From the Sector

HeiQ introduces an anti-odor product addition to its HeiQ Fresh range to eliminate persistent malodor on feather and down products. Biobased HeiQ Fresh for Feather & Down utilizes a combination of pre- and probiotics (synbiotics) which helps to break up the smelly components. This innovation will be showcased at the Techtextil 2024 Swiss Pavilion.

HeiQ Fresh for Feather & Down is a 100% biobased technology engineered to combat the persistent malodor often associated with feather jackets, duvets, and pillows. Developed to address a common challenge faced by manufacturers and consumers alike, this solution represents a leap forward in the field of odor management by removing a significant objection to purchase.

The key issue lies in the natural oil secretion of the duck or goose to provide its natural waterproofing. While essential, this oil becomes the source of the unwanted odors that persist despite conventional cleaning methods. HeiQ Fresh for Feather & Down tackles this problem head-on by harnessing the power of synbiotics (pre- and probiotics).

Through an advanced process, the technology applied during the production stage effectively removes bacterial nutrients present in the feathers and down, thereby preventing the formation of persistent and unpleasant odors. Extensive testing has demonstrated a significant reduction in malodor even after prolonged use, validating the efficacy of this solution. The human sensory testing method according to ISO 17299-1 is the recommended test method.

MUNICH FABRIC START, BLUEZONE, KEYHOUSE und THE SOURCE werden im Sommer 2024 ihre AUTUMN.WINTER 25/26 Editionen am 3. und 4. September 2024 im MOC, auf der Zenith Area und im Dampfdom veranstalten. Die VIEW wird wie gewohnt als frühe und exklusive Preview Textile Show für die kommende Saison agieren und ihre Besucher:innen erstmalig bereits Mitte Juni am 18. und 19. Juni 2024 im Dampfdom der Motorworld begrüßen.

Die Shows der MUNICH FABRIC START EXHIBITIONS GmbH bleiben mit dieser Terminierung eine relevante Beschaffungsplattformen, die den sich permanent und rasant verändernden Bedürfnissen der Modebranche gerecht werden. Dafür pflegen die Veranstalter einen kontinuierlichen und intensiven Austausch mit ihren Ausstellern, Besuchern und Partnern. Die Entscheidung, die AUTUMN.WINTER 25/26 Ausgaben im kommenden Sommer auf Anfang September und Mitte Juni zu terminieren, ist das Ergebnis dieses Dialogs.

Auf einer Fläche von etwa 42.500 Quadratmetern, unterteilt in acht Areas, zeigen die Veranstaltungen MUNICH FABRIC START, KEYHOUSE und THE SOURCE rund 1.100 Kollektionen für die Fashion- und Bekleidungsindustrie von Ausstellern aus aller Welt. Trendforen und Sample Areas präsentieren die neusten Innovationen, Farb- sowie Materialtrends und geben Inspiration und Orientierung. Die Denim Trade Show BLUEZONE versammelt insgesamt rund 100 Kollektionen aus den Bereichen Denim, Street- und Sportswear. Ein Vortragsprogramm sowie vielfältige Möglichkeiten zum Netzwerken runden das Angebot der Shows ab.

With a current booking level of almost 90% for the international fabric trade show MUNICH FABRIC START, KEYHOUSE, THE SOURCE and BLUEZONE, Munich Fabric Start Exhibitions GmbH is starting the new season for Autumn.Winter 24/25 on a strong footing. From the organisers' point of view, the main reason for the high level of acceptance is the rebalancing of the July dates.

The international fabric trade show MUNICH FABRIC START (18 to 20 July), the innovation hub KEYHOUSE, theb one-stop sourcing platform THE SOURCE and the international denim trade show BLUEZONE (18 and 19 July) will move ahead and at the same time increase their relevance in the international trade show scene. For a large part of the visitors, the earlier date is closer to the collection rhythms and offers more time for further developments.

What's new?
Due to the early date of MUNICH FABRIC START and BLUEZONE, the Munich trade show duo with KEYHOUSE and THE SOURCE formats will function even more strongly as an impulse generator and leading international event. The Munich location will also be strengthened by the relocation of the DMI Fashion Day from Düsseldorf to the Bavarian capital. The first DMI FASHION DAY LIVE will take place the day before the next MUNICH FABRIC START at the MOC.

