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Future Fabrics to debut Footwear Innovation Hub

07/06/2024
Future Fabrics to debut Footwear Innovation Hub
Organised by Swiss not-for-profit The Sustainable Angle, the event bills itself as “a sourcing destination of certified, sustainably and responsibly produced materials” as well as an “educational platform for understanding the impacts of our raw material and fossil fuel dependencies, sourcing responsibly and operating within planetary boundaries”.

More than 70 mills and suppliers will have booths while 10,000 materials and “solutions” will be on display.

These include textiles from regenerative agriculture farming systems, agricultural waste innovations and regenerated cellulosic, pre- and post-consumer recycled natural materials, organic cottons, regeneratively farmed wools and animal fibres, sustainably produced silks, linen, hemp and leather.

The Laudes Foundation, Canopy and Fashion for Good will highlight innovation in low-carbon, low-impact feedstocks and fibre developments, including agro residue, plastic reduction initiatives and circular feedstocks.

The Future of Luxury will showcase LVMH’s projects in four areas: connecting creativity with nature, manufacturing better, new distribution models and more responsibly created luxury products.

The Footwear Innovation Hub will map materials and waste issues, with exhibits ranging from experimental prototypes to brands “creating inspirational new design journeys”.

Anita Chester, head of fashion at Laudes Foundation, said: "The expo is a global platform showcasing next-gen and circular materials for fashion and we're thrilled to be a part of bringing together key industry players with innovative frontrunners, and build the momentum to drive a transformation of fashion towards solutions with positive impacts on climate, nature and people."

Future Fabrics Expo will take place on the June 25 and 26, at Magazine London.

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