The Sustainable Angle recently staged a successful NYC Edition of the Future Fabrics Expo at White Space Chelsea from 14-15 November 2023. This FFE NYC edition provided best-practice sourcing solutions and valuable insights into the latest textile developments, fostering a vibrant space for sharing knowledge and inspiring positive industry change. It offered the NYC industry an unparalleled opportunity for fashion professionals, large and small brands, designers, and creatives to discover, source and connect with pioneering exhibitors.
Highlights included over 5000 sustainably and responsibly-produced fabrics and materials, an Innovation Hub edit showcasing cutting-edge innovations, and a focus on nature-positive materials and regenerative practices.
Staying true to the “Learning by Sourcing” platform, Future Fabrics Expo NYC was complete with the signature educational posters and resources shown throughout the Expo.
Invite-only industry private views including panel discussions added depth by highlighting exhibitors’ latest sustainability developments and achievements, furthering connections between industry leaders and exhibitors, deepening the conversation around responsible sourcing.
The opening night reception hosted ‘Circular Approaches to Sustainability’ featuring mill exhibitors such as Steven Chueng from RECYCTEX CO., LTD. Callie Clayton of Spiber Inc., Angeline Elfström from OnceMore®, and Annabelle Georgina Hutter from Säntis Textiles and moderated by Alice Roche-Naude of Futerra.
In a world of monotony and slim pickings, the Future Fabrics Expo has put together a curated collection of extraordinary textiles and fibres. There is so much innovation and newness, it makes you want to jump out of your skin and get it right away. The surfaces and colours have an incredible effect on the audience and the amount of enthusiasm is palpable. You would have to travel to the end of the earth and back to find even one or two of some of the extraordinary textiles that are on display at FFE.
Save the Date for Future Fabrics Expo 2024, on 25-26th June at Magazine London, UK.
