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We source and develop the latest fabrics, finishes and washes ahead of the market. We work closely with our extensive network of mills in order to provide premium quality fabrics ands yarn that best fit our customer’s price specifications.

Exclusive Partnership

Exclusive Partnership

We have a business and know-how partnership with E. Miroglio Group and Miroglio Lana which have daily capacity.

E. Miroglio Group is 25% shareholder of Abiteks’ sister company, Linea Istanbul Tekstil San. ve Tic. A.S.

We have the benefit of Italian and international design input, the latest yarn and colour trends.
Abiteks’ subsidiary, Linea Istanbul Tekstil San. ve Tic. A.S., is the Turkish sales representative of Italian yarn suppliers;

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Our strong customer base across Europe is constantly updating suppliers of raw materials to improve its product offer.

We work both as fully factored POPs and on CMT basis using designer’s fabrics.

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Sustainable Fashion Weeks A Step in the right direction?

Sustainable Fashion Weeks A Step in the right direction?

Greenhushing and Greenwishing: The Silent and Wishful Sides of Sustainability

Greenhushing and Greenwishing: The Silent and Wishful Sides of Sustainability

ESPR: Crafting a Sustainable Future

ESPR: Crafting a Sustainable Future

The Evolution of Sustainable Olympic Kits

The Evolution of Sustainable Olympic Kits

Green Shipping

Recycling of Dyes from Textile Waste

Recycling of Dyes from Textile Waste

Vegan Fashion: A Sustainable and Ethical Choice

Vegan Fashion: A Sustainable and Ethical Choice

Fabric Allergy

Carbon Tax in the Textile Industry

Carbon Tax in the Textile Industry

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the Textile Industry

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the Textile Industry

Incorporating Sustainable Fashion Ideas in Retail Businesses

Incorporating Sustainable Fashion Ideas in Retail Businesses

Pioneering Sustainable Fashion Through Regenerative Farming

Pioneering Sustainable Fashion Through Regenerative Farming

Hybrid Fabrics: Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Textiles

Hybrid Fabrics: Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Textiles

Biological Textile

Biological Textile

Sustainable Desizing

Sustainable Desizing

June 5 World Environment Day: Protecting Our Future Day

June 5 World Environment Day: Protecting Our Future Day

Denim for the Earth: Embracing Sustainable Jeans

Denim for the Earth: Embracing Sustainable Jeans

Green Claims Code: Ensuring Accurate Information and Reliability in the Textile Industry

Green Claims Code: Ensuring Accurate Information and Reliability in the Textile Industry

Can Syre Succeed Where Renewcell Failed?

Can Syre Succeed Where Renewcell Failed?

The Impact of Material and Yarn Selection in Textile Production on Microfiber Emission in the Context of Sustainability

The Impact of Material and Yarn Selection in Textile Production on Microfiber Emission in the Context of Sustainability

WWF Earth Hour

WWF Earth Hour is a global environmental event organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

Carbon Fiber

Carbon fiber is an extremely strong and lightweight material and is used in a variety of industries

Cultural Sustainability in Fashion

Cultural Sustainability in Fashion

Energy Efficiency in Cotton Spinning

Energy Efficiency in Cotton Spinning

Immersive Fashion and Reality

Immersive Fashion and Reality

10 Fashion Topics That Will Set the Agenda in 2024

10 Fashion Topics That Will Set the Agenda in 2024

Upcycling

Microcapsule Technology

Top 10 Fashion Colleges in the World

Top 10 Fashion Colleges in the World

Top 10 Fashion Colleges in the World

Green Finance

An Alternative to Sustainable Raw Materials : Bioplastics

An Alternative to Sustainable Raw Materials : Bioplastics

Nonwoven and Non-knitted Textile Products : Nonwoven

Nonwoven and Non-knitted Textile Products : Nonwoven

Textile and Enzyme

Textile and Enzyme

Regenerative Agriculture : A Green Change for the Textile Industry

Regenerative Agriculture : A Green Change for the Textile Industry

The 10 spring 2024 fashion trends all women will be wearing soon

The 10 spring 2024 fashion trends all women will be wearing soon

Sustainability in the Fashion Industry: Consumer Awareness and Brand Transparency

COP28 Talks and Climate Change Reflections

COP (Conference of the Parties) is an organization that brings together the parties of the climate change agreement signed in 1992.

