From the Sector

Reset
1304 results
 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.

Source:

Hochschule Reutlingen

(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
Source:

CHIC / JANDALI MODE.MEDIEN.MESSEN

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.

Source:

Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding GmbH

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
Source:

Premium Exhibitions GmbH

Margit Herberth
Margit Herberth
12.07.2023

Heimtextil: Margit Herberth neue Leitung für die Haustextilien

Personalwechsel bei der Heimtextil: Margit Herberth verantwortet ab 1. September 2023 das Segment der Haustextilien der Heimtextil und bildet gemeinsam mit Bettina Bär zukünftig die neue Doppelspitze der Leitmesse für Wohn- und Objekttextilien. Herberth, zuvor Marketingleitung Consumer Goods / Multimedia & Data bei der Messe Frankfurt, folgt auf Meike Kern, die nach 22 Jahren das Unternehmen aus eigenem Entschluss verlässt und eine neue berufliche Herausforderung annimmt.

Margit Herberth verantwortet künftig das Segment der Haustextilien und damit das Marken- und Private Label-Ausstellerangebot an Bettwaren, Bettwäsche, Badtextilien, Tisch- und Küchenwäsche, Matratzen, Schlafsystemen, Wohnaccessoires, Decken, Kissen sowie Maschinen für die Textilverarbeitung. Wichtige Aufgaben sind der weitere Ausbau der Content- und Rahmenprogramme im Bereich textiler Nachhaltigkeit sowie eine stärkere Internationalisierung der Heimtextil Conference Sleep & More.

Personalwechsel bei der Heimtextil: Margit Herberth verantwortet ab 1. September 2023 das Segment der Haustextilien der Heimtextil und bildet gemeinsam mit Bettina Bär zukünftig die neue Doppelspitze der Leitmesse für Wohn- und Objekttextilien. Herberth, zuvor Marketingleitung Consumer Goods / Multimedia & Data bei der Messe Frankfurt, folgt auf Meike Kern, die nach 22 Jahren das Unternehmen aus eigenem Entschluss verlässt und eine neue berufliche Herausforderung annimmt.

Margit Herberth verantwortet künftig das Segment der Haustextilien und damit das Marken- und Private Label-Ausstellerangebot an Bettwaren, Bettwäsche, Badtextilien, Tisch- und Küchenwäsche, Matratzen, Schlafsystemen, Wohnaccessoires, Decken, Kissen sowie Maschinen für die Textilverarbeitung. Wichtige Aufgaben sind der weitere Ausbau der Content- und Rahmenprogramme im Bereich textiler Nachhaltigkeit sowie eine stärkere Internationalisierung der Heimtextil Conference Sleep & More.

Herberth verfügt über mehr als zehnjährige Vertriebsexpertise als Senior Sales Managerin für die internationalen Konsumgütermessen Beautyworld, Hair & Beauty und Christmasworld der Messe Frankfurt. Seit 2018 leitete sie als Director Marketing Communications sämtliche Marketingaktivitäten für die Marken Paperworld, Christmasworld sowie Creativeworld und verantwortete die Gestaltung der globalen Brand-Kampagnen im Konsumgüterbereich, beispielsweise für die Beautyworld.

More information:
Heimtextil Messe Frankfurt
Source:

Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH

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.

Source:

THE SUPREME GROUP, MUNICHFASHION.COMPANY GMBH

12.07.2023

SHIMA SEIKI to exhibit at Tech Fashion shows in Brazil

SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD., together with its Brazilian representative BRASTEMA TECNOLOGIA TÊXTIL LTDA., will host the Tech Fashion shows, a series of private exhibitions held at two locations in Brazil in July and August. The exhibitions will be a showcase for the company’s latest computerized flat knitting technology, presented through fashion shows, machine exhibits and the latest knit samples featured at ITMA 2023. The event is organized by the Fashion Committee of Fitemavest, consultants to Brazil's fashion market, and will feature presentations by CS DESIGN STUDIO designer Cecilia Seibel.

Technological displays include a full lineup of SHIMA SEIKI flat knitting machines, ranging from the MACH2XS WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine to N.SVR122 computerized shaping machine, as well as the SFG-I fully automated glove knitting machine. Exhibited machines vary between locations. Details are given below under ‘Exhibited Technology.’

SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD., together with its Brazilian representative BRASTEMA TECNOLOGIA TÊXTIL LTDA., will host the Tech Fashion shows, a series of private exhibitions held at two locations in Brazil in July and August. The exhibitions will be a showcase for the company’s latest computerized flat knitting technology, presented through fashion shows, machine exhibits and the latest knit samples featured at ITMA 2023. The event is organized by the Fashion Committee of Fitemavest, consultants to Brazil's fashion market, and will feature presentations by CS DESIGN STUDIO designer Cecilia Seibel.

Technological displays include a full lineup of SHIMA SEIKI flat knitting machines, ranging from the MACH2XS WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine to N.SVR122 computerized shaping machine, as well as the SFG-I fully automated glove knitting machine. Exhibited machines vary between locations. Details are given below under ‘Exhibited Technology.’

