Although adaptive fashion has now reached some major players in the fashion industry, the sector has so far been dominated by niche manufacturers. However, the market is growing, offering economic, cultural and creative opportunities.

loopamid® is a polyamide 6 produced entirely from textile waste, enabling the production of high-quality fibres without any loss of quality. 

Prof. Dr. Maike Rabe leads the Research Institute for Textiles and Clothing at the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences (FTB). In this interview, she tells us what the key factors are for an optimal supply chain and how Europe compares internationally.

Valentina Ciuffi and Joseph Grima are the founders of Alcova Milano, an experimental platform for independent design. For the upcoming Heimtextil in Frankfurt am Main from 14 to 17 January 2025, the duo will be curating the trends for the first time. In this interview, they give us an insight into their concept.

The design of the Theme Park and Trendbook for the upcoming Heimtextil is once again in the hands of British design research agency FranklinTill. Which trend matches to whom – and how to work with it? Caroline Till in the conversation.