Smart Directions by C.L.A.S.S. – Première Vision Paris September 2019

C .L.A.S.S. – Creativity Lifestyle and Sustainable Synergy –, the global resource for smart material innovation, education, marketing and communication, presents CO.LAB, a collaborative smart platform and research-lab aiming to create a new generation wardrobe.
CO.LAB brand-new business model unveils its 1st ready-to-wear, eco-tech collections with more than an eye on water-saving and low chemical materials

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Bemberg™ by Asahi Kasei (JP) S16 Circular Economy Precious Fiber
In order to highlight its deep commitment to responsible innovation, Bemberg™ strategically decided to exhibit within the Smart Creation Area. The company speeds up on its responsible profile and showcases the unique range of materials developed by its premium partners.

Eastman Naia™ (US) 3S42 Sustainably sourced biodegradable cellulosic yarn
A viable eco-conscious choice of materials aligns with the industry’s shift toward the circular economy. The perfect choice for fabrics in womenswear, intimate apparel, and linings. This bio-based yarn is made from fully traceable and sustainably sourced wood pulp

Filo d’oro (IT) S23 Traceable silk enterprises network
Filo D’Oro groups excellent companies specialising in textile production – from spinners and finishers to dye houses and printers – that have pooled their expertise to create an integrated supply chain for organic silk that’s 100% responsible, from the treatment of cocoons to the production of fabrics.

MANTECO (IT) 3S43 New Generation recycled wool
The Prato-based company is leader in the production New Generation Recycled Wool thanks to a specially designed KM0, traceable and circular economy model. Manteco’s products are imbued with the skills of the artisans and makers working within 10 kms around the company

ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei (JP) S20 Premium sustainable stretch yarns
The ROICA Eco-Smart™ family offers two responsible made yarns with outstanding stretch performances that give free rein to designers’ creativity and guarantees the highest quality and sustainable values. Key seasonal brand adoptions include Closed and Un-Sanctioned.

TINTEX Textiles S.A. (PT) 3S35 Naturally Advanced knitted fabrics
Come and experience these smart developments and see the new, fully tested and award winning Colorau® Natural Dye commercial innovation, plus the first CO.LAB collection of collaborative and responsible garment design ranges.

Varvaressos (GR) S21 H2O efficient, GMO-free premium cotton yarns
Satellite-powered drip irrigation technology, Made in Europe and a set of influential certifications that grant 100% traceable products. For the first time, the Greek yarn manufacturer joins the Smart Creation to present its SUPREME GREEN COTTON® – SGC – collection.

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E .C.O. KOSMOS by Italian Converter C59/D60 Smart-Tech materials
A cross-collection, a brand-new ‘green line’ range’ and a winning formula shining a light on the company’s responsible path and unique ‘blend’ for the fashion of tomorrow. The acronym E.C.O. stands for Ecologic, Conversion, Optimisation

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Iluna Group (IT) N16 P15 100% recycled stretch laces
The Green Label collection: all over, jacquard, double jacquard, mesh, new stretch Galloon laces fully made with GRS certified recycled materials, including the the unique ROICA™ EF sustainable yarn. “Ethical” lace and stockings, where quality standards go hand in hand with fashion content,

Re.Verso™- A. Stelloni Collection by Mapel (IT) N60, P53 Pre-consumer re-engineered wool fabrics
The innovative/ pioneering brand Re.VerSo ™, representative of a made in Italy, zero-waste circular production system, for wool, cashmere and baby camel with a high research and quality value as well as impressive environmental savings.

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