Sustainability

ReSOURCE manufacturers focus on bio-based alternatives & natural colorants II

ReSOURCE HIGHLIGHTS FOR Spring.Summer 24 II

13. April 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:

ALGA CARTA

Certified Alga Carta paper contains seaweeds, that damages the eco system of Venice lagoon.

  • Categories: Natural
  • Composition: 100% Paper
  • Certifications: FSC
  • Applications: Hangtags
  • Supplier: We Nordic Label Studios

ALGA CARTAMORE OF WE NORDIC AT RESOURCE

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PINATEX

Pinatex is a leather alternative made from waste pineapple leaf fibre and corn based PLA.

  • Categories: Leather & Alternatives, Recycled
  • Composition: 100% Pinatex®
  • Certifications: BSCI amfori
  • Applications: Accessoires, Labels, Leather Accessories, Leathers & Alternatives
  • Supplier:  Medike Landes Lederwarenfabrik GmbH

PINATEXMORE OF MEDIKE LANDES LEDERWARENFABRIK AT RESOURCE

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ROICA

Roica is an agile, multi-faceted and sustainable stretch that redefines the new circularity, delivering the style, support and finish, trusted to match the performance demands and ambitions of the new generation contemporary consumer. ROICA™ V550, part of the ROICA Eco-Smart™ family, is the premium, sustainable stretch yarn that degrades without releasing harmful substances into the environment, according to the Hohenstein’s environmental certification.

  • Categories: Biodegradable, Pollution free, Regenerated Celulosics
  • Composition: 3% Roica™ V550, 97% Tencel®
  • Certifications: Bluesign, ISO 14001, STeP by Oeko-Tex®
  • Applications: Degradable Textilies, Active Wear, Jersey Fabrics, Lenzing™ Technologies, Regenerative Textiles
  • Supplier: Feinjersey Fabrics GmbH

ROICAMORE OF FEINJERSEY FABRICS AT RESOURCE

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UMORFIL

UMORFIL® Beauty Fiber® was created to pursuit innovation in textile products that are skin-friendly and good for environment. It combines ocean collagen peptide amino acid with cellulose fiber through a technology known as supramolecular. It is a bionic fiber which are biodegradable and soft touch.

  • Categories: Innovative Alternatives, Regenerated Celulosics
  • Composition: 50% Tencel®, 50% Viscose
  • Certifications: STANDARD 100 by Oeko-Tex®
  • Applications: Leisurewear, Jersey Fabrics, Regenerative Textiles
  • Supplier: ZEYNAR MESUCAT

UMORFILMORE OF ZENAYR MENSUCAT AT RESOURCE

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EVERFRESH

EVERFRESH is a concentrated liquid formulated for neutralising and eliminating bad odours in carpets caused by smoke, vomit, urine, perspiration, spoiled foodstuffs and other spillages. It is also very effective in overpowering odours that are caused by carpet wetness, mildew and mould.

  • Categories: Innovative Alternatives
  • Composition: 35% Modal, 30% Polyester
  • Certifications: Bluesign, STANDARD 100 by Oeko-Tex®
  • Applications: Modal, Polyester Fabrics, Strick / Knit
  • Supplier: ZEYNAR MENSUCAT

EVERFRESHMEHR VON ZENAYR MENSUCAT BEI RESOURCE

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FILLSENS

Fillsens, a new fiber that’s exclusive to Pastel and that differs from the rest because it is continuous filament lyocell (as opposed to the staple fiber of Tencel) giving it a unique aspect, drape and handfeel.

  • Categories: Regenerated Celulosics
  • Composition: 100% Lyocell
  • Certifications: FSC, STANDARD 100 by Oeko-Tex®
  • Applications: Regenerative Textiles, Summer Weights, Viscose Fabrics
  • Supplier: Paszel by Yilmazipek

FILLSENSMEHR VON PASTEL BY YILMAZIPEK BEI RESOURCE

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NEXT SHOW

18/07 – 20/07/2023

New in HALL 2 | MOC Munich

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by Chantal Graeff

The latest accessories developments for Spring.Summer 24 - Part III

Entdecken Sie die neuesten Innovationen unserer Additionals

11. April 2023

Wir stellen Ihnen 5 Hersteller vor, die auf der MUNICH FABRIC START ihre neuen Designs für die Saison Spring.Summer 2024 gezeigt haben.

