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Louisa Smith

International trend consultant, Louisa Smith, forecasts up to three years in advance in all sectors of the textile chain, from fibre through to final product development. Her passion for sharing the knowledge she collects globally, is aimed at creating a new efficiency emerging in the textile sector, with sustainability, innovation, performance and creativity her goals, all four if possible at any one time!

Louisa’s vision and research, monitoring textile developments through to global affairs has a bearing on delivering the right product to pass onto your customers working with a variety of companies including ISPO Textrends in defining the future textile trends. A regular on the stage at ISPO, Louisa presents her global gathering of trend information in graphic form, galvanizing ideas and inspiration for forthcoming seasons, in making changes to the textile industry towards a new level of efficiency with a reduced impact.

Textrends

ISKO and O’Neill Develop First Denim Boardshort

Two leading brands, one from the textile world, ISKO, and one from the apparel world, O’Neill have joined forces in creating the world’s first denim board short. Part of the O’Neill Hybrid range, this new innovative swimwear concept bridges the gap between land and sea.

Textiles

This Certificate Stands for UV-Protective Outdoor Textiles

Too much sun can do you harm. Ultraviolet rays (UV rays) in particular can cause lasting damage to eyes and skin. Outdoor textiles offer protection.

Textiles

Textile certification reassures time-strapped millenial consumers that their brands are pursuing a sustainable path

Study: Textile certifictation is key to confidence with Millenials

Oeko-Tex has released the results from a commissioned “The Key To Confidence” online study, where more than 11,000 clothing and home textile consumers participated globally. The results confirmed that Millennials think differently about textile sustainability.

ISPO Textrends

ISPO Textrends launches color palette for Spring/Summer 2020

Spring/Summer 2020 launches into the new decade with a new color palette and a sense of hope and positivity. ISPO Textrends has opened the application for textile and trim manufacturers to submit their latest developments that will define the season.

Textiles

Wearable technology: Exciting collaboration for smart textiles

Wearable technology is becoming an increasingly important sector in the sportswear sector. A new collaboration between EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) manufacturer Valmed and FENC (Far Eastern New Century) has seen the launch of embedded smart apparel.

Sport Fashion

Bio developments continue to infiltrate the textile sector

One area that is growing is the bio sector, as bio-based ingredients with biodegradable aspects become increasingly popular in offering a wider range of products towards the sustainable cause.

Textrends

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Taking testing to the extremes - HeiQ and Kjus CEOs Put Theirs To The Test

In the sports and outdoors sector, testing is integral part of the process, from the analyzing of textile ingredients in testing labs and brands conducting numerous fits, samples and wearability to ensure their brands deliver what they say they deliver, an important aspect as transparency grows across the board, driven by the consumer. In today’s competitive world you have to be true to your product’s claims.