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30.10.2018

Heimtextil präsentiert „Zukunft des Schlafens“

  • Smarter schlafen, gesünder leben

Eine ausgewogene Ernährung und ausreichende Bewegung gehören wie selbstverständlich zu einer gesunden Lebensweise.
Noch immer aber wird einer der wichtigsten Bausteine für dauerhaftes physisches und psychisches Wohlergehen vernachlässigt: der erholsame Schlaf. Zur kommenden Heimtextil (8. bis 11. Januar 2019) steht er deshalb erstmals im besonderen Fokus. Und mehr noch: Die internationale Fachmesse für Wohn- und Objekttextilien in Frankfurt am Main gewährt damit einen umfassenden Einblick in die „Zukunft des Schlafens“.

  • Smarter schlafen, gesünder leben

Eine ausgewogene Ernährung und ausreichende Bewegung gehören wie selbstverständlich zu einer gesunden Lebensweise.
Noch immer aber wird einer der wichtigsten Bausteine für dauerhaftes physisches und psychisches Wohlergehen vernachlässigt: der erholsame Schlaf. Zur kommenden Heimtextil (8. bis 11. Januar 2019) steht er deshalb erstmals im besonderen Fokus. Und mehr noch: Die internationale Fachmesse für Wohn- und Objekttextilien in Frankfurt am Main gewährt damit einen umfassenden Einblick in die „Zukunft des Schlafens“.

Laut einer im vergangenen Jahr für die Techniker Krankenkasse erstellten Forsa-Untersuchung schläft jeder dritte Erwachsene in Deutschland mittelmäßig, schlecht oder gar sehr schlecht. „Das überrascht mich nicht“, sagt Dr. Alfred  Wiater, ehemaliger Präsident der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Schlafforschung und Schlafmedizin (DGSM). „Zahlreiche Studien belegen inzwischen, dass wir immer schlechter schlafen.“ Laut Dr. Wiater sind die Gründe dafür ebenso facettenreich wie mancher Traum: zu viel Licht oder störende Geräusche, ein permanent erhöhtes Erregungslevel infolge der Digitalisierung oder generelles Unvermögen, entspannen und abschalten zu können.

Das Problem: Wer nicht gut schläft, kann selbst bei ausreichender sportlicher Betätigung und guter Ernährung krank werden. Neben physischen und psychischen Leiden wie Herzkreislauferkrankungen, Stoffwechselstörungen oder Angstzuständen vermindert eine nicht ausreichende nächtliche Erholung auch die Konzentrationsfähigkeit, Ausdauer und Leistungskraft; das kann im Ergebnis zu Einschränkungen im beruflichen und gesellschaftlichen Umfeld führen. „Beim Thema Schlaf denken viele immer noch zu kurz“, sagt Dr. Alfred Wiater.

Der Schlafforscher wird – neben weiteren internationalen Experten – im Rahmen des neuen „Sleep! The Future Forum“ zum aktuellen Forschungsstand der Schlafmedizin sprechen. In vier Themenbereichen (Wissenschaft & Digitales, Sport, Hotellerie und Nachhaltigkeit) informieren die Experten über neueste Erkenntnisse aus Wissenschaft und Forschung und liefern Ausblicke in die Zukunft des Schlafens. Die Heimtextil kooperiert bei der Konzeption und Ausarbeitung des Programms mit dem Schlafexperten Markus Kamps. Er und sein Team stehen den Messebesuchern zudem in einer „First Aid Schlafsprechstunde“ beratend zur Seite steht. Damit bildet das neue Forum im Foyer der Halle 11.0 einen attraktiven Anlaufpunkt für Vertreter der Bettenbranche zum Wissenstransfer, Erfahrungsaustausch und Networking.

