From the Sector

• Kommunikation mit Kunden und Förderung neuer Geschäftsmöglichkeiten nach der COVID-19-Krise

Mimaki Europe, ein führender Hersteller von Tintenstrahldruckern und Schneidesystemen, hat die Ausrichtung einer dreiteiligen virtuellen Veranstaltungsreihe – „Mimaki Live Series“ – bekannt gegeben. Mit diesen Veranstaltungen möchte das Unternehmen Kunden unterstützen, die nach Inspirationen und Ratschlägen zur Wiederbelebung ihres Geschäfts nach der COVID-19-Krise suchen.

Aufbauend auf dem Erfolg seines „Virtual Print Festival“ im März und April dieses Jahres hat Mimaki ein Programm für drei marktorientierte virtuelle Veranstaltungen zusammengestellt:

• 1. Veranstaltung: Werbetechnik (Sign Graphics) – 30. Juni 2020
• 2. Veranstaltung: Textildruck (Textiles) – 14. Juli 2020
• 3. Veranstaltung: Industriedruck (Industrial Printing) – 27. August 2020

Jede Veranstaltung wird Vertretern von Mimaki, Kunden und Anbietern eine Plattform für Gespräche über die Auswirkungen der COVID-19-Krise auf das Geschäft ihres Unternehmens und der Branche insgesamt sowie für den Austausch von Erfahrungen, Herausforderungen und Erfolgsgeschichten geben. Die Veranstaltungen finden auf Englisch statt.

Auf dem Programm der Mimaki Live-Veranstaltungen stehen Podiumsdiskussionen, Meinungsbefragungen, Live-Chats sowie Frage-und-Antwort-Runden, die zu intensiven Gesprächen über aktuelle Themen anregen und den Austausch von Informationen und Ratschlägen innerhalb der Print-Community fördern sollen.

„Diese noch nie dagewesene Zeit hat die Art unserer Geschäftstätigkeit verändert, möglicherweise sogar auf lange Sicht“, erklärt Danna Drion, Senior Marketing Manager bei Mimaki Europe. „Als Industrie müssen wir jetzt unbedingt neue Wege zur Kommunikation und Netzwerkpflege finden. Dafür bieten virtuelle Veranstaltungen, wie die Mimaki Live Series, eine gute Gelegenheit. Wir freuen uns auf den intensiven Dialog mit unseren Kunden und Partnern und auf anregende, wichtige Gespräche über die Zukunft unserer Industrie.“

Auf www.mimakieurope.com/mimaki-live-event kann man sich für die Mimaki Live-Veranstaltungsreihe anmelden.

The corona pandemic continues to put a strain on health systems around the globe. Many places lack effective textile protective kit among others for their medical personnel. HeiQ, a Swiss specialty chemicals company, has developed antiviral and antibacterial protective kit that is quickly effective against Coronaviruses (229E), as confirmed in wide-ranging studies. In cooperation with HeiQ, the CHT Group is supplying this technology to the market to help decrease the global shortage in protective wear.

A wide number of studies have proven that viruses and bacteria can remain active on textile surfaces for a longer period. The SARS-COV-2 virus, which causes the COVID-19 disease, can stay active on a textile for up to two days and therefore be infectious. Shortages in textile protective kit create a high risk for medical personnel who are in contact with COVID-19 patients: often, doctors and nurses cannot change their protective masks and clothing as frequently as would be necessary in order to adhere to hygiene rules and to prevent the spreading of the virus.

The HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 that has been developed by HeiQ is a new technology that is also effective against Coronaviruses (229E) thanks to its antibacterial and antiviral properties. Comprehensive studies have demonstrated the kit‘s effectiveness. A combination of silver salts with a vesicle technology deactivates bacteria and viruses on textile surfaces within a few minutes and renders the bacteria and viruses harmless. Textiles equipped in this way reduce the rate of infection by 99.99%, which stops the transmission and the spread of bacteria and viruses through textiles.

