Sustainable textiles fair to launch in Denmark

DENMARK: Sustainable textiles fair to launch in September

By Leonie Barrie | 11 March 2013

A new trade show and conference focusing on sustainable fabrics is set to open its doors for the first time in September.

CIFF Future Fabrics is being organised by the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) and will showcase sustainable textiles, vegetable tanned leather, innovative materials and trimmings and supplies for the fashion and furniture industry.

The event has set itself the goal of the leading sustainable fabrics fair in Europe.

"It is always challenging to be the first to pursue ambitious projects, but with Denmark's reputation as a leading nation in sustainability, I think the time has come to kick-start an alternative to the traditional fabric fairs, which only have a limited focus on sustainable materials," explains Kristian Andersen, director of CIFF Future Fabrics.

"We want to create a platform that can bring together manufacturers, designers, interest groups, trend researchers and the press, thus making sustainable products and knowledge more accessible."

Supporters of the event include London-based non-profit organisation The Sustainable Angle, which works to explore and promote sustainable processes in the fashion and textiles supply chain. It will be presenting The Future Fabrics Expo, showing a selection of sustainable fabrics produced by mills that stringent environmental criteria.

The international sustainability initiative Sustainia, whose honorary chairman is Arnold Schwarzenegger, will also be participating in the fair. Sustainia works with international companies and organisations to promote rapid transition to a green economy.

CIFF Future Fabrics will be held for the first time on 8-10 September 2013 at the Bella Center in Copenhagen, Denmark. Click here for more information.

Sectors: Apparel, Fibres & fabrics, Manufacturing, Social & environmental responsibility