Der neue Lifestyle-Trend
„Wir wissen heute mehr über erholsamen Schlaf und seinen positiven Einfluss auf Gehirn, Gesundheit und Immunsystem als je zuvor – und dennoch vernachlässigen wir ihn“, bilanziert Markus Kamps. Der Schlafberater und Fachdozent für Bettwaren, der nach eigener Aussage stets mit eigenem Kissen im Gepäck reist, will Anfang Januar in Frankfurt „den Blickwinkel auf den gesunden Schlaf erweitern“. Laut Kamps ist die optimale Auswahl zum Körper und individuellen Eigenheiten passender Bettwäsche, Decken, Kissen und Matratzen ebenso wichtig wie eine optimale Raumgestaltung. Denn: „Textilien spielen eine sehr wichtige Rolle.“

Die Heimtextil hat den nach Ernährung und Fitness neuesten Lifestyle-Trend erkannt und im Zuge des neuen Messekonzepts „Schlafen“ zum Top-Thema ausgebaut: Erstmals werden Neuheiten aus diesem Bereich auf einer eigenen Hallenebene (11.0) zusammengeführt. Unter dem Titel „Smart Bedding“ präsentieren dort 134 Aussteller neueste Schlafsysteme, Matratzen und Bettwaren. Dazu zählen funktionale Materialien ebenso wie innovative Techniklösungen für einen besseren Schlaf.

Bessere Nachtruhe dank intelligenter Assistenten
Eine weitere Neuheit ist der Schlaftracker „Sleep“ der französischen Firma Withings aus Issy-les-Moulineaux. Ihre spezielle Schlafsensormatte wird mit Luft befüllt und unter die Matratze geschoben, von wo sie sich über WLAN mit dem Smartphone synchronisiert. Bettet sich der Nutzer zur Ruhe, analysiert der clevere digitale Wächter die Qualität des Schlafs. Auf der dazugehörigen App lassen sich nach dem Erwachen Parameter wie Schlafdauer, -tiefe und -regelmäßigkeit ablesen; selbst störendes Schnarchen vermerkt die nachtaktive Matte präzise.

„Wir wollen helfen, gesunde Schlafgewohnheiten zu verfestigen“, sagt Ariane Koch, Brand Marketing Specialist bei Withings. Das geschehe über Tipps, die von der App angezeigt werden – etwa die Erinnerungen, nun endlich zu Bett zu gehen oder das Smartphone beiseite zu legen. Aber auch unruhige Nächte infolge schlechten Ess- oder Trinkverhaltens könnten lehrreich sein. „Nur wenn man sieht, wie gut oder schlecht man geschlafen hat, kann man den Schlaf verbessern“, sagt Ariane Koch.

Von Spitzensportlern lernen
Auch Nick Littlehales kommt erneut zur Heimtextil. Der bekannte Schlaf-Coach von Spitzensportlern wie dem fünffachen Weltfußballer Cristiano Ronaldo und vierfachen Formel-1-Weltmeister Lewis Hamilton spricht im „Sleep! The Future Forum“ darüber, wie sich sogar der bereits vielfach optimierte Schlaf sportlicher Superstars noch verbessern lässt. In Interviews betont Littlehales, der selbst an der Entwicklung eines smarten Kissens zur Schlafüberwachung beteiligt war, entsprechende Tipps für Profis seien auch von Nicht-Spitzensportlern umsetzbar.
Das sieht Elisabeth Brandau ebenso. Die mehrfache deutsche Mountainbike-Meisterin hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, ihre Erfahrungen rund um den optimalen Schlaf weiterzugeben. „Stress ist heute für viele Menschen ein Dauerzustand“, erläutert die 30-jährige Schönaicherin, die täglich zwei bis drei Stunden trainiert, zwei Kinder großzieht, als Heilpraktikerin und Businesscoach arbeitet und parallel das Rennteam EBE-Racing führt. „Ein leistungsstarker Tag beginnt mit einer erholsamen Nacht“, meint Brandau, die Heimtextil-Besuchern erläutern wird, wie sich guter Schlaf auf die Leistungsfähigkeit von Sportlern auswirkt – und wie jeder von diesen Erkenntnissen profitieren kann.