Die neuesten Entwicklungen für Knöpfe, Bänder, Ziersteine, Verschlüsse, Futterstoffe, Spitze, Stickereien, Einlagen sowie Labelling und Branding-Solutions präsentieren rund 200 international führende Zutaten- und Accessoires-Anbieter in der ADDITIONALS Area.

MOKUBA BY RIBBONLINE

Die neue Kollektion von Mokuba besteht aus drei Säulen:

TO BE CONTEMPORARY steht für die Kreation von Produkten, die mit der heutigen Zeit harmonieren und den Modetrends folgen.

TO BE UNIVERSAL steht für Artikel, die in Qualität, Stil und Farbe perfekt sind und die Idee verfolgen, dass manchmal, irgendwo wo auf der Welt jemand inspiriert wird, etwas Originelles zu schaffen.

TO BE PERFECT spiegelt die Perfektion als essentiellen Bestandteil der Produkte von Mokuba wider.

MOKUBA BY RIBBONLINE

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PANAMA TRIMMINGS

Panama Trimmings setzt verstärkt auf Viridis ®:

Viridis ® entstand aus dem Wunsch von Panama Trimmings, mit neuen innovativen Materialien in eine grünere Zukunft zu investieren. Einige Jahre nach der ersten Produkteinführung und dem großen Erfolg im Markt hat sich das Unternehmen entschieden, sein Angebot um weitere Trendfarben für die Active Qualität zu erweitern: Nude Rose und Military Green.

Panama Trimmings präsentiert die neuen Farben in der SS24-Labels Kollektion, auch mit Beispielen von Produkten wie Rucksäcken und Schuhen.

PANAMA TRIMMINGS

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PETER BÜDEL GMBH

Mit seinem auf Nachhaltigkeit ausgerichteten „Digital First“-Ansatz präsentiert PB ACCESSORIES seine Spring/Summer Collection ’24 sowohl digital als auch physisch ‒ ein Großteil davon Oeko-Tex-Standard 100 zertifiziert. Es gibt keine strenge Trennung mehr zwischen Menswear und Womenswear ‒ Sportswear-Aspekte werden zunehmend Teil der „klassischen Mode“. Farbtrends wie Lavendel, Apricot aber auch Indigo und Lime sieht der Hersteller genauso relevant wie sichtbare Naturoptik, recyclebaren Edelstahl und Softtouch-Oberflächen.

PETER BÜDEL GMBH

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STUDIO 9

Wir stellen vor: VOYAGE ‒ Die neueste Zutatenkollektion von Studio 9. Mit einer großen Vielfalt an Stilen, Texturen und Qualitäten kombinieren die Designs
Trends mit Funktionalität. Die Kollektion ist nicht saisonal ausgerichtet, sondern soll mit verschiedenen Themen, Materialien und anpassbaren Details inspirieren, die Ihre einzigartige Markenidentität unterstützen und Ihren Nachhaltigkeitsansprüchen gerecht werden.

STUDIO 9

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DAS KÖNNTE SIE AUCH INTERESSIEREN

by Chantal Graeff

ReSOURCE manufacturers focus on bio-based alternatives & natural colorants I

ReSOURCE HIGHLIGHTS FOR Spring.Summer 24

4. April 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:

CICLO

CiCLO® is an additive that is combined with PES + Nylon and creates biodegradable spots in the matrix of the plastic that can be broken down by microbes.

