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Additionals Trends Autumn.Winter 25/26 – Part 1

ADDITIONALS

HIGHLIGHTS & NOVELTIES FOR AUTUMN.WINTER 25/26 - PART I

24. July 2024

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 150 leading international ingredients and accessories suppliers in the ADDITIONALS Area at MUNICH FABRIC START. Explore some of the novelties here in our ADDITIONALS blog posts:

ARC BUTTONS

ARC is a space where idea and detail matter a great deal. When creating collections of garment fasteners, they constantly strive for mastery in design, concept and the creation of new forms and refinements. At the same time, they know how important such values as order and harmony remain. They are what make our products both beautiful and functional.

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.”

ARC Buttons

BORNEMANN ETIKETTEN

For the fall/winter 25/26 season, Bornemann-Etiketten presents trend ranges from pared-down women’s wear to bold streetwear. Innovative, functional labels stand out just as much as smart labels with interfaces to digital content.

Don’t miss the Innovation Panel in the Keyhouse in Hall 7 on Tuesday, 3 September 2024 from 4:00 – 5:00pm: Together with Nathalie Bordère from dm-drogerie markt, Bornemann will be presenting digital solutions along the entire supply chain that ensure consistent branding for international brands.

Germany – H1 | B 20

“Discover trend ranges from pared-down women’s wear to bold streetwear, innovative and functional as well as smart labels.”

Bornemann Etiketten

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

GUNOLD

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.”

Frankenberger Futterstoffe

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.”

TRIMCO GROUP


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Fabric Trends Autumn.Winter 25/26 – Part 1

FABRIC HIGHLIGHTS & MATERIAL NOVELTIES FOR AUTUMN.WINTER 25/26 - PART I

23. July 2024

At the upcoming MUNICH FABRIC START, around 600 international suppliers will present their material innovations for all apparel segments in the FABRICS Area. The complete product portfolio of fashionable woven and knitted fabrics made of wool, cotton, silk, blends and functional fibres will be presented here. For the Autumn.Winter 25/26 season, we present some new products and highlights from international producers in our FABRICS blog posts:

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

6Dias

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

Bitzer + Single

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

M.M.R.A.

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

Polytex Stoffen

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

Verhees Textiles

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Fabric Trends Spring.Summer 25 - Part IX

FABRIC HIGHLIGHTS FOR SPRING.SUMMER 25 - PART IX

21. May 2024

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.

SERIDE SRL

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.

TEKSTINA SINCE 1828

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.

TRANSFERTEX

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.

TROFICLOR DENIM MAKERS

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.

VERHEES TEXTILES

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The Warp Of Symbiogenesis - Sustainable Innovations

The Warp Of Symbiogenesis

by PAUL SCHAFFER

Sustainable Innovations

14. May 2024

In the universe of “The Warp of Symbiogenesis,” a collection of woven fabrics unfolds, aiming to foster appreciation for the intricate interconnections among Earth’s organisms. These fabrics carry five stories of invisible connections, narrating tales of cooperation, exploitation, and competition among fungi, lichens, corals, and plants. Each symbiotic relationship inspires a distinct weaving pattern, symbolizing the unique interactions between two species. Crafted from natural fibers sourced in Europe, the textile collection invites a reconsideration of the impact and interdependence shared by all organic life forms.

How do we begin to listen to the stories of the planet? By being present in the interweaving of life, of which we are a part and always have been. As a queer speculator, designer, and researcher, Paul Schaffer is fascinated by the systems influencing our social behavior and relationship with nature. Concentrating on visual media and textiles, his work seeks to deconstruct and visually articulate the heteronormative nature of these systems. Motivated by profound curiosity and a love for research, Schaffer continually strives to comprehend systems in novel ways, addressing sensitive topics with utmost care.

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The latest accessory developments for Spring.Summer 25 – Part V

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ADDITIONALS SPRING.SUMMER 25

9. May 2024

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 at MUNICH FABRIC START.

SATAB

To meet market expectations and support customers in their eco-responsible strategy, Satab offers a new recycled cotton ribbon from a range of sustainable raw materials. The new ribbon is made from pre- and post-consumer recycled and virgin cotton yarn with Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification and is available in taffeta (Ref. 0021), herringbone (Ref. 0794) and coarse-grain needlefelt (Ref. 0088).

