A European trade group has launched a new online platform that aims to revolutionize textile research and sourcing for the fashion and home sectors.
The Linen & Hemp Dream Lab aims to empower designers and producers to meet growing industry demands for innovative, eco-friendly solutions in fashion, home décor, and technical textiles, according to the Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp.
The Alliance said the Dream Lab enables users to select from a vast array of creative textiles while exploring innovative materials based on the two natural fiber sources.
The project combines the capabilities of two former platforms, linendreamlab.eu and flaxandhempdirectory.com, into a single destination aimed at industry professionals.
1,000+ innovations
The platform offers an expanded catalogue for designers, creative teams, industrial professionals, and buyers. More than 1,000 material innovations are showcased. A physical showroom at the Alliance’s headquarters in Paris, where visitors can explore textile materials and composite solutions firsthand, complements the digital lab.
Designed to encourage innovation, the Linen & Hemp Dream Lab highlights the expertise of spinners, weavers, knitters, and composite material specialists, all members of the Alliance.
Users interested in the fashion, home, and technical textile markets can filter materials by product type, market focus, composition, and other essential criteria such as width, weight, and minimum order quantities. Additional filtering options include thematic inspiration for characteristics, textures, and patterns.
Bridge for creatives, producers
To simplify the material evaluation process, the platform features detailed product sheets showcasing technical characteristics and potential applications. High-resolution zooms offer close examination of material details.
The expanded catalog not only covers textiles for fashion and home but also technical solutions such as reinforcements, composites, and fillers. The platform also allows users to contact suppliers directly.
The Alliance said that beyond being a comprehensive sourcing tool, Linen & Hemp Dream Lab aims to serve as a bridge between the creative industries and European linen and hemp producers.
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