, buttons, rings and other accessories locally from 100% renewable raw materials. In January 2023, the startup registered its first patent for a new type of modular buckle system. The innovative product design makes it possible to replace buckles, e.g. from a backpack, without having to dispose the otherwise intact end product.

VALUPA

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WA WOHLATZ ADDITIONALS

WA Wohlatz Additionals focuses on various trends in the additionals area at the same time. On the one hand, more value, more luxury in the form of gold and lurex, rhinestones and striking colours in all areas, which must, however, be sporty and reinterpreted. Quality is more valued than quantity in times of weak ordering activity, war and inflation. Their jacquard and metallic range has been expanded. On the other hand, the sustainable area and proof of certificates are becoming more and more important. With their European productions, they can cover the whole range.

WA WOHLATZ ADDITIONALS

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WE NORDIC

We Nordic Label Studios is expanding their operations in Germany by opening a new studio in Hamburg. This is a significant milestone for the company, as they want to extend their reach and bring their world-class label and packaging solutions closer to even more customers. They are renowned for high-quality certified branding solutions, including clothing labels, hangtags, care labels, polybags, and packaging. Their focus on sustainability is reflected in their use of certified materials, such as GOTS-certified organic cotton FSC certified paper and GRS-certified yarns.

WE NORDIC

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The Fabric Trends Autumn.Winter 24/25 - Part VI

Fabrics Highlights for Autumn.Winter 24/25 - Part VI

28. September 2023

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 Autumn.Winter 24/25 season, we present some highlights from international producers in our FABRICS blogposts:

PONTEX

Since 1972 Pontex presents collections that combine elegance and performance by proposing fabrics for unique garments that last forever. Among the main season’s novelties are velvets proposed with the new crushed finishing too, as piece-dyed version for an elegant look with an innovative aspect. Furthermore, you find velvets with a bicolour effect obtained thanks to the application of resins on garment-dyed pieces. Cupro is the eco-friendly fabric chosen for this season by the brand Made in Italy: light, fresh and breathable and, most of all, sustainable, biodegradable and 100% recyclable.

PONTEX

PRINTSTORMING new graphic books

Our A/W 24-25 colour palette relies heavily on energetic hues such as pink flash, cyber lime and electric jade in combination with black, and takes an almost surreal direction in conjunction with “old familiar” lovely motifs. Are you currently looking for support in taking your designs from 2D to 3D, or are you looking for fresh design input for your moodboards? Feel free to come by, we will show you what possibilities we have for you.

PRINTSTORMING

PROJECT SRL

Quality, sustainability and innovation: our autumn.winter 24/25 creations combine traditional techniques with modern aesthetics. Project SRL blends fibers together creating soft and light color mixes to obtain delicate yet compact fabrics with textured and three dimensional surfaces. They utilized dyed threads such as mouliné, flamed and buttoned yarns to provide a fresh interpretation of classic pied de poule, check and cover fabrics.

PROJECT

SERIDE SRL

Sense of memories and traditions are shown in the “Suspended moment” theme (dull yellow, blue ruined and corroded by sand). Nature symbolism preservation is described in their second theme “Re-Born” characterized by nature’s lush greens and warm shades of pinks. Different shades of deep blue and contrasting accents are part of the third theme “In the darkness” and synthetics pinks, fake platinum blondes and plastic silver delineate the last “It’s Fantastic” theme.

SERIDE

SEIDRA TEXTILWERKE

In the new winter collection from Seidra, classic bindings, through multicolored chains, become colorful eye-catchers. To ensure a good combination possibility, they partly offer up to 20 colour variants per article. In addition to the usual high-quality pure wool articles, they also offer attractively priced alternatives. In knitwear they have modern and traditional patterns as well as NOOS articles availabl

SEIDRA

SERIKO GROUP

Seriko Group was established in 2010 after 29 years of experience in textile business. They provide woven fabrics with compositions deriving from filament viscose, staple viscose, cotton, linen, acetate, modal, tencel, polyester and their blends. Sustainability is at the heart of their fabric developments like organic, recycled and sustainable compositions that are available. They work with some of Turkey’s leading dyeing and printing factories to achieve the best results on woven fabric qualities.

