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Source Fashion January 2026 Photo (c) Source Fashion
Source Fashion January 2026
11.06.2026

Source Fashion Partners with Neuthread

Neuthread has been named as Source Fashion's Charity and Design Partner in a new 12-month collaboration designed to champion circular fashion, inclusion and industry innovation.

Created by autism and neurodiversity charity Daisy Chain, Neuthread has gained industry recognition for transforming textile waste into high-quality fashion collections and became the first charity-led fashion brand to present a scheduled runway show at London Fashion Week in 2024. Through the new partnership, Source Fashion and Neuthread will work together to raise awareness of circular fashion, promote innovative approaches to tackling textile waste and encourage greater collaboration between brands, manufacturers, retailers and sustainability leaders.

Neuthread has been named as Source Fashion's Charity and Design Partner in a new 12-month collaboration designed to champion circular fashion, inclusion and industry innovation.

Created by autism and neurodiversity charity Daisy Chain, Neuthread has gained industry recognition for transforming textile waste into high-quality fashion collections and became the first charity-led fashion brand to present a scheduled runway show at London Fashion Week in 2024. Through the new partnership, Source Fashion and Neuthread will work together to raise awareness of circular fashion, promote innovative approaches to tackling textile waste and encourage greater collaboration between brands, manufacturers, retailers and sustainability leaders.

Founded to challenge the perception that textile waste has reached the end of its life, Neuthread transforms donated, surplus and reclaimed textiles into contemporary fashion collections that combine environmental sustainability with social impact. The brand has rapidly gained recognition for its innovative approach to circular fashion, demonstrating how waste materials can be repurposed into desirable, commercially viable products while creating opportunities for autistic and neurodivergent people to develop skills and access employment pathways within the fashion and textiles sector.

Building on its London Fashion Week success, the organisation has since secured £1.5 million in investment from The National Lottery Community Fund to establish a pioneering circular fashion manufacturing facility in the North East of England, designed to reduce textile waste while creating training, volunteering and employment opportunities through its linked skills academy programme, Mend It Don't Rag It (MIDRI).

Over the next 12 months, the partnership will focus on building an eco-system of brands, manufacturers and retailers with innovative circular solutions, encouraging collaboration across the supply chain and creating new opportunities to repurpose surplus materials and textile waste.

As Design Partner, Neuthread will headline the Source Catwalk throughout the July edition, presenting its collections three times a day alongside trend-led showcases from Source Fashion exhibitors and bringing circular fashion to the forefront of the show's content programme. The partnership will provide a platform to demonstrate how surplus, reclaimed and donated textiles can be transformed into commercially relevant fashion collections, while highlighting the opportunities that circular design presents for the wider industry.

The catwalk showcases will also support Neuthread's ambition to build new relationships with brands, manufacturers and retailers looking for innovative solutions for surplus fabrics, deadstock materials and textile waste streams. Through the partnership, Neuthread hopes to encourage greater collaboration across the industry and demonstrate practical alternatives to landfill and low-value textile recycling.

Johnathon Pickard, Director of Business Development & Income Generation, Neuthread commented: "We are incredibly proud to be partnering with Source Fashion as both Charity Partner and Design Partner for the July show. Source Fashion has established itself as one of the most influential platforms driving conversations around responsible sourcing, sustainability and the future of fashion. Those are conversations that sit at the very heart of what Neuthread is seeking to achieve.

Neuthread was created to challenge the perception that textile waste has reached the end of its life. Through innovative design, circular manufacturing and the talents of autistic and neurodivergent people, we are demonstrating how fashion can create environmental, social and economic impact simultaneously.

Following our journey from becoming the first charity to showcase a scheduled fashion brand collection at London Fashion Week through to securing £1.5 million to establish a pioneering circular fashion manufacturing facility, we are now entering an exciting period of growth. Working alongside Source Fashion provides an opportunity to share that vision with a wider industry audience and inspire new ways of thinking about sustainability, creativity and inclusion.

We are excited about what this partnership can achieve over the next 12 months and look forward to collaborating with the Source Fashion team to demonstrate that fashion can be a force for positive change.”

Suzanne Ellingham, Event Director of Source Fashion, added: “Neuthread is a natural fit for Source Fashion because they bring together creativity, circular innovation and practical action in a way that genuinely resonates with the challenges facing our industry today.

"As our Charity and Design Partner, they will play a central role in the July edition, headlining the Source Catwalk with showcases that demonstrate how surplus, reclaimed and donated textiles can be transformed into commercially relevant fashion collections. Their ambition to build new partnerships across the industry also aligns closely with our mission to connect businesses, encourage collaboration and drive meaningful change.

"From their pioneering manufacturing facility in the North East of England to the Source Fashion catwalk in London, Neuthread showcases the incredible innovation taking place across the UK fashion and textiles sector. We are proud to provide a platform that helps bring those stories to a wider audience and look forward to working together over the next 12 months."

Visitors to Source Fashion's July 2026 edition will be able to experience Neuthread's catwalk collections, engage directly with the team throughout the show and learn more about the organisation's pioneering approach to circular manufacturing, textile waste reduction and inclusive employment.

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Signal 08 - CHLOROLIRIUM — Charlie Moon; Messe Frankfurt
09.06.2026

Autopsy: New trend book by Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris

Autopsy, the new trend book by Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris, deciphers the fractures of our time through 12 creative signals. Materials, colors, shapes, and narratives come together to create a forward-looking map for the Autumn-Winter 2027-2028 season. 
 
Presented during Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris, from August 31 to September 2, 2026, at the Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition Center, Autopsy offers a reinterpretation of the contours of fashion in a world undergoing profound transformation, balancing radical introspection and sensitive renewal. 
 
Designed under the artistic direction of Louis Gérin and Grégory Lamaud by the Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris Trends Table, this new edition marks a major evolution in the way trend forecasting is presented: replacing the four major narrative worlds that structured previous editions, Autopsy introduces this year a broader and more instinctive approach. Twelve emerging signals now shape a sensitive mapping of the cultural, social, aesthetic, and emotional tensions defining our era. 
 
A tool for decoding and creative insight. 

Autopsy, the new trend book by Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris, deciphers the fractures of our time through 12 creative signals. Materials, colors, shapes, and narratives come together to create a forward-looking map for the Autumn-Winter 2027-2028 season. 
 
Presented during Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris, from August 31 to September 2, 2026, at the Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition Center, Autopsy offers a reinterpretation of the contours of fashion in a world undergoing profound transformation, balancing radical introspection and sensitive renewal. 
 
Designed under the artistic direction of Louis Gérin and Grégory Lamaud by the Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris Trends Table, this new edition marks a major evolution in the way trend forecasting is presented: replacing the four major narrative worlds that structured previous editions, Autopsy introduces this year a broader and more instinctive approach. Twelve emerging signals now shape a sensitive mapping of the cultural, social, aesthetic, and emotional tensions defining our era. 
 
A tool for decoding and creative insight. 
Conceived as a tool for decoding and creative monitoring, this trend book explores a society at a turning point: technological saturation, loss of meaning, exhaustion of dominant narratives, but also a return to nature, a need for humility, and a desire to reconnect with reality. Far beyond a purely stylistic reading, Autopsy questions the place of the body, nature, memory, and intelligence within a changing civilization. The twelve themes it presents, built around a selection of inspiring colors and materials, combine sociological reflection with creative proposals. 
 
Signal #1 – Normskin 
In a world where algorithms dictate behaviors, Normskin questions the standardization of bodies, tastes, and identities. Silhouettes become uniform, materials repetitive, and aesthetics cloned. This apparent perfection conceals the silent tension of a society that increasingly rejects singularity. Modular textures, calibrated layering, and geometric patterns, expressed through a rather neutral color palette, reflect this silent dictatorship of sameness and conformity. 
 
Signal #2 – Florabiote 
This theme celebrates the proliferation of living organisms as a response to the exhaustion of human systems. Nature, like a jungle, becomes invasive and abundant. Organic colors, artificial blooms, velvety materials, and spontaneous compositions create a hybrid landscape where textiles transform into an emotional biotope: cocoon coats, floral jacquards, mossy velvets, and botanical embroideries shape a generous and instinctive atmosphere driven by the idea that diversity is the true condition for survival. 
 
Signal #3 – Decarnation 
This proposal questions the distancing of the physical body in a hyperconnected world. Clothing becomes a shell, a relic, or the trace of an absent presence. Textures appear altered and weathered, colors faded and sometimes almost ghostly. Between symbolic flesh, worn surfaces, and disembodied volumes — bodies as showcases — this signal presents a suspended and fragile fashion, illustrating the programmed disappearance of physical embodiment. 
 
Signal #4 – Fusionary 
This theme sketches a world in recomposition, where forms, materials, and functions combine freely. Structures intersect, hybridize, and mutate according to an organic logic inspired by living systems. Textiles play with assembly, networks, and graphic tensions through a warm color palette. Creativity here is driven by the blending of disciplines, cultures, and craftsmanship. 
  
Signal #5 – Vitaminoid 
A reflection of an extinct civilization where individuals become caricatures of themselves. Colors are explosive and contrasting, volumes inflated with fluffy materials: colorful faux furs, oversized shapes, cartoon-like silhouettes. The forms express a society where spectacle is permanent. Between pop culture, digital avatars, and the cult of symbols — people become characters — this signal explores a simplified humanity where identity becomes performative and instantly consumable. 
 
Signal #6 – Evinescence 
This theme stages the remnants of a humanity fascinated by its own image. Pigmented transparencies, altered reflections, fragmented textures, and historical traces shape a visual expression of disappearance. Like leaves covering the ground, cultural signs remain, yet already seem fossilized. Garments appear worn down by time and memory. This signal reflects the fragile beauty of an environment aware of its own exhaustion. 
 
Signal #7 – Paleogreen 
This theme celebrates the return of vegetation over the ruins of human systems. A future where materials appear eroded, marked by time, and crossed by organic and mineral traces. Muted greens, accidental effects, and layered surfaces depict an ecosystem where nature silently reclaims space. An archaeological and contemplative aesthetic, quiet and introspective, between memory and disappearance. 
 
Signal #8 – Chlorolirium 
This direction places nature as the ultimate model. Forms sprout, stretch, and proliferate within a vegetal universe that has become a culture in itself. Chlorophyll-inspired colors, fluffy supports, plant-like silhouettes, and livingfabric effects create a sensory language inspired by biology. This signal celebrates an instinctive reconnection with nature and a poetic vision of a postanthropocentric future. 
 
Signal #9 – Aquamorphosis 
Inspired by aquatic, fluid, and adaptable volumes, this proposal highlights translucent, moving, and polymorphic materials, as though shaped by currents. Reflective effects, liquid surfaces, wet-look finishes, and organic constructions express a fashion capable of evolving with its environment. This signal develops an immersive and primal visual proposal, where clothing acts like a flexible and evolving second skin. 
 
Signal #10 – Wondermeil 
When beauty emerges after exhaustion: certainties collapse, colors burst, patterns vibrate, and sensations multiply. Compositions are naïve, joyful, and almost psychedelic. Between raw emotion and euphoria, this signal celebrates, through an explosion of color, the ability of sensations to re-enchant the way we see the world. 
 
Signal #11 - Urbicéa 
Cet axe convoque les traces laissées par les civilisations : architectures résiduelles, objets techniques, structures survivantes. Les matières minérales, les gris bétonnés, sourds, et les lignes brutalistes composent un paysage urbain devenu vestige. Entre rigidité industrielle et poésie des ruines, ce signal interroge la mémoire des objets et la permanence des constructions face à la disparition des idées. 
 
Signal #12 – Epiternel 
The story of Autopsy concludes with an aesthetic of sedimentation and rediscovered humility. Burnt wood, carbon residues, marbled textures, and animal traces express a world returned to essentials. This signal favors deep, enveloping, and silent structures — almost monastic — like the remnants of a truth finally laid bare. A peaceful and lucid vision of “the aftermath.” 
 
An immersive scenography at the heart of the trade show 
The Autopsy trend book will be unveiled and presented by Louis Gérin during the show at a conference held on the Agora stage. From August 31 to September 2, 2026, visitors will be able to discover in Hall 2 a selection of materials, color proposals, and silhouettes directly inspired by the twelve signals of the trend book, within an immersive journey designed as a forward-looking exploration of the Autumn-Winter 2027-2028 season.

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Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris trendbook Messe Frankfurt Design
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Photo (c) Neo.Fashion.
08.06.2026

Neo.Fashion. Berlin: Emerging Fashion Talent Chart a New Course

More than 620 talents, nine editions, one milestone: Neo.Fashion. celebrates its 10th edition this July and announces a new organizational structure — a clear statement of commitment to the long-term development of emerging talent in the German fashion industry. 

More than 620 talents, nine editions, one milestone: Neo.Fashion. celebrates its 10th edition this July and announces a new organizational structure — a clear statement of commitment to the long-term development of emerging talent in the German fashion industry. 

Germany’s most versatile platform for emerging fashion talent marks its 10th anniversary with a strategic repositioning and a new venue: For its 10th edition, Neo.Fashion. will take place during Berlin Fashion Week from July 2 to 4, 2026, in a former industrial hall at “Neues Ufer 13” in Berlin-Moabit. The program includes the Best Graduates Shows and Aspiring Designer Shows, alongside the presentation of the Neo.Fashion. Award and the Digital Fashion Award. To date, ten universities from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Ukraine have confirmed their participation. A strong emphasis on sustainability defines this year’s collections. With the establishment of the non-profit Neo.Fashion. e.V. in 2025, the initiative has further professionalized its organizational structure, creating a more robust foundation for the long-term promotion of emerging design talent. 
 
What started in 2017 as a vision has since become a defining fixture for young fashion designers across Germany: Neo.Fashion. is celebrating its 10th edition this year. Since the inaugural graduate show in the fall of 2017 at Motorwerk Weißensee in Berlin, more than 620 graduates from across the country have presented their final collections on the Neo.Fashion. stage. In 2019, the platform became an official part of Berlin Fashion Week, cementing its place in the international fashion calendar. With the Best Graduates Shows, the Aspiring Designer Shows, the Neo.Fashion. Award, and the Digital Fashion Award — launched for the first time last year — Neo.Fashion. has grown into a unique ecosystem that goes far beyond a pure presentation platform. 

The founding of the nonprofit Neo.Fashion. e.V. in 2025 marks a pivotal step toward sustained, structured talent development. A newly expanded organizational team now manages the full range of Neo.Fashion. activities — from university coordination and communications to technical production, industry partnerships, textile research, and startup outreach. Workshops, competitions, mentoring programs, and international collaborations will be part of the platform’s expanded offering going forward. 

Neo.Fashion. is also making a geographic move. From July 2 through 4, 2026 — as always, in sync with Berlin Fashion Week — the event relocates to “Neues Ufer 13” (“New Shore 13”) in the Berlin district of Moabit: a former industrial hall whose raw, urban aesthetic provides an authentic backdrop for young, uncharted fashion voices. “We see ‘Neues Ufer’ as a metaphor — for us as a format that has reinvented itself time and again over ten years, and for the talents who show their collections here with a new shore as their destination,” says Jens Zander, CEO of brand experience agency S49, founder of Neo.Fashion., and director of the new Neo.Fashion. e.V., where he oversees production and strategic development. 

More than ten professional runway shows are planned, featuring selected graduates from nearly all German fashion schools presenting their collections. Each show will spotlight six to eight emerging designers. In total, up to 80 participants will take the stage in July, presenting their work to a broad public audience—well beyond the industry itself. This open and inclusive approach sets Neo.Fashion apart from other formats. 
Ten universities have already confirmed their participation: Hochschule Pforzheim (Pforzheim), Hochschule Niederrhein (Krefeld, Mönchengladbach), AMD Akademie Mode & Design (Berlin, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Wiesbaden, Munich), Hochschule Reutlingen (Reutlingen), Hochschule Hannover (Hannover), Hochschule Bielefeld (Bielefeld), Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin – HTW Berlin (Berlin), Hochschule Macromedia (Berlin), Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle (Halle/Saale), and HAW Hamburg – University of Applied Sciences (Hamburg). On the international side: the University of Art and Design Linz (Linz, Austria), the Academy of Art and Design Basel – HGK FHNW (Basel, Switzerland), Fashion Art Toronto (Toronto, Canada), and the Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design – KNUTD (Kyiv, Ukraine). 

One theme runs through nearly every collection shown at Neo.Fashion.: sustainability. What was a niche concern a decade ago is now a core driver of young designers’ creative work. From material sourcing and production processes to circular design principles, Neo.Fashion. graduates are rethinking fashion from the ground up — and setting new standards for a responsible future in the industry. Neo.Fashion. actively supports this shift, providing space for innovative, sustainable approaches. 

Nurturing Talent as an Investment in the Future 
Germany’s fashion economy — including retail, startups, and FashionTech — contributes approximately €70 billion to the country’s GDP and supports around one million jobs, according to research by Oxford Economics commissioned by the Fashion Council Germany (FCG) and the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). The German textile and apparel industry generates around €32 billion in annual revenue and employs more than 120,000 people across approximately 1,400 companies. The German apparel market as a whole recorded revenues of around €67.7 billion in 2025. 

Maintaining and growing that position demands a consistent pipeline of new talent. Platforms like Neo.Fashion. play a central role in bridging the gap between education and professional entry — giving emerging designers the visibility and industry connections they need to launch their careers. 

Success Stories and International Partnerships 
The impact of Neo.Fashion. as a launchpad for young designers is evident in the careers that have followed: many alumni who showed their first collections on the Neo.Fashion. runway have since returned with their own labels — and are now fixtures in the Berlin Fashion Week calendar. 

Particularly noteworthy is the partnership with Ukrainian Fashion Week, established in 2022, which gives Ukrainian design talent an international platform despite the difficult situation in their home country. Strategic partners including the Fashion Council Germany (FCG) and the German Textile and Fashion Federation (Gesamtverband textil+mode) support Neo.Fashion. in broadening its reach and opening doors into the industry for emerging designers. 

Neo.Fashion. — The Ecosystem 
Best Graduates Show: The flagship show of Neo.Fashion. during Berlin Fashion Week, in which the best final collections from fashion design students across Germany are presented in professional runway shows. 

Neo.Fashion. Award: An award recognizing outstanding emerging talent distinguished by exceptional creativity, innovation, or sustainability in their collections — designers who are setting the agenda for the future of the industry. 

Aspiring Designer Shows: A platform for young designers who have already taken their first steps toward independence and are building their own labels — giving them the opportunity to present their current collections to a broad professional audience. 

Digital Fashion Award: Launched in 2025, this award signals a shift in how fashion engages with the digital world — treating it not just as a tool, but as a creative space in its own right. For Neo.Fashion., it marks a key step in the evolution of the format and opens a new chapter in supporting digital emerging talent. 

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Hygienix™ 2026 (c) INDA
Hygienix™ 2026
08.06.2026

Registration and Exhibit Reservations Are Open for Hygienix™ 2026

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has announced that registration and exhibit reservations for Hygienix™ 2026 are now open. Hygienix will take place Nov. 16-19 at the Hyatt Regency Houston in Houston, Texas.

Hygienix will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and business professionals from across the absorbent hygiene products (AHP) industry for expert-led conference sessions, product showcases, networking opportunities, Lifetime Service Awards, and the presentation of the Hygienix Innovation Award™.

Hygienix Program Highlights
Attendees will gain valuable insights across key areas driving the future of hygiene:

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has announced that registration and exhibit reservations for Hygienix™ 2026 are now open. Hygienix will take place Nov. 16-19 at the Hyatt Regency Houston in Houston, Texas.

Hygienix will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and business professionals from across the absorbent hygiene products (AHP) industry for expert-led conference sessions, product showcases, networking opportunities, Lifetime Service Awards, and the presentation of the Hygienix Innovation Award™.

Hygienix Program Highlights
Attendees will gain valuable insights across key areas driving the future of hygiene:

  • Industry collaboration or “coopertition”
  • Market intelligence and global economics
  • Regulatory and trade environment
  • Innovation in products, materials, and processes
  • Sustainability and end-of-life solutions
  • Consumer and end-user insights
  • Startups, entrepreneurs, and emerging technologies

Business Opportunities and Networking
The Exhibits will showcase the latest innovations in the absorbent hygiene industry, offering a platform for companies to demonstrate their products and services to potential partners and clients.

Hygienix 2026 will once again feature Lightning Talks—a series of fast-paced, five-minute presentations by nearly 20 companies scheduled for Nov. 17-18 in the afternoon.

Hygienix Innovation Award™
Recognizing breakthrough products, technologies, and solutions that are making a significant impact in the hygiene sector, the Hygienix Innovation Award will be awarded at the event.

Nominations will be accepted until Sept. 14th. Finalists will present their products on Nov. 17, and the winner will be announced on Nov. 19 to close the event. Last year’s winner was Confitex Technology for their Washable Nonwoven Sanitary Pads, the world’s first washable nonwoven sanitary pads designed for sustainability and scalability without the need for SAPs.

Lifetime Service Award Recipients
Carl Cucuzza and Pricie Hanna are receiving the Lifetime Service Awards. Both industry veterans are being recognized for their key contributions to the advancement of the nonwovens industry and INDA. Cucuzza and Hanna will accept their awards Tuesday, November 17th at 4:30 pm.

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The new Thermex continuous dyeing range at the Kahramanmaraş plant. Photo: AWOL for A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG
The new Thermex continuous dyeing range at the Kahramanmaraş plant.
04.06.2026

New Monforts systems deliver round-the-clock production for Kipaş

As a valued Monforts customer for many years, Türkiye’s Kipaş Textile has just installed a new Thermex dyeing range and a Monfortex sanforizer at its new dyeing and finishing plant in Kahramanmaraş.

Founded in 1984, Kipaş has grown into the largest vertically-integrated textile manufacturer in Greater Europe and now employs some 5,500 people throughout its operations. It produces 400 tons of yarn on a daily basis, with annual capacities of 48 million metres of denim and a further 36 million metres of non-denim fabrics.

“Türkiye offers fast logistics to European markets thanks to its strategic location, while its strong textile heritage and qualified workforce enable us to produce high-quality products,” says Kipaş CEO Halit Gümüser. “Our R&D capacity – especially in sustainable and technical textiles – makes Türkiye an indispensable solution partner in the global supply chain.”

Fully operational
Kipaş already operates a number of Monforts lines and the two latest machine systems have been operating 24/7 since the first day they were commissioned.

As a valued Monforts customer for many years, Türkiye’s Kipaş Textile has just installed a new Thermex dyeing range and a Monfortex sanforizer at its new dyeing and finishing plant in Kahramanmaraş.

Founded in 1984, Kipaş has grown into the largest vertically-integrated textile manufacturer in Greater Europe and now employs some 5,500 people throughout its operations. It produces 400 tons of yarn on a daily basis, with annual capacities of 48 million metres of denim and a further 36 million metres of non-denim fabrics.

“Türkiye offers fast logistics to European markets thanks to its strategic location, while its strong textile heritage and qualified workforce enable us to produce high-quality products,” says Kipaş CEO Halit Gümüser. “Our R&D capacity – especially in sustainable and technical textiles – makes Türkiye an indispensable solution partner in the global supply chain.”

Fully operational
Kipaş already operates a number of Monforts lines and the two latest machine systems have been operating 24/7 since the first day they were commissioned.

Thermex continuous dyeing ranges are well known for their ability to deliver high productivity, excellent dyeing quality and significant energy savings. The Thermex system combines precise application technology with advanced process control to ensure highly uniform dye penetration and outstanding colour reproducibility across long production runs, while also enabling smaller lot sizes to be rapidly executed.

Monfortex sanforizers are meanwhile designed to deliver minimum residual shrinkage with excellent fabric hand and highly reproducible quality. Their enlarged shrink cylinder and optimised rubber belt technology enable enhanced shrinkage performance at lower contact pressures, extending rubber belt life while reducing production costs.

“We are extremely satisfied with the installation process of the two Monforts machines installed in our new fabric dyeing and finishing plant, and with the professional support provided by the technicians,” says Mr Gümüser. “In particular, the uninterrupted remote support they provided to ensure operational continuity played a major role in quickly resolving any potential problems.”

Recycling platform
At the end of 2025, Kipaş announced the launch of its fibR-e recycling platform designed to tackle the hurdles that have stopped polyester from becoming truly circular.

In a partnership with fellow Turkish company, Adana-based Meltem Kimya, waste garments containing 70% or more polyester are now being regenerated and turned into certified, high-quality filament yarns and staple fibres ready for new collections.

“Recycling has barely scratched the surface of the polyester problem,” says Mr Gümüser. “With fibR-e, we can take real post-consumer waste in all its complexity and return it to the market as certified, high-quality filament yarns and staple fibres. This is how the industry moves from linear to circular, not through pilots but through commercial scale.

“As the global market’s expectations for sustainability and circularity increase day by day, we at Kipaş see this process not just as an adaptation phase, but as an area where we can assume leadership. With our innovative investments such as fibR-e and strong technology partnerships with companies like Monforts, we are ready to meet these demands at the highest level.”

“Ahead of this year’s ITM exhibition in Istanbul, we are very pleased to be able to highlight one of our latest showpiece projects for an industry leader in Türkiye,” adds Monfort Marketing Manager Nicole Croonenbroek. 

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Cinte Techtextil China Photo Messe Frankfurt HK Ltd.
03.06.2026

Cinte Techtextil China maps textile future with specialised zones

As global demand for high-performance materials evolves, Cinte Techtextil China is set to steer the industry’s next growth phase by driving the convergence of global expertise, specialised zones, and forward-looking tech and insights. Building on its diverse scope, the upcoming edition will especially spotlight critical sub-sectors such as Medtech & Protech, Indutech and Buildtech. The offering will be augmented by the well-received Mobiltech and Textile Chemicals and Dyes Zones, alongside the high-calibre German and European Zones. Beyond the booths, the fringe programme structured around four core pillars will chart a definitive roadmap for technical textiles and nonwovens.

As global demand for high-performance materials evolves, Cinte Techtextil China is set to steer the industry’s next growth phase by driving the convergence of global expertise, specialised zones, and forward-looking tech and insights. Building on its diverse scope, the upcoming edition will especially spotlight critical sub-sectors such as Medtech & Protech, Indutech and Buildtech. The offering will be augmented by the well-received Mobiltech and Textile Chemicals and Dyes Zones, alongside the high-calibre German and European Zones. Beyond the booths, the fringe programme structured around four core pillars will chart a definitive roadmap for technical textiles and nonwovens.

China’s technical textile and nonwovens industry continues to build positive momentum in early 2026 despite a complex external environment. According to China Customs, imports remained stable while the sector’s export value reached USD 7.7 billion during the first two months of the year, a YoY increase of 17.7%[1]. The upward trajectory is firmly rooted in a widespread push for tech and quality upgrades, as well as more precise requirements across critical application areas, namely Mobiltech, Medtech, Protech, Indutech, and Buildtech. In 2026, Cinte Techtextil China will bring these sectors to the forefront with exhibitors such as Dawnsens New Material, Picanol NV, and Zhejiang Jinda Coating.

During the fair’s networking event at Techtextil in April, Ms R.Lalitha, I.A.S., Commissioner of Textiles, State Government of Tamil Nadu, India, underscored Cinte Techtextil China’s direct relevance to global demands: “The fair’s focus on Indutech, Mobiltech, and Medtech aligns perfectly with Tamil Nadu’s automotive and medical textile strengths. As we encourage our industries to foray into high-value, sustainable technical textiles, this platform is vital for mutual cooperation and understanding recent developments in China. Cinte Techtextil China’s fringe event themes are also highly on point, capturing where the future of textiles lies.”