  • Categories: Biodegradable, Organic/Natural
  • Composition: 50% kbA Cotton, 50% CiCLO® Polyester
  • Certifications: Bluesign, OCS 100, STANDARD 100 by Oeko-Tex®
  • Applications: Cotton Fabrics, Polyester Fabrics, Strick / Knit
  • Supplier: Zeynar Mezucat

CICLOMORE OF ZEYNAR MENSUCAT AT RESOURCE

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REBOOT

recycled TOB, foreign fibers free

  • Categories: Organic/Natural, Recycled
  • Composition: 27% rec Cotton, 70% Cotton, 3% rec Eslastan
  • Certifications: BCI, GRS, STANDARD 100 by Oeko-Tex®
  • Applications: Active Wear, Cotton Fabrics, Jeans, Denim, Recycled Textiles
  • Supplier: Tejidos Royo

REBOOTMORE OF TEJIDOS ROYO AT RESOURCE

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VEGEA

VEGEA is produced with leftovers from wine production without toxic solvents, heavy metals and dangerous substances. Backing: 100% rec PES; coating: 55% bio-compound, 45% waterbased-PU.

  • Categories: Innovative Alternatives, Leather & Alternatives, Recycled, Regenerated Cellulosics
  • Composition: 100% Vegea
  • Certifications: BSCI amfori, GRS, STANDARD 100 by Oeko-Tex®
  • Applications: Accessoires, Labels, Labels, Leather Accessories, Leathers & Alternatives
  • Supplier: A-TEX Germany GmbH

VEGEAMORE OF A-TEX AT RESOURCE

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NEWOOL

Confirmed NEWOOL quality by Olimpias Group SRL.

  • Categories: Recycled
  • Composition: 5% Other Fibers, 25% rec Polyamide, 70% rec Wool
  • Certifications: –
  • Applications: Polyamide Textilies, Recycled Textiles, Woolen Fabrics
  • Supplier: SEIDRA TEXTILWERKE

NEWOOLMORE OF SEIDRA TEXTILWERKE AT RESOURCE

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BIODEGRADABLE TPU

100% Biodegradable TPU,white/black/yellow/blue/brown/beige

Recyclable green product, resolves after 2-4 years.

  • Categories: Biodegradable
  • Composition: 100% Thermoplastisches Polyurethane
  • Certifications: GRS, STANDARD 100 by Oeko-Tex®
  • Applications: Accessoires, Biobased Textiles, Labels, Leather Accessories
  • Supplier: KASIV LEATHER LABEL

BIODEGRADABLE TPUMORE OF KASIV LEATHER LABEL ATI RESOURCE

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PAPTIC

Paptic is made from wood fibers from controlled and sustainably managed forests. It was developed as a replacement for single-use plastic. It is reusable, recyclable, resistant and foldable.

  • Categories: Regenerated Cellulosics
  • Composition: 100% Paptic®
  • Certifications: FSC
  • Applications: Accessoires, Packaging, Bags
  • Supplier: A.TEX Germany GmbH

PAPTICMORE OF A-TEX AT RESOURCE

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NEXT SHOW

18/07 – 20/07/2023

New in HALL 2 | MOC Munich

Discover further ReSOURCE products

by Chantal Graeff

Fabrics Spring.Summer 24 II

Fabric Highlights for Spring.Summer 2024 - Part II

30. March 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 fibers is represented here. For the Spring.Summer 24 season, we present some highlights from international producers in our FABRICS blogposts.

BEZ TEKSTIL

Since 1992, Bez Tekstil has been providing high quality fabrics and services for underwear and outerwear in Denizli, Turkey.

The new summer collection offers a diverse range of yarn-dyed designs and prints. The new collection is a mix of different inspirations with a common theme: NATURE. Natural Surfaces, nature-inspired surfaces and structures score with soft colourings in bright and soft colours.

Elegant minimalism offers balance and tranquillity and meets the life and energy of flowers and colours. Discover a range of high quality fabrics in PIMA Cotton USA and Egypt in our new collection for Spring.Summer 24 at their boot. 

