Other highlights will be special dyeing techniques (such as bespoke dyeing, rope indigo dyeing, yarn dyeing, etc) unique weaving techniques, selvedge denim woven on old-fashioned power looms and a high-grade silk threading process. The tradeshow by Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) in the United States will also showcase premium fabrics made by spun silk using advanced technology.
Through this event, the Japan Textile Salon in NYC will provide an opportunity for fashion, design and textile editors along with designs to meet textile companies from Japan, selected from among the world’s top weavers, printing producers, designs studios and manufacturers with R&D capability.
This season, the programme will feature discussion panels with Angela Kramer, senior manager fabric research & development for 3.1 Phillip Lim and Scott Morrison of NYC-based luxury denim collection 3x1. Morrison and Kramer will discuss the importance and the use of Japanese textiles within both collections. (RR)
Fibre2Fashion News Desk – India