Weltneuheit: Übernachten an den außergewöhnlichsten Orten
Das Start-up Sleeperoo präsentiert zur Heimtextil eine außergewöhnliche Weltneuheit für den Bereich Hotellerie: Die Schlafkapsel „Sleep Cube“ macht Erlebnisübernachtungen an den exotischsten Orten möglich. An nahezu jedem beliebigen Ort – drinnen  wie draußen – kann die moderne Version eines Zeltes aufgestellt werden. Der Nutzer liegt im „Sleep Cube“ auf einer komfortablen 1,60 Meter breiten und 2 Meter langen Matratze, die zwei Erwachsenen Platz bietet. Die gesamte Ausstattung besteht aus nachhaltig produzierten Materialien. Drei große Panoramafenster geben den Blick auf die Umgebung und den Himmel frei. Sleeperoo-Gründerin und -Geschäftsführerin Karen Löhnert wird ihre neuartige Übernachtungsidee im „Sleep! The Future Forum“ vorstellen.

Nachhaltigkeit im Schlafzimmer
Auch im Schlafzimmer setzen immer mehr Menschen auf Naturmaterialien und nachhaltig produzierte Textilien. Deshalb widmet sich der Themenblock Nachhaltigkeit im Vortragsforum neben der Materialqualität von Textilien und der Qualität ihrer Verarbeitung insbesondere der Prüfbarkeit hoher ökologischer Produktionsstandards. Nachhaltigkeitsexperten von GoodWeave, Control Union, Transfair, Texool und Cotton made in Africa werden zeigen, wie sich Händler und Konsumenten im Öko-Siegel-Dschungel sicher orientieren können.

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23.10.2018

Heimtextil: Exklusive Services für Raumausstatter und Bettenfachhändler

„Heimtextil Insider“ feiert Jubiläum: Zum zehnten Mal lädt die Heimtextil (8. bis 11. Januar 2019) Raumausstatter aus Deutschland, Österreich, der Schweiz und Norditalien zum kostenfreien Besucherprogramm „Heimtextil Insider“ ein. Ebenso erhalten Bettenfachhändler im Rahmen von „Bed’n Excellence“ einen VIP-Status und erleben die Heimtextil auf besonders komfortable Weise. Ab sofort können sich interessierte Branchenteilnehmer für die beiden Service-Angebote kostenfrei online anmelden.

„Heimtextil Insider“ feiert Jubiläum: Zum zehnten Mal lädt die Heimtextil (8. bis 11. Januar 2019) Raumausstatter aus Deutschland, Österreich, der Schweiz und Norditalien zum kostenfreien Besucherprogramm „Heimtextil Insider“ ein. Ebenso erhalten Bettenfachhändler im Rahmen von „Bed’n Excellence“ einen VIP-Status und erleben die Heimtextil auf besonders komfortable Weise. Ab sofort können sich interessierte Branchenteilnehmer für die beiden Service-Angebote kostenfrei online anmelden.

Neu ist zur kommenden Heimtextil der Standort des Insider-Areals in der Halle 8.0. Dabei dient das „Insider Café“ als Anlaufstation für die Teilnehmer des Besucherprogramms. „Zur Heimtextil 2019 haben wir das Messekonzept und die Hallenstruktur grundlegend überarbeitet. Für Raumausstatter wird künftig die Halle 8.0 mit dem Produktsegment ‚Window & Interior Decoration‘ zum Fixpunkt. Hier treffen sie auf renommierte Anbieter von Gardinen, Teppichen sowie Sonnenschutz- und Dekosystemen. Ebenso sind rund 40 internationale Editeure und das DecoTeam mit Möbel- und Dekostoffen vertreten. Das Produktangebot für die Zielgruppe der Raumausstattter runden schließlich die Tapetenhersteller in der Halle 3.1 ab“, sagt Sabine Scharrer, Leiterin der Heimtextil der Messe Frankfurt. Neben Raumausstattern und ihren Mitarbeitern sind auch Meisterschüler des Raumausstatterhandwerks zur Teilnahme am „Heimtextil Insider“ eingeladen.

