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First show of ‘Best of Bangladesh’ in Europe (c) Bangladesh Apparel Exchange
24.07.2023

First show of ‘Best of Bangladesh’ in Europe

‘Best of Bangladesh’ -- the first ever sole ‘Made in Bangladesh’ show in Europe -- aims to open the doors for Europe to experience what the Bangladeshi industries has to offer.

As Bangladesh celebrates five decades of strong ties with Europe, in order to further strengthen the ties and deepen collaborations with the partners across Europe, Bangladesh Apparel Exchange, supported by the Bangladesh Embassy in the Netherlands, is organizing the event in Amsterdam, Netherlands on September 4th and 5th, 2023.

The ‘Best of Bangladesh’ aims to serve as a dynamic platform to showcase the progress and potential across diverse sectors of Bangladesh economy, especially manufacturing.

A total of 40 Bangladeshi companies each of which is the country’s best from apparel, textile, leather, Agro, jute, handicrafts, pharmaceutical, light engineering, digital industry, FMCG and bicycle will showcase their sustainable and innovative products in the Best of Bangladesh.  

‘Best of Bangladesh’ -- the first ever sole ‘Made in Bangladesh’ show in Europe -- aims to open the doors for Europe to experience what the Bangladeshi industries has to offer.

As Bangladesh celebrates five decades of strong ties with Europe, in order to further strengthen the ties and deepen collaborations with the partners across Europe, Bangladesh Apparel Exchange, supported by the Bangladesh Embassy in the Netherlands, is organizing the event in Amsterdam, Netherlands on September 4th and 5th, 2023.

The ‘Best of Bangladesh’ aims to serve as a dynamic platform to showcase the progress and potential across diverse sectors of Bangladesh economy, especially manufacturing.

A total of 40 Bangladeshi companies each of which is the country’s best from apparel, textile, leather, Agro, jute, handicrafts, pharmaceutical, light engineering, digital industry, FMCG and bicycle will showcase their sustainable and innovative products in the Best of Bangladesh.  

Bangladesh economy ranks as the world’s 37th largest now and it’s rapidly-expanding. The ‘Best of Bangladesh’ is being organized to accelerate interests and burgeoning engagements between the entrepreneurs and private sector entities on both European and Bangladeshi sides. The event has been structured to serve as a platform to showcase the multifaceted progress made and potential across diverse sectors of Bangladesh’s economy.

There will be an inaugural and 7 interactive panel sessions at the Best of Bangladesh on the topics ‘Bangladesh – Perspectives From An Emerging Economy’, ‘Bangladesh - Your Sustainable Sourcing Destination’, ‘Empowering the Future: Advancing Safety & Well-being for Garments Workforce in Bangladesh’, ‘Bangladesh Agro-Food: A Next Opportunity for Collaboration’, ‘Impact Investing - The Next Frontier’, ‘Sustainable Synergy: Circular Economy, Climate Action & Bangladesh’s Future’, and ‘Digitization and Digital Economy in Bangladesh’.

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Bangladesh Apparel Exchange

21.07.2023

Digital Textile Printing: Direct-to-Film Technology

In the printing industry, direct-to-film technology is having a transformative impact on the apparel decoration space. It provides a simple and affordable garment printing process that facilitates vibrant, dynamic, full-colour designs with a durable print. It opens up opportunities for digital print service providers (PSPs) to expand their product offerings in the textile industry, their network of potential customers and expand the range of fabrics they can print on.

In the printing industry, direct-to-film technology is having a transformative impact on the apparel decoration space. It provides a simple and affordable garment printing process that facilitates vibrant, dynamic, full-colour designs with a durable print. It opens up opportunities for digital print service providers (PSPs) to expand their product offerings in the textile industry, their network of potential customers and expand the range of fabrics they can print on.

Direct-to-film vs. Screen Printing
Direct-to-film printing is the process of digitally printing directly onto a special transfer film sheet. The printed film is subsequently sprinkled with a hot-melt powder and heated. Once the transfer sheet is cured and dried, it can be heat-pressed onto a variety of fabrics to create premium transferred designs for customised merchandising, sportswear, and an array of other promotional applications for the textile market. Compared with traditional screen printing, the plate creation required for that process is far too time-consuming. Not only this, but it does not match direct-to-film’s ability to produce vivid colours and quality details such as shapes, lettering, and motifs often sought after in the promotional and merchandising space for bespoke textiles.

The Mimaki TxF150-75
Mimaki’s first direct-to-film inkjet printer is the TxF150-75, a fitting extension to the 150 series, with a maximum printing width of 80cm. Offering a stable printing plotter, the model’s built-in ink circulation system and degassed ink pack are resolutions to common direct-to-film challenges such as poor ink ejection and white ink clogging. The new printer also includes core Mimaki features including NCU (Nozzle Check Unit) and NRS (Nozzle Recovery System) for stable, uninterrupted print production. Operating in harmony with the textile printer itself is Mimaki’s ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® certified water-based pigment textile inks, formulated especially for the TxF150-75. Coupled with Mimaki’s RasterLink7 RIP software, users are offered end-to-end oversight and efficiency from creative design to final product.

In addition, and in line with Mimaki’s collaborative approach to meeting customer needs, Adkins has developed an 80cm wide powder shaker cure unit to complete this ‘A brand’ direct-to-film printing solution. By offering the printer and post-processing unit at 80cm wide, customers can print larger garments with less waste and quicker production times, making the process much more cost effective.

 Ein Outfit aus der Kollektion „Structures of Asia“ von Özlem Aydin auf der NEO.Fashion. Foto: Gerome DeFrance/Neo.Fashion.
Ein Outfit aus der Kollektion „Structures of Asia“ von Özlem Aydin auf der NEO.Fashion.
21.07.2023

Reutlinger Designtalente auf der Neo.Fashion. in Berlin

Modedesign-Absolvierende der TEXOVERSUM Fakultät Textil der Hochschule Reutlingen präsentierten ihre Abschlusskollektionen im Rahmen der Neo.Fashion. während der Berlin Fashion Week.

Das Veranstaltungsformat Neo.Fashion. ist das größte seit 2017 etablierte Graduate Fashion Event in Deutschland. Während der Berliner Fashion Week bietet die Neo.Fashion den besten deutschen Modedesignabsolvierenden eine Plattform, um sich neben zahlreichen Vertretern aus Presse und Industrie auch einer breiten Öffentlichkeit zu präsentieren. Die TEXOVERSUM Fakultät Textil nahm mit dem Schwerpunkt Fashion Design des Studiengangs Fashion & Textil Design 2023 zum vierten Mal teil.

Die Reutlinger Talente Angelina Oganesyan, Elias Jaaouf, Marlon Hahn, Mariela Fleckenstein Castillo, Meri Mamaladze und Özlem Aydin begeisterten das Publikum in Berlin und auch im YouTube Livestream mit ihren Abschlusskollektionen, die mit Kreativität, Enthusiasmus, Talent und Expertise in den vergangenen Monaten in den Laboren der Hochschule designt und realisiert wurden.

Modedesign-Absolvierende der TEXOVERSUM Fakultät Textil der Hochschule Reutlingen präsentierten ihre Abschlusskollektionen im Rahmen der Neo.Fashion. während der Berlin Fashion Week.

Das Veranstaltungsformat Neo.Fashion. ist das größte seit 2017 etablierte Graduate Fashion Event in Deutschland. Während der Berliner Fashion Week bietet die Neo.Fashion den besten deutschen Modedesignabsolvierenden eine Plattform, um sich neben zahlreichen Vertretern aus Presse und Industrie auch einer breiten Öffentlichkeit zu präsentieren. Die TEXOVERSUM Fakultät Textil nahm mit dem Schwerpunkt Fashion Design des Studiengangs Fashion & Textil Design 2023 zum vierten Mal teil.

Die Reutlinger Talente Angelina Oganesyan, Elias Jaaouf, Marlon Hahn, Mariela Fleckenstein Castillo, Meri Mamaladze und Özlem Aydin begeisterten das Publikum in Berlin und auch im YouTube Livestream mit ihren Abschlusskollektionen, die mit Kreativität, Enthusiasmus, Talent und Expertise in den vergangenen Monaten in den Laboren der Hochschule designt und realisiert wurden.

Eine besondere Auszeichnung erhielt Meri Mamaladze. Sie wurde als eine von zwölf „Best Graduates“ aller teilnehmenden Hochschulen ausgezeichnet und war mit ihrer Kollektion Emptiness of Plenty Teil der Neo.Fashion. Award Show, die den Höhepunkt der gesamten Neo.Fashion. 2023 bildete.

„Die grandiose Show unserer Absolvierenden an der Neo.Fashion. im Rahmen der Berlin Fashion Week zeigt die exzellente Qualität der Ausbildung am TEXOVERSUM und unterstreicht gleichzeitig unsere Position als eine der führenden Hochschulen im Bereich Fashion und Textil“, berichtet Prof. Natalie Seng, Leiterin des Schwerpunkts Fashion & Lifestyle Design im Anschluss an die Fashionshow in Berlin und resümiert: „ Die Absolvierenden können sehr stolz sein und es war toll zu sehen, wie die Gemeinschaft der Studierenden des TEXOVERSUMs sich gegenseitig unterstützt und auch viele Ehemalige angereist kamen, um Ihre Kommilitonen und Kommilitoninnen zu supporten.“

Erst kürzlich hatten die TEXOVERSUM Fakultät Textil und die Neo.Fashion. eine zukünftig vertiefte Kooperation bekannt gegeben und ab 2024 gemeinsame Aktivitäten im TEXOVERSUM am Standort Reutlingen für die wirtschaftliche, kulturelle und politische Förderung von Modedesign-Talenten und aufstrebenden Designerinnen und Designer angekündigt.

Ein Outfit aus der Kollektion „Structures of Asia“ von Özlem Aydin auf der NEO.Fashion. 2023, Foto: Gerome DeFrance/Neo.Fashion.

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Hochschule Reutlingen

21.07.2023

CWS legt Nachhaltigkeitsbericht 2022/2023 vor

Bis 2030 will CWS seinen CO2e-Fußabdruck mindestens um die Hälfte reduzieren. Um dieses Ziel zu erreichen, hat das Unternehmen eine Dekarbonisierungsstrategie mit 19 Initiativen für alle Geschäftsbereiche erarbeitet. Im Vordergrund der Strategie steht die Optimierung der Energienutzung, um unnötige Emissionen zu vermeiden oder auf ein Minimum zu senken. Zusätzlich soll die Energieversorgung auf grüne Energien umgestellt werden, insbesondere durch von CWS selbst produzierten Solarstrom.

Um Emissionen zu verringern, ist die Lieferkette von entscheidender Bedeutung. 74% der Treibhausgase entstehen jenseits der eigenen Standorte, insbesondere in der vorgelagerten Wertschöpfung, beim Einkauf von Materialien und Dienstleistungen.

Um herauszufinden, wo die Emissionsschwerpunkte in der Lieferkette und damit das größte Potenzial für Reduzierungsmaßnahmen liegt, arbeitete CWS mit dem Softwareunternehmen für Carbon Accounting Normative zusammen. Der Ansatz ermöglicht es, Hotspots für Emissionen in den Lieferketten zu identifizieren und gemeinsam mit den Zulieferern anzugehen.

Bis 2030 will CWS seinen CO2e-Fußabdruck mindestens um die Hälfte reduzieren. Um dieses Ziel zu erreichen, hat das Unternehmen eine Dekarbonisierungsstrategie mit 19 Initiativen für alle Geschäftsbereiche erarbeitet. Im Vordergrund der Strategie steht die Optimierung der Energienutzung, um unnötige Emissionen zu vermeiden oder auf ein Minimum zu senken. Zusätzlich soll die Energieversorgung auf grüne Energien umgestellt werden, insbesondere durch von CWS selbst produzierten Solarstrom.

Um Emissionen zu verringern, ist die Lieferkette von entscheidender Bedeutung. 74% der Treibhausgase entstehen jenseits der eigenen Standorte, insbesondere in der vorgelagerten Wertschöpfung, beim Einkauf von Materialien und Dienstleistungen.

Um herauszufinden, wo die Emissionsschwerpunkte in der Lieferkette und damit das größte Potenzial für Reduzierungsmaßnahmen liegt, arbeitete CWS mit dem Softwareunternehmen für Carbon Accounting Normative zusammen. Der Ansatz ermöglicht es, Hotspots für Emissionen in den Lieferketten zu identifizieren und gemeinsam mit den Zulieferern anzugehen.

Dies ist Teil der übergreifenden Initiative Enkelfähig der Haniel Gruppe, zu der CWS gehört. Die Unternehmensgruppe ist überzeugt, dass Nachhaltigkeit nicht nur eine Aufgabe unter vielen, sondern eng mit wirtschaftlichem Erfolg und unternehmerischer Verantwortung verknüpft ist. Bei CWS bedeutet das neben der Dekarbonisierung des Unternehmens, alle Materialien und Produkte entlang ihres Lebenszyklus nachhaltig und umweltschonend anzubieten. Bis 2025 will CWS mehr als 90% ihres Neugeschäfts ausschließlich mit nachhaltigen Produkten generieren.

Die vier CWS Geschäftsbereiche Hygiene, Workwear, Cleanrooms und Fire Safety arbeiten zu diesem Zweck eigenständig an Konzepten und Maßnahmen. Alle Produkte werden so lange wie möglich im Sinne des eigenen Leitsatzes Think Circular im Servicekreislauf gehalten. Die Produkte sind aus besonders langlebigen und möglichst recycelten Materialien hergestellt. Beschädigte Produkte werden im Servicemodell professionell repariert, bevor sie ausgetauscht werden. Im Anschluss wird zahlreichen Produkten durch innovative Upcycling-Projekte ein zweites Leben geschenkt – beispielsweise als modische Kleidung des Upcycling-Designers Daniel Kroh oder als Material für die Designkonzepte der Initiative Accelerating Circularity, die die Textilindustrie mit Hilfe von zirkulären Modellen transformieren will.  

CWS Hygiene legt einen großen Fokus auf die Modernisierung der Serviceflotte mit Elektrofahrzeugen und optimiert die Routen, um die Fahrtzeiten kurz zu halten. Mit der Stoffhandtuchrolle setzt CWS Hygiene schon seit vielen Jahren auf ein besonders nachhaltiges Hygieneprodukt. Außerdem wird in den Wäschereien sukzessive auf recycelte Seifenflaschen umgestellt und Wasser energiesparend aufbereitet.

Die Modernisierung des Fuhrparks und der Einsatz von Recyclingmaterialien spielen auch bei CWS Workwear eine entscheidende Rolle. In der Produktion der Arbeitskleidung kommt neben umweltfreundlicher Viskose recyceltes Polyester zum Einsatz. Bei der Rohstoff-Beschaffung wird auf fair gehandelte Waren geachtet, zu diesem Zweck besteht eine Kooperation mit dem gemeinnützigen Verein Fairtrade Deutschland. Mit dem PROcircular hat CWS Workwear außerdem ein komplett recyceltes T-Shirt entwickelt.

Das gilt ebenfalls für die Reinraumkleidung von CWS Cleanrooms, die 60- bis 80-mal gewaschen werden kann, bevor sie entsorgt werden muss. Zunehmend stellt der Geschäftsbereich die Produktpalette auf umwelt- und ressourcenschonende Produkte um, wie den MicroSicuro CR/A-R, einen Mehrweg-Moppbezug aus 76 % recycelten Polyesterfasern. Die Reinraumwäschereien von CWS Cleanrooms entsprechen neuesten Energie- und Wärmestandards, zukünftig soll die erste vollständig klimaneutrale Wäscherei entstehen.

