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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

Adidas Launches its Manifesto to End Plastic Waste

The concept with Adidas is that if you want to make a difference you have to go big. The more you look after the planet, the planet looks after you.

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Waste not, want not - the reusable stand made of recycled materials at Ashford - The Fabric Workshop Photo credit

Sustainability soared at ISPO Munich 2020.

ISPO Munich 2020 confirmed that the message on responsibility and sustainability has been heard, implemented and heralded, as brands and collections throughout the show embraced the cause. At the starting point of the supply chain the S-Word is becoming a permanent fact and not just a feature.

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ISPO Textrends Announces the Best Products for Fall/Winter 21/22

At ISPO Munich 2020 all Best Products and winning products of ISPO Textrends will be exhibited.

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Yes or No? Final decisions made by the ISPO Textrends jury in awarding the final products.

ISPO Textrends Jury Meeting Highlights Accelerated Sourcing

Textile and trims for Fall/Winter 21/22 are set to get brand developers and design teams off to a good start for sourcing, as the ISPO Textrends jury selected over 400 products from 10 sectors to feature at ISPO Munich 2020 in January.

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On the way to the post office with the parcel in size S.

Finish Brand RePack Closes the Loop on Packaging

Sustainable online shopping - is that even possible? The Finnish brand RePack is trying to make parcel traffic more sustainable at least now. With an innovative system that more and more large companies are joining.

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Pellets are produced from plastic collected from the oceans prior to being extruded as yarn.

This Is How the Partnership Between Primaloft and Parley for the Oceans Works

After the sporting goods giant Adidas, Primaloft is now also working with Parley for the Oceans. The cooperation stands for the growing sense of sustainability in the sports business.

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Kjus Launches Patented AC Vent in Ski Jackets

The new ski jacket from Kjus supports the body's natural cooling system, it is the next winter innovation from the tech-focussed winter sports brand. The secret of the jacket is an innovative ventilation system.