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The Circle Book #2 Launches at Bluezone

The Second Edition of THE CIRCLE BOOK is set to Launch at Bluezone

16. August 2021

Collaboration and circularity are the next frontiers in textile and fashion transformation. By working together, sharing ideas and visions, the lookbook and work tool called THE CIRCLE BOOK was first created in 2020 from the ACT TOGETHER partnership between Tencel, Meidea and Officina+39. Meant to inspire new generations of mindful designers, this book demonstrates how it’s possible to create designs and projects related to responsible circular fashion. Download the first edition of the Circle Book here.

Act Together partners: Lenzing, Meidea, Officina+39

Now get ready for the next round of inspiration and invaluable insights with the second edition of the Circle Book, launching soon at BLUEZONE, 31 August – 1 September 2021.

“This year we’ve expanded the project and we are ready to launch the second edition in collaboration with many engaged partners, a team with common goals focused on transparency and circularity in denim design.”

Eleonora De Martin, Meidea

Visitors at our shows can also look forward to the exclusive presentation of the new CULTURE.IN collection. This circular capsule collection was developed by the 10 contributors of the second edition of The Circle Book. An example in circular collaboration, these top players in the supply chain have merged their sustainable technologies to reduce waste production and create clothes which can be traced from fiber to finish.

Not only can brands can find a reliable and traceable supply chain, but it is also meant to act like an adaptable model for their collections and products. The collection of transparently made clothes from recycled and degradable materials will be presented at BLUEZONE, Hall 7, A 19. Register for your tickets to attend our show in person.

Meidea design team

CULTURE.IN garment, finishes by RGT & Officina+39

Meidea work on the creative concept

Samples produced by Officina +39 & RGT

Collaboration and circularity is key to accelerating the potential of sustainability for the future of our industry. But just how did these 10 collaborators act together to divide the roles and responsibilities that made THE CIRCLE BOOK #2 and the CULTURE.IN collection a reality?

We begin with the Meidea team responsible for overseeing design and creative direction, working on the project as a whole to realise the physical production of the denim collection. Officina +39 are the chemical process experts working with their internally developed technology Recycrom to transforms textile waste into powder dyes.

Ribbons and design details supplied by Ribbontex

The collection features a selection of fabrics made from hemp, organic cotton as well as from Refibra and Tencel provided by fiber specialist Lenzing. Starting from RTD or RAW bases, the collections’ unique compositions were created by denim fabric specialists Tejidos Royo and Calik Denim.

The collection also features labels and ribbons supplied by Ribbontex made from biodegradable materials from recycled plastic bottles, cottons and polyester as well as eco leathers, 100% GOTS certified organic cotton and hemp. Buttons and rivets were supplied by Spring 85 including steel buttons made in 100% re-used processing waste.

Rivet and button selection by Spring 85

Finally, Dr Bock Industries were the garment specialists responsible for construction using yarns provided by Crafil. In the final stages, RGT laundry experts put the finishing touches on the garments featured in the CULTURE.IN capsule collection.

A truly impressive example in successful, circular collaboration. But what does the collection look like? Attend our next show to find out and experience the collection in person. Plus learn more about this project during our following events:

Tuesday, 31 August from 1:00 – 2:00 pm at Hall 6:
KEYHOUSE – The Civic Makers: Local Manufacturing – a reality or just a temporary green gimmick?
Panel Discussion on Automation & Digitisation

Tuesday, 31 August from 4:00 – 4:30 pm at Hall 6:
The Circle Book – Press Conference on
ACT TOGETHER – Collaboration for Circularity in The Circle Book 2

Wednesday, 1 September from 4:00 – 5:00 pm at Hall 6:
The Circle Book – Panel Discussion on
DESIGN AND MATERIALS FOR CIRCULARITY
How to create a transparent and valuable supply chain by acting together