BEZ TEKSTIL

BLOOMATI

Bloomati is a Carvema brand, which seeks quality and sustainability. Each fabric in the spring/summer collection has a variety of fibers in its composition: Linen, Seacell Pure, Hemp, Nettle. They also provide finishes that offer several benefits like antibacterial, UVA+UVB rays blocker, among others. Bloomati focuses on the expansion of their brand, betting on ecological, high-quality products and bringing innovation in fabrics.

BLOOMATI

CANCLINI1925 – PER LEI – BLUE1925

COLLECTION S24: SUPER STRIPES. This collection craves positivity, renewed graphics, colours and weights. Canclini proposes a new use of stripes: in barrè. A change of perspective to enhance this graphic. Summer is the perfect time to dare, to have character, to give visibility to the shirt. Coloured stripes also create a summer mood and lend fantasy to outfits. Discover the new collection in the KLAAS + HESSE studio.

CANCLINI1925

DRESDNER SPITZEN

As a traditional family business with a spirit of innovation, Dresdner Spitzenmanufaktur develops sophisticated and sustainable lace galloons, lace fabrics and functional warp knit fabrics, produced in our fully integrated production facility. Our collection features lace made from both conventional and recycled yarns as well as other innovative materials. The designs include filigree floral elements, patterns in a clear, classic design language, and modern structured details. 

DRESDNER SPITZEN

DUCA VISCONTI

Duca Visconti is the master of corduroy, moleskin, cotton and linen. A global fashion icon with a long history of tradition and innovation by entrepreneurs who have challenged the market by focusing on uniqueness and creativity.

Duca Visconti guarantees the highest quality standards, fast processing times and 100% made in Vaprio d’Adda, Italy. Check out the unique qualities of their new collection.

DUCA VISCONTI

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Fabrics Spring.Summer 24 I

Fabric Highlights for Spring.Summer 2024 - Part I

21. March 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 fibers is represented here. For the Spring.Summer 24 season, we present some highlights from international producers in our FABRICS blogposts:

ATHENEA

Athenea is much more than just a family textile company founded in 1976 in Alicante, Spain. Athenea has managed to keep all the production process internal, which allows them to be recognised as a vertical factory with the ability to develop qualities, print (digital as well as conventional), dye and finish. There’s no limitation in the number of colours nor the scale of the designs. They can 100% personalise the designs following their clients’ specifications, therefore creating unique and exclusive designs.

BOGAZICI ORME

Bogazici Orme is one of the industry’s leading companies which is specialized in producing / exporting jacquard knitted fabrics since 2006.

Developing new items before client request, delivery on time, invest in research and development are the principles lead us to success. They serve their passion, high quality and trust to their clients.

The collection offers recycled polyester / organic cotton and other eco-friendly materials. Furthermore a wide range of fancy yarn development is available and they are able to produce for Inditex and Join life. 

BOGAZICI ORME

GISTEX

Gistex brings new looks and new qualities for spring summer 24 suitable for blouses, dresses, blazer, trousers and more. They are using a high twist yarn both regular and recycled polyester for a more sustainable collection. Their focus is on Gistex: continuously better.

GISTEX

GLOBAL TEXTILE

Global Textile is one of the largest textile companies in the Republic of Uzbekistan, specializing in Yarn and Knit fabrics.

The company started operations in 2018 and is now vertically integrated in the production of textiles, from growing cotton to production of garments and apparel. The company grows its own cotton with the latest drip irrigation technology, has its own cotton processing plants, the largest spinning mills in Uzbekistan located in Tashkent and Fergana, including knitting and dyeing houses in Fergana. They have ISO, Usterized, Oeko-tex certificates, that confirm the quality, safety and environmental properties of their products. 

