From the Sector

The origins of both Industry 4.0 and an awareness of the need for more sustainable manufacturing methods can arguably be traced back to the year 1971.

It was in 1971 that the first microprocessor was introduced by Intel, and also that the first and perhaps now most well-known environmental campaigner, Greenpeace, was founded.

As such, a direct line can be charted from that year to today’s automated textile manufacturing machinery concepts, as well as the drive to develop more increasingly resource-efficient processes.

All of the recent innovations which have been introduced to the market by A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG, for example, are being powered by the possibilities of Industry 4.0 and developed in response to the market demand for more sustainable production.

They include the new ‘digital twinning’ capability introduced in 2019 for all Monforts machines, with advanced sensor technologies which make it possible to access comprehensive technical machine data from any location using the company’s Smart Support and Smart Check apps. In addition, the digital twin system provides information on individual wear parts, such as, for example, converters or gears.

These latest developments have been very favourably received by Monforts customers, especially in Europe.

50th anniversary
The very first Heimtextil – the leading trade fair for the home textiles market – was also held in Frankfurt in January 1971 and Monforts customers Bierbaum Group and Konrad Hornschuch AG are amongst the German companies who were there from the very start and have attended every annual show since.

Bierbaum Group, based in Borken, is the company behind the well-known Irisette bedding brand and is celebrating its own 125th anniversary in 2020. It has also introduced products bearing the German government’s new Grüner Knopf textile seal of approval for sustainable production.

As a specialist in synthetic leathers for home surfaces, as well as vehicle interiors, Konrad Hornschuch AG, of Weissbach, has been a member of the €44 billion automotive giant Continental AG since 2016.

Representatives from both companies received memorial trophies at a special presentation held on January 7th during the 50th anniversary Heimtextil show.

The home textiles market remains very strong in Germany, with sales amounting to some €9.6 billion in 2019, according to analyst IFH Cologne.

Global growth
The first Heimtextil in 1971 was a significant success, attracting 679 exhibitors from 26 countries.

This year’s show, however, attracted a total of 2,952 exhibitors from 66 countries, reflecting not only the growth of the home textiles industry, but also the globalisation which has taken place over the last half century.

Monforts now has customers for its advanced finishing technologies around the world, with home textile customers from India and Pakistan being particularly well represented at Heimtextil 2020.

Among stand outs from Indian companies at this year’s show was the 2020 collection of Welspun India’s famous Christy England brand, inspired by botanical studies of the gardens of British stately homes. Welspun towels meanwhile benefit from the company’s HygroCotton hollow core yarn technology, produced by a proprietary spinning method which ensures they become softer, fluffier and more absorbent after every wash.

An equally ground-breaking new technology is being introduced by Trident Group, which is one of India’s largest vertically-integrated home textiles manufacturers and two years ago installed five complete Monforts finishing ranges for its new linen department.

Trident’s patented Air Rich yarns feature pores throughout their cross sections for high breathability and absorbency, as well as rapid drying.

Monforts home textile customers from Pakistan stressed the resource efficiency of their processes and products as a result of investments in advanced technology, and during the show the ‘Sustainable Pakistan’ initiative was announced.

Supported by GIZ, the German Society for International Cooperation, the initiative aims to reshape global perceptions of Pakistan’s manufacturers and their innovations. So far, twenty producers have been carefully chosen to be presented on this global platform and will help rebrand Pakistan’s textile industry at the Heimtextil exhibitions going forward.

Heimtextil’s organiser Messe Frankfurt also announced its own new alliance with the United Nations Office for Partnerships, in order to support the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Constancy
Many things have changed since 1971 and home interiors are certainly no longer predominantly orange and brown – and perhaps unlikely to ever become so again.

It’s clear, however, that there has been a constancy in the push to consistently improve textile technologies, processes and products that may have originated in Europe, but have subsequently spread around the world.

And the significance of both microprocessors and sustainability in 2020 could only have been guessed at back in 1971.

Since 2018 the CHT Group has broken new ground in communication with BeSoEFFECTIVE. Complex chemical interrelations are translated into simple and hardly technical words in combination with stylistically clear pictures.

The Best Solutions ”BeSo“ were specifically tailored to the communication with the target group of textile brands and retailers and do therefore not only appeal classic B2B clients but are also visible and comprehensible for end consumers of textile goods. The agency RTS Rieger Team from Leinfelden-Echterdingen that had already supported the new brand identity of the CHT Group in 2017 assisted CHT again in developing and creating the BeSoEFFECTIVE concept. One year after its publication, the communication concept has now achieved great success. BeSoEffective was honoured with the GWA Effie Award 2019 in bronze in Frankfurt am Main on 14th November.