The Circle Book #2

MUNICH FABRIC START
31/08 – 02/09/2021

BLUEZONE
31/08 – 01/09/2021

#bluezonemunich #munichfabricstart #tradeshow #denimtradeshow #internationaltradeshow #denim #fabrics #mills #weavingmill #laundry #indigofashion

by Alison Baxter

Sustainable Season Starts with ReSOURCE

A Sustainable Start to the Season with ReSOURCE

12. August 2021

Discover sustainable innovations and responsible materials at the latest edition of ReSOURCE showcased at MUNICH FABRIC START, 31 August – 2 September 2021. See the water saving, ethical, fair, organic and responsible fashion & textile solutions that are stepping up the latest showcase in sustainable sourcing. Join us in Munich and browse a growing list of over 800 sustainable and responsible materials – save my ticket!

ReSOURCE aims to make sourcing sustainable fashion accessible, reliable and efficient. With the continued growth and importance of ethical fashion, our goal is to lead and support the future of innovative material development and sustainable manufacturing. Dedicated to improving our platform for sustainable sourcing our team will launch ReSOURCE at our next show with a new look, feel and a renewed focus on exploring and experiencing sustainable sourcing to further support our strong community of industry professionals and suppliers. Thanks to the unique link between ReSOURCE and the curated SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS, we achieve a holistic, sustainable showcase in one area at our next show.

What’s coming up at ReSOURCE?

In a comprehensive forum, the ReSOURCE area categorises and presents around 800 sustainably produced articles by exhibiting fabrics and additionals suppliers. New GOTS certified materials are added to the showcase such as ribbons in classic neutrals by Klaus Korte Etiketten and various cotton and linen blends by Seidra Textilwerke. Oeko-Tex certified fabrics in a range of blends using organic cottons and bamboo are featured at Carvema Textil – Bloomati. Bottonificio Piemontes showcases buttons made of recycled cotton and hemp fibers using natural dyes and eco binders. Texcart showcase a range of labels made of recycled lycra, natural paper and vegan leather. Calik Denim shows off a full range of denim using blends of recycled, organic and consumer waste cottons, featuring the eco T400 Lycra and the popular Refibra fibers. Nextil Group – Dogi Spain & Ritex offer body hugging stretch fabrics using sustainable Naia fibers.

100% kBT Virgin Wool
Certified: GOTS
Seidra Textilwerke

Natural Paper
Texcart

100% Cotton
Certified: GOTS
Seidra Textilwerke

100% Cotton
Certified: GOTS
Klaus Korte Etiketten

100% kBA Linen
Certified: GOTS
Seidra Textilwerke

50% kBA Cotton, 50% kBT Virgin Wool
Certified: GOTS
Seidra Textilwerke

72% Organic Cotton, 28% Modal
Certified: Oeko-Tex
Carvema Textil – Bloomati

98%Organic Cotton 6%Elastane
Certified: Oeko-Tex
Carvema Textil – Bloomati

Phthalates Free PVC
Texcart

Recycled Lycra
Texcart

49%Cotton, 34% REC Cotton, 9% CLYRB (Refibra), 6% REC PES, 2% Lycra
Calik Denim

80% Pre-C REC Cotton, 20% REC Cotton
Calik Denim

72% Cotton, 20% Organic Cotton, 6% T400 (Lycra), 2 % Lycra
Calik Denim

100% Vegan Leather
Texcart

70%-80% Cotton Fiber, 2-5% Plasticisers and dyes, 15-30% Technical Binders
Bottonificio Piemontes

70% kBA Cotton, 30% KbT Virgin Wool
Certified: GOTS
Seidra Textilwerke

50-60% REC Hemp Fibers, 15-20% Fillers recycled thermosetting, 15-20%technical binders and dyes
Bottonificio Piemontes

36% REC Polamide, 36% Polamide, 28% Elastane
Nextil Group – Dogi Spain & Ritex 2002