GLOBAL TEXTILE

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KEYHOUSE 2023

KEYHOUSE

Innovationshub für Mode von Morgen

14. March 2023

Im atmosphärischen Industriecharme des KEYHOUSE, der Halle 5, zeigen progressive Anbieter und Global Player aus branchenübergreifenden Bereichen ihre aktuellen Neuentwicklungen und Innovationen. Auf über 1.000 Quadratmetern finden Sie richtungsweisende Smart Textiles, Future Fabrics und neue Technologien – sei es in Punkto Nachhaltigkeit, Kreislaufwirtschaft, Digitalisierung, Traceability, Technologie oder Finishing. Inszeniert als interaktiver Think Tank stehen zukunftsweisende Show Cases neben Sustainable Innovations im Spotlight.

Im KEYHOUSE befindet sich auch das Hauptvortragsforum der MUNICH FABRIC START mit exklusiven Keynotes, Podiumsdiskussionen, Trend Präsentationen, Q&A Sessions & Experten-Talks internationaler Branchen-Insider. Dies sind einige der innovativen Brands, die ihre Neuheiten während der letzten KEYHOUSE Edition im Januar 2023 präsentiert haben.

ZUM VORTRAGSPROGRAMM

FICUS INNOVATIONS

Stellen Sie sich eine Technologie zum Färben von Textilien vor, die im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen Reaktivfärbemethoden mehr als 50 % Wasser und Energie spart. Stellen Sie sich außerdem vor, dass sie natürliche Pflanzenabfallextrakte als Farbstoffe und Hilfsstoffe für alle Vor- und Nachbehandlungs- und Färbeprozesse verwendet. Ficus Innovations hat seine einzigartige Technologie zum Färben von Naturstoffen nach 7 Jahren R&D entwickelt. Ziel ist es, natürliche Ressourcen zu schützen und wiederherzustellen, indem die Einführung nachhaltiger Stofffärbe-, Druck- und Veredelungsprozesse beschleunigt wird.

KAISER & DYSTAR

Der türkische Laundry-Anbieter Kaiser hat kürzlich das Advanced Used-Look-Konzept für modische Wash-Down-Effekte lanciert. Dieses Verfahren nutzt einzigartige und nachhaltigere Methoden, um mit einer neuen Farbstoffgruppe namens Lava Dye OZN einen Used-Look auf farbigen Kleidungsstücken zu erzielen. Das Advanced Used Look-Konzept biete eine einzigartige Lösung für die Probleme des Marktes in Bezug auf Kosten, Echtheit, Reproduzierbarkeit und Nachhaltigkeit bei used Non-Denim-Looks mit wasserlosen Methoden und der speziellen DyStar-Chemie.

MONTEGA

Rapid Dry ist das revolutionäre Produkt von Montega, das den Trocknungsprozess verkürzt und einen Mehrwert für das fertige Kleidungsstück schafft. Dank seiner speziellen Formel ermöglicht Rapid Dry eine schnellere Verdunstung des Wassers in der Faser, Energieeinsparung während der Trocknungsphase und folglich niedrigere Kosten für den gesamten Prozess, wodurch ein saubereres Kleidungsstück mit weniger Verschleiß erzielt wird.

REACTIVE REALITY

Reactive Reality ist der führende Anbieter von Technologien zur virtuellen Anprobe und zur Erzeugung virtueller Modebilder. Die PICTOFiT-Plattform ermöglicht es Modemarken und Einzelhändlern, virtuelle Umkleidekabinen und fotorealistische Avatare nahtlos in ihre Website, App und In-Store-Lösungen zu integrieren. Für Verbraucher erstellt die Plattform fotorealistische Avatare von Käufern, die genaue Größenempfehlungen für alle Marken ermöglichen. Die Avatare können interaktiv eingekleidet werden und bieten unbegrenzte Outfit-Kombinationen und virtuelle Hintergrundszenen.

TORAY INTERNATIONAL EUROPE

Toray ist ein integrierter Chemiekonzern, der seine Geschäftstätigkeit in 29 Ländern und Regionen weltweit ausübt. Das 1926 gegründete Unternehmen ist ein weltweit führender Hersteller von fortschrittlichen Materialien und ein Lösungsanbieter mit Schwerpunkt auf Fasern, Textilien und Bekleidung.

