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Textile industry review&outlook – October 2021
Many fashion and textile businesses have released quarterly reports this October, giving us great insight into the direction of the industry. India seems to be faring well, with multiple leading companies showing tremendous growth. Sustainability too continues to be a hot topic, with Swedish company H&M becoming a pioneer in sustainable fashion and many countries looking at strategies for reducing textile waste. However, it’s not all good news, and soaring cotton prices have ripple effects across many businesses and supply chains. We delve into all this in more detail in this month’s industry overview...https://lnkd.in/gHp2qiTx

Press release
YARN&FABRIC to Participate in Frankfurt’s Heimtextil Trade Fair 2022
Fabric manufacture YARN&FABRIC is set to return to the Heimtextil 2022, the annual trade fair for home and contract textiles. The Heimtextil event will run in Frankfurt from 11 to 14 January 2022. Over the four days, the industry leader will present its quality materials and business offerings to a global audience...https://lnkd.in/gyrwERVd

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How garment businesses can reduce waste
More and more businesses and consumers are becoming aware of the catastrophic environmental impact of the fashion and textile industry. Waste is only one part of the equation, but with the rise of fast fashion, it is becoming a major concern for many. This is an issue throughout the lifecycle of an item of clothing. Excess materials in factories are often discarded as waste rather than being reused for other items. Deadstock garments that brands do not end up selling are often burned and buried, equating to more than 1.5 billion items each year. Even customers are chucking away barely worn clothes to swap them for the latest items that match current fashion trends. According to a 2017 report, this accounts for 92 million tons of textile waste every year...https://lnkd.in/giasJTFW

How Technology is Changing the Fashion and Textile Industry
The fashion and textile industry has long been known for its creative drive and innovative spirit. It pushes boundaries and has always been forward-thinking to the future. The recent technology boom and its uses within the sector are accelerating this growth, helping push the possibilities of manufacturing, creating, discovering, and experiencing fashion. It is altering how we interact with the industry and at large responsible for its evolution. In this article, we look at the different ways modern technology is being utilized in the industry and shaping the sector in today’s world and beyond...https://lnkd.in/gEr32xmp

What is Circular Fashion?
The phrase “circular fashion” has been somewhat of a buzzword over the past few years and is a goal for the fashion and textile industry. The term describes a regenerative model which circulates materials through society for as long as possible. Doing so reduces the massive amount of waste of the industry while simultaneously helping brands be more resourceful. Here we look in-depth at what circular fashion is, the challenges it faces, and ideas for the future...https://lnkd.in/gehDqnXH

Textile Industry Review & Outlook – September 2021
The fashion and textile industry continues to make progress while meeting new challenges this month. In terms of good news, governments are reviewing the legal wages for textile workers ahead of the end of the year. In addition, several countries are increasing their minimum wage, helping people that rely on these sectors gain access to a better income. However, September has also brought about many issues. Factories in Vietnam, Myanmar, and China are being forced to close, seeing unemployment rates sharply rise and issues within the global supply chain. Microplastics are also a hot topic of debate and, according to several reports, action is needed fast...https://lnkd.in/eYX-A8Qh

The growing trend of genderless fashion
In the wake of political correctness, gender boundaries are being challenged, and the interface between male and female roles is becoming increasingly blurred. This has spread to all areas of society, with many women pushing into non-traditional, typically male-dominated work, children's toys becoming genderless, and people around the globe protesting for change.
Within the past few years, the word "genderless" has also been a buzzword in the fashion and textile industry. As a result, a growing number of genderless brands are emerging, and many pre-existing fashion brands are developing gender-fluid collections. But is unisex fashion an increasing trend in the sector? Here is a closer look at this trend why it can help fashion designers and brands excel in a saturated industry...https://lnkd.in/gpnpeJB9

Microplastics in fashion&textile. Do we have ways to solve it?
The fashion and textile industry is known for being exceptionally environmentally damaging. It is the second-largest water polluter globally, responsible for 10% of annual CO2 emissions, and relies on many dangerous chemicals, pesticides, and dyes during fabric manufacturing. One equally damaging yet less heavily debated topic is the release of microplastics from clothing. However, its importance cannot be neglected. According to one study, 34.8% of global microplastic pollution comes from washing textiles; it is the world's largest primary source of microplastics. So in terms of the environmental and human health impacts of the industry, it's a pretty big deal...https://lnkd.in/gr5xFvzt

The future of fashion
The fashion and textiles industry has always been known for its innovation. From creating novel and imaginative garments to developing new production methods, fashion has continually pushed boundaries cast an eager eye into the future. As such, we can expect to see the trend of innovation continue. In addition, new technologies and shifts in consumer trends will transform the industry, morphing it into a market distinct from the one that exists today. Here we take a look at what we can expect the future of fashion to look like...https://lnkd.in/gsEqADYz

Using fashion waste as a resource
The fashion industry is known for producing a massive amount of textile waste each year, an issue that has been exacerbated by the rise of fast fashion and the global pandemic. However, rather than seeing all of this waste end up in landfills, many businesses are looking at other ways to use this fashion waste as a resource. Here, we look into possible solutions and how textile businesses can turn this leftover material into new and exciting opportunities – both for the industry, our planet, and our employment prospects...https://lnkd.in/gRVx-Wcs