Tag: fibres
2025 International Woolmark Prize finalists announced
London
Each finalist will receive AU$60,000 for the development of a Merino wool collection and will be supported by the program’s Innovation Academy.
Eight of the...
Pitti Filati 95 chooses mellow yellow
Florence, Italy
Optimism and serious training, Increased visitors and raised hopes for dynamic upturn in 2025.
Pitti Filati is looked upon by many as a serious...
Reality check for circularity at Future Fabrics Expo 24
London
Future Fabrics Expo showcased next gen materials and alternative dyeing methods, while providing a platform to discuss the path to circularity.
Future Fabrics Expo...
Fulgar launches Q-GEO biobased polyamide yarn
Milan
New yarn is suitable for large-scale ecological production – the ideal yarn to meet the growing demand for green, cutting-edge fabrics.
Over the next...
Hemp apparel collection from Astral
Seattle, WA, USA
Made from mainly hemp, the new performance apparel line leads the industry away from petroleum-based fabrics.
Since 2002, Seattle based Astral has pioneered...
Pineapple fibre features in footwear collaboration
Lenzing, Austria
Ananas Anam and Tencel collaborate with Calvin Klein for the launch of The Sustainable Knit Trainer.
The search for better, planet-friendly footwear material has...
Brewed protein fibres featured at Pitti shows
Florence, Italy
Environmental impact of production of new fibre is significantly smaller than cashmere or merino wool.
Yamagata, Japan based Spiber’s Brewed Protein fibre was chosen...
All systems go for Super Power Milano Unica
Discussion themes were based around the ways that can ensure plastic waste is minimised and responsible practices encouraged.
Milano Unica took place at the beginning...
Sustainability update from Lycra
Wilmington, DE, USA
The Lycra Company publishes Planet Agenda Update with 2030 goals and commitments.
The Lycra Company has published its first annual Planet Agenda Update,...
Positive result for 58th Filo
Milan
Stated themes of sustainability and creativity are amply demonstrated during the busy two days in Milan.
Filo recently launched its September edition in Milan...