Specialised zones showcase growing sub-sectors and international excellence
In addition to the highly sought-after Textile Chemicals and Dyes Zone in Hall W5, the Mobiltech Zone in Hall W4 is expected to remain a top priority for global buyers. Reflecting the soaring demand for automotive textiles, the zone has consistently attracted leading buyers such as Hyosung, Hyundai, Li Auto, Mazda, SAIC-GM, SAIC Volkswagen, Tesla, and Zeekr. This year, one of the zone’s key exhibitors will be Shanghai Shenda, whose offering comprises automotive carpets, headliners, trunks, parcel shelves, wheel arch liners, dash insulators, and related acoustic components.

Europe remains China’s premier source for technical textiles, capturing a 26% share of import value in 2025[2].Showcasing the continent’s expertise with their own comprehensive rosters of pioneers, the German Zone and European Zone at the Overseas Zone (W5) will attract buyers sourcing high-tech, premium solutions, connecting them directly with manufacturers who shape the future of technical textiles and nonwovens. Featured participants include:

  • Groz-Beckert: the world’s leading provider of industrial machine needles, precision parts, fine tools, and systems for the textile and nonwovens industries. With a global presence and strong local expertise in China, the company supports customers across all key sectors including knitting, weaving, nonwovens, tufting, sewing, and spinning.
  • Swisstulle (Qingdao): owned by Swisstulle AG, the company specialises in high-grade fabric knitting, finishing and dyeing. Using imported raw materials and advanced Karl Mayer and Brückner machinery, Swisstulle delivers bespoke tulle across a diverse range of widths, colours, densities and styles.The company offers tailored solutions mainly serving the high-end lingerie, automotive sunshade, and home textile sectors.

Also in the Overseas Zone, the Nonwoven Federation of India (NWFI), the unified body representing the country’s regional associations of spunbond nonwoven fabric manufacturers, will give fairgoers efficient access to a wide range of India’s latest solutions and opportunities for collaboration.

Multi-themed fringe programme to shape industry horizons
Complementing the future-focused business exchange, the fair’s fringe programme will revolve around four core pillars: Industry Insights, AI, Innovation, and Sustainability.

At the heart of Industry Insights is the annual flagship conference – China International Nonwovens Conference (CINC) – plus a series of other sessions and end-use guided tours delivering critical information.

The AI-focused events will bring together experts to share advanced models and demonstrate how AI is actively empowering textile manufacturing and supply chains. Meanwhile, the Innovation pillar will highlight forward-thinking solutions, including exhibitor presentations and a curated project showcase from domestic and international textile students. Catered to the rapid growth of the new energy vehicle (NEV) sector, the Mobiltech display zone will present cutting-edge and sustainable advancements in automotive textiles, showcasing key products like interior materials, lightweight composites, smart-sensing fabrics, and acoustic insulation solutions.

Moving into the Sustainability frontier, the expert-led Econogy Tours will connect buyers with a select lineup of exhibitors who have passed the Econogy Check[3], providing direct insights into sustainable production practices and innovative, eco-friendly materials set to make an impact across the fairground.

The fair’s product categories cover 12 application areas, which comprehensively span a full range of potential uses in modern technical textiles and nonwovens. These categories also cover the entire industry, from upstream technology and raw materials providers to finished fabrics, chemicals and other solutions. This scope of product groups and application areas ensures that the fair is an effective business platform for the entire industry.

The fair is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; and the China Nonwovens & Industrial Textiles Association (CNITA).

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01.06.2026

SHIMA SEIKI to Exhibit at ITM 2026

Leading computerized flat knitting technology provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, together with its Turkish representative TETAS IC VE DIS TICARET A.S., will participate in the ITM 2026 International Textile Machinery Exhibition in Istanbul, Türkiye this month with a full product lineup. In addition to flat knitting machines and design software, visitors will also have the opportunity to experience the full range of SHIMA SEIKI textile machinery with its automatic cutting machine exhibit, all geared toward the fashion apparel market as well as non-apparel related businesses. 

With its geographic location of Istanbul traditionally serving as a gateway between East and West, ITM has established itself as one of the largest textile machinery exhibitions, attracting visitors from all ends of the globe. 

Leading computerized flat knitting technology provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, together with its Turkish representative TETAS IC VE DIS TICARET A.S., will participate in the ITM 2026 International Textile Machinery Exhibition in Istanbul, Türkiye this month with a full product lineup. In addition to flat knitting machines and design software, visitors will also have the opportunity to experience the full range of SHIMA SEIKI textile machinery with its automatic cutting machine exhibit, all geared toward the fashion apparel market as well as non-apparel related businesses. 

With its geographic location of Istanbul traditionally serving as a gateway between East and West, ITM has established itself as one of the largest textile machinery exhibitions, attracting visitors from all ends of the globe. 

As pioneer of WHOLEGARMENT® seam-free complete garment knitting, whereby the knitted product can be produced in one entire piece without linking or sewing, SHIMA SEIKI has been setting the standard almost exclusively with over 30 years of experience with its WHOLEGARMENT® knitting technology. WHOLEGARMENT® knitting has gained heavy interest from various apparel and non-apparel markets due to the shrinking workforce of skilled sewing and linking personnel, as well as for its sustainable benefits by requiring the minimum amount of material to produce one item at a time. To meet that interest, the company is showing its MACH2®XS153 WHOLEGARMENT ® knitting machine in 15L. Featuring 4 needle beds and SHIMA SEIKI’s original SlideNeedle™, MACH2®XS is capable of producing high-quality fine gauge WHOLEGARMENT ® knitwear in all needles. Other WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machines include the MACH2®VS V-bed machine for producing WHOLEGARMENT® items using every other needle, shown in 8 and 16 gauges. An economical proposal in V-bed WHOLEGARMENT® knitting will also be shown in the form of the N.SVR®183 machine in 24 gauge. 

Meanwhile SHIMA SEIKI's benchmark technology in computerized shaped knitting is represented by its N.SVR®122 computerized flat knitting machine in 18 gauge, and features such innovations as the R2CARRIAGE®, WideGauge® knitting, spring-type moveable sinkers, DSCS® Digital Stitch Control System, stitch presser, yarn gripper and cutter, and takedown comb. Two new models in the N.SSR® series lineup will be shown for the first time in Türkiye at ITM. The N.SSR®132 and N.SSR®112 both offer industry-leading technology in an economical yet reliable package made in Japan. The N.SSR®132 will be exhibited in 7 gauge, while the N.SSR®112 will be presented in 14 gauge. The SFG®20 seamless glove knitting machine rounds out SHIMA SEIKI's knitting machine exhibit, in 21 gauge. 

On the design side, demonstrations will be performed on APEXFiz® subscription-based design software, providing comprehensive support throughout the production supply chain, integrating production into one smooth and efficient workflow from yarn development, product planning and design, to production and even sales promotion. Especially effective is the way the design evaluation process is improved with ultra-realistic simulation capability, whereby virtual samples replace physical sampling, consequently reducing time, cost and material that otherwise go to waste. When a design is approved for production, knitting data, which is automatically generated, can be easily converted into machine data with SDS® KnitPaint-Online knit software. Furthermore, SHIMA KnitManager™ knit production management software offers solutions for maximizing productivity through monitoring of machine status and production progress. By digitally bridging the gap between design and production, the various software solutions from SHIMA SEIKI help to realize sustainability while digitally transforming the supply chain. 

