Première Vision Paris: Scalable Bio-Based Textiles

Première Vision Paris and Global Textile Trends

The Première Vision Paris exhibition was held on September 1-3, 2026, with the main theme designated as 'Facing Fashion Forward' [1]. According to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) data, the fashion industry is responsible for 2% to 8% of global carbon emissions [4].
Regulations enacted in the European market make circularity and traceability rules increasingly binding for textile suppliers [2], [3]. The EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles implemented by the European Commission has established longevity, reparability and recyclability of textile products as core policy [2]. The Digital Product Passport (DPP) mechanism established under Ecodesign Regulation (ESPR) No 2024/1781 supporting these strategic objectives foresees digital tracking of products throughout the value chain with a unique product identifier [3].

Industrial-Scale Development of Bio-Based Elastane

Bio BDO, developed by South Korea-based manufacturer Hyosung, is obtained through the fermentation of renewable sugar cane [1]. In the chemical and textile industries, butanediol (BDO) is the fundamental intermediate chemical component in polyurethane synthesis and the production of elastane (spandex) fibers [1]. Elastane yarns produced using bio-based BDO derived from sugar cane fermentation have surpassed the laboratory phase and entered industrial-scale commercial production [1].
The performance of bio-based elastane is identical to conventional elastane [1].

Certification and Quality Requirements for Exporters

Compliance with harmful substance testing labels such as OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 is also required for bio-based fibers [5].