The course will also be set anew in September: The date, which remains important for the industry, will in future be occupied by reVIEW - the new format of the VIEW PREMIUM SELECTION for follow-ups and trends as well as new market developments. On an area of around 2,500 square metres, the first reVIEW Autumn.Winter 24/25 will be held on 13 and 14 September 2023 on the Zenith grounds in Motorworld.

Die MUNICH FABRIC START Exhibitions GmbH verlegt die Termine für ihre internationalen Fabric Trade Shows. Ab 2023 werden die Sommerausgaben von MUNICH FABRIC START, BLUEZONE, KEYHOUSE und THE SOURCE in der zweiten Julihälfte (18. und 19. Juli 2023) stattfinden. Die VIEW wird im kommenden Sommer erstmalig als reVIEW Konzept am 5. und 6. September 2023 nach der MUNICH FABRIC START veranstaltet. Die Messetermine für Spring.Summer 24 bleiben unverändert: VIEW (29. – 30. November 2022), MUNICH FABRIC START (24. – 26. Januar 2023), BLUEZONE und KEYHOUSE (24. – 25. Januar 2023).

Die jüngste Ausgabe der Messen der Munich Fabric Start Exhibitions GmbH vom 30. August bis 1. September 2022 feierte nicht nur das Comeback von MUNICH FABRIC START und der internationalen Denim Tradeshow BLUEZONE nach den Corona-bedingt angepassten Formaten der vergangenen Saisons, sondern markierte auch das 50. Jubiläum einer der wichtigsten europäischen Stoffmessen und Business-Plattformen für die Fashion- und Denim-Branche. Insgesamt begrüßten 900 Aussteller:innen aus 40 Ländern über 14.000 Besucher:innen und zeigten ca. 1.500 Kollektionen

Die internationale Fabric Trade Show bleibt ein gesetzter Termin im Messekalender. Die positive, motivierte und ambitionierte Aufbruchsstimmung der Messe mit inspirierenden Neuheiten, innovativen Inhalten und zukunftsgerichteten Themen hat sich auch auf die Branche übertragen: Neben intensiven Gesprächen insbesondere über Rohstoff-und Energiepreise, zeigten Einkäufer:innen, Produktmanager:innen und Designer:innen in München mehr denn je Lust auf Neues.

Die MUNICH FABRIC START sieht sich mit der 50. Ausgabe vom 30. August bis zum 1. September in ihrer Rolle als eine der wichtigsten europäischen Stoffmessen und führenden Business-Plattformen für die Fashion und Denim-Branche bekräftigt. Der Münchner Veranstalter feierte mit dem Jubiläum nicht nur das Comeback von MUNICH FABRIC START und der internationalen Denim Trade Show BLUEZONE nach den Corona-bedingt angepassten Formaten der vergangenen Saisons, sondern auch ihr Wachstum mit der größten Veranstaltung seit Bestehen. Insgesamt zeigten rund 900 Aussteller:innen aus 40 Ländern ca. 1.500 Kollektionen auf einer Gesamtausstellungsfläche von 45.000 Quadratmetern - rund 2.500 Quadratmetern mehr als im Vergleich zur letzten Vor-Corona-Ausgabe im September 2019.

Die Messe registrierte im Vergleich zu Vor- Corona-Zeiten mit 14.200 Besucher:innen rückläufige Zahlen, hatte dies aber angesichts der nach wie vor und insbesondere transkontinental anhaltenden Reiseeinschränkungen und -vorbehalten ebenso wie der zu beobachtenden Strukturveränderungen in der Modebranche erwartet. Die Qualität der vor Ort anwesenden Einkäufer:innen, Designer:innen und Produktmana¬ger:innen überzeugte, was die Aussteller:innen bestätigten.

