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C elys cl aims to b e t he world's f irst compostable polyester fiber with 95.4% decomposition in 179 days under industrial composting conditions. Non-profit Accelerating Circularity led the call for localizing collection and sorting systems to feed into localized recycling facilities. Plain speak, sending the raw materials back to the manufacturing source, rather than all the garments (as is the case now), shipped worldwide to be sorted for recycling, landfill or incineration. It's Only Natural e sportswear sector may rely heavily on synthetics, but naturals are making an about- turn. Naturals have offered protection and performance for decades. Ventile's cotton collection is a case in point, celebrating 80 years in 2023. Other regenerative fibers are pushing through, embracing both the consumer's love of the natural ingredients and also highlighting the inherent benefits they can offer. Newly engineered products take natural and man-made cellulosics to the next level. Natural fibers lend their way to circulating and biodegradability, and certain natural ingredients offer compostable attributes that are part of the regenerative agricultural campaign. Imbotex, the natural ingredient insulation company, highlighted its new regenerative hemp-based insulation using Sero hemp from Bast Fibre Technologies. A n o t h e r n a t u r a l i n g r e d i e n t t o b e incorporated into the Imbotex range is Tirol Wool, an ancient breed of Tyrolean sheep that produces long-fiber wool for insulation. rough the special oxy-wash treatment, the scales of the wool are eliminated without damaging the structure of the fibers. anks to its eco-friendly process, the fiber of the fine Tyrolean mountain sheep's wool becomes so, odorless, hygroscopic and breathable. A new scientific study from Woolmark, an exhibitor at the show, confirms that 100% wool base-layer garments provide IN THE MARKET/EURO REPORT 8 • Textile Insight ~ Spring 2024 textileinsight.com Fabric selections on display The sportswear sector may rely heavily on synthetics, but naturals are making an about- turn. Naturals have offered protection and performance for decades.