As the largest dedicated showcase for sourcing certified, sustainably and responsibly produced materials for fashion, home and interiors, Future Fabrics Expo has to be on must-see events this Summer. It takes place on 25th and 26th June at Magazine (near North Greenwich station). Visitors, guests and press will see the following special focuses and show features:
🔹 FOCUS ON PROBLEMS WITH PLASTICS: Uncover the significant health and environmental impacts of micro plastics, find textiles and materials solutions that can be true alternatives.
🔹 THE FUTURE OF LUXURY: supported by LVMH, showcases the action-oriented projects the Group has taken to address four key areas: connecting creativity with nature; manufacturing better; new distribution models; and being committed to more responsibly created luxury products – with the aim to protect ecosystems and preserve biodiversity, both within and outside the fashion supply chain.
🔹 REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE AREA: Explore how the fashion supply chain can create positive impacts: mitigating climate crisis, biodiversity loss and soil health through regenerative farming practices
🔹NEXT GEN REVOLUTION: A curated booth on fibres solutions to keep ancient and endangered forests standing supported by Laudes Foundation and powered by Canopy and Fashion for Good. This Solutions installation highlights the latest innovations, research and opportunities in low-carbon, low-impact next generation feedstocks and fibre developments for the future materiality of fashion.
🔹 INNOVATION HUB: Platforming groundbreaking concepts, material developments and prototypes that are poised to positively change our materials landscape.
🔹 WATER SCARCITY AND POLLUTION: Depletion of freshwater sources are some of the most significant challenges we face, with freshwater depletion as one of the planetary boundaries which are in the ‘red zone’. This year, the Solutions Area will also showcase a tool that assesses the sustainability, efficiency and equitability of water use in the textiles industry.
🔹 FOOTWEAR INNOVATION HUB: New to FFE 2024, the Footwear Innovation Hub will map the materials and waste issues in this impactful product category. A showcase of forward-thinking exhibits featuring ingenious design strategies and approaches to materiality and manufacture will be shown, exemplified by exhibits ranging from experimental speculative prototypes, through to commercially available brands creating inspirational new design journeys.
🔹 HOME & INTERIORS AREA: New in 2024: expanded area to source and discover materials solutions and inspiring sustainable developments in furniture, upholstery and design practices for home and interiors.
🔹 KNOWLEDGE HUB: Engage with sustainability experts and thought leaders, book signings, and expand your understanding of planet-positive futures.
🔹 SEMINAR SERIES: Listen to leading industry experts, innovators and thought-leaders discussing the most defining issues for creatives of our time, mirroring the displays throughout FFE and amplifying its messaging.
Expect to explore 10,000+ globally-sourced, certified and best practice materials curated according to fibre categories and contextualised with eductional inofrmation as well as connecting with over 70 leading mills and suppliers in their dedicated stands to learn about their sustainability initiatives and experience the materials of tomorrow, today!
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