Ficus Innovations: Drawing Inspiration from Nature, Pioneering Sustainability in the Textile Industry

The textile industry is taking significant steps in the pursuit of sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions, drawing inspiration from traditional methods.

Transparency and Labeling: The Key to Sustainability in the Textile Industry

The textile industry is increasingly becoming aware of sustainability and environmental responsibility. Awareness of sustainability and environmental responsibility is growing in the textile industry.

Innovations in Energy Efficiency of the Textile Industry

The textile industry is taking important steps in energy efficiency thanks to developing technology. These innovations trigger transformation in the sector by both increasing environmental sustainability and reducing costs.

Green Transformation in the Fashion World: Transport Revolution with Electric Vehicles

The fashion industry is a dynamic sector known for both its creative designs and rapidly changing trends. However, this dynamism also brought environmental responsibilities. Textile production, fast fashion and logistics processes have a significant impact on the environment.

Will AI Finally Bring Visibility to Fashion’s Supply Chain?

One area artificial intelligence is seeing growth in is the textile industry. AI is finding a home with textile manufacturers, helping with visual inspection jobs like color matching and pattern making.

4th Sustainability Talks İstanbul, on November 28th, is approaching fast.

Organized by Orbit Consulting and Kipaş Textiles, Sustainability Talks Istanbul brings together international regulations and innovative solutions that concern the entire textile value chain.

Waterless Dyeing in Textiles: A Step for Water Saving and Sustainability

Waterless dyeing, an important aspect of sustainability in the textile industry, stands out as an application That surpasses to traditional textile dyeing methods.

Sustainability and Eco-Design in Textile: Future Trends

Sustainable fashion and the transformation of the textile industry are of great importance in today's global fashion market.

The state of the apparel and footwear industry

The global supply chain in the apparel and footwear sector has been an important source of employment.

Where Glamour Meets Green: Paris Fashion Week 2023

Paris Fashion Week 2023, scheduled from September 25 to October 3, promises unparalleled Glamour and chic. The usual suspects like Dior, Chanel, and Saint Laurent are set to dazzle, while the highly promised collections by Peter Do and Marni promise fresh perspectives.

Transforming Recycling into Fashion

Sustainability and environmentally friendly products have become an important part of the fashion world today.

Oeko-Tex: A Pioneer in Sustainability

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in the textile industry.

The 6 Activewear Trends You'll See Everywhere This Fall

Athleisure refers to athletic apparel which people can wear in non-athletic settings. It was seen, for a long time, as “casual clothing designed to be worn both for exercising and for general use” as defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

What is Recycled Polyester Fabric? Is it Really Sustainable?

Recycling polyester filament yarn waste and PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) bottle flakes is an important process to reduce waste, conserve resources, and minimize environmental impact.

Green Supply Chain In Textile

A green supply chain is crucial for the textile industry because it aligns with environmental and social responsibilities, meets consumer expectations, reduces costs, and enhances competitiveness.

Waste Management in Textile Production: Steps Towads Sustainability

The textile industry is a sector in which, in addition to the large volume of production worldwide, a significant amount of waste can be generated. Waste from production processes is an issue that needs to be addressed in order to reduce environmental impact and achieve sustainability goals.

Using Hemp in Textiles: A Green Step That Brings Together Sustainability and Quality

The textile industry is undergoing a significant transformation in the search for sustainable production and environmentally friendly materials.

AI Impact on Fashion

Generative AI has the potential to affect the entire fashion ecosystem. Fashion companies can use the technology to help create better-selling designs, reduce marketing costs, hyperpersonalize customer communications, and speed up processes.

Fashion Transparency Index 2023: How transparent are 250 of the world’s largest fashion brands?

Record highs and devastating lows define this year’s Global Fashion Transparency Index. While some of the world’s largest fashion brands have made big strides in transparency, the industry still has a long way to go to address global inequality and the climate crisis.

Trade shows are a great platform to build new connections in the fashion industry

One of the most valuable benefits of attending a trade show is the unparalleled networking opportunity it provides to small businesses and newcomers to the fashion industry.