95% Acetate Naia, 5% Elastane
Nextil Group – Dogi Spain & Ritex 2002

Discover the latest showcase of sustainable innovations and responsible materials at ReSOURCE as presented by:
Agentur Ronzani │ Fieratex │ Angelo Valera │ Arula │ Bertheas & Cie │ Bornemann-Etiketten │ Bossa │ Bottonificio Piemonte │ C. Tessile │ c.pauli │ CadicaGroup │ Calik Denim Tekstil │ Carvema Textil │ CH.BREUNINGER.LEDER – Blue RenTec.one │ Confetti Textile │ Davaris Textiles │Dresdner Gardinen und Spitzenmanufaktur │ Elastic – LE Textile │ Ercea │Evlox – Tavex │ Feinjersey Fabrics │ Frameless Asia Pacific │ Henitex │ Eurojersey │ i.ma.tex │ Innova │ Ipekis Mensucat Turk │ J.Areal – Artigos Texteis │ Klaus Korte Etiketten │ Kuraray │ Lanificio Roma │ Lenzing │ Lukas Frankenberger │ Manifattura Pezzetti │Medike Landes │MGLab │Michael Bobritz │Mitwill Textiles │MUEHLMEIER Bodyshaping │Nastrificio de Bernardi │Naveena Denim Mills – NDM │ Nesatex │Nextil Group – Dogi Spain & Ritex 2002 │ Nilorn Germany │Olimpias Group – Labels division │Peter Büdel │Piovese Fashion │ Rabek Tekstil │Santa Lucia Manifattura Lane, GB. Studio │SCF – Société Choletaise de Fabrication │ Segovin Tekstil │Seidra Textilwerke │ Sharabati Denim │ Söktas Tekstil │ Stitch & Trim │ Sundag Heinrich │ Tejidos Royo │ Texcart │ Thermore (Far East) │ Tootal Fabrics │ Trimalhas Knit Inspiration │ Troficolor Têxteis, │ Turteks Tekstil Etiket │ Tüsa Denim │ Union 3 Fashion │ Unizip │ Utenos trikotazas │ Valerius Texteis – Clothius Tecelagem │ Varcotex │ Velcorex since 1828 │ Philea │ Verhees Textiles │ Vostex │ We Nordic Label Studios │ Yeniceri Tekstil │ Zeynar

As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting sustainability in fashion, we want to improve our online sourcing platform ReSOURCE. Therefore, we want to hear from you! What products do you wish you could find on ReSOURCE? What information are we missing that could your fashion brand enter the next stage of responsible sourcing? Share your thoughts with us via mail to info@munichfabricstart.com

Look forward to new products featured on the ReSOURCE sustainable sourcing platform, coming soon for Autumn.Winter 22/23.

Let’s ReSOURCE!

#resource #onlinesourcingplatform #sustainablesourcing #responsiblefashion #sustainabletfashion #sourcesustainable #letsresource

by Alison Baxter

ReSOURCE: The Denim Edit

Sourcing Sustainable Denim at ReSOURCE

12. July 2021

The denim industry is taking innovative steps towards denim manufacturing that is cleaner, more respectful to our environment and that uses fewer resources. While each mill, launderer and denim service provider who exhibits at BLUEZONE are champions of sustainability in their own right, there is a growing ethos in the denim community and at our shows to support one another and grow towards a cleaner industry together.

Together with ReSOURCE, our online sourcing platform for sustainable materials, we are able to evaluate denim according to different sustainable criteria across the fiber, dyeing and finishing stages of denim production. Understanding how the material is made, under which conditions, from which materials and the production methods will go a long way to deciding which sustainable denim is relevant to you and your brand. Get to know the leading 3 material criteria you need to know about when it comes to sourcing sustainable denim:

Lyocell Tencel®

Lyocell is a manufacturing process of rayon which is much more eco-friendly than its relatives modal and viscose. Lyocell is made in a closed-loop system that recycles almost all of the chemicals used. Tencel® is made from eucalyptus from PEFC certified forests. Eucalyptus trees grow quickly without the use of pesticides, fertilizers or irrigation.

