From the Sector

From the 09-11^th of October, CHIC will take place with around 500 fashion and lifestyle brands on 53,000 sqm in the National Exhibition & Convention Center in Shanghai and offers a perfect overview of the fashion innovations in all fashion areas of the next season.

Chinese consumers place increasing value on sustainable products, the topic of "sustainability" is present in all areas of CHIC, in cooperation with WGSN the latest trends in sustainable fashion S / S 22 are shown. Together with China Fashion and WWD, companies that produce particularly sustainably are honored as part of the "Pursuer of excellence in sustainability" event.

The organizers put a special focus on the expansion of digital tools for the trade fair participants, which were used in the run-up to the trade fair for intensive visitor marketing and at the trade fair to optimally network supply and demand, WeChat plays a central role here. The CHIC WeChat mini program has been expanded and integrates the CHIC e-catalog, tailored to the needs of exhibitors and visitors.

The next editions of CHIC will take place from 3-5^th of November 2021 in Shenzhen and from 9-11^th of March 2022 in Shanghai.

Asia’s leading international trade fair for home and contract textiles returns for its 27th edition next month, offering suppliers and buyers a much needed boost with physical and virtual participation options. Buyers around the world can source from over 800 exhibitors both during the 25 – 27 August show period and online after the fair.

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition will open next month following successful in-person editions last August and this March. This year the fair will be held concurrently with Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, Yarn Expo Autumn, PH Value and CHIC at the National Exhibition and Convention Center.

To better cater to the needs of those who cannot travel to Shanghai, last year’s online buyer service returns again in 2021. Livestream presentations specific to product categories will be conducted each day of the fair, with online buyers able to communicate dynamically with the exhibitors, or follow up with them after the fair. An online matching programme will also be offered again, with buyers able to arrange virtual meetings with their desired exhibitors during and after the fair. For those buyers able to attend the fair in-person, a VIP buyer programme a free business matching service is offered.

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition 2021 will be held concurrently with Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition, Yarn Expo Autumn, PH Value and CHIC at the National Exhibition and Convention Center. Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; and the China Home Textile Association (CHTA).

With the spring textile trade fair season in China just around the corner, a number of leading domestic and international suppliers are confirmed to take part in Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition. The fair will now take place at a slightly later date of 17 – 19 March. Together with the concurrent fairs Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, Yarn Expo, CHIC and PH Value, these five events will form the first major in-person gathering for the textile industry this year.

From bedding and towelling, rugs and table & kitchen linen to home textile technologies and textile designs, buyers will have a wide range of the latest collections to source from this month at Shanghai’s National Exhibition and Convention Center. International exhibitors such as Lenzing and Cotton Council International as well as leading domestic brands including Coolist, Luolai, Soluffy and Yunjie Textile are amongst those signed up to take part this year.

Exhibitor highlights

• Lenzing Fibers: will showcase their flagship brand for textiles, TENCEL™. Used for a variety of highly specialised applications, TENCEL™ fibres are soft to the skin and excellent in thermal regulation and moisture absorption.
• Cotton Council International (CCI) is a non-profit association that promotes US cotton fibre and cotton products throughout the world.
• Zhangjiagang Coolist Life Technology: this Chinese company designs and produces a range of functional pillow collections including their Filmless Gel, Hydrophilic, Air, Flexible and Organic pillow series. Their unique Coolist design features patented technology, and is made from organic and environmental-friendly materials.
• Anhui Million Feather: located in Anhui province’s Lu’an city, known in China as the ‘Kingdom of Geese’, the company produces a range of down and feather products and various bedding items.
• Wujiang City Yunjie Textiles: specialising in wide-width fabrics including microfibre, satin and suede.
• Yantai Zhonglian Industry: their main products include sheets, pillowcases, quilt covers, bed skirts, comforters, coverlets, pillows and more.

