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title: "4.2 User History as a guide for the Future"
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In the early 20th century, biobased fibres such as cotton, wool, and silk were the norm for textile products. However, a shift towards synthetic fibres such as polyester occurred later. Why did synthetic fibres gain popularity? Would that change again, and do biobased materials have this potential? To elaborate further on the history of using fibres in textile industry fashion journalist and researcher Nora Veerman will provide valuable insights in the following video.

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