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16.07.2018

Leading nonwovens & weaving machinery brands sign up for Cinte Techtextil China

Asia’s largest biennial event for the entire technical textiles and nonwovens sector will feature some of the industry’s biggest overseas machinery brands. Held on the earlier date of 4 – 6 September this year, the fair will feature an expected 500-plus total exhibitors from around 20 countries & regions.

As the world’s largest producer of technical textiles and nonwovens, China’s demand for production machinery is insatiable. As such, this September’s Cinte Techtextil China has attracted some of the world’s leading machinery brands, particularly in the nonwovens and sewing machinery sectors, ensuring a wide range of sourcing options for both domestic and international buyers.

Asia’s largest biennial event for the entire technical textiles and nonwovens sector will feature some of the industry’s biggest overseas machinery brands. Held on the earlier date of 4 – 6 September this year, the fair will feature an expected 500-plus total exhibitors from around 20 countries & regions.

As the world’s largest producer of technical textiles and nonwovens, China’s demand for production machinery is insatiable. As such, this September’s Cinte Techtextil China has attracted some of the world’s leading machinery brands, particularly in the nonwovens and sewing machinery sectors, ensuring a wide range of sourcing options for both domestic and international buyers.

Overseas producers respond to strong Chinese demand
As the Chinese domestic and export markets’ demand for quality technical textiles and nonwovens products continues to increase, overseas machinery brands continue to enter the country, using Cinte Techtextil China as their starting-out platform. ANDRITZ Nonwoven is just one of those who see the growing potential. “Chinese nonwovens manufacturers are increasingly requiring higher capacities and top-class quality for their nonwovens products for local and export markets,” Mr Laurent Jallat explained. “China is the biggest market in terms of installed capacity, and shows quite promising potential for the future. In the past years, we’ve seen rapid growth in products such as disposable face masks.” ANDRITZ responds to this demand with their neXline spunlace eXcelle line which features state-of-the-art TT card web forming and JetlaceEssentiel hydro entanglement units for high capacity and speed.

The DiloGroup also report an increase in demand for their products in China. “China is one of our biggest markets,” explains Mr Dominik Foshag. “We have procured huge orders from China, as Chinese customers are considering German technology more frequently nowadays. The visitor quality of Cinte Techtextil has been very good in this past, and we think this year’s fair will be also successful as we know many of our customers are going to visit.”

Oerlikon will introduce its spunbond technology to the Chinese market this year, and is expecting to conclude initial contracts at the fair due to increased demand for overseas products. “The Chinese market for nonwovens products is by far the largest and fastest growing national market. Chinese manufacturers are no longer satisfied with lower product quality, but want to exceed Western quality levels, for example. The products must now meet stricter customer requirements and legal standards, some of which are significantly higher than other international standards,” Ms Lena Kachelmaier said.

Truetzschler Nonwovens has also noticed this trend. Ms Jutta Stehr commented: “In the last two or three years, China became one of the pacemakers in the field of nonwovens used in beauty, skin care and hygiene applications. Asian markets have set new standards concerning quality in nonwovens. For instance, making disposable wipes from cotton fibres is a trend originating in Asia. The luxurious feeling of cotton combined with the requirement for eco-friendly products will further drive demand in China and elsewhere. Accordingly, Truetzschler Nonwovens anticipates more inquiries at Cinte Techtextil for its proven carding and spunlacing solutions for cotton nonwovens.”

Weaving machine supplier Itema has also noticed strong demand in China for products made in Italy. “Generally speaking, and especially for technical fabrics, imported machinery is highly evaluated and appreciated by Chinese customers. In recent years, Itema experienced significant growth in the sale of its Made-in-Italy weaving machines in China, and in other APAC countries. Imported machines are synonymous with quality and reliability, and we believe this positive trend will be constant in the future,” Mr Matteo De Micheli outlined.

Weaving machinery exhibitor highlights

  • ANDRITZ Nonwoven: their specialty is technologies for drylaid, wetlaid, spunbond, spunlace, needlepunch and textile calendering. At Cinte Techtextil, they will highlight their aXcess product portfolio, which has been especially designed for medium-capacity production. ANDRITZ has developed this range to fit the demands of producers with medium-capacity requirements, particularly in emerging markets. It includes lines and individual machines for needlepunch, spunlace, wetlaid and calendering processes.
  • Autefa Solutions: visitors to their booth will experience the company’s expertise as a full line supplier for carded- crosslapped needlepunch lines, aerodynamic web forming technology, spunlace and thermobonding lines. Their nonwovens lines meet customers’ requirements for quality web formation, bonding, active weight regulation and minimal maintenance.
  • DILO Systems: a leader in the field of staple fibre nonwoven production lines, DiloGroup will present their latest developments at the fair, including staple fibre production lines, card feeding and cards and crosslappers & needlelooms.
  • Oerlikon: they will showcase spunbond solution lines for the production of polypropylene geotextiles. According to the company, spunbond geotextile applications are on the rise as the market is increasingly demanding more efficient processes and products, which means the product requirements are often the same or greater, but with a lower raw material input. Spunbonds are progressively replacing classical carded nonwovens due to their technical and commercial benefits.
  • Truetzschler Nonwovens: concentrating on solutions for producing a broad range of hygiene nonwovens including wipes at the fair, they will focus on thermobonding & spunlacing processes and the respective machinery, from fibre preparation down to winding.

Sewing machinery exhibitor highlights

  • Itema: making their debut at Cinte Techtextil, they are a leading supplier of weaving machines for technical fabrics production. According to the company, they are the only weaving machine producer to offer technical textile manufacturers the top three technologies for weft insertion: Rapier, Projectile and Airjet.
  • Picanol: they use their leading position as producers of weaving machines for other textile products to expand into machines for woven technical textiles by investing heavily in state-of-the-art technology, as well through the modular design of their machine platforms which allow them to serve different industry sectors effectively.
  • Lindauer Dornier: featuring in the German Pavilion this edition, they offer a number of weaving machine varieties including rapier, air-jet, open reed weave (ORW) and more. Their rapier weaving machines have set the technological standard in the high quality wool textiles market for decades, and this quality will be on display at their booth with the DORNIER P1 rapier weaving machine.

Domestic brands to watch out for

In addition to these leading overseas brands, a strong line-up of Chinese machinery producers will also feature at the fair, including Changshu Weicheng Non-Woven Equipment and Shijiazhuang Textile Machinery.

 

Weitere Informationen:
Cinte Techtextil China
Quelle:

Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd

04.07.2018

FASHIONSUSTAINBERLIN: Erfolgreiche zweite Auflage des Konferenzformats der Zukunft

Die von der Messe Frankfurt im Rahmen der Berlin Fashion Week veranstaltete Konferenz FASHIONSUSTAINBERLIN diskutierte die Zukunft der Mode und brachte im Kraftwerk relevante Entscheidungsträger der Branche zusammen.

Die von der Messe Frankfurt im Rahmen der Berlin Fashion Week veranstaltete Konferenz FASHIONSUSTAINBERLIN diskutierte die Zukunft der Mode und brachte im Kraftwerk relevante Entscheidungsträger der Branche zusammen.

Verantwortungsbewusste Innovationen und praxisorientierte Lösungen für die Zukunft von Mode und Textilien – wie zeitgemäß diese Themenfelder sind, verdeutlicht der große Erfolg der Konferenzplattform FASHIONSUSTAIN, die am 3. Juli 2018 zum zweiten Mal im Kraftwerk Berlin stattgefunden hat. ‘Jump into the future!’ – unter diesem Titel wurde das Schlaglicht auf die Themen Schuhe, Sneaker, Leder und Lederproduktion geworfen. Bandana Tewari, Editor-at-Large für die Vogue India und Contributor bei The Business of Fashion machte mit ihrer emotionalen Keynote den Auftakt. Unter dem Titel „Passion & compassion is key – fashion’s inner quest“ rief sie dazu auf, hinter die Hochglanzkulisse von Konsumgütern zu schauen. "Wir bewegen uns so schnell in unserer Tech-Welt, dass wir vergessen, dass hinter jedem Produkt Menschen stehen, die es produzieren. Aber ich blicke sehr optimistisch in die Zukunft. Ich denke, Technologie wird uns retten, aber zunächst geht es darum, sie mit handwerklichen Fähigkeiten in Einklang zu bringen.". Im Anschluss richteten kreative Formate wie Supply Chain Studies und Pitch’n’Panels ihren Fokus auf neue Lösungen entlang der Wertschöpfungskette der Schuh- und Lederbranche.

Vertreter von Unternehmen, Händlern und Verbänden wie Zalando SE, H&M Innovation Lab, GLS Bank, HDS/L, CADS, Hugo Boss, I:Collect, C&A Foundation, Bündnis für Nachhaltige Textilien, Sympatex, Veja, Centre Commercial, Ecoalf, Ekn Footwear, Josefin Liljeqvist und FormLabs beleuchteten nachhaltige Innovationen und disruptive Technologien aus ihren individuellen Perspektiven.

„FASHIONSUSTAIN fokussiert sich auf jene Themen die Erfolgsfaktoren der Zukunft sein werden. Dazu gehören ressourcenschonende Prozesse, innovativ-nachhaltige Materialien und zirkuläre Wirtschaftsmodelle sowie bereits existierende Beispiele für deren industrielle Anwendung.“, so Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles und Textile Technologies der Messe Frankfurt, die das Konferenzformat im Januar diesen Jahres lanciert hatte. „FASHIONSUSTAIN ist in unserer Interpretation nicht nur einfach eine Fachkonferenz. Es ist eine Plattform, auf der interdisziplinär, interaktiv und progressiv die Themen diskutiert werden, die für die Textilbranche in Zukunft die größte Relevanz entwickeln werden. Und weil die nunmal ebenso wie die Branche global sind, werden wir die FashionSustain auch exportieren. Ein Pilot wird im September auf der parallel zur Texworld in Paris stattfindenden Avantex umgesetzt.“

Thimo Schwenzfeier, Show Director Neonyt der Messe Frankfurt gibt bereits einen Ausblick auf die nächste Veranstaltung im Januar 2019: „Insbesondere, um das interdisziplinäre Profil sowie den anwendungsbezogenen Showcase-Charakter von FASHIONSUSTAIN zu stärken, werden wir zum Januar 2019 noch einen Schritt weitergehen. Wir verschmelzen die Fachbesuchermessen Ethical Fashion Show Berlin und Greenshowroom zu einer einzigen Plattform. Diese wird unter dem neuen Namen ‘Neonyt’ firmieren. An diesen zentralen Hub docken wir die Konferenz an. Damit werden wir für die Zukunftsthemen der Modebranche, wie auch für die Messelandschaft der Berlin Fashion Week stilprägend sein.“

Parallel zur Konferenz fand am Montag, den 2. und Dienstag, den 3. Juli ein zweitägiger THINKATHON statt, auf dem sich Vordenker, Kreative, Changemaker und Modebusinessprofis in einer zweitägigen Konklave drei vordefinierten Industrie-Challenges stellten. Die Teilnehmer, aufgeteilt in kleine Teams und begleitet von Design-Thinking-Mentoren, wurden mit drei Aufgaben der Challenge-Hosts KPMG x Microsoft Holo Lens, Hugo Boss und Techtextil / Texprocess konfrontiert und hatten bis Dienstagnachmittag Zeit, innovative Lösungsansätze für die darin aufgeworfenen Fragestellungen zu entwickeln.

Abgerundet wurde die Konferenz mit „Networking & Bubbles“, einem entspannten Rahmen für informellen Austausch, der nahtlos in die ‚Nighshift’, das Abendevent von Ethical Fashion Show Berlin und Greenshowroom, überging.

Die nächste FASHIONSUSTAINBERLIN wird im Rahmen der kommenden Berlin Fashion Week im Januar 2019 und als Teil des neuen Hubs für die Zukunft der Mode – ‘Neonyt’ – stattfinden.

Quelle:

Messe Frankfurt

Foto: Thomas Niedermüller / Getty Images for Greenshowroom
Greenshowroom Selected: Modenschau im Ewerk begeistert
03.07.2018

Greenshowroom Selected: Modenschau im Ewerk begeistert

  • Die gemeinsame Modenschau des Greenshowrooms und der Ethical Fashion Show Berlin feierte heute Premiere im Rahmen der MBFW.

Unter dem Titel „Greenshowroom Selected“ war die gemeinsame Modenschau des Greenshowrooms und der Ethical Fashion Show Berlin heute erstmals Bestandteil des im Januar lancierten Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week-Formats MBFW. Konzipiert und kuratiert von Claudia Hofmann, Stylistin und Co-Gründerin des Fashion Council Germany, zeigte die Editorial-Show Kollektionsteile nationaler und internationaler Fashion-Labels. Diversity und Uniqueness waren die bestimmenden Themen der Show – von den kuratierten Styles, über die Auswahl der Models bis hin zur Abstimmung der Outfits auf deren jeweilige Persönlichkeit.

  • Die gemeinsame Modenschau des Greenshowrooms und der Ethical Fashion Show Berlin feierte heute Premiere im Rahmen der MBFW.

Unter dem Titel „Greenshowroom Selected“ war die gemeinsame Modenschau des Greenshowrooms und der Ethical Fashion Show Berlin heute erstmals Bestandteil des im Januar lancierten Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week-Formats MBFW. Konzipiert und kuratiert von Claudia Hofmann, Stylistin und Co-Gründerin des Fashion Council Germany, zeigte die Editorial-Show Kollektionsteile nationaler und internationaler Fashion-Labels. Diversity und Uniqueness waren die bestimmenden Themen der Show – von den kuratierten Styles, über die Auswahl der Models bis hin zur Abstimmung der Outfits auf deren jeweilige Persönlichkeit.