Since 1981 the Effie has been awarded for efficiency in marketing communication by the Gesamtverband Kommunikationsagenturen GWA (general association of communication agencies). It’s not exclusively the convincing look or content of campaigns that is honoured by the jury of experts with the GWA Effie Award but it’s rather the proven success and efficiency of such ideas and campaigns. By using the BeSoEFFECTIVE communication the CHT Group has so far increased the brands’ & retailers’ demand for innovative effects by about 30 %.

with CHT products are put in a nutshell by BeSoEFFECTIVE. The brand promise BeSo (”Best Solution“) is supplemented by an effect name deriving from the corresponding functionality – BeSoCOOL, BeSoFRESH or BeSoSMOOTH. Thus, each effect of the portfolio is given a uniform yet individual branding and a clear structure. The functionality of each effect is supplemented by pronounced and symbolic pictures which visually stress the benefits.

Eric Knehr, Head of Brand & Retail Service of the CHT Group states: “To us its of utmost importance to speak our target group’s language. Therefore, our BeSoEFFECTIVE campaign focuses on a clear communication with unique pictures and a uniform effect branding. Our customers’ positive reactions and this award prove, that our strong concept optimally supports our daily work as well as market and customer demands. However, it also puts the excellent performance of our innovative and sustainable effects into the right light."

Special features: over 30 top clients at a joint stand and a special exhibition highlighting trendsetting textile concepts for the contract market

Trevira, which manufactures high-quality, flame retardant polyester fibres, will be repeating its successful joint booth concept at the upcoming Heimtextil fair, due to take place from 7-10 January 2020 in Frankfurt. Together with 32 of its major customers, Trevira will be located on a stand of over 2000 msq in Hall 4.2.

The participants of the Trevira CS joint stand will cover the entire textile value chain: from the fibre production and yarn manufacture, to the colouring, weaving and warp and weft knitting stages, to the textile editor. Trevira’s customers will present their latest Trevira CS products for home and contract textiles at individual stands, demonstrating their contribution to the value chain. This year, Trevira welcomes a new partner to its Heimtextil stand, design and engineering specialist ima-tuve.

“We’re excited that our joint fair booth has proved to be so popular and that we are increasing the number of Trevira CS customers joining us for Heimtextil year on year. This means that we can once again look forward to displaying the extensive range of possibilities and applications available in Trevira CS,” said Trevira CEO Klaus Holz.

Trevira’s joint booth, which will be situated in Hall 4.2, immediately next to the Messe Frankfurt exhibition “Interior. Architecture. Hospitality”, will also feature a special showcase, “Textile Future by Trevira CS” especially for the contract market. To curate this special display, Trevira is proud to have secured a collaborative partnership with renowned Berlin design company studio aisslinger. The studio is known for its outstanding work in experimental and product design, innovative materials and architectural concepts.  As a designer, studio founder Werner Aisslinger is particularly interested in how the newest technologies and unusual materials can be integrated into product design. Besides a focus on furniture, his most recent projects include interior design concepts for hotels and workspaces.

From the machine to the assistant
"With our groundbreaking new M-TYPE DELTA sewing system, we redefine industrial sewing and enable solutions that were previously unthinkable," says Dietrich Eickhoff, CEO of the Dürkopp Adler Group, at the world premiere at the Texprocess 2019 in Frankfurt: "The sewing machine becomes an assistant, partner, helper and communicator. This is a significant difference to all previous machine concepts and offers an incredible number of new possibilities! "

The new M-TYPE DELTA sewing system is a fully digitized industrial sewing machine for materials such as leather, upholstery and technical textiles. Thomas Brinkhoff, Director of Marketing Dürkopp Adler Group, explains: "We produce the perfect seam with this machine, whatever the situation, without the need for conversion." This is ensured by the new smart sewing kinematics, which immediately achieve the best sewing results without having to mechanically change the machine.

The training of the operator is reduced to the absolute minimum, because the machine shows the user with video support what to do and how to do it right. With sophisticated sensor technology, the M-TYPE DELTA ensures that virtually no loss of valuable materials occurs through bad stitches or missing threads.

An integrated usage- or time-controlled maintenance assistant indicates upcoming work. Service work can be documented in the machine and retrieved at any time. This reduces machine downtime to an absolute minimum.

"Anyone who wants to sew individualized products industrially can gain the decisive competitive advantage with this sewing system," emphasizes Dietrich Eickhoff, "because the M-TYPE DELTA is perfectly prepared for use in the necessary machine networks such as our QONDAC system."

At the Texprocess trade fair in Frankfurt/Main, Germany (May 14th to 17th 2019) VEIT Group will present on more than 400 m² the latest highlights in the areas of ironing, finishing, pressing and fusing in the garment industry as well as automotive and interior sectors.