The potential of each of these knitting machines are maximized in combination with the SDS®-ONE APEX4 3D design system and APEXFiz® design software. At the core of the company’s "Total Fashion System" concept, SDS®-ONE APEX4 and APEXFiz® provide comprehensive support throughout the apparel supply chain, integrating production into one smooth and efficient workflow from yarn development, product planning and design to production and even sales promotion. Especially effective is their capability to improve on the design and evaluation process with virtual sampling. Ultra-realistic simulation capability on SDS®-ONE APEX4 and APEXFiz® allows virtual sampling to minimize the amount of time, cost and material spent during the sample-making process

The fashion show will feature the newest creations in WHOLEGARMENT® and other knitwear.

Source:

SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD.

Monforts: Solid Success at ITMA 2023 Photo: Monforts / AWOL Media
07.07.2023

Monforts: Solid Success at ITMA 2023

Finishing machinery specialist Monforts has secured a number of major orders from textile manufacturers in Central and South America recently, and was pleased to welcome a high number of visitors from the region to its stand at ITMA 2023 in Milan from June 8-14.

Among new orders are those for three Montex stenters delivered to the AustralTex Group in Argentina and a further Montex range to denim manufacturer CIT in Brazil. Guatemala’s Global Textiles placed an order for its second Montex stenter, while Mexico’s Zentrix ordered its third and Avante, also in Mexico, has opted for its sixth.

Elsewhere, orders have also been placed for the delivery of three new Montex stenters to one of Pakistan’s major corporations, as well as a new Thermex dyeing range to nonwovens manaufacturer Orsa in Italy. Further orders – both for new machines and retrofit modules – are now anticipated following ITMA 2023, which attracted over 111,000 visitors to Milan.

Finishing machinery specialist Monforts has secured a number of major orders from textile manufacturers in Central and South America recently, and was pleased to welcome a high number of visitors from the region to its stand at ITMA 2023 in Milan from June 8-14.

Among new orders are those for three Montex stenters delivered to the AustralTex Group in Argentina and a further Montex range to denim manufacturer CIT in Brazil. Guatemala’s Global Textiles placed an order for its second Montex stenter, while Mexico’s Zentrix ordered its third and Avante, also in Mexico, has opted for its sixth.

Elsewhere, orders have also been placed for the delivery of three new Montex stenters to one of Pakistan’s major corporations, as well as a new Thermex dyeing range to nonwovens manaufacturer Orsa in Italy. Further orders – both for new machines and retrofit modules – are now anticipated following ITMA 2023, which attracted over 111,000 visitors to Milan.

“Visitor footfall at ITMA 2023 was well beyond the company’s expectations, and we were especially pleased at the constant number of visitors from South American companies, as well as from Asia and Europe,” said Monforts Marketing Manager Nicole Croonenbroek. “We were able to provide them with detailed information about our portfolio of machines and technologies digitally and fielded an unprecedented number of serious enquiries, many of which promise to turn into new business.”

Monforts Montex stenters for processes such as drying, stretching, heat-setting and coating, she added, are already the industry standard for the fabric finishing industry, providing a number of advantages in terms of production throughput and especially in energy efficiency and resource savings. Other key technologies in the Monforts portfolio include relaxation dryers, Thermex dyeing ranges and Monfortex compressive shrinking ranges.

Montex®Coat
“We were also very pleased with the interest in the Montex®Coat, the latest addition to our range of technologies, which we displayed in Milan,” Croonenbroek said.

The Montex®Coat can serve a very diverse number of markets and enables full PVC coatings, pigment dyeing or minimal application surface and low penetration treatments, as well as solvent coatings. Knife coating, roller coating or screen printing can also all be accommodated with this system. It provides the ultimate in flexibility and the ability to switch quickly from one fabric run to the next, without compromising on the economical use of energy or raw materials.

Many refinements have been made to the Montex®Coat in the past few years, resulting in higher coating accuracy and the resulting quality of the treated fabrics. A number of advanced new improvements were introduced in Milan, including automatic edge limiters for immediately adapting to new coating widths and a new and simplified hand-held control device. These save considerable time in setting up the machine and ensuring consistent production.

The Montex®Coat unit displayed in Milan was sold to Vietnamese company Thai Tuan during the show.

Source:

A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG

Groz-Beckert: Over 7,000 customers and business partners at its ITMA 2023 booth (c) Groz-Beckert KG
07.07.2023

Groz-Beckert: Over 7,000 customers and business partners at its ITMA 2023 booth

From June 8 to 14, 2023, the leading international trade fair for textile machinery manufacturing ITMA took place in Milan, Italy. In total, over 111,000 guests visited the trade fair. Groz-Beckert was able to present its innovations to more than 7,000 customers and business partners, as well as welcoming many other visitors to its booth – including over 280 students.

An international audience gathered at the Groz-Beckert booth: guests came from 84 different countries. The majority of visitors came from Italy with just under 15 percent, followed by Germany with 14 percent, Turkey with 11 percent, India with 9 percent and the USA with 3 percent. For the first time, HR specialists were on hand at the Groz-Beckert booth to look after the student groups, offering the young people comprehensive insights together with experts from the Technology and Development Center (TEZ).

From June 8 to 14, 2023, the leading international trade fair for textile machinery manufacturing ITMA took place in Milan, Italy. In total, over 111,000 guests visited the trade fair. Groz-Beckert was able to present its innovations to more than 7,000 customers and business partners, as well as welcoming many other visitors to its booth – including over 280 students.

