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ILUNA Group’s precious sustainable innovation

(c) ILUNA Group Sustainable Thinking -Museo Salvatore Ferragamo

Sustainable Thinking -Museo Salvatore Ferragamo

26.09.2019

ILUNA Group’s precious sustainable innovation

Interfilière Shanghai, 26th-27th September 2019, Booth 1C11

Able to offer an alchemy of design and sustainable features, Iluna Group with ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei join the latest edition of Interfilière Shanghaiwith a range of developments capable of combining innovation, aesthetics and quality.

"Ethical" lace and stockings, where quality standards go hand in hand with fashion content, respecting both the environment and humans, an offer already selected among the protagonists of the Sustainable Thinking Exhibition of the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum, for its value in the field of responsible innovation.Experts in the production of stretch lace since 1985 ILUNA today represents the largest European laces’producer.

Thanks to the effectiveness of their responsible innovation strategy, Iluna Group has been the very first lace producer to have gained the GRS(Global Recycled Standard) for their transformed products together with the company certification STeP (Sustainable Textile Production by Oeko –Tex®).

Interfilière Shanghai, 26th-27th September 2019, Booth 1C11

Able to offer an alchemy of design and sustainable features, Iluna Group with ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei join the latest edition of Interfilière Shanghaiwith a range of developments capable of combining innovation, aesthetics and quality.

"Ethical" lace and stockings, where quality standards go hand in hand with fashion content, respecting both the environment and humans, an offer already selected among the protagonists of the Sustainable Thinking Exhibition of the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum, for its value in the field of responsible innovation.Experts in the production of stretch lace since 1985 ILUNA today represents the largest European laces’producer.

Thanks to the effectiveness of their responsible innovation strategy, Iluna Group has been the very first lace producer to have gained the GRS(Global Recycled Standard) for their transformed products together with the company certification STeP (Sustainable Textile Production by Oeko –Tex®).

A relevant achievement for the firm that, thanks to the Green Labelcollection, now even richer, make responsible innovation an asset for production that focuses on smart ingredients as ROICA Eco-Smart™ family andQ-Nova® by Fulgar.

ILUNA Group’s precious sustainable innovation

(c) ILUNA Group GRS certified laces by Iluna Group with ROICA™EF

ILUNA Group’s precious sustainable innovation

(c) ILUNA Group Multicolor laces by Iluna Group with ROICA™EF

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ILUNA Group, ROICA, partnership, certified materials Sustainability Asahi Kasei ROICA™

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Photo: Frank Oudeman

04.09.2019

EuroShop: From clicks to bricks: Why online brands are getting physical

For years, media headlines have declared the death of the high street at the hands of e-commerce. But, while several well-known retailers have indeed shut up shop or cut back on store numbers, a growing number of digitally native brands are investing in bricks-and-mortar spaces to complement and support their online offer.

At the last EuroShop, the World´s No. 1Retail Trade Fairtrade, were already first signs that Pure Player and online start-ups are also increasingly looking offline. 3 years later, at EuroShop 2020 from 16 to 20 February in Düsseldorf, Germany, this will now be one of the major topics of the industry.

In fact, a report published by property firm JLL towards the end of 2018 predicts that online retailers in the U.S. will open 850 stores over the next five years, demonstrating the value these brands place on having a physical presence. “Everyone is saying that physical retail is dying, but online brands are opening at a pretty fast and aggressive rate,” says Taylor Coyne, Research Manager of Retail for JLL, in the report.

For years, media headlines have declared the death of the high street at the hands of e-commerce. But, while several well-known retailers have indeed shut up shop or cut back on store numbers, a growing number of digitally native brands are investing in bricks-and-mortar spaces to complement and support their online offer.

At the last EuroShop, the World´s No. 1Retail Trade Fairtrade, were already first signs that Pure Player and online start-ups are also increasingly looking offline. 3 years later, at EuroShop 2020 from 16 to 20 February in Düsseldorf, Germany, this will now be one of the major topics of the industry.

In fact, a report published by property firm JLL towards the end of 2018 predicts that online retailers in the U.S. will open 850 stores over the next five years, demonstrating the value these brands place on having a physical presence. “Everyone is saying that physical retail is dying, but online brands are opening at a pretty fast and aggressive rate,” says Taylor Coyne, Research Manager of Retail for JLL, in the report.

Despite the continuing growth in online sales, the majority of consumers still prefer the experience of shopping in-store, and more and more digitally native brands are using physical retail to their advantage.

Photo: Dalziel & POW

More information:
EuroShop EuroShop Online Magazin Onlinehandel Onlineshopping

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Messe Düsseldorf GmbH

ROICA™ presents new developments for contemporary consumers

© Collezioni SRL

COSABELLA produced by Collezioni SRL’s set with Tessitura Colombo Antonio lace with ROICA™ V550

12.07.2019

ROICA™ presents new developments for contemporary consumers

As the role of lingerie in fashion and athleisure continues to augment, the desire for garments that will meet a new set of values for contemporary consumer lifestyles will flourish.

ROICA™ - the pioneer of innovative stretch fibres, took this year’s Interfilière visitors on an inspirational journey, aimed at encouraging weavers, designers and brands to “engineer” their portfolio of products in new and exciting ways. The company sets a whole new standard in how creativity and responsibility can come together for a new generation of wardrobe solutions dedicated to the contemporary consumer, carving out a new kind of fashion future.

Below some unique developments born from the collaboration among ROICA™ and key premium brands:

COSABELLA produced by Collezioni SRL: The brand sells in over 100 countries, with a premium collection of 2000 styles for every sector of lingerie and leisurewear. Latest styles use a delicate floral lace by Tessitura Colombo Antonio made with ROICA™ V550 belonging to the ROICA Eco-Smart™ family for their more luxurious upscaled lines.

As the role of lingerie in fashion and athleisure continues to augment, the desire for garments that will meet a new set of values for contemporary consumer lifestyles will flourish.

ROICA™ - the pioneer of innovative stretch fibres, took this year’s Interfilière visitors on an inspirational journey, aimed at encouraging weavers, designers and brands to “engineer” their portfolio of products in new and exciting ways. The company sets a whole new standard in how creativity and responsibility can come together for a new generation of wardrobe solutions dedicated to the contemporary consumer, carving out a new kind of fashion future.

Below some unique developments born from the collaboration among ROICA™ and key premium brands:

COSABELLA produced by Collezioni SRL: The brand sells in over 100 countries, with a premium collection of 2000 styles for every sector of lingerie and leisurewear. Latest styles use a delicate floral lace by Tessitura Colombo Antonio made with ROICA™ V550 belonging to the ROICA Eco-Smart™ family for their more luxurious upscaled lines.

Livy selects Iluna Group’s contemporary graphic stretch lace with ROICA™ EF for the precious “BELLAGIO” line that includes a soft triangle bralette, a padded bra, a brief and a body for optimal comfort. The must-have range has a stunning aesthetic which represents the unique appeal of this lifestyle brand.

Sarah Borghi: the worldwide known brand of luxury Italian fashion hosiery, tights, and socks. They've dedicated more than 40 years scrutinizing the finest yarns and evolving technologies and breathing flawless life into their unique range of luxurious fashion. Today, Gizeta Calze S.r.l., owner of this brand, has developed the first line made out of sustainable ingredients that will be launched at the ROICA™ booth during Interfilière. The collection, developed in Italy by Almatex, blends together key smart fibers such as ROICA™ EF and Q-Nova®, and ROICA™ V550 with AMNI SOUL ECO®.

Vitamin A: the Californian brand offers a unique swimwear line rooted in female empowerment. Vitamin A’s beachwear is made with the finest materials and finishes, ensuring a product that will fit and wear beautifully for years to come. Among the incorporated more sustainable high-performance fabrics shines a unique jacquard development by Maglificio Ripa with a 3D texture made with the GRS certified premium responsible stretch ROICA™ EF and Q-NOVA® by Fulgar. Vitamin A is a member of 1% For The Planet and donate to environmental organizations who work to protect our oceans.

Wolford was one of the first brands to explore the real value of ROICA™. Known for its exceptional European Skinwear including legwear, lingerie and bodywear, the company has been striving to develop fully degradable items at the end of the product lifecycle. On top of last year’s award for being Cradle to Cradle Certified™ at GOLD Level certification for the biological cycle, Wolford was also recognised for its technical cycle using Econyl® yarn made by Aquafil (always blended with ROICA™ V550).

Each brand Partner brings a different yarn story firmly into the limelight, and all feature ingredients from the ROICA™ portfolio of yarns respecting the company’s commitment to ‘responsible innovation’, and which all boast important sustainable certifications.