Textile Industry and Traceability of Raw Materials: An Important Step Towards Transparent and Ethical Supply Chains

The textile industry involves the production of a wide range of products. However, this diversity and complexity can lead to challenges in terms of transparency and reliability within the supply chain.

The textile industry is a constantly growing and developing sector that attracts the attention of many people and brands.

Fashion Industry and Sustainability: Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Targets

The fashion industry is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions, coupled with environmental impacts in its consumption and production processes.

Sustainable Fashion Communication Playbook: A Review of UNEP's Guide for Sustainable Communication in the Fashion Industry

As the fashion industry undergoes a transformation towards sustainability, effectively communicating accurate information and promoting sustainable fashion choices plays a critical role for brands to engage consumers.

Challenges in Textile Logistics

The textile sector faces several logistical challenges that need to be overcome to ensure efficient and sustainable operations.

The Biggest Denim & Jeans Trends For 2023 Summer

No longer just a weekend wardrobe staple, designers from Khaite and The Row to Altuzarra and Chloé have cemented denim as a luxury item with the runway seal of approval.

ESG Reports and Managing the Transition Process

ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reports provide insights into a company's performance and practices related to sustainability. These reports, voluntarily disclosed by companies to stakeholders, showcase their commitment to responsible business.

Unveiling the Latest Trends and Discussions in Sustainable Fashion

Sustainable fashion is a rapidly evolving industry that seeks to address the environmental and social impacts of clothing production and consumption.

Sustainable Activewear Manufacturing: Key Considerations and Practices

Sustainable activewear manufacturing refers to the production of sportswear or athletic clothing in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

What does the future of online shopping and digitalization await this sector?

The way people shop has changed significantly over the past decade.

What Manufacturers Need to Know About Transparency and Traceability in the Textile Industry?

The textile industry has a crucial role in global economic growth and employment, but it also impacts the environment and social conditions in manufacturing countries.

Going Animal-Free: The Benefits of Vegan Textile Production in Fashion

The fashion industry has long been associated with the use of animal products such as leather, wool, and silk. However, there is a growing movement towards vegan textile production, which involves the use of materials that do not come from animals.

Sustainability and Circularity in the Textile and Fashion Industry: Recent Developments and News (Part 2 of 2)

Continuing from our previous blog post, here are more recent developments and news related to sustainability and circularity in the textile and fashion industry

Sustainability and Circularity in the Textile and Fashion Industry: Recent Developments and News (Part 1 of 2)

The textile and fashion industry is one of the largest industries in the world, employing millions of people and generating billions of dollars in revenue.

A NEW ERA OF FULFILLMENT: INTRODUCING WALMART’S AUTOMATED PACKAGING

The packaging industry accounts for one of the largest volumes of virgin fibre paper and plastic worldwide.

Eliminating The Need Of MOQ Direct To Garment Printing

In recent years, the effects of climate change have led consumer behaviours become more environmentally aware. The textile industry is also adapting to these consumer habits and making strides toward sustainability.

Great Merchandising Never Goes Out Of Fashion

Fashion companies that adapt to shifts in the industry’s merchandising model can create a competitive advantage In a dynamic and increasingly digital apparel, fashion, and luxury market, companies that get merchandising right tend to outperform their peers.

Turkey Pioneers in Growing and Manufacturing Organic Cotton Products for Nearly 40 Years

The number of countries producing organic cotton in this region has doubled in recent years and in 2020/21 included Egypt, Greece, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Spain, Tajikistan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan.

What Opportunities Organic Cotton Bring?

Organic cotton is grown in agricultural systems that work with nature, rather than against it. The organic way of farming combines tradition, innovation, and science to benefit the environment, promoting fair relationships and improved quality of life for all.

Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)

Supply chain management becomes a larger and more complex system as main players are not only buyers, logistic experts and suppliers but also included other members such as customers, subconstructers, freight forwerders and outsourcers.

The Future of Sustainable Fashion

From fast fashion to luxury goods, apparel companies are getting serious—and seriously creative—about sustainability. Here are some of the most important innovations and initiatives greening the fashion industry

What Are The Current Challenges Facing The Textile And Fashion Retail Industry In 2023?

In these turbulent times, the economic situation of the textile industry - being globally connected – is also impacted.