Daneben adressiert die Heimtextil das Service-Angebot „Bed’n Excellence“ an den inhabergeführten Betteneinzelhandel und -fachhandel aus der DACH-Region. Für teilnehmende Händler entsteht ein Treffpunkt im Foyer der Halle 11.0 – angegliedert an den neuen Produktbereich „Smart Bedding“. Hier präsentiert die Heimtextil das funktionale Schlafspektrum mit dem Top-Thema „Gesund Schlafen“. „Nach Ernährung und Fitness wird Schlaf das nächste große Lifestyle-Thema. Genau da setzen wir an und inszenieren das neu konzipierte Produktsegment als starkes Zukunftsthema“, sagt Meike Kern, Leiterin der Heimtextil der Messe Frankfurt. Das Segment umfasst neben Matratzen und Bettwaren auch Schlafsysteme und die dazugehörige Technologie. Bekannte Unternehmen aus Deutschland und allen Teilen der Welt sind an Bord. Ergänzt werden die Produktpräsentationen durch ein neues Wissensforum mit dem Titel „Sleep! The Future Forum“. In vier Themenbereichen (Sport, Hotellerie, Nachhaltigkeit, Digitales) informieren Experten über neueste Erkenntnisse aus Wissenschaft und Forschung.

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Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH

03.09.2018

„Toward Utopia“: Heimtextil stellt Designtrends 2019/2020 vor

  • Mit „Toward Utopia“ gibt die Heimtextil die Richtung für die neue Trendsaison 2019/2020 vor.
  • Im Rahmen der offiziellen Heimtextil Trend Preview am 4. September 2018 in Frankfurt am Mainpräsentierte das Londoner Studio FranklinTill die Designthemen zur kommenden internationalen Fachmesse für Wohn- undObjekttextilien (8. bis 11. Januar 2019).

Neben den britischen Trendforscherinnen beteiligten sich Anne Marie Commandeur vom Stijlinstituut Amsterdam und Anja Bisgaard Gaede von SPOTT Trends & Business an der weltweit gültigen Prognose für perspektivisches Interior Design. Gemeinsam mit der Leitung der Heimtextil lieferten sie erste Einblicke in die künftigen Stilwelten. Zudem gab Stefan Weil vom Atelier Markgraph, das die räumliche Inszenierung der Heimtextil Trends gestaltet, einen Ausblick auf den neuen „Trend Space“ und stellte die Relevanz von Kommunikation im Raum für die Heimtextil heraus.

  • Mit „Toward Utopia“ gibt die Heimtextil die Richtung für die neue Trendsaison 2019/2020 vor.
  • Im Rahmen der offiziellen Heimtextil Trend Preview am 4. September 2018 in Frankfurt am Mainpräsentierte das Londoner Studio FranklinTill die Designthemen zur kommenden internationalen Fachmesse für Wohn- undObjekttextilien (8. bis 11. Januar 2019).

Neben den britischen Trendforscherinnen beteiligten sich Anne Marie Commandeur vom Stijlinstituut Amsterdam und Anja Bisgaard Gaede von SPOTT Trends & Business an der weltweit gültigen Prognose für perspektivisches Interior Design. Gemeinsam mit der Leitung der Heimtextil lieferten sie erste Einblicke in die künftigen Stilwelten. Zudem gab Stefan Weil vom Atelier Markgraph, das die räumliche Inszenierung der Heimtextil Trends gestaltet, einen Ausblick auf den neuen „Trend Space“ und stellte die Relevanz von Kommunikation im Raum für die Heimtextil heraus.

