From the Sector

What Keeps Consumers Up at Night?

Climate change appears to be a bigger concern for consumers than recent media reports may have indicated. In the ground-breaking, global, quantitative consumer survey, “The Key to Confidence: Consumers and Textile Sustainability—Attitudes, Changing Behaviors, and Outlooks”, commissioned by the OEKO-TEX® Association in commemoration of its 25th Anniversary, climate change ranked third on a list of sixteen modern day worries on the minds of today’s consumers.

“The Key to Confidence” online study was conducted earlier this year with a worldwide sample of more than 11,000 clothing and home textile consumers. Designed and administered by global brand and sustainability research expert, Ellen Karp of Anerca International, the extensive study explored a broad assortment of consumer attitudes about textile sustainability including harmful substances, the industry’s environmental impact, and the social welfare of textile workers.

Prior to answering questions about clothing and home textiles in particular, consumers responded to several queries to gauge their attitudes about sustainability in general. To understand the relative importance of climate change, consumers were asked to pick the top five issues that worry them most from a list of sixteen political, economic, personal, and global problems. “Terrorism” ranked first with 49% of consumers listing it in their top 5, “illness and disease” was second with 42%, and “climate change” rated third with 41%. “My personal finances” came in fourth at 37%. “Opportunities for my children in the future” and “the political leadership in my country” tied for fifth with 31% each.

“Climate change has become a significant issue for consumers,” Karp concludes. “Erratic weather patterns, mounting scientific data, escalating political debate, and first-hand experience with environmental degradation combine to make climate change more of an immediate threat than people considered it to be just a decade ago.”

“For twenty-five years, OEKO-TEX® has helped reduce the use of harmful chemicals and increase sustainable manufacturing practices in the global textile supply chain,” says Anna Czerwinska, Head of Marketing and Communication at OEKO-TEX®. “Our certified clients are industry leaders in the production of compliant, high quality textiles that are tested for harmful substances and responsibly made with respect for the environment and employees. They will be well positioned to capitalize on the growing consumer demands for sustainable textile products.”

A webinar with Ellen Karp presenting the research findings can be viewed at https://rebrand.ly/oekotexTKTCweb. To learn more about “The Key to Confidence: Consumers and Textile Sustainability—Attitudes, Changing Behaviors, and Outlooks”, please contact Trish Martin at t.martin@oeko-tex.com or Anna Czerwinska at a.czerwinska@oeko-tex.com. Read more about the OEKO-TEX® portfolio of testing, certification, and label products at: www.OEKO-TEX.com

• 1.779 Besucher aus 22 Nationen auf der Suche nach neuen Modekonzepten und Sourcing-Manufakturen
• Marokko auf Beschleunigungskurs im internationalen Sourcing-Wettbewerb
• Kompaktes Angebot marokkanischer Firmen für Denim, Knitwear,geschneiderte Kollektionen in allen Bereichen sowie Zulieferer aus weiteren Nationen
• Neue Kooperationen zur weiteren Internationalisierung der Messe und Professionalisierung der marokkanischen Bekleidungsindustrie Neu: Kooperation mit Messe Frankfurt Neu: Partnerschaft mit dem portugiesischen Textilverband
• Marrakesch: ein Zusammentreffen der Kulturen – mit neuem Highlight des YSL Museums

Unter deutlichen Zeichen des Wachstums präsentierte sich die diesjährige Messe MAROC IN MODE - MAROC SOURCING in Marrakesch, veranstaltet vom marokkanischen Modeverband AMITH mit Unterstützung des Außenhandelsministerium sowie Maroc Export und weiteren Institutionen. Mit 1.779 Besuchern – 1.020 aus Marokko und 759 aus 21 Nationen - registrierten die Messeveranstalter einen Zuwachs von 19 % im Vergleich zur Vorjahresmesse. Bei den Besuchern aus dem Ausland dominierte Frankreich mit 23 %, Spanien 17 % und Deutschland 13 %. Es folgten Besucher aus Italien, Großbritannien, Portugal, Russland, sowie aus weiteren europäischen Nationen wie Belgien, Niederlande, Polen, Österreich, Schweiz, Schweden. Aus Afrika kamen Besucher aus Algerien, dem Senegal, Mauritius und Tunesien. Auch die USA waren als Besucherland vertreten. Die Besucher setzten sich aus allen Handelsbereichen wie Modekonzerne, Filialisten, Online-Handel oder markenstarke Modehersteller zusammen. Im Fokus standen die Recherchen nach neuen Produktionsunternehmen für schnelle Modethemen, aber auch innovative Produktionen wie beispielsweise ökologische Denimwear. MAROC SOURCING bot einen Überblick über internationale Vorlieferanten der Industrie aus Afrika, Europa und Asien. Marokko auf Beschleunigungskurs für internationale Bekleidungsproduktionen ‚Der Textilsektor in Marokko hat eine neue Geschwindigkeit aufgenommen, die sich auch in der Vielfalt der marokkanischen Aussteller auf der Messe widerspiegelt. 2016 betrugt der Exportumsatz 34 Mrd. DH (ca. 3 Mrd. EUR), die Prognosen für 2017 sehen eine Steigerung von 4% für 2017, so dass der Rekordexport von 36 Mrd. DH erwartet werden kann’, äußert sich Mohamed Tazi, Generaldirektor von AMITH. Bereits 2016 hatte Marokko sein zweitbestes Exportergebnis nach Europa verzeichnet und eine Steigerung von 9% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr erzielt. Die marokkanische Textilindustrie ist der größte Arbeitgeber in Marokko: 183.000 Festangestellte und 420.000 unmittelbar geschaffene Arbeitsplätze durch 1.600 Textilunternehmen, davon 1.300 mit Exportaktivitäten.

