Color and specialty chemicals producer Archroma, known for its focus on sustainability, has collaborated with Ternua, an outdoor brand with a strong connection to nature, in creating a biomass-based dye derived from walnut shells.

It’s the lightest synthetic fiber available, with a strong sustainable ID, but problems with dyeing due to its lower resistance to heat as compared to polyester, haven’t given polypropylene the credit it deserves, until now.

The next edition of ISPO Munich from February 3-6 2019 will once again house the leading textile innovations in the ever popular ISPO Textrends forum. It is a unique platform for the latest developments in the textile sector for Fall/Winter 2020/21.

With the sports business in China on the increase, the demand for quality accredited performance fabrics is growing. With this in mind, speedy testing at the China Textile Information Center (CTIC) ensures functional fabrics certified ‘Fabrics China’.

Zippers and trims take on a cleaner direction as a long term approach is taken by China publicly listed company SAB. Exhibiting at ISPO Shanghai, SAB's new sustainable collection has hit it head on with full transparency.

UV protection, cool touch, quick dry, anti-odor and super soft haptic are just some of the functionalities that feature in the best products and selection for Spring/Summer 2020 season of ISPO Textrends.

Italy leads the way with Eurojersey textile manufacturer and Framis Italia polyurethane tape supplier creating an innovative system that showcases both products.