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Material sourcing uncovered

Fashion is an ever-changing industry; stay informed on what’s happening through Material Exchange’s blog posts here.

Material sourcing uncovered

Fashion is an ever-changing industry; stay informed on what’s happening through Material Exchange’s blog posts here.

red-haired model, Texworld trends January 2025

Ahead of the fashion curve

Differentiation is key when it comes to the success of fashion brands within a competitive market. And it starts with staying on top of the trends to come. Easier said than done? Perhaps, but our team of sourcing experts has got your back. Learn about the trends of the future – and how to access them – in our blog post here.

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red-haired model, Texworld trends January 2025

Ahead of the fashion curve

Differentiation is key when it comes to the success of fashion brands within a competitive market. And it starts with staying on top of the trends to come. Easier said than done? Perhaps, but our team of sourcing experts has got your back. Learn about the trends of the future – and how to access them – in our blog post here.

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Spools of thread
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Katie Syk

What to know about never out of stock fabrics

Never out of stock fabrics are just what they say they are: materials that are always available. But what does this mean for the brands who source them? Learn more about this niche material option, how it can benefit your brand, and where to find it in our blog post here.

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Fiber technology - weaving fabric on a loom
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Katie Syk

Fiber technology for the future of fashion

Fiber production is a rapidly evolving industry and is moving fashion in a more sustainable direction. As brands and consumers raise questions about fashion for the planet, a number of fiber technologies are becoming widespread. Learn more about several of those technologies in our blog post here.

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green cotton harvester in action
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Katie Syk

Sourcing cotton from Egypt

Some of the most luxurious fabrics in the world are made using Egyptian cotton – and denim is no exception. The denim made with cotton grown on the banks of the Nile is soft, smooth, and sturdy. Learn more about just what makes this cotton variant so special in our blog post here.

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Frank alongside a canal in Amsterdam
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Katie Syk

Frank’s stint in the denim capital of Europe

Our sourcing expert Frank the bear isn’t just a regular bear. He’s quite the fashionista and is also pretty obsessed with denim. As part of his worldwide denim tour, Frank is now exploring this renowned fabric in the great city of Amsterdam. Check out what he’s discovered there so far in our blog post here.

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Frank in New York City
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Katie Syk

Denim in the City: Frank Tours New York

The recycling of fabrics is well-covered in the press, and donation sites are aplenty for end-of-life garments – but what’s actually going on behind the scenes? What’s the process look like and is it being adopted across the fashion industry? Our blog post takes a deep dive into what’s going on and what professionals in the industry should do to support its adoption.

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fashionable woman with pink flowers
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Material Exchange

Fashion for all

Material Exchange and Texworld have partnered up to create a completely unique tradeshow experience for brands seeking trendy materials for their upcoming lines. It’s called Trend+ and in our latest blog post, you can learn more about it and see exactly which trends are going to dominate the show and the runways over the next season.

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woman sitting in recycled fabric
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Katie Syk

The textile recycling movement and your role in it

The recycling of fabrics is well-covered in the press, and donation sites are aplenty for end-of-life garments – but what’s actually going on behind the scenes? What’s the process look like and is it being adopted across the fashion industry? Our blog post takes a deep dive into what’s going on and what professionals in the industry should do to support its adoption.

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water and fashion - World Ocean Day
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Morgan Fracasse

Fashion’s water conundrum

Water is a precious, limited resource, and the use of it in the fashion industry is great. Learn more about what exactly water is being used for in the production of the clothes we wear and how it can be reduced in our blog post here.

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