Besucherstatements
Görgens Group, Petra Meierjohann, Produktmanager, Deutschland
Die Messe „Maroc in Mode“ war für uns als Unternehmen sehr interessant. Wir konnten auf der Messe Lieferanten für unser neues Label im nachhaltigen Bereich finden. Wir haben eine relativ große Auswahl an Lieferanten für Oberteile, sowie Jeans Anbietern gefunden, die auch nach ökologischen Standards produzieren. Wir waren nicht das erste Mal auf der Messe und konnten so auch unsere bestehenden Kontakte vertiefen. Die Messe bietet uns eine gute Übersicht und erleichtert uns die Suche nach neuen Lieferanten.

TEDDY SMITH, Frau Cambon, Sourcing Manager, Frankreich
Die Strukturierung der Maroc in Mode und Maroc Sourcing in verschiedene Ecosysteme auf einer Ebene war gelungen. Die Vielfalt ist überzeugend, d. h. auch Strumpfwaren und sogar Schuhe zu finden. Die Erweiterung dieses Angebotes auf der nächsten Veranstaltung, z. B. mit Lederwaren wie Gürtel, Handtaschen etc.. würde ich sehr begrüßen.

Ausstellerstatements
Platform & Design (Tanger), Frau Nisrine Amrani, Product Developer
Zum dritten Mal stellen wir auf der MAROC IN MODE aus. Jede Messe bringt uns neue Kunden und gleichzeitig festigen wir hier unsere bestehenden Kundenkontakte. Perfekt ist für uns auch die parallel stattfindende SOURCING in MAROC, auf der wir immer neue Vorlieferanten finden. In den letzten Jahren haben sich beide Messen stetig weiter entwickelt. Mit den Marketingmaßnahmen werden wichtige prospektive Kunden für uns gewonnen.

Unser Unternehmen zählt zu den großen in Marokko mit einer Fläche von über 25.000 qm. Wir bieten Komplettangebote von Vorprodukten, Accessoires, Stoffen bis zu Design und Produktion an. Stoffe beziehen wir vielfach aus Italien und Spanien. Mit diesem ‚all-in-house’-Konzept bedienen wir weltweit Kunden – aus Europa bis zu Nordamerika.

Modaland (Casablanca), Frau Soumia Tahiri Alaoui, Merchandise Senior
Zum dritten Mal stellen wir auf der MAROC IN MODE aus. Wir produzieren Jeans, Jacken sowie alle Arten von Fertigbekleidung. Wir sind versiert in FOB, CMT und eigenen Kollektionen. Wir sind BSCI auditiert und produzieren ökologisch. Wir sind nun in Kontakten zu deutschen Firmen (Marken, Agenten und online-Shopping-Portalen).

Nicht zuletzt auch mit Hilfe der eingeführten Ecosysteme, die zur Stärkung der Professionalität der marokkanischen Textilindustrie und weiterer Industrien beitragen, investiert die marokkanische Regierung in Industrie 4.0 und unterstützt verstärkt intelligente Produktionsmechanismen für eine flexiblere, produktivere und optimiertere, aber auch ökologischere Produktion. Innovativ bot sich auch die Präsentation der Aussteller dar. Erstmals wurde ein Zelt aufgebaut, das auf einer Fläche von 5.000 qm und damit auch auf einer Ebene die verschiedenen Segmente angelehnt an die Ecosysteme Denim, Knit, Tailored Fashion und Fast Fashion sowie das Angebot von MAROC SOURCING präsentierte. Die 128 Aussteller auf der MAROC IN MODE & MAROC SOURCING zeigten sich sehr zufrieden mit den Ergebnissen der Messen. Sie lobten den exzellenten Austausch auf der Messe und die hohe Qualität der Besucher. Die meisten der Aussteller bieten FOB, CMT und eigene Kollektionen an. Hersteller und Vorlieferanten aus dem Ledersektor waren zum ersten Mal auf der Messe präsent; dieser Bereich wird zukünftig weiter ausgebaut. Der Verband verstärkt das internationale Netzwerk mit neuen Partnerschaften ATP Portugal Die Zusammenarbeit zwischen AMITH und dem portugiesischen Textilverband ATP wurden auf der Messe fixiert. Sowohl Marokko als auch Portugal verzeichnen ähnlich positive Signale für das Wachstum in der Textilindustrie. Um weitere Synergien in den Märkten für High Street-Fashion zu mobilisieren, werden die Verbände enger kooperieren. Sie werden gemeinsam ein ‚transnationales Ecosystem’ aufstellen, öffentlich und institutionell gemeinsame Ziele in der Produktivitätssteigerung setzen. Bereits auf dieser Messe waren ca. 20 Aussteller aus Portugal vertreten. Messe Frankfurt

Ein weiteres Memorandum zur Kooperation wurde zwischen AMITH und Messe Frankfurt unterzeichnet. Messe Frankfurt, weltweit agierender Messeveranstalter, wird mit seinem Netzwerk an Präsenzen in 150 Nationen, neue Perspektiven für MAROC IN MODE & MAROC SOURCING entwickeln. Mit dieser Zusammenarbeit werden insbesondere die Mittelmeeranrainerstaaten und Afrika ins Visier genommen. Messe Frankfurt ist bereits in Äthiopien und Südafrika aktiv. Die ‚Win-win’-Situation sieht vor, dass Marokko verstärkt auf den internationalen Frankfurter Messen Präsenz zeigt.

• 'Cotton Insights' Looks to the Future
• Register now!
• Save the Date! The countdown has started for the renowned International Cotton Conference, which will take place from 21st to 23rd March 2018 in Bremen.

As its theme 'Cotton Insights' illustrates, the Cotton Conference will provide a deep insight into the world of cotton, determine future challenges and offer solutions. Solutions that are not only important for the specialised cotton world, but also for the entire cotton supply chain from processing to textile retailing, because they focus on the needs of the end consumer.

The conference traditionally takes place in the historic Town Hall of the Hanseatic City of Bremen, in the immediate vicinity of the Cotton Exchange. Once again, more than 450 participants from around the world are expected. The Bremen Cotton Exchange and the Fibre Institute Bremen are the joint hosts of the Conference.

