Sustainable fabrics

Sustainable textile

Learn which are the newest sustainable fabrics.

High-quality shirts and corporate wear fabrics by Getzner Textil Austria

High-quality shirts and corporate wear fabrics by Getzner Textil Austria

Getzner Textil is among the world's leading manufacturers of high-quality apparel damasks (Africa damask), fashion fabrics for shirts and blouses, corporate fashion and technical fabrics.

Clerici Tessuto Italian fabrics collections

Clerici Tessuto Italian fabrics collections

Clerici Tessuto, founded 1923, is one of the most important textiles manufacturers for the luxury sector, with ranges for men's and women's clothing, accessories and home furnishing, covering the entire finishing cycle of silk and other natural fibres.

Dashing Tweeds Cloth Collections woven in Britain

Dashing Tweeds Cloth Collections woven in Britain

Tweed is the original sportswear fabric of Great Britain. It is made of woven wool and is traditionally the way men have worn colors, patterns and texture whilst enjoying themselves in pastimes and country pursuits. London-based company Dashing Tweeds is modernizing the cloth by working with technical yarns in combination with wools.

Cashmere and premium quality wool fabrics for Fall/Winter by LANIFICIO BRESCHI

Cashmere and premium quality wool fabrics for Fall/Winter by LANIFICIO BRESCHI

Breschi collections include carded and worsted fabrics which are recommended for both men and women's wear, and are obtained by using valuable fibres such as: Pure Cashmere, Cashmere mixed with wool, Baby Alpaca, Angora e Camel Hair.

Fall-Winter 2017/2018 menswear trends: Suit Fabrics

Fall-Winter 2017/2018 menswear trends: Suit Fabrics

Men's suit fabrics - geometric effect with tiny low contrast knops, special grounds such as with band of mixture color, small scale motifs with combination of mixture and mouliné yarns, hound's tooth or subdued checks on milled fabric, different size diagonals, plains and fake plains.

Miroglio Textile Collection: Autumn/Winter 2017-2018

Miroglio Textile Collection: Autumn/Winter 2017-2018

Sustainability is an increasingly distinctive and unavoidable value for the fashion industry as a whole. Miroglio Textile gave concrete form to their ethical commitment by implementing cutting-edge printing technologies that reduce the use of water from a minimum of 50% on natural fibers (from an LCA study validated by ICEA) up to 100% in sublimation printing.

Première Vision Leather reveals Fall-Winter 2017/2018 fashion trends

Première Vision Leather reveals Fall-Winter 2017/2018 fashion trends

Creative materials, technically innovative components, bespoke services - the offer is designed to respond to the needs of all the leather and fur business sectors: apparel, accessories, leather goods, shoes, furnishings and decoration.

Noble Fleece fabric by Scabal

Noble Fleece fabric by Scabal

Scabal’s Noble Fleece collection is more than just a superior Super 200’s suiting; it is the culmination of nearly 500 years’ experience in weaving, all in pursuit of creating the world’s greatest and most socially responsible woolen cloth.

Mohair bunch 605 is Dormeuil's Cloth of the Month July 2016

Mohair bunch 605 is Dormeuil's Cloth of the Month July 2016

This Mohair bunch, composed of renowned Dormeuil mohair fabrics, continues to set a new trend for cloth that is produced from the 'diamond fiber' of the angora goat.

High quality British fabrics by Huddersfield Fine Worsteds

High quality British fabrics by Huddersfield Fine Worsteds

Huddersfield Fine Worsteds is an internationally-renowned fabric manufacturer supplying the world's biggest design houses and most prestigious tailors with superior and selectively-sourced fabrics. The company is based in West Yorkshire, England.

High performance fabrics for tailored clothing

High performance fabrics for tailored clothing

Performance fabrics are used more and more in tailored clothing. However, not many customers are aware of the fabric innovations. Do you know, for example, that there are fabrics that are waterproof, water-repellent, stain-resistant or wrinkle-resistant? Here are some high performance Zegna fabrics

21 unique qualities of Australian Merino wool

21 unique qualities of Australian Merino wool

Australian Merino is one of the finest and softest wool in the world. It's breathable in Summer, insulating in Winter, yet exceptionally lightweight.

Australia celebrates campaign for wool 2016

Australia celebrates campaign for wool 2016

Retailers threw their support behind Australia’s annual Wool Week to coincide with the start of the mid-winter retail season. The initiative was part of the Campaign for Wool, which aims to educate consumers about the natural benefits of wool and increase sales of wool products.