Look for denim which contain Tencel if you are interested in:

Low water usage
Using renewable resources
Chemical control
GMO free
No soil erosion
Biodegradable

Eco Stretch

Fiber innovations such as Creora, Eco Lycra and Roica EcoSmart Elastane provide a biodegradable alternative, however stretch denim is synonymous with synthetics and will typically contain a percentage of either polyester, nylon or elastane. Until recently it was not possible for a stretch denim to be 100% biodegradable but soon Canidani, will launch their latest Bio-Stretch fabric Covera™ at BLUEZONE on August 31^st 2021.

Look for eco stretch denim if you are interested in:

Reducing the time for the product to degrade
Reduce the amount of synthetic fibers used in production
Blending fibers to produce new qualities

Recycled Polyester Credit: Textile Exchange

Recycled Fibers

A lot of research is underway to making denim using post-consumer and post-production waste. Often, recycled fibers make up only a percentage of the overall composition of the final denim product. Typically the most popular recycled materials used in denim production include: cotton; polyester; post-consumer denim; post-consumer fibers; PET and nylon.

Look for denim which contains recycled fibers if you are interested in:

Using waste materials
Diverting waste from landfills
Reducing waste
Low water usage
Low energy usage
Blending fibers to produce new qualities

Other sustainable fibers you should know about when it comes to sourcing sustainable denim include: Refibra, Ecovero, Creora, Roica, Cupro.

Other sustainable certifications you should get to know when it comes to sourcing sustainable denim are: OekoTex, GRS, BCI, OCS Blended, OCS 100, ISO 14001.

Lyocell Tencel®

100% Tencel
Certified: FSC , SA 8000
Bossa Denim

70% Cotton, 30% Tencel
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100
KG Denim

60% Linen, 40% Tencel
Certified: FSC, Oeko-Tex 100
Velcorex

50% Cotton, 40% Tencel, 7% T-400 Lycra, 3% Lycra
Certified: FSC, BCI
Calik Denim

49% Cotton, 31% REC Cotton, 18% Tencel, 2% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: FSC, GRS
Tüsa Denim

66% Cotton, 32% Tencel, 2% Elastan/Spandex
Certified: FSC, Oeko-Tex 100, BSCI, BCI
Tejidos Royo

93% Tencel, 6% Elastomultiester, 1% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: FSC, Oeko-Tex 100, BSCI
Tejidos Royo

50% Viscose, 25%Tencel, 25% REC Denim Fibers
Certified: Oeko-Tex, GRS
Linas

Recycled Fibers

34% kbA Cotton, 30% REC Denim, 26% Cotton, 5% PES, 3% REC PES, 2% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: SA 8000, OCS BLENDED, ISO 14001
Bossa Denim

48% REC Cotton, 39% Cotton, 6% Ecovero, 6% REC PES, 1% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: FSC , SA 8000, OCS BLENDED, RCS blended, ISO 14001
Bossa Denim

55% Cotton, 30% REC Cotton, 10% T-400 Lycra, 2% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100, GRS, BSCI, BCI
Tejidos Royo

80% kbA Cotton, 18% Repreve, 2% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: GRS, OCS Blended
Tüsa Denim

74% kbA Cotton, 24% REC Cotton, 2% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: GRS, BSCI, OCS 100, STeP by Oeko-Tex
Tejidos Royo

64% Cotton, 20% REC Cotton, 14% PES, 2% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: GRS, BCI
Naveena Denim

72% Cotton, 20% REC Cotton, 5% PES, 3% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: GRS, BCI, OCS 100, OCS BLENDED, RCS 100, RCS blended
Gediz Kumaş

77% Cotton, 15% Repreve, 6% REC PES/PET, 2% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: GRS, BCI
Naveena Denim

Eco Stretch

98.5% kbA Cotton, 1.5% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: GOTS, ISO 14001
Evlox Denim

