Future Fabrics Expo - What It Is And Why It's Important

<article class="post-477 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-learn tag-events tag-materials tag-sustainable entry" aria-label="Future Fabrics Expo – What Is it and Why it’s Important"><header class="entry-header"><p class="entry-meta"><time class="entry-time">January 20, 2020</time> <span class="entry-author">// by <a href="https://betterworldapparel.com/author/ashley/" class="entry-author-link" rel="author"><span class="entry-author-name">Ashley Hague</span></a></span><span class="entry-comments-link">// <a class="scroll-to" href="#respond">Leave a Comment</a></span> </p></header><div class="entry-content"> <p class="has-drop-cap">One of the biggest factors to consider by fashion companies when creating new products is the type of materials used. While there is a variety of textile options to choose from, designers must weigh the pros and cons of each. The environmental aspect of specific materials is one thing that often gets overlooked when deciding. It can also be hard to find reputable suppliers that can handle exactly what you need. This is especially true for smaller companies with fewer resources at their disposal. </p><p>This is where Future Fabrics Expo comes into play. </p><p>For the ninth year in a row, the Future Fabrics Expo took place in London, bringing together suppliers, companies, and fashion industry leaders. The event is all about brainstorming, learning, and discovering new sustainable fabrics and materials from across the globe. </p><h2 class="wp-block-heading">What is the Future Fabrics Expo?</h2><p>The Future Fabrics Expo is a large-scale event that allows over 150 suppliers to showcase various sustainable materials and fabrics. It is in alliance with the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="UN Sustainable Development Goals (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/" target="_blank">UN Sustainable Development Goals</a>, and focuses on fashion’s social and environmental impact worldwide.</p><p>The suppliers work hard to get high quality materials from responsible sources. The expo, meanwhile, makes it easy to learn about these materials and suppliers by labeling all information. All the fabrics have environmental certifications and contact information to make finding responsibly sourced textiles more convenient. </p><p>The expo also offers a series of panels to discuss trends and sustainability in fashion. The panelists usually include fashion and environmental leaders to give you the most up-to-date information possible. Some of the topics include regenerative principles, sustainable design, and more.</p><p>The expo also features an innovation hub to promote the latest in fabric and textile technologies. This is to show how technology can play a positive role in fashion. By exploring these new options, people can get a better sense of how they can make their own supply chain sustainable.</p><h2 class="wp-block-heading">Who Runs the Future Fabrics Expo?</h2><p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Sustainable Angle (opens in a new tab)" href="https://thesustainableangle.org" target="_blank">The Sustainable Angle</a> hosts the Future Fabrics Expo each year. This not-for-profit organization aims to support sustainability projects within the fashion industry, as well as adjacent industries, like agriculture. Their core principles focus on expanding sustainable fabrics across the fashion industry. They do this by educating and connecting businesses with suppliers, and researching new materials. While they work year-round on projects, their biggest one is the Future Fabrics Expo. </p><h2 class="wp-block-heading">What is the Importance of Fabrics in Sustainable Fashion?</h2><p>Fabrics have one of the biggest impacts on fashion, and there are many aspects to consider to make it sustainable. Is it a natural or synthetic fabric? How did they grow the fabric? Does it have a negative impact on the land used? Is it made from recycled materials or is it newly sourced? Is it from animals? If so, how can you source it without harming the animals? </p><p>These are important aspects for companies to consider, but it is often overwhelming to find responsibly sourced supplies. Future Fabrics Expo hopes to bridge the gap between knowledge and practice. It offers a place for companies, individuals, and suppliers to come together.</p><p>Whether you’re a designer looking for the latest in sustainable fabrics, a company looking to incorporate more sustainable practices, or a consumer learning about the textile industry, Future Fabrics Expo is a great place to start. </p> <div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-website yarpp-template-list'>  <h2>Further Reading:</h2><ul> <li><a href="https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/sustainable-materials/" rel="bookmark" title="The Most Sustainable Materials for Clothing?">The Most Sustainable Materials for Clothing?</a></li> <li><a href="https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/what-makes-an-apparel-brand-sustainable/" rel="bookmark" title="What Makes an Apparel Brand Sustainable?">What Makes an Apparel Brand Sustainable?</a></li> <li><a href="https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/sustainable-and-eco-friendly-clothing-item/" rel="bookmark" title="How Can You Tell if a Clothing Item is Sustainable and Eco-Friendly?">How Can You Tell if a Clothing Item is Sustainable and Eco-Friendly?</a></li> </ul> </div>  </div><footer class="entry-footer"><p class="entry-meta"><span class="entry-terms">Category: <a href="https://betterworldapparel.com/category/learn/" rel="tag">Learn</a></span><span class="entry-terms">Tag: <a href="https://betterworldapparel.com/tag/events/" rel="tag">Events</a>, <a href="https://betterworldapparel.com/tag/materials/" rel="tag">Materials</a>, <a href="https://betterworldapparel.com/tag/sustainable/" rel="tag">Sustainable</a></span></p></footer></article><section class="author-box boxed"><img alt='' src='https://betterworldapparel.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ashley_hague-300x300.png' srcset='https://betterworldapparel.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ashley_hague-600x600.png 2x' class='avatar avatar-200 photo avatar-default' height='200' width='200' decoding='async'/><h4 class="author-box-title">About <span itemprop="name">Ashley Hague</span></h4><div class="author-box-content" itemprop="description"><p>I'm a New Zealand based freelance writer. 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Future Fabrics Expo – What Is it and Why it’s Important

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