Is recycled polyester the fabric of the future?
A contemporary material, recycled polyester combines the urgent need for more sustainable fashion with the innovative injunctions of a ready-to-wear industry constantly looking for something new.
A contemporary material, recycled polyester combines the urgent need for more sustainable fashion with the innovative injunctions of a ready-to-wear industry constantly looking for something new.
In Shanghai the die has been cast and the winners for the best products for S/S 2020 have been announced. Performance and sustainability were the key factors defining the jury’s choices. From UV protection and anti-odour merino wool to thermal regulating and anti-bacterial polyester taffeta, the new generation of fabrics is offering high performance, innovative…
After holographic fabrics, the focus is on Reflex ST21 S101, a new material unveiled by NT Majocchi, whose fascinating aesthetic has won over Promostyl’s Material Stylists.
Fabien Sorin, head of EPFL’s Laboratory of Photonic Materials and Fibre Devices (FIMAP), and his team, developed super-elastic, multi-material and high-performance fibres, which can be applied in robotics, textiles and medical implants as they can detect even the slightest pressure and strain and can sustain up to 500% elastic deformation without losing their original shape.
Bolt Threads, a materials innovation company based in California, is aiming to change our perception about leather by introducing Mylo™, the first leather-like commercially viable material grown from mycelium. The goal? To reduce the long-term environmental impact of one of the most polluting industries on the planet, and contribute to the creation of a more…
When 60 years ago, LYCRA®, a brand owned by INVISTA, invented a stretchy and versatile fiber that can be used across every garment category, a revolution took place within the fashion industry as comfort, fit and flexibility entered our everyday lives and redefined how clothing feels. Presented last month at Kingpins Denim Show in Amsterdam,…
At the latest ISPO in Beijing, China, the Swiss textile manufacturer Litrax presented three innovations that will revolutionise textile manufacture on a global scale. Three smart new fibres, L2, L14 and L11, attracted the attention of the brands and companies present at this trade fair dedicated to sports.