Fashion is an ever-changing industry; stay informed on what’s happening through Material Exchange’s blog posts here.
Fashion is an ever-changing industry; stay informed on what’s happening through Material Exchange’s blog posts here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Frank is a bear – but he’s not just any old bear. He’s a bear who knows a thing or two about sourcing. And he’s here to help brands find the best materials for their needs in no time at all. Read more on how right here.
The denim that goes into every pair of jeans that’s produced leaves a large footprint on our planet. It doesn’t have to be that way anymore, though – and with Crescent Bahuman’s new Blue Infinity dye technology, a sustainable alternative is here, now. Read all about it in our latest blog post.
It’s an unfortunate fact that on average, a single pair of jeans is made using 11,000 liters of water. Prosperity Textile’s new technology cuts this number by 90%. Read about what they’re doing to drastically reduce water use in the production of high-quality denim in our latest blog post here.
An increasing number of brands are turning to deadstock fabrics to create clothing lines. But what’s important to remember when getting started with this excess material? And where to find it? We uncover all you need to know to start your own deadstock journey in this blog post.