SATAB

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SCF – SOCIÉTÉ CHOLETAISE DE FABRICATION

ENTRE 2 RIVES, the new SS 25 collection of the Société Choletaise de Fabrication, is inspired by French port cities. The Société Choletaise de Fabrication offers a collection of 200 textile accessories divided into 3 sections: shoe accessories (shoelaces, boot hooks, fringes, stripes), ready-to-wear accessories (laces, elastic laces, drawstrings sweatshirt, woven and breaded elastics) and leather goods accessories (cords, braids, straps, etc.). Discover their wide range of products, almost all of which are made of green materials.

SCF - SOCIÉTÉ CHOLETAISE DE FABRICATION

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STUDIO 9

This season, STUDIO 9 presents ARTISAN – A trim and packaging collection that embraces modern design tendencies through gender-neutral aesthetics. Inspired by the diversity of denim, the collection features items with a clean, playful or raw look, blending genres and materials. Each item reflects their sustainable design principles, while RFID and QR codes are integrated for enhanced functionality

STUDIO 9

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TEXCART

Warmth, light, colours, parties, nature, sense of lightness and freedom…It’s summer. Texcart’s SS 2025 collection is made with the use of shiny materials and bright colours. Matched in timeless combinations that express the enthusiasm for a season that wants us to be joyful, lively and open to the outside world. A range of new accessories, designed for denimwear, menswear, womenswear and eco-friendly fashion, will provide you with a reliable source of inspiration for your brand.

TEXCART

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TRIMCO GROUP

At Trimco Group, elegance is merged with boldness. The collection is balanced with warm and cool tones, creating a symbiosis of technology and nature that underscores their commitment to sustainable innovations. The designs, enhanced with NFC tech, RFID or QR code options, fuse functionality and style, while sensorial features elevate the tactile fashion experience. Featuring everything from sports styles to smart trims, they have focused the latest collection on monomaterials for better recycling, as well as recycled and innovative materials from youthful and outdoorsy to modern and sophisticated styles.

TRIMCO GROUP

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Fabric Trends Spring.Summer 25 - Part VIII

Die Fabric Trends Spring.Summer 25 – Part VIII

7. May 2024

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:

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.

PONTEX

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.

PRINTSTORMING

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.

PROJECT SRL.

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.

RESOTEX

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!

SEIDRA TEXTILWERKE

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Fabric Trends Spring.Summer 25 – Part VII

FABRIC HIGHLIGHTS FOR SPRING.SUMMER 25 - PART VII

30. April 2024

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:

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.

ÖZEN MENSUCAT

PAULO DE OLIVEIRA SA

The Spring/Summer collection of Paulo de Oliveira is inspired by naturals, comfort and light colours. They have a large offer of innovative linen mixtures that offer comfort and softness. Their focus is on sustainable raw materials produced in Europe with ecological processes, using recycled materials and renewable energy with state-of-the-art manufacturing processes that are most efficient in the world regarding low carbon footprint.

PAULO DE OLIVEIRA SA

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.

POLOPIQUÉ

POLYTEX STOFFEN

Explore the Spring/Summer 25 collection of Polytex Stoffen and dive into vibrant colors like Fel Lime, Apricot Crush and Ibiza Blue. Discover eco-friendly innovations in their yoga line with sustainable fabrics and recycled pineapple material. This season is all about botanical prints, joyful design, fun prints and arty basics. Excitingly, they now offer small minimum quantities to meet diverse needs.

POLYTEX STOFFEN

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.

PONGEES

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Fabric Trends Spring.Summer 25 - Part VI

Fabric Highlights for Spring.Summer 25 - Part VI

18. April 2024

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:

MER FABRIC

Mer Fabric is set to unveil a new line of woven fabrics for shirts, pants, dresses, and children’s wear, tailored to meet unique customer needs with exceptional versatility. Their commitment to sustainability is at the forefront as they innovate within the textile industry.

MER FABRIC

MERT IPEK

Mert Ipek has produced fabrics with natural fibers from the beginning. They offer both woven an knitted fabrics made from silk, linen, wool and hemp with a sustainable service approach. They pursue sustainable technologies and produce their products in a sustainable way. With their naturally blended, high-quality and certified fabrics, they serve the world and the future.

MERT IPEK

ORDU TEKSTIL

Ordu Tekstil serves their customers with their modal, bamboo and cotton-based fabrics, which they continue to produce in terms of sustainability this year. In addition to that, their collections are being empowered with different knitting types such as jacquard and waffle.

