The fourth edition of the Texhibition sourcing fair in Istanbul took place from September 13th to 15th at the city's exhibition center near Atatürk Airport. All three days were lively and the fair was well attended. According to official figures, 7,000 visitors were registered on the first day; 5,000 of them from Turkey and 2,000 from abroad. In...
Sep 25, 2023
The background article From fibre to garment: the technical 'make-up' of your clothing explores the process of transforming fibres and yarns into fabrics and eventually into finished garments. It gives an in-depth overview of how the garments sold in fashion stores are created, unravelling the fabric they are made of to arrive at yarns or fibres...
Sep 14, 2023
Sustainability in fashion isn't just a trend; it's a mission for brands like KOMODO. This iconic brand has firmly rooted its principles in crafting clothes that minimise environmental impacts. Not only do they focus on the planet, but they also ensure their clothing is produced under fair labour conditions. One of KOMODO's standout features is...
Aug 21, 2023
According to research, over 10 million kilograms of excess textiles are created, imported or accumulated from production leftovers every year in Australia, amounting to about 500 million dollars. Reason enough for the Australian circular fashion brand A.Bch World to do something about it. Thus, six weeks ago, Circular Sourcing was launched,...
Aug 17, 2023
In this background piece, we tell you all about the 'technical construction' of your garment. From fibre to garment. We start with the final product, your garment, and go back one step at a time. To the fabrics, the yarns and the fibres/raw materials. We also cover finishing processes. Content • Fabrics (+ finishing processes) • Yarns • Fibres...
Aug 15, 2023
On 28-29th June 2022, The Sustainable Angle hosted its 10th Future Fabrics Expo — the largest, dedicated showcase of materials and innovations with a reduced environmental impact. As our most ambitious show to date and the first physical expo since the start of COVID, the 10th Future Fabrics Expo was held at Magazine London in London, UK, a new,...
Aug 8, 2022
With customers having an ever-growing need for durable and sustainable products that embody well-being, performance and responsibility, the fashion industry is working towards new fabrics that meet its consumers’ high expectations. We have seen an array of innovations take over the collections in the last few years and months, but a bigger shift...
Jan 18, 2022
Sensual and seductive, the key characteristics of the fabric trends for Summer 2022. Fabrics appeal to the senses through subtle sheen, three-dimensional techniques and intelligent hybrid materials. Floral prints hold the essence of exotic locations, awakening your longing for holidays and cocktails. Fabric blends crafted with artificial fibres,...
Aug 4, 2021
The fabrics for the upcoming fall/winter season can be categorised in four themes: Reconsider, Reset, Reimagine, and Rebuild. The impact of the pandemic and its lockdowns and the way it has affected people’s day-to-day lives, as well as their new living conditions, will play a key role in these themes. Reconsider Fabrics have an enormous...
Apr 14, 2021
The fabrics for summer 2021 can roughly be divided into two main themes: Lightness and Raw Surfaces. In addition, two fabrics stood out during Premiere Vision: the number of knits and the focus on denim. Of course, these fabrics also fit in with the overarching themes, but we will still highlight them because they received a lot of attention on...
Jul 23, 2020
Accademia Costume & Moda, among the best fashion schools in the world and in Italy for Fashion Design Graduate and Post Graduate programmes according to Business of Fashion, is launching its new Master in Fabrics Innovation Design this February 2020. Designed in collaboration with numerous manufacturing companies of Made in Italy, this Master...
Sep 16, 2019