Die Looks zeigten Labels wie Anne Bernecker, Antonia Zander, Buki Akomalafe, Ecoalf, Lanius und Tauko sowie unter anderem auch Labels aus Äthiopien wie Mafi, Meron und Samra. Rhumaa und Wunderwerk boten zudem einen Vorgeschmack auf die Männermode der S/S19. Ebenso dabei: Benu Berlin und Philomena Zanetti, Gewinnerinnen des Mentoringprogramms des Fashion Council Germany für Berliner Designer in Zusammenarbeit mit der Messe Frankfurt. Abgerundet wurden die Outfits mit Schmuck unter anderem von Alama, Schuhen von Baboosha oder Nat-2 und Hüten von Spatz Hutdesign. Die Musik kam von DJane Bonnie Musique Couture.

Zahlreiche Gäste aus Mode, Medien, Politik und Wirtschaft verfolgten die Show im Ewerk. Zusätzlich nutzten viele Besucher des Kraftwerks die Gelegenheit, die Übertragung der Show während des Abend-Event „Nightshift“ live auf der Leinwand zu verfolgen.

 

Foto: Thomas Niedermueller/Getty Images for Greenshowroom
03.07.2018

Fair Fashion goes Future

  • Greenshowroom, Ethical Fashion Show Berlin und FashionSustain machen das Kraftwerk Berlin zur Bühne für nachhaltigen Lifestyle während der Berlin Fashion Week.

Alles neu macht der Sommer: Mit 140 ausgewählten internationalen Fair Fashion-Labels von edel bis streetstyle, einem neuem Beauty-Areal und einem vollen Event-Programm mit exklusiven Branchen-Insights, hochkarätigen Sprechern bis hin zu Networking-Parties bieten die Veranstaltungen im Kraftwerk vom 3. bis 5. Juli 2018 Inspiration und Fachwissen und bringen die Fashion-Community zusammen. Immer im Fokus: die enge Verbindung von Mode, Innovation und Nachhaltigkeit.

  • Greenshowroom, Ethical Fashion Show Berlin und FashionSustain machen das Kraftwerk Berlin zur Bühne für nachhaltigen Lifestyle während der Berlin Fashion Week.

Alles neu macht der Sommer: Mit 140 ausgewählten internationalen Fair Fashion-Labels von edel bis streetstyle, einem neuem Beauty-Areal und einem vollen Event-Programm mit exklusiven Branchen-Insights, hochkarätigen Sprechern bis hin zu Networking-Parties bieten die Veranstaltungen im Kraftwerk vom 3. bis 5. Juli 2018 Inspiration und Fachwissen und bringen die Fashion-Community zusammen. Immer im Fokus: die enge Verbindung von Mode, Innovation und Nachhaltigkeit.

„Mit unserer zweiten Ausgabe im Kraftwerk legen wir nochmal eine Schippe drauf. Wir haben tolle Labels im Programm, die wir bewusst noch einmal stärker modisch kuratiert haben und unter denen einige spannende Neuentdeckungen sind. Unser Eventprogramm ist so umfangreich und exklusiv wie noch nie. Kurzum: Unsere Veranstaltungen im Kraftwerk gehen den nächsten Schritt in Richtung Zukunft“, so Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles and Textile Technologies der Messe Frankfurt.

Kapsel-Kollektionen mit Tiefgang
Outdoor-Label Bleed feiert im Kraftwerk 10. Geburtstag. Am Mittwoch, 4. Juli laden die Oberfranken gemeinsam mit Singersongwriter Adrian Winkler zur Jubiläumsparty an ihrem Messestand. Denim-Label Kuyichi zeigen unter anderem ein Statement-Shirt in Zusammenarbeit mit dem niederländischen Designer Antoine Peters und der NGO Justdiggit, die aus dem Erlös Trockengebiete in Afrika fruchtbar macht. Lanius lanciert seine Kapsel-Kollektion mit Naturfarbstoffen. Besucher können selbst Tücher einfärben. Luxaa zeigen eine Kapsel-Kollektion in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Leipziger Künstler Michel Holzwart, bei der Kollektionsteile mithilfe von Sonnenlicht bedruckt werden. Nuuwai stellt Taschen aus Apfelleder vor, die zudem ein Innenfutter aus recycelten PET-Flaschen haben. Dies wiederum stammt aus Restbeständen des spanischen Upcycling-Labels Ecoalf. Skunkfunk spricht über ihren Carbon Footprint Calculator, anhand dessen das Label die CO2-Einsparung jedes seiner Kollektionsteile im Vergleich zu konventionellen Stücken misst.

Zahlreiche Newcomer im Kraftwerk
Neben etablierten Fair Fashion-Labels haben der Greenshowroom und die Ethical Fashion Show Berlin erneut einige vielversprechende Newcomer im Programm. Beard and Fringe aus Frankreich stehen für geradlinige Urban Wear mit coolen Details. Mymarini aus Hamburg bieten edle Bademode, die Stil, Nachhaltigkeit und Funktionalität vereint, ebenso wie das österreichische Label Margaret and Hermione, deren  Swim- und Sportswear aus nicht mehr verwendeten Fischernetzen entsteht. Mit Good Krama stellt erstmals ein nachhaltiges Label aus Kambodscha im Kraftwerk aus und verbindet traditionelles Handwerk mit innovativer Casual Wear. Das britische Label Re.Sustain produziert hochwertige, stylische Contemporary Wear zu demokratischen Preisen. Shipsheip aus Köln setzen auf minimalistisches Design, anspruchsvolle Details und Langlebigkeit. Das Leipziger Label Klymp steht für zeitlose und individuelle Accessoires wie Hosenträger, Fliegen und Einstecktücher.

Die Trends für den kommenden Frühjahr und Sommer
Die Kollektionen der Labels im Kraftwerk für das Frühjahr und den Sommer 2019 machen Lust auf Sommer, Ferne und Freiheit. Natürliche Materialien und harmonische Farbpaletten erinnern an mediterrane Landschaften unter wolkenlosem Himmel. Folkloristische Details wecken Assoziationen mit exotischen Lebensstilen. Einflüsse kommen aus der engen Zusammenarbeit mit Kunsthandwerkern weltweit, Ansätzen zum Erhalt traditioneller Handwerkstechniken und der Natur selbst.

Eventprogramm informiert, inspiriert und unterhält
Besucher des Kraftwerks erwartet ein Eventprogramm, das noch nie so umfangreich war und neben Branchenwissen jede Menge Inspiration und Erlebnis verspricht. Zu den Highlights zählen die Modenschau „Greenshowroom Selected“ im Rahmen der MBFW, der Abendevent Nightshift am 3. Juli mit der „Ginger Party“ von Lanius und Weleda und einem After Show-Cocktail zur Modenschau, das Konferenz-Duo FashionSustain und Fashiontech, der Blogger- und Influencer-Event Prepeek powered by Fashion Changers sowie Vorträge, Workshops und Diskussionen zu Themen wie nachhaltiger Footwear, fairen Löhnen und transparenten Lieferketten. Unter dem Titel „FashionImpact“ steht zudem erstmals Highfashion aus Afrika und Asien im Fokus. Fußball-Fans können zudem am 3. Juli ab 16 Uhr beim Treffpunkt by Sportswear International und Textilwirtschaft das Achtelfinale der Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft verfolgen.

Modenschau erstmals Teil der MBFW
Unter dem Titel „Greenshowroom Selected“ vereint die kuratierte Modenschau am Dienstag, dem 3. Juli ab 19 Uhr die herausragendsten Styles der Aussteller des Greenshowrooms und der Ethical Fashion Show Berlin. Die Modenschau findet erstmals im Rahmen des im Januar lancierten Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week-Formats MBFW im Ewerk Berlin statt. Die „Greenshowroom Selected“-Show wird zusätzlich live in das Kraftwerk übertragen.

Greenshowroom und Ethical Fashion Show Berlin werden Neonyt
Die Sommerausgabe des Greenshowrooms und der Ethical Fashion Show Berlin finden letztmalig unter den bekannten Namen statt. Ab Messeschluss und für die kommende Winterausgabe 2019 bildet Neonyt dann den europaweit führenden Hub für die Zukunftsthemen in der Modebranche. In Zusammenspiel mit der Konferenz FashionSustain, der von der Premium Group organisierten #Fashiontech sowie weiteren Events und Showcases entsteht ein globaler Hub für zukunftsorientierte Mode und nachhaltige Innovationen.

 

28.06.2018

Texworld - Summer SPOTLIGHT: Findings, Trims & Accessories

  •     Explore a whole new world of trims

This summer, join Texworld USA and Apparel Sourcing USA as we highlight The Art of Customization: Findings, Trims & Accessories in our SPOTLIGHT area located in Apparel Sourcing USA. Featured exhibitors will showcase a wide variety of ornamental fabrics, edgings and more.

In addition, the show will offer multiple make–and–take classes. Meet Jana Platina Phipps, New York City's embellishment expert known as the "Trim Queen", who will host a workshop reviewing the origins of passementerie and a how–to on creating your own tassels, pom–poms and decorative knots. NYC's CraftJam will also make their debut participating in Resource Row, offering attendees hands–on lessons in learning how to make embroidery wall art and patches.

 

 


 

  •     Explore a whole new world of trims

This summer, join Texworld USA and Apparel Sourcing USA as we highlight The Art of Customization: Findings, Trims & Accessories in our SPOTLIGHT area located in Apparel Sourcing USA. Featured exhibitors will showcase a wide variety of ornamental fabrics, edgings and more.

In addition, the show will offer multiple make–and–take classes. Meet Jana Platina Phipps, New York City's embellishment expert known as the "Trim Queen", who will host a workshop reviewing the origins of passementerie and a how–to on creating your own tassels, pom–poms and decorative knots. NYC's CraftJam will also make their debut participating in Resource Row, offering attendees hands–on lessons in learning how to make embroidery wall art and patches.

 

 


 

Weitere Informationen:
Texworld Trims Accessoires
Quelle:

Messe Frankfurt

27.06.2018

Jump into the future!

FASHIONSUSTAINBERLIN stellt die Themen Schuhe, Sneaker, Leder und Lederproduktion in den Fokus

Nicht nur eine Fachkonferenz, sondern die wichtigste Anlaufstelle für zukunftsweisende Mode und nachhaltige Innovation: Unter dem Motto „Jump into the future“ widmet sich die zweite FASHIONSUSTAINBERLIN Konferenz am Dienstag, 3. Juli 2018, ganz den Themen Schuhe, Sneaker, Leder und Lederproduktion. Nach der erfolgreichen Premiere der Konferenz im Januar zeigen Marken, Entwickler, Innovatoren, Produzenten, Forscher und Branchenexperten zur kommenden Fashion Week, wie ökologische Textiltechnologien das Schuh-, Sneaker- und Ledergeschäft verändern. Nachhaltige Materialien, intelligente Prozesse und angewandte industrielle Innovationen: Die Teilnehmer erwartet ein Tag voller Insights, den eine inspirierende Keynote von Bandana Tewari, Editor-at-Large für die Vogue India und Contributor bei The Business of Fashion, abrunden wird. Am zweiten Tag rückt die von der Premium Group organisierte Schwesterkonferenz #FASHIONTECHBERLIN den Fokus auf die digitale Transformation der Modeindustrie.

FASHIONSUSTAINBERLIN stellt die Themen Schuhe, Sneaker, Leder und Lederproduktion in den Fokus

Nicht nur eine Fachkonferenz, sondern die wichtigste Anlaufstelle für zukunftsweisende Mode und nachhaltige Innovation: Unter dem Motto „Jump into the future“ widmet sich die zweite FASHIONSUSTAINBERLIN Konferenz am Dienstag, 3. Juli 2018, ganz den Themen Schuhe, Sneaker, Leder und Lederproduktion. Nach der erfolgreichen Premiere der Konferenz im Januar zeigen Marken, Entwickler, Innovatoren, Produzenten, Forscher und Branchenexperten zur kommenden Fashion Week, wie ökologische Textiltechnologien das Schuh-, Sneaker- und Ledergeschäft verändern. Nachhaltige Materialien, intelligente Prozesse und angewandte industrielle Innovationen: Die Teilnehmer erwartet ein Tag voller Insights, den eine inspirierende Keynote von Bandana Tewari, Editor-at-Large für die Vogue India und Contributor bei The Business of Fashion, abrunden wird. Am zweiten Tag rückt die von der Premium Group organisierte Schwesterkonferenz #FASHIONTECHBERLIN den Fokus auf die digitale Transformation der Modeindustrie.

Schuhe sind zu einem festen Bestandteil vieler Modemarken geworden und repräsentieren einen wachsenden Sektor im globalen Mode- und Textilgeschäft. Dank ihrer komplexen Konstruktion und scheinbar unbegrenzten Kombinationsmöglichkeiten verschiedener Komponenten und Materialien, treiben viele Marken und Hersteller Innovationen in ihren Lieferketten auf die nächste Stufe. Besonders in Bezug auf disruptive Technologien und automatisierte Fertigung nimmt die Schuhindustrie eine Pionier-Rolle ein. Auf die früh lancierte Mass-Customization folgen nun die Einführung von lokalen und Losgröße 1-Produktionen. Zusammenfassend: Es gibt in diesem Sektor mehr als genug Inspiration, um dem Thema eine ganze Veranstaltung zu widmen.