Die Heimtextil Trends 2019/2020 beschreiben eine Welt, in der wir nach neuen Standards leben. Wir versuchen komplexen Lebensstilen zu entfliehen und wünschen uns tiefer gehende Beziehungen, spirituelle Bestätigung und mehr Sinnhaftigkeit. „Wir leben in einer Zeit der Unsicherheit und des Misstrauens gegenüber allem Etablierten. Als Reaktion darauf versuchen wir ein sinnvolles, bewusstes Leben zu führen, das auf positiven Beziehungen aufbaut. Wir übernehmen die Verantwortung für unser Leben und suchen nach Lebensformen, die unser Wertesystem erfüllen, auf der Suche nach einer neuen Utopie – einer Gesellschaft, die das Wohl all ihrer Bürger zum Ziel hat“, erklärt Caroline Till, Co-Founder des Studios FranklinTill. Dabei bildet die Suche nach neuen Lifestyles, in denen die Themen Achtsamkeit und Nachhaltigkeit eine tragende Rolle spielen, die Herausforderung der nächsten Jahrzehnte.

„Toward Utopia“ zeigt, welche individuellen Routen wir auf dem Weg zu einer modernen Utopie einschlagen können: Diejenigen, die eine temporäre Auszeit vom Netz suchen, verbinden sich wieder mit der Natur und trotzen den Elementen („Go off-grid“), während andere von der realen in eine virtuelle Welt entkommen („Escape Reality“). Einige treten den Rückzug an und finden Geborgenheit in reinen, minimalistischen Räumen („Seek Sanctuary“). Eine nostalgische Antwort auf die heutige von Unsicherheit geprägte Zeit findet „Embrace Indulgence“ und umgibt uns mit Schönheit und Luxus. Und der bedingungslose hedonistische Wunsch nach Spiel („Pursue Play“) steckt wohl in jedem von uns.

„Trend Space“ in Halle 3.0

Wie die verschiedenen Szenarien gelebt werden können, zeigt die Heimtextil im neu konzipierten „Trend Space“ in der Halle 3.0. Hier präsentiert die Messe fünf Trendthemen, die eine Kombination aus Inspiration, Interaktion und Wissensvermittlung abbilden und wegweisende Projekte sowie Designinitiativen vorstellen. Ebenso stellt der „Trend Space“ aktuelle Farbtrends vor. Die immersive Inszenierung vor Ort und das ab sofort verfügbare Trendbuch dokumentieren die poetischen Eigenschaften von Farbe sowie ihre inspirierende, künstlerische und ästhetische Kraft im Design.

„Der neue ‚Trend Space‘ der Heimtextil überzeugt mit interaktiven und taktilen Erlebniswelten. Der Besucher wird spielerisch inspiriert, involviert und motiviert, sich mit futuristischen, räumlichen Gestaltungskonzepten auseinanderzusetzen“, blickt Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies der Messe Frankfurt, voraus. „So entsteht ein umfassendes Bild zur Gestaltung künftiger Räume und wir erhalten Antworten auf die Fragen, wie wir künftig interagieren, konsumieren, leben und arbeiten“, so Schmidt weiter.

Heimtextil Trends 2019/2020 im Überblick:

PURSUE PLAY

In einer Ära der Ungewissheit, politischer Instabilität und der Umweltprobleme stillen wir unser Bedürfnis nach Optimismus und Kreativität im Spiel. Spielen hilft uns, inmitten von Chaos und turbulenten Zeiten einen Sinn zu finden. Entsprechend legen Designer den Fokus spielerisch auf ungehemmte, taktile Interaktionen und Experimente. Gewagte, freche Produkt-, Raum- und Modedesigns werden mit einer Prise Humor aufgelockert. Formen und Farbpaletten nehmen eine surrealistische Note an und das Konzept der L’art pour l’art findet wieder Beachtung. Die Verwendung satter Primär-Farben ist spielerisch und naiv, während die Kombination aus hochglänzenden und matten Texturen einen appetitlichen visuellen Reiz kreiert. Abstrakte Formen, ein kühnes Spiel mit Mustern und überbordende Texturen fordern uns
heraus, fantasievoll zu sein und unsere eigenen Geschichten zu erfinden.