"Pressing for Excellence" is the corporate slogan of the VEIT Group. In addition, this year's motto at Texprocess is "LOVEIT" which is a wordplay on "love it" or “love VEIT”. In the words of VEIT Group President Günter Veit: “Our motto stands for the passion that we have for the engineering of our products, our love of perfection and our devotion to our customers. This is the basis of their trust in our products. We want to offer our customers value not only now, but also for the future which we believe will be more digital and more sustainable. Both Industry 4.0 readiness, as well as the good of operator and environment are essential components of our product development efforts.”

Among the large portfolio of high-performance technology presented at the trade show, there is a significantly improved shirt finisher SF 26. With the new model SF 26, VEIT manages to further increase both the functionality and the ergonomics of the shirt finisher. For the customer, this optimisation in application technology is reflected in higher quality of the finished product and simplified operation.

Combined with the improved FS shirt folding table series – a highly successful product – VEIT offers true streamlining potential while maintaining high quality levels when folding shirts, blouses and polos in 3 versions.

Reacting to the customers’ demands, VEIT has equipped their popular BX fusing machines – BXT, the universal solution for shirts and outerwear – with a separate feeding belt and a 7” colour operating panel. These changes make the BX fully industry 4.0 ready and helps to further improve the ergonomics and energy efficiency.

In order to increase flexibility in the shaping of textiles, VEIT will present a new solution for high-quality finishing of the elbow seam in the area of BRISAY machines – the BRI 860 VC sleeve seam finish pressing machine. The 8430 universal multiform finisher was enhanced to cover an even wider range of applications. It can now also be used for finishing, among other items, also polos, T-shirts, blouses, blousons and jackets.

In addition to the innovative machine highlights, VEIT has also developed special solutions for customers' investment decisions. "More and more companies that are making investments are not only looking at the purchase price, but rather at the total lifetime cost of ownership," explains Vice President Christopher Veit. VEIT is presenting two interesting offers to meet this trend:
Customers may choose to buy a machine according to the “Pay Per Piece” system, which means that they pay for how much the machine is used, instead of a full up-front investment. This reduces the investment risk and allows more flexible reactions to especially to scalable business opportunities. Alternatively, when purchasing a machine the traditional way, customers can limit operating costs, extend the machine’s lifespan and achieve improved machine availability by signing a service contract. With its global service and partnership network, VEIT Group can offer this service worldwide.

DOMO Chemicals, a global leader in the field of material engineering will discuss economic and environmental challenges at the 2019 Wood Mackenzie European Nylon Conference in Frankfurt am Main, Germany from March 5 to 7.

Ron Bult, Director of Global Sales of DOMO Engineering Plas-tics will highlight solutions based on ECONAMID®, a family of PA6 & PA66 compounds based on sustainable post-industrial feedstock derived either from film manufactur-ing or from fiber and yarn manufacturing. Depending on the applications and the desired level of physical and mechanical properties, DOMO can provide grades that are unfilled, mineral filled, glass-fiber filled, or carbon-fiber filled.

“DOMO is making major efforts to accelerate the development of sustainable solu-tions that bring value to our customers’ businesses, while acting responsibly towards the environment, employees and communities,” says Bult.

Also at the conference, Philippe Guerineau, VP Sales & Marketing in the company’s Nylon & Intermediates business unit, will join a panel discussion at the conference to discuss on the economic outlook and the future of the polyamide industry. DOMO will be holding consultations and exclusive events for its customers as well.

PERLON® - The Filament Company presenting will be showcasing PearlTech®, their latest product brand at Techtextil in Frankfurt from 14th – 17th May. PearlTech® is a monofilament which has special particles incorporated into it. The size and shape of the particles is irregular and the material is unrelated to the base polymer.

PearlTech® is currently available in a PET based variant as well as in PA. The particles are added into the polymer melt and evenly distributed over the whole cross-section. These newly acquired properties remain intact throughout the lifetime of the monofilament. The particles incorporated into the polymer matrix protrude slightly from the monofilament surface, giving PearlTech® an interesting optical appearance and a structured surface finish.

PearlTech® provides improved stability against wear, reduces machine power consumption whilst reducing the build-up of dirt on the end product. This is in comparison to standard polymers. The particles have no negative effect on hydrolysis resistance and furthermore offer the possibility to avoid the use of fluoropolymers.

Belgian firm to highlight health & wellness solutions at the Heimtextil show in Frankfurt
Devan Chemicals NV, the Ronse-based developer of finishing technologies for textiles, plans to showcase some of its latest health and wellness solutions at the upcoming Heimtextil trade show in Frankfurt, Germany. Heimtextil, the world’s largest international trade fair for home and contract textiles, takes place this Jan. 8-11 at the Messe Frankfurt, where Devan will occupy Booth B28 in Hall 11.0. Millions of people suffer from insomnia, insufficient sleep or other sleep disorders. Revitalising the body through sleep is vital for all. To help, Devan has now added cannabidiol, or CBD, to its R-Vital™ sleep-promoting range of microencapsulated active ingredients that enhance textiles with anti-oxidative effects. This rich CBD tincture or extract has a balancing effect that helps facilitate a good night’s sleep.