Im Anschluss an die Begrüßung durch Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles und Textile Technologies der gastgebenden Messe Frankfurt, Thimo Schwenzfeier, Show Director Ethical Fashion Show Berlin/Greenshowroom und Leiter Marketing-Kommunikation der Textilmessen bei der Messe Frankfurt, sowie Michael Stracke, Chief Business Development Officer der FASHIONTECHBERLIN, und dem Moderator Ian Welsh (Innovation Forum) wird die Konferenz mit der Keynote „Passion is Key — fashion’s inner quest “ von Bandana Tewari (Vogue India & Business of Fashion) um 10:30 Uhr eröffnet. Die namhafte indische Redakteurin spricht darüber, wie dringend ein Wandel weg vom demonstrativen hin zu einer Ära des verantwortungsvollen Konsums notwendig ist.

Von Taschen aus recyceltem oder Rhababerleder über Schuhe aus kaputten Flüchtlingsboten bis hin zum Prototyping von 3D-gedruckten Sohlen – auf dem nachfolgenden ersten Pitch’n’Panel diskutieren ab 10:50 Uhr Anne-Christin Bansleben (Deepmello),  Desmond Ko (LiteHide), Olivier Grammont (Recyc Leather), Anna Hantelmann (FormLabs) und Vera Günther (Mimycri) über aktuelle Material- und Prozessinnovationen.

Ab 11:20 Uhr geben drei Supply Chain Case Studies Einblick in nachhaltige und innovative Sourcingoptionen. Unter dem Titel „Upcycling the ocean“ stellt Carolina Alvarez (Ecoalf) vor, wie das spanische Unternehmen aus Ozeanmüll hochwertiges Polyamidgarn gewinnt und unter anderem zu robusten Schuhen verarbeitet. Josefin Liljeqvist (Josefin Liljeqvist) zeigt in ihrem Vortrag „Leather transparency 'cow to shoe'“, wie sich eine transparente Leder-Wertschöpfungskette umsetzen lässt. Und Sebastian Kopp (Veja, Centre Commercial) spricht über „Scaling sustainability“ im Kontext der Lederindustrie und alternativer Materialien.

Schuhe aus Pilzen, zirkuläre Systeme, Cloud-basierte Plattformen für transparentere Lieferketten - die beiden anschließenden Pitch’n’Panels drehen sich ab 12:10 Uhr um die Themen „Footwear Innovation“ – mit Sebastian Kopp (Veja, Centre Commercial), Noel Klein-Reesink (Ekn Footwear), Sebastian Thies (Nat-2), Galahad Clark (Vivo Barefoot), Henning Siedentopp (Melawear) – und „Digital Innovation to increase supply chain transparency“ – mit Dennis Hoenig-Ohnsorg (Zalando SE), Ina Budde (Circular.Fashion), Laureen van Breen (WikiRate) und Christoph Wiesen (Sustainabill). Während der anschließenden Mittagspause können sich alle interessierten Fachbesucher in der Media Lounge der Konferenz für ein ‘Speed-Date’ mit den drei Start-Ups anmelden.

Danach diskutiert André Meyer (GLS Bank) unter dem Titel „Money is Key“ mit Henning Siedentopp (Melawear), William Allbright (MyMarini) und Michael Oehler (Trippen) über ein eindeutiges Schlüsselthema der Branche: die Schwierigkeit als ModeunternehmerIn mit hohem Nachhaltigkeitsanspruch Kredite zu bekommen. Anschließend folgen ab 14:15 Uhr zwei weitere Supply Chain Case Studies: Manfred Junkert (HDS/L, CADS) spricht über Branchenkooperationen und -standards; Pailak Mzikian (I:Collect) über den langen Weg hin zu einem skalierbaren „Industrial Footwear Recycling“ Prozess.

Spielen cross-industrielle Kollaborationen die Schlüsselrolle für Innovationsprünge? Und was für Übersetzungsleistungen müssen betrieben werden, um das Potenzial neuer Partnerschaftsmodelle auszuschöpfen? Diesen und weiteren Fragen gehen ab 14:40 Uhr unter dem Titel „Collaboration is Key“ Pailak Mzikian (I:Collect), Rüdiger Fox (Sympatex), Patrick Mainguené (Ector, Insoft SAS) und Dieuwertje Nelissen (Enviu) nach.

Um 15:00 Uhr folgt eine Video-Zusammenfassung des bereits am Vortag der Konferenz startenden interdisziplinären Design-Thinking-Workshops Thinkathon, der diese Saison mit drei Industrie-Challenges für sechs Experten-Teams aufwartet.

Die finale Paneldiskussion widmet sich der Frage „What’s next for international fashion business?“. Moderiert von Kristina Schulze (Step, Schuhkurier) diskutieren Dr. Jürgen Janssen (Bündnis für nachhaltige Textilien), Heike Hess (Internationaler Verband der Naturtextilwirtschaft), Noel Klein-Reesink (Ekn Footwear), Sandra Capponi (Good on You) und Stephanie Klotz (C&A Foundation) über die unterschiedlichen Facetten von Nachhaltigkeit in der Schuh- und Lederbranche und geben darüber hinaus einen generellen Ausblick auf die Trends und Entwicklungen der kommenden Saison.

Abgerundet wird die Konferenz ab 15:35 Uhr mit „Networking & Bubbles“, das einen entspannten Rahmen für befruchtenden Austausch bietet. Im Anschluss an die FASHIONSUSTAIN Konferenz können Fußball-Fans ab 16 Uhr beim Treffpunkt 8ELFINALE by Textilwirtschaft und Sportswear International das Achtelfinale der Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft verfolgen. Von 18 bis 21 Uhr lädt die Messe Frankfurt Fachbesucher zudem zur „Nightshift“ ein, einem Abend-Event zum lockeren Austausch mit den ausstellenden Labels der parallel stattfindenden Fachmessen Ethical Fashion Show Berlin und des Greenshowrooms. Die Modenschau „Greenshowroom Selected“ wird ab 19 Uhr live ins Kraftwerk übertragen und auf der Konferenzfläche zu sehen sein.

Quelle:

Messe Frankfurt

Kraftwerk Fashion Week Berlin (c) Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH
20.06.2018

green showroom // ethical fashion show: Eventprogramm im Kraftwerk

Im Kraftwerk Berlin dreht sich vom 3. bis 5. Juli 2018 alles rund um Mode im Kontext der Top-Themen Nachhaltigkeit, Digitalisierung und Innovation.

Zur kommenden Ausgabe der Berlin Fashion Week erwartet Besucher des Kraftwerk Berlins ein umfangreiches Eventprogramm, das neben Branchenwissen jede Menge Inspiration und Erlebnis verspricht. Zu den Highlights zählen die Modenschau „Greenshowroom Selected“ im Rahmen der MBFW, der Abendevent Nightshift, das Konferenz-Duo FashionSustain und Fashiontech, der Blogger- und Influencer-Event Prepeek powered by Fashion Changers sowie Vorträge, Workshops und Diskussionen zu Themen wie nachhaltiger Footwear, fairen Löhnen und transparenten Lieferketten. Unter dem Titel „FashionImpact“ steht zudem erstmals Highfashion aus Afrika und Asien im Fokus.

Im Kraftwerk Berlin dreht sich vom 3. bis 5. Juli 2018 alles rund um Mode im Kontext der Top-Themen Nachhaltigkeit, Digitalisierung und Innovation.

Zur kommenden Ausgabe der Berlin Fashion Week erwartet Besucher des Kraftwerk Berlins ein umfangreiches Eventprogramm, das neben Branchenwissen jede Menge Inspiration und Erlebnis verspricht. Zu den Highlights zählen die Modenschau „Greenshowroom Selected“ im Rahmen der MBFW, der Abendevent Nightshift, das Konferenz-Duo FashionSustain und Fashiontech, der Blogger- und Influencer-Event Prepeek powered by Fashion Changers sowie Vorträge, Workshops und Diskussionen zu Themen wie nachhaltiger Footwear, fairen Löhnen und transparenten Lieferketten. Unter dem Titel „FashionImpact“ steht zudem erstmals Highfashion aus Afrika und Asien im Fokus.

Nightshift und Modenschau mit Live-Übertragung
Unter dem Titel „Greenshowroom Selected“ vereint die kuratierte Modenschau am Dienstag, dem 3. Juli ab 19 Uhr die herausragendsten Styles der Aussteller des Greenshowrooms und der Ethical Fashion Show Berlin. Die Modenschau findet erstmals im Rahmen des im Januar lancierten Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week-Formats MBFW im Ewerk Berlin statt. Die „Greenshowroom Selected“-Show wird zusätzlich live in das Kraftwerk übertragen. Am selben Abend lädt die Messe Frankfurt Fachbesucher von 18 bis 21 Uhr zur „Nightshift“ in das Kraftwerk Berlin ein, dem Abend-Event zum lockeren Austausch mit den ausstellenden Labels, der „Ginger Party“ von Lanius und Weleda und einem After Show-Cocktail zur Modenschau. Fußball-Fans können zudem ab 16 Uhr beim Treffpunkt by Sportswear International und Textilwirtschaft das Achtelfinale der Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft verfolgen.

Konferenz-Duo FashionSustain und Fashiontech
Das Konferenz-Duo FashionSustain und Fashiontech geht am 3. und 4. Juli in die zweite Runde. Unter dem Motto „Jump into the Future“ bringt die FashionSustain am Dienstag Experten und Vordenker rund um Schuhe, Sneaker, Footwear und nachhaltige Leder aufs Podium. Die Keynote hält Bandana Tewari (Vogue India und Business of Fashion). Unter den Referenten sind unter anderem Veja, die GLS Bank, I:CO und die C&A Foundation. Am Tag darauf stehen bei der Fashiontech digitale Lösungen für E-Commerce, Retail und Digitales Marketing in der Mode im Fokus. Bereits am Vortag der FashionSustain startet im Radialsystem der Thinkathon beider Veranstaltungen, in dem interdisziplinäre Teams zwei Tage lang an konkreten Fragestellungen aus der Industrie arbeiten.

Transparente Lieferketten und traditionelle Handwerkstechniken
Am Dienstag, dem 3. Juli ab 10 Uhr gibt Designerin Ines Rust vom Kölner Denim-Label Dawn gemeinsam mit Linda Mai Phung vom Lieferanten Dawns Evolution3 aus Vietnam einen filmischen Einblick in die Herstellung vor Ort. Am selben Tag stellt die FairWearFoundation 14.30 Uhr in einer Pressekonferenz erstmals die Ergebnisse aus den unabhängigen Checks ihrer Mitgliedsunternehmen der vergangenen fünf Jahre vor und zieht eine Zwischenbilanz über die Entwicklung von Mode, Sport- und Outdoormarken auf dem Weg hin zu einer fairen Lieferkette. In der anschließenden Diskussion geben die Mitgliedsunternehmen Kings of Indigo und Iriedaily tiefere Einblicke. Transparente Lieferketten sind zudem das Thema des Vortrags von Dr. Rossitza Krueger von Fairtrade International ab 15.30 Uhr.

Wie eine nachhaltige Modeindustrie durch die Investition in lokale Gemeinschaften gefördert werden kann, erklärt Dr. Norbert Taubken von der Good Textiles Foundation am 3. Juli ab 16.30 Uhr. Die Good Textiles Foundation hat einen Ansatz entwickelt, der Unternehmen den verlässlichen Zugang zu fairer Baumwolle sichert und dabei auf die faire Zusammenarbeit mit lokalen Gemeinschaften setzt. Auch bei den Fab Talks mit Abury am Mittwoch, 4. Juli ab 18 Uhr geht es um die Verbindung von Mode und traditionellen Handwerkstechniken.

Highfashion aus Äthopien und Sri Lanka
Textile Designs aus afrikanischen und asiatischen Ländern, hergestellt von lokalen Produzenten mit traditionellen Handwerkstechniken, erobern zunehmend internationale Märkte, ob in Kapsel-Kollektionen in Zusammenarbeit mit großen Modelabels oder als Highfashion-Accessoires in großen Modehäusern Europas. Die Unternehmerinnen Sara Abera, Gründerin des äthiopischen Produzenten Muya, und Linda Speldewinde, Gründerin der Designervereinigung Sri Lanka, sprechen im Rahmen des Formats „FashionImpact“ am Donnerstag, 5. Juli ab 11 Uhr über die damit verbundenen Chancen für die lokale Wirtschaft. In der anschließenden Diskussion mit Fashion Africa 254, dem Programm für Nachhaltige Textilien Äthiopien der Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) sowie Meron Addis Abeba Leather Bags steht die Modeindustrie rund um Addis Abeba (Äthiopien) im Fokus.

Blogger und Influencer setzen Kollektionen in Szene
Der Treffpunkt für die Fashion-Onlinecommunity: Beim Event “Prepeek powered by Fashion Changers” entstehen aus Kollektionsteilen der ausstellenden Labels individuelle Looks, die von professionellen Fotografen vor Ort festgehalten und von Bloggern und Influencern in ihren Social Media-Kanalen geteilt werden. Bei der letzten Ausgabe im Januar 2018 besuchten über 300 Multiplikatoren das Event, wurden 100 Outfits geshootet, sieben Videos individuell produziert sowie 400 Beiträge in Social Media gepostet.

Preisverleihung Spitze Nadel
Mit dem Aktionspreis SPITZE NADEL würdigen das entwicklungspolitische INKOTA-Netzwerk und die Gesellschaft für Aufklärung und Technik cum ratione zum dritten Mal besonders wirksame Aktionen, die auf die Missstände in der Textil-, Schuh- und Lederindustrie aufmerksam machen und sich für die Menschenrechte bei der Arbeit stark machen. Die offizielle Preisverleihung findet am Dienstag, 3. Juli ab 18.30 Uhr im Kraftwerk statt. Ab 17.30 Uhr laden die Initiatoren zur Diskussion über fair produzierte Schuhmode ein.