PREMIERE VISION PARIS – SS24

PV is a highly acclaimed international fair with:

Sustainable Fashion: Standards, Certifications, and Schemes

Below you can find a list of organizations which issue different sustainability certifications, and a brief explanation of what the biggest labels mean.

Supply chains that are insecure

Although legislative measures are strengthening sustainability efforts as we approach 2023, the grim economic picture affects businesses' investments in environmental improvements as well as pay stability and personal protection for the garment industry's primarily female workforce.

Circularity, expansion, and tough questions

After years of trial programs and capsule collections, 2023 is a critical year for businesses to satisfy circular economy pledges and address fashion waste.

Beyond greenwashing or the start of a new greenhushing?

The way businesses communicate about their attempts to be more sustainable is changing this year, as the industry reacts to the escalating crackdown on greenwashing.

Determination

Until recently, the fashion industry's sustainability initiatives were nearly exclusively voluntary and controlled. This is rapidly changing, as legislators focus on the industry's manufacturing impacts, marketing claims, and waste output.

Priorities towards sustainability in 2023

As pressure increases on businesses to satisfy their high-profile sustainability pledges, regulatory action will drive the agenda this year.

Improving Supply Chain Traceability and Transparency Can Improve Financial Performance

Fashion has always dictated trends with a certain ease – no other medium has quite as much power and potential to make ‘sustainability’, in all its nuance, desirable.

ESG Concerns That are Becoming a Pressing Matter for Apparel Industry

In June 2022 a panel at this year’s Global Fashion Summit held in Copenhagen said global standardisation on due diligence is necessary for sustainable change to be achieved.

Functional Yarn Manufacturing

The yarn, fibre, and thread manufacturing market consists of sales of yarn, fibre, and thread by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that manufacture spinning yarn from fibres and threads for sewing, crocheting, embroidery, and other applications.

Did COP27 Meet Expectations This Year? What Are The Responsibilities of The Textile and Fashion Industry?

The 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27), which started on 6 November in Sharm-El-Sheikh, Egypt this year, was awaited with great interest.

Logistics Textile and Sustainability

The textile industry stands among the biggest convicts for demolishing the ecosystem. It hasn't just happened due to heaps of synthetic dyes’ waste, but also by preferring unsustainable logistics options.

Sustainability, Circularity and Traceability in Textiles & Apparel Industry

One of the most important levers that the fashion industry can pull to reduce its environmental impact is closed-loop recycling, a system which is now starting to be rolled out at scale, promising to limit the extractive production of virgin raw materials and decrease textile waste.

Recycling

Textile consumption in Europe is increasing day by day, and the amount of waste resulting from consumption has become a global problem. Today, Europe produces more than 15 kilograms of textile waste per capita, and the largest source of this textile waste is clothing and home textiles.

Preferred Cotton – 2025 Sustainable Cotton Challenge

Despite being a natural material, cotton—one of the most significant raw materials used in the production of textiles—seems to have a high environmental impact due to its usage of pesticides, fertilizers, and water.

Slow Fashion: Thoughtful, Thrifting and Thriving (PART I)

On the eve of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), which starts on Sunday and this year is held in Egypt, a shocking new report reveals the fashion industry is lagging on its goals to reduce emissions by 2030.

True Known Wrong - The Textile Industry Is So Guilty Of Water Consumption

With the changes it has undergone in the last 15 years, the concept of "fast fashion" has been added to the textile industry. Clothing with a shortened consumption life has been produced rapidly upon intense demands, resulting in the use of more energy, water and chemicals.

Green textiles: Protecting the Future

When it comes to the tech needed to create a decent running shoe, the word sustainable doesn’t often spring to mind. The performance-focused midsoles that athletes rely on are usually synthetic and petroleum-based, and research has shown that producing the average pair of running shoes is equivalent to leaving a 100-watt non-LED lightbulb on for a week.

New Initiative of H&M Foundation: Saamuhika Shakti

Saamuhika Shakti, initiated by H&M Foundation, organized by The/Nudge Institute and supported by BBC Media Action, Sambhav Foundation and CARE India, Hasiru Dala, Save the Children India, Social Alpha and Water Aid India is a unique initiative to improve the quality of life of waste pickers in Bengaluru, India.

