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IN THE MARKET | EURO REPORT ISPO A Distinctive Generation 8 • Textile Insight ~ March/April 2018 textileinsight.com Creativity & Technology Advance Sustainability for Fall/Winter 19/20 Season. By Louisa Smith TOP TEXTILE TRENDS FALL/WINTER 19/20 An injection of creativity defines the season through color and prints Sustainable solutions - water free dyeing and finishing, bio mimicry, bio based dyes and yarns, energy reduction, recycling Double faced and clean cut fabrics offer the perfect options for cleaner garment manufacturing Reflective yarns, prints, coatings, trims and transfers for decorative aspect and safety Hybrid blends continue in knits and woven Natural performance - merino wool continues in delivering a natural performance when teamed with functional synthetics he message in the textile sector at ISPO Textrends for the Fall/Winter 19/20 season was crystal clear: Sustainability is no longer a trend, it is an inte- gral part of the textile chain's DNA. The commitment from this generation of global mills in delivering more responsible textile processes was evident as recycled yarns, both synthetic and natural, water free processes and PFC-free membrane technology have become par for the course. The chip-dyed polyester ingredient brand We are Spin Dye, extended its range, to include recycled polyester that can be recycled through to a new bio source of polyactic acid, which is biodegradable without the use of any potentially harmful chemicals in the dye compound. The process at We are Spin Dye significantly reduces the amount of water used in the yarn extrusion process, creating colored yarns. The insulation category was also ripe for innovation in terms of added ingredients that elevate performance. Clo insulation exhibited Teknica Vivo, featuring breathability and functional stretch with Celliant polyester that is pow- ered by thermal reactive minerals, and polypropylene, making the insulation extremely light for apparel with a high warmth-to-weight ratio. Celliant Heat also featured in Imbotex's TWINS CRB range. It was shown in a patented sandwich construction, a thermo bonded double layer with multiple functionalities and performance. The inner layer, composed of very fine recycled polyester fibers, is used next-to-skin; the outer layer contains the FIR fiber with a high concentration of conducting and heat-generating carbon particles in the core. Biomimicry featured in synthetic insulation as an alterna- tive to down but with the traditional feel that the natural fiber offers. Freudenberg's comfortemp is composed of recycled polyester as the proprietary fiber. Mimicking the touch of down, comfortemp is extremely soft and lofty due to a layered structure for high insulation and breathability. Far Eastern New Century has developed a fine denier 3D helical staple fiber for insula- tion, that bio mimics both loft recovery and air space trapping properties that traditionally feature in natural down. Energy emitting NIR (Near Infrared Ray) fibers generate additional heart while absorbing sunlight. A recycled development featured in the world's first post consumer recycled hydrophilic waterproof and breathable membrane. Defining Features with Color & Print Creativity was key in updating the staple ele- ments, especially in the outer layer rip stops membrane and coatings sector. Prints updated this predominantly flat surface sector and color came through in new tones. Tex Tile Enterprise added a new dimension to the membrane sector offering a punch out jersey with a hydrophilic PU membrane. Schoeller focused its lifestyle collection on active living, the next generation of athleisure, continues to grow as today's consumers want versatile technology in garments that can be worn on a daily basis that protect and deliver warmth. A new range of Schoeller Dry Skin T Here, and at right: The popular ISPO Textrends area on the Show floor attracted a steady flow of buyers on the hunt for the latest fabric innovations for sportswear and street styles.