Bei CWS Fire Safety stehen neben dem Wasserverbrauch vor allem die Schaumlöschmittel im Fokus der Anstrengungen: Löschmittel sind zu 90 % fluorfrei, was die Umweltbelastung durch schwer abbaubare PFAS-Chemikalien verhindert. Damit hat CWS Fire Safety PFAS bereits vor einer gesetzlichen Regelung nahezu vollständig aus seinen Löschmitteln verbannt. Außerdem sollen in Kooperation mit dem dänischen Unternehmen VID immer häufiger moderne Wassernebellöschanlagen eingesetzt werden, die 60 bis 80 % weniger Wasser verbrauchen als herkömmliche Sprinkleranlagen.

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CWS International GmbH

(c) CHIC / JANDALI MODE.MEDIEN.MESSEN
19.07.2023

Premiere for the CHIC Pavillon "Fashion China" at Who's Next

From 2 to 4 September 2023, twenty Chinese fashion brands will present themselves for the first time on an international platform under the umbrella of CHIC, China International Fashion Fair. On 900 sqm CHIC presents the FASHION CHINA pavilion at Who's Next with a selection of Chinese womenswear, menswear, sportswear, and hats.

Womenswear is represented by Ellassay, Laurèl (founded in Munich, Germany), JNBY, LUO ZHENG, RAXXY (women and men), KEYONE (hats for women, men, kids, no gender), Thread & Story, MAY D.WANG Cashmere & Silk, Yvonne CHOI, SE JIE, VAN SUNSUN, SELAH, EXTENDED, ARYA CASH, JORE BAUDRY, CANMADE and HEMPEL International.
Menswear is represented by KB Hong by K-BOXING and JOEONE. Exclusive sportswear will be shown by FENGGY.

FASHION CHINA is planned as a prelude to the presentation on further international platforms and is to complete CHIC's offer as a service point for Chinese fashion brands in the future.

From 2 to 4 September 2023, twenty Chinese fashion brands will present themselves for the first time on an international platform under the umbrella of CHIC, China International Fashion Fair. On 900 sqm CHIC presents the FASHION CHINA pavilion at Who's Next with a selection of Chinese womenswear, menswear, sportswear, and hats.

Womenswear is represented by Ellassay, Laurèl (founded in Munich, Germany), JNBY, LUO ZHENG, RAXXY (women and men), KEYONE (hats for women, men, kids, no gender), Thread & Story, MAY D.WANG Cashmere & Silk, Yvonne CHOI, SE JIE, VAN SUNSUN, SELAH, EXTENDED, ARYA CASH, JORE BAUDRY, CANMADE and HEMPEL International.
Menswear is represented by KB Hong by K-BOXING and JOEONE. Exclusive sportswear will be shown by FENGGY.

FASHION CHINA is planned as a prelude to the presentation on further international platforms and is to complete CHIC's offer as a service point for Chinese fashion brands in the future.

Around 500 exhibitors with international participation from Europe and Asia are expected at the next CHIC in Shanghai from 28 to 30 August. CHIC - China International Fashion Fair is organised by China National Garment Association in cooperation with China World Trade Center Co. Ltd.

More information:
CHIC Fair Fashion China Who's Next
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CHIC / JANDALI MODE.MEDIEN.MESSEN

TEXAID x PUMA partnership for Swiss RE:FIBRE take back program Photo: TEXAID / Puma
19.07.2023

TEXAID x PUMA partnership for Swiss RE:FIBRE take back program

As a leading company in the collecting, sorting, reselling, and recycling of post-consumer textile waste, TEXAID has enabled the recycling of post-consumer textile waste into new textiles and clothing. Working together with brands and retailers, TEXAID and their partners are continuing to take action to shift from a linear to a circular system.

Today’s linear system of «take – make – waste» needs to change. New textiles are produced used and discarded instead of putting them to a second use. The production of new textiles requires natural resources that are limited, and the current system has a significant negative impact on our planet. The transition to a circular system, where garments are kept in use for longer, is an opportunity to harness untapped potential around customer loyalty, economic growth, and ecological sustainability. To move away from the linear system and enable products to be made out of post-consumer textile waste, TEXAID continues to expand its offering for in-store collection programs throughout Europe and the USA

As a leading company in the collecting, sorting, reselling, and recycling of post-consumer textile waste, TEXAID has enabled the recycling of post-consumer textile waste into new textiles and clothing. Working together with brands and retailers, TEXAID and their partners are continuing to take action to shift from a linear to a circular system.

Today’s linear system of «take – make – waste» needs to change. New textiles are produced used and discarded instead of putting them to a second use. The production of new textiles requires natural resources that are limited, and the current system has a significant negative impact on our planet. The transition to a circular system, where garments are kept in use for longer, is an opportunity to harness untapped potential around customer loyalty, economic growth, and ecological sustainability. To move away from the linear system and enable products to be made out of post-consumer textile waste, TEXAID continues to expand its offering for in-store collection programs throughout Europe and the USA

Aligned with the launch of the PUMA Switzerland 23/24 Women’s World Cup home jersey, PUMA and TEXAID have partnered for the Swiss division of their RE:FIBRE Program. PUMA is working to have a more sustainable, long-term solution for recycling polyester jerseys. To achieve this goal, they have developed their RE:FIBRE Program, which transforms textile waste, along with other used materials, into new textiles.

To enable this textile to textile program in Switzerland, specific feedstocks are requires, which is TEXAID’s role as the operator of the collection and sorting. Newly launched in the PUMA Zurich location at Jelmoli, customers can bring garments of all brands and deposit them in-store. TEXAID collects and sorts all deposited items, sending eligible polyester garments into the PUMA RE:FIBRE program, to be recycled into new garments. All other garments are channeled by TEXAID to their next life cycle.

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TEXAID Textilverwertungs-AG

Freudenberg: Sustainable microfiber solution for artificial leather applications (c) Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding GmbH
Evolon® sustainable microfiber coating substrate for artificial leather
19.07.2023

Freudenberg: Sustainable microfiber solution for artificial leather applications

Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) will be presenting new applications for its European environmentally-friendly Evolon® microfiber technology for Fall/Winter 24/25 fashion and leather goods collections at Lineapelle, from September 19-21. These include solutions for artificial leather applications suitable for the shoe, furniture and automotive industries.

Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) will be presenting new applications for its European environmentally-friendly Evolon® microfiber technology for Fall/Winter 24/25 fashion and leather goods collections at Lineapelle, from September 19-21. These include solutions for artificial leather applications suitable for the shoe, furniture and automotive industries.

Evolon® sustainable microfiber coating substrates
Evolon® microfiber fabrics are ideal coating substrates for artificial leather applications in the shoe, furniture and car industries. They are particularly suitable as a carrier material for PU and PVC coatings. Evolon® microfiber materials have non-fraying edges, which makes converting easier and quicker. They contain 80% recycled PET from Freudenberg’s in-house bottle recycling plant. Furthermore, they are manufactured with no solvent and no chemical binder in the company’s Evolon® plant located in Colmar, France. The plant is accredited according to OEKO-TEX STeP sustainability manufacturing certification and the DETOX TO ZERO criteria. European manufacturing offers logistic benefits to European customers through shorter supply chain and transport routes.

Reinforcement material for leather goods
Manufacturers of leather goods also benefit from Evolon® microfiber when they use it as a reinforcement material for original leather. It is drapable and soft and provides optimal shaping support for leather. In addition, Evolon® materials offer important sustainability advantages for the manufacturing of luxury leather bags, such as being 100% made in Europe, eco-friendly and socially-responsible production, and the use of recycled raw materials.

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Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding GmbH

Charity Tennis Tournament hosted by the Alexander Zverev Foundation and WorldChanger BOGNER
13.07.2023

BOGNER: Charity Tennis Tournament hosted by the Alexander Zverev Foundation and WorldChanger

On June 26, 2023, the Alexander Zverev Foundation and WorldChanger founder Robert Laner hosted an exclusive charity tennis tournament at the Bio and Wellness Resort Stanglwirt in Tyrol, Austria.