Supply Chain Disruptions in Fashion Industry

The fashion industry is reliant on an intricate web of global supply chains that are seeing unprecedented levels of pressure and disruption.

MUD JEANS’ SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY

MUD Jeans was founded 30 years ago in 2012 by Bert van Son. After witnessing the hardships of factory workers and the endless demand for materials that destroy the world over the course of 30 years, MUD Jeans decided to do things in a way that benefits the environment and the world.

Metaverse & Fashion

Over the last two years, the fashion industry suffered due to store closures, work from home, and limited movement of workers and consumers, leading to a sharp drop in fashion consumption.

Activities with low environmental impact

Reduce waste from activities

How do you become a green office?

Inform your employees and make sure they raise this awareness in their family and environment as well.

The 10 Most Beautiful Fashion & textile museums in the world

Spanning four centuries, the V&A’s Fashion collection is the largest and most comprehensive collection of dress in the world.

AUTUMN 23-24 SUSTAINABLE FABRICS AND YARNS

Acting on every level – from fiber origins to final production – the upstream sector is hard at work scrutinizing, measuring and transforming the design of its products.

Access to a clean and healthy environment

A historic resolution was passed by the General Assembly UN: Access to a clean and healthy environment was proclaimed as a fundamental human right.

INDIA'S CIRCULATION INITIATIVE

India is one of the world's largest textile regions in terms of raw materials and skilled labor. At the same time, the textile industry is one of the largest contributors to the Indian economy. It is also one of the largest cotton producers in India. Globally, 25% of cotton production takes place in India.

Eco-Friendly Packaging Is in Fashion:

It turns out fashion is no stranger to the single-use plastic problem: with the rise of online shopping and the increase in amounts of clothes purchased every year we’ve also seen an increase in plastic packaging used by brands.

Eco-label and the interest in it

The idea of the eco-label first appeared in 1987. The European Commission put the Ecolabel idea up for discussion with member states and in the European Parliament, and after a three-year process, it came into effect on March 23, 1992.

How can fashion design be sustainable?

For all its promises about recycled materials and sustainable sourcing, how much progress is the fashion industry actually making?

LCA OF SWEDISH FASHION CONSUMPTION

Understanding the environmental impact of Swedish fashion consumption – The First Life-cycle-assessment on Swedish fashion consumption including an evaluation of chemical use.

Life Cycle Assessment

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) provides a framework for measuring the environmental impacts of products or service.

11 Key Sustainable Fashion Trends To Look Out For In 2022

We know that fashion has a key role to play when it comes to tackling the climate crisis – with the industry responsible for up to 10 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions globally. But despite there being countless conversations around the need for fashion to become more sustainable, much more work still needs to be done in 2022.

Bioplastics

From what sources should bioplastics be made? Plant waste, waste from the food industry, for oil extraction.

Sustainability Labels

Consumers today are eager for more information from fashion brands concerning their supply chain, the materials used and their environmental commitment to reduce environmental impact, While they wish to make conscious and sustainably focused purchasing decisions, yet they can only do so if they recognise and can trust the label or packaging of what is in the final product.

What are the Different Textile Printing Methods for Textile Designing?

Fabric/Textile Designing is an art of creating designs and patterns on fabrics be it woven, knitted or non-woven fabrics. It also includes putting embellishments on the fabric. Creating appealing designs and patterns on the fabric is an integral part of decorative art. It is done to make a piece of fabric.

Why should companies prioritise CSR?

Companies and companies below them in the supply chain will now have to report on what they are doing to manage their supply chains in terms of sustainability and ethical trading which is a great step for humanity.

Hyper Personalisation in Fashion

Brands have access to a growing arsenal of personalisation tools and technologies to upgrade how they customise and personalise their customer relationships. The opportunity for executives now is to harness Big Data and AI to provide one-to-one experiences that build long-term loyalty.

Why Turkey?

The Turkish textile sector has the competencies and attributes to meet the sector's sustainability expectations.

Biosourcing & Circularity

Alternative plant-based materials With the agri-food industry increasingly promoting its “farm to fork” approaches, the fashion sector seems to be following in its footsteps, with an approach that could be described as from “plate to closet,” with so many innovative plant based materials that would be typically found at the table.