 

Weitere Informationen:
Greenshowroom, Ethical Fashion Show
Quelle:

Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH

Suite 13 (c) Greenshowroom und Ethical Fashion Show Berlin
Suite 13
12.06.2018

Greenshowroom und Ethical Fashion Show Berlin: Trends Frühjahr / Sommer 2019

Sehnsucht nach Weite. Der Sommer ruft und weckt die Sehnsucht nach der Endlosigkeit des Meeres. Nach dem authentischen Kennenlernen ferner Kulturen. Nach ruhigen Sommerhäusern umgeben von trockenen Feldern und grenzenloser Weite. Mal erinnern natürliche Materialien und harmonische Farbpaletten an mediterrane Landschaften unter wolkenlosem Himmel, mal wecken folkloristische Details Assoziationen mit exotischen Lebensstilen. Die Kollektionen oszillieren zwischen laut und leise, zwischen kräftig und zart, zwischen subtil und markant. Sie alle verbindet jedoch eines: Die Hommage an den weiten Raum, der dort draußen außerhalb der Städte wartet, und an seine belebende Kraft. Ob beeinflusst von der engen Zusammenarbeit mit Kunsthandwerkern weltweit und dem Wunsch, ihre traditionellen Handwerkstechniken zu erhalten, oder inspiriert von der Einzigartigkeit der Natur — die SS19-Kollektionen der Aussteller des Messe-Duos Greenshowroom und Ethical Fashion Show Berlin vermitteln eines ganz bestimmt: Lust auf Sommer, auf Ferne und Freiheit.

Sehnsucht nach Weite. Der Sommer ruft und weckt die Sehnsucht nach der Endlosigkeit des Meeres. Nach dem authentischen Kennenlernen ferner Kulturen. Nach ruhigen Sommerhäusern umgeben von trockenen Feldern und grenzenloser Weite. Mal erinnern natürliche Materialien und harmonische Farbpaletten an mediterrane Landschaften unter wolkenlosem Himmel, mal wecken folkloristische Details Assoziationen mit exotischen Lebensstilen. Die Kollektionen oszillieren zwischen laut und leise, zwischen kräftig und zart, zwischen subtil und markant. Sie alle verbindet jedoch eines: Die Hommage an den weiten Raum, der dort draußen außerhalb der Städte wartet, und an seine belebende Kraft. Ob beeinflusst von der engen Zusammenarbeit mit Kunsthandwerkern weltweit und dem Wunsch, ihre traditionellen Handwerkstechniken zu erhalten, oder inspiriert von der Einzigartigkeit der Natur — die SS19-Kollektionen der Aussteller des Messe-Duos Greenshowroom und Ethical Fashion Show Berlin vermitteln eines ganz bestimmt: Lust auf Sommer, auf Ferne und Freiheit.

Ombre Claire
Delikate Details, exquisite Formen, sorgfältig ausgewählte Rohstoffe – kurzum Eleganz. Dafür steht der zeitgenössische Schmuck des Pariser Labels Ombre Claire. Für die  Designerin Aude Durou beinhaltet der Begriff Eleganz allerdings noch mehr als das: einen kooperativen Geist und den Respekt aller Beteiligten. Ihre Entwürfe setzen Tuareg-Kunsthandwerker in Niger und Mali in die Tat um. Die Designs entstehen aus der Begegnung der Sahara-Kultur und der Fantasie der Designerin. Die aktuelle Kollektion steht unter dem Motto „Eclipse“. Silbermünzen füllen sich mit dunklem Ebenholz, Ringe von Planeten und Sonnensystemen drehen sich um sich selbst und wecken Assoziationen mit den 70er Jahren.

Komana
Verspielt. Individuell. Mutig. Die beiden Designerinnen des Labels Komana, Livia und Nina Henne, verbinden in ihren Entwürfen ihre Faszination für Folklore, die visionäre Welt von Künstlern und die Wunder der Natur. Grafische Prints sind stets das Herzstück der Kollektionen. Für die kommende warme Jahreszeit interpretieren die Schweizer Schwestern unter anderem Punkte neu. Digitale Prints treffen auf Blockprints, die indische Kunsthandwerker umsetzen und so die Tradition am Leben halten. Sorgfältig ausgewählte ökologisch und fair produzierte Materialien dienen als Leinwand für die Ideen. So werden delikate, locker geschnittene Seiden-Tops und Hosen durch Utility-Westen aus handgewobener Baumwolle kontrastiert.


Jungle Folk
Trockene Heufelder, Sommerhäuser und schlichtes Landleben – hinter der SS19-Kollektion des Schweizer Labels Jungle Folk steht der Gedanke eines entschleunigten Sommers. Klassisches Beige und Schwarz wird ergänzt durch Akzente in Blau, Cassis und Eigelb. Feminin wehende Leinen-Kleider und Jumpsuits treffen auf hochgeschnittene Hosen und Oversize-Jacken aus handgewobenen Seiden-Denim-Stoffen. Auch in der kommenden Saison ist es wieder eine Mischung aus Moderne und Zeitlosigkeit gepaart mit qualitativ hochwertigen Stoffen und Fertigung in kleinen Kooperativen und Manufakturen, die die Kollektion so außergewöhnlich macht.

Suite 13
Zeitlos und originell. Clean und natürlich. Das ist die Handschrift, die das spanische Label Suite 13 ausmacht. Auch im kommenden Frühjahr und Sommer bleibt die Marke diesen Prinzipien treu. Leuchtende Farben treffen auf neutrale Töne, die an mediterrane Landschaften erinnern. Im Mittelpunkt der SS19-Kollektion steht ein Druck, der die Schönheit der Frau als künstlerische Skizzen von verschiedenen Frauenkörpern aufgreift. Die natürlichen, meist in Spanien hergestellten Materialien wie Leinen werden in kleinen Werkstätten in Barcelona zu eleganten, puristischen Styles verarbeitet.  

Mymarini
Einen perfekten Badeanzug zu kreieren, der Stil, Nachhaltigkeit und Funktionalität spielend vereint – mit diesem Anspruch startete Mareen Burk das Hamburger Label Mymarini. Entstanden ist eine ethische Badekollektion für Surfer und für alle, die sich für Wasser, Sport, Style und Umweltschutz interessieren. Garne und Etiketten stammen aus Deutschland, die Stoffe aus Italien und die Produktion findet in Kroatien statt. Der Clou: Die Styles sind zum Wenden und bieten dadurch zwei Designs in einem. In der SS19-Kollektion setzen goldene Kanten und starke Farbkombinationen wie Pink und Rot auffällige Highlights. Edel wird es mit Naturtönen wie Sand, Creme und Oliv.

Ecoalf
„Because there is no Planet B“ – so lautet das Motto des spanischen Labels Ecoalf. Im kommenden Frühjahr und Sommer verbindet die für innovatives Recycling bekannte Marke die drei Themen Ocean, Habana und Studio. Inspiriert von dem kubanischen Flair, kombiniert Ecoalf für die Linie Habana heimische Stoffe wie Hanf mit strukturierten, fließenden Textilien sowie natürliche Farbtöne mit neuen Prints. Als Teil ihres „Upcycling the Oceans“-Projektes lanciert das Label zudem eine neue Swimwear-Linie aus recycelten PET-Flaschen, die in Thailand aus dem Meer gesammelt werden.

29.05.2018

Must-See für Innenarchitekten: das Angebot für die textile Objektausstattung der Heimtextil 2019

Trends und Neuheiten für textile Objektausstattung stehen im Mittelpunkt der Interior.Architecture.Hospitality Expo – individuell, nachhaltig, funktional. Neu und besonders interessant für die Hotellerie ist die Erweiterung des Produktportfolios rund um das Thema Bett.

Textilien sind aus einer umfassenden Objektplanung sowie aus der Hotellerie nicht wegzudenken. Grund dafür sind bei Weitem nicht nur sich schnell ändernde Lifestyle- und Einrichtungstrends, sondern vor allem ökonomische und funktionale Argumente. Wohn- und Objekttextilien sind wahre Verwandlungskünstler, Seelentröster und zugleich High-Tech-Wunder.

Trends und Neuheiten für textile Objektausstattung stehen im Mittelpunkt der Interior.Architecture.Hospitality Expo – individuell, nachhaltig, funktional. Neu und besonders interessant für die Hotellerie ist die Erweiterung des Produktportfolios rund um das Thema Bett.

Textilien sind aus einer umfassenden Objektplanung sowie aus der Hotellerie nicht wegzudenken. Grund dafür sind bei Weitem nicht nur sich schnell ändernde Lifestyle- und Einrichtungstrends, sondern vor allem ökonomische und funktionale Argumente. Wohn- und Objekttextilien sind wahre Verwandlungskünstler, Seelentröster und zugleich High-Tech-Wunder.

Die Heimtextil ist für die Branche der erste  Pflichttermin des Jahres. Auf der weltgrößten Messe für Wohn- und Objekttextilien richten sich von rund 3.000 Ausstellern allein 500 Aussteller unter dem Titel Interior.Architecture.Hospitality speziell an die Objektbranche. Das Rahmenprogramm besteht aus hochkarätigen Expertenführungen, informativen Vorträgen sowie der renommierten Trendaussage der Heimtextil zu Material und Interior Design. Die Nachfrage nach textilen Lösungen für Architektur, Innenarchitektur und Hotellerie wächst von Jahr zu Jahr. 2018 wurde das Angebot für diesen Bereich um ein neues Veranstaltungsformat ergänzt, die Interior.Architecture.Hospitality Expo in Halle 4.2. Auch 2019 wird die Expo der Mittelpunkt für die Objektausstattung auf der Heimtextil sein.

Interior.Architecture.Hospitality Expo – die Zukunft der textilen Objektausstattung
Die Interior.Architecture.Hospitality Expo ist genau auf die Bedürfnisse von Innenarchitekten, Hoteleinrichter und Planer ausgerichtet. Nach dem sehr positiven Feedback auf die erste  Veranstaltung 2018 werden auch zur Heimtextil 2019 in Halle 4.2 die neusten ästhetischen und funktionalen Lösungen für die Objektausstattung präsentiert: von Textilien mit Akustikfunktion oder speziellen  Abrieb-Eigenschaften bis hin zu modularen Teppichen, Sonnenschutz oder innovativen Wandbelägen. Neu und besonders interessant für die Hotellerie wird die Erweiterung des Produktportfolios rund um das Thema Bett sein. Auf der Expo finden Hotelplaner dann auch Bettsysteme, Matratzen, Bettwaren und –wäsche für die speziellen Bedürfnisse in Hotels. Das gestalterische Gesamtkonzept wird im nächsten Jahr vom Atelier ushitamborriello aus der Schweiz geplant und umgesetzt. Ushi Tamborriello gehört zu den gefragtesten Innenarchitekten und  Szenebildnern und schafft mit ihrem Team international viel beachtete Rauminszenierungen.

Auch bei den textilen Bodenbelägen gibt es spannende und innovative Lösungen für den Objektbereich. Erneut zeigt dies eine besondere Inszenierung: „Unter der Marke Carpet by Heimtex präsentiert der Verband der Deutschen Heimtextilien-Industrie (Heimtex) auch im kommenden Jahr 2019 auf der Heimtextil moderne  Teppichböden seiner Mitglieder in einem stylischen Umfeld“, kündigt Hauptgeschäftsführer Martin Auerbach an. „Die Zielgruppe von Carpet by Heimtex aus dem Bereich Architektur/Innenarchitektur und Objektausstattung, erwartet ebenfalls in Halle 4.2 eine Erlebniswelt, die nahezu alle Sinne anspricht. Kernelement des neuen Standes wird eine dominierende effektvolle Installation sein, die zum Verweilen und  Erfahren einladen wird. Darüber hinaus wird es wieder ausreichend Raum für Kommunikation und Beratung durch die ausstellenden Hersteller geben.“

Information und Know How Erweiterung für Objektplaner
Ein Magnet für Objektplaner, Hotelentscheider, Interior Designer und Innenarchitekten sind auf der Heimtextil die Fachvorträge im Rahmen der Interior.Architecture.Hospitality Lectures. Mit einer großen Bandbreite an Themen von demographischen Einflüssen auf die Objektplanung über Urbanisierung bis hin zu den Möglichkeiten und Visionen, die sich durch digitalen Textildruck im Interior Design eröffnen. Zur Heimtextil 2019 wird es darüber hinaus erstmals Vorträge unter dem Titel „Printed Interior Decoration Lectures“ geben. In Zusammenarbeit mit der ESMA (European Specialist Printing Manufacturers  Association), einem Zusammenschluss von europäischen Herstellern für industriellen Druck, und Thomas Pötz, einem international anerkannten Experten für Inkjet-Druck und erfahrenen Strategieberater,  informieren Spezialisten über neueste Technologien und Möglichkeiten, Wand- und Bodenbeläge sowie Dekostoffe nach eigenen kreativen Entwürfen für die Objekteinrichtung zu individualisieren. Bei den  Printed Interior Decoration Lectures haben Objektausstatter Gelegenheit, sich mit wichtigen Branchenpartnern aus diesem Bereich zu vernetzen. Die ESMA ist Veranstalter der Printed Interior Decoration  Konferenz (printedinteriordecoration.org), einer internationalen Weiterbildungs- und Networking-Plattform, die Technologie-Anbieter und Kreative aus Industriedruck, Design und Architektur zusammenbringt.