Nach München kamen vor allem Unternehmen aus Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz, darunter Firmen wie Adidas, ArmedAngels, Baldessarini, BMW, C&A, Cinque, Comma, Drykorn, Ecoalf, Hallhuber, die Holy Fashion Group, Hugo Boss, Lagerfeld, Laurèl, Mac, Marc Cain, Marc O’Polo, Nike, Peek & Cloppenburg, Riani, s.Oliver, Schumacher, Strellson, Vaude, Windsor oder Zalando. Eine wichtige Besucher:innengruppe blieben die Niederlande mit Firmen wie Calvin Klein, Claudia Sträter, Expresso Fashion oder Scotch & Soda. Ebenfalls stark mit ihren Teams vertreten waren der skandinavische Raum mit Besucher:innen wie Selected / Homme und die Bestseller-Gruppe genauso wie Brands aus Frankreich und Italien, darunter Calzedonia, Diesel, Giorgio Armani und Lacoste.

Sowohl auf der MUNICH FABRIC START im MOC als auch in der BLUEZONE wurde das Show-Konzept weiter ausgebaut: In den DESIGN STUDIOS kamen 60 international führende Stoffdesigner:innen, Print- und Musterentwickler:innen zusammen; KEYHOUSE und CATALYSER versammelten technologische, nachhaltige und ästhetische Innovationstreiber an den Schnittstellen von Fashion und Denim; das neue Format THE SOURCE war mit rund 65 Aussteller:innen bei seiner Premiere ausgebucht und lieferte in der neu erschlossenen Halle 8 direkt gegenüber vom MOC Antworten auf die steigende Nachfrage nach Manufacturing und Nearshoring.

Bei fast jedem Messegespräch ging es im preissensibelsten, europäischen Markt Deutschland darum, Ansätze zu finden, wie einerseits Eckpreislagen gehalten, andererseits nicht auf Qualität verzichtet werden muss – zu Zeiten steigender Energiepreise ein Balanceakt.

• ISKO and Bluesign announce their partnership for the creation of a cleaner, safer, and transparent world of denim. ISKO just released its landmark
• Sustainability Report, setting the target of achieving bluesign® APPROVED accreditation by the end of 2020.

Denim is a timeless staple in wardrobes around the world. ISKO, the leading denim ingredient brand, and Bluesign, the architects of a sustainable and responsible textile supply chain, are joining forces in a partnership. Alliances like this are the source of effective improvements.

ISKO has a long-standing commitment to ensure the integrity of its ingredients and the traceability of the fibers and materials used in its denim apparel. By releasing the Sustainability Report, ISKO again demonstrates its commitment to creating and designing denim apparel that has a positive connection with the planet. In this report, a primary target of ISKO is to achieve bluesign® APPROVED accreditation for its denim textiles, attaining the strictest industry standard for consumers and environment alike.

With the goal of completing this process by the end of 2020, the company has already performed bluesign® COMPANY ASSESSMENT at an above-average level. This shows how ISKO anticipates changes rather than simply reacting to legal or stakeholder requirements, pursuing an approach that has a huge potential and includes several actions for further improvements. Through this partnership, ISKO and Bluesign continue the movement of the textile and fashion industry into a future that pays more attention to people and the environment, because only when both are considered can the industry truly make a positive long-lasting impact.

“ISKO, as the soul of jeans, has a vision for denim that is creative in design and innovative in the use of technologies. These distinct qualities in combination with a determined commitment to a sustainable supply chain makes ISKO a true leader in the textile industry. We look forward to the next impactful steps we will take together.” Jill Dumain, CEO, bluesign technologies. “As the leader of this industry, we feel it is our responsibility to be and act as a force for good. We have always prioritized transparency and accountability, highly valuing every improvement that can be achieved by sharing values and goals through partnerships. This one makes us particularly proud, as it raises the bar of our efforts and challenges us to maintain our improvement efforts.” Ebru Ozkucuk Guler, Senior Sustainability & CSR Executive.

Featuring the innovative ISKO’s R-TWO™ program, the collection has a new take on sustainability: it relies on fabrics made of reused and recycled materials as well as an advanced design research for the development of a new, conscious style.

Sustainability through the use of highly responsible materials and the experimentation of fits: this is Reloved, the new collection developed by haikure in partnership with leading denim ingredient brand ISKO. Presented with an exclusive preview during Milan Fashion Week, it is an act of love for the planet, the environment and the people.

The project perfectly embodies all the values that made the longstanding partnership between the two brands possible – a responsible approach to innovation and the development of cutting-edge concepts.

Taking into account both materials and design, Reloved features the pioneering ISKO’s R-TWO™ program, which relies on a blend of reused cotton and recycled polyester.

During the processing of raw cotton into yarn, for every 100 kilos of cotton approximately 10% is lost. ISKO collects it and prevents it from becoming waste, adding it back into the spinning process obtaining cotton that is fully traced, documented and audited. This verification process has been invented by ISKO in partnership with its yarn supplier Sanko, offering full clarity into the traceability of reused cotton from field to fabric. It is also certified with the Content Claim Standard – or CCS – of the Textile Exchange.

Recycled polyester comes from clear plastic bottles or, alternatively, it can come from other certified waste: in either case the source material is collected, sorted, stripped of labels and caps, and cleaned to be ground into plastic pellets. These can then be re-spun into new fiber filaments.

Depending on the content percentages, for the recycled polyester ISKO can provide either the Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) or Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certifications, both of which track the recycled raw material through the supply chain from input to final product to verify its integrity.

Designed to tackle over-sourcing, the platform improves the environmental performance impact of yarn-to-fabric production. As ISKO’s latest responsible evolution, ISKO’s latest responsible evolution has resulted also in the perfect solution to enhance the responsible character of the Reloved collection.

The collection’s fresh and innovative take on style combines unisex concepts and oversized fits, is available in one shade of color featuring a variety of prints and is crafted with the planet and its inhabitants in mind. To provide full clarity and traceability from field to shelf, materials and processes are kept under the control of Made By, an independent agency that controls the social and environmental conditions of all elements of the production process.

“haikure and ISKO have always shared the same values and approach to innovation,” explained Elena Faleschini, ISKO Global Field Marketing Manager. “When we have the opportunity to work together, we know that the result is going to be astounding. Reloved is a testament to how fashion can be both innovative and responsible, without compromising on style.” A preview of Reloved was presented on Febuary 22nd, during a special happening that took place at Clan Upstairs (Vicolo Fiori 2, Milan), gathering friends, partners and denim lovers.

Paris, February 20, 2018 – Lectra, the technological partner for companies using fabrics and leather, is pleased to announce its partnership with Dual through the signing of a global agreement covering the Korean automotive supplier’s fabric seating and airbag businesses.

Backed by world-class research and development, Dual strives to meet evolving customer needs by offering innovative new automotive interior materials and advanced safety textiles. The supplier’s automotive trim and airbag divisions serve Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group, the fourth largest automaker in the world. Currently undergoing rapid expansion, Hyundai-Kia is counting on Dual to increase its manufacturing capabilities in the high-growth regions where the group operates, including China, Eastern Europe, Turkey and South America.

A key feature of the global agreement is Lectra’s commitment to help Dual optimize its manufacturing processes with the aim of improving its cost structure. Lectra’s most advanced technologies—Vector® for vehicle seating and FocusQuantum® for airbags—and unique expertise in cutting room processes are crucial to helping Dual reach its operational excellence objectives.

The agreement designates Lectra as sole supplier for high-ply cutting equipment and services for Dual’s seating and interiors business, and laser cutting equipment and services for the company’s airbag cushion business at six plants located in Korea and China.
For its operations in Korea and China, Dual will gain access to the full array of expertise, customer support and field services that Lectra provides worldwide. Lectra’s complete customer support structure enables maximum uptime through remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance.

“Dual will benefit most from this agreement by containing costs in the cutting room,” remarks Ong Jae-Yeol, Fabric and Seat BU Executive Managing Director, Dual. “This is precisely where Lectra’s expertise can help us gain a competitive advantage.”
“We are pleased to enter into this global partnership with Dual, to support them—not only with our best-in-class cutting technology, but also with Lectra’s expertise in cutting processes,” states Javier Garcia, Senior VP Automotive Sales, Lectra. “Our unique know-how contributes to Dual’s pursuit of operational excellence—the source of sustainable competitive advantage for car seat cover and airbag cushion suppliers.”