The changing Face of Textile Innovation and the Implications for theDesign and Care of Modern Clothes

Future Fabrics Today

Siegfried Winkelbeiner

The Textile Industry – a «3 D» - Industry?

1. A $1,000 Human Brain

2. A Trillion-Sensor Economy

3. Perfect Knowledge

4. Eight Billion Hyper-Connected People

5. Disruption of Healthcare

6. Augmented and Virtual Reality

7. Early Days of JARVIS

8. Blockchain

By Peter Diamandis, on May 11, 2015, New York times, Source: Singularityhub.com

The World in 2025:

8 Predictions for the Next 10 Years

Business development at Schoeller

Stretch Ski

pantsMotorcycleapparel

Temperaturemanagement

Finishingtechnologies

1950

Stretch wovens / soft-shells

19701980 2000

2001- today

Innovation in yarn/ membranedevelopments

Micro capsules Chemistry

Cosmopolitan

Fabrics

20122016

SynergyWarp knit

Knitted fabrics

for elite and

active sport

2020-2030

Wearables, New materials

Medical textiles…

«2nd skin»

Eschler Knitting

Textiles

Fabric groups:

e1 Absorptione2 Insulation

e3 Protectione3+ Protection plus

Markets:

Sport Elite sport

Technical Textiles

Schoeller Textil AG

Markets:

OutdoorSport

FashionCosmopolitan

Performance Textiles

Fabric groups:

dynamic, dryskin, prestige, naturetec,

WB-400, WB-formula, spirit, shape

Protection Textiles

Markets:

MotorcycleMultinorm

Police, militaryCircular Workwear

Fabric groups:

keprotec®, dynatec, camoshield®,

schoeller-works

Care Textiles

Markets: Medical and care

industry

Products:

Medical textiles andtechnologies, e.g.

iLoad®

How are ideas generated?

Trend agencies

BiomimicCreativityOther

industries

Customer Partner

Innovation

Finishing Technologies

Ceramic print

Products and picture source Scott Sports

Selected project partners

Handelszeitung 2016, Picture source Red Bull

Shop-Opening Alpha Tauri in Salzburg, Austria

Textile Trends

3 D printingand finishing

WearablesFibres out ofbio waste

Renewable

RessourcesNatural fibers

Recycling

3D printing in textiles

Circular Clothing: Example Inspire

Picture source Groenendijk

Renewable Ressources/ Natural fibers

Demand for highest performance but light-weight garments

versus

Increasing demand for environmentally sound solutions

With existing fibers this dilemma cannot be solved

• BIOSTEEL® is the first bionic high-performance fiber

• Outstanding mechanical properties

• Skin-friendly and silky smooth

• Natural, sustainable, biodegradable

Engineered in Germany

Comfort Sustainability

TemperatureManagement

Protection

Multisensorial Clever Care

Catwalk Fashion- Washable and Comfortable - Athleisure

Collection: Giles Deacon. Picture Source Press Release P&G

Challenge: Space Missions – garments in space

synergy – textile, electronics and chemical industries work together

Smart moisture management

Electro Osmosis will solve one of the biggest challenges in sports, work and protective clothing.

Osmotex has developed a successful moisture transport solution.

Prototypes being tested by leading brands

Enhance performance Manage moisture Improve comfort

An individually controlled moisture transport system.

Designed for performance in extreme conditions.

An dynamic and active membrane.

Keeps you dry and in better health.

Eventually controlled via smart phone.

Example second skin

Condom -

Skynfeel™ Apparel

New Fibers

Second skin

Wearables

Care and Design

Sustainability

Cosmopolitan

Outlook and summary

Individualization

3 D Printing

High tech innovationis a must

Thank you for your kind attention!