The 2nd edition of Prima Milano Unica and the Fall/Winter 2017-2018 trends

The 2nd edition of Prima Milano Unica and the Fall/Winter 2017-2018 trends

Time for trend moods. Time for ideas. The FW 2017/18 Milano Unica trends were presented at “La Pelota” in Milan to exhibitors and fashion community.

Alfred Brown Fall-Winter 2016/2017 fabrics collection

Alfred Brown Fall-Winter 2016/2017 fabrics collection

This season Alfred Brown shows vintage style cloths for suits and jackets in country checks, black and ecru designs and flannels with speckled yarn effect.

Solbiati Spring-Summer 2017 fabrics collection

Solbiati Spring-Summer 2017 fabrics collection

Bright colors and bold fancies enliven a selection of fabrics for stylish jackets. In 100% linen or in linen and cotton, they come in micro or macro patterns, with a play of strong color combinations and sharp contrasts.

Dormeuil Ultimate Luxury - Extreme Vicuna Collection

Dormeuil Ultimate Luxury - Extreme Vicuna Collection

The constant search for the rare and luxurious is woven into the history of Dormeuil. Founded in 1842, Dormeuil has sought out the most precious materials wherever they are in the world, travelling to remote parts of the globe, tracking down the most exquisite examples of precious fibre.

Lanificio Zignone Spring-Summer 2017 Collection

Lanificio Zignone Spring-Summer 2017 Collection

The formal wear collection of Lanificio Zignone explores a new definition of the classical fabric for official events. The keyword is 'perfect fit' following the body shape.

Spring-Summer 2017 fabric trends by Loro Piana

Spring-Summer 2017 fabric trends by Loro Piana

For Spring-Summer 2017 Loro Piana offers fashion fabrics, combining remarkable lightness with high performance and timeless style. Cashmere, silk, wool, linen and next-generation materials blended in innovative and sophisticated ways.

Italian taste, harmony and excellence for Spring-Summer 2017 by DRAGO

Italian taste, harmony and excellence for Spring-Summer 2017 by DRAGO

DRAGO is a leading Italian wool factory, which produces high quality menswear fabrics by interpreting the value of Italian traditions in a modern and innovative way.

Premium quality shirting fabrics for Spring-Summer 2017 by Tessitura Monti

Premium quality shirting fabrics for Spring-Summer 2017 by Tessitura Monti

Tessitura Monti collection is the stylistic reworking of a travel on three evocative sensory dimensions:
* an urban itinerary;
* an exotic-tropical journey;
* a virtual trip through digital network.

S.I.C. Tess Spring-Summer 2017 Shirt fabrics collection

S.I.C. Tess Spring-Summer 2017 Shirt fabrics collection

A fair and refined personality - this is the distinctive feature of the company's Spring-Summer 2017 Collection. Looking at the male total look, where the suit is still acting the main role with its tartan fabrics and sophisticated designs distinguishing the style of the contemporary man, the shirt element becomes an accessory without loosing the basic importance.

Nishiyama silk fabrics - a completely organic product

Nishiyama silk fabrics - a completely organic product

Available in two thicknesses and ranging from casual to formal, Nishiyama Silk’s distinctive stripes work beautifully for both men’s and women’s fashions, and pair easily with the company’s wide range of solid hues. With every season, the company introduces several new options to their ever-evolving collection, and custom textiles can also be created upon request.

Première Vision February 2016: British Exhibitors' Spring-Summer 2017 fabrics collections

Première Vision February 2016: British Exhibitors' Spring-Summer 2017 fabrics collections

British Exhibitors at Première Vision proved that black is not in fashion. See for yourself...

Bronte by Moon - British-crafted luxury fabrics for Apparel and Interiors

Bronte by Moon - British-crafted luxury fabrics for Apparel and Interiors

'The Bronte by Moon name has become synonymous with luxury wool accessories, and we look forward to creating yet more chapters in this proud history', says the brand statement 178 years after the beginning of the journey. All wool which the company use for fabrics is produced ethically in New Zealand (70%), South Africa (25%) and Australia (5%) without stress to the animals or the environment.

Vitale Barberis Canonico menswear fabrics collection for Spring-Summer 2017

Vitale Barberis Canonico menswear fabrics collection for Spring-Summer 2017

For this year's Milano Unica, Vitale Barberis Canonico has given the central role to its Prince of Wales. Among the most iconic and versatile designs in a man's wardrobe, the Prince of Wales has its origins in the 1840s when it was developed in tweed and generally appeared in contrasting blues and whites.