SERIKO

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The latest accessory developments for Autumn.Winter 24/25 - Part III

THE LATEST HIGHLIGHT OF THE ADDITIONAL COLLECTIONS AUTUMN.WINTER 24/25

26. September 2023

We present 6 manufacturers who showed their new designs for the Autumn.Winter 24/25 season at MUNICH FABRIC START.

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.

MOKUBA BY RIBBON LINE

Prestigious Mokuba launches Articles nº 8820 and 8821: These stretch metallic satin ribbons count on pure silver in their composition. Pure silver provides yarn with a long lasting gloss and a much higher quality that distinguishes them from the rest in the market using aluminium or tin. Great taste and quality that for sure will inspire designers on their creations.

MOKUBA BY RIBBON LINE

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NILORN

Nilorn Group operates offices in 18 countries and offers optimal solutions that add value to your brand. Through their six pillars of Design, Product development, Production, Sustainability, Logistics, and Global Presence, they provide holistic solutions that enhance brand identity. Guided by innovation and sustainability, they assist their clients in making responsible choices by offering recycled, biobased, vegan, and certified materials.

NILORN

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ÖZTAN TEXTILE

Now the world is changing, if we don’t protect it, everything will get worse day by day. For this reason, Öztan Textile produces environmentally friendly products and accessories from recycled raw materials in order to reverse the deteriorating fate of the world in all areas. They know how important an accessory is: everything starts and changes with a small touch, it attracts much more attention than expected. Öztan Tekstil has been taking a step forward in the sector with the awareness of this for 30 years.

ÖZTAN TEXTILE

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PANAMA TRIMMINGS

Unleashing Beauty: Elevating Viridis® Labels with Microinjection Technique

Viridis® labels can be made even more beautiful by adding intricate details and textures using a sustainable microinjection technique. This method not only enhances the visual appeal of the labels but also makes them interesting to touch. By using eco-friendly microinjection production methods, designers not only create raised elements that captivate the senses but also contribute to the overall sustainability of Viridis® labels. This innovative approach transforms Viridis® labels into visually stunning and engaging works of art while also showing a commitment to the environment by using sustainable materials and production techniques.

PANAMA TRIMMINGS

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PETER BÜDEL GMBH

PB ACCESSORIES embraces the comeback of a more dressed-up style with classic looks, sophisticated silhouettes and suiting styles in menswear and womenswear. This is reflected in classic patterns and monochromatic colors. Soft tones like Banana Yellow, Cool Matcha, and Light Lilac dominate, with sportive influences of Neon Orange and Hot Magenta. Subtle decorative elements replace traditional rhinestones for a touch of glamour. The trend of (imitation) leather patching continues to be relevant.

PETER BÜDEL

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REDMARK

Redmark shapes fashion accessories in a sartorial way. Backstamped, printed or woven leather labels, printed tags, embroidered patches, metal and packaging: the garments of the most famous brands in the world would not be the same without these high-quality accessories, which complete the garment, making it a work of art – and unique, like the wearer.

REDMARK

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The Fabric Trends Autumn.Winter 24/25 - Part V

Fabrics Highlights for Autumn.Winter 24/25 - Part V

21. September 2023

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 Autumn.Winter 24/25 season, we present some highlights from international producers in our FABRICS blogposts:

MYSIA FABRIC

Mysia Fabric produces with innovative materials for a greener future. Their production facility offers all brands and designers answers to sustainable and fast deadlines demands. With its designers who closely follow the world fashion trends, it creates two main and two intermediate collections per year and prepares special collections according to customer demand.

MYSIA FABRIC

NOOTEBOOM TEXTILES

Nooteboom Textiles’ winter collection contains a wide range of knitted and woven fabrics. Highlights are stretch leather, lurex chanel and wool bouclé mélange. Nooteboom also offers a strong selection in chiffon lurex prints, ponti di roma prints, viscose prints and denim prints which can be combined with several plain dyed basics.

