Textile revolution. Innovative fabrics on the verge of reality

The fashion industry is undergoing a rapid transformation with the introduction of cutting-edge technologies to produce fabrics designed with sustainability and functionality in mind. In the face of global challenges — from climate change to resource constraints — fashion brands are striving to create more sustainable, safer and more technologically advanced solutions. Manufacturers are now experimenting with raw materials and procession: innovative fabrics can respond to body temperature, change structure with movement, remain eco-friendly and last longer than conventional materials. Smart fabrics, nanotechnologies, eco-materials, and 3D-technologies — all these are changing everyday fashion from the sports to the urban style. In this context, the BRICS countries are strengthening their position as innovation centers of the textile industry and creating new opportunities for international cooperation, exporting, and cultural exchange.

What innovative trends are the drivers of the textile industry?
How can textile innovation support sustainable development of the fashion industry? Which innovative textiles are already in use for large-scale manufacturing?
What are the current trends in functional and hi-tech fabrics?
What are the challenges and opportunities for designers and manufacturers who work with new materials?
What could cooperation between BRICS countries in the field of textile technologies look like?