ROICA™ presents new developments for contemporary consumers

ROICA™ presents new developments for contemporary consumers

© Sarah Borghi

ROICA™ presents new developments for contemporary consumers

© Vitamin A, Henrik Purienne

ROICA™ presents new developments for contemporary consumers

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ROICA™ Fashion Mode Collezioni SRL Vitamin A Sarah Borghi Wolford Livy ILUNA Group, ROICA, partnership, certified materials

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GB Network Marketing & Communication

Neue Studie zur deutschen Outdoor-Branche

(c) Marketmedia24

26.02.2019

Neue Studie zur deutschen Outdoor-Branche

Der deutsche Outdoor-Markt legte 2018 um 2,4 Prozent auf knapp 1,9 Milliarden Euro zu. Dabei schafften die Zelte mit fast 7 Prozent den größten Umsatzsprung. Positiv sind auch die weiteren Aussichten. So wird das Marktvolumen der Outdoor-Bekleidung (1st, 2nd und 3rd Layer) bis 2020 voraussichtlich noch einmal um 4,3 Prozent zulegen können. Allein 42 Prozent der Haushalte mit Kindern und fast 43 Prozent von Deutschlands Top-Verdienern wollen sich noch im laufenden Jahr eine neue Softshelljacke kaufen, und bei fast allen Konsumenten stehen Funktionsshirts ganz oben auf der Einkaufsliste.

Auch im Ranking der Einkaufsstätten gibt es eine eindeutige Nummer eins: Den Sportfachhandel. Hier kauft die Mehrheit der Bevölkerung Outdoor-Bekleidung, -Schuhe, Ausrüstung, Zelte und Schlafsäcke. Auf Platz zwei folgt der Online-Handel, zwar mit deutlichem Abstand, aber mit dynamischen Schritten. Bei Outdoor-Bekleidung liefern sich auf den weiteren Rängen Bekleidungshandel und Discounter ein Kopf an Kopf Rennen.

Der deutsche Outdoor-Markt legte 2018 um 2,4 Prozent auf knapp 1,9 Milliarden Euro zu. Dabei schafften die Zelte mit fast 7 Prozent den größten Umsatzsprung. Positiv sind auch die weiteren Aussichten. So wird das Marktvolumen der Outdoor-Bekleidung (1st, 2nd und 3rd Layer) bis 2020 voraussichtlich noch einmal um 4,3 Prozent zulegen können. Allein 42 Prozent der Haushalte mit Kindern und fast 43 Prozent von Deutschlands Top-Verdienern wollen sich noch im laufenden Jahr eine neue Softshelljacke kaufen, und bei fast allen Konsumenten stehen Funktionsshirts ganz oben auf der Einkaufsliste.

Auch im Ranking der Einkaufsstätten gibt es eine eindeutige Nummer eins: Den Sportfachhandel. Hier kauft die Mehrheit der Bevölkerung Outdoor-Bekleidung, -Schuhe, Ausrüstung, Zelte und Schlafsäcke. Auf Platz zwei folgt der Online-Handel, zwar mit deutlichem Abstand, aber mit dynamischen Schritten. Bei Outdoor-Bekleidung liefern sich auf den weiteren Rängen Bekleidungshandel und Discounter ein Kopf an Kopf Rennen.

Dies sind Ergebnisse einer repräsentativen und zielgruppengenauen Konsumentenbefragung (Basis 1.024 Teilnehmer), die das Marktforschungsinstitut Marketmedia24 (Köln) jetzt in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Primärforschungsspezialisten Noceanz GmbH (Würzburg) in der neuen Studie „Branchen-REPORT Outdoor 2019“ herausgibt. Durchgeführt wurde die Verbraucherforschung im Zeitraum vom 1. bis 4. Februar 2019. Männer und Frauen gaben unter anderem Auskunft darüber, welche der 20 vorgegebenen Produkte sie 2019, 2020 oder später anschaffen wollen und in welchem Geschäftsformat sie am liebsten was einkaufen.

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Outdoor outdoor apparel Outdoor- und Sportbekleidung

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Marketmedia24

Neue Studie zur deutschen Wäschebranche erschienen

(c) Marketmedia24

19.02.2019

Neue Studie zur deutschen Wäschebranche erschienen

Mit gut 3,74 Milliarden Euro stagnierte 2018 der deutsche Markt für Wäsche, Badebekleidung und Strumpfwaren gegenüber dem Vorjahr. Allein die Badebekleidung sorgte für positive Werte. Mit Blick auf morgen ist ebenfalls nicht in allen Warengruppen Tristesse angesagt. So wollen 38,8 Prozent der weiblichen Digital Natives 2019 in Shape-Kleider investieren. Im Vergleich der Generationen ragen unter den Männern die Youngster (bis 24 Jahre) hervor: Bei gut 44 Prozent steht zumindest eine neue Badehose auf dem Einkaufszettel. Generell kaufen die Deutschen Wäsche, Badebekleidung und Strumpfwaren in erster Linie im Modehandel bzw. im Warenhaus. Auf Platz zwei folgt bei Wäsche der Online-Handel, bei Bademoden der Sportfachhandel und bei Strumpfwaren liefern sich Internet und Discounter ein Kopf an Kopf Rennen. Dabei kommt es bei Anschaffungsplänen und auch Einkaufsstättenwahl je Produkt bei den Ziel- und Lifestylegruppen teils zu erheblichen Abweichungen.

Mit gut 3,74 Milliarden Euro stagnierte 2018 der deutsche Markt für Wäsche, Badebekleidung und Strumpfwaren gegenüber dem Vorjahr. Allein die Badebekleidung sorgte für positive Werte. Mit Blick auf morgen ist ebenfalls nicht in allen Warengruppen Tristesse angesagt. So wollen 38,8 Prozent der weiblichen Digital Natives 2019 in Shape-Kleider investieren. Im Vergleich der Generationen ragen unter den Männern die Youngster (bis 24 Jahre) hervor: Bei gut 44 Prozent steht zumindest eine neue Badehose auf dem Einkaufszettel. Generell kaufen die Deutschen Wäsche, Badebekleidung und Strumpfwaren in erster Linie im Modehandel bzw. im Warenhaus. Auf Platz zwei folgt bei Wäsche der Online-Handel, bei Bademoden der Sportfachhandel und bei Strumpfwaren liefern sich Internet und Discounter ein Kopf an Kopf Rennen. Dabei kommt es bei Anschaffungsplänen und auch Einkaufsstättenwahl je Produkt bei den Ziel- und Lifestylegruppen teils zu erheblichen Abweichungen.

Dies sind Ergebnisse einer repräsentativen und zielgruppengenauen Konsumentenbefragung (Basis 1.008 Teilnehmer), die das Marktforschungsinstitut Marketmedia24 (Köln) jetzt in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Primärforschungsspezialisten Noceanz GmbH (Würzburg) in der neuen Studie „Branchen-REPORT Wäsche, Badebekleidung und Strumpfwaren 2019“ herausgibt. Durchgeführt wurde die Verbraucherforschung telefonisch im Zeitraum 23.01. bis 12.02.2019. Männer und Frauen gaben unter anderem Auskunft darüber, welche der 31 vorgegebenen Produkte sie in welchem Geschäftsformat bevorzugt einkaufen und 2019, 2020 oder später anschaffen wollen.

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Marketmedia24

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Marketmedia24

Final report Heimtextil 2019

(c) Messe Frankfurt

11.01.2019

Heimtextil 2019: A lively start to the new furnishing season gives hope for a good business year ahead

The international home textiles industry has enjoyed a promising start at Heimtextil in Frankfurt am Main, which finished Friday, 11 January. The challenging economic situation and uncertainty in the retail sector were countered by a positive and confident mood at the world’s leading trade fair.

The international home textiles industry has enjoyed a promising start at Heimtextil in Frankfurt am Main, which finished Friday, 11 January. The challenging economic situation and uncertainty in the retail sector were countered by a positive and confident mood at the world’s leading trade fair.

3025 exhibitors from 65 countries* took the international trade fair for home and contract textiles to a 15-year high: ‘Exhibitors and visitors accepted the new trade fair concept with great enthusiasm and confirmed the trade fair’s position as the world’s most important meeting place for the industry. The quality of the decision-makers impressed the exhibitors, as did the number of new business contacts from 156 countries, especially international ones – thus enabling Heimtextil to set a new benchmark’, says Detlef Braun, Member of the Board of Management of Messe Frankfurt. ‘Around 67,500 visitors* ensured that there was a busy atmosphere in the halls, despite a slight decline due to various reasons, such as difficult travel conditions on account of the storms in the alpine region and airport strikes in Germany’. [*For comparison, 2018: 2,975 exhibitors from 64 countries; 68,584 visitors from 135 countries, FKM-tested)]

3025 exhibitors from 65 countries* took the international trade fair for home and contract textiles to a 15-year high: ‘Exhibitors and visitors accepted the new trade fair concept with great enthusiasm and confirmed the trade fair’s position as the world’s most important meeting place for the industry. The quality of the decision-makers impressed the exhibitors, as did the number of new business contacts from 156 countries, especially international ones – thus enabling Heimtextil to set a new benchmark’, says Detlef Braun, Member of the Board of Management of Messe Frankfurt. ‘Around 67,500 visitors* ensured that there was a busy atmosphere in the halls, despite a slight decline due to various reasons, such as difficult travel conditions on account of the storms in the alpine region and airport strikes in Germany’.