NOOTEBOOM TEXTILES

ÖZDOKU

Founded in 1970, Özdoku is one of the leading fabric producers in their sector which always gives priority to quality, best service and sustainability. With the new 24/25 AW collection, Özdoku aims to continue eco-friendly production & sustainability and offers a wide range of woven, jacquard and jersey collections by referring to new fashion trends. Their line is dedicated for Women’s, Men’s and Kids wear for Pants, Jacket,Skirts, Dress, Suiting, and many more.

ÖZDOKU

ÖZTEK

ÖZTEK, TURKEY addresses the need for functional but versatile garments. New mobility and all-purpose functional items which are breathable, durable, yet fashionable are key wardrobe drivers. Using sustainable materials to create adaptable pieces to extend garment life span and longevity, Öztek’s new line of functional fabrics combines an authentic fashion approach with core usability – also for bonded articles.

ÖZTEK

POLYTEX STOFFEN

Focusing on sustainability, their latest fabric innovation for the autumn/winter collection 24/25 season introduces pineapple-derived material. Other bestsellers remain modal, viscose and bamboo. The collection showcases fascinating colours such as ‘Dazzling Blue’, ‘Harvest Pumpkin’, ‘Tomato’ , ‘Viva Magenta’ and ‘Amethyst Orchid’. Abstract designs and blurry prints remain on trend and reflect the modern aesthetic of the collection.

POLYTEX STOFFEN

PONGEES

Silk specialists Pongees has added more colour options to its top selling qualities, such as marocain, taffeta, georgette, sand washed spun silk and stretch satin, and will be launching new shades of pastels and deeper tones at the show. Some collections are now available in more than 100 colours. Minimum order is 1 metre and fabrics are held in stock at its UK warehouse so delivery is fast. Pongees has set up a specialist delivery service so European customers with a VAT/EORI number will be able to receive their orders free of any additional import charges – just as they did pre-Brexit.

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A cultural heritage - Sustainable Innovations

A cultural heritage

The Linen Project by Crafts Council Nederland

Sustainable Innovations

19. September 2023

Flax was traditionally grown as a crop in the Netherlands, and Dutch linen was one of the most sought-after for a long time because of its good quality. Today that is no longer the case. Therefore, in 2018, Crafts Council Nederland, in cooperation with the Fashion Design Master of ArtEZ University, initiated ‘The Linen Project’ to revive the economic viability of local flax cultivation and linen production in the Netherlands, while transforming it in a sustainable way.

The Linen Project aims to change and challenge thinking in a multidisciplinary way across fields and sectors – agriculture, history, heritage, (landscape)
architecture, fashion, food, crafts, design, contemporary art, economics, innovative business. After all, the whole world is changing. On the one hand, people are more digitally connected to each other than ever before. But at the same time, there is a growing interest in connecting to the products we use and consume every day and how they are made. How and where are our roots? How can we reconnect with deep human values and ancient knowledge and skills? The Linen Project explores the tradition of linen production in the Netherlands and drives the exchange of different values, knowledge, skills and competences across industry boundaries.

Learning by doing is the motto of the project: prototypes of new economic, social and cultural ecosystems are created in a dynamic environment, demonstrating the vital importance of (biological) diversity. The production process involves only four steps – the flax from 2019, for example, was grown on the Lingehof near Arnhem (NL), mechanically processed by Van de Bilt Zaden en Vlas in Sluiskil (NL), spun in Poland and woven into linen by Enschede Textielstad in Enschede (NL). In the process, “old” knowledge meets new technologies, so that future production is based on and builds on a restored connection between people and nature.

“The Linen Project is our collaborative effort to understand the making of local textiles and experience the beauty of it. This is a shared journey where we, learning by doing, rediscover our relationship with nature and each other.”

