Circularity Comes Together Via Sustainable Partnership
Fashion is focused on developing circular designs and systems, but to get to the end goal, companies from across the industry will have to collaborate.
The Circle Book aims to show what is possible when companies “Act Together.” Founded by Lenzing, Meidea and Officina+39 and launched mid pandemic in 2020, the project unites suppliers and technicians that use sustainable materials and processes in order to show the potential for circular, traceable fashion.
Unlike the first edition of The Circle Book, which came together entirely digitally during lockdown with virtual design, the second iteration features constructed garments. The concept behind the second collection is “Culture.In,” which speaks to the role the home is playing in consumers’ lives now and in the future. It also reflects the blending of the natural world with the indoor environment.
The designs were built to reduce waste, with minimal cuts and seams. Styles in the denim-centric collection lean toward oversize silhouettes, with culottes, a rain cape, utility jacket and vests among the shapes.
Mills Calik Denim and Tejidos Royo developed the collection fabrics. In a circular move, many of the textiles include TENCEL™ x REFIBRA™ Lyocell, a cellulosic fiber made of a mixture of wood pulp and cotton textile waste. Materials were dyed hues like emerald, lavender and salmon using Officina+39’s Recycrom dye, which creates pigments out of fabric scraps. Rounding out the low-impact materials are threads from Crafil, ribbons and labels by Ribbontex and buttons and rivets from Spring 85.
The garments were constructed by Dr. Bock Industries, and they were finished by Dr. Bock’s RGT Laundry. To achieve effects like bleaching and distressing, the collection used Officina+39’s treatments that come with sustainability credentials such as low water usage and permanganate-free formulas.
During Munich Fabric Start’s Bluezone show, The Circle Book 2 will launching with a stand featuring mannequins modeling some of the looks. As part of the debut, the partners will be hosting a press conference on Aug. 31 and a panel discussion on Sept. 1. If you’re attending Bluezone, come find us in Hall 7 to see the collection in person.