64% Cotton, 20% REC Cotton, 14% PES, 2% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: GRS, BCI
Naveena Denim

81% Cotton, 18% REC PES, 1% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: GRS
Tüsa Denim

55% Cotton, 42% Biodegradable Polyamide, 3% Biodegradable EL
Certified: SA 800, BCI, ISO 14001
Bossa Denim

98.5% kbA Cotton, 1.5% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: GOTS, ISO 14001
Evlox Denim

98% kBa Cotton, 2% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: GOTS, Oeko-Tex 100, BCI
Maritas Denim

80% kbA Cotton, 11% Cotton, 6% T-400 LYCRA, 3% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: BCI
Calik Denim

82% kbA Cotton, 15% REC Cotton, 3% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100, OCS, RCS 100
Orta Anadolu

Look forward to new products featured on the ReSOURCE sustainable sourcing platform, coming soon for Autumn.Winter 22/23.

Let’s ReSOURCE!

#resource #onlinesourcingplatform #sustainablesourcing #responsiblefashion #sustainabletfashion #sourcesustainable #letsresource

by Alison Baxter

ReSOURCE: Sustainable Leather & Alternatives

Here’s what to look for in Leather Alternatives at ReSOURCE

17. June 2021

Whatever has led you here, you are already thinking about the reasons a brand has for choosing between the seemingly massive range of leathers and leather alternatives available. This decision usually begins with a basic understanding of the manufacturing processes in order to decide, does the final material reflect brand values, share brand beliefs and share the same innovative approach? To help choose the best option for you, we provide material highlights from our recent showcase on ReSOURCE to directly connect you with industry partners who can support in your next steps.

There are over 50 kinds of sustainable textile and material certifications used across our materials showcased online and at our shows with ReSOURCE. Get to know which 4 you should be familiar with when it comes to sourcing sustainable leathers and leather alternative materials:

Leather Standard by Oeko-Tex

Specifically tailored to leather articles which have been tested for harmful substances. Certification can be awarded for leather semi-finished products, finished leather, leather fibre materials up to finished articles and accessories.

Look for Leather Standard by Oeko-Tex certified materials if you are interested in:

using real leather materials
materials which are committed to reducing their chemical use and using safer alternatives
ensuring your products are harmless to health

Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex

All types of textiles that have been tested for harmful substances, from yarns to the finished product, may bear the STANDARD 100 product label.

Look for Oeko-Tex 100 certified materials if you are interested in:

certified materials with an innovative approach
materials which are committed to reducing their chemical use and using safer alternatives
ensuring your products are harmless to health

V-Label by European Vegetarian Union (EVU)

The only requirement of this certificate is that the product is vegan/vegetarian, meaning the product must not contains products of animal origin; no animal auxiliaries may be used during the production process.

Look for V-Label certified materials:

to ensure materials which are vegan, cruelty free and animal friendly
to include in brand marketing, communication and raise brand awareness
support the development of further innovative textile and accessories vegan alternatives

Cradle to Cradle by Cradle to Cradle (C2C)

Cradle to cradle (C2C) is an approach to a continuous and consistent recycling management. “Cradle-to-cradle products” are therefore those that can either be returned to biological cycles as biological nutrients or can be continuously kept in technical cycles as “technical nutrients”.

Look for Cradle to Cradle certified materials if you are interested in:

ensuring production is focused on reducing water wastage and usage, fostering a closed loop system using wet processes
materials which are committed to reducing their chemical use and using safer alternatives
materials which use reduced energy in the supply chain, with use of renewable energy with minimal reliance on petro-chemicals
materials which reduce and recycle waste throughout the textile supply chain

Other sustainable certifications to get to know when sourcing sustainable leathers & alternatives include: IVN Naturleder, Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) + Global Recycled Stand (GRS)

Real Leather

Real leather materials which are responsibly made and certified

100 % Real Leather
Certified: Leather Standard Oeko-Tex
Stitch & Trim
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100 % Real Leather, tanned using olives leaves
Certified: Leather Standard Oeko-Tex
Turteks Tekstil