New products for photopolymer and laser sinter printing methods from BASF 3D Printing Solutions GmbH (B3DPS) are on show from November 13 to 16 at Stand F20 in Hall 3.1 at this year’s formnext fair in Frankfurt. The BASF subsidiary is also announcing several new partnerships for the development and distribution of groundbreaking 3D printing solutions and products.

B3DPS has entered into a strategic partnership with the US company Origin, San Francisco, California for the further development of photopolymer printing processes. “Within the framework of an open business model, we are combining BASF’s material know-how with Origin’s expertise in printer software programming and the manufacture of the corresponding hardware,” explained Volker Hammes, Managing Director BASF 3D Printing Solutions GmbH. The collaboration has already shown the first signs of success. Origin has developed a new printing method where BASF’s new Ultracur3D photopolymers can be processed particularly well. The technology offers an optimal combination of a good surface finish and high mechanical stability, while also allowing for high material throughput.

B3DPS is working together with Photocentric, a manufacturer of 3D printers and their corresponding software and materials, on the development of new photopolymers and large-format photopolymer printers for mass production of functional components. Based in Peterborough, UK and Phoenix, USA, Photocentric has developed and optimized the use of LCD screens as image generators for its own printing systems. The two partners plan to offer the industry 3D printing solutions that replace parts of traditional manufacturing processes such as injection molding for small series, as well as enabling the production of large components.

The objective of the cooperation with Xunshi Technology, a Chinese printer manufacturer headquartered in Shaoxing, and operates in USA under the name Sprintray, will be opening new fields of application in 3D printing for the Ultracur3D product range of B3DPS.

Ultracur3D specialties for photopolymer printing processes
B3DPS has grouped well-established and new photopolymers designed for the respective 3D printing processes under the brand name Ultracur3D. BASF has developed unique raw materials for its new products that enable special part properties.
“Our Ultracur3D portfolio enables us to offer customers various UV-curable materials for 3D printing that provide far better mechanical properties and higher long-term stability than most available materials,” explained András Marton, Senior Business Development Manager at B3DPS. He added: “These materials have been developed for functional components that are subject to high stress.”

Expansion of distribution network for filaments
Innofil3D, a subsidiary of B3DPS, is entering into a partnership with Jet-Mate Technology, based in Tjanjin, China, for the distribution of plastic filaments in China. In parallel, a distribution agreement has been concluded with M. Holland in Northbrook, USA for the distribution of filaments in USA. “Since the USA is the largest market for filaments, we intend to strengthen our activities there,” said Jeroen Wiggers, Business Director 3DP Solutions for Additive Extrusion at B3DPS, adding: “Asia is another important market for us. We will be developing further distribution channels there and putting our Ultrafuse filaments on the Asian market in 2019.”

BASF’s portfolio of filaments for 3D printing are comprised of two categories; the well-established Innofil3D filaments based on generic polymers for conventional applications and polymer-based Ultrafuse filaments for advanced formulations used in demanding technical applications. One of the broadest filament selections on the market, this portfolio covers customer requirements ranging from prototype to industrial-scale production.

SLS: new 3D printing material with fire protection classification
New flame-resistant Ultrasint Polyamide PA6 Black FR meets UL94 V2 fire protection standards and is a new material class for use in selective laser sintering (SLS) processes, distinguished by high stiffness and thermal stability. In cooperation with one of the global leaders of public transportation vehicles, B3DPS has developed new components that meet vehicle fire protection requirements. “Together with our partner, we are currently producing prototypes, spare parts, and small series components, and are working to further improve flame resistance to meet additional certification specifications,” explained Hammes.
BASF introduced Ultrasint Grey PA6 LM X085 at AMUG this spring and now is followed by another product on show at formnext. Ultrasint PA6 Black LM X085 is based on polyamide 6, and can be processed at 175-185 degrees Celsius therefore making it suitable for most current SLS machines.

B3DPS adds polypropylene to its 3D printing portfolio
Through the acquisition of Advanc3D Materials GmbH in July 2018, B3DPS has expanded its range with numerous materials for use on laser sinter machines, including polyamide Adsint PA12, Adsint PA11, Adsint PA11CF and Adsint TPU flex 90.
Ultrasint PP is a special highlight. This polypropylene-based product exhibits outstanding mechanical properties and is frequently used in standard industrial production as it offers a good balance between price and performance. Ultrasint PP is distinguished by excellent plasticity, low moisture uptake, and resistance to liquids and gases. Prototypes and small batches can now be produced from the same material as used for traditional serial production. Post treatments such as thermoforming, sealing, and dyeing can be performed after printing.

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.