Trends

Agricultural waste streams © Fashion for Good

23/03/2022 – Sustainability

Sustainability

The next generation of materials from waste

The latest project of Fashion for Good, a platform for sustainable fashion innovation, transforms agricultural waste into textile fibres. By Editorial staff

Neil Thorpe (2nd from left) and his team. © Neil Thorpe Lace Design & Draughting

22/02/2022 – Interview with Neil Thorpe

Interview with Neil Thorpe

What’s trendy with lingerie lace

Does the more conscious behavior of buyers have an influence on the lace business? How is demand changing, and what general trends can be expected? By Editorial staff

Environmental sustainability remains important in fabrics for the autumn/winter 2022/23 season. © malp/stock.adobe.com

14/02/2022 – Sustainable fibres

Sustainable fibres

Plant-based materials on rise

Fabrics made from plant-based materials are set to boom in collections for the autumn/winter 2022/23 season, according to “Survey of the European fabric ... By Editorial staff

A total of 3,600 companies visited the 34th edition of the Trade Show of Italian Textiles and Accessories. © Milano Unica

08/02/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Increased number of visitors at Milano Unica

Compared to the past edition 2,850 (+10%) Italien companies and 750 (+35%) foreign companies visited the 34th edition of Milano Unica at Fiera Milano. By Editorial staff

‘Conntected‘ – A beautiful, interwoven web of community and nature, enhanced through technology. © Messe Frankfurt

07/02/2022 – Trend Forum

Trend Forum

Intertextile Directions trends for Spring / Summer 2023

‘Conntected‘ is the seasonal theme for apparel fabrics trends for Spring / Summer 2023. By Editorial staff

The customer shopping experience is the most important factor in consumer marketing strategy for 91.2% of professionals. © stokkete/stock.adobe.com

07/02/2022 – Retail

Retail

Retail trends that will prevail in 2022

Tiendeo, a company specialising in the digitization of the retail sector, has identified 5 key trends that will revolutionise retail in 2022. By Editorial staff

Trend “Fitness first”: Graphic accents add playfulness and energy. The looks for the four trend themes can be seen in our picture gallery (at the end of the article). © The Lycra Company

26/01/2022 – The Lycra Company

The Lycra Company

Legwear trends for autumn/winter 2022/23

The Lycra Company, a global leader in developing innovative fibre and technology solutions for the apparel industry, launches its legwear trends forecast ... By Editorial staff