A the just concluded Munich Fabric Start exhibitors focused a lot on sustainable fabrics, trims. GOTS-certified organic cotton fabrics printed with opulent bird and botanical prints, color saturated fabrics derived from cork and high shine metallic fabrics made with recycled polyester are among the statement-making fabrics were on display. Cotton alternatives like modal, Curpo and Tencel elevate fabrics with a drapey and soft hand feel. Linen and Tencel blends offered soft yet sturdy option, while thick pile organic cotton fabrics mimick the feeling of velvet and shearling.

Set to a color palette with names like zero emissions, white, naked truth neutrals and clean ocean blue, a dynamic range of hues can be achieved through vegetable-based dyes, waterless foam dyes and fabrics tinted with natural elements. Turkish denim mill Orta has showcased laser-friendly jeans coated with clay. Sustainable trims provide the finishing touch. Patches and labels made with recycled leather, compressed leather waste and recycled vegetable tanned leather are ideal for sustainable denim stories. Fabric labels made with organic cotton or recycled polyester serve ready-to-wear. Oeko-Tex-approved silicone labels deliver a sporty option.