One topic that occupied both exhibitors and visitors was the current and future economic situation. A further challenge is the increasingly evident changes that are happening in trade. Increasing revenues and revenue shares in online retailing stand in the way of the efforts made by the stationary retail trade to maintain their inner-city businesses. ‘The small business specialist trade, but also department stores and multibrand stores, and thus the heart of our visitor target groups, are under pressure from the constantly increasing levels of e-commerce. With Heimtextil and our consumer goods fairs in general, we offer these retailers in particular clear perspectives and diverse inspiration in an ambiguous world’, continues Braun.

Heimtextil made it easier for its visitors to access valuable inspiration and business momentum thanks to an optimised trade fair concept and the associated new hall structure. ‘The new concept brought more visitors to the stand’, was the feedback from Andreas Klenk, Managing Director of Saum & Viebahn from Kulmbach in Franconia about hall 8.0 which offered textiles editeurs and manufacturers of curtain and sun protection systems a common platform for the first time. ‘It was the right decision to merge the different segments. We had high quality discussions with respect to both export and domestic business, and are satisfied with the trade fair’.

As part of the new concept, Heimtextil expanded its unique product range across the entire exhibition site and also included the new hall 12, which has been an additional architectural highlight on the Frankfurt exhibition grounds since September.

Top international companies from the Bed & Bath Fashion segment presented their wares here. For the company Curt Bauer from Aue in Saxony, the première of the new hall was a successful one. ‘We're very enthusiastic about the new hall 12. The product range there was very well received. We are very satisfied with the quality of visitors to our stand. In addition to a good frequency of German visitors, we are particularly pleased about growth from China and Russia’, says Managing Director Michael Bauer.

Natural materials, PET and ocean plastics
Heimtextil set a standard in terms of sustainability: after the first global climate protection agreement for the textile industry was signed by 40 leading fashion companies, organisations and associations at the World Climate Conference in Katowice last December, the focus in Frankfurt was also on environmental progress in the textile industry. Numerous exhibitors presented progressive solutions, for example in the recycling of PET bottles and ocean plastic as well as in the use of certified natural materials. ‘Sustainability was the theme for us at this year’s Heimtextil. Major media players visited us and the 'Green Tour’ guided tour stopped by. We presented many things, including our first vegan duvet and fair silk products, all 100 per cent produced in Austria’, says Denise Hartmann, Marketing Manager at Hefel Textil. The topics of water consumption in the textile industry and microplastics also increasingly came to the fore. The exhibitor directory ‘Green Directory’ alone contained around 150 progressive companies listing sustainably produced textiles. The offer was supplemented by its own lecture series as well as theme-specific tours, which provided valuable impetus and
underpinned the pioneering green position of the trade fair.

Sleep becomes new lifestyle theme
Heimtextil also focused on sleep as one of the upcoming lifestyle trends. While a balanced diet and sufficient exercise are now a natural part of a healthy lifestyle, restorative sleep is still neglected* although it is one of the most important building blocks for long-term physical and mental well-being. At Heimtextil, a number of new products and aspects came to the fore that help people become sensitised to and analyse their sleep behaviour and promote healthy sleep. Around the redesigned hall 11.0 and in the adjoining lecture area ‘Sleep! The Future Forum’, representatives from the national and international bed industry enjoyed attractive product presentations and superb speeches on the topics of sustainability, hospitality, sport and digital.

In addition to the renowned trend show, the trade fair also focused on contract business, particularly in the hotel and hospitality sector, as well as decorative and upholstery fabrics, digital printing solutions and wallpapers.

The next Heimtextil in Frankfurt am Main – its 50th edition – will take place from 7 to 10 January 2020.

*According to a forsa investigation commissioned by the Techniker Krankenkasse

More information:
Heimtextil

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Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH

24.09.2018

Elektronische Archivierung: Spätestens jetzt starten!

Neues Angebot des BTE Clearing-Centers

Schon seit einigen Jahren ist gesetzlich vorgeschrieben, dass steuerlich relevante Dokumente, die zwischen Lieferant und Handel elektronisch ausgetauscht werden, als Originalbelege fälschungssicher und digital für zehn Jahre archiviert werden müssen. Trotzdem wurde dies im inhabergeführten Modehandel bislang häufig nicht in dieser Form praktiziert.

Dabei bietet die elektronische Archivierung von Dokumenten große Vorteile: Jederzeit und ortsunabhängig per Knopfdruck auf Geschäftsdokumente wie Bestellungen, Bestellbestätigungen, Rechnungen und Lieferscheine zugreifen zu können, ist effizient und zeitsparend. Denn damit entfallen aufwändige manuelle Ablagen und Suchprozesse.

Neues Angebot des BTE Clearing-Centers

Schon seit einigen Jahren ist gesetzlich vorgeschrieben, dass steuerlich relevante Dokumente, die zwischen Lieferant und Handel elektronisch ausgetauscht werden, als Originalbelege fälschungssicher und digital für zehn Jahre archiviert werden müssen. Trotzdem wurde dies im inhabergeführten Modehandel bislang häufig nicht in dieser Form praktiziert.

Dabei bietet die elektronische Archivierung von Dokumenten große Vorteile: Jederzeit und ortsunabhängig per Knopfdruck auf Geschäftsdokumente wie Bestellungen, Bestellbestätigungen, Rechnungen und Lieferscheine zugreifen zu können, ist effizient und zeitsparend. Denn damit entfallen aufwändige manuelle Ablagen und Suchprozesse.

Mit einem neuen Service unterstützt das BTE Clearing-Center ab sofort seine Kunden, damit sie die digitale Archivierung komfortabel, mittelstandsfreundlich und den gesetzlichen Vorgaben entsprechend umsetzen können. Sowohl bei der revisionssicheren digitalen Ablage der originären EDI-Dateien als auch bei den sonstigen Geschäftsabläufen kann künftig auf eine webbasierte mehrstufige Archivlösung des BTE Clearing-Centers genutzt werden. Die Vorteile der digitalen Archivierung im Überblick:

gesetzeskonforme Ablage von (digitalen) Geschäftsdokumenten
schneller und ortsunabhängiger Datenzugriff und rückverfolgbare Datenbearbeitung
mit Zugriffsrechten belegbare Dateneinsicht und –weiterbearbeitung
Platz-, Zeit- und Materialersparnis
hohe Transparenz/Dokumentation sämtlicher archivierter Geschäftsvorfälle

Das neue BTE-Serviceangebot gestattet eine revisionssichere Aufbewahrung steuerrelevanter Dokumente nach GoBD. Diese gesetzlichen ‚Grundsätze zur ordnungsmäßigen Führung und Aufbewahrung von Büchern, Aufzeichnungen und Unterlagen in elektronischer Form sowie zum Datenzugriff‘ verlangen Vollständigkeit, Nachvollziehbarkeit, Unveränderbarkeit und Wiederauffindbarkeit von Geschäftsdokumenten. Die geordnete Ablage von relevanten Unterlagen erleichtert zudem das gezielte Recherchieren und ermöglicht ein effizientes Dokumenten-Management-System (DMS).

Um den Erfordernissen aller Unternehmenstypen und -größen gerecht zu werden, bietet das BTE Clearing Center drei verschiedene Angebotspakete zur elektronischen Archivierung an: Im Grundpaket ‘BTE Archiv Basic‘ werden alle originären EDI-Dokumente automatisiert extern archiviert. Bei den weiteren Stufen ‚Archiv Plus‘ und ‚Archiv Pro‘ können zusätzlich im Unternehmen vorliegende digitale Dokumente oder eingescannte Papierdokumente in das externe Archivsystem übertragen bzw. hochgeladen werden. Die Anzahl der Zugriffsberechtigten und das Speichervolumen sind wählbar.

Für Handelsunternehmen, die bereits eine eigene interne Archivlösung einsetzen, gibt es darüber hinaus ein weiteres Leistungsangebot: Sie können die EDI-Originaldateien sowie daraus erzeugte lesbare pdf-Dokumente per FTP-Zugang abrufen und im eigenen Archivsystem abspeichern.