An international audience gathered at the Groz-Beckert booth: guests came from 84 different countries. The majority of visitors came from Italy with just under 15 percent, followed by Germany with 14 percent, Turkey with 11 percent, India with 9 percent and the USA with 3 percent. For the first time, HR specialists were on hand at the Groz-Beckert booth to look after the student groups, offering the young people comprehensive insights together with experts from the Technology and Development Center (TEZ).

Groz-Beckert presented numerous innovations from its six product divisions Knitting, Weaving, Felting, Tufting, Carding and Sewing at the ITMA. One focus of the innovations was on the topics of efficiency, process stability and sustainability. While the topic of sustainability was reflected in the products on the one hand, a separate area in the Groz-Beckert Gallery was dedicated to the topic on the other. Here it was shown what contribution Groz-Beckert is making to making its own productions and its sites sustainable.

Source:

Groz-Beckert KG

(c) INDEX™
07.07.2023

INDEX™23 Survey on Exhibitors and Visitors

Following INDEX™23, an independent market research company conducted an online survey amongst all exhibitors and visitors who attended the event between 18 and 21 April 2023.

The goal was to identify motivations for attending INDEX™23 and gauge exhibitors' and visitors' levels of satisfaction with the event to obtain insightful feedback, ensuring that subsequent editions continue to meet the desires, requirements, and issues of the industry it serves.

In the report, the information provided by the research was complemented by registration data entered by visitors when registering for the on-site event.

See the full report of survey here.

Following INDEX™23, an independent market research company conducted an online survey amongst all exhibitors and visitors who attended the event between 18 and 21 April 2023.

The goal was to identify motivations for attending INDEX™23 and gauge exhibitors' and visitors' levels of satisfaction with the event to obtain insightful feedback, ensuring that subsequent editions continue to meet the desires, requirements, and issues of the industry it serves.

In the report, the information provided by the research was complemented by registration data entered by visitors when registering for the on-site event.

See the full report of survey here.

More information:
INDEX Survey nonwovens
Source:

INDEX™

RadiciGroup at Phygital Sustainability Expo photo: Phygital Sustainability Expo/RadiciGroup
07.07.2023

RadiciGroup at Phygital Sustainability Expo presenting Biofeel® eleven

RadiciGroup took part in the Phygital Sustainability Expo, this year in its fourth edition, which was held in Rome on 5 and 6 July. This event is entirely dedicated to the ecological transition of fashion and design brands through technological innovation. The show is an important platform for discussion on sustainable transition issues, involving Italian and international brands, fashion tech start-ups, representatives from the institutional, business and educational fields, and consumers.

RadiciGroup took part in the Phygital Sustainability Expo, this year in its fourth edition, which was held in Rome on 5 and 6 July. This event is entirely dedicated to the ecological transition of fashion and design brands through technological innovation. The show is an important platform for discussion on sustainable transition issues, involving Italian and international brands, fashion tech start-ups, representatives from the institutional, business and educational fields, and consumers.

RadiciGroup's participation in the event was further evidence of the Group's commitment to making a contribution to sustainability and circularity in the fashion and textile industry, in collaboration with all the other players in the supply chain. During the narrated fashion show, held on the evening of Wednesday, 5 July, in the evocative archaeological complex of the Imperial Forum Museum, RadiciGroup presented a maxi dress made of Biofeel® eleven, a yarn of completely natural origin featuring high technical, aesthetic and environmental performance. This yarn is produced starting from a small bean cultivated in India on semi-arid land and thus does not compete with human food production. These beans yield a special oil ideal for obtaining biopolymers, such as the one produced by Arkema and spun into yarn at RadiciGroup in Italy.

The dress is not only made from a low environmental impact raw material, but is also an example of ecodesign: the garment was realized on a Shima Seiki WholeGarment knitting machine, where the entire item was knit directly from spools of Biofeel® eleven yarn, bypassing the traditional stages of weaving and tailoring. It is a zero-waste process, as only the quantity of yarn strictly needed for the garment is used.

Biofeel® eleven yarn endows the dress with unique characteristics, including low moisture absorption, greater lightness and high resistance and durability. Besides being 100% biobased, the yarn is also 100% recyclable because it is made of a mono-material polymer, which facilitates its end-of-life recycling and processing into new materials suitable for any application requiring high performance.

(c) Mayer & Cie. GmbH & Co. KG
05.07.2023

Mayer & Cie. draws positive balance on ITMA 2023

From circular knitting machines and braiders via upgrades to digital solutions, Mayer & Cie. presented at ITMA 2023 a wide range of solutions that make circular knitting machines and braiding machines even more durable and thereby more valuable, for which the long-established firm received a positive visitor response.

From machinery manufacturer to solution provider
Three circular knitting machines – a Relanit 3.2 HS, an SF4-3.2 III and the OVJA 2.4 EM – and an MR-15/18C/Single Deck braiding machine took up about half the floor space of Mayer & Cie.’s ITMA stand. That reflected the weighting of the trade fair presentation. Along with high-tech circular knitting and braiding products the Mayer & Cie. focus at this year’s ITMA was on solutions that increase the value and durability of its machines. Including the digital platform knitlink, the new Control 5.0 machine control system, the camera-assisted error recognition system knithawk, almost a dozen upgrade kits for existing machines and the new oiler system Senso Blue RS.