Viroblock can be used on all types of fibers – not only for protective kit and masks, but also for work clothing, bed linen, towels and home textiles. The kit is wash-resistant and still highly effective after 30 standard wash processes.

Trevira will be joining the first BCFA Open Berlin pop-up exhibition, which will be held at the British Embassy on 6 May at the same time of Berlin Design Week (4 – 10 May 2020). The one-day fair is being organised by the British Contract Furnishing Association (BCFA), and members of the association will have the opportunity to display their products in the atrium of the post-modern embassy building.  

At the exhibition, specially invited interior designers and furnishers, along with purchasers from the contract market, will be able to find out more about the collections and products of high-end British manufacturers and textile houses, and attend interesting talks by two top specialists of the sector.

Trevira will be showing a selection of Trevira CS fabrics which were on display earlier this year at the Heimtextil 2020, where they featured in the special exhibition ‘Textile Future by Trevira CS’. These fabrics are permanently flame retardant and can be deployed in a wide range of applications, as Berlin design company studio aisslinger impressively showed in the exhibition at the Trevira stand. For the Heimtextil fair, the prestigious studio aisslinger design team worked together with Trevira, creating a concept that revealed just how attractive and playful Trevira CS fabrics can be in a variety of settings on the contract market, including hospitality, healthcare, workspaces, public spaces and transport.

Designers and architects who are interested in taking part in the event are welcome to register their details with Trevira.

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition will return from 24 – 26 August 2020 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; and the China Home Textile Association (CHTA). Stepping into its 26th edition, the trade fair will provide exhibitors the perfect opportunity to introduce new products and expand their distribution networks, as well as serving as a source of information and inspiration for professionals in every aspect of the industry.
 
Celebrating its 25th anniversary last August, the Autumn Edition of Intertextile attracted 1,147 exhibitors from 27 countries & regions, as well as 35,390 trade buyers from 117 countries & regions (2018: 104), reflecting the increasing internationalism of Messe Frankfurt’s textile fairs in China, and the growing opportunities for international suppliers to meet a wide range of buyers in Shanghai. The trade fair’s capacity to attract large and diverse crowds has reinforced its status as the leading business platform for the home textile industry in the Asia Pacific region.
 
In the next edition, a large collection of quality Chinese companies, as well as premier overseas brands will once again present the entire spectrum of home and contract textile products including:

• Textile editors
• Whole Home Products
• Windows & Upholstery
• Bedding, Bath, Kitchen & Table
• Carpets & Rugs
• Sun-Protection
• Wallcovering
• Digital Print & Technics
• Fibers, Yarns & Chemicals
• Textile Designs

Opportunities abound in China’s home textiles market
 
“The upcoming Autumn Edition of Intertextile is set to offer suppliers and buyers the best platform to capture new business opportunities, especially as we continue to focus on bringing together more key players from the textiles, interiors, architecture and hospitality sectors in China and internationally,” Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd said.
 
“Over the years, Intertextile has been evolving from a traditional trade fair to an immersive and interactive experience that inspires and engages attendees. Today, the fair is more than a business platform; it also delivers state-of-the-art home trends, valuable networking opportunities, as well as innovative and strategic solutions for brand development through a series of fringe programme events,” Ms Wen further explained.
 
As one of the selected exhibitors featured in the Talks & Tours series at the 2019 fair, Mr Thomas Luys, Sales Manager of LIBECO-LAGAE: “We had quite a diverse range of visitors, including an increase in e-commerce buyers, but also more traditional upholstery fabrics buyers. Our booth was also part of the Talks & Tours, so it was important to tell our story to a diverse range of visitors on this tour.”
 
 
To find out more about this fair, please visit: www.intertextilehome.com.
For more information about Messe Frankfurt textile fairs worldwide, please visit: http://texpertise-network.messefrankfurt.com.

DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR (March 24-26) – the leading trade show for carpets and floor coverings in the Asia Pacific region - expands the design and conference area and welcomes new and returning brands.

Shanghai - For the 22nd edition, each flooring sector will have a theme. The highlighted product category in wood is solid wood for ground heating systems. The category is taking over the entire hall showing new technologies, new designs and new products in floor heating. Solid wood for ground heating systems is growing in China – according to China National Forest Products Industry Association, around 80% of China's wood flooring brands have developed the product.

At the same time the market share is increasing by more than 30% annually. It is expected that by 2025, the market size of solid wood for ground heating systems will reach RMB 10 billion (approx. 1.4 billion USD). The international and local market leaders, such as Junckers, Foglie d’Oro, Edelholz, IBF, Teclic, Nature, Fudeli, Bloor, Jinyi, Licher, Nuogao and Moganshan have already confirmed their participation at the show. Also in this hall we see the latest developments in the market in the dedicated InnovAction campaign.

The resilient flooring section will be spread out to 69,500 sqm gross, featuring Stone Plastic Composite (SPC) flooring. Among the resilient halls, there will be an “Inspiration Hall”, housing InnovAction campaign and design forum, where famous interior designers will educate the audience on using resilient flooring in interior. The InnovAction will be upgraded by showcasing the new products within matching interior spaces. This new way of presenting the InnovAction products is ideal for both manufacturers to share the ideas and for visitors to keep up to date with the market trends.

Carpet section will promote carpet as a driving force for interior design, with a dedicated hall being the epicenter of home and design carpets and the host hall for the Luxury Brands Carpet Show – a showcase of the most sought-after international high-end carpet design brands. After the successful first edition in 2019, Chinese Original Carpet Design Show comes back to promote the works of young Chinese carpet designers. Country pavilions from Germany, Belgium, Iran and Turkey will also showcase their products among the carpet halls. Traditionally DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR has been focused on B2B, however due to the market changes, the end users are more and more welcome to the show. In order to give the oriental carpets and rugs the spotlight and follow the trends, Indian and Afghanistan pavilions will be creating a new area - “Treasure of Orient”.

In 2020, DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR will cover more than 185,000 sqm of gross space, taking up 16 halls at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. Five of the exhibition halls will be dedicated to carpets and rugs, four to wood, bamboo and other hard floors, 2 to FLOORTECH asia and 5 halls to resilient floor coverings. In 2019, the show gathered 1,579 exhibitors from 36 countries and attracted 66,875 trade visitors, of which 15,092 international, coming from 107 nations.

• Growing demand for natural fabrics and blends driving Brodelec business growth

September 25th, 2019, Rosh Ha’ayn, Israel – Kornit Digital (Nasdaq: KRNT), a worldwide market leader in digital textile printing technology, announced that Orleans, France-based Brodelec has installed the country’s first-ever Kornit Presto S system for roll-to-roll, pigment-based digital textile printing.

This installation will enable the multiservice marking brand to expand their business further into customized décor and on-demand fashion.

Brodelec has partnered with Kornit for over a decade and owns several direct-to-garment print systems. Based on demand for natural fabrics and blends in the home décor and fashion markets, they are now expanding their offerings to include bespoke direct-to-fabric services.

Brodelec chose the Kornit Presto S as it is the only single-step solution and therefore the fastest route from design to finished product, making it the most efficient and eco-friendly fabric printing solution in France today.

• Natürlichkeit und Nachhaltigkeit stehen verstärkt im Fokus gesundheitsorientierter Interior Design-Konzepte mit Bodenbelägen und Produkten von Ausstellern der DOMOTEX
• Der Einsatz umweltschonender Lösungen, die auf der DOMOTEX vorgestellt werden, ist Zielsetzung wegweisender Referenzprojekte
• DOMOTEX 2020 10. bis 13. Januar (Freitag bis Montag) Messegelände Hannover

Die führende Messe für Teppiche und Bodenbeläge DOMOTEX beleuchtet mit ihrem neuen Leitthema „ATMYSPHERE“ unterschiedliche Eigenschaften des Bodens, die zu individuellem Wohlbefinden in einem Interieur beitragen. Bei der kommenden Veranstaltung, die vom 10. bis 13. Januar in Hannover stattfindet, stehen unter anderem umweltfreundliche Materialien und Herstellungsverfahren sowie nachhaltige
Produkte im Mittelpunkt.