ORDU TEKSTIL

ÖRKUM TEXTILE

Örkum Textiles, a pioneer in sustainable textile production, unveils its groundbreaking collection at Munich Fabric Start. With a rich legacy and a focus on sustainability, they offer a diverse range of ecofriendly fabrics like Modal, Tencel, Linen, Organic and Regenagri Cotton. Their commitment to quality meets the latest fashion trends through innovative designs. Embracing change, their dynamic team ensures to remain at the forefront of style and sustainability. Experience a brighter, stylish world where creativity and quality converge.

ÖRKUM TEXTILE

ÖZDOKU

A sustainable life cycle is becoming a feeling that is taken into consideration by producers and consumers day by day. The SS collection includes natural colours as if they come directly from the field. Fabric designs come in blends of linen, cotton, hemp and lyocell as well as in pastel colours of the season. Also bright and vibrant colours come into prominence that transfer the energy of summer.

ÖZDOKU

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Fabric Trends Spring.Summer 25 - Part V

Fabric Highlights for Spring.Summer 25 - Part V

9. April 2024

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:

KASAR & DUAL TEKSTIL

With nearly 60 years of experience, Kasar & Dual has a wide range of high quality knitted fabrics manufactured using the latest technologies. They continue to be a pioneer in the sector with rain harvesting and solar energy applications by adopting sustainability and environmental awareness. They are proud to be an example for other companies in the sector with its special machines that are unique in the world and projects that reduce water use. They have OEKO-TEX, GOTS, OCS and GRS certificates.

KASAR & DUAL TEKSTIL

KUMASH TEKSTIL

In its new spring/summer 2025 collection, Kumash Fabrics, consisting of a dynamic team, is focusing on lasting and social sustainability. With its new trend colours such as turquoise, copper and green, they want to set an example for more sensitivity, transparency and sustainability, among other things through various woven fabrics made from natural fibres such as cotton, linen and Tencel.

KUMASH TEKSTIL

LAMI TEXTILE

Lami Textile’s inspiring SS25 fabric collection offers comfort and is provided with recycled and elastane blends to ensure freedom of movement. Lami Textile’s fabrics are ready for summer action: practical, functional, eco-friendly, elegant and evolving to bring suit fabrics from the classic to the casual look.

LAMI TEXTILE

LEMAR

The Spring/Summer 25 Collection of Lemar continues to uphold their commitment to ecoconscious fashion. At the heart of this collection is Q-Cycle by Fulgar™, a revolutionary approach that incorporates end-of-life tires into the mass balance technology used during its production, minimizing waste and giving a new life to materials that would contribute to environmental challenges. Join Lemar to weave a better future.

LEMAR

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.

M.M.R.A.

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BioBase - Sustainable innovations

BIOBASE

by BIOTEXFUTURE

Green Threads of Change: Revolutionizing Textiles With Sustainable Bio-based Alternatives

Sustainable Innovations

2. April 2024

BIOBASE, a central project within the BIOTEXFUTURE cluster, introduces sustainable alternatives from available resources for textile applications with competitive costs and properties. The overarching BIOTEXFUTURE project, led by the Institute for Textile Technology at RWTH Aachen (ITA), the Chair for Technology and Organizational Sociology (STO) at RWTH Aachen, and sportswear manufacturer adidas, aims for the transition of the entire textile value
chain to biobased materials.

BIOBASE is motivated by the challenge of dependence on fossil raw materials in the production of synthetic polymers, which poses ecological, economic, and political risks. The project targets the establishment of biobased polymers in the textile industry, demonstrating their full potential. Key sectors of the German textile industry, including automotive, sportswear, interiors, and technical textiles, are the focal points.

Within the BIOBASE project, the entire textile value chain of selected products is traversed. By gradually increasing the technological maturity level from Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 to TRL 6–7, the industrial production of biobased and sustainable man-made fibers is advanced. Polymers, yarns, and textile surfaces are developed based on applications, considering technical requirements of the industries.

The collaboration between research institutions and industrial partners allows the creation of industrially produced demonstrators, unfolding a beacon effect for the German bioeconomy and showcasing the potential of biobased polymers available in the market. The project also identifies further research and development potential for the BIOTEXFUTURE innovation area, which can be implemented in subsequent sub-projects.

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