Turtex Tekstil
More Info >>

100 % Real Leather, water ink printed
Certified: Standard 100 Oeko-Tex
Texcart
More Info >>

100 % Real Leather, natural and chrome free tanning
Certified: Standard 100 Oeko-Tex
Medike Landes
More Info >>

100% Recycled Leather
Certified: RCS Blended
We Nordic
More Info >>

100 % Recycled Leather
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100
Nilorn
More Info >>

Natural Alternatives to Leather

Leather alternatives which are responsibly made, cruelty free using natural food produce and certified

100% Apple Leather
Certified: Standard 100 Oeko-Tex
Stitch & Trim
More Info >>

100% Jacron Leather from sustainable wood sources
Certified: Cradle to Cradle, FSC
Nilorn
More Info >>

100% Jacron Leather
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100
We Nordic
More Info >>

100% Pinatex®
Certificates: none
We Nordic
More Info >>

100 % Cork
Certificates: none
Medike Landes
More Info >>

50% Cork, 50% Tencel
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100, FSC
Nilorn
More Info >>

Part Synthetic Alternatives to Leather

Leather alternatives which are responsibly made, using recycled or reclaimed materials made up in part of synthetic materials

90% Microfiber, 10% Polyurethane
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100, V-Label
Piovese Fashion
More Info >>

72% Pinatex®, 18% Polyactic Acid, 10% Polyurethane
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100
Medike Landes
More Info >>

70% Polyurethane, 30% REC Cotton
Certified: FSC, GRS, V-Label
Piovese Fashion
More Info >>

52% Waterbased Polyurethane, 34% Recycled PES, 14% Polyester
Certified: GRS
BLUE RENTEX.ONE
More Info >>

61% Recycled Leather, 30% Polyurethane, 1% Polyester
Certified: RCS Blended
BLUE RENTEX.ONE
More Info >>

90% Organic Material, 10% Other Fibres
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100
Medike Landes
More Info >>

25% Polyurethane, 25% Organic Material including Apple Skin, backing process 50%
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100
Medike Landes
More Info >>

25% Polyurethane, 25% Organic Material including Apple Skin, backing process 50%
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100
Medike Landes
More Info >>

Look forward to new products featured on the ReSOURCE sustainable sourcing platform, coming soon for Autumn.Winter 22/23.

Let’s ReSOURCE!

#resource #onlinesourcingplatform #sustainablesourcing #responsiblefashion #sustainabletfashion #sourcesustainable #letsresource

by Alison Baxter

ReSOURCE: The Branding Edit

A Closer Look at Sustainable Branding Solutions on ReSOURCE

31. May 2021

The search is on to find timeless, responsible and luxury labelling, hangtags and branding solutions that are representative of your values as a conscious clothing brand. With our online sourcing platform for sustainable materials, ReSOURCE, we can now offer practical sourcing solutions all year round. Showcasing the latest materials and innovations, including newly launched products for Spring.Summer 22 by leading manufacturers and suppliers of fabrics, additional, denim as well as an extensive range of branding solutions.

While the fashion industry is notorious as being one of the world’s largest contributors to global carbon emissions, it is important to focus on the lesser celebrated narrative: In fact, the fashion industry is currently undergoing the greatest overhaul any one sector has faced in such a short space of time. Over the past decade, we have witnessed a shift from fast fashion and trend led consumerism to quality made, responsible production and ethical manufacturing as one of the most important factors influencing consumers behaviour. The framework of the fashion industry is going through unprecedented change and your sustainable sourcing choices make a positive impact in the accelerated growth of sustainable fashion.

With ReSOURCE, we partner with leading international suppliers committed to producing high quality, ethical branding solutions who are ready to make your brand look good as well as do good. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights showcased on ReSOURCE.

