Less Leather, Cotton... What Will Be the Fashion of Tomorrow?
Swimwear from plastic bottles, milk or spider fibre, fish leather... new materials could fill our dressing rooms soon. For the good of the planet?
Predicting the exact fashion of tomorrow is difficult, as it is subject to many influences, such as cultural, social, and economic factors and technological advancements. However, based on current trends and the direction that the industry is heading, some materials and styles that are gaining popularity and could play a significant role in the fashion of tomorrow include:
1. Sustainability and eco-friendliness: As consumers become more conscious of their environmental impact, clothing made from environmentally friendly materials such as recycled polyester, organic cotton, and plant-based materials like bamboo and hemp are becoming increasingly popular.
2. Smart fabrics: Technological advances enable the development of materials with advanced properties such as temperature regulation, self-healing, and built-in UV protection.
3. 3D printing: 3D printing technology is used to create unique, customized clothing and accessories, which could become a significant trend in the future.
4. Streetwear: Streetwear, which blends elements of sportswear, hip-hop, and punk, continues to grow in popularity and is expected to have a significant impact on future fashion trends.
5. Gender-neutral and non-binary fashion: The fashion industry is becoming more inclusive, and gender-neutral and non-binary clothing is becoming more prevalent, challenging traditional gender norms and expectations.
These are just a few examples of materials and styles that could shape tomorrow's fashion, but the industry is constantly evolving, so only time will tell what the future holds.
Recycling all!
From fleeces made with recycled plastic bottles or sneakers made from waste collected from the oceans, initiatives of this kind are increasingly developing. There is still progress to be made on this subject. Once the different recycling technologies have been mastered, about 70% of textile waste in Europe could be reused by 2030, according to the report. We will soon have processes that will make it possible to produce materials that can be reintroduced into production lines.
Wood from which we make the fibres
Lyocell, created by Tencel, is a fibre produced from cellulose, i.e., wood pulp, often eucalyptus. It is, therefore, a synthetic material but still biodegradable. On the ecological footprint side, Lyocell is better a student than cotton: less water consumed and less cultivated land area. But its manufacturing process involves the use of toxic chemicals. Its advantages? A resistant, breathable, and moisture-absorbing fabric. Increasingly present in stores, it is found both in sportswear or casual collections and in more stylish lines. "Innovation processes are improving to make it even greener. On the other hand, it remains expensive, even if efforts have been made to its price.
Vegan clothes
Coconut cellulose, grape textile, orange fibre, apple leather, carrot fibre... Plants are an inexhaustible source of innovation for researchers and fashion designers.
