Traceability and recycling dominate Brussels expo

BRUSSELS – Future Fabrics Expo used last week’s 2026 edition in Brussels to put material innovation, traceability and circularity at the centre of the sourcing debate, as brands and suppliers face rising pressure to cut emissions, reduce chemical risk and improve supply chain visibility.

Biosynthetics were given a dedicated area for the first time, reflecting growing interest in non-fossil inputs such as sugarcane-based elastane and fermented protein fibres.