SHIMA SEIKI’s display at ITM will also feature its P-CAM®223 multi-ply computerized cutting machine (NC cutting machine). Fast, efficient and reliable, the P-CAM® series is known for its innovative functions and Made-in-Japan quality, and boast the largest market share in Japan. P-CAM®223’s multi-ply cutting capability allows cutting of material up to 3 inches (80mm), across a cutting area of 2,200 mm x 1,700 mm with option for expansion. A knife sharpening system produces a sharp, strong blade every time. Strong, robust components permit quicker response times for knife movement and more accurate cutting of materials for fashion apparel and other industries.

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01.06.2026

2026 World of Wipes Innovation Award® Finalists Revealed

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced the three finalists for the 2026 World of WipesInnovation Award®. The finalists are The Clorox Company for their Clorox™ Refreshables™, Lenzing Fibers, Inc. for their Lenzing™ DualWipe, and Rockline Industries for their First Defense™ Fentanyl Detection Wipe.

These finalists will present their products at the World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference, June 29-July 2, at the Grand Hyatt Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee. The winner will be announced during the closing session on July 2.

Presented annually, the World of Wipes Innovation Award recognizes breakthrough achievements in nonwoven product design, technology, and application across the wipes supply chain. Selected by INDA’s Technical Advisory Board, finalists are honored for creativity, technical excellence, and distinctive advancements in areas such as raw materials, fibers, converting, packaging, binders, additives, active ingredients, sustainability, and end-use performance.

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced the three finalists for the 2026 World of WipesInnovation Award®. The finalists are The Clorox Company for their Clorox™ Refreshables™, Lenzing Fibers, Inc. for their Lenzing™ DualWipe, and Rockline Industries for their First Defense™ Fentanyl Detection Wipe.

These finalists will present their products at the World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference, June 29-July 2, at the Grand Hyatt Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee. The winner will be announced during the closing session on July 2.

Presented annually, the World of Wipes Innovation Award recognizes breakthrough achievements in nonwoven product design, technology, and application across the wipes supply chain. Selected by INDA’s Technical Advisory Board, finalists are honored for creativity, technical excellence, and distinctive advancements in areas such as raw materials, fibers, converting, packaging, binders, additives, active ingredients, sustainability, and end-use performance.

The 2026 Award finalists are:
The Clorox Company: Clorox Refreshables In-Dryer Clothing Refresher – The power of the wash without the wait. Clorox Refreshables In Dryer Clothing Refresher turns dryers into a 15-minute wardrobe reset, no washing machine needed. These innovative wet dryer sheets work like a fast, fabric-friendly tune-up: just toss one towelette into the dryer with an outfit for 15 minutes to revive lightly worn items, tackling odor, wrinkles, static and pet hair while leaving a crisp, lasting Spring Fresh scent.

Lenzing Fibers, Inc.: Lenzing DualWipe – enabled by Lenzing’s Nonwovens Technology (LNT), integrates two functional surfaces within a single material: an abrasive side for effective removal of dirt and residues, and a soft, highly absorbent side for wiping and finishing. DualWipe contains no synthetic fibers, binders or finishing chemicals, and eliminates the risk of plastic and microplastic shedding typically associated with conventional synthetic wipes. Its compatibility with standard converting processes supports broad applicability across industrial, professional and household cleaning segments.

Rockline Industries: First Defense Fentanyl Detection Wipe – Rockline Industries, in collaboration with Visual Detection Systems, developed the First Defense Fentanyl Detection Wipe, a single-use presumptive test that rapidly detects trace fentanyl through a visible color change. Featuring specialized indicators bound to viscose fibers with a starch-based system, the wipe improves field usability and reliability. Tested with pharmaceutical and street-grade fentanyl and other opioids, it is designed for law enforcement, first responders, military, airports, schools, and correctional facilities.

The 2025 award winner was Cookware Care’s Seasoning Wipes™ which offer a simple, convenient, mess-free solution for maintaining cast iron and carbon steel cookware. Made from 100 percent viscose and infused through a proprietary process using a combination of non-petrochemical oils and beeswax, the formula contains no water, emulsifiers, or synthetic additives.

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28.05.2026

Turkmenistan: Italian Textile Machinery Focuses On High Technology And Specialization

The Italian textile machinery industry flies to Ashgabat to participate with a large “Made in Italy” delegation at TURKMEN TEXTILE EXPO 2026, the major international showcase taking place from June 4 to 6, 2026. The Italian presence, coordinated by the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) and ACIMIT (the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers), aims to consolidate Italy’s primary technological role in a highly strategic market with interesting prospects.

Turkmenistan confirms its status as a crucial hub for the global textile sector. With cotton representing the country’s third-largest export item, national authorities are strongly committed to strengthening an integrated domestic supply chain capable of processing raw materials locally to generate high-value-added products. The success of this ambitious industrial plan requires continuous technological integration, positioning the demand for advanced machinery as a fundamental pillar for the country’s economic diversification.

The Italian textile machinery industry flies to Ashgabat to participate with a large “Made in Italy” delegation at TURKMEN TEXTILE EXPO 2026, the major international showcase taking place from June 4 to 6, 2026. The Italian presence, coordinated by the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) and ACIMIT (the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers), aims to consolidate Italy’s primary technological role in a highly strategic market with interesting prospects.

Turkmenistan confirms its status as a crucial hub for the global textile sector. With cotton representing the country’s third-largest export item, national authorities are strongly committed to strengthening an integrated domestic supply chain capable of processing raw materials locally to generate high-value-added products. The success of this ambitious industrial plan requires continuous technological integration, positioning the demand for advanced machinery as a fundamental pillar for the country’s economic diversification.

In this scenario, Italy proposes itself as the partner of excellence for Turkmen producers. Following the positive results recorded in 2023—a year in which Italian exports to Turkmenistan reached 13 million euros—the market is now entering a physiological transition phase while awaiting the investment plans dedicated to the sector repeatedly announced by government authorities.

Among the most requested Italian technologies in the Turkmen market, accessories stand out (covering 56% of total exports to the country), followed by spinning machinery (31%) and knitting machinery (13%).

“The Turkmen market is experiencing a period of maturation,” declares the President of ACIMIT, “and for the near future, we see significant opportunities related to upgrading existing plants and the investment plan scheduled by local public authorities, with a focus on high-tech specialization. The flexibility, versatility, and high technological level driven by our companies’ constant R&D activities allow us to offer tailored responses and innovative solutions, confirming Italian technology as the optimal choice for the industrial future of Turkmenistan.”

The Italian companies present in the Italy Pavilion are: BIANCO, COLOR SERVICE, CORINO MACCHINE, DOVER INDUSTRIES ITALY, ITEMA, M.C.S. OFFICINA MECCANICA, MARZOLI MACHINES TEXTILE, MESDAN, SALVADE’, SAVIO MACCHINE TESSILI, STALAM.
Please also note the participation of the company FERRARO, which will be exhibiting at an individual stand. 

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Trends 2027 will equip fairgoers with design insights to navigate the latest trends shaping the industry, across three directions: RE-DECORATE, RE-CONNECT, and RE-USE. Photo: Messe Frankfurt
Trends 2027 will equip fairgoers with design insights to navigate the latest trends shaping the industry, across three directions: RE-DECORATE, RE-CONNECT, and RE-USE.
24.05.2026

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles: Trends 2027, New Lifestyle Zone and Product Expansion

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition 2026 will spotlight forward-looking design directions and evolving consumer demand, as the global home and lifestyle market continues to adapt to sustainability priorities, emotional well-being, and diversified living spaces. Taking place from 18 – 20 August 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the fair will present its latest trend theme, ‘BREATHE UP!’, developed in collaboration with leading international trend forecaster NellyRodi™ Agency, alongside expanded product categories, and the debut of the Home Textiles Lifestyle Zone.

Amid a shifting market landscape shaped by greener consumption policies in China, the rise of home-centric lifestyles, and growing demand for multi-functional and emotionally resonant interiors[1], the fair serves as a key platform for trend-led sourcing, cross-sector collaboration, and business exchange. These developments will be reflected across four halls, from curated displays to exhibitor showcases aligned with emerging consumer preferences.

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition 2026 will spotlight forward-looking design directions and evolving consumer demand, as the global home and lifestyle market continues to adapt to sustainability priorities, emotional well-being, and diversified living spaces. Taking place from 18 – 20 August 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the fair will present its latest trend theme, ‘BREATHE UP!’, developed in collaboration with leading international trend forecaster NellyRodi™ Agency, alongside expanded product categories, and the debut of the Home Textiles Lifestyle Zone.

Amid a shifting market landscape shaped by greener consumption policies in China, the rise of home-centric lifestyles, and growing demand for multi-functional and emotionally resonant interiors[1], the fair serves as a key platform for trend-led sourcing, cross-sector collaboration, and business exchange. These developments will be reflected across four halls, from curated displays to exhibitor showcases aligned with emerging consumer preferences.

Guided by NellyRodi™ Agency, the 2027 trend directions are developed by a committee including the agency’s Founder and Trendsetter Ms Nelly Rodi, Global Creative Director Ms Cécile Rosenstrauch, and Founder and Design Director of the Interior Architects Design Mr Shen Lei. At the fair, the concept ‘BREATHE UP!’ will be brought to life through a dedicated trend area featuring curated spaces and immersive installations, offering visitors a preview of the season’s key directions.

‘BREATHE UP!’ reflects a renewed search for balance and vitality in an increasingly complex world. Inspired by the rhythm of breathing, the theme explores how design can restore emotional well-being, reconnect individuals with their surroundings, and open new creative possibilities at home. It captures a shift from purely functional living spaces towards environments that nurture both body and mind, a transition that will be echoed in product innovations presented onsite.

The concept unfolds through three key textile directions. RE-DECORATE celebrates expressive interiors, where bold aesthetics, rich textures, and artisanal craftsmanship transform the home into a stage for individuality and creativity. RE-CONNECT embraces a softer, more mindful approach, combining pared-back design with intelligent functionality to create calm, restorative spaces. RE-USE highlights circular thinking, encouraging experimentation with recycled materials and innovative processes to redefine sustainability as both practical and aesthetic. 

New zone and offerings reflect lifestyle convergence, emerging demand
In response to the continued expansion of lifestyle-driven consumption, and the growing desire for more holistic, well-being-oriented living environments, the fair will also introduce the Home Textiles Lifestyle Zone, bringing together complementary categories such as carpets, wallpapers, aromatherapy, and home accessories. Featuring highlighted exhibitors such as Simple Home and Zhejiang Nine home Co Ltd, this new zone reflects the growing integration between home textiles and broader lifestyle products, as consumers increasingly seek cohesive, experience-led living environments. It also broadens the show’s offering, providing visitors with a more comprehensive resource across core home textiles and a wider range of home products.
 
Meanwhile, the fair will expand its commerce product scope, tapping into a fast-growing segment in consumer market and reflecting the increasing integration of digital shopping experiences into everyday lifestyles. With the growing adoption of e-commerce platforms and digital retail tools in brand strategies, this addition aims to help exhibitors capture emerging opportunities and reach new customer groups.
 
Aligned with China’s policy direction towards sustainable development, green consumption, and commercial refurbishment, the fair will further spotlight exhibitors specialising in contract business and eco-friendly innovations, helping to meet rising demand for low-carbon, wellness-oriented, and future-ready living spaces. These better positions the fair to connect exhibitors with buyers in the hospitality, contract, and public sectors seeking practical solutions that support sustainable operations and the ongoing upgrading of built environments.
 
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; and the China Home Textile Association (CHTA).

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24.05.2026

Scoop: Landmark Collaboration with the Italian Trade Association (ICE)

Scoop announced a new collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency (ICE), bringing an exclusive collective of 32 contemporary Italian designers to the upcoming July edition of the show.

Carefully curated exclusively for Scoop, the showcase will present a distinctive edit of Made in Italy fashion, accessories and lifestyle collections spanning ready-to-wear, knitwear, jewellery, handbags, footwear, umbrellas and homeware. None of the participating designers have previously exhibited at Scoop or within the UK market, making the showcase a truly exclusive opportunity for buyers to discover a new wave of contemporary Italian talent. 

The collaboration marks a significant moment for Scoop and further reinforces its position as the UK’s leading premium womenswear and lifestyle trade show, recognised internationally for its highly curated designer mix and influential buyer audience.

Scoop announced a new collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency (ICE), bringing an exclusive collective of 32 contemporary Italian designers to the upcoming July edition of the show.

Carefully curated exclusively for Scoop, the showcase will present a distinctive edit of Made in Italy fashion, accessories and lifestyle collections spanning ready-to-wear, knitwear, jewellery, handbags, footwear, umbrellas and homeware. None of the participating designers have previously exhibited at Scoop or within the UK market, making the showcase a truly exclusive opportunity for buyers to discover a new wave of contemporary Italian talent. 

The collaboration marks a significant moment for Scoop and further reinforces its position as the UK’s leading premium womenswear and lifestyle trade show, recognised internationally for its highly curated designer mix and influential buyer audience.

Selected for their strong design identities, craftsmanship and heritage, the participating designers represent the breadth and diversity of contemporary Italian creativity. The curated edit includes names such as contemporary womenswear label Feel O, luxury accessories collection Hibourama, womenswear designer Nina e Luca, jewellery label Ornella Bijoux, heritage leather goods house Ripani, iconic umbrella maker Pasotti Ombrelli and artisanal accessories designer Polina Firenze, alongside a wider collective of emerging and established Made in Italy collections. Many are family-owned businesses with generations of artisanal expertise, while several continue to manufacture their collections in-house within their own Italian factories, preserving the authenticity and quality synonymous with Made in Italy production.

