The Sustainable Angle’s Post

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Industry Trends 2024📈 Accepting the Rise of Man-Made Fibre! 🔮 Step into the future of fashion, where innovation and sustainability merge. Prepare to see a shift that will fundamentally alter the fabric of our industry. Prepare for the increasing need for man-made fibres, which will unstoppably shape the landscape of future.   Feel the tremors of change as dynamic trends sweep across the fashion industry. The growing demand for man-made fibre represents a seismic shift, indicating a significant departure from existing material options. Whereas natural fibres originally reigned supreme, the creativity of man-made fibres has now captured the spotlight.   Imagine a world where textiles combine technical prowess with an eco-conscious approach. #FashionForward #SustainabilityRevolution #ManMadeFibreMagic

“Pull a thread here, and you will find it attached to the whole world.” – Nadeem Aslam. I first came across this quote during my Fashion Innovation course, which positioned fashion as a global system. Today, it hit home again during an industrial visit to Marsil Group, where I witnessed this connection in action—from a single thread to the global market. While embroidery design isn’t my usual focus, this visit offered insights into: • The complexities of scaling a high-caliber organization • Impeccable embroidery standards and techniques • Importance of resource management and teamwork • The challenges of material sustainability One pressing question remained: Where are the eco-friendly alternatives, and why haven’t they reached the ubiquity of plastics? The journey towards sustainable fashion lies in refining processes and scaling responsible materials. It’s time for the industry to embrace this change. #Sustainability #FashionInnovation #SustainableFashion #CircularFashion #EcoFriendly #FashionDesign #FutureOfFashion #GreenFashion #TextileIndustry #SustainableMaterials #InnovateForChange #AdaptForGood #ShiftTowardsSustainability

🚀👗 The future of clothing is here, and we at Gommatex are ready to shape it with innovation and passion! 👏 In an ever-changing world, the clothing industry plays a crucial role in defining our lifestyle and individual expression. At Gommate, we firmly believe in the importance of innovation to lead this sector towards new frontiers. 🌱 Sustainability is at the center of our vision. We are committed to creating solutions that not only embrace the latest fashion trends, but also respect our planet. Innovative materials and ecological processes are our answer to the future of sustainable clothing. 💡 Innovation is the key. From the integration of cutting-edge technologies to the constant pursuit of cutting-edge materials, we are shaping a future where clothing is not just an outer layer, but a statement of sustainability and responsible style. 🤝 The future is built on collaboration. We invite designers, brands and progressive thinkers to join us on this mission. Together, we can create an apparel industry that reflects the values of the future: sustainability, innovation and social responsibility. 🔮 We are ready for what the future of clothing holds for us. Are you ready to join us on this journey? #Gommatex #ClothingInnovation #Sustainability #FutureOfFashion #FashionInnovation #SocialResponsibility

Fashion & Sustainability: ♻️ A Match Made in the Future? ♻️ As we know the textile industry is a major polluter but also our clothes being thrown away and often ending up in landfills in developing countries, causing environmental damage. But there's hope! In the recent Colab Quarterly magazine innovative solutions are being explored to break this cycle. 🔦 CIRCULAR REPUBLIC is in the spotlight in the recent Colab Quarterly in magazine. Our Co-Founder Matthias Ballweg shares insights on the crucial role of the circular economy in building a resilient future. We also feature insights from our colleague, Carl Warkentin, on the multifaceted nature of sustainability in fashion, drawing from a previous event. And that's not all! Also you could learn that some coats are made from mushrooms (yes, you read that right!), they showcased forward-thinking design ideas. Intrigued? Read Colab Quarterly and discover the future of fashion. ⬇️ Link below in the comments Sabine Hansky Simone Fasse Lisa Löwenstein Claudia Frey Amelie Mettenheimer Julia Christiansen Tamy Saurer Anna Fischer munich business Steffen Gerlach Taha Taskinsoy Christian Adler Marlene Marx Kevin Zürn Juliane Kahl Maurizio Montalti Julian Ellis-Brown Gerlind Hector #fashion#fastfashion#sustainablefashion#nachhaltigkeit#colabquarterly

"The Next Gen to This Gen: Scaling Material Innovations in the Fashion Sector" report is a must-read. The comprehensive study is put together by Sustainabelle Advisory Services founded by Christine Goulay with the support of various industry experts, . The report, based on insights from 62 expert interviews and feedback from 157 stakeholders, offers a comprehensive overview of the roadblocks and advancements in the fashion industry, specifically focusing on material innovations. It discusses how "Next Gen" materials, which are renewable, have the potential to transform the industry by reducing dependence on finite resources like petroleum, minimizing the impact on land and water, and promoting circular production methods and design. The report also delves into challenges like off-take agreements and investments/commitments from brands, while sharing valuable case studies. PYRATEX® was honoured to be a part of this report and contribute to the interviews. Other companies mentioned are Circ®, Mara Hoffman, Circulose, Canopy, Textile Exchange, Fashion for Good, The Sustainable Angle, BALENCIAGA and Kering. Check out the report here -> https://lnkd.in/gyg-khEe