Führungen für Innenarchitekten und Hotel-Entscheider
Einen großen Mehrwert für Objektplaner und Innenarchitekten sowie wertvolle Orientierungshilfe bieten die Interior.Architecture.Hospitality Tours auf der  Heimtextil. Die geführten Messerundgänge speziell für Innenarchitekten, Hoteliers oder Hausdamen werden in Zusammenarbeit mit renommierten Branchenpartnern angeboten, darunter AIT, AHGZ/Hoteldesign sowie AHGZ/Housekeeping, der Bund Deutscher Innenarchitekten (bdia) und das Online-Portal World Architects. Renato Turri von World Architects zieht nach der Heimtextil 2018 positive  Bilanz: „Die Guided Tours von World-Architects auf der Heimtextil waren sorgfältig kuratiert und genau auf die Bedürfnisse von Architekten, Innenarchitekten, Designern und Fachbesuchern maßgeschneidert. Bei so zahlreichen guten Ausstellern ein großer, aber lohnender  Aufwand. Geführt von renommierten Architekten und Innenarchitekten konnten die Teilnehmer im angenehmen Rahmen die Messe-Highlights entdecken und den Dialog mit den Ausstellern suchen.  Entsprechend positiv war das Feedback aller Anspruchsgruppen. Als Textil-Fan haben mich vor allem die enorme Vielfalt an qualitativ hochstehenden Produkten und die Professionalität der Aussteller  beeindruckt."

Auch für Hotelplaner und Hausdamen bietet die Heimtextil einige Highlights. Eine geführte Messetour speziell für Hausdamen machte deutlich, welches Potenzial Objekttextilien in diesem Segment  haben. Die Stimmen nach der letzten Veranstaltung waren rundum positiv: „Der Rundgang war für die Hausdamen in zweierlei Hinsicht sehr wertvoll. Er gab ihnen Orientierung in einem unüberschaubar großen Angebot
hunderter Aussteller aus der ganzen Welt und stellte zudem exemplarisch die Leistungsfähigkeit sehr verschiedenartig aufgestellter Dienstleister vor, die alle gemeinsam haben, sich auf ebendiese Zielgruppe,  die Hotellerie, spezialisiert zu haben“, sagt Rolf Slickers, Geschäftsführer Servitex GmbH. Und Bernhard Egner, Floringo GmbH, bestätigt: „Die Hausdamen waren sehr interessiert an unseren neuen Bio-Serien,  d.h. Tüchern und Bademänteln mit 100% Baumwolle aus kontrolliert biologischem Anbau und geprüftem Verarbeitungsprozess gemäß GOTS.“ Auch die österreichische Hefel Textil GmbH gehörte zu den besuchten Ausstellern bei der Tour. Mag. Jürgen Grabher, Verkaufsleiter Deutschland, betont das gestiegene Bewusstsein dafür, wie wichtig erholsamer Schlaf für Körper, Geist und Seele geworden ist. „Schlafen bleibt aber immer sehr individuell und somit ist Hefel Bettwaren mit einer großen Vielfalt und für unterschiedliche Bedürfnisse der Konsumenten bestens geeignet.“


Neuheiten und Trends der letzten Heimtextil
Zur letzten Veranstaltung konnten sich Objektausstatter von der Fülle an zukunftsweisenden Produkten und Materialien überzeugen. Ein guter Indikator für das Innovationspotenzial, das Textilien im Bereich des Interior Design und der Objektausstattung bieten, ist der AIT Trend. Die Auszeichnung vergibt das Architekturmagazin AIT seit 2011 jährlich im Rahmen der Heimtextil. Für das AIT Trendscouting sind jeweils am ersten Messetag rund 30 (Innen-) Architekten im Auftrag der AIT in den Hallen unterwegs, um die neuesten Branchentrends aufzuspüren. Aus den nominierten Produkten wählt schließlich eine Expertenjury die Preisträger aus.
Eines der Unternehmen, das sich über diese besondere Auszeichnung freuen konnte, war Expo-Aussteller Maasberg aus Deutschland. Geschäftsführer Gunther Maasberg äußerte sich  hochzufrieden: „Wir sind auf die Heimtextil gekommen, um zu prüfen, auf welche Resonanz unsere feischee-coex Kollektion im Markt trifft. Und es war überragend! Vor allem als wir den AIT Trend Award  gewonnen haben. Die Jury besteht aus der Crème de la Crème der Innenarchitektur – es ist eine ganz besondere Auszeichnung.“

Die Coex-Faser, eine speziell aufbereitete Baumwolle, ist schwer entflammbar,  auf Höchsttemperatur waschbar und sorgt derzeit u.a. im Klinikbereich für Bewegung. Sie ist Teil eines deutlichen Trends bei den Objekttextilien, bei dem neben dem sehr hohen Anspruch an Flexibilität erkennbar auch das Interesse am Thema Nachhaltigkeit steigt. Das gilt besonders für Innovationen, die Ökologie und Ökonomie auf einen Nenner bringen. „Hier auf der Heimtextil, im Umfeld der Expo, liegt der Fokus auf Innovationen und auf Nachhaltigkeit.

Das ist genau der richtige Ort für uns“, sagt auch Maasbergs Geschäftspartnerin Simona Pesaro, Sales Coex bei Torcitura Padana SpA in Italien. Dass  Umweltbewusstsein längst kein Nischenthema innerhalb des Interior Designs mehr ist, zeigte auch die irische Firma Chieftain Fabrics. Mit ihrem recycelbaren Bio-Kunstleder, das sie im Rahmen der Expo präsentierte, stattete sie bereits Großprojekte wie den Dublin Airport und das Fußballstation in Chelsea aus. Gesundes Wohnen und Arbeiten war ein weiteres Top-Thema.

So stellte etwa Drapilux auf der Expo  mehrere Neuheiten vor, die Räume klimatisieren oder den Schall dämmen können. Sie sind darüber hinaus ökologisch, antibakteriell, wasserfest sowie schwer entflammbar. Das A und O: Aller Hightech zum Trotz  wirken die Textilien sehr natürlich. Zur Heimtextil 2019 erwarten Objektausstatter besonders im Umfeld der Interior.Architecture.Hospitality Expo wieder spannende Neuheiten, Gelegenheit zum Networken und Inspiration für ihre Arbeit.

24.05.2018

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles 2018: three trend themes released

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles 2018 cooperates with the international trendsetter NellyRodiTM Agency again in offering the latest trend forecast to the home textile industry. Integrating different knowledge, inspirations and visions of trend evolution among the experts in the trend committee, three themes namely Caring Future, Crazy Future and Emo Future are established.
As the leading home textile trade fair in Asia, participants can always expect to see the latest items and discover the forthcoming market direction. To fulfil this, more than 1,000 suppliers from China and across the world will showcase a wide variety of products covering the whole spectrum of home furnishing, while the trend forecast, which is introduced during the show, provides both exhibitors and buyers with insight and guidance to stay ahead of the market.

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles 2018 cooperates with the international trendsetter NellyRodiTM Agency again in offering the latest trend forecast to the home textile industry. Integrating different knowledge, inspirations and visions of trend evolution among the experts in the trend committee, three themes namely Caring Future, Crazy Future and Emo Future are established.
As the leading home textile trade fair in Asia, participants can always expect to see the latest items and discover the forthcoming market direction. To fulfil this, more than 1,000 suppliers from China and across the world will showcase a wide variety of products covering the whole spectrum of home furnishing, while the trend forecast, which is introduced during the show, provides both exhibitors and buyers with insight and guidance to stay ahead of the market.

This year, the show works together with the experienced international forecasting firm the NellyRodiTM Agency to form a trend committee consisting of different fields of expertise in order to gain the latest comprehension of international lifestyle forecasts. They have picked ‘FUTURE’ as the keyword of the season and three themes have been developed to illustrate this keyword.

  • Caring Future: Now greener, more moral and socially oriented, creation draws from alternative imaginations to protect natural and cultural resources. It pulls inspiration from new eco-gestures and good altruist sense with a new credo – take care of nature and man
  • Crazy Future: It plays on whimsical surrealism and petulance, the master of light-hearted insouciance. It plants a seed of madness in creation. Gaiety and fantasy amuse rational souls and titillate a taste for risk
  • Emo Future: The need to console our cherished earth revives the emotion its immemorial beauty inspires. New nostalgia for the origin of things reconnects us to the essential. Neo-mysticism consecrates the elements and celebrates spiritual, benevolent nature. It inspires the perpetuation of the Traditions and rituals our ancestors practiced, in all their wisdom and humanism, to glorify nature 

These three themes will be demonstrated and discussed throughout the four-day fair in a series of events, while exhibitors’ products that resonate with the themes will be displayed in the Trend Area. Trend Forum tours will also take place, allowing show attendants to learn and discuss with designers and trend experts about the lifestyle trends.

Committee members with distinct specialties
The committee has contributed their expertise on retail experience, contract markets and new technologies, together with the sociological insights from an international consumer study in developing the themes. The following is an overview of the committee members.

  • Mr Vincent Grégoire (France): Creative Director of NellyRodiTM Agency. Studied both interior and industrial design at the École Camondo in Paris, has been the artistic director and designer of exclusive products for the decorator Agnès Comar
  • Mr Sun Yun (China): Partner and Design Director of Hangzhou Interior Architecture Design, founder of fashion brand HYSSOP Cornerstone
  • Mrs Béatrice Brandt (France): Graduated from the Aix-en-Provence Graduate School of Management in Management Sciences with a major in marketing, 20 years of experience in marketing and innovation, now works as the CEO at Le Jacquard Français
  • Mrs Hélène Pasteur (France): Purchasing Manager of Homeware/Leisure, Les Galeries Lafayette/BHV. Graduated from business school, entered Galeries Lafayette’s buying office in 1986 for the beauty, children’s wear, menswear, and accessory markets, managed the project that transformed BHV into BHV MARAIS from 2011 to 2014, now returns to the homeware department

More details of the trend programme will be released closer to the fair. The show will be held from 27 – 30 August at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai

02.05.2018

Demand for European technical textiles attracts leading companies to Cinte Techtextil China

Exhibitors from eight countries have already confirmed to participate in the fair’s European Zone. They join an expected 500-plus total exhibitors from around the world. The 2018 edition of this biennial fair takes place from 4 – 6 September in halls N1 – N3 of the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

While China retains its edge in terms of technical textiles and nonwovens production capabilities, in the eyes of Chinese buyers, European suppliers are still the leaders when it comes to technology and innovation. This was widely reported by European exhibitors at the previous edition in 2016 of Asia’s leading biennial trade event for the industry: Cinte Techtextil China.

Exhibitors from eight countries have already confirmed to participate in the fair’s European Zone. They join an expected 500-plus total exhibitors from around the world. The 2018 edition of this biennial fair takes place from 4 – 6 September in halls N1 – N3 of the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

While China retains its edge in terms of technical textiles and nonwovens production capabilities, in the eyes of Chinese buyers, European suppliers are still the leaders when it comes to technology and innovation. This was widely reported by European exhibitors at the previous edition in 2016 of Asia’s leading biennial trade event for the industry: Cinte Techtextil China.

“In the Chinese market, buyers want good quality products, so overseas companies, and products with recognised quality certifications, have a lot of potential,” Ms Ping Chen, General Manager of IBENA Shanghai Technical Textiles commented. “As a leading German company in the industry, our products are welcomed by many buyers at this fair. It is also important to be in the German Pavilion as this signals to buyers that we have quality products, and it attracts more attention.” Swiss firm Sanitized AG had the same experience. “As a Swiss company in the European Zone I believe it’s an advantage, as some local buyers have more confidence towards imported products,” Mr Steven Liu, Sales Manager said.

Other exhibitors commented on the long-term trends in the Chinese market. “There’s a definite shift to more high-quality machinery in China that isn’t affected by what’s happening in the overall economy. Moreover, there are opportunities for overseas suppliers as there is still a gap between us and what Chinese companies produce,” Dr Joachim Binnig, Vice President, Head of Development & Technology, Autefa Solutions Germany GmbH explained.

Mr Roger Zhang, Sales Manager for German firm J.H. Ziegler Nonwovens and New Materials commented: “Our products are mainly for high-end Chinese customers, such as BMW and Audi. The Chinese market has gradually matured, but the production capability for high-performance products which are energy efficient and eco-friendly is still developing, so there is a lot of space for overseas brands to develop here.”

European Zone highlights
This year’s European Zone will feature around 30 exhibitors from eight countries, including Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK, while further exhibitors can be found in national pavilions from Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany and Italy. Some of the exhibitor highlights in the European Zone include:

  • Arkema (France): with brands including PMMA Altuglas, Rilsan, Pebax, Kynar PVDF and Bostik, they will present polymer resin for fibres and yarns, which apply to a wide range of applications, at the fair.
  • Dakota Coating (Belgium): specialists in thermoplastic and thermosetting adhesives, their polymer products, based on polyethylene, polyolefin or mixtures, ethylene vinyl acetates, co-polyamides, polyurethanes and co-polyesters, are suitable for automotive, building, heat transfer and sound insulation uses.
  • Lenzing Plastics (Austria): a new exhibitor at the fair, they are a leading manufacturer of polyolefin and fluoropolymer products, such as Thermoplast and PTFE products. One of their core competencies lies in the monoaxial stretching of films and filaments, and they offer special solutions in the fields of construction & insulation, medicine & hygiene, packaging and cables, as well as automotive and technical textiles. They will highlight their PROFILEN® PTFE product at the fair, and with its extreme durability and very smooth surface, it is highly valued in many niche applications in the technical and medical sectors.
  • Protechnic (France): leading manufacturers of hot-melt adhesives and plastic printed films, they will showcase hot melt thermo-adhesive nets, webs and films at the fair.
  • Trelleborg Coated Systems (Italy): another new exhibitor this edition, they produce high-performance, engineered coated fabrics. They offer a wide variety of substrates – from Kevlar® to silk – with a choice of weaving methods.
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles 2018 covers the whole spectrum of home furnishing industry (c) Messe Frankfurt
25.04.2018

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles 2018 covers the whole spectrum of home furnishing industry

As the leading home textiles trade event in Asia, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles is renowned for its size and also the variety of products offered by its exhibitors from China and around the world.

The show will be held from 27 – 30 August in the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. It will cover six halls, accommodating over 1,000 suppliers from around 30 countries and regions.
To satisfy buyers from different regions with varied sourcing needs, the show will feature a wide variety of home textile products ranging from bedding, bath, table & kitchen, curtains & upholstery and textile designs & technology to editors, whole home, sun protection, wallcoverings and carpets & rugs.

“The products on offer are of various quality and price levels that visitors can discover both premium brands presented by editors and a massive amount of medium-end products at the show,” said Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.

As the leading home textiles trade event in Asia, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles is renowned for its size and also the variety of products offered by its exhibitors from China and around the world.

The show will be held from 27 – 30 August in the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. It will cover six halls, accommodating over 1,000 suppliers from around 30 countries and regions.
To satisfy buyers from different regions with varied sourcing needs, the show will feature a wide variety of home textile products ranging from bedding, bath, table & kitchen, curtains & upholstery and textile designs & technology to editors, whole home, sun protection, wallcoverings and carpets & rugs.

“The products on offer are of various quality and price levels that visitors can discover both premium brands presented by editors and a massive amount of medium-end products at the show,” said Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles serves as an ideal platform for suppliers to introduce new products to the market as a large number of visitors including import & export corporations, wholesalers, distributors, chain stores and home product manufacturers are attracted.

EUROART and JAB ANSTOETZ are two of the returning editors who are ready to demonstrate their latest collections.
“We are an integrated company based in Beijing which presents both imported decorative fabrics and wallpaper as well as self-owned fabric brands. Buyers can expect to discover advanced jacquard, embroidery, silk and printing techniques from the brands LIZZO and ROMO at our booth,” Mr Frank Lu, General Manager of EUROART said.

Furthermore, the world-known fabrics design company, JAB ANSTOETZ, will also take advantage of the show to present their new outdoor fabrics.
“Our ‘AROUND THE WORLD’ collection possesses high colour stability, mould-resistance and easy-care features. We will also introduce our advanced FibreGuard fabrics which prevent dirt and meet OEKO-TEX® standards,” Mr William Lin from JAB ANSTOETZ said.

Bedding products are another highlight of the show. Returning exhibitor Advansa will display their new fibre formula SUPRELLE™ 95 which is a combination of enhanced sleep comfort and ease of care. And the established French brand TODAY will make their debut at the fair to promote their full range of fashionable bedding items.

Diverse suppliers confirm participation offering all kinds of quality products. Apart from the editors and whole-home exhibitors, worldwide suppliers specialising in different products can be found in the show.

They include:

  • Curtains & upholstery: quality brands such as AICO, Ateja, Culp Fabrics, D’Décor, Elastron, Enzo Degli Angiuoni, Harmel Home, Huatex, Sangwontex and more
  • Bedding, bath and kitchen: domestic and overseas brands will showcase an extensive range of products for everyday domestic life including comforters, pillows, mattress toppers, bed linen, bathrobes, towels, table napkins and more. Exhibitors will offer insights about utilising various products to display the whole home concept
  • Textile design: featuring worldwide original textile design studios. Visitors can discover distinct styles of design from both Asian and European studios
  • Carpets & rugs: carpet exhibitors from Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Turkey and other countries
  • Digital printing & technics: showcasing the latest digital printing technology, and cutting, sewing and other home textile equipment technics. In view of the good result in 2017, the show will continue to cooperate with industry media to organise professional seminars introducing some latest technique and new applications in the home textile industry
09.04.2018

Heimtextil India and Ambiente India 2018 launch Bespoke Living in their fifth edition

  • Special display arena will showcase exquisite signature collections from interior décor and home textile sectors

India’s premium fairs for home textiles, homeware and interior décor, Heimtextil India and Ambiente India have launched Bespoke Living, an exclusive product showcase space dedicated to companies dealing with signature collections at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 27th – 29th June 2018.

With four successful editions in a row, Heimtextil India and Ambiente India also slated on the same dates, have become the country’s leading business trade fairs to showcase the finest quality of dining, living, giving and home textiles. The launch of Bespoke Living aims to highlight one of a kind brands who deal with uniquely crafted designs that will range from plush statement pieces to extensive signature collections for home and retail furnishing.

  • Special display arena will showcase exquisite signature collections from interior décor and home textile sectors

India’s premium fairs for home textiles, homeware and interior décor, Heimtextil India and Ambiente India have launched Bespoke Living, an exclusive product showcase space dedicated to companies dealing with signature collections at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 27th – 29th June 2018.

With four successful editions in a row, Heimtextil India and Ambiente India also slated on the same dates, have become the country’s leading business trade fairs to showcase the finest quality of dining, living, giving and home textiles. The launch of Bespoke Living aims to highlight one of a kind brands who deal with uniquely crafted designs that will range from plush statement pieces to extensive signature collections for home and retail furnishing.

The term luxury décor is not restricted to brand names anymore. With trends like fully furnished luxury houses, theme dominated homes and tastefully designed retail showrooms rapidly picking up in the country, consumers are open to different styles and unique designs.
Be it the very popular Scandinavian themed houses to colourful cultural artefacts creating a soothing aura, Indians now want their homes and businesses to reflect their personal style with statement interiors.

Halls dedicated to Bespoke Living will feature selected designer brands from India and around the world showcasing their premium collections. This product showcase arena will be beneficial for interior designers, architects, hotel buyers, buyers of luxury goods and luxury homes developers. Business visitors can gain knowledge about the upcoming trends, source timeless pieces, build new connections with people sharing the same interest and experience the quality of the products in person. Exposure to best in class products and latest trends presented here will help them create a better home design experience for their clients.

Excelling in statement leather pieces the brand Three Sixty will showcase their latest leather collection that comprises of rugged travel accessories and signature furniture pieces. Inspired by the world’s deserts and explorers who traversed them, the brand designs fully customisable handmade products which are available in beautiful shades of tan, sure to up the sophistication quotient of home and retail interiors.     
        
“Our latest collection at Bespoke Living will showcase our ever evolving tastes and designs. We believe luxury need not be synonymous with breaking open the bank. Traditional Indian craftsmen can craft the most beautiful signature pieces and provide quality beyond compare, shared Mr Vikash Gupta, CEO, Three Sixty. International exhibitors present at the show will showcase exquisite artefacts like decorative ceramics with glaze, handmade clay wreaths with metal leaves, ceramic vases and other decorative items to make every home unique.

Apart from this specially curated design platform, Heimtextil India and Ambiente India 2018 will host the Interior Lifestyle Awards that will bring creative masters from the interior decor and home textile sectors together by recognising their art and giving them an international platform to showcase their designs.
The trade fair will also organise the Hospitality Day, a hospitality and retail procurement programme that will bring top class purchase managers from the industry to build new contacts and source quality products. Together, Heimtextil India and Ambiente India together will host over 100 companies from countries like India, Indonesia, Switzerland and Thailand showcasing trendsetting designs in the interior décor and home textile industry.

Quelle:

Messe Frankfurt

Final Report - Yarn Expo Spring 2018 (c) Messe Frankfurt
23.03.2018

Final Report - Yarn Expo Spring 2018

  • Yarn Expo Spring’s status as Asia’s leading industry event attracts 15% more buyers
  • National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)
  • Shanghai, China, 14 – 16 March

Yarn Expo continued its evolution into the industry’s most comprehensive and effective business platform with its Spring Edition which concluded last week with a large increase in the buyer figure, as well as another year of growth in the exhibitor number. Strong demand was evident for recent growth areas of the fair such as synthetic, fancy and specialty yarns as well as chemical fibres, while exhibitors in the more traditional cotton product group also fared well. In total, 435 exhibitors from 10 countries & regions took part (2017: 393, 12 countries & regions), attracting 25,966 trade buyers from 88 countries & regions (2017: 22,579, 94 countries & regions).

  • Yarn Expo Spring’s status as Asia’s leading industry event attracts 15% more buyers
  • National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)
  • Shanghai, China, 14 – 16 March

Yarn Expo continued its evolution into the industry’s most comprehensive and effective business platform with its Spring Edition which concluded last week with a large increase in the buyer figure, as well as another year of growth in the exhibitor number. Strong demand was evident for recent growth areas of the fair such as synthetic, fancy and specialty yarns as well as chemical fibres, while exhibitors in the more traditional cotton product group also fared well. In total, 435 exhibitors from 10 countries & regions took part (2017: 393, 12 countries & regions), attracting 25,966 trade buyers from 88 countries & regions (2017: 22,579, 94 countries & regions).

“Once again, Yarn Expo proved itself as the ideal trade fair for the industry to benefit from changing demands and product trends, especially in the Chinese and wider Asian markets,” Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd explained. “The fair has evolved in recent editions to have a much bigger focus on synthetic, fancy & specialty yarns and chemical fibres, and based on the exhibitor feedback during the fair, there was an increase in buyers sourcing these products this year. What’s more, local buyers were showing strong interest in the offerings from Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia and Thailand, while Vietnamese cotton exhibitors reported increased orders from China due to the favourable trade policies between these countries.”

As one of the industry’s leading players, Birla Jingwei Fibres naturally plays a big role at Yarn Expo, with their Birla Planet pavilion proving highly successful for the company. Senior Vice President Mr Sachin Malik, explained: “Yarn Expo is a very important platform for Birla, to be visible to our value chain, to connect with our customers, and our own clients’ customers. We value Yarn Expo as a long-term partner for showcasing our products and connecting with the value chain. Each edition we connect with more and more buyers, and more customers in the industry recognise the importance of this fair. It has developed into a premium event in the global textile industry calendar. Usually this edition is quieter than the autumn fair, but the results this year saw the spring edition reach the same level. Our booth was always packed with buyers, and we also received more high-quality and international buyers. Our pavilion members are also very satisfied with the buyers and their results this time.”

Exhibitor comments

Indonesia

“Yarn Expo is an ideal platform to meet not only Chinese but also global buyers. The fair attracts so many good-quality buyers, and compared to other fairs attracts more of our target buyers. The results this edition have been good. After four years of doing business in China, we’ve found many Chinese customers who are willing to pay for quality. The demand in the China market for high-quality products is growing, in particular because of the shortage of spinning capacity which is made up for by imports. We’ve seen more serious and meaningful buyers that have strong desire for further cooperation this time, and I think the potential of this market will continue to grow.” Mr Anupam Agrawal, Director Spun Yarn Business, PT. Indo-Rama Synthetics Tbk

Korea

“Our booth was so crowded throughout the fair. We had more than 300 buyers visit us, and I guess approximately 30% of them will turn into business after the fair. Our target buyers are fabric and garment manufacturers, and we found a lot of good quality ones here. A wide range of worldwide buyers from different market sectors sourced at our booth, especially big-brand sportswear manufacturers and sourcing offices. We’ve had visitors from China, Europe and many other countries. We are very satisfied with our first Yarn Expo experience, and we expect a very good outcome after the show.” Mr Joo Son, International Sales Team, HJLite

Pakistan

“Yarn Expo is the global meeting platform for all yarn industry players. You have buyers from all over the world here, so it is the best trade platform in Asia to connect with worldwide buyers. We’ve met people from Argentina, Columbia, Korea, Indonesia, the UK and the US. Around 40% of them are new to us. We’ve noticed that everyone is looking for new products nowadays, so we always bring new items. Fancy yarn is getting more common in China, and demand is growing steadily. China is definitely a huge market for us to develop.” Mr Mohammad Saad, Director of Abtex Intl Ltd

India

“Yarn Expo is really helpful in that it has a diverse buyer profile and attracts buyers from around the world. We managed to talk to customers from Pakistan, India and Colombia, as well as potential Chinese buyers who are very interested in our products. The buyers have been genuine with specific sourcing needs, and some of them have already placed orders.” Mr N. Sarawgi, Representative of Madhusudan Rayons Pvt. Ltd

Thailand

“This edition we brought our new Kapok material to the fair for the first time. It has been the most popular product at our booth. In recent editions, we’ve also met more and more garment factories asking for customised fancy yarn to make their products competitive and unique, while eco-friendly and natural yarns are also more popular. Yarn Expo is the platform we announce our new products and technologies, and the feedback from buyers from around the world can help us improve them and learn the latest market trends. The fair is of great value for our market strategy.” Mr Warakorn Bunkanokwong, Export Sales Manager, Kongkiat Textile Co Ltd

Singapore

“We are here to explore the China market, but are also glad more customers from Europe and America visited our booth. Many of the buyers here are at the decision-making level, so can give us clear requirements and advice about our products. This is a highly effective fair to meet Chinese buyers to learn first-hand what the market needs.” Mr Rahul Gupta, Marketing Manager, Texvista Intl Pte Ltd

Vietnam

“Yarn Expo is a great chance to meet our existing partners and find new buyers. Compared to China cotton yarn, we still have an advantage in price and quality which attracts a lot of buyers to our booth. Yarn Expo provides us with a quick way to tap into the Chinese and Asian markets.” Mr Du Xuan Cuu, Trade Director, Hanam Textile Co

