Trends

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09/11/2022 – Results of the project “Sorting For Circularity Europe”

Results of the project “Sorting For Circularity Europe”

An immense opportunity to accelerate textile recycling

The results of the Sorting for Circularity Europe project point to promising opportunities for recapturing value while diverting textiles from downcycling ... By Sibylle Michel

The global resale market in 2022 is forecast to experience further growth of 31.0% to $182.4 billion. © HalynaRom/stock.adobe.com

02/11/2022 – Cost of living crisis

Cost of living crisis

Secondhand fashion is on the rise

The cost of living crisis will drive more consumers towards secondhand fashion, with the global apparel resale market set to grow 85.5% between 2022 and ... By Sibylle Michel

Performance Days moves on to Phase 2: Increased transparency with the use of CO2 footprint labeling. © Performance Days

28/10/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Performance Days continues to focus on its proven Focus Topic

Since the Spring Fair, Performance Days has driving onwards towards the Spring Fair 2023 with its Focus Topic “Our Journey to CO2 Neutrality” – this will ... By Sibylle Michel

Only 1% of textiles are recycled into new fabrics. © HalynaRom/stock.adobe.com

25/08/2022 – Recycling

Recycling

Manufacturers turn to mono material fabrics

As pressure mounts to improve the recyclability of textile products textile manufacturers turn to mono material fabrics and cellulosic fibres. By Sibylle Michel

The design of this year’s Directions Trend Forum is led by NellyRodi Agency, while top trend forecasters from Milan, New York and Tokyo round out the committee. © Messe Frankfurt

24/08/2022 – Trend forecasts for A/W 2023/24

Trend forecasts for A/W 2023/24

Fashion, be ambitious!

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics unveils its trend forecasts for Autumn / Winter 2023-24. The committee is focusing on passion for fashion in its ... By Sibylle Michel

22/08/2022 – Traceability platform

Traceability platform

Making supply chain traceability easier

To help brands support their environmental and social credentials, Trimco Group releases a transparency and traceability platform. By Sibylle Michel

Multi-channel sales via analog and virtual worlds – The Adidas flagship store Shanghai opened in November 2018. With launch date of December 17, 2021, Adidas is also operating in the metaverse. © Adidas

14/07/2022 – Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence

Status quo in the Fashion Arena

textile network’s correspondent Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh shades some light on where the fashion and apparel segments stands to adopt A.I. related technologies. By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh