Heimtextil 2026 Leverages Growth Potential Through Strategic Product Group Combinations

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany — January 29, 2025 — After a successful edition with increase in both visitors and exhibitors, Heimtextil is tapping into further growth potential with an optimized new hall structure in 2026 — thus responding to the industry’s changing market needs. The most influential and international trade fair for home and contract textiles as well as textile design is thus developing its range in a target group-specific way, creating shorter distances and promoting synergies between its diverse product segments.

Photo: Messe Frankfurt / Pietro Sutera

With a new hall concept, Heimtextil is building on the success of the last edition, which saw increase in visitor and exhibitor numbers, and is responding to current market demands in the textile industry: “Heimtextil 2025 was characterized by increased internationality and demand. In 2026, we are using this strong starting position to align the range even more closely with the needs of all trade fair participants by strategically selecting and combining relevant product groups – and thus to leverage further growth potential,” said Olaf Schmidt, vice president, Textiles & Textile Technologies.

The new concept reinforces Heimtextil as the leading industry platform for holistic textile and non-textile interior design. In challenging times, it offers the industry a strong base. Thanks to overlapping visitor target groups, exhibitors increase their reach and are noticed by potential new customers. Using all entrances creates additional efficiency and helps buyers find new relevant business partners. Core content such as the Heimtextil trends ensures further traffic and increases the visibility of manufacturers.

Textile and non-textile interior design

The new center for high-quality textile and non-textile interior design, as well as decorative and furniture fabrics, is located in halls 3.0, 3.1 and 4.1.

In Hall 3.0, Interior Design Concepts: Window, Wall & Floor, visitors find a wide range of products, from wallpaper and digital printing to textile editors, curtains and floor coverings, as well as sun protection. The combination of high-quality individual products and complete collections creates holistic interior concepts that are tailored to the requirements of interior decorators, designers, DIY stores and specialist retailers.

The adjacent halls 3.1 and 4.1 complement this spectrum. Together, both levels offer the largest international range of decorative and upholstery fabrics, contract textiles, imitation leathers, outdoor textiles as well as fibers and yarns.

Special highlights include the Interior.Architecture.Hospitality Library in Hall 3.1 and the design installation by Patricia Urquiola in Hall 3.0. They make the area a central content hub for designers, architects and hospitality decision-makers.

Sleep and textile designers: direct connections

In Hall 4.0, Smart Bedding presents a comprehensive selection of bedding, blankets, pillows, mattresses, sleep systems, fibers and yarns.

The connection to Bed, Bath & Living in halls 5.0, 5.1, 6.0 and 6.1 enables short distances for bed retailers and decision-makers from the hotel, contract and specialist retail industries. There, brands and private label suppliers present bed linen, bathroom textiles, table and kitchen linen, decorative pillows and home accessories.

New in 2026 is the placement of Textile Design in Hall 6.1. Design studios and CAD/CAM suppliers find a creative environment here, right next to the Heimtextil Trends 26/27 – with designs that seamlessly align with tomorrow’s collections.

Comprehensive platform for the global carpets and flooring industry

Carpets & Rugs tripled the number of exhibitors in 2025. Thanks to the new hall structure, the successfully established segment has additional opportunities for growth. It is complemented by the new product segment Flooring & Equipment. The combination of textile and non-textile floor coverings maximizes synergies for architects, interior designers, and DIY stores – while opening new opportunities for specialist retailers and craft professionals.

In the modern halls 11.0 and 12.0, leading suppliers present machine-woven and hand-woven as well as hand-knotted carpets, unique items and floor mats. In the directly adjacent Flooring & Equipment segment in Hall 12.0, elastic floor coverings, design floor coverings, cork, laminate, parquet and outdoor solutions will be on display. Special presentations supplement the variety with business-promoting content.

Global Home and Global Home Excellence: proven concepts and new opportunities

The proven concept of Global Home in Halls 8.0 and 9.1 and Global Home Excellence in Hall 9.0 continues in 2026. International manufacturers and country pavilions present a broad spectrum – directly at the Galleria and Torhaus entrances. In addition, Global Home and Global Home Excellence will be located in halls 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3. The connection to Carpets & Rugs and Flooring & Equipment creates valuable synergies: The merging of complementary target groups strengthens Heimtextil as Europe’s largest platform for sourcing high-quality home textiles.

Heimtextil 2026 takes place from January 13 to 16, 2026.

Posted: January 29, 2025

Source: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH

Innovation In Textile Recycling: New ANDRITZ Tearing Line Supports Research At Aitex Center, Spain

GRAZ, Austria — January 29, 2025 — International technology group ANDRITZ has supplied and commissioned a state-of-the-art reXline tearing installation at Aitex in Alicante, one of Europe’s largest textile research and development centers. This customized line enhances Aitex’s capabilities for textile recycling trials and expands its portfolio of innovative recycling solutions.

Cut textile pieces before tearing process. Image: ANDRITZ

Aitex is Spain’s leading center for research, innovation and advanced technical services for the textile industry and the only Spanish center accredited to issue OEKO-TEX® certifications. With the installation of the new ANDRITZ equipment, Aitex strengthens its support for customers from various industries including geotextile and agrotextile, automotive, and fashion.

New ANDRITZ reXline tearing line in operation at Aitex . Image: ANDRITZ

The reXline tearing equipment can process a large variety of raw materials and has been customized to meet Aitex’s specific needs for R&D projects focused on recycling post-industrial and post- consumer waste.

“This collaboration with ANDRITZ allows us to expand our trial capabilities and enhance services we provide to our customers,” said Vincent Blanes, CEO of Aitex. “The new equipment efficiently supports the growing demand for textile recycling solutions and ensures our R&D remains at the forefront of innovation.”

Posted: January 29, 2025

Source: ANDRITZ GROUP

Rieter: Significant Increase In Order Intake In Financial Year 2024

WINTERTHUR, Switzerland — January 29, 2025 — At 725.5 million Swiss francs ($800 million), order intake was significantly higher than in the same period of the previous year (2023: 541.8 million Swiss francs ($598 million)), representing an increase of 34 percent. This was the fourth consecutive quarter of year-on-year growth. As expected, the Rieter Group ended financial year 2024 with lower sales than in the previous year.

According to preliminary, unaudited figures, total sales amounted to 859.1 million Swiss francs ($948 million), which is around 39 percent down on the previous year (2023: 1,418.6 million Swiss francs ($1,565 million)). For the full year 2024, Rieter expects an EBIT margin in the upper half of the guidance range of 2 percent to 4 percent communicated in October 2024 (2023: 7.2 percent).

Order intake

Order intake in 2024 was 34 percent higher than in the previous year at 725.5 million Swiss francs (2023: 541.8 million Swiss francs). Rieter thus succeeded in strengthening its competitive position in a challenging market environment. Compared with the previous year, there were signs of an initial market recovery.

Sales by division

The Machines & Systems Division posted sales of 424.9 million Swiss francs ($469 million), a decrease of 56% compared with the previous year (2023: 965.0 million Swiss francs ($1,065 million)). In the Components Division, sales declined to 247.6 million Swiss francs ($273 million), down 7 percent from the same period of the previous year (2023: 266.2 million Swiss francs ($294 million)). The After Sales Division reported sales of 186.6 million Swiss francs ($206 million), comparable to the previous year (2023: 187.4 million Swiss francs ($207 million)).

Order backlog

At the end of 2024, the company had an order backlog of about 530 million Swiss francs ($585 million) (December 31, 2023: 650 million Swiss francs ($717 million)).

EBIT margin

Rieter successfully implemented the measures of the “Next Level” performance program. Despite significantly lower sales, a solid EBIT margin is expected in the upper half of the 2 percent to 4 percent guidance range, as communicated in October 2024.

