C.L.A.S.S. Brings Sustainable Act to U.S.

NEW YORK — C.L.A.S.S. completed its “World Class Tour” here this month with two days of presentations at the Italian Trade Commission offices. C.L.A.S.S., or Creativity Lifestyle And Sustainable Synergy, is a multiplatform global network that showcases fashion, textiles and materials created using smarter sustainable technology. Giusy Bettoni, chief executive officer and cofounder of Milan-based C.L.A.S.S., said, “The objective is to provide a platform for inspirational materials that are fashionable and have a low environmental impact. We work with companies and fabrics and yarns that add value by having some special quality that’s good for the environment, but still have the highest degree of fashion because without that, the customers — whether it’s a brand, a retailer or a consumer — won’t be interested.” Bettoni said C.L.A.S.S. and the sector of sustainable materials have grown and evolved since the organization was formed in 2007, thanks in large part to technological advancements, such as machinery that can repurpose scrap yarns and fabrics. The tour included similar presentations in Milan, Copenhagen, London and Madrid featuring the latest in sustainable fabrics for spring 2016. In the area of recycled and repurposed fabrics, Italian brand Green Fiber has created a range of yarns, fabrics and knitwear made from

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