WILLEMIEN IPPEL, CO-FOUNDER CRAFTS COUNCIL NEDERLAND

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Cooperation is key

Process Runway – from farm to fabric by Enschede Textielstad

Sustainable Innovations

12. September 2023

Local and recycled: Enschede Textielstad was founded in 2013 by Annemieke Koster to create responsibly produced fabrics from recycled yarns and local raw materials such as flax, hemp and wool for apparel and interior textiles. To keep the supply chain as short and regional as possible, one of the main focuses of the concept is to develop smart and circular uses of waste streams and local resources – for example, Dutch wool. Its quality is not good enough to make clothes from, and to date there has been no viable business model in sight for this resource – so it has been burned. However, what is not good enough for clothing may be absolutely sufficient for other purposes, so Enschede Textielstad now weaves fabrics from the wool that are ideal for upholstered furniture.

The same applies to linen – there have been no projects with economic viability in the Netherlands to date. To change this, The Linen Project was founded in 2019 as an initiative of Crafts Council Nederland and ArtEZ University of Fine Arts (see feature in also this Sustainable Innovations issue). In 2020, the two projects began a collaboration based on division of labor, with Enschede Textielstad acting as a weaving mill for flax cultivated in the Netherlands.

“We are bridging the gap between mass production and laboratory scale testing. We do so with a focus on sustainable, local and social production on the most innovative machine the industry has to offer. With our investment and expertise we help the industry move forward by testing new materials in early stages of development.”

ANNEMIEKE KOSTER, FOUNDER ENSCHEDE TEXTIELSTAD

This collaboration is accompanied by a new cooperative business model: instead of simply selling the fabric by the meter to customers, a subscription model was designed for The Linen Project. Customers become part of the supply chain and share responsibility for the process of harvesting, weaving and finishing. The fabrics are then sold as “lots”, with all the imperfections as these are part of the subscription.

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The Fabric Trends Autumn.Winter 24/25 - Part IV

Fabrics Highlights for Autumn.Winter 2024/ 25 - Part IV

7. September 2023

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 Autumn.Winter 24/25 season, we present some highlights from international producers in our FABRICS blogposts:

KNIPIDEE

Knipidee International, a family business with its roots in the Netherlands and now growing strongly outside the borders with focus on a strong basic and seasonal fabric collection. The new collection is as usual stylish and versatile, with fabrics like warm faux fur, lots of quilted fabrics for luxury coats, corduroy stepped, knitted jacquards, velvet and beautiful satin designs.

KNIPIDEE

Leichtfried Loden

Sustainability 2.0 – Leichtfried Loden does care about animal welfare and they have only been using certified mulesing-free Australian Merino wool since 2020. From autumn 2023, they will go one step further and certify the entire production process according to RWS (Responsible Wool Standard) in order to meet the high requirements of their customers.

Leichtfried Loden

LEMAR

Transforming Waste into Opportunity! Advancing sustainability with fabrics woven with yarns developed from Recycled End-of-Life Tyres! Discarded tyres have become a global concern and it is crucial to explore innovative solutions that promote a circular economy. By transforming this waste into amazing fabrics, Lemar will be able to deliver environmental preservation, resource efficiency, and economic benefits. Come and see yourself!

LEMAR

LENZING

The Lenzing Group stands for ecologically responsible production of specialty fibers made from the renewable raw material wood and strives for the efficient utilization and processing of all raw materials and offers solutions to help redirect the textile sector towards a sustainable industry. As an innovation leader, Lenzing is a partner of global textile manufacturers and drives many new technological developments. TENCEL™ x REFIBRA™ is one of the sustainable fiber innovations which contributes to circular economy. The pioneering REFIBRA™ technology involves upcycling cotton scraps from garment production.

LENZING

MER FABRIC

Mer Fabric, a fabric manufacturer specializing in garments, has exciting plans to introduce fresh woven fabrics in various categories such as shirts, pants, dresses, and childrenswear. Our aim is to cater to specific customer requirements with enhanced flexibility. Furthermore, we are actively engaged in advancing sustainable products, constantly striving to make notable progress in this area.

MER FABRIC

MMRA

MMRA 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 Nettle, Printed Yarns, Linen, Tencel, and banana with pineapple stands out. M.M.R.A. is committed to Oeko-Tex, Gots, GRS and OCS certifications.

MMRA

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