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Designers as game changer - ASSYST

Sustainability:
Designers as game changers

Creativity up and costs under control – that’s the true heart of sustainability.
At the Assyst Experience, creative designers will see how they can have a huge influence on material consumption.

23. February 2023

Purchasing and production are usually responsible for sustainability. However, you can significantly influence costs, material consumption and profitability if you think beyond reusable fabrics – and the key to this is in the hands of apparel designers.


Shaping sustainability and profitability with 3D
Nowadays, development in 3D is everywhere. Optical prototypes help to save samples during approval procedures. How sustainable and cost-efficient the entire development process actually is becomes apparent as soon as the design draft moves on to technical product development. Most 3D design software is not based on production-safe patterns. If important information for product development and production such as seam allowances and sizing & fitting is missing, the pattern must be changed and re-approved in 2D. Physical samples are then necessary, despite the 3D design. Not so with Assyst.

Achieving a better hit rate for designs – without any physical samples
The Assyst 3D design software is always based on a production-oriented 2D pattern that supports a seamless process from 3D through to production. This ensures greater sustainability and cost efficiency. Because a digital product has already been created in the design you can decide on the look, but also whether the sizing & fitting is correct and what the later production result will be. These advantages are evident in the entire process – but especially in design, where time is tight. The more efficient this phase is, the less burdensome it will be for all departments. Development can be cut short to just a few days instead of weeks.

 

Buying and producing precisely the right amount of fabric
In the digital development process data flows from production to design just as easily and quickly as from design to production. This is important because a lot can be achieved at the beginning of the process. Let’s assume that the 3D design software is networked with order optimization. If so, all the participants can estimate the fabric consumption and material costs from the first draft and quickly introduce countermeasures if the product costs deviate in any way from the collection framework plan. Companies can also negotiate in a more targeted manner and only have as much fabric produced as is needed.

Always the correct production result for color, material and sizing & fitting
All the elements of a clothing product can be digitally controlled in the process. Color can be captured precisely and sent to supply partners. These values serve as exact references for quality control. Digital fabrics with the textures and properties of the actual materials help creative designers with product simulation and facilitate remote decisions.


Thinking of new ways
If the product is entirely digital, it makes sense to become creative in the process and drive innovations like automation. Not only fabric developments but also knitting designs can be developed digitally, visualized in 3D for a sizing & fitting check and then transferred straight to the knitting machine.


The Assyst Experience – a new event format for digital design
At the Assyst Experience, these topics will come alive for you! Exemplary processes give designers ideas for implementation in their own companies, and lectures on key topics of the industry complete the program.

Discover more industry-changing innovations at our upcoming trade shows:

BLUEZONE

18/07 – 19/07/2023

www.bluezone.show

MUNICH FABRIC START

18/07 – 20/07/2023

www.munichfabricstart.com

THE SOURCE

18/07 – 19/07/2023

www.thesource.show

by Chantal Graeff

100 % collagen, 0 % plastic - Sustainable innovations

100 % collagen, 0 % plastic

GOLD by WINT Design Lab Robin Hoske and Felix Rasehorn

Sustainable Innovations

21. February 2023

If you think that “GOLD” by WINT Design Lab was inspired by the shiny precious metal, you’re wrong – the design research project draws its inspiration from the outer tissue layer of the cow’s intestine. This extremely thin, elastic and tear-resistant membrane, also called gold beater’s skin, was used in the past as a separating layer when beating gold leaf.

Product designers Robin Hoske and Felix Rasehorn, founders of WINT Design Lab, together with Mimotype Technologies, saw the potential in the material to create durable and recyclable high-performance textiles free of plastic.