Die Nutzung der elektronischen Archivierung ist zu mittelstandsfreundlichen Konditionen möglich. So beginnen in der Basic-Version die monatlichen Gebühren bei rund 10 Euro (EDI-Daten), wobei keine Einrichtungsgebühr anfällt.

Hinweis: Alle Informationen zu den Angebotspaketen einschließlich der Preisliste und der zuständigen Ansprechpartner sind abzurufen auf der Website www.bte-clearing-center.de.

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Technik, Soziale Medien, Netzwerke EDI

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BTE/BLE/VDB

29.06.2018

Kenner Louisiana’s Ventura Uniform Services Recertified Hygienically Clean

Emphasis on Process, Third-party Validation and Outcome-based Testing

Ventura Uniform Services of Kenner, Louisiana has had their certification renewed for Hygienically Clean Healthcare, reflecting their commitment to best management practices (BMPs) in laundering as verified by on-site inspection and their capability to produce hygienically clean textiles as quantified by ongoing microbial testing.

The laundry was first certified in 2014. Recertification confirms the organization’s continuing dedication to infection prevention, compliance with recognized industry standards and processing healthcare textiles using BMPs as described in its quality assurance documentation, a focal point for Hygienically Clean inspectors’ evaluation. The independent, third-party inspection must also confirm essential evidence that:

Emphasis on Process, Third-party Validation and Outcome-based Testing

Ventura Uniform Services of Kenner, Louisiana has had their certification renewed for Hygienically Clean Healthcare, reflecting their commitment to best management practices (BMPs) in laundering as verified by on-site inspection and their capability to produce hygienically clean textiles as quantified by ongoing microbial testing.

The laundry was first certified in 2014. Recertification confirms the organization’s continuing dedication to infection prevention, compliance with recognized industry standards and processing healthcare textiles using BMPs as described in its quality assurance documentation, a focal point for Hygienically Clean inspectors’ evaluation. The independent, third-party inspection must also confirm essential evidence that:

Employees are properly trained and protected
Managers understand regulatory requirements
OSHA-compliant
Physical plant operates effectively

To achieve certification initially, laundries pass three rounds of outcome-based microbial testing, indicating that their processes are producing Hygienically Clean Healthcare textiles and diminished presence of yeast, mold and harmful bacteria. They also must pass a facility inspection. To maintain their certification, they must pass quarterly testing to ensure that as laundry conditions change, such as water quality, textile fabric composition and wash chemistry, laundered product quality is consistently maintained. Re-inspection occurs every two to three years.

This process eliminates subjectivity by focusing on outcomes and results that verify textiles cleaned in these facilities meet appropriate hygienically clean standards and BMPs for hospitals, surgery centers, medical offices, nursing homes and other medical facilities.

Hygienically Clean Healthcare certification acknowledges laundries’ effectiveness in protecting healthcare operations by verifying quality control procedures in linen, uniform and facility services operations related to the handling of textiles containing blood and other potentially infectious materials.

Certified laundries use processes, chemicals and BMPs acknowledged by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, American National Standards Institute and others. Introduced in 2012, Hygienically Clean Healthcare brought to North America the international cleanliness standards for healthcare linens and garments used worldwide by the Certification Association for Professional Textile Services and the European Committee for Standardization.

Objective experts in epidemiology, infection control, nursing and other healthcare professions work with Hygienically Clean launderers to ensure the certification continues to enforce the highest standards for producing clean healthcare textiles.

“Congratulations to Ventura Uniform Services on their recertification,” said Joseph Ricci, TRSA president and CEO. “This achievement proves their ongoing commitment to infection prevention and that their laundry takes every step possible to prevent human illness.”

More information:
Ventura Uniform Services TRSA, Hygienically Clean Certification hygienically clean textiles

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TRSA

Foto: JANDALI MODE.MEDIEN.MESSEN

29.06.2018

MAROC IN MODE - MAROC SOURCING

11. und 12. Oktober 2018 in Marrakesch
Der konzentrierte Überblick über Marokkos Textilproduktionen

11. und 12. Oktober 2018 in Marrakesch
Der konzentrierte Überblick über Marokkos Textilproduktionen

Marokkos wichtigster und wachsender Produktionszweig mit den meisten Arbeitsplätzen auf einen Blick
Höchste Kompetenz für schnelle Lieferungen und perfekte Plattform zur Optimierung der Lieferkette
Spezialisten für Fast Fashion in allen Bekleidungsbereichen und Jeanswear
Austragungsort Marrakesch: ‚The Most Lovely Spot in the Whole World’ (Winston Churchill)

Auf der nächsten MAROC IN MODE - MAROC SOURCING in Marrakesch vom 11. bis 12. Oktober 2018 präsentieren sich auf ca. 5.000 qm ca. 175 ausgewählten Top-Lieferanten, Komplettanbieter und CMT-Hersteller sowie innovative Anbieter von Garnen, Stoffen, Accessoires, Technologien und Dienstleistungen aus dem Mittelmeerraum auf dem Gelände der Autorennstrecke Moulay Hassan. Der Fokus der Messe liegt auf Fashion, Fast Fashion und nachhaltigen Eco-Systemen.

Marokko schafft Perspektiven, forciert den Ausbau der Bekleidungsindustrie, wird grüner
Marokko, das wirtschaftliche Ausnahmeland in der Euromed-Region, auf Platz 8 der textilexportierenden Länder bei der Ausfuhr von Bekleidung nach Europa (+5% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr) bietet aufgrund seiner politischen und sozialen Stabilität, der günstigen geostrategischen Lage, der modernen Infrastruktur und der freien Zugänge zu den europäischen Märkten äußerst vorteilhafte Produktions-bedingungen.
Seitens der Regierung wird massiv in die Entwicklung des Landes zum wichtigsten HUB Nordafrikas investiert.
Die Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie ist der größte Arbeitgeber des Landes und schafft Perspektiven für die Bevölkerung:

Marokko verzeichnet mehr als 1.600 Hersteller mit einer Produktionskapazität von über 1 Milliarde Teilen pro Jahr.
Über 180.000 Leute arbeiten in diesem Sektor, bis 2020 sollen noch weitere 100.000 hinzukommen.
Ein Viertel der marokkanischen Exporte (3 Milliarden € in 2016) entfallen auf die Bekleidungsindustrie.
15% des Bruttosozialproduktes Marokkos wird im Bekleidungssektor generiert.
In die Ausbildung der Mitarbeiter wird investiert, spezielle Ausbildungsprogramme und Trainingskurse werden in großem Umfang durchgeführt.

Eine wichtige Rolle spielt die Förderung der sogenannten Eco-Systeme, Cluster, die die moderne Produktion, das Design und die Einhaltung internationaler Standards
vorantreiben. Mithilfe von besonders erfolgreichen Unternehmen, den sogenannten "Lokomotiven", wird die gesamte Bekleidungsindustrie effizient strukturiert und geführt.
Ein wichtiges Cluster in diesem Zusammenhang ist das Denim-Cluster, das ebenfalls auf der Messe präsentiert wird. Nachhaltige Denimproduktion zählt zu den Stärken marokkanischer Anbieter und wird im Rahmen der Industrieförderung stark unterstützt. Ein Beispiel ist das Label "Koala" der New Wash Group, das in der gesamten Produktionskette nachhaltig hergestellt wird. Marokko hat ehrgeizige Ziele, bis zum Jahr 2030 sollen 52% des Energiebedarfs des Landes, als erstes Land in Afrika, durch erneuerbare Energien wie Sonnenenergie, Wasser- und Windkraft gewonnen werden.

Produktion in Marokko bietet viele Vorteile

Fast Fashion
Schnelle Lieferung mit kurzfristigen Auslieferungsterminen
Sehr gutes Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis
Zollfreiheit durch EU-Abkommen

Im Bereich Fast Fashion ist Marokko bereits Champion unter den weltweiten Produktionsstandorten. Die Nähe zu Europa ermöglicht schnelle Auslieferung auf dem Landweg und die hochprofessionelle Bekleidungsindustrie setzt schnell neue Themen mit kurzfristigen Auslieferungsterminen um. Zudem punktet Marokko mit einem hervorragenden Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis, durch EU-Abkommen bietet eine Produktion in Marokko Zollfreiheit.

Die Messe: MAROC IN MODE - MAROC SOURCING
Fünf Eco-Systeme werden auf der kommenden MAROC IN MODE - MAROC SOURCING präsentiert:

Fast Fashion
Denim
Jersey, Strick und Lingerie
Technische Bekleidung / Sportswear und Freizeitbekleidung
Marken

175 vorwiegend marokkanische Aussteller geben einen Überblick über die Leistungsfähigkeit und Kollektionen. Etwa 1.500 Besucher aus Afrika, Europa und Amerika erwartet.