Spring-Summer 2017 fashion trends: Menswear fabrics by Cerruti

Spring-Summer 2017 fashion trends: Menswear fabrics by Cerruti

With a clear and precise insight on the demands of the contemporary man, Cerruti fashion house presents its Spring-Summer 2017 Collection with the aim of stimulating their clients to rethink and update their wardrobe with new colors, three-dimensional patterns and techno fabrics (with water-proof and stain-proof finish).

Spring-Summer 2017 Fabrics trends at Première Vision Paris February 2016

Spring-Summer 2017 Fabrics trends at Première Vision Paris February 2016

Seeking new balances, Spring-Summer 2017 plays on positive, creative instabilities, and moves lightly and light-heartedly away from well-established codes and standardisation. Fabrics and colours are ever more particular and multi-sensory, emerging as caring partners ready to convey differentiation, and communicate emotion.

SCABAL - The Pursuit of Perfection

SCABAL - The Pursuit of Perfection

'Noble Fleece is more than just an incredibly superior Super 200's wool. Noble Fleece is the culmination of several years' technical and social planning, all in pursuit of creating the world's finest, and most socially responsible luxury cloth'.

Cotton is considered the dirtiest crop in the world because of the heavy use of pesticides

Cotton is considered the dirtiest crop in the world because of the heavy use of pesticides

'Cotton is considered the world's dirtiest crop due to its heavy use of pesticides. Worldwide, cotton covers 2.5% of the cultivated land and cotton growers use 16% of the world's pesticides. Eight of the top 10 pesticides most commonly used on U.S. conventionally produced cotton were classified as moderately to highly hazardous by the World Health Organization.

Why is wool the best material for men's suits

Why is wool the best material for men's suits

- Wool absorbs up to 30% of its weight in moisture without feeling damp.
- Wool absorbs and releases moisture quickly, thus allowing the fabric to "breathe".
- Wool is dirt resistant, flame resistant, and, in many weaves, resists wear and tear...

Tallia di Delfino - the history of the Italian suit cloth

Tallia di Delfino - the history of the Italian suit cloth

In an are of steeped in an ancient weaving tradition where pristine waters flow, the Fratelli Tallia di Delfino wool mill came into being in 1903. The world renowned brand is highly regarded for its high-end menswear fabric and recognised world-wide for its mastery in the production of the finest luxury suit cloth.

Neulana Elite - an innovative new fabric made from 100 per cent Merino wool

Neulana Elite - an innovative new fabric made from 100 per cent Merino wool

The new range, known as Neulana, comprises four different fabrics designed for producing a wide range of apparel and accessories. These include NEULANA Elite for elegant and luxury suits, NEULANA Protect for machine washable and weather resistant coats and jackets, NEULANA Air for upper or smart casual wear and NEULANA Accessori for the ultimate in accessories including scarves and shawls.

William Halsted - a part of the largest speciality fibre manufacturers and merchants in the world

William Halsted - a part of the largest speciality fibre manufacturers and merchants in the world

The company was founded in 1875 in Bradford by William Halstead (1815-1924). Late in 1889 with the business expanding rapidly, William built Stanley Mills to which the company transferred in 1890 and still operates from today. The business has been run by a further five members of the family until in 2006 the company was acquired by SIL Holdings Ltd, another Bradford based family textile business. SIL are one of the largest speciality fibre manufacturers and merchants in the world.

Holland & Sherry produce the finest cloth

Holland & Sherry produce the finest cloth

From its conception, over 170 years ago, Holland & Sherry has continued to supply prestigious tailors and luxury brands with the finest cloth. In 1836 Stephen George Holland & Frederick Sherry began the business as woollen merchants at 10 Old Bond Street, London, specialising in both woollen and silk cloths.

Hield Brothers - a manufacturer of the finest quality English cloth

Hield Brothers - a manufacturer of the finest quality English cloth

Hield Brothers was established in 1922 during the reign of His Majesty King George V of the United Kingdom, a year which saw the British Empire at its largest ever, covering one-quarter of the world's population. The company was founded by entrepreneurs David and Hugh Hield under the name Hield Brothers in West Yorkshire as a manufacturer of the finest quality English cloth.

From Sheep to Suit - the process of manufacturing cloth by Taylor and Lodge

From Sheep to Suit - the process of manufacturing cloth by Taylor and Lodge

Taylor & Lodge uses only the finest wool from around the world and works exclusively with some of these Merino sheep farms.

Joseph H. Clissold - a company with traditions

Joseph H. Clissold - a company with traditions

Worsted cloth has been manufactured in and around the valleys of Bradford and Huddersfield, Yorkshire for hundreds of years. Weavers and finishers were attracted to the area by the abundant supply of soft water from the Pennine hills for power and to use as part of the finishing process of cloth.

