Innovation at Texworld

Sustainability & Future of Fashion 01/28/2018	Innovation at Texworld
By: Ashley Mosley	Refibra: Reborn Tencel Fiber On Wednesday, January 24th, 2018 I visited Texworld at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. Here I found several businesses with sustainable practices; however, one in particular stood out to me. The company Refibra was unique in the sense that it uses a fiber from wood called Tencel. The dictionary definition of Tencel is “a cellulosic fiber obtained from wood pulp using recyclable solvents.” This innovative way of producing a new fiber out of natural and recyclable material is a step in the right direction. The company’s slogan is “closing the loop in textiles.” This is a wonderful way to incorporate ethical change to the fashion industry. This also helps with the idea of being conscious on what we put on our bodies as well as in with this new, organic fiber. Photograph by: Ashley Mosley at Texworld
	The picture below captures the enormity of the change this single change to pure fibers can do. I do believe this is the beginning of a revolution into more businesses realizing the importance of sustainable products leading to a better future for fashion and our world as a whole. Photograph by: Ashley Mosley at Texworld  The business, Refibra, even took the initiative a step further by putting a QR code on the tags so the customers would be able to learn more about their strategy behind incorporating sustainability in textiles. Overall, the innovation behind this idea of pure fibers is one to keep your eyes on because it could be the start of a new vision of fashion. Photograph by: Ashley Mosley at Texworld