Bio PU; Biodegradable in 180 days; Cellulose Based; PVC Free
Bornemann
More Info >>

Biodegradable Bioplastics; PVC Free; Certified by TÜV
Cadica Group
More Info >>

Biodegradable; PVC Free; PEFC + INDA-EDANA Certified
Cadica Group
More Info >>

PVC Free; 40% REC Paper; Organic materials; Bleached without chlorine
Cadica Group
More Info >>

Recycled Felt
Dienpi
More Info >>

Recycled PES; PVC Free
Escher Textiles
More Info >>

recycled; leather alternatives; natural tanning, residual humidity
Estro
More Info >>

recycled; eco finish; rec. zinc casting; PVS free; no electroplating process; SGS cert
Frameless Asia Pacific
More Info >>

recycled; rec. post-consumer yarn; PVC free
Harmanci Etiket
More Info >>

sustainable/natural; PVC free; NOS
ITL Group
More Info >>

organic/natural; PVC free; NOS
Mainetti
More Info >>

organic/natural; PVC free; NOS
Mainetti
More Info >>

tracing paper; sugarcane paper; vegetable oil based ink, String: rec. PET; PVC free
Nilorn
More Info >>

biodegradable; pollution-free; Digital Heat Transfer; 100% recyclable & compostable; 30% less ink; PVC free; NOS

Nilorn
More Info >>

pure stainless steel; low impact; 100% recyclable; PVC free
Nilorn
More Info >>

recycled; PVC free; 20% Cellulosics, 80% rec fibres
Olimpias Labels
More Info >>

recycled; rec. PET bottles; PVC free
Reca Group
More Info >>

recycled; PVC free; Oeko Tex PK 1; NOS
Reca Group
More Info >>

recycled; natural printing ink; PVC free; NOS
Reca Group
More Info >>

recycled; PVC free, Oeko Tex PK 1
Reca Group
More Info >>

biodegradable; PVC free; NOS
Reca Group
More Info >>

leather alternative, PVC free, NOS
Stitch and Trim
More Info >>

organic/natural; blended & regenerated CO; PVC free; PK 1, NOS
Texcart
More Info >>

organic/natural, biodegradable cellulosics; eco print; 15% apples content; PVC free
Varcotex
More Info >>

biodegradable, recycled; 100% low-density Polyethylene; rec. pre consumer waste into plastic bags; PVC free
Weavabel
More Info >>

sustainable/natural, biodegradable, regen. from Bagasse (sugar ground remains); PVC free; Carvajal Pulp & Paper; NOS
We Nordic
More Info >>

organic/natural, PVC free, printed with soya ink, NOS
We Nordic
More Info >>

organic/natural; blended & regenerated CO; PVC free; PK 1, NOS
Weavabel
More Info >>

Look forward to new products featured on the ReSOURCE sustainable sourcing platform, coming soon for Autumn.Winter 22/23.

Let’s ReSOURCE!

#resource #onlinesourcingplatform #sustainablesourcing #responsiblefashion #sustainabletfashion #sourcesustainable #letsresource

by Alison Baxter

ReSOURCE: The Recyled Edit

ReSOURCE: A CLOSER LOOK AT RECYCLED MATERIALS

29. April 2021

Conscious fashion can mean many different things, but for you as an ethical fashion brand it means starting at the very foundations to ensure your garments are part of the solution and not adding to the problems caused by fast fashion and over consumption.

While virgin fibres and organic naturals are certainly the first fabrics which come to mind, there is not one fabric which is inherently without fault. Therefore, when thinking of which fabrics to feature in your new collections, why not consider that recycled fabrics offer diverse and innovative solutions to one of the fashion industry’s biggest pollutant problems; reusing and repurposing materials which already exist.

With each new season, more innovative materials and processes are launched with ReSOURCE. Directly supporting the growth of textile recycling as a way to ensure more materials are diverted from landfills.Let’s take a look at the diverse performance, functions and blends of recycled fabrics which are showcased on our sustainable sourcing platform, ReSOURCE.