# Water-Inspired Textiles The Waterloop Series Focuses on an Invaluable Natural Resource By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterloop-series References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/waterloop_-_for_water_by_water_and_about_water_17784.asp) & [mkgk.nl](http://mkgk.nl/) Seems like water is a hot topic in the textile industry this week. Created by Netherlands-based designers Maarten Kolk & Guus Kusters, the Waterloop series represents the importance of water and its role in the textile industry. Traveling to Iceland, the designers snapped photos of [natural wonders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-gallery) and printed them on cloth using very little water in the process. See these interesting designs for yourselves in the featured gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Water-inspired Textiles:** Using water as inspiration for textile designs opens opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Textile Industry:** The textile industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate water-inspired designs and reduce water usage in manufacturing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Innovative Textile Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textile-production.md) - [Drought-Awareness Rug Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dryland-rug.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md) - [Family-Owned Design-Forward Textile Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textile-excellence.md) - [Water-Celebrating Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-gallery.md) - [Craft-Inspired 3D-Printing Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digitally-woven.md) - [Textile Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regeneration-fashion-from-the-ground-up.md) - [Water Tower-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-brand-herms.md) - [Sustainable Textiles Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-good-company.md)