From circular knitting machines and braiders via upgrades to digital solutions, Mayer & Cie. presented at ITMA 2023 a wide range of solutions that make circular knitting machines and braiding machines even more durable and thereby more valuable, for which the long-established firm received a positive visitor response.

From machinery manufacturer to solution provider
Three circular knitting machines – a Relanit 3.2 HS, an SF4-3.2 III and the OVJA 2.4 EM – and an MR-15/18C/Single Deck braiding machine took up about half the floor space of Mayer & Cie.’s ITMA stand. That reflected the weighting of the trade fair presentation. Along with high-tech circular knitting and braiding products the Mayer & Cie. focus at this year’s ITMA was on solutions that increase the value and durability of its machines. Including the digital platform knitlink, the new Control 5.0 machine control system, the camera-assisted error recognition system knithawk, almost a dozen upgrade kits for existing machines and the new oiler system Senso Blue RS.

Trade fair debut for Mayer & Cie. braiding machine
Mayer & Cie. also exhibited a braiding machine at ITMA for the first time. The company has integrated the braiding division at is Albstadt headquarters since 2019. “Braiding machines are a part of textile machinery,” said Mayer & Cie. Managing Partner Benjamin Maye, “but we nevertheless saw presenting the MR-15/18C/SD braider at ITMA as an experiment – and are satisfied with the result. The machine attracted a great deal of attention and we were able to make interesting contacts.”

A positive conclusion on ITMA 2023
Expectations of this year’s ITMA were moderate, Benjamin Mayer said. “War, high energy prices, inflation and recession are the signs of the times. Not even an ITMA is going to change that.” In addition, there had been serious problems with the issue of visas that had made it impossible for many potential visitors to attend the trade fair.

The Mayer & Cie. management therefore judged its success not by the general demand but by the positive visitor feedback. “For us that was an indicator of our future competitiveness,” said CEO Benjamin Mayer, “and we can definitely be sure of that with our developments.”

Source:

Mayer & Cie. GmbH & Co. KG

Texcare International stellt sich auf Wunsch der Branche zu 2024 neu auf. Foto Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH/Jens Liebchen
29.06.2023

Neue Tagesfolge: Texcare International 2024 von Mittwoch bis Samstag

Die Texcare International - Leitmesse für Wäscherei, Textilreinigung und Textilservice - in Frankfurt am Main findet künftig immer im Herbst statt und läuft ab 2024 an vier Tagen von Mittwoch bis Samstag. Neuer Termin im kommenden Jahr ist der 6. bis 9. November 2024.

Im Fokus der Texcare International stehen die technischen Innovationen der globalen Textilpflegebranche sowie die Begegnung und der fachliche Austausch. In Vorbereitung der kommenden Veranstaltung hat die Messe Frankfurt jetzt eine detaillierte Aussteller- und Besucherbefragung national und international durchgeführt. Das Ergebnis ist ein klares Votum für eine veränderte Tagesfolge, ein dichtes Programm an vier Messetagen mit mehrheitlicher Präferenz für einen Herbsttermin und mehr Angebote zum Lernen und Netzwerken. Die alle vier Jahre stattfindende Texcare International wird daher von Mittwoch, den 6. bis Samstag, den 9. November 2024 in Frankfurt am Main stattfinden.

Die Texcare International - Leitmesse für Wäscherei, Textilreinigung und Textilservice - in Frankfurt am Main findet künftig immer im Herbst statt und läuft ab 2024 an vier Tagen von Mittwoch bis Samstag. Neuer Termin im kommenden Jahr ist der 6. bis 9. November 2024.

Im Fokus der Texcare International stehen die technischen Innovationen der globalen Textilpflegebranche sowie die Begegnung und der fachliche Austausch. In Vorbereitung der kommenden Veranstaltung hat die Messe Frankfurt jetzt eine detaillierte Aussteller- und Besucherbefragung national und international durchgeführt. Das Ergebnis ist ein klares Votum für eine veränderte Tagesfolge, ein dichtes Programm an vier Messetagen mit mehrheitlicher Präferenz für einen Herbsttermin und mehr Angebote zum Lernen und Netzwerken. Die alle vier Jahre stattfindende Texcare International wird daher von Mittwoch, den 6. bis Samstag, den 9. November 2024 in Frankfurt am Main stattfinden.

Trendthemen für 2024
Ebenfalls befragt wurden die Teilnehmenden nach den aktuellen Herausforderungen für Textilpflegeunternehmen in der Zeit nach Covid. Als wichtigste Themen für Besucherinnen und Besucher kristallisierten sich dabei die Automatisierung von Arbeitsprozessen als Maßnahme gegen den Fachkräftemangel, die Steigerung von Effizienz und Qualität sowie die Sicherung der Energieversorgung heraus. Auch die Reduzierung von Emissionen wird als relevant eingestuft. Die genannten Themen verdeutlichen den Einfluss der weltpolitischen Lage auf die Textilpflegeindustrie: Hohe Energiekosten, Lieferengpässe, der Krieg in der Ukraine und der fortschreitende Klimawandel stellen Herausforderungen dar, die neue Lösungen erfordern.

Weitere Ergebnisse und die endgültigen Themenschwerpunkte der Texcare 2024 werden im Laufe des Jahres bekannt gegeben. Der Startschuss für die Anmeldung von Ausstellern zur Texcare International fällt im September 2023.

More information:
texcare Textilpflege
Source:

Messe Frankfurt Exhibition

ERCA successfully showcased latest product at ITMA 2023 (c) ERCA
Giusy Bettoni, Matt Swartz, Fabio Locatelli and Mike Maekawa after the talk
28.06.2023

ERCA successfully showcased latest product at ITMA 2023

ERCA successfully showcased their latest product during the recent ITMA 2023 exhibition, taking the opportunity to share with ITMA visitors the journey that stood behind the creation of REVECOL®.

REVECOL® transforms critical waste materials (exhausted vegetable oils) into a line of innovative and responsible chemical auxiliaries destined for the entire textile industry and its various applications, offering different characteristics: circular DNA, certification, safety, high performance, competitivity and applicability on any type of textile fiber, whether virgin or recycled.

Patagonia® and trim supplier YKK teamed up with ERCA to deploy REVECOL® in their manufacturing process. This alliance was presented to ITMA visitors as an example of what the industry can achieve through collaborative practices.

ERCA successfully showcased their latest product during the recent ITMA 2023 exhibition, taking the opportunity to share with ITMA visitors the journey that stood behind the creation of REVECOL®.

REVECOL® transforms critical waste materials (exhausted vegetable oils) into a line of innovative and responsible chemical auxiliaries destined for the entire textile industry and its various applications, offering different characteristics: circular DNA, certification, safety, high performance, competitivity and applicability on any type of textile fiber, whether virgin or recycled.

Patagonia® and trim supplier YKK teamed up with ERCA to deploy REVECOL® in their manufacturing process. This alliance was presented to ITMA visitors as an example of what the industry can achieve through collaborative practices.

The process of sharing REVECOL® with the industry really started with the announcement of ERCA’s partnership with Patagonia® and YKK and deepened during the session Upcycling Minds Think Alike moderated by Giusy Bettoni, CEO and Founder, C.L.A.S.S. (Creativity, Lifestyle and Sustainable Synergy), and which saw the participation of Matt Swartz, Color and Material Quality Manager of Patagonia®, Fabio Locatelli, Head of ERCA, Textile Specialties Business Unit and Mike Maekawa, Sales and Business Development Manager, YKK Vietnam.

Source:

ERCA

23.06.2023

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles returns for Autumn Edition 2023

Following a strong start at the Spring Edition of Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles early this year, global industry players have turned their sights to the next international event in August. As the first Autumn Edition to be held in the wake of China lifting many of its pandemic-related border restrictions, the three-day fair will gather around 1,000 international and domestic exhibitors. Traders looking to meet market demand will be able to source from an extensive range of trending and specialised home and contract textile products from 16 – 18 August 2023.

According to a recent market report, the global home textile market is expected to show a CAGR of 5.6% from 2023 – 2028 to reach USD 174.1 billion by the end of the forecast period. Asia-Pacific has dominated the global market in recent years, with China one of its most significant contributors.[1]

Following a strong start at the Spring Edition of Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles early this year, global industry players have turned their sights to the next international event in August. As the first Autumn Edition to be held in the wake of China lifting many of its pandemic-related border restrictions, the three-day fair will gather around 1,000 international and domestic exhibitors. Traders looking to meet market demand will be able to source from an extensive range of trending and specialised home and contract textile products from 16 – 18 August 2023.

According to a recent market report, the global home textile market is expected to show a CAGR of 5.6% from 2023 – 2028 to reach USD 174.1 billion by the end of the forecast period. Asia-Pacific has dominated the global market in recent years, with China one of its most significant contributors.[1]

As a manufacturing hub for home textiles, China is gradually recovering from social and business disruptions caused by the pandemic. Speaking at the recent Spring Edition, Ms Rosemary Li, Domestic Sales Manager of Zhangjiagang Coolist Life Technology Co Ltd, a long-time exhibitor specialised in bio-based and functional bedding products, said: “Since China relaxed its pandemic-related control and prevention measures, after Chinese New Year we have been flooded with orders. With both domestic and export orders increasing, it has been almost impossible for the production line to fulfil the order demand.”

While the spring show’s promising visitor flow was a positive start to the Chinese home textile industry’s post-pandemic era, a higher participation of overseas exhibitors and buyers is expected at the upcoming Autumn Edition

The return of special zones and international pavilions
Later this year in Shanghai, exhibitors will showcase their most up-to-date home and contract textile products, ranging from bedding & towelling, rugs, table & kitchen linen, upholstery & curtain fabrics, editors, home textile technologies and textile design. With a wealth of choices for buyers, several show highlights are listed below:

  • Editor & Designer Zone: located in hall 5.1, the zone will feature international, high-end editor and designer brands brought by leading exhibitors J&C, Julai, Qianbaihui, Prestigious, Shanghai Lotus, SohoCut, Yada, and more.
  • Country and region pavilions: premium suppliers from Belgium, Türkiye and Taiwan (China) will exhibit quality products in their designated pavilions in hall 6.1.
  • Textile Designs: textile design studios from Japan, Portugal and Taiwan (China), namely Amilia Design Studio, Fine Art Inc and Tela's Design Lda, will also showcase their seasonal designs in hall 6.1.

Adding to buyers’ sourcing options, a multitude of domestic players from different categories will also showcase their respective products. Highlighted exhibitors include top curtain and curtain fabric suppliers Fu-Tex, Hangzhou Aico, Hexin and Xiaoxuanchuang; bedding suppliers Coolist, Huizhou Wah Shing and Yantai North Home; as well as Hightex, Huatex, Maya and Suzhou Roufang from the upholstery and sofa fabric sector.

Fairgoers can also learn more about the upcoming global trends and designs by visiting the ‘2023 – 2024 Intertextile International Lifestyle Trend’ area. In aid of this, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles has joined forces with NellyRodi™, the renowned French forecasting agency, to present the design theme for 2023 – 2024: ‘ALIVE’. HUMAN CAPITAL, ROUSING COMMITMENT and UNREAL REALITIES are the theme’s three main trends.

[1] Globe Newswire: Global Home Textile Market Report 2023-2028: Increase in Consumer Spending on Home Renovation and Decoration Bodes Well for the Sector. https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2023/03/08/2622718/28124/en/Global-Home-Textile-Market-Report-2023-2028-Increase-in-Consumer-Spending-on-Home-Renovation-and-Decoration-Bodes-Well-for-the-Sector.html

23.06.2023

Program announced for RISE® 2023

The theme for the 13th edition of RISE® (Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics) is “A New Era in Manufacturing for Sustainability.” Technology scouts, product managers, senior scientists, development engineers, and business developers will convene September 26-27 at North Carolina State University and The Nonwovens Institute in Raleigh, NC to discover the latest nonwoven innovations.

The RISE conference program features industry leaders from these companies: American Truetzschler, Berry Global, Dilo Incorporated, Evonik Corporation, Indorama Ventures USA, MANN+HUMMEL, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, NatureWorks, The Nonwovens Institute, Owens Corning, PCI Wood Mackenzie, PolyQuest, Reifenhäuser REICOFIL GmbH, and Simplifyber. These industry experts will discuss the future of nonwoven manufacturing, advances in filter media, rPolymer developments, and sustainable applications.

The theme for the 13th edition of RISE® (Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics) is “A New Era in Manufacturing for Sustainability.” Technology scouts, product managers, senior scientists, development engineers, and business developers will convene September 26-27 at North Carolina State University and The Nonwovens Institute in Raleigh, NC to discover the latest nonwoven innovations.

The RISE conference program features industry leaders from these companies: American Truetzschler, Berry Global, Dilo Incorporated, Evonik Corporation, Indorama Ventures USA, MANN+HUMMEL, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, NatureWorks, The Nonwovens Institute, Owens Corning, PCI Wood Mackenzie, PolyQuest, Reifenhäuser REICOFIL GmbH, and Simplifyber. These industry experts will discuss the future of nonwoven manufacturing, advances in filter media, rPolymer developments, and sustainable applications.

Innovations that advance the nonwovens industry will be recognized with the 2023 RISE® Innovation Award. Three finalists will present their innovative products or technologies to RISE participants, Tuesday, September 26th. The 2022 award winner was DiaperRecycle, cat litter made from recycled diapers.

RISE participants have the option of touring The Nonwovens Institute’s $65 million-plus, 60,000 square-foot facilities featuring state-of-the-art equipment, pilot lines, and analytical laboratories, as well as attending an evening reception at the Lonnie Pool Golf Course Clubhouse. During the evening reception, graduate students and faculty from North Carolina State University will feature their research and technical advances with poster presentations. The tour and reception will take place Tuesday, September 26th and the tour is limited to 40 attendees.

Source:

INDA

A+A 2023 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH
23.06.2023

A+A with new hall concept and routing

Under the motto “People Matter” numerous exhibitors will be presenting innovative solutions and concepts revolving around safe and healthy work at A+A 2023. This year, the overarching theme of the leading international trade fair will be the two megatrends digitalisation and sustainability.    

Furthermore, A+A organisers have changed the hall concept and optimised routing at the exhibition centre: the halls have been clearly segmented according to theme, thereby placing similar products and services in close proximity with each other. This makes it easier for visitors to locate the companies exhibiting ranges of particular interest to them and to find their bearings at the fairgrounds.  

Also new: Halls 16 and 17 will present Corporate Wear and Hall 15 the complete spectrum of components and accessories for manufacturing up-to-date protective wear.      

Under the motto “People Matter” numerous exhibitors will be presenting innovative solutions and concepts revolving around safe and healthy work at A+A 2023. This year, the overarching theme of the leading international trade fair will be the two megatrends digitalisation and sustainability.    

Furthermore, A+A organisers have changed the hall concept and optimised routing at the exhibition centre: the halls have been clearly segmented according to theme, thereby placing similar products and services in close proximity with each other. This makes it easier for visitors to locate the companies exhibiting ranges of particular interest to them and to find their bearings at the fairgrounds.  

Also new: Halls 16 and 17 will present Corporate Wear and Hall 15 the complete spectrum of components and accessories for manufacturing up-to-date protective wear.      

In addition to a Corporate Fashion Show visitors are in for further exciting forums as well as an extensive congress programme with international appeal: including the 38th International Congress for Occupational Safety and Occupational Medicine as well as the WearRAcon Europe, to be held in Germany for the first time as part of A+A. Likewise, such topics as ergonomics and New Work will be given significantly more visibility owing to new cooperations and expert lectures.  

More information:
A+A Corporate Fashion
Source:

Messe Düsseldorf GmbH

Foto: KARL MAYER GROUP
22.06.2023

KARL MAYER GROUP zieht durchweg positives ITMA-Fazit

Nach den pandemiebedingten Einschränkungen und Ausfällen bei den Fachmessen der letzten Jahre endete die ITMA 2023 mit Rekordbesucherzahlen, auch für die KARL MAYER GROUP. Unter dem Motto „Master the Change – profitable, flexible, sustainable“ zeigte das Unternehmen auf einer Fläche von 1.350 m² Lösungen und Innovationen. Präsentiert wurden 11 Maschinen von allen Business Units der KARL MAYER GROUP, eine Vielzahl trendiger textile Anwendungen mit hohem Potenzial für neue Geschäfte und wegweisende digitale Angebote.

Nach den pandemiebedingten Einschränkungen und Ausfällen bei den Fachmessen der letzten Jahre endete die ITMA 2023 mit Rekordbesucherzahlen, auch für die KARL MAYER GROUP. Unter dem Motto „Master the Change – profitable, flexible, sustainable“ zeigte das Unternehmen auf einer Fläche von 1.350 m² Lösungen und Innovationen. Präsentiert wurden 11 Maschinen von allen Business Units der KARL MAYER GROUP, eine Vielzahl trendiger textile Anwendungen mit hohem Potenzial für neue Geschäfte und wegweisende digitale Angebote.

Die Anzahl der Besucher lag mit knapp 2.900 erfassten Kontakten weit über den Erwartungen. Die angestammten KARL MAYER-Geschäftsbereiche Wirkmaschinen, Kettvorbereitung und Technische Textilien verzeichneten ein Besucherplus von 20 bis 30 % gegenüber der ITMA 2019 in Barcelona. Auch das Interesse an der Präsentation des 2020 hinzugekommenen Geschäftsbereichs STOLL war bemerkenswert. Der Standareal für die Flachstrickerei war der meistbesuchte der Unternehmensgruppe. Erfreulich hoch war zudem die Anzahl der Neukontakte. Ihr Anteil lag bei rund 30 %. Viele Textil-Brands, aber auch Branchenfremde interessieren sich für die Potenziale in puncto Nachhaltigkeit und Businessentwicklung durch Innovationen entlang der gesamten textilen Fertigungskette.

„Wir konnten überwiegend sehr konkrete Projekt- und tiefe Fachgespräche führen. Mit den besprochenen Vorhaben eröffnen sich für uns und unsere Kunden mindestens bis zum Ende nächsten Jahres positive Perspektiven,“ erklärt Arno Gärtner, CEO der KARL MAYER GROUP. Inwieweit sich die Erwartungen erfüllen, hänge allerdings von der Erholung der weltweiten Textilmärkte und von den kommenden geopolitischen Entwicklungen ab. Die globale Dynamik der jüngsten Vergangenheit führte bereits zu Verschiebungen von Lieferstrukturen, die sich auch in der Länderverteilung der Besucher auf dem Stand der KARL MAYER GROUP zeigten. Zu den Top-Herkunftsländern gehörten Indien, die Türkei, Italien und Deutschland. Die Kettvorbereitung konnte sich zudem über ein großes Interesse aus Pakistan freuen. Der Flachstrickbereich STOLL erhielt viele Anfragen aus den USA und aus Bangladesch.

Source:

KARL MAYER GROUP

21.06.2023

IFCO to be held in Istanbul from 9-11 August 2023

From 9 to 11 August 2023, IFCO, Istanbul Fashion Connection will be held for the fourth time at the Istanbul Expo Center at 6 Halls. The fashion fair is organised by ITKIB Fairs, a subsidiary of Istanbul Apparel Exporter's Association, the umbrella organisation of the Turkish fashion and apparel industry.

IFCO has developed into a hub for fashion enthusiasts, designers, buyers and trendsetters and has established itself as an important international platform for the global fashion industry. IFCO brings together around 400 exhibitors from all product groups of the apparel and fashion industry under one roof in six clearly structured halls: womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, denim, sportswear, evening and occasion wear, bridal wear, lingerie, hosiery, leather and fur, shoes and accessories.

From high-end tailoring to streetwear and sustainable fashion, the fair will present a wide range of styles and trends. IFCO Brands present market leaders such as İpekyol, Climber, Damat, Kiğılı, B&G Store, Lufian, Jakamen, NaraMaxx, Giovane Gentile and Lee Cooper using IFCOto further expand their international network.

From 9 to 11 August 2023, IFCO, Istanbul Fashion Connection will be held for the fourth time at the Istanbul Expo Center at 6 Halls. The fashion fair is organised by ITKIB Fairs, a subsidiary of Istanbul Apparel Exporter's Association, the umbrella organisation of the Turkish fashion and apparel industry.