Alfred Brown weaving worsted fabrics from merino wool

Alfred Brown weaving worsted fabrics from merino wool

Alfred Brown specializes in weaving worsted fabrics from merino wool, the properties of which are good drape, soft texture, strength and versatility. Their fabrics are mainly used for men’s suits and jackets.

Bower Roebuck - a skill, a craft, an art

Bower Roebuck - a skill, a craft, an art

The world’s leading designers, garment makers, merchants and tailors turn to Bower Roebuck to produce elaborate and adventurous fabrics that enhance their latest collections. More importantly, they also rely upon us to create the subtle cloths that satisfy the classic tastes of connoisseurs. Enlightened individuals understand that exquisite cloth is more than just an adornment. A perfectly tailored garment in our fabric is a very personal experience which enhances the senses and calms the spirit.

John Foster weaving quality fabrics

John Foster weaving quality fabrics

John Foster is, historically and culturally, much more significant than just being the story of a company renowned for weaving quality worsted and worsted/mohair fabrics for almost 200 years. It is the story of a textile entrepreneur and his family business that built an entire community around its famous Black Dyke Mills in Queensbury, near Bradford. The company built houses, the village hall and leisure facilities to ensure the well-being of its highly skilled workforce. Always an innovator, John Foster took first prize for alpaca and mohair fabrics and the gold medal for yarns at the Great Exhibition in 1851.

Top quality fabrics for men's suits by E.Thomas mill

Top quality fabrics for men's suits by E.Thomas mill

E. Thomas is specialized in the 'production of top quality fabrics both fancy and plain for menswear, made from the finest and most valuable selected Australian wools'. They are aiming to offer both classics and modern weaving, combining style and tradition.

Solbiati fabric offers for Fall-Winter 2016/2017

Solbiati fabric offers for Fall-Winter 2016/2017

DYEME - Wool, cashmere and linen: 3 different fibers which nature has endowed with different dyeing attributes. It's a peculiarity that Solbiati has used to advantage in a skilful blend, where the raw materials, carefully proportioned and tuned, are combined from the very first stages of the production process.

Vicuña - the finest fibre by Loro Piana

Vicuña - the finest fibre by Loro Piana

Loro Piana is an Italian clothing company specialised in high-end, luxury cashmere and wool products and vicuña is the rarest, finest animal fibre in the world with a diameter of only 12.5-13 micron.

Vitale Barberis Canonico for Fall-Winter 2016/2017

Vitale Barberis Canonico for Fall-Winter 2016/2017

Vitale Barberis Canonico presented its latest collection at the XXІ edition of Milano Unica (September 8-10, 2015) and it concentrates on 3 core ranges: Classic, Vintage and Earth, Wind & Fire.

Dormeuil with a new intelligent fabric for all seasons

Dormeuil with a new intelligent fabric for all seasons

The new cloth offers thermo regulation - the higher the temperature, the more the fabric cools and the cooler the temperature, the more the fabric warms. So, Tecnik® by Dormeuil is a great choice for both Summer and Winter and your all season men's suit.

World Textile Summit explores business basis of textile sustainability

World Textile Summit explores business basis of textile sustainability

World Textile Summit gave more than 150 textile industry leaders a range of expert insights into the business issues that feed into decisions on sustainability in the textile supply chain.

Fall-Winter 2016/2017 Techno fabrics trends: Eco focus

Fall-Winter 2016/2017 Techno fabrics trends: Eco focus

The latest edition of Première Vision Paris, held September 15-17, 2015, presented also the key directions at Techno fabrics. Let's take a look at the Eco focus...

Première Vision Paris: Fall-Winter 2016/2017 Shirts fabric trends

Première Vision Paris: Fall-Winter 2016/2017 Shirts fabric trends

Let's take a look at the key Shirts fabric trends, presented during the Première Vision Paris, which will be leading for the cold season of 2016/2017...

Men's and Women's Suit Fabrics Trends for Fall-Winter 2016/2017 at Première Vision Paris

Men's and Women's Suit Fabrics Trends for Fall-Winter 2016/2017 at Première Vision Paris

The global event for fashion professionals - Première Vision Paris - was held September 15-17, 2015 in the French capital. The top Fall-Winter 2016/2017 fashion trends in six major industries - Yarns, Fabrics, Leather, Designs, Accessories and Manufacturing - were presented during the forum. So, let's start our overview with the Men's and Women's key suit fabrics for the cold season of 2016/2017...