Posted: January 29, 2025

Source: Rieter Ltd.

SGS SMART: The One-Stop Platform For Supply Chain Management          

By Daniel Zhao

Modern softlines supply chains are complex, spanning multiple international borders and involving numerous stakeholders. Effective management requires transparency and traceability across all tiers to ensure efficiency while meeting rapidly evolving regulations. Without visibility, brands face significant risks of non-compliance, fines, loss of goods and potential reputational damage.

The softlines industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by evolving consumer and regulatory expectations. While safety, quality, performance and aesthetics remain foundational, a growing demand for sustainability now exists. Consumers increasingly prioritize purchasing from brands with products that are transparent about safety, durability and environmental responsibility. Brands that build their reputation on meeting these standards are seeing growth in their market share.

Reputation is crucial to earning consumer trust, with 75 percent of customers citing word-of-mouth as a key influence in purchasing decisions.1 A strong brand recognition for quality and sustainability can boost sales, while a poor reputation risks eroding consumer confidence and reducing market share.

At the same time, governments are transitioning toward circular economies. The traditional linear ‘take-make-waste’ model requires significant resources and generates excessive waste, which is unsustainable. Authorities in France and the EU are responding with initiatives like France’s Anti-Waste Law for a Circular Economy (AGEC) and the EU’s New Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAN). A circular economic model focuses on designing for longevity, using, reusing and recycling, reducing our reliance on virgin materials and minimizing waste.

Barriers In A Supply Chain

Historically, many brands have prioritized visibility in Tiers 1 and 2 of their supply chains, focusing primarily on ensuring that operators in these tiers adhere to environmental and social standards. Maintaining oversight beyond these tiers was complicated, time-consuming and often deemed impractical.

This limited level of visibility is no longer sufficient. New regulations, such as the EU’s Due Diligence Directive, Digital Product Passport (DPP), and the US New York Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act, increasingly demand comprehensive oversight, transparency and traceability. Additionally, customs requirements around raw material origins are being implemented to enforce this shift. These frameworks align with corporate commitments to sustainability, transparency, authenticity and public trust.

Achieving these goals and ensuring compliance requires full and effective transparency across the entire supply chain, from raw materials to the final product. However, challenges persist, including the sheer number of operators, supply chain complexity, and a lack of expertise and tools for traceability. The costs of achieving comprehensive oversight can be significant, and collecting reliable data at scale is often difficult. Additionally, to meet requirements like the DPP, all collected data must be verified.

To overcome these challenges, brands must ask the right questions and deploy the right solutions to find the answers.

SGS SMART – The One-Stop Platform For Supply Chain Management

SGS SMART simplifies the management of product testing and inspections through a single, customer-focused platform that provides brands with complete control over testing parameters and laboratory selection, no matter where their supply chain operates globally. Real-time tracking of sample progress enables faster, better-informed decision-making, while advanced analytics offer deep insights into product and supplier performance, driving continuous supply chain improvements.

Modules for textile, garment and footwear supply chains, include:

  • SGS SMART Cares is a digital supply chain platform that focuses on chemical management, supporting the management of raw material records, chemical inventories and monthly consumption records. For Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) members, it also supports the generation of the ZDHC Performance InCheck Report;
  • SGS SMART Source provides brands with end-to-end transparency. Utilizing its cloud-based digital platform, they can collect, record, query and share traceability data, reducing sustainability risks from all tiers of the supply chain;
  • SGS SMART Knowledge keeps businesses updated with industry, market and regulatory developments; and
  • SGS SMART recall case module offers comprehensive analysis of the reasons behind product recalls across major markets and categories. This interactive tool provides detailed insights, with visually engaging horizontal comparisons across countries and regions.

This suite of modules for softlines provides a powerful combination of traceability and analytics to address key industry challenges, delivering unmatched functionality and market insights. SGS SMART Source delivers unparalleled supply chain visibility, while SGS SMART Cares integrates advanced features such as chemical ingredient screening against customized restricted substances lists (RSLs) and comprehensive analytics for wastewater and supply chain performance. These capabilities provide a transformative advantage, particularly in the critical area of chemical ingredient screening.

1 adweek.com/performance-marketing/ogilvy-cannes-study-behold-the-power-of-word-of-mouth/

Editor’s Note: Daniel Zhao is Technical Support Section head at SGS

January 28, 2025

Trident Group Eyes More Than 13 Billion Euro EU Home Textile Market Expansion

FRANKFURT, Germany & LONDON — January 28, 2025 — Trident Group, a $2 billion global home textile manufacturer, is set to expand its presence and growth in the more than 13 billion euro EU home textile market, with a focus on sustainable bed and bath linens. The company showcased an expansive range of its latest collections at Heimtextil 2025, the largest international trade fair for home and contract textiles.

India’s Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, visits Trident’s pavilion at Heimtextil 2025. PRNewsfoto -Trident Group

“The European market for home textiles stands at approximately 13 billion euros, and our current export contribution from the EU is around 5.37 percent, out of total 60 percent overseas exports. This presents a huge opportunity for us to unlock the potential of this market and increase our share in the future. Our participation in Heimtextil, largest gathering of European Home Textile customers – is a significant step in this direction, as we showcase our latest sustainable bed and bath linen collections to EU retailers and consumers,” said Samir Joshipura, Group CEO of Trident Ltd.

Trident Group’s Heimtextil presentation, themed ‘Sustainability in Focus’, highlighted bedding and bath collections that blend traditional craftsmanship, modern design, and sustainable innovation. The event also marked Trident’s expansion into sustainable product development, featuring a portfolio of eco-friendly products designed to meet the evolving needs of diverse customer segments.

The bath linen collection features a range of themes, including Solid Theme with categories such as Ever Eco, Performance, Signature Select, Exclusive Trident, Melange, and Be Our Guest. The Fashion Theme includes categories like Plantopia, William Morris (Inspired by William Morris designs), Be Our Guest, Subtle Accents, and Melange. The company also offers a kids’ collection called Moon & Back and a beach collection. The sheeting collection comprises several brands, including ECRU COLLECTIVE, BE OUR GUEST, EVERECO, MELANGE, and EXCLUSIVELY TRIDENT.

Trident Group has earned prestigious accreditations, including the TQM initiative by American Society for Quality (ASQ), NABL accreditation for its quality lab, and Intertek certification for its bath linen business, demonstrating its commitment to delivering premium and high-quality products. These accreditations underscore Trident’s focus on quality and innovation, driving trust with EU retailers and consumers.

Trident Limited is an Indian (BSE listed) global player – vertically integrated Textile (Yarn, Bath & Bed Linen) Paper (Wheat Straw-based) and Chemical manufacturer.

Posted: January 28, 2025

Source: Trident Group

Loomia And AFFOA Collaborate: Introducing The Gentoo Textile Heater-Reliable Performance For Ultra-Cold Environments

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — January 28, 2025 — LOOMIA, a developer of electronic textiles and flexible electronics, and Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA), a non-profit Manufacturing USA Institute driving fabric-based innovation in the United States, are proud to introduce the Gentoo Heater.

Engineered to perform in ultra-cold environments, the Gentoo Flexible Heater is a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)-based resistive heater that maintains optimal performance even at temperatures as low as -60°C. Designed for seamless integration into textiles, this heater combines comfort, breathability, and stretchability with reliability in extreme conditions. When laminated to a textile, this heating element makes a robust heating fabric.

“Helping LOOMIA and other companies shorten their time to market is the purpose of the Product Accelerator for Functional Fabrics (PAFF) program. Heating technology like the Gentoo Heater will play a major role in the future of high-performance textiles to protect Warfighters and civilians in extreme temperatures,” shared Sasha Stolyarov, AFFOA’s CEO.