"We used the time after the end of our Cotton Conference in March 2016 to carefully analyse market developments and determine current topics and areas of activity that are of intense concern to the industry. They are of great benefit to the participants, so it's worth the visit", emphasise Elke Hortmeyer, Director of Communications and International Relations at the Cotton Exchange and Axel Drieling, Senior Manager Cotton at the Fibre Institute Bremen.

The subjects range from traceability and authenticity testing of cotton, to new requirements for cotton quality, process optimisation through digitalisation, future trends and production and, last but not least, the status of the sustainability debate. In all segments, the Conference offers informative lectures and panel discussions which appeal to a wide audience and are of overriding interest. Separate forums are offered for experts in the fields of science and research.

On Tuesday, March 20th, prior to the International Cotton Conference, the publisher and editors of the leading national daily newspaper “Weser Kurier” invite participants to their economic summit 'Sustain', in cooperation with the Bremen Cotton Exchange. Here, an expert forum will discuss development prospects on the African continent. As is well-known, almost 55 million people in Africa live from cotton cultivation which will be one of the focal points.

As of now, potential interested parties will receive up to date and detailed information about the Conference content and its subjects on the Conference homepage, as well as in regular newsletters and, moreover, by active press work. It is already possible to register for the Conference online and to make hotel bookings via the Bremen Tourist Office. Please, find further information here: http://cotton-conference-bremen.de/
 

• HPR is the highest status a plant can achieve for fire risk prevention and protection
• The site Ideal Fibres & Fabrics Comines is the second in the Beaulieu International Group to reach HPR status
• Underlines Group’s commitment to risk prevention at B.I.G. sites & to reinforcing our strong business contingency plan

Wielsbeke, Belgium – Beaulieu Yarns, the global supplier of high-quality polyamide and polypropylene yarns, is pleased to announce the achievement of Highly Protected Risk (HPR) status for its French production site, Ideal Fibres & Fabrics Comines. Awarded by FM Global, HPR designation means a facility meets the highest industry standards for property protection.

FM Global, Beaulieu International Group’s (B.I.G.) industrial property and business interruption insurer for the past two years, offers a unique concept that supports the Group in reducing its exposure to loss and increases its business resilience. A dedicated worldwide team of engineers focuses on providing assistance and protection of its assets, helping the Group to achieve a higher level of risk protection.

The Ideal Fibres & Fabrics Comines site produces high quality yarns for a large variety of application and market segments including the automotive industry. It scored exceptionally well in its FM Global assessment which focused on aspects including fire protection, protection against natural hazard, mechanical breakdown of machinery and also cyber risks.

Its overall risk mark of 76 ranks it within the top 25% of its industry for fire risk prevention and protection.

Commenting on the Award, Emmanuel Colchen, Global Sales Director Yarns within BU Beaulieu Engineered Products, said: “This HPR yarn production site reinforces strongly our supply chain security and demonstrates our engagement towards our customers and partners. Our contingency planning and risk management are essential, well-considered elements within our long-term business strategy to demanding sectors such as Automotive and Commercial & Residential floor covering contracts.”

Ideal Fibres & Fabrics Comines is the second facility in the Group to attain HPR status, and the very first in Europe. Pinnacle Polymers LLC in the USA also achieved the HPR as a chemical plant, which is a rare achievement within the chemical business. Fire risk prevention is part of the Group’s broader risk management activities. B.I.G. is investing in increasing the level of protection at all B.I.G. plants in order to protect its business continuity.

The divisions of B.I.G. are also implementing a number of safety programmes to raise awareness of workplace safety and to maintain strong safety records.

Karena Cancilleri, Vice President BU Beaulieu Engineered Products, commented: “I am proud of Beaulieu Yarns for achieving the highly-regarded FM Global HPR Award and setting an example for the whole Beaulieu International Group. This positive step reflects the strong commitment of the Engineered Products division and the rest of the Group to improving safety and protecting our workplaces and our production facilities.”

Beaulieu Yarns received the HPR Award at a ceremony on November 7, 2017 attended by all staff, and representatives of B.I.G. Management, Beaulieu Yarns Management and FM Global Management.

Intertextile Shanghai concluded its 2017 Autumn Edition on 13 October as the strong business results and praise from the worldwide participants once again affirmed its reputation as the world’s most effective apparel fabrics and accessories trade event in terms of boosting sales and product sourcing. Knowing the fair covered an all-encompassing range of products that cater to all sourcing needs, 77,883 buyers travelled from 102 countries and regions (2016: 73,927, 90 countries and regions) to Shanghai to source. This year, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Russia, Taiwan, the UK and the US were the top 10 visitor countries and regions after Mainland China.

Meanwhile, a total of 4,538 exhibitors from 32 countries and regions (2016: 4,553, 29 countries and regions) also enjoyed the surge of business potential brought by this large number of high-quality trade buyers. The strong line-up of exhibitors, including 10 country and region pavilions – France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Milano Unica (Italy), Pakistan, Taiwan and Thailand – as well as 10 Group Pavilions organised by foremost industry leaders like DuPont, Hyosung, INVISTA and Lenzing, presented a full-spectrum of innovative and fashion offerings in 11 halls across 276,000 sqm (gross) exhibition area, an increase of nearly 6% compared to 2016.

While the nature of textile trade fairs has evolved over recent years, exhibitors’ successful results at this year’s Intertextile Shanghai shows that it is still the industry’s most effective order-writing and business development trade show because it remains the event where the global industry gathers to make purchasing decisions. As a result, many exhibitors see the fair as their business growth engine, and reported positive outlooks for sales after the fair.