Sustainable Cotton From Fiber to Yarn and Fabric

The better use of raw materials in the textile industry has become very important in recent years due to growing environmental awareness, legal requirements for more sustainability and the cost of raw materials.

Recycling – can the fashion sector become self-sufficient in resources?

Often brandished as an illustration of eco-responsibility, from baby steps to an over-frequent phenomenon, it has only taken a few years for recycling to blossom in the fashion world.

Transparency & traceability Move from opacity to transparency!

This is not a fashion theme but a change in the way the industry works. While traceability is compulsory in food supply chains, it is not so for textiles, leathers or components. Legally, only the composition percentages have to be displayed.

The Concept of Our Age in Textile: CLEAN FASHION

Clean Fashion: is a fashion movement that brings together a product or service that is processed with materials and sustainable methods that respect people and the environment throughout its entire life cycle, with the consumer.

How Pandemic Will Change of Fashion Industry?

Even as some countries recover from a catastrophic pandemic, apparel sourcing faces a perfect storm of challenges: demand volatility, supply[1]chain disruptions, rising costs, and profit pressure.

Impact Of Russia-Ukraine War On Global Apparel Industry

The impact of the Russia and Ukraine war on global cotton textile industrial chain is gradually expanding.

Discover New Business Models for Making Sustainable Fashion

Material streams become incredibly valuable when returned to closed-loop production.

A Framework for Social and Labor Benchmarking

Higg Portal is the Sustainable Apparel Coalition's platform for manufacturers, brands, and retailers to declare their environmental and social impact based on their production and product activities.

Smart Textile

Textiles are a crucial part of our lives, and there has never been a greater desire for intelligent materials such as textiles that can be seamlessly mixed with technology.

Sustainable Denim: Jeanologia

A technology provider company which mission is to dehydrate and detoxify the textile industry from fabric to garment finishing with the target of eliminating any discharge to the environment in the jeans and apparel industry by 2025.

Waste to Resource - It is possible to be Zero Waste in the Textile Industry

Sustainability in the fashion industry is important but even more we need to go into circularity. The textile industry does not have enough technology for circularity.

Higg Index

Higg Index makes common language possible in the sustainability field in fashion industry. It is feasible to know impact level where companies are in its stage of circularity by this platform.

Turkey: A Hot Spot in Apparel Sourcing

Perceptions of country advantages and risks received new nuance, however, given supply disruptions and the need for more demand-focused, flexible sourcing models. Alongside traditional sourcing decision drivers, country stability has become a very important factor, especially for Asian sourcing markets.

Waste to Resource - Sustainable Materials in The Fashion Industry

Sustainability in the fashion industry is important but even more we need to go into circularity. The textile industry does not have enough technology for circularity.

Revamping fashion sourcing: Speed and flexibility to the fore

Even as some countries recover from a catastrophic pandemic, apparel sourcing faces a perfect storm of challenges: demand volatility, supply chain disruptions, rising costs, and profit pressure.

Sustainable Fiber Repreve

Repreve is high quality performance fiber made with recycled materials.

Effective Methods Of Pattern Making For The Apparel Sector

The development of a garment comprises of different process. Fit is the most important factor leading to the final acceptance or rejection of a garment.

Microplastic

A weekly wash you might not know it but in each load, you close released hundreds of thousands of tiny fabric fibers many of which contain plastic.

Fashion and Apparel Supply Chain Management

In a competitive, fast-paced industry like apparel, supply chain management is critical. It’s the driving force behind a successful fashion season and a brand’s ability to pivot to the latest styles quickly.

Rethink The Closet

After nearly two years of focusing on things like homewear and sportswear, consumers will reallocate their share of wallet to other categories as closed demand for looks coincides with greater social freedoms outside the home.

Sustainable dyeing innovations: Greener ways to color textiles

Humans have been coloring fabric for millennia. The earliest record is traced back to 3500 BC. Up until 1856, when WH Perkins discovered the use of synthetic dyes, all dyes were made with natural pigments and oils. Now, 90% of our clothes are dyed synthetically.

Seaweed (Seacell) Fiber

It all started with science focusing on discoveries to support sustainability and fashion in a circular way.