Animal skins, due to their properties, have been used by humans throughout history to create textiles with water-repellent capabilities. During a one-year research fellowship, WINT therefore investigated the aesthetic and functional design features of the skin of the goldbeater and sequenced the RNA. The goal: to synthetically replicate the material properties, develop a biopolymer and use it to make high- performance textiles. In cooperation with Mimotype 
Technologies, a biotech start-up from Berlin, and funded by the BIOTEXFUTURE project of the ITA Institute of Textile Technology, the researchers succeeded in cultivating the unique material in bioreactors. The result is bio-synthetically grown collagen substrate – vegan and biodegradable – from which WINT has  reated a running jacket that meets both aesthetic and functional demands.

While the global demand for synthetic textiles continues to rise and their production consumes large amounts of petrochemicals, energy and finite raw  materials, a new generation of water-repellent outdoor jackets is thus born.

Source: GOLD

Source: GOLD

Source: GOLD

“As designers we have to shift the reasoning of our practice from convenience to impact.”

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Let's get circular

Matter of Fruit by Verena Brom

Sustainable Innovation

16. February 2023

Using existing resources and creating something new from them: What if you didn’t dispose of the leftovers of freshly squeezed juice – but could create a new  material from it? Germany is at the forefront of apple juice consumption, producing up to 200,000 tonnes of pomace per year, solid residues from the pressing process. Instead of reusing them, as has been the case up to now, mainly in biogas plants, for pectin extraction or as animal feed, textile and surface designer Verena Brom has been inspired to develop new material systems for various industries.

The designer studied at the Weißensee Art Academy in Berlin. In the project “A Matter of Fruit“, she produces various biodegradable films from pomace residues that can be used instead of synthetic material. Visually and characteristically, it can be classified as a paper, plastic or leather alternative, depending on its thickness, and offers potential for different areas of application – from interior design to the clothing industry. The material is suitable for laser cutting and engraving, but due to its fusibility it can also be welded or pressed into shape. In addition to the films, Verena Brom has developed a printing paste made from apple pomace that further expands the material’s design  possibilities and areas of application.

After the first cycle of use, the material can be returned to the natural loop: For example, it can be turned into a plant pot that biologically decomposes after being potted into the soil. This brings Verena Brohm closer to her goal of using renewable resources – such as the by-products of the food industry – and to use design as a tool to optimise material cycles.

“When developing the material, it was important to use as few additives as possible – and to push boundaries:
how can different properties be developed solely through different processing methods? Using different techniques can expand the
scope for design and influences the haptic and translucency of the material:
from smooth to abrasive, from transparent to opaque – a big variety of options are possible without loosing the mono-materiality.“

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THE NEW WORLD OF colours

MycoColors by Birke Weber and Friederike Hoberg

SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS

14. February 2023

Dyes play a major role in our daily lives – in the clothes we wear, the cosmetics we use or the food we eat. Most of the dyes we use are of synthetic origin,  which poses potential health risks – both in the manufacturing process and in the dyeing process or use. In addition, dyes and pigments in industrial wastewater are not infrequently released into the environment, where they remain and damage ecosystems.

MycoColors, a project by designer Birke Weber and biochemist Friederike Hoberg, addresses precisely this problem. The two are researching the potential of alternative dyes – specifically: from fungi. With MycoColors, they want to develop optimal growth conditions for colour-producing mycelium with the aim of creating a sustainable extraction of dyes and an innovative dyeing process and establishing fungal dyes in the textile and fashion industry. Because: fungi offer a lively, broad colour spectrum that runs through all the colours of the rainbow and is far from being exhausted

The advantages: The fungal mycelium from which the dyes are extracted grows within just a few days, cultivation takes place in inexpensive culture mediums and production is independent of weather and season. Furthermore, MycoColors works in a closed material cycle: resources such as water and nutrients can be recovered and reused, and by-products such as the biodegradable mycelium can either be returned to nature or upcycled – for example, by using it for paper production. 

“The textile and fashion industry uses vast quantities of toxic and carcinogenic chemicals, including synthetic dyes, for its ever-changing
product range. But the end customers cannot trace everything that is hidden in a purchased T-shirt or carpet. A humane and environmentally
friendly alternative made from fungi aims to revise this uncertainty, especially with regard to the colors in a purchased product.”

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