Inspirationsquelle Marrakesch
Schon 1943 sagte Winston Churchill zu Franklin D. Roosevelt: „Marrakech is the nicest place on Earth“. Das haben auch in den 60er Jahren viele Stars erkannt. Yves Saint Laurent hat dort ebenfalls mit dem traumhaften Jardin Majorelle ein Wahrzeichen gesetzt. Ob Fashion Blogger oder Designer, Marrakesch begeistert. Für internationale Fashion Blogger wie Camille Charrière, Anna Vitiello oder Alithea Castillo ist Marrakesch die "Must-Visit-City" 2018, nicht zuletzt wegen der einzigartigen Atmosphäre der Stadt, die den Orient fühlbar macht, des Jardin Majorelle und des im letzten Jahr eröffneten Yves Saint Laurent Museums, das das Leben und Werk dieses einzigartigen Designers zeigt. Eine lebendige Boutique-Szene macht Marrakesch zu einem Einkaufsparadies. In der ganzen Stadt finden sich Boutiquen mit einer Auswahl an hochwertigen Designerkollektionen,

Accessoires, etc., die die Besucher anlocken wie "33 Rue Majorelle", die Designer wie Les Maures, Salma Abdel-Wahab oder Atelier Nihal führen. Marrakesch ist eine Reise wert.

Foto: JANDALI MODE.MEDIEN.MESSEN

Foto: JANDALI MODE.MEDIEN.MESSEN

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21st Kenya International Trade Exhibition 2018 (KITE)

21st Kenya International Trade Exhibition 2018 (KITE)

28.06.2018

21st Kenya International Trade Exhibition 2018 (KITE)

Exhibitors from over 30 countries participating at Kenya's Biggest Int'l. Multi-Sector Trade Exhibition

The largest international trade exhibition in Africa for multi-sector products, equipment and machinery will take place at KICC, Nairobi, Kenya from 04 - 06 September with record breaking numbers. Exhibitors and trade visitors are said to increase by 27% and 24% respectively at the 21st edition of the Kenya International Trade Exhibition (KITE). The exhibition has grown in stature from its inception 22 years ago, as the key networking and sourcing platform for the industries. As the largest event of its kind, it ensures direct access to over 150 exhibitors from 30 countries and more than 12,000 trade visitors.

With an amazing array of products and services from all over the world, it gives visitors the opportunity to source cutting edge products and services as well as learn about and discuss the latest market trends. There is no other related trade exhibition in East Africa that delivers the same quality, quantity and variety of buyers and distributors.

Exhibitors from over 30 countries participating at Kenya's Biggest Int'l. Multi-Sector Trade Exhibition

The largest international trade exhibition in Africa for multi-sector products, equipment and machinery will take place at KICC, Nairobi, Kenya from 04 - 06 September with record breaking numbers. Exhibitors and trade visitors are said to increase by 27% and 24% respectively at the 21st edition of the Kenya International Trade Exhibition (KITE). The exhibition has grown in stature from its inception 22 years ago, as the key networking and sourcing platform for the industries. As the largest event of its kind, it ensures direct access to over 150 exhibitors from 30 countries and more than 12,000 trade visitors.

With an amazing array of products and services from all over the world, it gives visitors the opportunity to source cutting edge products and services as well as learn about and discuss the latest market trends. There is no other related trade exhibition in East Africa that delivers the same quality, quantity and variety of buyers and distributors.

Concentrating on some of the largest growth categories within the multi sector industry, Kenya International Trade Exhibition (KITE) 2018 has five distinct sub categories, namely: FOODAGRO, MEDEXPO, PPPEXPO & INDUSMACH which will cover the food, hotel & agricultural sectors, medical & pharmaceuticals, plastic, printing & packaging sector, the industrial and finally the consumer sector. Being centrally located, Kenya emerges as one of the largest importers in Africa. Kenya also has the largest economy in east Africa and is a regional financial and transportation hub.

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27.06.2018

ROICA™ Infuses Eco-Smart Technology into High Performance Stretch at EUROBIKE on July 9th 2018

EUROBIKE, the world’s leading trade fair for the cycling industry, will include ROICA™ smart innovations into the race. Cycle retailers, brands and manufacturers will discover ROICA™ premium stretch that provides comfort and movement as it energizes.

ROICA™ will go the distance as they join this year’s EUROBIKE Academy line-up and host an interactive panel focused on sustainability as an added value for the cycling market. Whether an expert or newcomer, the must attend panel titled; What is Smart Innovation in the Biking Market? will be held on Monday, July 9th from 12:00-12:45 in Conference Center East, Room London. Moderated by Giusy Bettoni, CEO, C.L.A.S.S. (Creativity Lifestyle And Sustainable Synergy), a Milan based company generating global strategies and identifying new values essential for today’s knowledgeable conscious consumer. The panel will lead the way, as they share their expertise and discuss what they are doing to push the boundaries of innovation. They will highlight responsible dimensions and processes currently available. The all-star lineup includes:

EUROBIKE, the world’s leading trade fair for the cycling industry, will include ROICA™ smart innovations into the race. Cycle retailers, brands and manufacturers will discover ROICA™ premium stretch that provides comfort and movement as it energizes.

ROICA™ will go the distance as they join this year’s EUROBIKE Academy line-up and host an interactive panel focused on sustainability as an added value for the cycling market. Whether an expert or newcomer, the must attend panel titled; What is Smart Innovation in the Biking Market? will be held on Monday, July 9th from 12:00-12:45 in Conference Center East, Room London. Moderated by Giusy Bettoni, CEO, C.L.A.S.S. (Creativity Lifestyle And Sustainable Synergy), a Milan based company generating global strategies and identifying new values essential for today’s knowledgeable conscious consumer. The panel will lead the way, as they share their expertise and discuss what they are doing to push the boundaries of innovation. They will highlight responsible dimensions and processes currently available. The all-star lineup includes:

Uwe Schmidt, Asahi Kasei’s ROICA™, Managing Director introduces cycle enthusiasts, brands, retailers and manufacturers to the world’s first premium sustainable stretch yarn: ROICA™ Eco-Smart and the ROICA™ Feel Good family dedicated to well-being.

Laura Gambarini, marketing and communication manager at M.I.T.I. S.p.A.: M.I.T.I. Since 1931, M.I.T.I. develops and creates premium and innovative stretch warp knitted fabrics for all the high performance sports. Cycling brands recognize M.I.T.I. as the market leader for the outstanding features of their innovative fabrics. Green soul is their ultimate creation, the first fully sustainable stretch warp knitted range of fabrics in the world, created with ROICA™ Eco-Smart family for the new generation sustainable performance garments.

Sven Koehler, Head of production Maloja Clothing GmbH: Maloja, an outdoor specialty brand with its roots in nature and wellbeing have developed new amazing biking sets constructed of M.I.T.I. SpA fabrics using certified yarns belonging to ROICA™ Eco-Smart family.

Sergio Alibrandi, Executive Marketing Director Sitip S.p.A.: SITIP creates high-tech innovative sports fabrics that are made in Italy and optimize the latest technology. Committed to smart innovation, learn how they developed their ground-breaking multi-panel thermal bib tights able to generate heat for riders that want to conquer cold winter training. Made from BeHOT fabric constructed with ROICA™ StretchEnergy™, the next level of well-being providing a new dimension to active performance. The audience will learn how leading international cycling brand Santini is using BeHOT with ROICA™ on select products to generate additional heat – up to 2 degrees C as the cyclist moves their body, thanks to ground-breaking heat generating technology as certified by CeRism, Outdoor Sport Research Centre at Verona University.

Spearheading the premium stretch market, ROICA™ partners’ materials elevate new standards for high-tech performance that can enhance cycling products to compete responsibly. ROICA™ partners excite you as they show a fantastic range of stretch essentials for cycling clothing, gear, and apparel that offer solid performance perks. Most importantly, visit ROICA™ partners at EUROBIKE to learn about their ongoing commitment to responsible innovation and creativity.

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Call for Papers, International Conference on Textile Coating and Laminating

Call for Papers, International Conference on Textile Coating and Laminating

26.06.2018

Call for Papers, International Conference on Textile Coating and Laminating

The conference will focus on areas of high impact and growth potential, for example smart and intelligent textile coatings and laminates, digital printing and coatings, substrates and coated nonwovens.
Now in its 27th year, this will be the 19th in this established conference series which has become one of the most important meeting places for the global textiles coating and laminating industry. Previously attending companies can be found on the conference website, where other details can also be located.