IFCO has developed into a hub for fashion enthusiasts, designers, buyers and trendsetters and has established itself as an important international platform for the global fashion industry. IFCO brings together around 400 exhibitors from all product groups of the apparel and fashion industry under one roof in six clearly structured halls: womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, denim, sportswear, evening and occasion wear, bridal wear, lingerie, hosiery, leather and fur, shoes and accessories.

From high-end tailoring to streetwear and sustainable fashion, the fair will present a wide range of styles and trends. IFCO Brands present market leaders such as İpekyol, Climber, Damat, Kiğılı, B&G Store, Lufian, Jakamen, NaraMaxx, Giovane Gentile and Lee Cooper using IFCOto further expand their international network.

THE CORE ISTANBUL, successfully launched at IFCO in February, once again features a fascinating mix of established and emerging important Turkish designerswith their creative and innovative creations.

One focus of the fair will be the topic of sustainability. Companies will show their innovations. Ekoteks, the association's sustainability laboratory, supports the development of sustainable production and will also have a stand at IFCO to present the latest developments in this area.

The extensive supporting program with fashion shows and trend zones inspires visitors with the latest fashion trends and styles, while the seminars and workshops address current topics in the fashion industry such as digital transformation, smart clothing, technical textiles and sustainability.

30,000 visitors from more than 100 countries are expected at the upcoming IFCO, mainly from the EU, UK, Eastern Europe, CIS, North Africa, Middle East and the USA. The show also offers networking events, such as B2B Speed Dating, which brings together fashion designers, brands, manufacturers, buyers and industry experts to exchange ideas and forge potential business relationships. This is an important aspect of the fair that has helped to position Istanbul Fashion Connection as a key meeting place for the fashion industry.

Source:

IFCO by ITKIB Fairs / JANDALI

19.06.2023

SHIMA SEIKI to exhibit at Pitti Filati

SHIMA SEIKI ITALIA S.p.A., Italian subsidiary of leading Japanese computerized knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD., will exhibit at the 93rd edition of the Pitti Immagine Filati exhibition in Florence, Italy. It will exhibit as part of the new CustomEasy section, which explores the various aspects of customization in the presence of textile machinery, including a multi-faceted lineup of SHIMA SEIKI WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machines.

SHIMA SEIKI ITALIA S.p.A., Italian subsidiary of leading Japanese computerized knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD., will exhibit at the 93rd edition of the Pitti Immagine Filati exhibition in Florence, Italy. It will exhibit as part of the new CustomEasy section, which explores the various aspects of customization in the presence of textile machinery, including a multi-faceted lineup of SHIMA SEIKI WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machines.

The WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine SWG-XR® features 4 needle beds for all-needle knitting of high quality WHOLEGARMENT® products using the company's original SlideNeedle™. SWG-XR® features a re-designed sinker system and a compact, light-weight carriage featuring 4 systems as well as auto yarn carriers. All contribute to increased productivity of more than 25% over the previous MACH2®XS machine, as well as increased product range using a wider variety of yarn for supporting knits for all seasons, and higher quality for knitting beautiful fabrics and silhouettes; even items that were impossible to knit with the MACH2® series, including punch-lace patterns, variable stitch knitting and intarsia knitting. Setting new standards for the next generation of waste-free, sustainable WHOLEGARMENT® knitting, SWG-XR® at Pitti Filati will be shown in 18L.

Affectionately referred to as “SWG®-Mini,” SHIMA SEIKI's compact line of WHOLEGARMENT® machines allows customers to take advantage of the same short lead times and versatile production as larger WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machines, but with minimal investment. SWG®091N2 with its 36-inch (90cm) knitting width is especially suited to knitting a wide variety of items including accessory items as well as childrenswear and smaller size garments, all without the need for linking or sewing afterward. At Pitti Filati SWG®091N2 will be shown in 5 gauge.

A new proposal in WHOLEGARMENT® knitting will also be shown in the form of the N.SVR®183 WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine. SHIMA SEIKI's global standard in shaped knitting, the N.SVR® series now features a model for producing WHOLEGARMENT® knitwear using every other needle in fine gauge. N.SVR®183 is equipped with the R2CARRIAGE® system and a compact, lightweight carriage for even higher productivity. Shown in 21G at Pitti Filati 93, N.SVR®183 is the ideal machine for flexible, entry-level WHOLEGARMENT® production, with the versatility to respond to fluctuating market demand.

APEXFiz® subscription-based design software supports the creative side of fashion from planning and design to colorway evaluation, realistic fabric simulation and 3D virtual sampling. Virtual samples are a digitized version of sample making that are accurate enough to be used effectively as prototypes. By replacing physical samples, virtual samples reduce time, cost and material that otherwise go to waste. APEXFiz® thereby helps to realize sustainability and digitally transform the fashion supply chain.

Continuing from past editions of Pitti Filati are knit samples produced in collaboration with Italian designer Vittorio Branchizio, as well as samples from SHIMA SEIKI headquarters for assessing the potential of SHIMA SEIKI knitting machines.

Source:

SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD.