Wine Waste, Algae and Co-designing Bacteria - Welcome to the World of Future Fabrics

Over the past few weeks, we've been diving into the world of weaving with natural fibres, exploring local textile traditions and capabilities, and don't get us wrong - we will always love that. But there's also a whole world of sciency possibilities shaking up the future of fabrics and fabulous ways.

Pack your (metaphorical) bags for a European innovation tour!

And get ready to answer some wild questions, like...

What if bacteria could help us co-design a new generation of sustainable fabric dyes? Could we build a machine for that?

Where does all the grape waste go from France's vineyards, and hey, what if we turned it into a fancy new animal-free leather alternative?

And, how might one creative woman figure that out, DIY style, starting with a coffee grinder in her home kitchen?

We all know polyester is plastic, right? So how come we expect our exercise gear to be moisture-wicking, when we're all at the gym encased in what's essentially sweaty, non-breathable, plastic-baggings? Who's ready for the ugly truth about the massive list of potentially toxic fabric finishing agents that fly under that radar? Okay! Don't panic - there's a new generation of clean, safe, bio-based alternatives...

Featuring:

• Charlotte Werth, a bright young German Biodesigner specialising in bacterial dye
• Samatha Mureau, an almost-French former fashion buyer turned alternative leather pioneer working with waste from the wine industry in the South of France
• Matthias Foessel, the infectiously upbeat force behind Swiss green chemistry company Beyond Surface Technologies

Future Fabrics Expo is on in London now - discover here.

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