On May 15, executives from Kering and Diesel served as judges in the recycled materials competition Challenge the Fabric, an event focused on sustainability and material innovation in the fashion and textile industry.
In addition to the competition, the two-day event promoted collaboration by bringing together the entire supply chain involved in man-made cellulosic fibers. Organized by sales organization Ekman Group and the Swedish Fashion Council, the event also featured keynotes, panel discussions and exhibitions highlighting the latest sustainable textile developments.
For Kering and Diesel, this opportunity further promoted their goal to push material innovation development despite the financial risks as the industry gets serious about new material developments.
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