A market study of each type of fiber (natural vegetable and animal, artificial and synthetic)

Textile materials are one of the primary sources of microplastic pollution. The washing procedure is by far the most significant way that textile products release microplastic fibers (MPFs). Therefore, in this study, the effects of various textile raw materials (A acrylic, PA polyamide, PET polyester, RPET recycled polyester and PP polypropylene), fabric construction properties (woven, knitted), thickness and basis weight values on MPFs release at different washing stages (pre-washing, soaping/rinsing) were examined separately.

This research critically reviewed the influence of textile characteristics, including textile content (fiber composition), yarn construction, material structure, and treatment type, on microplastic release from textile products during washing.

This report aims to establish a future vision for synthetic materials by promoting a greater understanding of the opportunities to replace the use of new virgin synthetics and reduce the industry’s reliance on fossil fuel extraction.

This study investigates the influence of various yarn characteristics on microfibre release from knitted fabrics as well as exploring the generation of microfibres during the knitting process.

This guidance document aims to quantify a company's positive impact on GHG emissions. We focus here on the contribution of a company's solutions to reduce their clients direct and indirect emissions.

A market study of each type of fiber (natural vegetable and animal, artificial and synthetic)

This publication offers a perspective on the challenges and opportunities for fashion and apparel brands as they transition to low-climate-impact raw materials to enable compliance with upcoming regulations and to meet Scope 3 climate targets.

The Jeans Redesign aims to demonstrate how jeans can be designed and made for a circular economy. More than 100 organisations across the textile industry have redesigned and brought to market jeans that align with this ambition, by moving beyond theoretical discussions, learning by doing, testing new solutions, and overcoming innovation gaps. 

A market study of each type of fiber (natural vegetable and animal, artificial and synthetic), as well as the "preferred" fibers in 2022.

This guide, written by Textile recycling professionals, highlights the main problems encountered by the Sector when recycling Textiles and offers recommendations to improve the recyclability of products.

Microplastic fibers are shed from synthetic textiles during their user phase, primarily during washing. However, there is little known about their origin, except that they are likely embedded in textiles already since their production. Therefore, we systematically examined the presence of microplastic fibers during the process of yarn production..

Première Vision offers an overview of the sector's major issues through the axes of traceability, biodegradability, recycling, bio-sourcing and sustainable labels.

In this second white paper, we further demonstrate that even the environmental impact of fashion is not being correctly assessed, neither broadly, nor narrowly.

The fashion industry has the potential to create positive impacts for business and society. In this initial white paper, we start with the foundation from which all sustainability initiatives must be derived.

A market study on every type of fibre (natural, artificial or synthetic), as well as "preferable" fibres.

All you need to know about hemp: the main properties of the material, the production process, the social and environmental impact of hemp and how to design a collection using this material.

This toolbox guides you through a tried and tested circular innovation process and provides you with all the resources you'll need along the way.

A circular economy vision in which products (clothing, footwear, accessories) are used for longer durations, are designed to be re-manufactured, and are made from safe materials and recycled or renewable incoming materials.

Recommendations to incorporate recycled or regenerated raw materials into products.

Viscose is the third most used fibre in the world. Often considered as a vegetal alternative to silk owing to its properties, viscose can have serious consequences for forests, employees and local communities. Find out more about what needs to be considered when developing fashion collections using viscose.

All you need to know about cotton: the main properties of the material, the difference between conventional and organic cotton, and how to design a collection using this coveted material.

All you need to know about wool: the design of a collection using wool, the animal, social and environmental impacts, Woolmark Company certification and the latest wool innovations.

The environmental impact of polyester, the rPET process, the difference between virgin and recycled polyester and the elements to be taken into account during the design of a collection using polyester.

This guide presents the main considerations to be taken into account when designing a collection made from leather, including the entire leather supply chain and research into the various types of leather available.

With the rise in environmental and societal issues and concerns for animal well-being, companies and consumers are increasingly open to alternatives to leather. Alternatives to leather include: PU, fish skin, recycled leather, coconut, apple, pineapple, mushroom, cork, cactus and wine industry waste.

A European action plan for a sustainable economic system designed according to a new industrial strategy.

A 10th edition of the Refashion Innovation magazine which sets out the major stakes of the sector: R&D, eco-design, recycling…

Identifying textile fibres and their environmental performances.

A report designed to provide information regarding economic and ecological viability and the quality of recycled leather-based materials.

Identifying textile fibres and their environmental performances.

A toolkit in which you will find a selection of resources to accompany you in exploring Design in the circular economy.

A toolbox which highlights the role of design in eco-design with respect to two elements: lifespan and circularity.

A toolbox which orients brands towards reflecting on the circular economy during the development of collections.

The elements to be taken into account at every stage of the product life cycle in order to source responsible raw materials.

Various points of action for eco-design.

Objectives and working methods for zero waste fashion design.

Recycling methods for blended textiles (elastane, nylon, ...) : thermomechanical separation and enzymatic design.

Polyester recycling methods, namely using chemical recycling.

A dissertation on the parameters influencing cotton recycling (washing, pre-treatment, blends).

A guide to zero waste design based on feedback from the fashion designer Angus Tsui.

A worksheet which enables you to ask the right questions when choosing materials.

A life cycle analysis of organic cotton fibre and the cotton production stages with the highest impacts.

10 recommendations to incite fashion designers to develop products in a more sustainable manner (reduce waste, reduce chemical impacts, use less water and energy, ...).