Angeregt vom wachsenden Gesundheits- und Umweltbewusstsein entstehen derzeit viele relevante Interior Design-Projekte mit umweltfreundlichen Bodenbelägen und Verlegewerkstoffen, die für eine gesunde Raumatmosphäre sorgen. Bei innovativen Interieurs in Hotel, Bar und Restaurant bis hin zum Showroom, Büro und Messestand spielen nachhaltige Böden eine wichtige Rolle für das Gesamtkonzept, wie die
folgenden Beispiele mit Produkten von Ausstellern der DOMOTEX zeigen.

Der Flagshipstore der Deutschen Telekom am Münchner Marienplatz ist nach dem „Collector’s Lab“ Konzept des Unternehmens eingerichtet: Lieblingsstücke werden zu „emotionalen Inseln in einer wertigen Umgebung“ gruppiert, um eine persönliche Atmosphäre für den Kunden zu schaffen. Für die Bodengestaltung des Showrooms kamen zwei unterschiedliche elastische Böden des DOMOTEX-Ausstellers  Windmöller zum Einsatz. Applikationen in Weiß und Magenta auf einem Designboden in grauer Sichtbetonoptik leiten den Blick hin zu den Produktpräsentationen. Den wohnlich gestalteten Rahmen des Lounge- Bereichs und der Beratungszonen betont der Purline Bioboden in Verbindung mit holzverkleideten Wänden und bequemen Polstermöbeln. Purline ist ein Polyurethanboden auf Basis von ecuran. Der Verbundwerkstoff wird überwiegend aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen wie Raps- oder Rizinusöl und Kreide hergestellt.  „Bewusstes Leben und Arbeiten steht mehr denn je im Fokus der Verbraucher“, erklärt Annika Windmöller, Gesellschafterin und Leiterin der Unternehmenskommunikation. „Ein aktuell sehr ausgeprägtes Umweltbewusstsein, die Forderung nach maximaler Nachhaltigkeit im täglichen Konsum sowie der Wunsch nach dem individuellen Wohlfühlen, sind maßgebliche Treiber unserer Gesellschaft.“ Der widerstandsfähige Purline Bioboden, so Windmöller, entspreche diesen Anforderungen in besonderem Maße. Gerda Karal, die für den Flagshipstore verantwortliche Teamleiterin Innenarchitektur des Kölner Architekturbüros Lepel & Lepel betont, dass es Ziel des Projekts war „Ökologie und Stil in ein perfektes Gleichgewicht zu bringen.“

Das Mama Shelter Hotel in Belgrad wurde von dem in São Paulo lebenden Interior Designer Jalil Amor eingerichtet, der zuvor in den Pariser Architekturbüros von Jean Nouvel und Philippe Starck arbeitete. Amor bezieht sich in seiner erzählerischen Gestaltung auf die Geschichte der serbischen Hauptstadt und ihre Jahrhunderte währende Zugehörigkeit zum osmanischen Reich. So stattete er den großzügigen  Restaurant- und Loungebereich in einem Mix aus modern interpretierten orientalischen Mustern und phantasievollen Pop-Art Elementen aus. Farbenfrohe runde Hocker der „Mafrash Home Décor Collection“ von Zollanvari wählte Amor zugleich als bequeme Sitzobjekte und Eyecatcher. Die Unikate der Collection entstehen aus einer Kombination von alten Taschen und Truhen, die von Ghashgha'i und Luri Nomaden gewebt wurden und handgewebten Arbeiten, die die Techniken von Kelim, Soumak und Zigorats kombinieren. Für die Flachgewebe mit der kunstvollen dreidimensionalen Struktur verwendet Zollanvari beste Hochlandwolle aus den iranischen Zagros-Bergen. In den Räumen des Mama Shelter Belgrade Hotels tragen die handgearbeiteten Teppichhocker zu einer entspannten und inspirierenden Atmosphäre bei. Auf diese Weise erfüllen die edlen Gewebe, aus denen die Hocker bestehen, einen neuen Zweck und werden nachhaltig genutzt.

Vinny Smith, Managing Director von Northern Backdrop Interior Design verwendete für die Gestaltung der Bar des „Greens“ Restaurant im irischen Ring of Kerry Golfclub Holzplanken der „Wave Collection“ aus dem Programm von Corà Parquet. Die organisch geformten Holzelemente sind aus europäischer Eiche gefertigt und haben eine grau glänzend lackierte und lebendig strukturierte Oberfläche. „Das Greens Restaurant bietet seinen Gästen einen herrlichen Blick auf die Kenmare Bay, den Atlantik und die atemberaubende Berglandschaft des County Kerry“, sagt Smith. „Ich wollte, dass alle Designdetails an die natürliche Umgebung dieses Ortes erinnern.“ Für die Verkleidung der Bar nutzte er wellenförmigen Eichenmodule, da diese  „Meereswellen und der Reflexion von Licht auf dem Wasser“ ähneln. „Form, Farben  und Struktur der Verkleidung verleihen der eher kleinen Bar eine große Wirkung und machen sie zu einem Schwerpunkt innerhalb des Interior Designs.“ Corà Parquet verwendet hochwertige Hölzer, die sorgfältig verarbeitet und für eine lange Lebensdauer ausgerichtet sind. Sie sind FSC-zertifiziert und werden nach hohen ökologischen und sozialen Standards produziert.

Vielaris Art Parquet aus Litauen restauriert Böden in historischen Gebäuden. Mit dem Knowhow aus diesen Projekten werden auch exklusive Räumlichkeiten mit neuen Parkettböden ausgestattet. Im Büro eines Immobilien-Investors im Zentrum von Paris verlegte das Unternehmen den „Trio“ Holzboden aus Birkensperrholz mit einer Oberschicht aus Eiche. Dieser nachhaltige Bodenbelag wird aus den geometrischen Formen Dreieck, Diamant und Trapez zu einem ausdrucksvollen und eleganten Muster zusammengesetzt. Einzeln über die Fläche verteilte Dreiecksformen aus Messing unterstreichen den einzigartigen Look des Naturholzbodens. Das Unternehmen verwendet bei seinen Projekten den nachwachsenden Rohstoff Holz und verarbeitet ihn in höchster handwerklicher Präzision, je nach Auftrag auch mit Intarsien sowie Einlegearbeiten aus Metall. Das Besondere an den zweischichtigen Parkettplatten von Vielaris ist, dass alle Details über die gesamte Plattenlage hinweg miteinander verbunden sind. Dieser traditionelle Herstellungsprozess sorgt für eine lange Lebensdauer des edlen Bodens.

Der Messestand von Freudenberg auf der DOMOTEX 2019 sorgte für viel Aufsehen. Besucher konnten in eine scheinbar natürliche Umgebung eintauchen. Der Teppichbelag des Standes war mit Freudenberg-Tuft-Trägern ausgestattet und zeigte täuschend echt wirkende Moos- und Waldmotive, die mit Hilfe hochwertiger digitaler Drucktechnologie entstanden. Nachhaltigkeit gehört zum Selbstverständnis von  Freudenberg. Praktisch umgesetzt wird sie in zahlreichen Projekten zur Reduzierung des Energie-, Wasser- und Rohstoffverbrauchs. „Wir verbessern ständig die Umweltbilanz unserer getufteten Teppichrücken, ohne die Leistung zu beeinträchtigen,“ sagt John McNabb, Freudenberg Performance Materials’ Chief Technical Officer. Dies betreffe die Wiederverwendung der eigenen Abfälle, die Erhöhung des zertifizierten Recyclinganteils und die Vermeidung von chemischen Bindemitteln. „Gleichzeitig verbessern wir den ‚Handabdruck‘ unserer Kunden, indem wir 100% recycelbare Einkomponenten-Tuftuntergründe anbieten.“ So diente der Messestand unter dem Motto „Sustainable Backings“ auch dem kommunikativen Ziel, mit Kunden über den gemeinsamen Aufbau einer nachhaltigen Zukunft ins Gespräch zu kommen.

Das frisch renovierte Restaurant „Panorama 2962“ auf der Gipfelstation der Zugspitze bietet seinen Besuchern eine einzigartige Aussicht auf das Voralpenland. Dort hat die Firma Raumausstattung Kraus aus Grainau auf einer Fläche von rund 800 m² Massivholzdielen mit Produkten von Uzin Utz umweltfreundlich verlegt. Ein Teil des Bodens war mit Fliesen versehen, auf der Restfläche befand sich ein Schnellzementestrich. Um den Untergrund vorzubereiten, mussten zunächst gelockerte Fliesen entfernt und ein Diamantschliff durchführt werden. Auf den behandelten Boden trug das Verlegeteam eine geruchsarme Epoxidharzgrundierung auf, die für nachhaltiges Bauen geeignet ist. Damit wurde die Massivdiele gegen Einwirkungen aus der alten Bestandskonstruktion geschützt und zugleich deren teils labile Stellen verfestigt. Um Spannungen der Massivdiele vom Untergrund zu entkoppeln, verwendete Bernhard Kraus ein emissionsarmes Multimoll Vlies. Anschließend konnten die 20 mm starken Eichen- Massivdielen auf dem Renovierflies mit einem Parkettklebstoff verklebt werden, der ohne weichmachende Inhaltstoffe auskommt und das Umweltgütezeichen „Blauer Engel“ trägt. Diese Vorgehensweise sorgt für eine gesunde Raumatmosphäre ohne Ausdünstung von Lösungsmitteln. Nun unterstreicht der neue Bodenbelag die natürliche und einladende Ausstattung des Restaurants.

Neueste Entwicklungen im Bereich nachhaltig und natürlich gestaltete Böden können Besucher der DOMOTEX vom 10. bis 13. Januar 2020 in Hannover sehen und spüren. Entsprechend dem neuen Leitthema ATMYSPHERE stellen innovative Hersteller dort ihr vielfältiges Angebotsportfolio vor.

• Latex-free: UltraBond allows 100% recyclable thermal bonded nonwovens
• Sustainability & cost-efficiency: significant reductions in CO2 emissions and energy and water consumption for manufacturers of needlepunched exhibition & contract flooring
• UltraBond debuts at Domotex 2019 Stand B56 Hall 11

Beaulieu Fibres International (BFI) unveils a unique opportunity for carpet manufacturers to create fully recyclable needlepunch carpets, and benefit from production and resource savings, without influencing performance.

Launched at Domotex 2019, new UltraBond is a patented polyolefin bonding staple fibre that eliminates the need for latex or other chemical binders to bind nonwovens. It opens up a new path for creating 100% polypropylene (PP) needlepunch carpets which meet the same performance requirements as traditional latex-bonded carpets while reducing the end-of-life environmental impact. Functional properties such as pilling resistance, resistance to wear and abrasion, and also UV resistance are guaranteed.

Using UltraBond manufacturers finally gain the potential to cost-efficiently produce 100% recyclable carpets. In addition to the general benefits of making recycled PP available for the plastics production chain and reduced waste generation, environmental advantages and financial savings arise from a total lack of water and less energy use. As a 100% dry process, thermal bonding uses no water and results in a total absence of waste water. There is also a reduction in the VOC level of the carpet. This all leads to a significant reduction in a needlepunch carpet’s ecological footprint.

The sustainability benefits are quantified through lifecycle analysis (LCA) of an exhibition carpet application – among the primary applications for needlepunch carpets. Evaluations show that the absence of water consumption directly translates into a large energy saving of 93% when using UltraBond compared to a latex bonding solution, and also a potential annual water saving of over 20 million litres for 100 million m2 of exhibition applications in the EU. Without the addition of any other bonding agent, CO2 emissions are reduced by 35% over the full production process.

Karena Cancilleri, Vice President Beaulieu Engineered Products, Beaulieu International Group, commented, “Recyclability and achieving a greener, more cost-effective production process without compromising on current performance levels are significant unsolved topics within today’s carpet industry. By eliminating the need for latex and chemical binders through UltraBond, we offer needlepunch manufacturers a breakthrough they have been looking for that boosts environmental and economic sustainability. We see textile flooring as just the beginning. Together with our customers, we look forward to exploring the potential of this unique thermal bonding fibre in other applications such as laminated nonwovens or as an alternative to dry powders.”

Discover more about UltraBond from the Beaulieu Fibres International team at Stand B56 Hall 11, Domotex 2019 in Hannover, Germany from January 11-14, 2019.

• Performance Days - November 28 and 29, 2018 – Hall C1 Booth B18
• Two of TINTEX’s fabrics have made it into the PERFORMANCE FORUM Jury’s Pick Category that represents fabrics which are a valuable contribution to this season Performance Days Focus Topic “WATER – OUR RESPONSIBILITY”

See, touch and experience the latest collection from TINTEX as they reveal a wonderful range of innovative fabrics that redefine fashion, inspire creativity, spark emotion and optimize responsible solutions. TINTEX, being an ingenious leader in textile and research innovation for over twenty years, transforms a new generation of cotton and other natural based materials. Established in the Porto region as authorities in superior dyeing and finishing techniques making TINTEX Textiles the perfect choice for fashion.

All the recent awards bestowed, demonstrate TINTEX continue research and commitment. They have been awarded for the Best product of the Base Layer Category by ISPO jury, moreover they have just received the prestigious German Design Awards 2019 and last but not least, they are selected as finalists for the Future Textile Awards in the category Best Innovation for Sustainable Textiles.
TINTEX continues to lead the way, as they proudly take part in the Make Fashion Circular initiative, by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and activate change industry wide. This initiative aims to collaborate and innovate towards a new textile economy based on the principles of a Circular Economy.

In addition, since this November, TINTEX is a bluesign® system partner, thus means that they are responsibly acting parties of the textile value chain committed to applying the bluesign® system, continuously improving their environmental performance and always been focused on a sustainable future.

A milestone for TINTEX and fashion, as they launch Naturally Clean - an exceptional smart finishing process that is uniquely responsible. Naturally Clean enhances the natural beauty of cotton, takes a cost effective modern approach to eliminate aggressive treatments and optimizes clean surfaces, vivid colors, providing an exquisitely smooth handfeel. Naturally Clean achieves this by using Novozymes technology, a company that is indeed the world leader in biological solutions. Second, using textile chemicals with the lowest possible environmental impact, without compromising performance, from Beyond Surface Technologies AG. Naturally Clean maintains the original characteristics for an extended period of time. All materials are Oeko-Tex and soon bluesign® certified, thus eliminating harmful substances.
TINTEX’ Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 collection includes vibrant tones, refreshing turquoise and electric green, light and warm copper with chocolate browns that connect the natural and spiritual in an extra-sensorial universe. Infused with a stunning palette of nostalgic and multicultural colors - warm yellow with darkened reds, dynamic purple with urban greys - that express globalization and human connection.
Key smart ingredients of the season are:

• A New Generation of Cotton: GOTS certified organic cotton, Supima® cotton, and ECOTEC® by Marchi & Fildi the smart cotton that saves up to 77.9% water consumption and introduces the concept of a circular economy.
• SeaCell™ and Smartcel™: produced using the Lyocell process in a closed loop with no chemicals released as waste. The patented process of SeaCell™ allows that the positive properties of the seaweed are permanently preserved within the fiber, even after multiple washing cycles. Smartcel™ includes the essential trace element zinc providing anti-inflammatory capabilities.
• REFIBRA™ by Lenzing technology involves upcycling a substantial proportion of cotton scraps e.g. from garment production, in addition to wood pulp, where the raw material is transformed to produce new TENCEL™ Lyocell fiber to make fabrics and garments.
• Bemberg™ by Asahi Kasei: A new generation GRS Certified material, made from cotton linters, with a biodegradability certification by Innovhub. A matchless, high tech natural material, with a special handfeel and aesthetics.
• ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei
  - ROICA™ EF has a percentage of pre-consumer recycled content that is more than 50%, and thanks to this it has been GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certified.
  - ROICA™ V550 a premium stretch innovative yarn boasting the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Gold Level for Material Health product and ingredients as it was evaluated throughout the supply chain for lower impacts on human and environmental health. Striving toward eliminating all toxic and unidentified chemicals for a safe continuous cycle. Hohenstein Environment Compatibility Certificate - ROICA™ proudly breaks down without releasing harmful substances.

Of special interest this season, the two TINTEX’s fabrics that made it into the PERFORMANCE FORUM Jury’s Pick Category for their contribution to this season Topic “WATER – OUR RESPONSIBILITY”.

A smart rib developed to reduce the water usage as most as possible, from cultivation of raw materials until fabric finishing. A blend of TENCEL™ Modal, cellulosic & biodegradable material treated with no hazardous chemicals, pesticides nor fertilizers, and European hemp, a fast-growing plant that requires very little water and no herbicides, pesticides, synthetic fertilizers or GMO seeds. Both fibres are biodegradable.

The second selected article is a 100% Merino Wool jersey made unique thanks to Colorau® by TINTEX, a patented natural dyeing process technique that uses vegetable herbs and extracts. A great amount of water was saved by avoiding subsequent washing steps. Also, lower water pollution is achieved by avoiding synthetic dyestuffs.

Following the success of Trevira GmbH’s joint booth concept at Heimtextil 2018, the company will be expanding its plans next year. At the 2019 Heimtextil, due to take place from 8-11 January in Frankfurt, Trevira be presenting a new joint booth. At over 2000 msq, the new booth in Hall 4.2 will be significantly larger, up from 1300 msq in 2018, and next year will also see an increase in the number of major customers joining Trevira at Heimtextil, from 16 this year to 22 in 2019.

Trevira has expanded its fair booth concept for 2019. Together with 22 of its biggest customers, the manufacturer of high-quality, flame retardant polyester fibres will tell the story of the entire textile value chain. Starting with the basics - fibre production and yarn manufacture – the exhibition will then move on to show the colouring, weaving and warp and weft knitting stages, eventually taking the visitor right up to the textile editing. Meanwhile, Trevira’s customers will reveal their Trevira CS collections for home and contract textiles at individual stands, demonstrating their contribution to the value chain. Visitors will catch a glimpse of the complex and complicated world of textiles manufacturing, while also gaining an insight into how polyester fibres are transformed into attractive, functional fabrics conveying true visual and sensory appeal along with authentic value.

Trevira GmbH’s CEO, Klaus Holz said: “The overwhelmingly positive market response to our joint booth at Heimtextil 2018 showed us that we are moving in the right direction, and we will continue to build on this concept in 2019, working together with an even larger group of Trevira CS customers to create a shared exhibition space displaying the entire textile value chain.”