Soft Sport

In moments of instability and tension such as those we have been experiencing for some years now, the desire emerges to re-establish calmer and more relaxing situations, if not downright pleasant and fun. In the world of textiles and fashion we are witnessing contrasting trends. On the one hand, attention to fashion based on quality,…

A warm embrace

Big cables, ribs, roses, decorations, embellishments. In the S/S 2024 Pre-Collections, a sweater alone is not enough. Even a classic needs an extra tweak, as shown by the experiments into shades of white and sand by Chloé, Jil Sander and Victoria Beckham. Floral-themed designs ranging from basic (Max Mara) to pops of bright colour (MSGM)…

The long summer

The long, sunny season. A single hot wave, a single warm embrace inside body-con dresses and lively textures. The S/S 2024 Pre-Collections focus closely on colour: from aqua green at David Koma and Lanvin to impalpable green at Stella McCartney through yellow at Carolina Herrera. All in sorbet versions, little treats for cooling down. Like…

All-round innovation

Many of the innovations presented during ITMA, June 2023, are concentrated on knits. Three major themes emerge that combine technology, creativity and sustainability for the development of quality products: New solutions for washing, finishing and dyeing. Expansion of the functions of flat knitting machines and new sectors of use. Increase in digital technologies to support…

Fashion Industry between Chemistry and Sustainability

Among the chemicals traditionally used in fashion production processes, PFAS or PFCs are often in the dock. Reducing the use of PFASs and other hazardous chemicals is not trivial, however, because it subjects companies to the continual search for the best possible trade-off between performance and sustainability. Important support comes from implementation protocols such as…