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Partnering for a Greener Future:
How Collaboration Drives Sustainability in Fashion Textile Industry
Guest post by Muchaneta ten Napel, Founder and CEO, Shape Innovate
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ADIDAS X SHAPE INNOVATE – IN CONVERSATION WITH DRISHTI MASAND:
DISCOVERING INNOVATIONS – ADIDAS’ JOURNEY WITH THE NEW COTTON PROJECT AND T-REX
TUESDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER 2024 FROM 11AM – 12PM
TREND LECTURES | KEYHOUSE – HALL 7
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
VISIT SHAPE INNOVATE AT THE KEYHOUSE IN HALL 7 AT BOOTH K 00
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Germany – H1 | B 01
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KNOPF SCHÄFER
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Germany – H1 | D 03
“The focus is on sophisticated materials such as real horn, urea and quality polyester.”
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Denmark – H1 | C 10
“A fusion of creativity and coherence.”
QST EUROPE
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This season, their designs draw inspiration from the serene and captivating beauty of winter landscapes. Rich, moody hues such as deep blues and burgundy dominate the palette, evoking a sense of warmth and elegance.
QST Europe’s Autumn/Winter 25/26 pocketing fashion collection is not just about fashion; it is about creating a sensory experience through thoughtfully selected designs and premium materials. They invite you to explore these designs and discover how they can elevate your garments with their unique blend of trendsetting style and superior quality.
Romania – H1 | D 14
“Their designs draw inspiration from the serene and captivating beauty of winter landscapes.”
TEXCART
Dark and rich colors prevail such as burgundy, navy blue, tobacco and chocolate-brown but they’re often paired with neutral shades such as grey and beige. They represent the beauty of transformation and the lines are well-defined, for a winter collection that maintains a contemporary style. It’s a wide offering for designers who love to combine traditional elements with modern details to create garments that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Italy – H1 | D 02
“Burgundy, navy blue, tobacco and chocolate are paired with neutrals such as grey and beige.”
HACKENBERG TEXTIL GROUP
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Germany – H1 | E 08
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Icery
Icery stands for various geometric and graphic designs in cold blue and grey shades. These minimal prints are perfect combiners for all product groups and never out of fashion.
Earthery
Earthery combines warm earth tones such as brown, olive and orange gradations with earth-inspired designs. The shapes and images of the earth are multifaceted – like these prints and optics.
Infinite
Futuristic – Mysterious – Galactic! Three keywords which describe the theme Infinite perfectly. The prints and yarns reflect the shimmer of stars and show galactic details in intensive colors.
Hybrid Couture
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“From botanically inspired motifs to abstract skin and tortoiseshell looks to tech-inspired structures – Studio Splash offers a variety of creative ideas.”
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ICY (right) – Combinations of blues and greys accented with a hint of metallic. This palette vividly embodies Iceland and cold weather with its shades of blue, white, grey, yet exudes a sense of reassurance and warmth through creamy whites and smooth dove tones.
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ITALY – A 4 | 16
CONFETTI FABRICS
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TÜRKYIE – S 1 | E 124 A
ENGINE TEXTILE
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We offer a diverse selection of premium fabrics for high-end fashion collections, combining aesthetic appeal with exceptional quality to meet the demands of the fashion industry.
We develop advanced textiles engineered for performance, comfort, and durability. Our sportswear fabrics are designed to support athletic activities and outdoor adventures with superior functionality.
In the realm of active sportswear fabrics, Engin Textile excels in developing advanced textiles that combine performance, comfort, and durability. Our commitment to innovation drives us to use a variety of high-performance fibers and technologies.
At Engin Textile, our deep understanding of textile science, combined with our dedication to quality and innovation, positions us as a premier partner for companies seeking top- tier fabric solutions. Whether through our advanced sportswear textiles or our exquisite fashion fabrics, we strive to deliver excellence and creativity in every project.
