The clothing of the future will look nothing like what we wear today. Or maybe it will.
A hunger for sustainability is leading researchers to new organic materials from which to design clothing.
Other visionaries are working to make our future outfits as smart as we want to look.
France is to pass legislation banning supermarkets and producers from destroying unsold non-food items in a “world first”, according to Edouard Philippe, the prime minister.
France has already enacted a law banning supermarkets from destroying unsold food, and obliging supermarkets to hand it to charity, but the government wishes to extend the ban to clothing, electronics or plastics, and other products.
The concept of Where Does It Come From? is self-explanatory. The clothing brand is driving for total transparency in the fashion industry, particularly in the wake of the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh and controversy around a number of fashion brands’ workshop conditions.
All the clothes produced by Where Does It Come From? come with a code on the garment label, so customers can trace the whole supply chain, getting to know the people involved in the production chain, as well as exploring the process.
An outstanding and homogeneous waterproofing performance can be achieved, even in heavy rain and after repeated washing, thanks to the new products. The coated textiles are soft and breathable and thus provide much comfort. The technology also provides enough flexibility for developing materials needed for modern high performance outdoor shoes.
American & Efird (A&E) a global leader in textile manufacturing official announced product launch of an industry first, REPREVE recycled core spun industrial sewing thread, Perma Core using REPREVE. A&E has engineered a new sewing thread providing a highly sought-after, eco-friendly, performance sewing thread option for environmentally-conscious customers.