SEEK SANCTUARY

In einem intensiven, hypervernetzten Alltag suchen immer mehr Menschen nach Möglichkeiten, alle Verbindungen zu „kappen“ – nach utopischen Zufluchtsorten der Ruhe inmitten all des Lärms. Sie ziehen sich in urbane Oasen zurück, in denen sie abschalten können, um Erholung, Neuausrichtung und Klarheit zu finden. Dieser Essenzialismus bedeutet jedoch nicht, dass man Produkte kategorisch ablehnt – vielmehr geht es um die gezielte Suche und Wertschätzung von Designstücken und Konzepten, die einfach, schön, funktional und hochwertig sind. Die Kombination einer minimalistischen Farbpalette mit sorgfältig ausgewählten strukturellen Details, kurvenreichen Formen und Polstern erzeugt Komfort und Wärme.

GO OFF-GRID

Auf der Suche nach einer neuen Naturverbundenheit entsteht eine Zuwendung zu Erfahrungen jenseits eines vernetzten Alltags. Es ist der Versuch, natürlicher zu leben, zurück zu den Ursprüngen der Menschheit zu gelangen und in Einklang mit der Natur zu leben – und nicht gegen sie. Es geht um grenzüberschreitende Erfahrungen an entlegenen Orten, durchaus unterstützt durch High-Tech-Survival- Equipment. Die Kombination aus strapazierfähigen technischen Aspekten von Outdoortextilien und Arbeitskleidung bedingt eine ausgeklügelte, utilitaristische Ästhetik und verspricht Langlebigkeit und Funktionalität. Von der Natur inspirierte Farben und Muster feiern die vermeintliche „Unvollkommenheit“ des Natürlichen.

ESCAPE REALITY

Eine neue Utopie kann ebenso im Digitalen wie im Realen wurzeln. Das Potenzial der virtuellen und erweiterten Realität lässt die Grenzen zwischen Fantasie und Wirklichkeit verschwimmen. Wir beschäftigen uns mit einer Technologie, die tiefere und nachhaltige Erlebnisse im täglichen Leben ermöglicht. Schimmernde, irisierende Oberflächen verfügen über eine transformative und optimistische Qualität, verwandeln sich in der Bewegung und erzeugen eine flüchtige, nicht greifbare Bewegung. Perlmutteffekte und Hochglanz erzeugen eine einzigartige Dynamik in Designs, die augenscheinlich das Unmögliche schaffen, indem sie als feste Form flüssig und in der Schwebe erscheinen und jederzeit förmlich zerfließen könnten. Ätherische Kombinationen von hellen Pastelltönen erzeugen eine surrealistische, hyperreale Stimmung.

EMBRACE INDULGENCE

Hochwertige Materialien und satte Farben, ein modernistischer Stil und solides Handwerk vereinen sich zu einer utopischen Vision von der Zukunft des Luxus. In einer von Ungewissheit geprägten Moderne blicken wir durch eine rosarote Brille auf frühere Epochen zurück, erinnern uns an die Behaglichkeit der guten alten Zeit, sehnen uns nach Sicherheit und umgeben uns mit einer ruhigen, einladenden Ästhetik. Klug kombinierte, ehrliche Materialien, kreativ umgesetzte Ideen und schnörkellose Opulenz bilden einen neuen Komfort ebenso wie Intimität und Fühlbarkeit.

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Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH

27.08.2018

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles: Home textile industry represented by around 1,040 exhibitors and a diverse fringe programme this August

The Autumn Edition of Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles will open today, returning as a major event for big-name players in the domestic and international home textile industry. Covering six halls, it will accommodate around 1,040 suppliers from around 30 countries & regions. With 40,000 visitors expected to attend, including import & export corporations, wholesalers, distributors, chain stores and home product manufacturers, the fair is anticipated to be an ideal platform for suppliers to introduce new products to the market.

The Autumn Edition of Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles will open today, returning as a major event for big-name players in the domestic and international home textile industry. Covering six halls, it will accommodate around 1,040 suppliers from around 30 countries & regions. With 40,000 visitors expected to attend, including import & export corporations, wholesalers, distributors, chain stores and home product manufacturers, the fair is anticipated to be an ideal platform for suppliers to introduce new products to the market.