From 25 – 27 August, 2021, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition will join forces with Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition, Yarn Expo Autumn, PH Value and CHIC to showcase the latest products and services within the entire textile sector. Collectively, the fairs are set to offer valuable synergistic effects for the home décor, apparel, yarn and fibre industries.

Despite the disruption caused by the pandemic, the Autumn Edition of Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles 2020 was able to go ahead as scheduled to support the industry’s recovery. The three-day show welcomed a total of 26,673 trade buyers from 43 countries & regions, as well as 643 exhibitors from 11 countries & regions. What’s more, the show’s virtual events drew 558,179 attendees from across the world.

“We are delighted that Intertextile 2020 was able to run as planned and received positive feedback from participants. It is a confirmation of our leading position in the Asian industry, and our unwavering commitment to providing the best trade platform for our exhibitors and visitors that reflects market demands,” said Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. “As we continue to navigate through these challenging times, we look forward to developing more creative and flexible solutions to adapt to the ever-changing business environment. The 2021 edition will continue with the hybrid format that combines both physical and virtual events, in order to facilitate contacts between suppliers and buyers worldwide, and open up new opportunities in the post-pandemic era.”
 
“Additionally, we decided to hold Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles concurrently with Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo next year. Holding these three events at the same time and place will generate exciting synergistic effects, as well as provide a comprehensive sourcing platform for participants. And, of course, the show will present a series of high-quality fringe events for fairgoers to gain the latest market trends and insights,” Ms Wen added.

Discover a new season of inspiration at Intertextile
At the upcoming fair, exhibitors will fill four halls at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), occupying an area of 100,000 sqm. To offer a more efficient and convenient sourcing experience for buyers, the fair will once again feature an array of product zones and country & region pavilions including:

• Country & region pavilions: presented by Belgium, India, Pakistan, Taiwan and Turkey.
• Carpet zone: featuring renowned domestic and international providers of carpets and floor coverings.
• Editor zone: offering high-quality upholstery fabrics from prominent European manufacturers.
• Finished product zone: international suppliers will showcase their latest finished goods for a variety of applications.
• Textile design zone: leading design studios will exhibit their creative ideas and products for all areas of the interior markets.
• Textile technology zone: presenting cutting-edge textile technologies which can achieve flexibility, efficiency and sustainability.
• Contract business: leading suppliers will offer a vast portfolio of functional fabrics catering to different interior settings such as hotels, restaurants and public spaces.

• Über 43.000 Besucher auf der CHIC Shanghai
• Aufwärtstrend: Der chinesische Handel zeigt wieder positive Zahlen
• Interesse an Mode: erhöhte Nachfrage nach neuen, aber qualitativ hochwertigen Trends
• Nachhaltigkeit in der Mode ist ein zentrales Thema auf der Messe*

Als erstes Mode-Event nach dem Ausbruch der Pandemie begrüßte CHIC Shanghai vom 23. bis 25. September 2020 insgesamt 43.986 Besucher im National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai.

Auf 53.000 qm präsentierten sich auf der CHIC über 500 Brands in sämtlichen Mode- und Lifestyle-Segmenten. Was die Internationalität betrifft waren hauptsächlich chinesische Brands und internationale Brands mit Agenten in China vertreten.

Im Fokus der Messe standen nachhaltige Mode und das Upgrade der chinesischen Modeindustrie - Themen, die mit der aktuellen Nachfrage der chinesischen Konsumenten übereinstimmen.