Exhibitor opinions
 Ms Erika Jimenez, Development and Purchasing Department, Luca Cuccolini, Spain (SalonEurope)
“A few years ago we decided to explore the Chinese market. Knowing that Intertextile Shanghai is the most comprehensive fair of its kind in Asia, there was no doubt that this would be the fair to expose our brand. Throughout the years we have been satisfied with the visitor flow and business opportunities, especially this year. There has been a good flow of a diverse range of buyers visiting our booth, and we’ve already met with abundant potential buyers on the first day. Our objective is still to get our brand known to local buyers, and by looking at the progress in the first two days, we are even expecting to get orders later on.”

Mr Jean Denerolle, General Manager, Dormeuil, France (Premium Wool Zone)
“There has been lots of visitors coming to our booth on the first two days. Joining Intertextile Shanghai is an effective ways for us to develop the Chinese market. We are happy that the organiser referred a VIP buyer to us. Overall, we succeeded in receiving orders and promoting our brands, so I am pleased with the result this year.”
Mr Max Deery, Global Director, Print Stories Ltd, (for Amanda Kelly Ltd), UK (Verve for Design)
“We are satisfied with the results this year. The Verve for Design zone is well organised, and it’s a busier year compared to last. After day one, we’ve already found more than 10 potential buyers, both old and new customers. We’ve participated in other fairs in Europe as well, and I would say Intertextile Shanghai is in line with these shows, and busier than we expected.”

Mr Luca Maderna, New Age srl, Italy (Verve for Design)
“It’s our 10th year exhibiting in Intertextile. Given the large scale, we can always find new contacts here, and it’s also a great opportunity for us to present our new collection to our regular customers.”
Mr Ederhard Ganns, Managing Director, Union Knopf (HK) Ltd, Germany
“Our target clients are mainly brand owners and resellers. I have successfully met with them and have some promising contacts. We have also developed some new connections with both domestic and overseas customers. Intertextile Shanghai is no doubt the world’s number one show.”

Ms Kang Nan Hee, Assistant Manager, R&D Textile Co Ltd, Korea (Korea Pavilion)
“This is our 10th year at Intertextile Shanghai. Every year, we participate in both the spring and autumn fairs and they have never let us down. Not only can we meet numerous new buyers in each edition, we can also keep pace with the ever-changing market trends in the fabric industry. Besides that, in terms of visitor flow, this fair has always been the strongest. Take this year’s fair as an example. In our estimation, we have already received enquiries from almost 300 buyers and agents on the first two days, which has exceeded our expectations. Therefore, we are expecting some 400 orders in total by end of the fair.”

Mr Taku Ito, Manager, Sojitz Vancet (Shanghai) Trading Co Ltd, Japan (Japan Pavilion)
“We exhibit at this show to find new customers and sales channels in China. We’ve been joining the show for a while now, and we continued this edition as we can always meet new customers – I mean, really ‘new’. This year, there were about 400 companies that visited our booth. It’s also interesting that we are getting more online apparel shops visiting us lately.”

Ms Susan Hon, B2B Marketing Communication Director, North Asia, INVISTA Co Ltd, Hong Kong (Functional Lab & Group Pavilion organiser)
“With the help of Intertextile Shanghai – the most well-known platform in the industry – we can promote our newly launched products more efficiently and enhance the influence of our brand. Our booths were packed with visitors over the three days, with many of them high-quality buyers. Intertextile has always been one of the most important trade fairs for us because of its strength in attracting a wide range of buyers, including an unrivalled number of market-leading brands that no other fairs can offer.”

Mr Martin Yang, Marketing Manager, Nilit Nylon Technologies (Suzhou) Co Ltd, Israel (Functional Lab)
“Our management is satisfied with the results as this is where we can boost our business and sales. On the first day, we’ve already met with nearly 20 potential buyers that are very likely to develop into new orders after the fair. The most attractive trait of Intertextile Shanghai is its ability in gathering large numbers of trade buyers. More importantly, the majority of them are quality buyers who aren’t only our target customers but also keen to place orders. This fair is seen by the industry as the major platform to source as it includes more industry leading suppliers, raw material providers, fabric mills and garment manufacturers compared to other similar fairs, and this is why we are here.”

Mr Syed Kamran Shah, Marketing Manager, Soorty Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan (Beyond Denim)
“Our objectives are to establish connections with Chinese brands and manufacturers, as well as to learn buyers’ expectations in this market. We are happy with the visitor numbers, and Intertextile Shanghai is where buyers really come to make purchasing decisions. Buyers came to talk to us and run tests on our fabrics afterwards, and usually within 2-3 months’ time, we will receive orders. We also like the idea of the Beyond Denim hall as it ensures the effectiveness of gathering and getting in touch with our target buyers.”

Mr Štěpán Kučera, Managing Director, Preciosa Components, China (Accessories Vision)
“This has been Preciosa’s third consecutive appearance at the autumn edition of Intertextile Shanghai, where we continue to see an increase in attendance by our target customers, namely high-end fashion brands from both the Chinese and international markets. Among the 200-plus buyers we met on the first two days of the fair were domestic fashion brands, sourcing managers of overseas brands, garment producers, as well as OEMs & ODMs, and we are more than satisfied with the results. Compared to similar fairs in which we have participated, Intertextile has a stronger focus on sourcing and manufacturing. International brands tend to send their sourcing teams, while local manufacturers and vendors also source here.”

Ms Shanshan Lu, Client Manger, Beijing Ecocert Certification Centre Co Ltd, China (All About Sustainability)
“As Intertextile Shanghai is the largest fair of its kind, we can always find our target customers here which are manufacturers from the Greater China area and the Asia Pacific region. The All About Sustainability zone has enhanced the exhibiting effectiveness as it creates a strong theme that attracts the right visitors to our booth. I think the visitor flow is stronger than last year. On day 1 alone, we received enquiries from over 10 potential customers which included old and new accounts. Moreover, by sharing our certifications in the seminar, our brand got further promoted in the fair. All in all, we are very pleased with this year’s outcome and very likely will return again next year.”
Worldwide buyers impressed with the unparalleled range of sourcing options on offer
While the exhibitors highly valued the fair’s ability in attracting quality, genuine buyers from around the world, these buyers were pleased to find all categories of apparel fabrics and accessories products from the entire industry under one roof.

Buyer opinions
Mr Johnny Lau, Head of Material Management, Quiksilver Asia Sourcing Ltd, Hong Kong
“The strongest trait of Intertextile Shanghai is its scale and aptitude in gathering the entire industry in one place. I believe no matter which sector of the industry or market you belong to – suiting, casual wear or ladieswear; high-end or fast fashion – you are ensured to find the right suppliers here. The fair houses a full-spectrum of suppliers which ease the sourcing process for purchasing departments like us. To maintain brand competitiveness, it is getting more important for us nowadays to know about suppliers and manufacturers from around the world, so we were also impressed with the fair’s internationalism and had unexpected returns from this trip.”

Mr Luis Alfonso Yepes Londono, Manager, Yetex SAS, Columbia
“Among all trade shows, Intertextile Shanghai is the most influential one for my business, even compared to the European shows. Not only can I find local suppliers, but the fair literally puts brands from around the globe under one roof. This morning I discussed with three local companies that match my interest. Their fabrics were of good quality and competitive pricing, so I will soon make a decision and place orders.”

Ms Zhou Jie, General Manager, Shenzhen New Look Fashion Co Ltd, China
“Intertextile Shanghai is a comprehensive trade fair, and what’s unique about this fair is its unparalleled ability in gathering both domestic and premium international apparel fabrics and accessories suppliers. Therefore, the sourcing options in this fair cater to all market demands. I can say Intertextile is a fair that all fashion brands can’t miss as one can definitely find all kids of materials here. We sent over 10 colleagues from the sourcing and design departments to this year’s fair and sourced around 80% of the fabrics we need for the next season’s collection from about eight exhibitors.”

The next Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics is the Spring Edition, held from 14 – 16 March 2018.
Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 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.

At JEC Asia 2017 (1-3 November), the international textile group CHOMARAT will receive a JEC Innovation Award in the Sports & Leisure category for its C-PLY™ Hexagonal with visual & structural stitching. “CHOMARAT provided NEILPRYDE and COBRA with its C-PLY™ Non-Crimp Fabric (NCF) technology to help them manufacture an innovative windfoil board, and we are very proud to be rewarded with our partners”, says Pascal JOUBERT DES OUCHES, Sports Equipment Market Director at CHOMARAT.

C-PLYTM HEXAGONAL COMBINES NEW CARBON LOOK AND PERFORMANCE

The unusual stitching of this carbon multiaxial NCF reinforcement combines visual appeal and mechanical performance. C-PLY™ Hexagonal is an innovative carbon NCF with a unique stitching yarn designed to be visible within the resin and to capture resin colour pigments. The stitching yarn also improves fracture toughness compared to standard NCF.
“We researched the right stitching yarn among multiple options before coming up with a tailor-made yarn solution. C-PLY™ Hexagonal provides a unique honeycomb carbon design that appeals to end users”, adds Philippe SANIAL, R&T Director at CHOMARAT.

A WIDE RANGE, FROM AERONAUTICS AND AUTOMOTIVE TO SPORTS & LEISURE APPLICATIONS

Originally dedicated to the design of aerospace and automotive parts, the concept is now successfully applied to the sports & leisure sector. In this innovative windfoil board construction, tows are spread to create thin plies, which are then stitched with precise ±45° angles. The C-PLY™ NCF structure respects the fibre alignment and is optimized in terms of fibre angles and ply weights, thanks to unique spreading technology. The result is a leading-edge carbon NCF reinforcement allowing structural design benefits, premium surface quality and overall parts cost savings. “Bringing a new carbon visual signature for our high-performance C-PLY™ range of NCF is a key to boost retail sales in the whole sports & consumers product industry”, concludes Pascal JOUBERT DES OUCHES.

CHIC 2017 AUTUMN – Schanghai, 11.-13. Oktober 2017
Mit Blick auf die Zukunft

CHIC als die wichtigste Plattform für das Modebusiness in China hat die Zukunft im Visier

• Mehr als 65.700 Besucher aus ganz China und dem Ausland
• Exzellente Performance chinesischer und internationaler Marken mit Fokus auf Qualität und Akzent auf Kollektionen im Debut-Luxus-Bereich
• Corporate Social Responsibility nimmt immens an Bedeutung zu

“Wir unterliegen keinen Konventionen und ruhen uns nicht auf vergangenen Erfolgen aus.”
Chen Dapeng, Leiter CHIC und Vize-Präsident von CNGA

Insgesamt 65.722 Fachbesucher nahmen an der CHIC 2017 Autumn teil. Ein besonderer Schwerpunkt wurde auf neue und innovative Kollektion gelegt. Mehr als je zuvor suchen Händler nach hoher Qualität und exklusiven Kollektionen. Zusätzlich spielen auch Chinas Bestrebungen für einen sauberen Planeten eine wichtige Rolle im Modebusiness. Ein „grüner Faden“ zog sich durch die gesamt CHIC Autumn 2017.

CHIC setzt verstärkt auf das Thema “Corporate Social Responsibility”. Das China Fashion Forum widmete die Inhalte dieser Ausgabe ganz dem Thema. Einen bahnbrechenden Impuls gab die Rede von Herrn Sun Ruizhe, Präsident von China National Textile and Apparel Council, in der er die Bedeutung von Nachhaltigkeit in der heutigen Wirtschaft betonte. „Es ist eine Pflicht“, appelliert er an die gesamte Bekleidungsindustrie.

Die florierende Marktwirtschaft in China war auch auf der Messe spürbar. Die Initiative „One Belt, One Road“ trägt zur Stimulation des Marktes bei, belebt neue Absatzregionen und unterstützt den Handel in der weltweiten Bekleidungsindustrie. Mehr als sonst nutzten die Aussteller die Messe, um technologische, ökologische und moderne Neuheiten vorzustellen.

815 Modemarken präsentieren neue Fashion Styles
783 Aussteller aus 16 Ländern und Regionen präsentierten 815 Modemarken auf der CHIC. Der Großteil der Aussteller kam aus China, aber auch viele Nationen aus Europa, wie Dänemark, Frankreich, Großbritannien, Griechenland, Italien, Polen, Schweden, aus Asien, darunter Indien, Pakistan, Südkorea, Hongkong, Japan, und aus Amerika, wie die USA und Brasilien, profitierten von dieser Modebusiness-Plattform. Klar definierte Segmente waren in 9 Ausstellungsbereiche strukturiert: URBAN VIEW, NEW LOOK, KIDS PARADISE, FASHION JOURNEY, HERITAGE, IMPULSES, SECRET STARS, SUPERIOR FACTORY, THE UNIT. Integriert als Shows-in-Show: CHIC YOUNG BLOOD, Shanghai Bag Expo und PREVIEW IN CHINA aus Südkorea.

Die Modeneuheiten
Smarte Maßanfertigungsmodelle, smarte Modeprodukte und smarte synergetische Innovationen wurden vorgestellt. Ein Highlight war der Shaoxing Pavillon der einen Schwerpunkt auf Smart Casualwear legte. Unter den Ausstellern waren 13 Unternehmen für Formalwear neben Herstellern für perfekte Maßanfertigung, die ihre Kollektionen präsentierten. Bespoke Menswear war eines der führenden Themen auf der CHIC Autumn mit Spezialisten wie CEZON, ASPOP, TAIZHOU GOLDJITAI GARMENT, LONG-SAILING und JINYUANYANG. Die Begehrlichkeit von Maßanfertigungen spiegelt die Marktnachfrage nach Individualität und Personalisierung wider. So stellte selbst die Jeanswear-Marke IN CELL ihren Bespoke-Service auf der Messe vor.

Im Bereich KIDS PARADISE zeigten die Schuluniform-Marken ETON KIDD und YUANLOU Innovationen wie Kleidungsstücke mit antibakterieller, wasserabweisender, anti-Schmutz und antiallergischer Funktion. YUANLOU präsentierte des Weiteren eine tragbare Ortungstechnologie, mit deren Hilfe Eltern den Aufenthaltsort ihres Kindes ermitteln können. Neben der Standpräsentation veranstaltete YUANLOU auch ein Seminar zur Bedeutung von sozialer Verantwortung im Bereich von Schuluniformen und deren Umsetzung durch die Verwendung von umweltfreundlichen und gesundheitsverträglichen Materialien. Eines ihrer Haupt-Exportländer ist Großbritannien. HLL TECHNOLOGY bietet Materialien und Heimtextilien mit Anti-Mücken-Schutz für Kinder und Schwangere, die 90% aller Mücken abhalten.

Im THE UNIT-Bereich nahm unter anderem TENGFEI Technology teil, die tragbare Bekleidungstechnologie mit Modeaspekten verbinden. Ihr „Body Plus First Guardian“-BH besitzt eine Chipkarte, die den Herzschlag beim Sport aufzeichnet. Zudem präsentierten sie ihre 3D-Technologie, die eine nahtlose Produktion ermöglicht.

Weiteres Highlight der Messe war ,fast fashion/fast response´.
Im Bereich Shanghai Bag Expo erfuhren Marken wie CARLTON, der UK-Spezialist für Taschen, besondere Aufmerksamkeit. Auch die Taschenkollektion von CALVIN KLEIN kam bei den Besuchern gut an. Ebenso viel Aufmerksamkeit erregte auch LOVCAT, die beliebte It-Bag vieler Prominenter.

Auf der Messe war ein immenses Upgrade sichtbar, vor allem viele Aussteller im Womenswear-Bereich boten exklusive Styles wie CARLA LOPEZ, AMANDA NAVAI, ONCITE. Zu den Damenmodeanbietern im Bereich URBAN VIEW zählt auch LYSHOWS, ein Modekonglomerat aus Shenzen, der auf der CHIC 27 Marken präsentierte, darunter Strickmode, neue chinesische Mode mit traditionellen Reminiszenzen und weitere modische Produkte. REDSHOW zeigte seine Urbanwear Parka-Kollektion sowie seine Designerkollektion Beide wurden von den Besuchern sehr positiv aufgenommen und verbuchten eine Vielzahl an Aufträgen. Ein weiterer Eyecatcher war die Haute Couture Marke LIU SHI WORKSHOP.

Elegante Womenswear, Menswear, Schuhe und Modeaccessoires wurden im italienischen Pavillon und im französischen Pavillon “Paris Forever” im internationalen Bereich FASHION JOURNEY präsentiert. Die koreanische Beteiligung PREVIEW IN CHINA fokussierte diesmal (auf) Designermarken und erfuhr damit viel Aufmerksamkeit. Einzelaussteller aus Kanada, Dänemark, Griechenland zeigten ihre neuesten Kollektionen von Kaschmir-Womenswear, Hüten und Schmuck.

Der deutliche Konsumententrend zu mehr Individualität führt zu einer steigenden Nachfrage nach Accessoires; diese Entwicklung reflektiert der Bereich SECRET STARS. Vor allem nationale Aussteller wie das hochwertige Hut-Unternehmen HASUPTAM zeigen hier die neuesten Accessoire-Trends. Aber auch ausländische Aussteller wie KAZA aus Japan und ZIIO aus Italien bedienen den immer detailverliebteren und modebewussteren Geschmack chinesischer Konsumenten.

Junge Designer-Streetwear wurde auf der CHIC YOUNG BLOOD ausgestellt, darunter AMAZONAS aus Brasilien, die mit jugendlichen Flipflops überzeugten. Die junge Damenmodekollektion von SOUP, eine koreanische Marke mit rund 300 Läden in Korea und 12 in China, erregte großes Aufsehen.

Besondere Aufmerksamkeit erhielten die jungen, aufstrebenden Designer im IMPULSES-Bereich, wie die ästhetische Kollektion von Hua Mu Shen, die frische Styles mit Elementen der traditionellen chinesischen Kultur verbindet oder der Gothic-Style von Shi Jie. Die polnische Marke Mara Gibbucci hatte im IMPULSES-Bereich ihren China-Start und überzeugte die Besucher mit ihren Leinenkleidern.

Der Umweltschwerpunkt auf der CHIC – die ‚Sustainability Zone’
Die von China National Textil and Apparel Council organisierte Sustainability Zone in Halle 2 feierte auf der CHIC ihre Premiere und zog direkt viele Besucher an. Neben Modeherstellern, die ihre neuesten Innovationen hinsichtlich umweltfreundlicher Produktionsmethoden und Social Responsibility-Initiativen vorstellten, fand hier auch das China Fashion Forum statt, das sich auf Corporate Social Responsibility konzentrierte. China setzt auf die Philosophie von Umweltschutz und sozialer Verantwortung. Umweltfreundliche Initiativen wurden von vielen Unternehmen ins Leben gerufen, wie von FRUIT DYE aus Foshan City, Guangdong Provinz, welche Textilien zu 100% ohne chemische Zusätze färben oder die Entwicklung einer Kaffee-Karbon-Faser, hergestellt aus Kaffeeresten, durch SHANGHAI DIFFERENT CHEMICAL FIBRE, Shangtex Group Shanghai. Das Thema wird auf der kommenden Märzveranstaltung aufgegriffen und erweitert, z.B. mit der Einführung des Bereichs CHIC GREEN für umweltfreundliche Mode.

Servicemotor CHIC
Die Dienstleistungen im Bereich Matchings mit Handelszusammenführungen wurden weiter ausgebaut, z.B. mit dem neuen Sevicetool “CHIC app”, das bei der diesjährigen Herbstausgabe zum ersten Mal zum Einsatz kam. Die „CHIC app“ liefert Besuchern nützliche Hinweise für ihren Messebesuch. Aussteller profitieren von der Möglichkeit, Besucher direkt kontaktieren zu können, sobald diese das Messegelände betreten haben. Die „CHIC app“ ist nur während der Messezeit und ausschließlich auf dem Messegelände aktiv. Alle Daten werden anschließend gelöscht. Besucher können sich so schneller legitimieren, eine insgesamt verbesserte Besuchserfahrung machen.

Die VIP-Besucher-Lounge begrüßte Besuchergruppen von wichtigen Onlineplattformen wie JD.com, amazon.cn, Tmall, netease; von Multibrand-Shops und Showrooms wie Dong Liang, tucheng, THE MIX PLACE, Fashion Stone, Water Stone Market, Agenturen wie Beijing Junsi Yi Zhuopin. Alle zeigten großes Interesse an internationalen Kollektionen.

Mit 25 Jahren Erfahrung ist CHIC eine überlegene Plattform mit umfassenden Ressourcen für Geschäftsverhandlungen, die Entwicklung von Vertriebskanälen, Ressourcenintegration, international Kooperationen, Markttests, grenzübergreifende Zusammenarbeit, Kapitalverknüpfung etc.

Die nächste Ausgabe der CHIC Shanghai March findet vom 14.-16. März 2018 statt. Sie wird den Fokus auf die Aufwertung und Entwicklung von kreativer design-orientierter Mode richten und gleichzeitig den intelligenten Service und die Unterstützung weiter ausbauen, um alle Ansprüche des neuen Handels zu erfüllen.

• INVISTA to showcase ‘Innovative Attitude’ at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics
• Innovative INVISTA products, findings from a new textile industry IP protection survey, in-depth consumer insights and fashion trends will be revealed

INVISTA, one of the world’s largest integrated producers of polymers and fibres, will showcase the innovative attitudes enabling it to maintain a leading position in the textile industry at the upcoming Rendez-Vous 2017 at October’s Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – the world’s most influential apparel event. INVISTA Rendez-Vous will showcase innovative INVISTA products, offer consumer insights and reveal the results of a textile industry IP protection survey.

INVISTA Rendez-Vous 2017 will be held at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 11 – 13 October at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, with INVISTA occupying two booths in hall 5.2 E49 and hall 7.2 E55. 

As a global authoritative trade show in textile industry, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics has been a platform for INVISTA to communicate with players across the value chain for 23 years. This year’s event will be no exception. The rich and vivid content delivered at the show will focus on INVISTA’s Innovative Attitude to consumers, partners as well as the whole industry.

To build a healthy and sustainable marketing environment, INVISTA cooperated with a number of media organisations to conduct a survey on IP protection in the textile industry. The results will be revealed during a seminar entitled ‘Innovation and IP: An Avenue for Sustainable Textile Industry Development’, which will be held on 11 October, 2:45 – 3:45pm in the Textile Dialogue area in hall 5.2. Representatives from textile industry associations, legal firms and INVISTA will share the findings and offer insights during what will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of INVISTA Rendez-Vous 2017.

The main pavilion of the show will be located in the International Hall (hall 5.2), where three of INVISTA’s most innovative products will be on show. Visitors will experience the latest possibilities offered by LYCRA® MOVESTM BRA, LYCRA® MOVESTM LEGGINGS and LYCRA® MOVESTM HOSIERY.

LYCRA® MOVESTM BRA

According to consumer research conducted in 2016, bra products in China’s domestic market don’t match consumer demands in a host of critical areas, including support, comfort and aesthetic design. To address these concerns, streamline the industry and consolidate its leadership, INVISTA is launching LYCRA® lastingFIT technology for bra wings. In addition, INVISTA’s cutting-edge technology can contribute to meeting specific quality standards in bra wing fabrics, enabling Chinese consumers to experience higher levels of comfort and the appropriate support they expect from a bra in different occasions.

LYCRA® MOVESTM LEGGINGS

INVISTA’s longstanding commitment to legging fabrics will also be on display at Rendez-Vous. INVISTA’s LYCRA® MOVESTM LEGGINGS has already spawned LYCRA® SPORT Power-Comfort-Energy (PCE™) index-certified fabrics, which are now commercially available.

The revolutionary fabrics present excellent recovery performance for LYCRA® SPORT legging products. They also offer the industry an opportunity to develop a number of targeted segment markets – from compression and medium compress to light compression leggings.

LYCRA® MOVESTM HOSIERY

LYCRA® MOVESTM HOSIERY is all about fabric technology innovation. Due to excellent properties, such as anti-laddering, fit and durability as well as comfortable waistbands, INVISTA’s LYCRA® FUSIONTM technology has already been widely adopted in China’s hosiery sector.

A Packed Pavilion

At the LYCRA® MOVESTM Denim pavilion in the Beyond Denim hall (7.2), visitors won’t just see the innovative denim products offered by INVISTA; they will also learn about three themes highlighted through consumer insights – fit, shape and embracing heat & cold. There will also be a special session outlining the latest woven bottom trends, hosted by INVISTA experts.

Introduced commercially in 2010, LYCRA® dualFX® dual core yarn technology provides denim with super stretch and super recovery that fits all day and every day. It effectively prevents seam slippage and uneven fabric surfaces, keeping denim looking good, feeling comfortable and fitting, which in turn creates new denim fabric applications and fashion trends in the China market.

Last But Not Least

An interactive program, that includes visitors uploading pictures they take at the INVISTA booth to the official INVISTA WeChat account, will give every visitor a chance to win a special INVISTA gift. Visit INVISTA at hall 5.2 E49 and hall 7.2 E55 from 11 – 13 October at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2017.

• This Spring Summer Season 2018 Graciela Huam's second knit collection takes us to the Gray Beach…

Northern Europe is known for its short summer, the cool wind during the morning and evening and its unpredictable climate. Those countries are not warm even during the summer season.

Therefore, many people often travel to the south: Spain, Italy, Portugal or Asia longing for sun, sand and sea. And there is Lima, a coastal city with a good climate and a characteristic grey sky throughout the year, where the sun is hidden among the dense clouds, but despite this detail, its strong presence is still felt. If we move to Lima, we lie on the sand and cast our gaze to the sky as it teleports us to the cold northern European sky with the difference that our presence is on that warm gray beach.

Graciela Huam takes its heritage and inspiration from The Netherlands and Peru, those are the countries that influence and guide her work. The designer combines the vibrant Peruvian culture with the Dutch avant-garde design and her favorite colours are powered by the landscapes of both.

The products are designed in the Netherlands and created in the Andes of Peru, using only the most exclusive Peruvian materials such as the luxurious Alpaca and the famous Pima Cotton. All garments are made by passionate and skilled Peruvian craftspeople. This results in beautiful and high quality garments and a contemporary, prêt-à-porter style, creating versatile collections of knitwear.

Graciela Huam follows the principles of responsible and sustainable production, using traditional methods in order to achieve quality that is superior to industrially made products.

The brand is committed to partnering with local entrepreneur artisans and is working in association with a group certified with the principles of fair trade. Knitwear will always be a good investment and just like a work of art can create a truly iconic end result.

The choice of fabrics and production of Graciela Huam's knitted garments combined with this unique technique will reveal to you the high dedication and passion the designer feels for her work.

The Industry of the Future Alliance (AIF) has awarded Lectra with their ‘Showcase for the Industry of the Future’ label for demonstrating the criteria exemplarity, innovation and commitment. This certification is given to companies who have concretely developed a ground-breaking project to organize their production by leveraging the potential of digital.

The AIF bestowed Lectra with this distinction for its competitiveness concerning cost, quality and delivery times, all obtained thanks to a lean approach and reflection around the design of its products. Further, Lectra received the certification for its competitiveness regarding value, achieved thanks to mastering customer use from which new associated services have flowed. Since 2013, Lectra has invested €86 million in R&D, representing 9.4% of its revenues. This Investment has enabled Lectra to undergo a metamorphosis—based on methodological advances and fundamental technologies—increasing recruitment and growing competitiveness in all of its markets and geographical sectors.

With ten years’ experience in the industrial internet of things for cutting and expertise in software Solutions to automate and optimize design and product development, Lectra is in an unrivalled position to Support customers as they enter the ‘industry of the future’ era.

Pressure from certain shareholders to relocate manufacturing to China in 2005, triggered Lectra’s industrial project. Following risk analyses—the cost of transport for the European market, the turnover in qualified labor, uncertainty over patent rights and quality—Lectra decided to keep manufacturing in France. This choice was conditional on: disruptive innovation; upgrading; increased value to customers; and a rise in productivity.

The project was accompanied by a well-structured lean approach and organizational changes, which enabled Lectra to achieve the desired level of excellence in terms of productivity and competitiveness.

Some of the changes that took place thanks to this project are as follows: Growth in industrial performance due to an improvement in working conditions, with teams involved in the lean approach; Production engineers involved in creating awareness around factory constraints for a new offer as early as the design process. This co-design product/process optimizes global costs; Emphasis on product, process and logistics’ modularity with the latest possible integration of options (delayed differentiation). This enables logistics’ constraints to be taken into account as early as the engineering phase. Product modularity allows, for example, machines to be put in containers when they might otherwise require special heavy-goods transport.

Lectra’s factory improved its productivity rate by 18 points in three years, and has since maintained it at 89%. Costs have already reduced by 25% and the quality and level of service has improved. In terms of positioning, Lectra has confirmed its leadership in the high-end segment. Lectra has enriched its offer with end-to-end services and innovative, connected products whose embedded intelligence offers Smart Services, notably for predictive maintenance.