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A Palette of Possibilities
Dive into a world of colours and textures! Their collection offers a diverse palette, from bold tones that make a statement to soft, subtle shades. The rich textures and trendy colours are designed to inspire you and bring your visions to life.
Perfect for Every Project
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NOS & Stock Service
Many items are available as NOS (Never Out of Stock) items, and they offer a stock service—even for small quantities starting from 1 meter!
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They continue to develop environmentally friendly technologies, which reflects their image.
Their team are passionate people who have been dedicated to providing the best service to customers around the world for years.
Poland – H1 | A 02
“ARC constantly strives for mastery in design, concept and the creation of new forms and refinements.”
BORNEMANN ETIKETTEN
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Germany – H1 | B 20
“Discover trend ranges from pared-down women’s wear to bold streetwear, innovative and functional as well as smart labels.”
Combination of embroidery and sublimation print based on Munich Fabric Start’s motto for the fall/winter 2025/2026 collection. (Design : Jutta Erb, Modefachschule Sigmaringen, using Gunold’s METY metallic thread and sublimation foil by Mäde! (Kasia Hanack)
GUNOLD
GUNOLD is looking forward to presenting their comprehensive range of embroidery threads, embroidery backings, foils, specialty fabrics and accessories again during the Munich Fabric Start show. More than 80% of all Gunold products come from EU productions and the company is happy to provide not only the threads and materials but also all the knowledge and experience gained in almost 100 years of the companie’s history. All this to make sure that YOU can create affordable and out-of-the box embroideries and textile embellishment in best quality !
As always, Gunold is showing lots of inspiration samples developed both by industry designers and students from different textile and design schools. Combining embroidery and effect seams with many other embellishment techniques and presenting ideas for the fall-winter 2025-2026 collection.
Always worth a visit – just come, look and enjoy !
GERMANY – H1 | A 07
Combinations of embroidery and laser-cut are creating three-dimensional effects. Design : GS UK
Sublimation print on top of an embroidered design. Design: GS UK
Natural materials with a hairy look : Embroidered Gingko leaves on goat leather, using copper coloured viscose thread „SULKY“. Design : Marianne Treml, Modefachschule Sigmaringen
Faces will be an important issue in textile embellishment, here in a very interesting design by Sophia Heinisch, Texoversum Reutlingen
FRANKENBERGER FUTTERSTOFFE
With over 70 years of experience in the clothing-industry, Frankenberger Futterstoffe is now expanding its range to include elasticated ribbons and lace. This is a successful fusion of innovative lining fabrics, together with sporty elastic ribbons and decorative lace. This also reflects the trend themes of Functional Freedom and Ironic Varsity. Eyecatchers for the coming season are the colours Alienskin and Astroturf, which are available in various materials.
Germany – H1 | C 07
“Elasticated ribbons and lace: This is a successful fusion of innovative lining fabrics, together with sporty elastic ribbons and decorative lace.”
TRIMCO GROUP
The essence of fashion returns to its roots. In Trimco Group’s latest collection – FORM – the refined beauty of raw materials and natural fibers is celebrated. From trims to packaging, the collection embraces natural fibers, recyclable materials, and organic inks. Synthetics now decompose faster, while labels and tags need to match the premium, durable materials of garments. Accessories convey crucial brand and sustainability messages. Technology, nature, and design merge, offering fluid elegance, technical performance, and comfort. This modern couture blends crisp shades, minimalistic designs, and urban spirit with raw aesthetics.
GERMANY – H1 | E 02
“FORM celebrates the refined beauty of raw materials and natural fibers. From trims to packaging, the collection embraces natural fibers, recyclable materials, and organic inks.”
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FABRIC HIGHLIGHTS & MATERIAL NOVELTIES FOR AUTUMN.WINTER 25/26 - PART I
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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
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
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
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
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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FABRIC HIGHLIGHTS FOR SPRING.SUMMER 25 - PART IX
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Die Fabric Trends Spring.Summer 25 – Part VIII
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
PAULO DE OLIVEIRA SA
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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.
POLYTEX STOFFEN
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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.
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