Es ist ein Aufwärtstrend im chinesischen Handel zu verzeichnen, für August veröffentlichte das National Bureau of Statistics erstmalig ein Plus von 0,8% seit Anfang des Jahres. Der inländische Konsum wird in den nächsten Jahren der wichtigste Wachstumstreiber sein, ebenso wie höhere Qualität, teurere Kollektionen, die den hohen Ansprüchen nach Wertigkeit und Style entsprechen. Vor allem die kleineren Metropolen (Lower Tier Cities mit bis zu drei Millionen Einwohnern) verzeichnen hohe Konsumausgaben. Gleichzeitig entwickeln sich die digitalen Plattformen mit enormem Umsatzwachstum. Auch die Marktrelevanz der jungen Konsumenten vor allem hinsichtlich Konsumbereitschaft nimmt zu, wie die der Gruppe der Gen Z (geboren nach 1996), die 25% der Bevölkerung des Landes ausmachen. Laut einer aktuellen PwC-Studie zu Chinas "New Retail" sind diese Gruppe und Chinas Millenials bereit, hohe Ausgaben für Produkte, die ihre Individualität und ihre Lebenswerte betonen, zu tätigen. Gesundheit und Nachhaltigkeit haben bei ihnen einen hohen Stellenwert.

Chen Dapeng, Präsident der CHIC und der China National Garment Association:
„Die weltweite Bekleidungsindustrie ist enormen Belastungen ausgesetzt und steht vor großen Herausforderungen. Die Branche befindet sich in einem Transformations- und Anpassungsprozess, die Schlüsselpunkte sind Digitalisierung, Innovation und die Änderung des gesamten Entwicklungskonzeptes. Nachhaltige Entwicklung ist zu einem globalen Konsens geworden. Ein verantwortungsbewusstes und nachhaltiges industrielles Ökosystem und ein ökologisches Lieferkettensystem sind zu einem wichtigen Bestandteil der industriellen "Soft Power" geworden. CHIC ist der Mikrokosmos der Entwicklung der chinesischen Bekleidungsindustrie und versteht sich als Dienstleister für Industrie und Handel, denen die Messe sämtliche Ressourcen zur Verfügung stellt.“

Nächste Termine:
CHIC Shanghai, 10.-12. März 2021
CHIC Shanghai, 17.-19. August 2021
CHIC Shenzhen, 3.-5. November 2021

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Die Märzveranstaltung der CHIC Shanghai wird im Juli in Shenzhen stattfinden. Aufgrund der globalen Corona Epidemie konnte die Mode- und Lifestyle Messe CHIC Shanghai nicht wie geplant vom 11. bis 13. März 2020 in Shanghai veranstaltet werden.

Die weiter anhaltende weltweite epidemische Situation lässt nicht zu, dass Chinas Kontroll- und Präventionsmaßnahmen gelockert werden. Es ist aus logistischen Gründen nicht möglich, den Nachholtermin der Frühjahrsveranstaltung der CHIC März noch vor der Herbstveranstaltung der CHIC Shanghai im September in Shanghai stattfinden zu lassen.

Die ursprünglich geplante Veranstaltungsfläche für die Premiere der CHIC Shenzhen vom 15. bis 17. Juli 2020 wird um 10.000 Quadratmeter auf 40.000 Quadratmeter erweitert.Das Konzept, ein Ort - ein Datum - vier Shows, das sich in Shanghai seit Jahren bewährt hat, wird hier fortgesetzt.

Die "Greater Bay Textile & Apparel Expo" des China National Textile and Apparel Council wird insgesamt vier Trade Shows kombinieren:
China International Fashion Fair 2020 in Shenzhen (CHIC SHENZHEN), Intertextile SHENZHEN Apparel Fabrics, PH Value (Shenzhen) und Greater Bay Area International Trade Fair for Fibres and Yarns.

CHIC ist eng mit den Mode- und Textilindustrieclustern der Pearl River Delta-Region verbunden und bietet insbesondere Marktmöglichkeiten für die Regionen Guangdong - Hongkong - Macao - Greater Bay.

In den Hallen 9 und 11 des Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centers sind alle Produktbereiche der CHIC geplant: CHIC Tailoring, Urban View (Menswear), New Look (Womenswear), Impulses (Designerbereich), CHIC Kidz, CHIC-Young Blood, CHIC Worldwide (internationale Beteiligungen) in Halle 9 und Denim World, Secret Stars (Accessoires), Bags & Shoes, Heritage (Leder, Pelz und Daunen), ODM in Halle 11.
CHIC SHOWS und CHIC TALK werden ebenfalls in Shenzhen präsentiert. Parallel bietet CHIC die Möglichkeit zur Teilnahme an der CHIC Online vom 22. bis 24. April 2020 an. Hierfür werden alle Ressourcen und Netzwerke der CHIC für ein Business-Matching der Teilnehmer genutzt.