Uzbekistan

“The Chinese market is important to us, so we chose to exhibit in Yarn Expo. We have met many buyers here, and each year we can find new customers through Yarn Expo. The international nature of this fair is also beneficial for our business.” Mr Dilshod, Export Manager, Exoeast Trade LLP

China

“Yarn Expo is the largest platform in Asia. Compared to other fairs, the buyers here are of higher quality; genuine buyers make up a large portion and most of them come with sourcing intentions. Currently, fancy yarn is in great demand in the market. The number of customers looking for such products is significantly higher this year, and Yarn Expo can effectively help us capture this demand.”
Ms Stella Gan, Sales Manager, Jin Dun Textile

Buyer comments

“We can find all ranges of cotton yarn, fancy yarn and chemical fibres at Yarn Expo. Most of the famous brands are here, and they bring the latest technologies and products, including debut products. Yarn Expo always catches the latest trends in the industry and presents them at the fair. This year the quantity and quality of fancy yarn exhibitors has increased, so I’ve found some products to source already.” Mr Wang Gaofeng, Deputy General Manager, Jiaxing Jinqie Fashion Co Ltd, China

“We mainly came to source fancy yarn this time, and we found many new options. This international show greatly expands our sourcing options. Many of our existing suppliers, including from Indonesia, exhibit at this fair so that’s why we source here. We’re satisfied with the exhibitor quality, and intend to place orders afterwards. There have been a number of new technologies presented here that left a deep impression on us.” Ms Linggar Jati Halim, Director, PT. Kartika Sinar Mulia, Indonesia

“I like this fair as it gathers exhibitors from the entire industry supply chain. As the demand for functional fabrics continues to increase, we can also see this trend in Yarn Expo. Therefore, the fair helps us to learn about the industry’s developments.” Mr Jiang Chang, Marketing Manager, Hangzhou Gaoxi Technology Co Ltd, China

The next Yarn Expo fair, the Autumn Edition, will be held at the earlier date of 27 – 29 September 2018, once again at the National Exhibition and Convention Center. 

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition 2018 (c) 'Messe Frankfurt / Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles'
07.03.2018

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition 2018

August’s Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles embraces the revitalised home textile market in China
As China’s economy is getting back on track with the GDP growth rate standing at 6.9% in 2017, the home textile market is also showing strong signs of recovery before Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles returns this August.

With 23 years’ history, the show is well regarded as the most influential home textile trade fair in Asia. Over 1,000 suppliers from around 30 countries and regions will showcase a wide variety of home textile products ranging from bedding, bath, table & kitchen, curtains & upholstery and textile designs & technology to editors, whole home, sun protection, wallcoverings and carpets & rugs. In turn, over 38,000 trade buyers are expected to source at the fair.

August’s Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles embraces the revitalised home textile market in China
As China’s economy is getting back on track with the GDP growth rate standing at 6.9% in 2017, the home textile market is also showing strong signs of recovery before Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles returns this August.

With 23 years’ history, the show is well regarded as the most influential home textile trade fair in Asia. Over 1,000 suppliers from around 30 countries and regions will showcase a wide variety of home textile products ranging from bedding, bath, table & kitchen, curtains & upholstery and textile designs & technology to editors, whole home, sun protection, wallcoverings and carpets & rugs. In turn, over 38,000 trade buyers are expected to source at the fair.

According to Askci Consulting, one of the leading Chinese industry research institutions, China’s home textile market has been growing steadily with an average rate of around 10% between 2010 and 2015. The overall size has increased from USD 18.4 billion in 2010 to USD 29.5 billion in 2015, and is expected to reach USD 38.3 billion in 2020. What’s more, the consumption of home textiles only accounts for about 29% of the total textile consumption of the country. Given the fact that the relevant ratio in developed countries such as the US and Japan is between 33 to 38%, there still lies huge room for the Chinese market to expand. Foreign analysts share this optimism, with Euromonitor expecting an annual increase of 5.3% and 5.9% for China’s entire home textile and bedding product markets respectively.

Thanks to the improving quality and competitive price, there is also growing demand for China’s home textile products from buyers around the world. Customs statistics show that the export value for home textile products increased 2.25% to USD 39.5 billion in 2017. Among all China’s export countries and regions, the US has the largest share, followed by the EU, ASEAN and Japan.
With all these favourable conditions in place, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles, to be held from 27 – 30 August, serves as an ideal platform for industry players to capture these business opportunities. “The rapid urbanisation and the consumption upgrade is unleashing unprecedented purchasing power in China. Participants can expect to benefit from this huge potential at our show,” Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd added.

Contract business sees big potential in Chinese market
The constant growth of Chinese consumers’ disposable income not only results in increased spending on home textile products, but also stimulates the development of tourism. A report from the General Office of the State Council of China stated that the annual number of domestic trips has nearly doubled, from 2.1 billion in 2010 to 4.4 billion in 2016. It is expected that domestic travel-related consumption will reach USD 869 billion in 2020 and contribute to over 5% of GDP.

The hotel industry in particular has benefited from this development, with the number of limited service hotels increasing 30% in the past seven years. This also implies remarkable opportunities for the home textile industry players doing contract business since quality products including furnishing fabrics, bedding & towelling and more will be sought after by the hotels.
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).

To find out more about this fair, please visit: www.intertextilehome.com.
For more information about Messe Frankfurt textile fairs worldwide, please visit: http://texpertise-network.messefrankfurt.com.

(c) Messe Frankfurt (HK)
05.03.2018

European suppliers at Intertextile Shanghai the go-to option for Chinese buyers seeking quality and style

  • New collaboration of sustainable viscose suppliers formed in China

Digital Printing Zone debuts at Spring Edition
Despite the economic ups and downs in China over the last few years, demand for premium European textiles remains high.
Whether it be premium wool for the flourishing suiting market, ladieswear fabrics, lace & embroidery for high-end domestic brands each with hundreds of stores across the country, innovative yarns & fabrics for the booming sports and activewear sectors, or original pattern designs for the thousands of new online fashion brands, European suppliers remain the go-to option for Chinese buyers looking for quality and style.

  • New collaboration of sustainable viscose suppliers formed in China

Digital Printing Zone debuts at Spring Edition
Despite the economic ups and downs in China over the last few years, demand for premium European textiles remains high.
Whether it be premium wool for the flourishing suiting market, ladieswear fabrics, lace & embroidery for high-end domestic brands each with hundreds of stores across the country, innovative yarns & fabrics for the booming sports and activewear sectors, or original pattern designs for the thousands of new online fashion brands, European suppliers remain the go-to option for Chinese buyers looking for quality and style.

As one of the undisputed leaders in the European textile scene, Italy is always a good bellwether of the trends between Europe and China. After a less than stellar 2016, Italy’s fabric exports to the Mainland China and Hong Kong markets grew by 12.4% in the first 10 months of 2017[1]. The expected demand for European brands at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics will be most evident in the SalonEurope zone, which features exhibitors from Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and the UK, as well as country pavilions & zones from France, Germany, Italy and Turkey.

There is also continuing demand for overseas expertise when it comes to more technical areas such as sustainability and digital printing, solutions to which can be found in the fair’s All About Sustainability area and Digital Printing Zone.

SalonEurope showcases the continent’s full textile expertise
The best of the best from Europe will be on display in this edition’s SalonEurope, with a range of products across the whole textile spectrum on offer. Some of the highlights this edition include:

  • Alumo (Switzerland): celebrating its 100-year anniversary this July, Alumo has undertaken a complete refresh of their brand, highlighting the character of their mill in Appenzell, Switzerland that has deep roots in the local textile industry. This edition, they will showcase a renewed collection of luxury shirting fabrics with intricate designs and added functions such as natural stretch and wrinkle-free, and a newly enlarged, never-out-of-stock ‘Sartorial’ collection.
  • Hatfil Tekstil Isletmeleri (Turkey): a Turkish-Italian joint venture, they offer a huge range of yarns including eco-friendly options such as organic, BCI and fair trade yarns, as well as cotton, Tencel, Amicor, bamboo, cashmere, modal and other varieties.
  • Hohenstein Textile Testing (Germany): offering testing services, OEKO-TEX® services and certifications, the Hohenstein Quality Label and more.
  • Ricamificio Paolo Italy SpA (Italy): an embroidery manufacturer, they have developed a new technique using very thin embroideries to produce a lace-like effect, which can also be customised to the customer’s requirements in no more than four weeks. They have also produced a quilt-like fabric suitable for spring / summer garments which is made from materials such as silk organdie, cotton yarn or lurex to produce a shiny effect.
  • Teseo Tessitura Serica Di Olmeda SpA (Italy): for their summer 2019 collection, Teseo is inspired by the natural elements with increased attention to sustainability with GOTS-certified bio silk and eco-friendly yarns. New articles are lighter and enriched with yarn-dyes, include jacquard stripes and checks, gauze and devoré bands to add transparency, and more.

New collaboration of sustainable viscose suppliers formed in China
While the textile industry in China still has a long way to go in terms of sustainability, genuine progress is being made at both a government and company level. January of this year saw the implementation of a new environment protection tax, with companies charged for noise, air & water pollution and generating solid waste[2]. Replacing a pollutant discharge fee that had been in place for 40 years, the new tax is set by local governments – with some of the regions suffering from worse pollution setting higher rates – and also incentivises companies with lower emissions.

In another encouraging move, 10 leading global viscose producers in China have come together to form the Collaboration for Sustainable Development of Viscose (CV) to promote the sustainable sourcing and responsible production of viscose. These 10 producers collectively account for over 50% of the world’s viscose staple fibre production, and have partnered with two trade associations to adopt a sustainability roadmap for the viscose industry. Built around credible international sustainability standards and programmes, the CV Roadmap aims to provide guidance to viscose producers on sustainable sourcing and production practices.

The CV collaboration will make its debut appearance in the fair’s All About Sustainability zone, where visitors can learn more about this initiative, as well as sustainable developments in the Chinese textile industry. Apart from an educational programme and garment display area, the zone will also feature a number of exhibitors other than CV.

Digital Printing Zone debuts at Spring Edition
While digital printing is rapidly gaining traction in the global textile industry, this is especially so in China due to its potential to reduce pollution during the production process. Amongst the exhibitors looking to take advantage of this in the fair’s new Digital Printing Zone is MS Italy, a market leader in the design, development and distribution of innovative digital ink-jet printing systems and associated consumables, which serves the high-end, roll-to-roll textile printing and specialty material markets. Also exhibiting is DIGITEX which will introduce the latest digital- and inkjet-printed natural and manmade fabrics.

Apart from digital printing exhibitors, a day-long forum will inform fairgoers on the exciting possibilities of digital printing. Held on day 2 of the fair, the Fast Fashion and Digital Printing Application Forum features sessions on fast fashion technology & trends and digital printing applications. These are followed by a series of discussions on topics such as flexible supply chains, business opportunities created by digital printing and IP protection. The forum also includes a presentation on the findings of a six-month study conducted by Fashion Print, a Chinese publication, for which they visited hundreds of textile companies, printing and dyeing enterprises, as well as their suppliers to produce a research paper on the digital textile printing market and technology.

In addition to Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, four other textile fairs also take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center: Yarn Expo Spring, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition, fashion garment fair CHIC and knitting fair PH Value.

  • Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition 2018 is co-organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; and the China Textile Information Centre. For more details on this fair, please visit: www.intertextileapparel.com. To find out more about all Messe Frankfurt textile fairs worldwide, please visit: www.texpertise-network.com.

[1] http://hk.fashionnetwork.com/news/Italian-textile-industry-back-on-growth-track-in-2017,944760.html
[2] http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/china-imposes-environment-protection-tax-beginning-jan-1-239965-newsdetails.html

 

Quelle:

Liam Rodden, Messe Frankfurt (HK)

Cinte Techtextil (c) Messe Frankfurt / Cinte Techtextil China edition
01.03.2018

New date for Cinte Techtextil China 2018 as exhibitor registration opens

Exhibitor registration is open for Cinte Techtextil China, which will take place with an earlier date of 4 – 6 September this year. Asia’s largest biennial event for the entire technical textiles and nonwovens sector, the fair is held in a region that not only continues to grow strongly but is expected to do so for the foreseeable future, not least due to major government initiatives in China that are injecting billions of dollars of investment into the industry.

Exhibitor registration is open for Cinte Techtextil China, which will take place with an earlier date of 4 – 6 September this year. Asia’s largest biennial event for the entire technical textiles and nonwovens sector, the fair is held in a region that not only continues to grow strongly but is expected to do so for the foreseeable future, not least due to major government initiatives in China that are injecting billions of dollars of investment into the industry.

“It is due to the increasing opportunities in the Asian market that we are expecting more European exhibitors to feature at Cinte Techtextil China this year,” Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd outlined. “As the fair attracts a diverse range of trade buyers, including from 12 different application areas such as Buildtech, Clothtech, Geotech, Medtech, Mobiltech and Protech, it is a unique opportunity within Asia for suppliers to meet with the entire industry and maximise the potential of their products across various end-uses and sectors.” While many new European companies are expected this year, some of the returning big brands already confirmed include Trützschler, Dilo and Barnet from Germany, Andritz from France, Stahl from the Netherlands, Itema from Italy and Picanol from Belgium.

Chinese and Asian technical textiles and nonwovens markets continue their upward trajectory
When it comes to technical textiles and nonwovens, the Asian region, and China in particular, is displaying impressive growth, which will remain the case in the coming years.