Based on the motto "helping by playing", 24 top-class athletes and celebrities came together to play tennis doubles for a good cause. Participants in this special event included Olympic champion and two-time ATP world champion Alexander Zverev, actress and presenter Palina Rojinski, influencer & entrepreneur Pamela Reif, soccer world referee Dr. Felix Brych, ski legend Maria Höfl-Riesch, actor Herbert Knaup, rapper Kool Savas, ski jumper Gregor Schlierenzauer, actor Hans Sigl, tennis legends Barbara Schett and Charly Steeb, soccer world champion Roman Weidenfeller, influencer Younes Zarou, and many more.

On June 26, 2023, the Alexander Zverev Foundation and WorldChanger founder Robert Laner hosted an exclusive charity tennis tournament at the Bio and Wellness Resort Stanglwirt in Tyrol, Austria.

Based on the motto "helping by playing", 24 top-class athletes and celebrities came together to play tennis doubles for a good cause. Participants in this special event included Olympic champion and two-time ATP world champion Alexander Zverev, actress and presenter Palina Rojinski, influencer & entrepreneur Pamela Reif, soccer world referee Dr. Felix Brych, ski legend Maria Höfl-Riesch, actor Herbert Knaup, rapper Kool Savas, ski jumper Gregor Schlierenzauer, actor Hans Sigl, tennis legends Barbara Schett and Charly Steeb, soccer world champion Roman Weidenfeller, influencer Younes Zarou, and many more.

BOGNER took part in this event and equipped the participants with suitable sports and tennis wear. The collected proceeds of more than 100,000 euros will benefit the Alexander Zverev Foundation, which supports children and young people affected by diabetes. The Alexander Zverev Foundation is helping to raise awareness and acceptance of diabetes within the public discourse, as Alexander Zverev himself is affected by the disease. To wrap up this unforgettable experience, the tennis tournament then evolved into an exclusive Red Carpet evening event. The invited guests met for the award ceremony and a closing speech by Alexander Zverev and Robert Laner on the topic of "Diabetes, the right mindset on the way to the world's best and positive change" at the mountain chalet Hüttlingmoos, directly below the Wilder Kaiser. The grand finale of the day in the mountains was then the outdoor party, again in Hüttlingmoos, with live music from the Fast Boys and star DJ Topic.

More information:
adidas Charity
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BOGNER

Premium, Seek (c) Premium Exhibitions GmbH
13.07.2023

PREMIUM and SEEK: A new heartbeat

The PREMIUM and SEEK teams around Anita Tillmann and Jörg Arntz prove their skills with the success of the new Trend and Event Platform. The format, newly shortened to just two days, showed a total of 450 curated, international brands of the new generation, with 250 brands at PREMIUM and 200 brands at SEEK. The motto was quality over quantity. In addition to the brands, the focus was clearly on the know-how of experts from sustainability, tech, and business. If you didn't discover or learn anything new in the last two days you missed out. Visitors from all over the world came to Station Berlin to see what the Premium Group had come up with for this edition - and it did not disappoint.

PREMIUM reinvents itself
The newly curated brand portfolio with many international and unexposed brands were very well received by the community and invited buyers and visitors to explore a diverse, exciting, and coherent brand landscape. The atmosphere was characterised by lightness, lots of sunshine, and good conversations.

The PREMIUM and SEEK teams around Anita Tillmann and Jörg Arntz prove their skills with the success of the new Trend and Event Platform. The format, newly shortened to just two days, showed a total of 450 curated, international brands of the new generation, with 250 brands at PREMIUM and 200 brands at SEEK. The motto was quality over quantity. In addition to the brands, the focus was clearly on the know-how of experts from sustainability, tech, and business. If you didn't discover or learn anything new in the last two days you missed out. Visitors from all over the world came to Station Berlin to see what the Premium Group had come up with for this edition - and it did not disappoint.

PREMIUM reinvents itself
The newly curated brand portfolio with many international and unexposed brands were very well received by the community and invited buyers and visitors to explore a diverse, exciting, and coherent brand landscape. The atmosphere was characterised by lightness, lots of sunshine, and good conversations.

For the first time, PREMIUM and the Fashion Council Germany joined forces to present the showroom "CURATED by Fashion Council Germany" with avant-garde designers from Germany and Ukraine. The tech format Yonnaverse addressed the most important innovations for profitability and sustainable growth through digital progress. The event took place physically, digitally, and in the Metaverse.

Iranian artist and milliner Maryam Keyhani showed what surrealism marketing and tangible art can look like with her oversized hat, which floated happily over the grounds and caused surprised faces. The installation by the Italian designer Innerrraum from Berlin was dedicated to Anita Tillmann in gratitude for her international success. Artists such as Sophie Douala from France, Claudia Gillies from New Zealand, and Grycja Erde from Ukraine were a welcome addition in making the PREMIUM visit an experience.

The diverse portfolio also included a range of beauty brands and the beauty lounge offered much-loved make-up, hair and nail touch ups. There were also many new things to discover in the retail sphere. Vintage & Rags presented a new retail concept for second-hand fashion and SPSR showed how to take retail entertainment to the next level through unique live consumer engagement. On the Content Cube stage, Daniel Steindorf, the former owner of Überfahrt, spoke with Inga Klaassen from J'N'C about hospitality fusion, community, and retail, next to other speakers.

SEEK put a stronger focus on sustainability
As in previous editions, a relaxed and positive mood prevailed at SEEK. The community was happy to finally fall into each other's arms again. SEEK convinced with high-quality and original brands and an even stronger focus on sustainability. For the first time, SEEK's brand portfolio consisted of 50% sustainable brands, further strengthening the Conscious Club and allowing it to flourish. The Conscious Club was supported by the sustainability experts from studio MM04, whose 202030 - The Berlin Fashion Summit Denim Pop-up ensured a full Content Cube.

Decision-makers and fashion professionals discussed the learnings of the denim transformation, the new green claims of the EU textile strategy as well as pragmatic solutions on how to remain and act more sustainable and competitive as an industry and individual brand. As a counterpart to Black Friday, Cold Friday, initiated by Dojo Cares, was presented as the "biggest awareness campaign since sales days have existed". Fair fashion and fair working conditions were the focus of the final conference of the "Good Clothes Fair Pay" press conference by Fashion Revolution, which was also part of the Conscious Club. On top of a lot of sustainability inspiration, for the first time there was a space for D2C brands such as VGB and ADR Atelier Roupa, who were involved both as brands and as speakers in the content programme. For two days, two stages were filled with talks and panels with the most relevant themes from fashion, lifestyle, culture and business. Gen Z, Gen Y and Gen Alpha met for espresso martinis and club culture vibes at "Platte raves the Ground" to discover and stage the coolest styles of the scene.

More information:
PREMIUM SEEK
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Premium Exhibitions GmbH

Wedding Dress Design with Stratasys’ 3DFashion Technology (c) Stav Peretz
12.07.2023

Wedding Dress Design with Stratasys’ 3DFashion Technology

Ada Hefetz, an Israel-based wedding dress designer, has introduced a new attention-grabbing collection with intricate, showstopping elements produced using Stratasys’ advanced direct-to-textile 3D printing technology. Showcased recently at Milan Design Week, the three unique dresses are based on Hefetz’s Flower of Life theme and were produced using Stratasys’ 3DFashion™ technology as part of her latest series celebrating matrimonial union, the circle of life, and design.

Known for designing haute couture bridal dresses combining vintage style and classic modern chic, Ada Hefetz is renowned for constantly pushing the boundaries of design. This is her first completed project using 3D printing.

Ada Hefetz, an Israel-based wedding dress designer, has introduced a new attention-grabbing collection with intricate, showstopping elements produced using Stratasys’ advanced direct-to-textile 3D printing technology. Showcased recently at Milan Design Week, the three unique dresses are based on Hefetz’s Flower of Life theme and were produced using Stratasys’ 3DFashion™ technology as part of her latest series celebrating matrimonial union, the circle of life, and design.

Known for designing haute couture bridal dresses combining vintage style and classic modern chic, Ada Hefetz is renowned for constantly pushing the boundaries of design. This is her first completed project using 3D printing.