Der Termin der Herbstveranstaltung der CHIC in Shanghai ist für den 23. bis 25. September 2020 geplant. Veranstalter sind die China National Garment Association, Sub-Council of Textile Industry CCPIT und China World Trade Center Co. Ltd.

The Oerlikon Nonwoven experts will be presenting efficient solutions and comprehensive technology know-how for challenging filtration tasks to an international trade audience at the FiltXPO 2020 in Chicago, USA (Stand # 420), taking place between February 26 and 28.

Meltblown technology is one of the most efficient methods for producing very fine and highly-separating filter media made from manmade fibers. New, unique and highly-sophisticated filter media are easy to manufacture thanks to Oerlikon Nonwoven’s optimized meltblown technology. This process is characterized by its constant melt pressure distribution and consistent dwell time across the entire width of the spinning beam, Furthermore, the novel guidance and distribution of the process air outside the coathanger distributor offered by the Oerlikon Nonwoven technology prevents so-called hotspots, which overall ensures particularly homogeneous nonwoven properties and basis weights even in the case of delicate raw materials.

The Oerlikon Nonwoven charging unit stands out against other concepts currently available on the market. Users can freely choose from a large number of variation possibilities and set the optimum charging method depending on the filter application, allowing the Oerlikon Nonwoven charging unit to also be used for the manufacture of EPA- and HEPA-class filter media.

The new forming section ensures improved nonwoven formation evenness across the entire width, even in the case of high spinning speeds, special polymers and polymer combinations. In addition to this, the newly-designed system also ensures that nonwovens only require minimal edge trimming at the end of the production process. The newly-developed mixedfiber technology enables the combining of various filament cross-sections and polymers, in order to set ideal filtering and pleating performances, for example.

• Mehr als 690 Aussteller und Marken aus 10 Nationen auf der Herbstveranstaltung der CHIC
• Chinas Wirtschaft weiterhin auf Wachstumskurs trotz Handelsstreits mit den USA
• Sustainable Zone: etablierte Veranstaltung auf der CHIC im September mit besonderem Auftritt
• CHIC Special Service: Match Making mit chinesischen E-Commerce Plattformen, Handelshäusern und Einkäufern

Die Herbstveranstaltung der CHIC, China International Fashion Fair, der asiatischen Leitmesse für Fashion und Lifestyle, wird sich vom 25. bis 27. September 2019 mit 698 Ausstellern und Marken aus 10 Ländern und Regionen auf mehr als 62.000 qm Ausstellungsfläche im National Exhibition and Convention Center präsentieren.

Trotz des Handelsstreits mit den USA bleibt China weiterhin auf Wachstumskurs. Die Stärkung des Inlandsmarktes trägt dazu bei, dass die Einzelhandelsumsätze in diesem Jahr um 3,5% steigen und ca. 5,3 Billionen US$ erreichen. Mit einem starken Inlandsmarkt und steigendem Export, mit Ausnahme in die USA, werden die Einzelhandelsumsätze in China die der USA in 2021 übertreffen. Aktuell liegt China bei 21,1% des weltweiten Einzelhandelsumsatzes, die USA bei 21,9%. Mit einem erwarteten Anstieg in 2019 von 27,3% der E-Commerce-Umsätze und einem Marktanteil von 54,7% bleibt China der weltweit größte E-Commerce-Markt. Der Consumer Trend Index verzeichnet 115 Punkte im zweiten Quartal 2019, die drei Komponenten des Indexes der Nielsen-Untersuchung: persönliche Finanzen, die Bereitschaft, Geld auszugeben und berufliche Perspektiven haben sich stabilisiert. Dieser positive Trend spiegelt sich auch auf der CHIC wider.

JEC Forum Chicago 2019, with its new format combining business meetings and conference sessions was a great success. In fact, with 201 delegates and 490 business meetings organized on site, it reveals that North American composites industrials value this new format.

Business and Knowledge all at once
The forum was the occasion for sponsors to showcase their solutions, industry buyers from all the composites value-chain to easily meet during pre-arranged business, without mentioning a great participation of Top buyers from Arevo, Bollinger Motors, Bouygues – CBNA: Civil & Building North America, and Florida Department of Transportation and John Deere. All confirmed that their meetings were very successful and would be leading to prolific cooperation in the future.

Attendees of the May 19-22 National Restaurant Show in Chicago learned that linen, uniform and facility services providers serving restaurants and other foodservice operations can be distinguished by earning third-party verification of their sustainability and cleanliness, as TRSA exhibited its Clean Green and Hygienically Clean Food Service certifications at the show.
More than 150 individuals viewed the exhibit, which screened a new animated video explaining the Clean Green designation. It’s now showing on TRSA’s YouTube page (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-24iVCNRT0).

Depicting operations within a laundry, the video shows how contracting with a Clean Green certified provider delivers services restaurants need and gives them peace of mind from doing business with a sustainable provider. Clean Green operations comply with water and energy standards and demonstrate best management practices in supplying, laundering and maintaining textiles.

Visitors to the exhibit learned which providers serving these attendees’ home geographic areas are Clean Green certified and were encouraged to work with such a certified provider if not already doing so. Speaking with attendees also gave TRSA staff the opportunity to ask them about their experience with providers and, if currently under contract with one, its identity.

• 76 percent of those questioned indicate they currently use such a provider. Most could identify it by name
• 18 percent said they use an on-premises or home laundry for linen and uniform needs. Many of these respondents indicated they work for hotels, healthcare facilities, colleges or military bases with their own laundry equipment
• 6 percent said they use disposable products (napkins, wipers) instead of their reusable textile equivalents; most of these respondents are in quick-service restaurant operations

The TRSA display distributed copies of Sustainability: Finding the “New” Green in Your Restaurant Supply Chain, a 7-page guide to using a systematic approach to choose suppliers whose products/services are proven to be more sustainable than those of their competitors and whose own practices are more sustainable.

TRSA’s exhibit also kicked off a survey of restaurant management to determine their perceptions of table linen service as a plus for facility hygiene and service to diners. Results will help TRSA communicate to the restaurant industry the value of using Hygienically Clean Food Service certified providers in the hope that doing so becomes an industry standard.

Such certified laundries commit to cleanliness through third-party, quantified biological testing and inspection. This process eliminates subjectivity by focusing on outcomes and results that verify linens and uniforms cleaned in these facilities meet appropriate hygienically clean standards and best management practices for servicing full- and limited-service restaurants, hotels, hospitals, educational institutions and other locations where food is handled and served.

ABOUT CLEAN GREEN
Clean Green certification recognizes linen, uniform and facility services companies that demonstrate responsible leadership in sustainability and conservation by acknowledging commitment to improving water and energy efficiency and adoption of best management practices for reusing, reclaiming and recycling resources. Certified operations meet quality standards for effectiveness in conserving resources and minimizing environmental impact. Customers that use Clean Green certified companies to supply, launder and maintain linens, uniforms, mats and other reusable textiles can be assured that their provider maximizes sustainable practices.

ABOUT HYGIENICALLY CLEAN
Hygienically Clean certification demonstrates linen, uniform and facility services companies’ commitment to cleanliness through independent, third-party laundry plant inspection and quantified microbial testing. Inspection and re-inspection verify that items are maintained, washed, dried, ironed, packed, transported and delivered using best management practices to meet key disinfection criteria. Between scheduled and supplemental inspections, ongoing microbial testing quantifies cleanliness and indicates laundry process adjustments.