Textile Edition
ISPO Textrends Award
The ISPO Textrends Award recognizes the most innovative fibers, fabrics, and component materials in the sports & outdoor sector. The award takes places twice a year based on trends set by expert forecasters two years in advance.
For designers and product managers, the Textrends Award is a trusted source for research and direction where the textile and apparel sector is heading.
Meet the Jury Members
Categories
Innovative products (garments, accessories) can be entered in the following 10 categories. At the jury meeting 2 categories will be added: Accelerated Eco and Performing Finishes.
Cross Categories
We will honour products with outstanding achievements in sustainability and smart technologies in 2 separate cross categories: Accelerated Eco and Performing Finishes.
Products setting a new standard in terms of sustainability: innovative performance yarns that require reduced heat for settability, heightened efficiency in terms of water and energy savings, a reduction of waste and reduced or optimized processes throughout the textile chain. E.g. recycled or biodegradable yarns, yarns for long-lasting products, dope-dyed yarns for water and energy saving, natural dyes, etc.
Outstanding innovations in terms of finishes: products that are using anti-odor, anti-bacterial or protective finishes for well-being and personal protection. E.g. far infra-red, chromatic change coating, reflective finishes, smart finishes etc.
Criteria
Each entry will be evaluated according to the following five criteria.
Criteria | Definition | Procedure |
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Performance | Evaluate the primary performance of the product in improving the wearer's activity level; enhanced performance like moisture management; energizing properties; FIR fabrics; compression | Rated 0 - 4: according to international textile standards |
Best Hand | Touch and feel (may also apply to a multi-functional fabric that is incredibly soft and lightweight) | Rated 0 - 4: sensory test lightweight can be defined for each category separately |
Creativity | Applies to a trim or print technique strong fashion aspect, especially regarding importance of brand names on garment | Rated 0 - 4: sensory test, based on the jury's experience; judging based on congruence with ISPO textile trends, plus the use of new technology e.g. printing etc. |
Innovation | Genuinely new development or process (use of brand new fibers, innovative combination, special fibers…) | Rated 0 - 4: the newer the innovation, the more points will be given |
Best Multi-Function | Evaluation of the product's number of powerful performance characteristics (laminated or bonded fabrics) | Rated 0 - 4: according to international textile standards |
In addition to the five basic criteria, products in the category Accelerated Eco will be evaluated according to their achievements in terms of “Eco/Sustainability”. This criteria is double weighted in relation to all other criteria.
Eco / Sustainability | Applies to waste reduction, low energy and water use in production & recycling criteria - depends widely on accepted certificates | Rated 0 - 4: total reduction in comparison to the prior year andtotal consumption per unit |
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In addition to the five basic criteria, products in the category Performing Finishes will be evaluated based on their finishes. This criteria is double weighted in relation to all other criteria.
Performing Finishes | Products that are using anti-odor, anti-bacterial or protective finishes for well-being and personal protection - Far Infra-red - chromatic change coating - reflective finishes - smart finishes etc. | Rated 0 - 4: use of any performing finishes for adding performance value to the product |
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Benefits & Costs
All awarded companies will benefit from a generous PR & Communications package.
Best Product | Top Ten | Selection | |
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Best Product label | - | - | |
Top Ten / Top Tive label | - | - | |
Selection label | - | - | |
Textrends Trophy | - | - | |
Textrends Certificate | - | - | |
Winner Ceremony | - | - | |
Feature in the ISPO Trendbook - double page | - | ||
Feature in the ISPO Trendbook - single page | - | - | |
Professional photoshooting of the product | |||
Foursource Professional membership for 6 months | |||
Showcase of product and company within Textrends Hub at ISPO trade fairs | |||
Showcase of product and company within Digital Textrends Hub on Foursource platform | |||
ISPO.com feature | |||
Review and report about visitors' activity post-show | |||
Foursource and ISPO PR and Communication | |||
Winner manual | |||
Overview of Costs: (per awarded product) | Best Product 1750€ | Top Ten 1750€ | Selection 800€ |
How to apply
1. Get inspired by the trend brochure2. Complete the online application form
3. Ship 2 samples for the judging