The Key Factors to Success in Garment Manufacturing

The growing market presents immense opportunities for investing in garment manufacturing. One of the most attractive reasons for investing in garment manufacturing is that it is less capital intensive with high investment to turnover ratio.

Regenerative Cotton

Regenerative agriculture seems to be on everyone’s radar these days. From new regenerative agriculture certifications to sourcing commitments from big brands, the concept is gaining traction.

Buttons Create Fashion

The button has long been a favoured, decorative feature in fashion for both men and women.

Latest Trends in Sustainable Yarn Manufacturing

According to a new report from Grand View Research, the global textile market is projected to reach approximately $1.2 trillion by 2025 at a compound annual growth rate of 4.24 percent. As the global textile industry continues to grow, it is generating greater demand for raw materials, novel applications and new production processes

The Value of Social Compliance

In the apparel industry, conforming to recognized standards of production is one of the most important steps in order to produce high-quality products while achieving production goals and maximizing profits.

Fashion Lasting Forever Wool

Wool has been used in clothing for millennia: from primitive man first clothing himself in the woolly skins of wild sheep through the civilisation of Babylonia where people first distinguished wool sheep from food sheep, through Roman times when there were definite signs of selective breeding for a superior fleece, and through to the ascendancy of wool during the Middle Ages in Europe.

Innovative Textile Can Be Both Stylish Yet Environmentally Conscious

In recent years pineapple leaf fibers have inspired innovative thinking.

Cellulose-Based Textiles Trends

Growing environmental awareness and social concern about the impact of the textile industry on the environment highlight the increasing need to develop environmentally friendly and sustainable approaches throughout the supply chain of this industry.

Centralizing of sustainability future; For a transformation's start point, What an amazing sector The Textile!

The textile sector is one of the focal point sectors that touch almost all areas of influence of sustainable development. Let's take a look at the centralized position of the textile industry in sustainable development through SDGs.

Supply - Chain recovery in Coronavirus times - Plan for now and the Future

Actions taken now to reduce impacts on supply chains from coronavirus can also build flexibility against future shocks.

When Fashion is Fungal

There is a large growing consumer demand for vegan lifestyle choices, with more concern for animal welfare.Could biodegradable clothes be a solution?

Sustainable Fashion Needs Hemp

Hemp actually has a very long history of being used as a fibre, in fact, it has been cultivated for thousands of years and on almost every continent. It has been used in clothing, ropes and sails – in fact, rumour has it that the word “canvas” is derived from “cannabis”.

Sustainable Solutions for Denim Processing

Will Denim Ever Will Be Sustainable?

3D Design

The future is upon us. Following up on the automotive and architecture industries, the 3D design revolution has finally hit the fashion industry.

EU Green New Deal

We are going through challenging times.

Low Carbon Economy Is Rising!

Our priorities are shifting.

10 Sustainable Fabrics For The Eco Friendly Fashion

Why eco friendly fabrics?

How Can Fashion Industry Become Fully Circular?

As consumers become more engaged with sustainability issues, circularity will be the key to a more sustainable future.

When Garments Do More Than Fashion

Functional clothing by definition is user-requirement specific and designed or engineered to meet the performance requirements of the user under extreme conditions.

Fashion landscape and online shopping

The ever-demanding fashion landscape and the fundamentals of online shopping

Circular Fashion

Introducing circular fashion: the shopping concept that could save the planet The industry’s popular new idea could finally be an authentic way of reconciling a love of fashion with sustainability.

A new journey for apparel industry: Digitization

Digitization is a critical topic for apparel companies worldwide. Today some companies are making significant progress with digitization -to reduce lead times.

Digitization’s Advantage: Speed, Cost, and end-to-end Process Optimization

Digitization can deliver overall cost and resource efficiency by optimizing sourcing processes and the related product development functions.

The Future of Sourcing

Sourcing executives expected to harness digitization and new business models to improve predictability, efficiency, decision making, and accuracy-not just in sourcing, but across the business.

Cruelty Free Fabric & Textiles: Vegan Cupro

As Abiteks we have been integrating sustainable fashion for over 10 years. We have been sincerely pioneering sustainability to further enhance our services and delivering ethical products.