The wedding dresses feature complex geometrical shapes, depicting the ‘Flower of Life’, a sacred geometry dating back to ancient Egypt. The intricate pattern is composed of overlapping circles that intersect to form flowers, which Ada Hefetz has combined with her design of a lily to symbolize the union between two individuals and the circle of life. The inspiring design uses Stratasys’ translucent VeroVivid™ resin material with Stratasys’ J850™ TechStyle™ 3D printer, which can be printed in over 500,000 unique colors with varying levels of flexibility, simulating different textures and finishes.

Ada Hefetz’s Flower of Life-themed 3D printed wedding dresses are currently on display at Milan’s D-House Urban Laboratory, which is owned and managed by Dyloan, the leading Italian manufacturer serving the high-end fashion sector.

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Supreme Body&Beach zeigt Trends für Frühjahr/Sommer 2024 (c) Mani Huber
12.07.2023

Supreme Body&Beach zeigt Trends für Frühjahr/Sommer 2024

Die kommende Supreme Body&Beach verspricht viel. Bereits im Mai, zwei Monate vor Messestart, konnte Projektleiterin Sybille A. Mutschler einen starken Andrang auf Ausstellungsfläche vermelden und sich über eine Vielzahl von Neu-Aussteller Anfragen freuen. Dies unterstreicht einmal mehr die Bedeutung und den Stellenwert der Supreme Body&Beach, welche vom 23. bis 25. Juli 2023 in der Location der The Supreme Group im MTC world of fashion / Haus 1 in München stattfindet.

Trends und richtungsweisende Impulse im Wäschesegment werden hier gesetzt. Von Dessous, Mieder, Tag- und Nachtwäsche, Strümpfe als auch Home-, Lounge- und Active-Wear und jetzt im Sommer maßgebend für Bademode finden Einkäufer und Besucher vorwiegend aus dem im DACH-Markt alles, was trendweisend im Sommer 2024 getragen wird.

Die kommende Supreme Body&Beach verspricht viel. Bereits im Mai, zwei Monate vor Messestart, konnte Projektleiterin Sybille A. Mutschler einen starken Andrang auf Ausstellungsfläche vermelden und sich über eine Vielzahl von Neu-Aussteller Anfragen freuen. Dies unterstreicht einmal mehr die Bedeutung und den Stellenwert der Supreme Body&Beach, welche vom 23. bis 25. Juli 2023 in der Location der The Supreme Group im MTC world of fashion / Haus 1 in München stattfindet.

Trends und richtungsweisende Impulse im Wäschesegment werden hier gesetzt. Von Dessous, Mieder, Tag- und Nachtwäsche, Strümpfe als auch Home-, Lounge- und Active-Wear und jetzt im Sommer maßgebend für Bademode finden Einkäufer und Besucher vorwiegend aus dem im DACH-Markt alles, was trendweisend im Sommer 2024 getragen wird.

Neu dabei sind unter anderem LOVE STORIES aus Amsterdam, PRIMO aus Glowno/Polen und die deutschen Brands STYLE ICON aus Berg und LIN VA PAI aus Berlin. Langjährige Partner der Supreme Body&Beach wie MEY, ANITA sowie ULLA präsentieren ihre Highlights sowie wichtige Basics der kommenden Saison und runden damit das Portfolio der Supreme Body&Beach ab. Für das Bade- und Strandmodesegment zeigen Hersteller wie MARYAN, CYELL, ROIDAL und SEAFOLLY ihre Kollektionen, die im nächsten Sommer am Strand oder an der Poollandschaft getragen werden.

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adidas celebrates next Gen Icons of the Game (c) adidas AG
Lena Oberdorf, Mary Fowler and Alessia Russo
12.07.2023

adidas celebrates next Gen Icons of the Game

adidas unveils its new campaign to celebrate the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™. The campaign is dedicated to next gen icons Alessia Russo, Lena Oberdorf and Mary Fowler and looks to drive more global attention for the game and inspire other young women and girls to follow in their footsteps.

Marking adidas’ most impactful Women’s World Cup campaign to date, the brand unites its global family of football legends and advocates of the women’s game. Headlined by a series of fast-paced films, the campaign welcomes a star-studded line up of David Beckham, Leon Goretzka and Ian Wright, actor and football fan, Jenna Ortega, as well as Argentina’s World Cup hero, Lionel Messi. They come together to celebrate the skills that Russo, Oberdorf and Fowler are renowned for, from vision and interception to power, creativity and accuracy.

adidas unveils its new campaign to celebrate the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™. The campaign is dedicated to next gen icons Alessia Russo, Lena Oberdorf and Mary Fowler and looks to drive more global attention for the game and inspire other young women and girls to follow in their footsteps.

Marking adidas’ most impactful Women’s World Cup campaign to date, the brand unites its global family of football legends and advocates of the women’s game. Headlined by a series of fast-paced films, the campaign welcomes a star-studded line up of David Beckham, Leon Goretzka and Ian Wright, actor and football fan, Jenna Ortega, as well as Argentina’s World Cup hero, Lionel Messi. They come together to celebrate the skills that Russo, Oberdorf and Fowler are renowned for, from vision and interception to power, creativity and accuracy.

The films are part of a new creative proposition from adidas for the upcoming tournament. ‘Play Until They Can’t Look Away’ aims to platform and showcase some of the world’s greatest football players on the biggest stage – whose skills and passion for the game demand global attention and support.

Set against the soundtrack of SL2’s iconic song, On a Ragga Tip, fans see World Cup winner, Lionel Messi, alongside Mary Fowler, guiding both viewers and Jenna Ortega across the world to Fowler’s home country of Australia , with preparations for the biggest women's sporting moment underway.

Meanwhile, David Beckham and Ian Wright, alongside his granddaughter, Women’s Arsenal FC player, Raphaella Wright-Phillips, are unable to look away in a supermarket as Russo spectacularly weaves her way through the narrow aisles, in her own creative fashion. Finally, Goretzka is expertly interrupted while bowling as Oberdorf whizzes around an arcade, powerfully intercepting balls in each scene to achieve a high score of her own.

Paying respect to those who have gone before, the films are also filled with subtle references to memorable moments that football super fans will revel in, including shirt numbers, iconic tournament balls, plus much more.

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OETI purchases ECS to expand its PPE portfolio photo: OETI
12.07.2023

OETI purchases ECS to expand its PPE portfolio

OETI – a member of the internationally active TESTEX Group – has bought the German company ECS to expand its service portfolio in the field of personal protective equipment (PPE).

OETI has been offering testing services for textile work clothing since 1983 – for about 40 years. Since the introduction of CE labelling for personal protective equipment and the enactment of the PPE Directive by the European Union in 1993, OETI has not only been testing textile personal protective equipment, but now on also certifies it in conformity with EU standards. In 1995, OETI was certified in Brussels as a Notified Body (0534) for type-examinations and quality assurance monitoring of personal protective equipment end products. Testing and certification is carried out in accordance with the current PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425.

Testing and Certification Body for Eye and Face Protection, based in Aalen, was founded 15 years ago and is a globally active institution for testing and certification of eye and face protection equipment. The company is one of the leading independent testing institutions for personal protection products in laser applications and for welding work.

OETI – a member of the internationally active TESTEX Group – has bought the German company ECS to expand its service portfolio in the field of personal protective equipment (PPE).

OETI has been offering testing services for textile work clothing since 1983 – for about 40 years. Since the introduction of CE labelling for personal protective equipment and the enactment of the PPE Directive by the European Union in 1993, OETI has not only been testing textile personal protective equipment, but now on also certifies it in conformity with EU standards. In 1995, OETI was certified in Brussels as a Notified Body (0534) for type-examinations and quality assurance monitoring of personal protective equipment end products. Testing and certification is carried out in accordance with the current PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425.

Testing and Certification Body for Eye and Face Protection, based in Aalen, was founded 15 years ago and is a globally active institution for testing and certification of eye and face protection equipment. The company is one of the leading independent testing institutions for personal protection products in laser applications and for welding work.

ECS tests and evaluates occupational health and safety goggles with and without a filter action, passive and active switching protection filters and shields for welders, and laser protection filters, goggles, and shields. The company also tests the optical properties of sunglasses, sports glasses, ski goggles, swimming goggles and motorbike goggles.

With OETI’s takeover, the ECS location in Aalen is retained, and all employees will continue working at ECS. The new Managing Director of ECS GmbH as of 1 July 2023 is Dipl.-Ing. Rolf Diebolder.

‘We are present on the European market, on the American market and, via a representative office, on the Chinese market. With the aid of the new distribution channels through OETI and TESTEX, we want to steadily advance ECS’ expansion and be present on all five continents’, says Managing Director Rolf Diebolder, explaining his strategic plans for ECS. ‘I would like OETI and ECS to develop a joint strategy in order to be able to offer existing and new customers of both companies a complete package which, when combined, will give us a unique selling point in the marketplace’, says Diebolder.

Diebolder also sees further potential in the cooperation with regard to protective laser clothing. According to him, this is where the laser laboratory commissioned by ECS could be used to make textiles laser-safe. In the future, there will be more and more ‘hand-held’ devices, i.e. laser welding devices, for which gloves and protective jackets are needed.

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OETI - Institut fuer Oekologie, Technik und Innovation GmbH

Untersuchungsmethoden bei der Zertifizierung von Augenschutzprodukten
Untersuchungsmethoden bei der Zertifizierung von Augenschutzprodukten
11.07.2023

OETI kauft ECS zur Erweiterung des PSA-Portfolios

OETI – Mitglied der international tätigen TESTEX Gruppe – kauft das deutsche Unternehmen ECS, um sein Services-Portfolio im Bereich persönlicher Schutzausrüstungen (PSA) zu erweitern.

Seit rund 40 Jahren bietet das OETI – mit Hauptsitz in Österreich, Prüfungen für textile Arbeitskleidung an. Ab1993, mit der Einführung der CE-Kennzeichnung für persönliche Schutzausrüstung und dem Erlassen der PSA-Richtlinie durch die Europäische Union, prüft das OETI nicht nur textile persönliche Schutzausrüstungen, sondern zertifiziert sie auch EU-konform. Im Jahr 1995 erfolgt OETI‘s Notifizierung in Brüssel als Notified Body (0534) für Baumusterprüfungen und die Überwachung der Qualitätssicherung für das Endprodukt von persönlicher Schutzausrüstung. Geprüft und zertifiziert wird gemäß der aktuellen PSA-Verordnung (EU) 2016/425.

OETI – Mitglied der international tätigen TESTEX Gruppe – kauft das deutsche Unternehmen ECS, um sein Services-Portfolio im Bereich persönlicher Schutzausrüstungen (PSA) zu erweitern.

Seit rund 40 Jahren bietet das OETI – mit Hauptsitz in Österreich, Prüfungen für textile Arbeitskleidung an. Ab1993, mit der Einführung der CE-Kennzeichnung für persönliche Schutzausrüstung und dem Erlassen der PSA-Richtlinie durch die Europäische Union, prüft das OETI nicht nur textile persönliche Schutzausrüstungen, sondern zertifiziert sie auch EU-konform. Im Jahr 1995 erfolgt OETI‘s Notifizierung in Brüssel als Notified Body (0534) für Baumusterprüfungen und die Überwachung der Qualitätssicherung für das Endprodukt von persönlicher Schutzausrüstung. Geprüft und zertifiziert wird gemäß der aktuellen PSA-Verordnung (EU) 2016/425.

Die ECS GmbH - Prüf- und Zertifizierungsstelle für Augen- und Gesichtsschutz mit Sitz in Aalen wurde vor 15 Jahren gegründet und ist eine weltweit agierende Institution für die Prüfung und Zertifizierung von Augen- und Gesichtsschutzgeräten. Für persönliche Schutzprodukte bei Laseranwendungen und für Schweißarbeiten ist das Unternehmen eine der führenden unabhängigen Prüfeinrichtungen.

Die ECS prüft und bewertet Arbeitsschutzbrillen mit und ohne Filterwirkung, passive und aktiv-schaltende Schweißerschutzfilter und -abschirmungen, Laserschutzfilter, -brillen und -abschirmungen. Ebenso prüft das Unternehmen die optischen Eigenschaften von Sonnen-, Sport-, Ski-, Schwimm- und Motorradbrillen.

Nach der Übernahme durch OETI bleibt der ECS-Standort in Aalen erhalten, alle Mitarbeiter*innen sind weiterhin bei der ECS tätig. Neuer Geschäftsführer der ECS GmbH ist ab 1. Juli 2023 Dipl.-Ing. Rolf Diebolder.

„Wir sind auf dem europäischen, auf dem amerikanischen und über eine Vertretung auf dem chinesischen Markt präsent. Mit Hilfe der neuen Vertriebswege durch OETI und TESTEX wollen wir den Ausbau der ECS stetig vorantreiben und auf allen fünf Kontinenten präsent sein.“, so Geschäftsführer Rolf Diebolder.

Weiteres Potenzial in der Zusammenarbeit sieht Diebolder auch in Bezug auf Laserschutzkleidung. Hier könne das von der ECS beauftragte Laserlabor dazu genutzt werden, um Textilien Laserschutz-sicher zu machen. Es wird in Zukunft immer mehr „hand-held“ Geräte geben, also Laserschweißgeräte, für die man Handschuhe und Schutzjacken benötigt.

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Archroma and swatchbook collaborate to deliver digital colors to fashion designers Photo: Archroma
07.07.2023

Archroma and swatchbook collaborate to deliver digital colors to fashion designers

Archroma is bringing the entire portfolio of 5,760 Archroma Color Atlas colors to swatchbook, a platform for material digitalization and sourcing.

The new partnership provides fashion, apparel and textile designers and manufacturers with an elevated standard for color accuracy that meets the needs of today’s increasingly technology-driven and integrated supply chain. This will help the textile and fashion community to improve sustainability, whilst lowering costs and shortening turnaround times.

The Color Atlas by Archroma® was launched in 2016 to provide fashion designers and stylists with off-the-shelf color inspiration that can be implemented in production with just a few clicks.

Designers will use the 5,760 Archroma Color Atlas colors on swatchbook to rapidly develop accurate digital colorways and visualize their final product. They can then share these digital swatches with their manufacturing partners, providing access to the swatchbook metadata, which can include information such as the materials’ composition, weight and color.

Archroma is bringing the entire portfolio of 5,760 Archroma Color Atlas colors to swatchbook, a platform for material digitalization and sourcing.

The new partnership provides fashion, apparel and textile designers and manufacturers with an elevated standard for color accuracy that meets the needs of today’s increasingly technology-driven and integrated supply chain. This will help the textile and fashion community to improve sustainability, whilst lowering costs and shortening turnaround times.

The Color Atlas by Archroma® was launched in 2016 to provide fashion designers and stylists with off-the-shelf color inspiration that can be implemented in production with just a few clicks.

Designers will use the 5,760 Archroma Color Atlas colors on swatchbook to rapidly develop accurate digital colorways and visualize their final product. They can then share these digital swatches with their manufacturing partners, providing access to the swatchbook metadata, which can include information such as the materials’ composition, weight and color.

This will streamline the overall design and production process for color-critical fashion and textile products, allowing for faster turnaround. Digital materials supported by trusted coloration technology also reduce the need for samples and eliminate physical swatchbooks, bringing environmental benefits and lower costs to brands and suppliers.

All 5,760 Color Atlas by Archroma® colors are now available free of charge to subscribers on the swatchbook platform.

Hochschule Niederrhein: Studierende präsentieren Kollektionen auf der Neo.Fashion Foto: Hochschule Niederrhein
Sonja Kreiterling hat mit „There is blood“ eine Kollektion rund um den Menstruationszyklus entworfen, wie zum Beispiel eine Sporthose mit Platz für ein Wärmepad.
07.07.2023

Hochschule Niederrhein: Studierende präsentieren Kollektionen auf der Neo.Fashion

Der Fachbereich Textil- und Bekleidungstechnik der Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) ist mit sieben Graduierten auf der Neo.Fashion (11. & 12. Juli) im Rahmen der Berlin Fashion Week vertreten. Die „Best Graduate Show“ gibt jährlich den besten Absolventinnen und Absolventen deutscher Hochschulen in der Fachrichtung Design während der Fashion Week in Berlin die Möglichkeit, sich der Fachwelt vorzustellen.

Die HSNR-Absolventinnen und Absolventen zeigen innovative, diverse und nachhaltige Kollektionen. Das Besondere daran: Durch ihre Ausbildung im kreativen und technischen Bereich sind sie nicht nur in der Lage, ästhetisch schöne Bekleidung und Textilien zu entwickeln. Dank der Ausbildung in den Ingenieursfächern und der Nutzungsmöglichkeit der 32 Labore an der Hochschule können sie von der Faser bis zum fertigen Produkt ihre Kollektionen entlang der gesamten textilen Kette zu gestalten. Das beinhaltet die Flächen- und Formgestaltung an hochmodernen Strickmaschinen genauso wie das Erarbeiten von gedruckten und gelaserten Flächen und die Fertigung mit modernster Ultraschalltechnologie.

Der Fachbereich Textil- und Bekleidungstechnik der Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) ist mit sieben Graduierten auf der Neo.Fashion (11. & 12. Juli) im Rahmen der Berlin Fashion Week vertreten. Die „Best Graduate Show“ gibt jährlich den besten Absolventinnen und Absolventen deutscher Hochschulen in der Fachrichtung Design während der Fashion Week in Berlin die Möglichkeit, sich der Fachwelt vorzustellen.

Die HSNR-Absolventinnen und Absolventen zeigen innovative, diverse und nachhaltige Kollektionen. Das Besondere daran: Durch ihre Ausbildung im kreativen und technischen Bereich sind sie nicht nur in der Lage, ästhetisch schöne Bekleidung und Textilien zu entwickeln. Dank der Ausbildung in den Ingenieursfächern und der Nutzungsmöglichkeit der 32 Labore an der Hochschule können sie von der Faser bis zum fertigen Produkt ihre Kollektionen entlang der gesamten textilen Kette zu gestalten. Das beinhaltet die Flächen- und Formgestaltung an hochmodernen Strickmaschinen genauso wie das Erarbeiten von gedruckten und gelaserten Flächen und die Fertigung mit modernster Ultraschalltechnologie.

Mit PLAY PAUSE! entwickelte Jana Lewin eine monomateriale Strickkollektion als fantasievollen Gegenentwurf zu Leben und Stimmung in Krisenzeiten. Ein großer Bestandteil des Designprozesses bestand darin, die Flächen und Strukturen an Strickmaschinen in den Laboren des Fachbereichs Textil- und Bekleidungstechnik zu entwickeln. Mit dem Ergebnis wurde sie als Best Graduate 2023 der HSNR ausgewählt und darf in einer Abschluss-Show ihre Kollektion zusätzlich zeigen.

Sonja Kreiterling präsentiert ihre Kollektion „There´s blood“. Die Kollektion hat das klare Ziel, auf die Stigmatisierungen der Menstruation aufmerksam zu machen, Barrieren zu durchbrechen und eine Aussage zu Female Empowerment zu treffen.

Mit ihrer Kollektion CODE BLUE setzt Pauline Geißler ein Statement gegen die Bedrohung mariner Tierarten und ihrer Lebensräume durch Umweltverschmutzung. Die Kollektion ist recyclingfähig und nach dem Prinzip des Low Waste konzipiert.

Die Kollektion „mimicry“ von Max Glaubrecht basiert auf dem Bewusstsein für die Abnutzung von Materialien und übersetzt diese Ästhetik in ein Designkonzept für eine geschlechtsneutrale und alterslose Streetwear-Kollektion. Neuwertigkeit und Aspekte der Ab-/Nutzung werden miteinander kombiniert und unter Einbeziehung unterschiedlicher textiler Technologien, wie z.B. dem Drucken und dem Plissieren ins Textildesign übersetzt und integriert.

Jenny Evgenia Johnson setzte sich für ihre Kollektion „Perception of Illusion“ mit illusionistischen Täuschungen in der Mode und der Analyse des Trompe-l’oeil-Effektes auseinander. In der Designkonzeption werden zwei kontrastierende Elemente – Metall und Luft – vereint.

Isabell Fuseks Kollektion INSIDEOUT ist bewusst experimentell gestaltet, um die Wirkung einzelner Emotionen wie Ekel, Überraschung oder Trauer darzustellen und textil zu übersetzen. Das Design soll sich nicht an den üblichen Standards der „ready to wear“ Fashion orientieren, sondern setzt sich außerhalb der gängigen Konventionen mit der Visualisierung von Gefühlen auseinander.

Die Kollektion „Dressed in Shadows“ von Anna Droemont ist inspiriert von Schatten und ihren Eigenschaften wie Leichtigkeit, Flüchtigkeit und Wandelbarkeit. Das Produktdesign ist variabel und kann je nach Wunsch umgestaltet und theoretisch unbegrenzt erweitert werden.

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Hochschule Niederrhein

ADVANSA and Asia Pacific Fibers (APF) launch fibre made from recycled ocean-bound plastic bottles (c) ADVANSA
05.07.2023

ADVANSA and Asia Pacific Fibers (APF) launch fibre made from recycled ocean-bound plastic bottles

ADVANSA and Asia Pacific Fibers (APF) join forces to launch REMOTION®, a premium fibre for sports and activewear, made from recycled ocean-bound plastic bottles with full end-to-end traceability from Prevented Ocean Plastic™. REMOTION® offers a solution for textiles that merges ocean protection with built-in biodegradability. The fibres break-down in marine environments to prevent microplastic pollution of the oceans, a problem which can be the consequence of fibre-shedding from apparel laundry waste-water.

Remotion® offers a solution with various sustainable features such as biodegradability and recyclability, with customized performance features such as anti-bacterial properties and moisture management built-in to the fibre. Moreover, the fibre is also offered in customer curated colours that guarantee very good colour fastness. Thus, this “all-in-one” fibre contributes to a sustainable and healthy environment with savings in water, energy, chemicals, and CO2. The fibre is available in a range of filament and staple options with two variants: REMOTION® Blue made from ocean-bound plastic bottles, REMOTION® Green made from domestic recycled plastic bottles.

ADVANSA and Asia Pacific Fibers (APF) join forces to launch REMOTION®, a premium fibre for sports and activewear, made from recycled ocean-bound plastic bottles with full end-to-end traceability from Prevented Ocean Plastic™. REMOTION® offers a solution for textiles that merges ocean protection with built-in biodegradability. The fibres break-down in marine environments to prevent microplastic pollution of the oceans, a problem which can be the consequence of fibre-shedding from apparel laundry waste-water.

Remotion® offers a solution with various sustainable features such as biodegradability and recyclability, with customized performance features such as anti-bacterial properties and moisture management built-in to the fibre. Moreover, the fibre is also offered in customer curated colours that guarantee very good colour fastness. Thus, this “all-in-one” fibre contributes to a sustainable and healthy environment with savings in water, energy, chemicals, and CO2. The fibre is available in a range of filament and staple options with two variants: REMOTION® Blue made from ocean-bound plastic bottles, REMOTION® Green made from domestic recycled plastic bottles.

REMOTION® Blue is a specially engineered polyester fibre made from ocean-bound plastic as a premium raw material with a social aspect. ADVANSA and APF are cooperating with Prevented Ocean Plastic™, a global recycling initiative that helps tens of thousands of people around the world to clean their coastlines, prevent ocean plastic pollution and earn additional income. Discarded plastic bottles are picked up by plastic collectors from coastal areas at risk of ocean plastic pollution and are taken to collection centres. The plastic bottles are then sorted out, cleaned and processed into raw material flakes which are used as a premium ingredient for REMOTION® Blue range of products.

ADVANSA and Asia Pacific Fibers are launching REMOTION® at the Performance Days in Munich from 3-5 October 2023.

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ADVANSA

Schwedisches Fashionlabel „Acne Studios“ feiert Neueröffnung in Hamburg (c) Acne Studios
30.06.2023

Schwedisches Fashionlabel „Acne Studios“ feiert Neueröffnung in Hamburg

„Keep it simple“ ist das Stil-Credo der schwedischen Modemarke Acne Studios. Die Kleidungsstücke sind nicht überfrachtet, sondern überraschen durch einen ungewöhnlichen Schnitt oder einzelne leuchtende Farben. Diese Brand-DNA wurde auch bei der Neueröffnung des Stores am Neuen Wall in Hamburg aufgegriffen. Innenarchitektin Vera Schmitz hat für das Ladendesign das Retailkonzept des Designstudios Halleroed lokal interpretiert und Elemente klassischer deutscher Architektur mit der schwedischen Markenphilosophie kombiniert. Verantwortlich für die Umsetzung des Innenausbaus inklusive aller technischen Gewerke und der Überarbeitung der Fassade war der Generalübernehmer Schwitzke Project aus Düsseldorf.

„Keep it simple“ ist das Stil-Credo der schwedischen Modemarke Acne Studios. Die Kleidungsstücke sind nicht überfrachtet, sondern überraschen durch einen ungewöhnlichen Schnitt oder einzelne leuchtende Farben. Diese Brand-DNA wurde auch bei der Neueröffnung des Stores am Neuen Wall in Hamburg aufgegriffen. Innenarchitektin Vera Schmitz hat für das Ladendesign das Retailkonzept des Designstudios Halleroed lokal interpretiert und Elemente klassischer deutscher Architektur mit der schwedischen Markenphilosophie kombiniert. Verantwortlich für die Umsetzung des Innenausbaus inklusive aller technischen Gewerke und der Überarbeitung der Fassade war der Generalübernehmer Schwitzke Project aus Düsseldorf.

Der 225 Quadratmeter große Hamburger Store, der zwischen zwei Kanälen und zwischen zwei Straßen gelegen ist, wird in zwei Flügel aufgeteilt. Über zwei getrennte Eingänge gelangen die Kund:innen in den Store, in dessen Mitte sich eine dreieckige Gondel befindet, die mit Spiegeln verdeckt ist und so ein Gefühl der optischen Illusion erzeugt. Im Store verteilt finden sich als Deko-Elemente eine Auswahl von Sitzmöbeln in Batik-Look, die die industrielle Umgebung aus harten Metallen und Glas aufbrechen.  

Der Hamburger Store ist die erste Kooperation zwischen Schwitzke Project und Acne Studios.

(c) Kornit Digital
30.06.2023

Kornit Digital and Amaze Software: On-Demand Production and Fulfillment to Social Media Creators

Kornit Digital LTD. announced Amaze Software, Inc. – parent company of the Amaze, Spring, and Outfts platforms – has selected KornitX Workflow Solutions and Kornit MAX digital on- demand fabric and textile decoration technologies as the platform to deliver their vision. Combined with the Amaze Creator Commerce Platform, the companies will jointly bring the power of on- demand production and fulfillment to new and existing social media creators, enabling them to better monetize branded products.

Kornit’s Global Fulfillment Network helps companies like Amaze Software connect creators with high-quality garment and textile production fulfillers across the globe. The platform is backed by the KornitX workflow engine, seamlessly integrating across industry-proven Kornit MAX technology- based fabric and textile decoration systems for end-to-end production, visibility, and control.

Kornit Digital LTD. announced Amaze Software, Inc. – parent company of the Amaze, Spring, and Outfts platforms – has selected KornitX Workflow Solutions and Kornit MAX digital on- demand fabric and textile decoration technologies as the platform to deliver their vision. Combined with the Amaze Creator Commerce Platform, the companies will jointly bring the power of on- demand production and fulfillment to new and existing social media creators, enabling them to better monetize branded products.

Kornit’s Global Fulfillment Network helps companies like Amaze Software connect creators with high-quality garment and textile production fulfillers across the globe. The platform is backed by the KornitX workflow engine, seamlessly integrating across industry-proven Kornit MAX technology- based fabric and textile decoration systems for end-to-end production, visibility, and control.

The  Spring platform offers an opportunity for fans to make purchases directly from where they consume the creator’s content (social platforms including Instagram, TikTok Shops, Twitch, and more). This allows creators to significantly enhance engagement and cultivate a more profound brand presence.

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Kornit Digital

29.06.2023

Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen: Ambition to Action

Leaders assembled at the renowned forum for sustainability in fashion to mobilise action and usher in a transformative phase for the industry.

Hosted in the Copenhagen Concert Hall, on 27-28 June, Global Fashion Summit convened over 1000 revered representatives from brands, retailers, NGOs, policy, manufacturers, and innovators to transform ambition into action. The Summit was presented by Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), the non-profit organisation that is accelerating the transition to a net positive fashion industry, under the patronage of HRH The Crown Princess of Denmark.

This year’s theme ‘Ambition to Action’, galvanised participants to transform ambitions into concrete actions that can drive the industry towards more sustainable practices, both socially and environmentally. Under this premise, the event presented content experiences focused on tangible and evidence-based impact, with over half of the programme dedicated to educational and action-oriented business case studies.

Leaders assembled at the renowned forum for sustainability in fashion to mobilise action and usher in a transformative phase for the industry.

Hosted in the Copenhagen Concert Hall, on 27-28 June, Global Fashion Summit convened over 1000 revered representatives from brands, retailers, NGOs, policy, manufacturers, and innovators to transform ambition into action. The Summit was presented by Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), the non-profit organisation that is accelerating the transition to a net positive fashion industry, under the patronage of HRH The Crown Princess of Denmark.

This year’s theme ‘Ambition to Action’, galvanised participants to transform ambitions into concrete actions that can drive the industry towards more sustainable practices, both socially and environmentally. Under this premise, the event presented content experiences focused on tangible and evidence-based impact, with over half of the programme dedicated to educational and action-oriented business case studies.

This edition included more speakers and content than ever before, with the dynamic and action-orientated sessions spanning across four different stages. The Summit also facilitated more than 10 strategic roundtable meetings that brought together executives and policy makers for productive dialogues on how to address pressing sustainability issues and act accordingly. The content integrated the five priorities of the Fashion CEO Agenda, alongside critical challenges and tangible opportunities relating to some of the key forces that are shaping the fashion industry today: data, policy and storytelling.

Attendees heard from 137 speakers including HRH The Crown Princess of Denmark; Antoine Arnault, Image & Environment, LVMH Group; Jonathan Anderson, Creative Director & Founder, JW Anderson and Creative Director, Loewe; Virginijus Sinkevičius,  Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, European Commission; Henriette Hallberg Thygesen, Chief Delivery Officer, Maersk; Aude Vergne, Chief Sustainability Officer, Chloé; Nicolaj Reffstrup, Founder, GANNI; Fanny Moizant, Co-Founder & President, Vestiaire Collective; Noel Kinder, Chief Sustainability Officer, Nike; Óscar García Maceiras, CEO, Inditex; Dr. Lewis Akenji, Managing Director, Hot or Cool Institute; Rachel Arthur, Advocacy Lead, Sustainable Fashion, United Nations Environment Programme; and many more.

Innovation Forum connected fashion companies with sustainable solution providers
This year’s Summit also presented an Innovation Forum, enabling small and large companies to meet with 26 sustainable solution providers – equipping them with the concrete tools to quickly turn words into meaningful actions. More than 350 facilitated business meetings between fashion companies and sustainable solution providers took place during the Summit.

Global Fashion Summit: Boston Edition will take place on 27 September 2023, which will mark the second time the Summit has been hosted outside of Copenhagen in its 14-year history.

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Global Fashion Agenda