Over the past few weeks, we've been diving into the world of weaving with natural fibres, exploring local textile traditions and capabilities, and don't get us wrong - we will always love that. But there's also a whole world of sciency possibilities shaking up the future of fabrics and fabulous ways.

Pack your (metaphorical) bags for a European innovation tour!

And get ready to answer some wild questions, like...

What if bacteria could help us co-design a new generation of sustainable fabric dyes? Could we build a machine for that?

Where does all the grape waste go from France's vineyards, and hey, what if we turned it into a fancy new animal-free leather alternative?

And, how might one creative woman figure that out, DIY style, starting with a coffee grinder in her home kitchen?

We all know polyester is plastic, right? So how come we expect our exercise gear to be moisture-wicking, when we're all at the gym encased in what's essentially sweaty, non-breathable, plastic-baggings? Who's ready for the ugly truth about the massive list of potentially toxic fabric finishing agents that fly under that radar? Okay! Don't panic - there's a new generation of clean, safe, bio-based alternatives...

Featuring:

• Charlotte Werth, a bright young German Biodesigner specialising in bacterial dye
• Samatha Mureau, an almost-French former fashion buyer turned alternative leather pioneer working with waste from the wine industry in the South of France
• Matthias Foessel, the infectiously upbeat force behind Swiss green chemistry company Beyond Surface Technologies

Future Fabrics Expo is on in London now - discover here.

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