CALL FOR PAPERS
The core of the conference programme will be presentations by invited experts, but in order to give an opportunity for anyone with exciting and relevant ideas to present to a high-level international audience, a call for papers is being issued for contributions in the following areas, with emphasis on work that will impact the industry, now and in the future. Suggested topics include the following:

The conference will focus on areas of high impact and growth potential, for example smart and intelligent textile coatings and laminates, digital printing and coatings, substrates and coated nonwovens.
Now in its 27th year, this will be the 19th in this established conference series which has become one of the most important meeting places for the global textiles coating and laminating industry. Previously attending companies can be found on the conference website, where other details can also be located.

CALL FOR PAPERS
The core of the conference programme will be presentations by invited experts, but in order to give an opportunity for anyone with exciting and relevant ideas to present to a high-level international audience, a call for papers is being issued for contributions in the following areas, with emphasis on work that will impact the industry, now and in the future. Suggested topics include the following:

new developments in machinery and techniques such as bonding systems, developments in polymers, surface modifications, techniques for extreme properties etc.
smart textile coatings and laminates
technology for growth, eg nanotechnology, antimicrobial/antibacterial, green technology, developments in self-decontaminating etc.
growth markets and applications such as solar/thermal, fuel cells, composites, medical/biotechnology, extreme materials etc.
environmental issues
disruptive technology - new developments that will potentially change the industry, such as digital printing, graphene and nanotechnology in membranes, and alternatives for PVC etc.

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An Evening of Smart Innovation that Showcased New Standards for Fashion

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Textile installation by Cécile Feilchenfeldt

29.03.2018

An Evening of Smart Innovation that Showcased New Standards for Fashion

On Thursday, March 22nd, C.L.A.S.S., with support from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), hosted an intimate gathering of fashion’s industry leaders, educators, designers and members of the press to celebrate An Evening of Smart Innovation.

The event was beautifully orchestrated by Ginger Design, an exceptional team of Italian creatives, filmmakers, food and textile designers as a way to create a unique immersive experience telling the story of C.L.A.S.S.’ visionary journey. Thus, providing guests with an awareness and chance to embrace knowledge related to four key areas that set new standards for fashion vital to C.L.A.S.S.’ business philosophy: Heritage, Smart Innovation, Circular Economy and Design Responsibility.

Imagination and responsibility at the forefront of the event, guests entered to view a film by Cristina Picchi that represented harmony between the various phases of the textile process and the cycles of natural elements.

On Thursday, March 22nd, C.L.A.S.S., with support from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), hosted an intimate gathering of fashion’s industry leaders, educators, designers and members of the press to celebrate An Evening of Smart Innovation.

The event was beautifully orchestrated by Ginger Design, an exceptional team of Italian creatives, filmmakers, food and textile designers as a way to create a unique immersive experience telling the story of C.L.A.S.S.’ visionary journey. Thus, providing guests with an awareness and chance to embrace knowledge related to four key areas that set new standards for fashion vital to C.L.A.S.S.’ business philosophy: Heritage, Smart Innovation, Circular Economy and Design Responsibility.

Imagination and responsibility at the forefront of the event, guests entered to view a film by Cristina Picchi that represented harmony between the various phases of the textile process and the cycles of natural elements.

The piece de resistance was a three-dimensional installation designed by Cécile Feilchenfeldt that contained exquisite knits allowing guests to walk through the area to inspire creativity and explore the limitless possibilities using innovative smart materials. So, with responsible design in mind the guests were able to touch and feel the luxurious smart textiles supported by sustainable credentials from Bacx by Centro Seta, Bemberg™ by Asahi Kasei, ECOTEC® by Marchi & Fildi, Organic Cotton Colours, Re.VerSo™, ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei, TINTEX Textiles, and Zignone. The new generation of beautiful cottons, rich silks, lush wools and opulent cashmeres showcased throughout the C.L.A.S.S. event currently available to the market.

Giusy Bettoni and the C.L.A.S.S. team from Milan and New York, as well as several of their partner representatives from around the globe were on hand to engage designers and educators and answer questions related to smart materials and processes. Designers and educators were pleased to learn about the new C.L.A.S.S. e-commerce site dedicated to emerging designers and fashion startups, as well as new details regarding C.L.A.S.S. Education as a university learning resource, co-founded with James Mendolia, FIT Professor, MFA Fashion Design and FIT Sustainability Council Member.

Attendees included: Julien Labat, president of Edun and Marilyn Balkaransingh Director of Fabric R&D of Edun, J.R. Campbell and Young Kim Thanos of Kent State’s School of Design and Merchandising, Lisa Smilor and Stephanie Soto of CFDA, Nomi Dale Kleinman of FIT, Susan Easton, founder of From the Road, Nicole Fischelis, Heron Preston, Luciana Scrutchen of Parsons School of Design and Kay Unger, chair of the Board of Governors for Parsons, among others.

An Evening of Smart Innovation that Showcased New Standards for Fashion

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An Evening of Smart Innovation that Showcased New Standards for Fashion

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An Evening of Smart Innovation that Showcased New Standards for Fashion

(c) Rodin Banica

An Evening of Smart Innovation that Showcased New Standards for Fashion

(c) Rodin Banica

An Evening of Smart Innovation that Showcased New Standards for Fashion

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Deborah Hughes, Inc.

34th International Cotton Conference Bremen

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Opening of the Cotton Conference 2018

26.03.2018

34th International Cotton Conference Bremen

Deep Insights into the Multifaceted World of Cotton
Quality, Innovation and Digitalisation are Crucial

From the 21st to the 23rd of March, the international cotton industry came together in the historic Bremen Town Hall, under the motto "Cotton Insights". More than 500 participants from almost 40 countries came to exchange views on the latest trends in the natural raw material as part of the conference organised by the Bremen Cotton Exchange in cooperation with the Fibre Institute Bremen. The 34th International Cotton Conference provided a varied, in-depth programme which addressed the current and burning issues within the industry.

Summarising his visit to the conference, Kai Hughes, Executive Director of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) in Washington said “The Bremen Cotton Conference is unique because it brings the diverse world of cotton together in one place. It is always a great opportunity to learn about the latest innovations, talk to cotton merchants and get an overview of the industry".

Deep Insights into the Multifaceted World of Cotton
Quality, Innovation and Digitalisation are Crucial

From the 21st to the 23rd of March, the international cotton industry came together in the historic Bremen Town Hall, under the motto "Cotton Insights". More than 500 participants from almost 40 countries came to exchange views on the latest trends in the natural raw material as part of the conference organised by the Bremen Cotton Exchange in cooperation with the Fibre Institute Bremen. The 34th International Cotton Conference provided a varied, in-depth programme which addressed the current and burning issues within the industry.

Summarising his visit to the conference, Kai Hughes, Executive Director of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) in Washington said “The Bremen Cotton Conference is unique because it brings the diverse world of cotton together in one place. It is always a great opportunity to learn about the latest innovations, talk to cotton merchants and get an overview of the industry".

Sustainability and Cotton
This year, the conference developed into a whole week of diverse events around the entire cotton supply chain. With the “SUSTAIN” event, which was organised in cooperation with the Weser-Kurier newspaper, it was possible to build a bridge between the issue of sustainability and the end consumer.
With the focus on Africa, the emerging continent, which also has a special significance for cotton, became the centre of attention.

In his opening speech, Henning Hammer, President of the Bremen Cotton Exchange, made it clear that sustainability is also of great importance during the Cotton Conference: "The three pillars of sustainability – the environment, the economy and social issues – were already playing a role in the cotton industry when the word sustainability was far from being on everyone's lips.
Many changes that are being demanded in the sense of responsible agriculture and responsible trade take their time, many are already in the starting blocks and a lot already exists. We have a very alert, active agricultural research worldwide."

The Keynotes
The keynote session, moderated by the journalist Lisa Boekhoff from the newspaper Weser-Kurier, gave participants an overview, with an informative analysis of the current cotton situation. Kai Hughes, executive director of ICAC, emphasised in his keynote address the need to provide credible facts and figures which should be the basis for the entire supply chain. The marketing of cotton and changing consumer habits in a globalised and digitalised world were the subject of lectures by Mark Messura, Cotton Incorporated and Robert Antoshak, Olah Inc. Eugen Weinberg and Michael Alt from Commerzbank took a look at the raw material from a stock market perspective.

Traceability and Digitalisation
Digitalisation is also a cross-cutting issue that runs through the entire supply chain of the cotton industry. In his opening speech, Prof. Axel S. Hermann, Head of the Fibre Institute Bremen, emphasised the importance of digitalisation for the industry. “It enables new approaches in cotton cultivation and textile processing, but also influences consumer behaviour and thus the necessary changes in the textile industry.” The focus is on the status quo of the implementation, as well as the opportunities and risks of digitally controlled, vertically integrated procurement and sales processes and the associated challenges at retail level.

Another current topic is traceability, which is also closely linked to sustainability. More and more buyers want to know whether their suppliers are meeting the promised sustainability criteria for their products, also textile products. Consequently, the conference presented various techniques for testing the authenticity of a cotton provided in the finished textile, such as DNA testing, fingerprint analysis technique, marker methods and block-chain processes.

Cotton Quality
In addition to current subjects such as digitalisation and traceability, questions of cotton quality have traditionally been an essential element of the Cotton Conference, which was further reinforced this year with the "Spinners Seminar". The spinning mill seminar, which was carried out by the Cotton Exchange and the Fibre Institute in cooperation with the ITMF and IVGT associations, far exceeded expectations.

More than 70 participants discussed the handling of impurities in supplied cotton in the manufacturing process.
In addition, in a high-level expert session, there was an exchange of the latest research results which determine the future of cotton production and the processing of cotton into innovative products.

34th International Cotton Conference Bremen

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Customer data heralds new opportunities for fashion industry

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Lectra ESCP Europe Round Table

16.11.2017

Customer data heralds new opportunities for fashion industry

Amazon, EasySize, Evo Pricing and Lectra explored diverse uses for customer data during a round table event organized by the ESCP Europe - Lectra ‘Fashion & Technology’ Chair Paris

Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials, the French business school ESCP Europe and their joint ‘Fashion & Technology’ Chair examined the multiple ways the fashion industry’s ecosystem can use customer data, during a recent round table event at the start of the fifth Fashion Tech Week in Paris.

Elise Beuriot, senior category leader, EU Luggage, Amazon, Olivier Dancot, VP of data, Lectra, Fabrizio Fantini, founder and CEO, Evo Pricing, and Gulnaz Khusainova, founder and CEO, Easysize, agreed straight away on one key point: the analysis of customer data lends itself to limitless applications along the entire fashion value chain. Its impact is immense, whether in terms of customer satisfaction, competitiveness, revenues or waste limitation.

Amazon, EasySize, Evo Pricing and Lectra explored diverse uses for customer data during a round table event organized by the ESCP Europe - Lectra ‘Fashion & Technology’ Chair Paris

Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials, the French business school ESCP Europe and their joint ‘Fashion & Technology’ Chair examined the multiple ways the fashion industry’s ecosystem can use customer data, during a recent round table event at the start of the fifth Fashion Tech Week in Paris.

Elise Beuriot, senior category leader, EU Luggage, Amazon, Olivier Dancot, VP of data, Lectra, Fabrizio Fantini, founder and CEO, Evo Pricing, and Gulnaz Khusainova, founder and CEO, Easysize, agreed straight away on one key point: the analysis of customer data lends itself to limitless applications along the entire fashion value chain. Its impact is immense, whether in terms of customer satisfaction, competitiveness, revenues or waste limitation.

As early as the design phase, a wealth of data offers many sources of inspiration for stylists. For teams in charge of collections, “complex models allow the analysis of data like online traffic and purchase history in order to design and offer the products that consumers expect, which is a priority for a company obsessed by the customer, like Amazon,” stated Elise Beuriot. For sales, “decisions based on data trigger millions of orders. The impact on the inventory is enormous,” she added.

“Fashion is an industry where unsold items generate a lot of waste. Algorithms and big data analysis can reduce left-overs by anticipating demand several weeks ahead in order to optimize the price and replenishment,” observed Fabrizio Fantini. “Fashion companies who exploit data to inform their decisions become more efficient. They are better armed to protect their margins, but can also sell for less, and potentially reach a larger number of consumers.”

Other IT models aggregate customer data in real time ‘to determine, among hundreds of factors, those which have the biggest influence on buying decisions. Value doesn’t necessarily lie in the volume of data but in the depth of the analyses,’ claimed Gulnaz Khusainova. Easysize is careful that collected data is anonymous, she underlined, because ‘consumers need to keep control of their data, and know how it is used’.
For editors of software dedicated to fashion businesses, and suppliers of cutting machines designed for the clothing industry, “analyzing usage data from our solutions enables the offer to evolve, making each step in the value chain more efficient and perfectly adapted to the needs of the brands, retailers and manufacturers. What is at stake is better quality products, placed on the market as quickly as possible and at a reduced cost,” explained Olivier Dancot.

“It is easy to collect data, but difficult to extract actionable information. Everything hinges on data analysis,” concluded Céline Abecassis-Moedas, professor and co-scientific director of the ‘Fashion & Technology’ Chair and moderator of the round table. “Due to its emotional dimension—from the stylist’s inspiration to the consumer’s desire to buy—fashion is not an industry like others. However, all the components that make up its ecosystem can truly benefit from the judicious exploitation of customer data. Examples discussed this evening illustrate the diversity of what is possible.

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Jinfa Labi chooses Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0

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Jinfa Labi chooses Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0

07.11.2017

Jinfa Labi chooses Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0

Lectra’s latest PLM solution selected by Jinfa Labi to improve its product development process through supply chain digitization

Paris – Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials, is pleased to announce that Jinfa Labi, one of the first publicly listed maternity and infant clothing companies in China, has chosen Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0 to help digitally transform their supply chain, making it more efficient, integrated and connected.

Lectra’s latest PLM solution selected by Jinfa Labi to improve its product development process through supply chain digitization

Paris – Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials, is pleased to announce that Jinfa Labi, one of the first publicly listed maternity and infant clothing companies in China, has chosen Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0 to help digitally transform their supply chain, making it more efficient, integrated and connected.

Spurred by the continued growth of the Chinese economy, young Chinese parents are now demanding maternity and baby products that are more personalized and sophisticated in terms of material and design. To meet these new market needs, Jinfa Labi has chosen to implement Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0 after researching on all PLM vendors in the market. With the help of this solution, the company aims to further improve their product development process by digitizing their entire supply chain, from design to production, enhancing business agility and collaboration. By embracing digitalization, the company hopes to make progress in adopting the government initiative “Made in China 2025”.

Lectra’s ultimate collaborative platform—Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0—gives fashion and apparel companies the extra speed and agility they need to tackle the challenges of Industry 4.0 head on. With the widest functional scope on the market, this technology serves as the intelligent backbone for the digital supply chain, facilitating the entire design-to-production process. This ensures a consistent flow of error-free data between process, technology and people, thus enabling organizations to quickly adapt to different business models and keep pace with the latest trends.

“As one of the first domestic companies to engage in R&D, design, production and distribution of baby clothing, Jinfa Labi is now growing exponentially. We are looking for a partner with a worldwide perspective and in-depth knowledge on the industry’s best practices,” said Lin Ruowen, General Manager, Jinfa Labi. “And Lectra fits the bill. Their latest PLM solution connects CAD, industry-standard software, company IT systems and external suppliers together, allowing us to fully digitize our supply chain by covering all production stages. We can then focus on improving our core competencies.”

“We are confident that Lectra will help Jinfa Labi make their mark for “Made in China 2025”. This Industry 4.0-based initiative will not only revolutionize the way in which manufacturers operate but also change the way in which the brands and retailers run their businesses. Lectra is committed to providing the technology and support that our customers need to thrive in this new digital era,” said Andreas A. Kim, Managing Director, Lectra, Greater China. “Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0 is the only PLM solution purpose-designed for the fashion industry that covers the entire value chain. We hope to leverage our 44 years of experience in the fashion industry to help Jinfa Labi succeed through operational excellence.”

More information:
Lectra, PLM Jinfa Labi Maternity & Baby Articles Co., Ltd.

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Lectra

Marokko 2017

JANDALI MODE.MEDIEN.MESSEN

Marokko 2017

03.08.2017

MAROC IN MODE und MAROC SOURCING

Die kommende MAROC IN MODE – MAROC SOURCING wird in Marrakesch auf dem Gelände der Moulay Hassan-Rennstrecke stattfinden, in direkter Nähe zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten und Hotels der weltbekannten „Ockerstadt“. Auf den 5.000 m² Ausstellungsfläche werden dieses Jahr die 15. Ausgabe der MAROC IN MODE und die 14. Ausgabe der MAROC SOURCING durchgeführt. Die kommende MAROC IN MODE – MAROC SOURCING wird dabei in spezifische Ecosysteme eingeteilt: FAST FASHION, DENIM, STRICK, PPE/SPORT/FREIZEIT, MAROKKANISCHE MARKEN.

LEDER & SCHUHE werden erstmalig mit rund 20 Ausstellern vertreten sein. Insgesamt werden 175 Aussteller ihre Kollektionen und Fähigkeiten präsentieren. Die meisten Aussteller kommen aus Marokko, aber auch internationale Aussteller aus der Türkei, Tunesien, China, Belgien, Deutschland, Spanien, Frankreich, Portugal und Ägypten zeigen ihre Produkte. Marokko ist eine Ausnahme in der Euromed-Region. Die Exporte des Landes zeigen im fünften Jahr in Folge ein anhaltend hohes Wachstum – mit einem Wachstum von 10% im Jahr 2016.

Die kommende MAROC IN MODE – MAROC SOURCING wird in Marrakesch auf dem Gelände der Moulay Hassan-Rennstrecke stattfinden, in direkter Nähe zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten und Hotels der weltbekannten „Ockerstadt“. Auf den 5.000 m² Ausstellungsfläche werden dieses Jahr die 15. Ausgabe der MAROC IN MODE und die 14. Ausgabe der MAROC SOURCING durchgeführt. Die kommende MAROC IN MODE – MAROC SOURCING wird dabei in spezifische Ecosysteme eingeteilt: FAST FASHION, DENIM, STRICK, PPE/SPORT/FREIZEIT, MAROKKANISCHE MARKEN.

LEDER & SCHUHE werden erstmalig mit rund 20 Ausstellern vertreten sein. Insgesamt werden 175 Aussteller ihre Kollektionen und Fähigkeiten präsentieren. Die meisten Aussteller kommen aus Marokko, aber auch internationale Aussteller aus der Türkei, Tunesien, China, Belgien, Deutschland, Spanien, Frankreich, Portugal und Ägypten zeigen ihre Produkte. Marokko ist eine Ausnahme in der Euromed-Region. Die Exporte des Landes zeigen im fünften Jahr in Folge ein anhaltend hohes Wachstum – mit einem Wachstum von 10% im Jahr 2016.

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Marokko, Marrakesch, Mode

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JANDALI MODE.MEDIEN.MESSEN

TRSA

TRSA

TRSA

21.07.2017

30 UniFirst Plants Now Hygienically Clean Food Safety Certified

With seven more laundries certified this month, UniFirst Corp. has widened its lead among multi-location uniform service companies in achieving the Hygienically Clean Food Safety designation, as 30 facilities now have reached this milestone. The July additions included the company’s first such achievements in Nevada, New York and Wisconsin after UniFirst plants were already certified in 16 states and the Canadian province of British Columbia.
This achievement reflects UniFirst’s commitment to best management practices (BMPs) in laundering as verified by third-party on-site inspection and their capability to produce hygienically clean textiles as quantified by ongoing microbial testing.

With seven more laundries certified this month, UniFirst Corp. has widened its lead among multi-location uniform service companies in achieving the Hygienically Clean Food Safety designation, as 30 facilities now have reached this milestone. The July additions included the company’s first such achievements in Nevada, New York and Wisconsin after UniFirst plants were already certified in 16 states and the Canadian province of British Columbia.
This achievement reflects UniFirst’s commitment to best management practices (BMPs) in laundering as verified by third-party on-site inspection and their capability to produce hygienically clean textiles as quantified by ongoing microbial testing.

The certification confirms a laundry’s dedication to compliance and processing garments and other textile products using BMPs as described in its quality assurance documentation, the focal point for TRSA inspectors’ evaluation of critical control points that minimize risk.
This process eliminates subjectivity by focusing on outcomes and results that verify textiles cleaned in these facilities meet appropriate hygienically clean standards and BMPs for servicing animal processing, dairies, fruit/vegetable, bakeries, grain and other food and beverage industry segments.
UniFirst facilities certified in July are in Ontario, CA; Las Vegas, NV; Buffalo, NY; Amarillo, Austin and Houston, TX; and Wisconsin Rapids, WI. States with previously Hygienically Clean Food Safety certified UniFirst laundries (one each except where noted) are CA (2) CO, CT, FL (2), GA, MA, MD, NC (4), NH (2), NJ, OK, PA, SC, TX (5), UT and VA.

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TRSA, certification

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TRSA

Product Leadership Award

Lectra

Product Leadership Award

18.07.2017

Frost & Sullivan Confers Lectra's Versalis® Digital Leather Cutting Solution with Product Leadership Award

Lectra has leveraged more than 10 years of experience in connected manufacturing to offer Versalis®, an innovative digital solution designed to cut leather without compromise on quality. Featuring a powerful automatic nesting system for overall improvements in efficiency, the fully automated solution enables automotive leather suppliers to cut costs, improve productivity and minimize waste while also establishing a pathway to value-added Industry 4.0 processes.

Lectra has leveraged more than 10 years of experience in connected manufacturing to offer Versalis®, an innovative digital solution designed to cut leather without compromise on quality. Featuring a powerful automatic nesting system for overall improvements in efficiency, the fully automated solution enables automotive leather suppliers to cut costs, improve productivity and minimize waste while also establishing a pathway to value-added Industry 4.0 processes.

Currently, almost 90% of leather used for automotive applications is cut using manual die presses, which require designers to build a physical prototype and finalize the design through trial and error. Lectra offers a fully digitalized leather solution from prototyping to cut parts—when used in combination with Lectra’s 3D prototyping and pattern-making software, Versalis digital leather cutting solution enables a 12-16 week reduction in development and launch cycles for vehicle seating models.
During the leather-cutting phase, the latest release of Versalis LeatherSuite allows automotive leather suppliers to achieve up to 15% greater productivity. Lectra’s end-to-end automotive leather offering furthermore guarantees optimal uptime through an extensive worldwide support network of field engineers and technical experts.
"Lectra focuses on a consultative approach that allows it to fully understand the customer’s needs before building a solution comprising software, hardware, consulting, training, and after-sales support,” said Frost & Sullivan Industry Analyst Kamalesh Mohanarangam. "Lectra’s equipment is fitted with more than 200 sensors that predict failure and immediately report issues to its call centres. This product feature and service has resulted in 98% uptime and very fast mean time to repair."

Although digital leather cutting solutions are an investment, leather cutters and Tier-1 suppliers have begun to recognize the value of these products. On average, Lectra’s solutions help customers achieve up to 7% savings on leather compared to manual die-press methods by minimizing human error and variability in the cutting room. A benchmark test of leather trim cutting for door panels demonstrated a 3.5% gain in material made possible by Versalis’ superior nesting capabilities compared to the customer’s yield using manual nesting with die press machines, representing potential savings of €9 million per year.
Versalis is the fruit of significant R&D investment for the company, which has always made re-investment of capital a priority. As part of a transformational plan, Lectra spent more than €50 million in investments between 2011 and 2015. With Lectra’s new strategy focusing on supporting their customers’ transition to Industry 4.0 standards, Lectra will increase the share of revenues dedicated to R&D to 10% for the period from 2017 to 2019, representing a rise of about 50% between 2016 and 2019.

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Lectra, Frost & Sullivan, Product Leadership Award

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Lectra

MintModa and Archroma

Archroma

MintModa and Archroma

11.07.2017

Trend forecaster MintModa and color leader Archroma partner to advance the heighten impact of color in fashion

Fashion forecaster MintModa and Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, announce a new strategic partnership leveraging the respective strengths of both companies in color creativity. Combining Archroma’s scientific color expertise with MintModa’s clear, narrative-driven color forecasts provides fashion and design-related industries with an actionable and trend-right color resource.
Launched last year, Color Atlas by Archroma offers 4320 new shades, extending their custom color business with a readily available, time-efficient color management system. MintModa’s ColoRevolution offers highly-curated color analysis and direction on its cloud-based subscription trend service. Because color plays a starring role in the visual language of social media, carefully chosen palettes are essential for capturing a new generation of connected consumers.

Fashion forecaster MintModa and Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, announce a new strategic partnership leveraging the respective strengths of both companies in color creativity. Combining Archroma’s scientific color expertise with MintModa’s clear, narrative-driven color forecasts provides fashion and design-related industries with an actionable and trend-right color resource.
Launched last year, Color Atlas by Archroma offers 4320 new shades, extending their custom color business with a readily available, time-efficient color management system. MintModa’s ColoRevolution offers highly-curated color analysis and direction on its cloud-based subscription trend service. Because color plays a starring role in the visual language of social media, carefully chosen palettes are essential for capturing a new generation of connected consumers.

“People today are constantly exposed to a barrage of vibrant media on multiple devices. The customer is now visually sophisticated, a voracious consumer of ever-changing images depicting highly-styled products, places and people,” states MintModa founder and creative director Sharon Graubard. “The emotional draw of color, hardwired into humans, becomes an ever-more powerful marketing tool.”
“The Color Atlas by Archroma represents a true labor of love,” said Chris Hipps, Global Director, Archroma Color Management. “The idea is to offer our customers options they never dreamed of. We resonate with MintModa’s progressive, focused approach. In fact, we met because they were searching for a specific shade of blue and couldn’t find it elsewhere. This level of color curation dovetails with our passionate drive and relentless commitment towards excellence.”

MintModa and Archroma

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Archroma, MintModa, Color, Partnership

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Archroma