LOOMIA and AFFOA have a history of collaborating on innovative textile solutions. In a previous collaboration, they partnered to develop a novel and highly tactile, heated handwear solution designed for both commercial/recreational and military applications. For this project, LOOMIA provided its advanced e-textile technology to be used in a heated glove insert, while AFFOA led customer discovery efforts, producing over 10 prototypes, delivered system architecture designs, and produced an interface control unit.

The Gentoo Heater is an innovative development in textile heating technology, designed to perform in cold environments with temperatures as low as -60°C. Its selective TPU placement allows for breathability when laminated onto knit or woven textiles, while its 4-way stretch capability ensures easy integration into garments, offering both flexibility and comfort. The Gentoo Flexible Heater can also be laminated into trims or fabrics of choice, making it suitable for diverse applications. The Gentoo Flexible Heater has demonstrated consistent performance after 20 wash cycles, with only a ~10 percent resistance change under delicate settings and hang drying. It is robust and highly customizable for various industries, from outdoor gear to specialized applications requiring ultra-cold performance.

LOOMIA and AFFOA will host a webinar this February 19 to introduce the Gentoo Heater. The event will feature LOOMIA’s CEO, Madison Maxey, speaking about the advanced technology behind the Gentoo Flexible Heater. The webinar will also cover data from thermal chamber testing and explore real-world applications in ultra-cold settings.

Posted: January 28, 2025

Source: Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA)

Canada Goose Strengthens Executive Team With Senior Vice President Of Merchandising, Judit Bankus

TORONTO — January 28, 2025 — Canada Goose has announced Judit Bankus as senior vice president of Merchandising. Judit will play a key role in shaping the brand’s product roadmap through a lens of sustainability and innovation, to support the company’s long-term growth.

Judit Bankus

Reporting to Carrie Baker, president, Brand & Commercial, Judit will oversee the development and execution of global merchandising and pricing strategies, guiding the expansion across both existing and emerging product categories. She will collaborate closely with Creative Director Haider Ackermann to bring his creative vision to life, fueling continued commercial success.

“With a skillful balance of the art and science behind merchandising success, a strong entrepreneurial drive, and wealth of luxury experience, Judit is the perfect fit to lead this important function during this next phase of growth,” Baker said. “Judit’s appointment marks a significant part of strengthening our focus on ensuring our expanding offering continues to excite and engage people around the world.”

Judit brings nearly 20 years of experience in international luxury fashion, most recently as chief merchandising officer at Stella McCartney, overseeing all product categories. Prior to that, she spent eight years at Burberry, contributing to global initiatives and serving as Global Merchandising director under the leadership of Christopher Bailey and Riccardo Tisci. Judit also played a pivotal role in the founding of the Karl Lagerfeld brand.

“I have long admired Canada Goose and thrilled to join at such an exciting time of growth and momentum,” said Bankus. “With so much opportunity ahead, I look forward to working closely with our teams to deliver meaningful products for our consumers and push the brand forward in bold, new ways.”

Posted: January 28, 2025

Source: Canada Goose

Americhem Expands Research And Development Capabilities With New Laboratory Facility In Silvassa, India

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — January 27, 2025 — Americhem Inc. has announced the opening of a new research and development center in Silvassa, India. This new facility, located at Olive Industrial Park, will enhance Americhem’s ability to provide faster and more localized service to customers throughout India and Southeast Asia. The 4000-square-foot center will offer specialized testing services for masterbatch color development, particularly for melt spinning and textile manufacturing customers. Additionally, it will provide field and technical services to support customer-specific requirements.

S. Mani, managing director for India and Southeast Asia. Photo – Business Wire

The new laboratory aims to help Americhem expand into new markets and areas of business by offering enhanced capabilities for custom color matching and faster response times. This will attract new customers and industries that prioritize speed and efficiency in their supply chain.

S. Mani, managing director for India and Southeast Asia, emphasized the company’s long-term commitment to the region. “This investment demonstrates Americhem’s dedication to fostering innovation, expanding capabilities, and supporting customers as they grow alongside these dynamic markets,” Mani said.

Toshan Simaiya, Americhem’s Operations director for India, highlighted the benefits of the new center, noting that it will allow the company to be closer to customers, provide nimble support, faster color development, and enable real-time communication and approvals. The center will be led by Sandeep Bhamare, head of R&D – Fibers for Americhem’s India, who will ensure smooth collaboration between Americhem’s Pune site and the new facility. Krunal Bodne, head of Sales and Marketing Textiles/Fibers, emphasized the benefits for customers, stating that they are welcome to the lab to get the match done on the same day, enabling speed to market.

The research and development center began operations in late 2024 and is strategically situated just 5 km from Bhilad Highway NH-48, with future access to the Mumbai-Delhi Expressway.

Posted: January 28, 2025

Source: Americhem

Trimco Acquires US-Based Nexgen Packaging To Further Expand Its Global Reach

HERNING, Denmark — January 28, 2025 — Trimco Group, a global supplier of brand identity products for international fashion and sports brands, has acquired Nexgen Packaging, which supplies brand identity and packaging solutions to a portfolio of specialty retailer, apparel, and footwear brands globally.

The transaction is Trimco’s third acquisition since Brookfield took over the company in 2022. It has also acquired Wah Lung in Canada and Zabin in the US in 2023. All of the three acquisitions are in North America and together significantly enhanced Trimco’s presence in the region. Nexgen Packaging has a capable and experienced management team with long proven track record and will continue to manage the business going forward under its current CEO Jim Welch.

The combined operation will have an extensive global footprint in 27 countries covering Asia, North and Central America, Europe, and Africa. The acquisition will allow the two companies to integrate their global sales and manufacturing network, extend Trimco Group’s ProductDNA® platform (ESG and label compliance data management solutions) to more US brands, and offer elevated solutions to global customers.

Trimco Chairman and Brookfield Private Equity Managing Partner Alex Yang said: “Under Brookfield’s ownership and utilizing its operational expertise, Trimco has demonstrated how a pan-Asian business can become a truly global player. Our revenues are now split evenly among US, Europe and Asia. In addition to closing three value-accretive bolt-on acquisitions, we have also undertaken significant work with Trimco’s management team to optimize the business process and infrastructure, which positions Trimco better for further growth and expansion.”

“This is a unique opportunity for Trimco to accelerate our growth in the U.S. market. We are very excited to join forces with the Nexgen teams to amplify our growth strategy and bring our world-leading IT solutions and sustainability product offerings to more brands” said Amy Wan, CEO of Trimco Group.

“We are very excited that Nexgen Packaging is now part of Trimco Group. Nexgen and Trimco share very similar strategies and are largely complementary to one another. We recognize that customers in the retail, apparel and footwear industries will benefit from this combination.” said Jim Welch, CEO of Nexgen Packaging.

Posted: January 28, 2025

Source: Trimco Group

Circ Launches Fiber Club, Leveraging The Power Of Collaboration To Drive Adoption Of Recycled Materials

DANVILLE, Va. — January 28, 2025 — Circ®, a U.S.-based textile-to-textile recycling innovator, announced the launch of Fiber Club, in partnership with sustainable innovation platform, Fashion for Good, and forest conservation non-profit, Canopy. Fiber Club is a collaborative initiative that enables brands to validate and adopt recycled materials through a structured four-phase process that spans sampling, pilot collections, and crucial long-term off-take commitments.

The inaugural fiber for Fiber Club is Circ’s staple lyocell fiber, with plans to incorporate more Circ materials in the future. Often, piloting a new fiber into existing supply chains requires certain minimum volumes and investment and it can be costly and complex. Fiber Club aims to overcome these challenges by providing brands with a platform to engage in testing and adoption simultaneously, streamlining the suppliers engaged, and reducing minimum order quantities by combining brand volumes — all resulting in reduced costs.

With Fiber Club, Circ is setting a new standard for sustainability in fashion, building the first-ever roadmap for scaling circular materials. This pioneering initiative will advance Next Gen material adoption by simplifying supply chain integration, establishing bulk pricing frameworks, and facilitating brands’ access to Next Gen materials to make large-scale adoption more accessible and affordable.

Designed to drive seamless integration into commercial-scale production and foster lasting partnerships, the inaugural organizations within Fiber Club include supply chain partners Birla Cellulose, Foshan Chicley, and Arvind, and brand partners Bestseller, Eileen Fisher, Everlane, and Zalando. Of the three supply chain partners doing pilot development for these brands, Birla Cellulose will produce lyocell staple fiber from Circ’s pulp made from polycotton textile waste, and Arvind and Foshan Chicley will produce textile fabrications. Collaboration with these value chain partners on pilot quantities is essential to getting material off the ground. The brands will then nominate a garment manufacturer to take the innovative fabric through to products available to purchase.

Unlike one-off initiatives, Fiber Club is a forward-thinking program committed to long-term impact. The Fiber Club concept, via Circ, Fashion for Good, and Canopy, may be utilized by other innovative Next Gen material producers to scale their products as well — Circ is just the beginning. With Circ’s Lyocell staple fiber being the inaugural focus, together we are marking the first step towards revolutionizing the availability of scalable, sustainable textile solutions.

Peter Majeranowski, CEO of Circ

“Fiber Club represents the future of textile recycling and circularity,” said Peter Majeranowski, CEO of Circ. “By collaborating with brands and streamlining supply chain integration, we’re making it easier than ever to adopt recycled and Next Gen materials at scale—starting with our Circ Lyocell.”

“For BESTSELLER to effectively meet our material goals, we need to work toward establishing continuous access to these new resources,” said Alexander Granberg, Materials manager – Recycling & Innovation at BESTSELLER. “That means we must be pragmatic, embracing cross-industry collaboration to drive these ambitions and ultimately achieve impactful change.”

“At EILEEN FISHER, we’re thrilled to join Fiber Club, a powerful initiative driving collaboration and innovation to transform the fashion industry and increase the rate of adoption of preferred innovative materials — especially those that help tackle the textile waste crisis,” said Inka Apter, director of Material Sustainability & Integrity at Eileen Fisher. “By addressing key challenges like supplier engagement, competitive pricing, and fiber availability, Fiber Club accelerates the adoption of groundbreaking materials like Circ’s staple lyocell. This plug-and-play solution integrates seamlessly into trusted supply chains, making it easier for brands like ours to embrace sustainable innovations. Fiber Club exemplifies the strength of collective action in tackling the textile waste crisis and scaling the use of preferred, innovative materials. EILEEN FISHER is proud to support these efforts.”

“At Everlane, we are committed to leaving the fashion industry cleaner than we found it,” said Katina Boutis, director of Sustainability at Everlane. “We understand that this is not something we can do alone, and so we’re dedicated to working collaboratively across the value chain to scale innovative next-gen materials like Circ Lyocell. We are so excited to be part of Fiber Club, a novel pre-competitive approach that will leverage our collective power in pursuit of a more circular industry.”

“As a long-standing partner of Fashion for Good and an investor in Circ, Zalando is proud to join this transformative initiative,” added Pascal Brun, vice president, Sustainability and D&I. “We view the Fiber Club not only as vital to scale up next generation materials for our own brands, but also to tackle the systemic challenges that we face at an industry level, that are key to unlocking scale and enabling a more circular future for fashion.”

Posted: January 28, 2025

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