China overall

  •  The total output of technical textiles and nonwoven products is estimated to reach over 22 million tons in 2020, accounting for 30% of global production, and double that of 2013.
  •  In 2016, China’s technical textile exports were worth USD 23.61 billion. Nine major products surpassed USD 1.5 billion worth of exports each: medical & hygiene textiles, coated textiles, nonwovens, canvas & tarp textiles, ropes, synthetic leather substrates and package textiles.
  • Growth will be seen especially in the following sectors in the coming five years               

                  Filtration & separation textiles
                  Medical & hygiene textiles
                  Geotechnical textil
                  Structural reinforcement textiles
                  Transportation textiles
                  Protective textiles

Nonwovens

  • China accounted for 10.5% of global nonwovens imports in 2015.
  • China alone will account for around 57% of the Asian consumption of nonwovens from 2016 to 2020.
  • According to the China Nonwovens & Industrial Textiles Association (CNITA), the following nonwoven sectors will experience the highest growth in this period:

                 Environmental protection
                 Medical, healthcare and elderly care
                 Emergency services and public security
                 New-energy automotive
                ‘Belt and Road’ supporting industries

Man-made fibres

  • China currently accounts for 65% of world market share of man-made fibres, with demand in the wider Asian region expected to remain strong in coming years thanks to growing populations and rising living standards in China and emerging Asian countries.
  • The driving force is not only clothing, but also new applications such as the filtration, construction, protection and transportation industries.
Intertextile Shanghai, Taiwan Pavillion (c) Messe Frankfurt
26.02.2018

Largest range of exhibitors from Asia awaits at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

For buyers that prioritise having the widest range of sourcing options in one place, their best bet is March’s Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics. Boasting pavilions from Japan, Korea, Pakistan and Taiwan, individual exhibitors from Hong Kong, India, Indonesia and Vietnam, not to mention 2,800-plus Chinese exhibitors, the fair is the largest gathering of Asian suppliers under one roof for the spring / summer sourcing season. To ensure convenience for buyers, international exhibitors are grouped by country or region, while Chinese exhibitors are located in product halls including fabrics for casualwear, functional wear / sportswear, ladieswear, lingerie & swimwear, shirting and suiting, as well as for accessories and denim.

In total, around 3,300 exhibitors will showcase their apparel fabrics and accessories at the fair, with the SalonEurope zone hosting premium suppliers from Europe – including pavilions and zones from France, Germany, Italy and Turkey – while the International Hall also houses other overseas exhibitors from the likes of Argentina, Australia, Peru the US and elsewhere.

For buyers that prioritise having the widest range of sourcing options in one place, their best bet is March’s Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics. Boasting pavilions from Japan, Korea, Pakistan and Taiwan, individual exhibitors from Hong Kong, India, Indonesia and Vietnam, not to mention 2,800-plus Chinese exhibitors, the fair is the largest gathering of Asian suppliers under one roof for the spring / summer sourcing season. To ensure convenience for buyers, international exhibitors are grouped by country or region, while Chinese exhibitors are located in product halls including fabrics for casualwear, functional wear / sportswear, ladieswear, lingerie & swimwear, shirting and suiting, as well as for accessories and denim.

In total, around 3,300 exhibitors will showcase their apparel fabrics and accessories at the fair, with the SalonEurope zone hosting premium suppliers from Europe – including pavilions and zones from France, Germany, Italy and Turkey – while the International Hall also houses other overseas exhibitors from the likes of Argentina, Australia, Peru the US and elsewhere.

Japan Pavilion keeps ‘Banshu-Ori’ tradition alive
Organised by the Japan Fashion Week Organization (JFW), the Japan Pavilion will house 22 exhibitors and also feature a Japan Trend Corner. After the immense popularity of this pavilion with buyers in previous editions, the organisers are in a good position to comment on the trends in the local market. “The now mature Chinese market tends to seek out very different types of products and purchase in smaller batches, which is a world away from the mass-production focus of the past,” JFW commented.

Included in this edition’s Japan Pavilion are three companies from the Nishiwaki region, which is famous for its ‘Banshu-Ori’, or Banshu weave. Banshu-Ori is a yarn-dyed fabric, woven into various patterns, such as checks and stripes, with yarns that are dyed before being woven by weaving machines. This tradition dates back to 1792, and will be showcased by Bon Co Ltd, Ueyama Orimono Corp and Kuwamura Co Ltd at the fair. Bon will showcase a range of new products using this traditional technique, including organic cotton fabrics, paper yarn fabrics and indigo items. Ueyama Orimono, which boasts Japan’s largest dyeing factory in Nishiwaki, designs its own fabrics in Tokyo, and will present cotton, cotton / linen and medium-thin yarn-dyed fabrics at the fair. Kuwamura will showcase fabrics based on 100% yarn-dyed cotton, as well as cotton and cotton-blend materials.

Taiwan Pavilion the place to find innovation
The Taiwan Pavilion, with over 40 participating companies, is a guaranteed source of innovation at the fair, with a number of exhibitors also offering eco-friendly options. Some of the highlights include:

  • Keen Ching Industrial: they will have a number of their patented KCC-branded zippers at the fair including a durable double-coil zipper, an invisible zipper with a movable retainer box, a track type water-repellent zipper, a curved metal zipper and more.
  • Handseltex Industrial: will showcase a wide range of products including lace, jacquard and mesh, made with the likes of organic cotton and recycled polyester with an eco-friendly production process.
  • Paltex: the company’s ‘From Waste to Yarn’ regeneration system involves turning waste fishing nets and plastic bottles from the ocean into polyester and nylon fabrics, membranes and trimmings.
  • Superwill: their unique gradient fabric combines specialty yarns and a special knitting process, and features a thickness that decreases from top to bottom. This design allows the fabric to be tailored to different garments.
  • Tri Ocean Textile: will feature its own DreamFel® high-performance filament polypropylene yarn which is lightweight, durable and environmentally friendly, and used in sports & outdoor apparel and outdoor furniture.

The Taiwan Pavilion will be full of innovative textile solutions again this edition
The Korea and Pakistan Pavilions round out the Asian offerings. Nearly 60 Korean exhibitors will showcase predominantly manmade, fancy, knitted, acetate woven, tricot, jacquard, faux leather and printed fabrics, as well as lace and embroidery, for ladieswear, while other members will feature fabrics for sportswear and outdoor wear. Those from Pakistan, meanwhile, will feature in the Beyond Denim hall and offer a wide range of denim products.  

In addition to Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, four other textile fairs also take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center: Yarn Expo Spring, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition, fashion garment fair CHIC and knitting fair PH Value.

Quelle:

Messe Frankfurt

intertextile, Shanghai (c) Messe Frankfurt GmbH
20.02.2018

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition 2018, 14 – 16 March 2018

As the global textile industry’s most comprehensive sourcing summit for the spring / summer season, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics is naturally the ideal place to find the latest developments in product innovation and sustainability. This is especially true in the fair’s Beyond Denim zone, which this edition will feature over 110 exhibitors from China, Japan, Pakistan, Turkey and elsewhere. Adding to a total of some 3,300 exhibitors from around 22 countries and regions, they provide sourcing options for the entire industry, from fabrics for ladieswear, menswear, suiting, shirting, lingerie and swimwear to high-end wool fabrics, original pattern designs, functional & performance fabrics, sustainability products & services, digital printing technologies, garment & fashion accessories and more.

As the global textile industry’s most comprehensive sourcing summit for the spring / summer season, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics is naturally the ideal place to find the latest developments in product innovation and sustainability. This is especially true in the fair’s Beyond Denim zone, which this edition will feature over 110 exhibitors from China, Japan, Pakistan, Turkey and elsewhere. Adding to a total of some 3,300 exhibitors from around 22 countries and regions, they provide sourcing options for the entire industry, from fabrics for ladieswear, menswear, suiting, shirting, lingerie and swimwear to high-end wool fabrics, original pattern designs, functional & performance fabrics, sustainability products & services, digital printing technologies, garment & fashion accessories and more.

Denim enriched with volcanic ash: the latest innovation from Orta Anadolu
Volcanic ash is not uncommon in beauty products – it is known as Mother Nature’s skin purifier after all, and used as an exfoliator for example – but it is far less common in the textile industry. Orta Anadolu are set to change that with their BIOWARE denim which is enriched with mineralised volcanic ash to create an odour absorbing effect. This technology captures and absorbs odour compounds that would normally pass through the fabric, neutralising bad bacteria while retaining the helpful bacteria that common deodorisers, which contain harsh substances, normally eliminate. This leads to a more environmentally friendly product that is better for the user’s skin.

Orta will also be presenting BIOCHARGE at Intertextile, which, according to the company, is the world’s first denim fabric for muscle wellness. Infused with minerals, Orta state that BIOCHARGE is medically proven to refresh muscles, relieve muscle tension and optimise body balance. They will also present their BOUNCE stretch range, with high elasticity and a ‘street’ style, while CHRONICLE, another in their S/S 19 range, is a blend of heritage and future styles.

US Denim Mills blend tomorrow’s technology with yesterday’s style
Another innovative denim firm exhibiting at Intertextile Shanghai, and another blending old and new, is US Denim Mills. According to the company, their collection at the fair will “harness tomorrow’s textile advances to revitalise the great style visions of the past by adding fashion, comfort, performance and sustainability advantages to authentic denim looks.” This collection includes:

• Selvedge: using the company’s legacy selvedge looms to produce bi-stretch ‘SelvedgeX’ while experimenting with blends of natural yarns and high-tech fibre blends in its ‘HeritEdge+’ range
• Stretch: including ‘Flex 360’ bi-stretch denim with a slight cross-bias freedom, and ‘Modern Stretches’ with a higher stretch range for intense comfort
• SoftWear: advanced finishing treatments for superior soft touch from natural fibre blended yarns and softness-selected weaves
• Sustainable: new additions to the range of recycled and natural ‘GreenEgo’ denims

Kipas Denim step up their sustainability efforts
Well aware of the effect denim production has on the environment, Kipas Denim’s multi-faceted programme to address this is one of the most comprehensive in the denim sector. Their recycled yarn initiative includes recycling waste yarn from the production process, while it also takes waste cotton yarn and blends it with REPREVE® fibres to create an eco-friendly denim fabric. Kipas also uses BCI cotton and organic cotton, and targets each to be 15% and 5% of total consumption, respectively. Furthermore, their Conservablue technology aims to reduce the environmental impact of the dyeing process by eliminating the use of rinsing overflow boxes before and after the indigo dye boxes, as well as ensuring 100% of applied dyestuff remains on the yarn in the rinsing bath.

As well as the overseas offerings, a wide range of domestic denim exhibitors covering all price and quality points will also feature in Beyond Denim. Some of the more notable brands participating include Advance Denim, Black Peony, Guangzhou Foison and Prosperity Textile.

Denim’s ‘next move’ to be debated in INVISTA panel discussion
The market is changing and so must apparel and textile manufacturers. Low prices and discounts are no longer driving sales the way they used to. Today’s consumer wants better quality, appreciates new technology and is evolving their casualwear style. This is the premise behind the INVISTA-sponsored panel discussion which will take place on day 1 of the fair. Titled ‘Denim’s Next Move – New Opportunities to Keep Growing Sales of Jeans and Casualwear at Retail’, participants will learn what consumers really want in jeans and casualwear, the return of chinos and new fabric technologies that are energising casualwear.

The panel will be moderated by Jane Singer, Director and Head of Market Development at Inside Fashion. Panellists will include representatives from Advance Denim, Guangzhou Conshing Clothing Group, Prosperity Textile and Texhong who will share their latest innovations that will help brands and retailers drive sales and profits.

In addition to Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, four other textile fairs also take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center: Yarn Expo Spring, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition, fashion garment fair CHIC and knitting fair PH Value.

14.02.2018

Change of date for Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition 2018

The 2018 Autumn Edition of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics will take place earlier this year, with the industry’s leading trade fair running from 27 – 29 September instead of its usual October timing. It will be held again at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), its home since 2015. The 2017 fair played host to 4,538 exhibitors from 32 countries and regions, and 77,883 trade buyers from 102 countries and regions.

“After extensive consultation with all stakeholders over the past year, we have come to the decision to bring forward the Autumn Edition to September,” Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of fair co-organiser Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd explained. “The autumn / winter sourcing season has steadily moved earlier in the year, and this change in timing is necessary to ensure Intertextile Shanghai remains the leading business platform for both suppliers and buyers in the global apparel fabrics and accessories industry.”

The 2018 Autumn Edition of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics will take place earlier this year, with the industry’s leading trade fair running from 27 – 29 September instead of its usual October timing. It will be held again at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), its home since 2015. The 2017 fair played host to 4,538 exhibitors from 32 countries and regions, and 77,883 trade buyers from 102 countries and regions.

“After extensive consultation with all stakeholders over the past year, we have come to the decision to bring forward the Autumn Edition to September,” Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of fair co-organiser Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd explained. “The autumn / winter sourcing season has steadily moved earlier in the year, and this change in timing is necessary to ensure Intertextile Shanghai remains the leading business platform for both suppliers and buyers in the global apparel fabrics and accessories industry.”

As in previous editions, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics will be held concurrently with Yarn Expo Autumn, fashion garment fair CHIC and knitting fair PH Value, making this the most comprehensive sourcing platform in the global industry.

More details of the Autumn Edition will be announced after the conclusion of next month’s Spring Edition, which will take place from 14 – 16 March, where some 3,300 exhibitors and around 70,000 trade buyers are expected to converge.

Quelle:

Messe Frankfurt GmbH