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How Gen Z is Reshaping Retail — And What It Means for Your Brand Gen Z is rewriting the rules of fashion retail. Rather than relying on traditional shopping channels, they’re embracing secondhand platforms like Depop, creating a thriving circular economy where garments are bought, sold, and reused. For brands, this isn’t a challenge, it’s an opportunity. Here’s why: 💎Demand for Quality: Wool garments are three times more likely to be donated or resold compared to other fibers. Why? Because natural fibers last longer and retain their value. ♻️ Circular Fashion is Here to Stay: Gen Z consumers value products that align with their sustainable ethos. By offering durable, repairable textiles, your brand can tap into this growing market while reducing its environmental footprint. 💡 Private Label Potential: With the right materials and storytelling, private label collections can appeal to eco-conscious customers who seek premium, sustainable pieces that support a longer lifecycle. This shift signals a growing demand for transparency, traceability, and high-quality fibers like wool. As a supplier, we’re here to help your brand navigate this transition and create collections that resonate with the next generation of shoppers. Let’s innovate together in 2025! #circulargashion #GenZconsumers #privatelabel #wooltextiles #sustainablefashion

An excellent feature article about South African mohair by climate journalist Whitney B.

A special birthday shoutout to Shumikazi! 🎈 We’re taking a moment to celebrate the amazing Shumikazi, whose skill in weaving and finishing helps bring our textiles to life. We’re so lucky to have someone as talented and hardworking as you on the team. Your dedication to weaving and finishing doesn’t just make products — it makes magic! Here’s to a year filled with love, laughter, and all the things that make you happiest. Thanks for being such an important part of the Hinterveld team.

Happy Birthday, Daniel! 🎉 This past weekend our director Daniel Stucken celebrated his birthday! We want to take the opportunity to say thank you for being the driving force behind Hinterveld. Your leadership, vision, and passion for textiles continue to shape not only our team but also the industry we work in. From preserving heritage craftsmanship to pushing the boundaries of textile innovation, Daniel’s dedication is at the heart of everything we do. Wishing you a fantastic year ahead, filled with success and inspiration.

In the stillness of winter, the sun takes on a deeper significance — a fleeting moment of light that warms, connects, and inspires. Our brand new AW2025 “The Sun Seeker” collection honors the sun’s transformative power, weaving its warmth and radiance into every piece. www.hinterveld.com #hinterveld #mohairaccessories #hinterveldaw2025

Happy Birthday, Brendon! 🎉 Today we’re celebrating Brendon, our skilled Loom Tuner and a key member of the Hinterveld team. Brendon’s expertise ensures our looms are always running smoothly, whether it’s setting up new production jobs, fixing breakdowns, or ensuring our fabrics meet the highest standards. Thank you for your hard work and commitment. We hope you have an amazing birthday, you deserve it!

We’re so excited to share with you our brand new “Sun Seeker” collection! 🙌 Crafted from the finest mohair and sourced sustainably from the sun-drenched Karoo region of South Africa, each accessory in this collection reflects the unique interplay of light and life. With its unmatched luster and softness, mohair is a material that mirrors the brilliance of the sun itself, offering both timeless elegance and exceptional warmth. Our team has poured their passion, creativity, and craftsmanship into bringing this collection to life, and we couldn’t be prouder to share it with you. ☀ Available for pre-order now to boutiques and retailers. Visit https://lnkd.in/epuwMnBP for more info #hinterveld #mohairaccessories #hinterveldaw2025

Why Wool Faux Fur is the Future of Luxe Fashion Luxury fashion brands are turning to wool faux fur as a sustainable, natural alternative to synthetic fur. What makes wool faux fur so special? ✨ Naturally warm and breathable. ✨ Free of microplastic shedding. ✨ Crafted to emulate the luxurious look and feel of traditional fur or shearling. How is it made? Wool fibres are jersey-knitted into a looped structure, then cut and brushed to create a soft, fur-like texture. This innovative process not only mimics the aesthetic of fur but does so sustainably. As innovation continues, wool faux fur textiles are advancing in weight, structure, and patterns, offering endless design possibilities for brands looking to stay eco-conscious without sacrificing style. Looking for the perfect wool fabric? The Woolmark Company has an online tool to find wool swatches tailored to your needs. Whether it’s wool faux fur or other textiles, it’s never been easier to source sustainable materials for your next collection. #sustainablefashion #woolfauxfur #naturalfibers #textileinnovation #luxurydesign

Behind every Hinterveld collection is our design team that blends creativity with precision. From analyzing swatches to refining concepts, they ensure that every detail aligns with our commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Thank you to this exceptional team for your hard work and vision — it’s a pleasure to see your ideas come to life! 👏 #Hinterveld #designinnovation #craftsmanship

What is in and out for materials sustainability commitments in 2025? This new year, we’re excited to reconnect, refocus, and reimagine the future of raw material production together. At Textile Exchange, 2024 was a year of progress and transformation, from advancing our Materials Matter Standard to strengthening partnerships across the supply chain. Now, we’re doubling down on our commitment to driving meaningful change — helping brands and producers set and achieve bold goals for climate and nature. As we look to the year ahead, here’s our take on what’s in and out when it comes to material sustainability in 2025: In: Setting holistic impact goals that address climate and nature Out: Narrow approaches that focus on single issues without considering the bigger picture or wider landscape In: Systems thinking and collaboration that connects every stage of the value chain — from raw material growers and producers to brands and retailers Out: Isolated efforts and one-off initiatives that fail to deliver meaningful, long-term change In: Verifiable, context-specific data, transparent reporting, and increased supply chain visibility to help build trust and accountability Out: Claims without evidence or metrics to back them up, and shying away from communicating about sustainability commitments In: Supporting regenerative practices that restore soil, biodiversity, and local communities Out: Extractive systems that overlook the people, animals, and ecosystems behind materials In: Rethinking growth, prioritizing circularity, and scaling the use of recycled fibers to design out waste Out: Overreliance on virgin fossil-based synthetic materials and the increasing extraction of new virgin resources to create new products In: Collaborating with policymakers, producers, brands, and civil society to shape and navigate upcoming regulations Out: Waiting until the last minute to adapt to new compliance requirements What other commitments should the industry be making at the materials level for 2025? 📸 Kin Chan Coedel