On September 28th, I attended a World Hope Forum ANTI_FASHION webinar, curated by Lidewij Edelkoort and Philip Fimmano, hosted in collaboration with New York Textile Month. The World Hope Forum was launched on October 24, 2020 during Dutch Design Week. Its main goal is to create a holistic global platform for the exchange and expansion of knowledge and innovation, putting people before profits. During the webinar, stories were shared of people that lead by example — a slow fashion revolution that includes independent brands, folk favourites, outsider artists, artisan makers, textile farmers and style philosophers. Although new and innovative companies provide an optimistic outlook, I believe that change of the industry as a whole is too slow. Overconsumption, overproduction, child labor, high-carbon production and transportation methods continue to contribute to Fashion being the second largest polluting industry after Oil & Gas. Especially the larger Fashion companies fail to address sustainability issues consistently and continuously - due to today’s volatile macro economics, companies tend to loosen their strategies on DEI, Innovation and Digital Transformation and instead focus on Cost and Process Optimization. I love Fashion and I love Technology and I believe that with it we can drive change for good. However, for the entire fashion industry to change, we need real (culture) change. And real change also requires guts and new leadership. Even, or perhaps especially, in the current climate, I don’t think the industry is ready for that. I would love to hear your thoughts on this topic. Are we on the right track, or should we drive change harder? #makeitpossibletogether For those interested, webinar recordings can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gThvBQze. #fashion #fashionindustry #fashionforgood #fashiontech #transformation #digitaltransformation #innovation #technology #digital

It's very rare to be noted but sometimes reports can bring energy, positivity and urge for transformation at the same time. Our joint "Sustainable Raw Materials" report co-authored with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Textile Exchange that Sarah Needham, Senior Director of Engagement & Partnership at Textile Exchange, and I presented at Première Vision in Paris is bringing the 2 sides of the "Sustainability raw material transformation coin" together: - The environmental impact reduction proof points from shifting from conventional to sustainable materials - The economic opportunity from shifting from conventional to sustainable materials We also defined the 6 principles of our #MaterialsManifesto that should guide companies in their transformation. One of them really resonates with me: the #TripleWin case. For too long have we only looked at the profitability of the companies putting products on the market. It is more than time to actually ensure that Nature and Suppliers also win in this system. Companies, and all of us as consumers, have a responsibility to ensure the resilience and regeneration of Nature so it can continue to provide its ecosystemic services at a sustainable rate. Without Nature there is no material, no supplier, no companies, no products and no consumers. Thank you to Stéphanie Reculeau Pasquet and all the fashion professionals who attended for making this panel a success! Interested in learning more about implementing a sustainable materials strategy? Download our report here >> https://lnkd.in/eh-w2m5Y #sustainability #materialsinnovation #FashionIndustry

Berto Fall-Winter 2025/26 collection > The new era of denim fabrics. Through this collection, we want to share Berto's philosophy on interpreting true denim and sustainability. #BertoDenim #SustainableFashion #TrueDenim #NewCollection"

ReGen Basel continues to share a curated selection of resources to inspire and educate about sustainable and regenerative fashion. This week, we bring you another book, a film and a podcast that emphasise the significance of #ecofriendly practices in the #fashionindustry. 🎯 Our aim is to empower our community with knowledge and tools to make informed, ethical choices. Check out our latest recommendations! 📚 Book: “Circular Design for Fashion: A new Mindset” by Ellen MacArthur Foundation. This book explores innovative product development and transformative change through the lens of circular design. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dFxSecAb 🎥 Film: "The Shitthropocene - Welcome to the Age of Cheap Crap" by Patagonia. Patagonia's film "The Shitthropocene" critiques the modern era of mass production and consumption, showing the environmental and social impacts of cheaply made products. 🔗 The Shitthropocene - Welcome to the Age of Cheap Crap: https://lnkd.in/deF6D7Gx 🎧 Podcast: “Crash Course Fashion” by Sustainable Fashion Forum. This podcast explores the complex relationship between sustainability, fashion, business, and ethics. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d_Z6_ejQ #ReGenBasel - Building a Regenerative Community is a collaborative series between Impact Hub Basel, reVyven and Beth Durent Circularity. >> ReGen Basel's purpose is to raise awareness about the environmental impact of consumer products and systems by creating a forum for local networks #connect, #collaborate, and #takeaction to contribute toward the transition of Basel to a more #regenerative system. #SustainableFashion #RegenerativeDesign #EcoFriendlyLiving #CircularEconomy #NachhaltigeMode #RegenerativesDesign #Kreislaufwirtschaft