Karen Radley, Founder and Creative Director of Scoop, comments: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome this exceptional collective of Italian designers to Scoop for the July edition. This collaboration will introduce a completely new dimension to the show, bringing together brands with a distinct point of view, exceptional craftsmanship and a strong sense of heritage.

“What makes this showcase particularly exciting is the authenticity behind the collections. Many of the designers are family-owned businesses with generations of manufacturing expertise and a deep commitment to Made in Italy production. Buyers visiting Scoop this season will discover collections that feel fresh, directional and entirely new to both Scoop and the UK market.”

The collaboration also reflects ICE’s continued commitment to supporting Italian excellence internationally and strengthening relationships with key global fashion markets. Giovanni Saachi  Direttore Ufficio ICE Agenzia Londra adds: “ICE is proud to partner with Scoop to present this carefully curated selection of contemporary Italian designers to the UK market. We are delighted to support both emerging and established companies as they introduce their collections to Scoop’s highly influential audience of buyers and industry professionals. The UK remains an important market for Italian fashion and lifestyle companies, and Scoop provides an ideal platform to foster new commercial opportunities and long-term international growth.”

The partnership with ICE reflects growing confidence in the UK market and recognises Scoop as the ideal platform through which to introduce a new wave of Italian design talent to British and international buyers.

Alongside the designer showcase, Scoop and ICE will host a private invitation-only event on the Tuesday morning of the show, celebrating Italian creativity, craftsmanship and contemporary design. The July edition will also feature a dedicated immersive installation created in collaboration with renowned Italian knitwear label Avant Toi, incorporating curated interiors, textiles and furnishings sourced from Milan to create a distinctive Italian design environment within the show.

Scoop takes place at Olympia National Kensington, London, from 19-21 July 2026. Scoop International is a celebration of exceptional design in the heart of London.

Scoop is recognised by designers, fashion buyers and industry experts as one of the UK’s leading fashion and lifestyle trade shows. Scoop's unique buying environment - carefully curated to reflect retail trends - sets it apart in the industry.

Launched in February 2011 by industry veteran Karen Radley, Scoop has since developed from exclusively womenswear-only to encompassing luxury homewares, beauty, and lifestyle collections.

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24.05.2026

INDEX™26: A strong edition in a challenging context

  • INDEX™26 officially concluded at Palexpo as a successful edition, spread over a gross exhibition space of 50’000m2, the event featured 625 exhibitors from 44 countries, fully playing their part through high-quality, prestigious stands, confirming its status as a central hub for nonwovens innovation. 
  • The event attracted 11,452 visits providing an important meeting place for global decision-makers to witness the industry's evolution toward high-tech, durable, and sustainable solutions. 
  • A defining theme of the edition was the integration of technical excellence and environmental responsibility, with a major focus on circular design and carbon footprint reduction as primary performance indicators. 
  • Beyond the exhibition halls, the strong response to the specialized seminar programme and new immersive experiences highlighted how global collaboration and smart technologies are helping to shape a path for a circular manufacturing landscape. 

INDEX™ 26, the World’s Leading Nonwovens Exhibition, officially closed its doors today at Palexpo.

  • INDEX™26 officially concluded at Palexpo as a successful edition, spread over a gross exhibition space of 50’000m2, the event featured 625 exhibitors from 44 countries, fully playing their part through high-quality, prestigious stands, confirming its status as a central hub for nonwovens innovation. 
  • The event attracted 11,452 visits providing an important meeting place for global decision-makers to witness the industry's evolution toward high-tech, durable, and sustainable solutions. 
  • A defining theme of the edition was the integration of technical excellence and environmental responsibility, with a major focus on circular design and carbon footprint reduction as primary performance indicators. 
  • Beyond the exhibition halls, the strong response to the specialized seminar programme and new immersive experiences highlighted how global collaboration and smart technologies are helping to shape a path for a circular manufacturing landscape. 

INDEX™ 26, the World’s Leading Nonwovens Exhibition, officially closed its doors today at Palexpo. In a context marked by uncertainty and continued pressure, the 2026 edition of INDEX™ concluded successfully. With a diverse range of 625 exhibiting companies from 44 countries, an important number of visitors, and an expanded international reach, the event confirmed its role as a central hub for innovation and a representative showcase of the nonwovens ecosystem. 

Driven by the strong presence of exhibitors, the 2026 edition confirmed the continued relevance of the event. With 11,452 visits, the four-day event brought together a strong mix of global decision-makers and technical experts, who came to explore the sector’s evolution from mass-produced disposable items to high-tech, durable and sustainable solutions. The professional events were well attended, establishing the exhibition as an indispensable meeting place for sharing experience and passion for the industry. Magali Fakhry Dufresne, Director of INDEX™, noted: “Despite the current geopolitical context, affecting travel conditions and budgets, the industry demonstrated a strong commitment to attend. Participants were keen to meet in person, reconnect with their peers and advance discussions. INDEXTM is a great opportunity for the young generation to discover many innovations all gathered under one roof. Once again, INDEX™ confirmed its role as a key event for the global nonwovens community every three years.” She adds: “I also would like to thank the industry, and particularly the exhibitors, for their engagement and continued commitment. Exhibitors played a decisive role in the success of the edition, with high-quality, prestigious stands that reflected the strength and ambition of the sector.” 

The defining theme of the 2026 edition was the integration of environmental responsibility and technical excellence. Industry representatives demonstrated that sustainability and performance now form a unified mission that permeates the entire value chain. A key focus was the increasing significance of reducing the carbon footprint as the industry's primary performance indicator. Exhibitors presented the latest production technologies designed to increase throughput and produce finer fibres. Circular design was a major focus of these developments, with many new materials replacing complex multi-layer structures with recyclable designs made from a single material. Furthermore, the event showcased high-performance protective textiles that meet new safety standards without the use of PFAS. 

“The INDEX™26 seminar programme and products presentations showcased developments demonstrating how companies are achieving a competitive edge by going beyond regulatory compliance. It showed that it is vitally important for companies to adapt and be agile to successfully master new market challenges such as the Iranian and other crises”, added Pieter Meijer, Chairman of the INDEX™ Advisory Board. 

Networking and immersive experiences 
The exhibition offered a consistent experience-oriented approach, as evidenced by the numerous areas dedicated to innovation and technical demonstrations. The event also strengthened its networking dimension, introducing a unique 'Women's Networking Breakfast' to build mentoring networks for the future of the community. The new immersive experience, 'Nonwovens: In Every Layer of Life', was well received, offering visitors a deeper understanding of the integral role these materials play in modern society. Over four days, Geneva provided the setting for an exhibition that remains a place of discovery for current and future technologies. 

Looking to the future 
Murat Dogru, General Manager of EDANA concludes: “INDEX™26 had demonstrated how innovation in the industry is now being driven by global collaboration. The synergy between automated machinery, smart chemistry, and extreme weight reduction has pointed to a promising direction for a more efficient, circular manufacturing landscape. We are already looking forward to INDEXTM29 (15-18 May 2029), to discuss the latest developments.”

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