Suppliers set to seize market shares in China’s revitalised home textile market
China’s home textile market has been growing steadily, with both domestic and overseas suppliers determined to take advantage of Intertextile Shanghai as a platform to gain market share. This year, premium editors from China, including Beijing Xinyada, Beijing Euroart, Jasonite, SATI and Hangzhou Antex, will be showcasing their high-end collections while international contract business suppliers, such as JAB Anstoetz and Morphrow, are also present to cater to the growing demand for their quality products.
In addition to a majority of local brands and four domestic pavilions from Shaoxing, Tongxiang, Haining and Yuhang regions, there will also be international country & region pavilions from Belgium, India, Pakistan, Taiwan and Turkey, showcasing their specialised products.

Around 1,040 exhibitors covering every home textile sourcing need
Growing middle and upper classes in China have seen consumers’ buying trends expand to buying combinations of items with particular design trends. Matching this trend, a number of whole home exhibitors that provide one-stop services, from selecting home textile products to giving home decoration ideas, have been reaping the benefits in recent editions of Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – and 2018 is set to continue reflecting this trend.

Around 1,040 exhibitors at Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles will showcase a wide variety of home textile products, including bedding, bath, table & kitchen, curtains & upholstery, textile designs & technology, whole home, sun protection, wall coverings and carpets & rugs. This diverse range of offerings establishes the reason why Intertextile Shanghai attracts genuine, high-quality buyers – across the spectrum, there’s something for every buyer at this fair.  

Fringe programme events to provide insight and inspiration
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles aims to provide inspiration for the next season at the same time as providing a platform for business interactions. At this edition’s fringe programme, key events include the InterDesign – Trend Area, displaying three key trend themes for A/W19 in collaboration with the international trendsetter NellyRodiTM Agency. Trend tours and forums will also take place, giving visitors the opportunity to learn and discuss lifestyle trends with designers and trend experts.

At Contract Business 360o, the fair will feature a showcase area at hall 5.1 displaying quality contract upholstery from leading exhibitors, and seminars on current design and market insights of the contract business sector. Catering to popular demand is the return of the Digital Printing Micro Factory, demonstrating a complete production process onsite, alongside forums on the benefits of digital printing & latest production technics. The Andrew Martin International Interior Design Summit will see a forum of experts share their design insights in the new information era, whilst the 2018 Home Furnishing Crossover Exhibition will demonstrate design talent and creativity of interior designers, and present new home living styles.

The show will be held from 27 – 30 August in the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. 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).

Market and trend developments at Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles (c) Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd
06.08.2018

Market and trend developments at Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles has always been at the forefront of the China and Asia markets for participants to find the latest products from around the world and learn about the current market trends. This year, a series of fringe programme events together with some new show features will inspire fairgoers throughout the four-day fair.

New features for contract business

Given the growing demand for textile solutions for architecture, interior design and the hotel industry, the coming August fair will highlight leading contract upholstery suppliers with distinctive labels. In addition, the show will feature a showcase area at hall 5.1 which displays quality contract upholstery from exhibitors. The area will be decorated by interior designers, demonstrating the functionalities of different contract textile products.

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles has always been at the forefront of the China and Asia markets for participants to find the latest products from around the world and learn about the current market trends. This year, a series of fringe programme events together with some new show features will inspire fairgoers throughout the four-day fair.

New features for contract business

Given the growing demand for textile solutions for architecture, interior design and the hotel industry, the coming August fair will highlight leading contract upholstery suppliers with distinctive labels. In addition, the show will feature a showcase area at hall 5.1 which displays quality contract upholstery from exhibitors. The area will be decorated by interior designers, demonstrating the functionalities of different contract textile products.

To introduce the opportunities that the textile industry can capture from contract business, both domestic and international architects, hoteliers, interior designers and industry experts have been invited to share their insights about design, market, materials and project management on the Contract Business Days, on 28 & 29 August.

Naima A Khan, founder and interior designer from The Green Design in UAE, for instance, will be speaking on The Art of Sustainable Interior Design. She has worked with many international home fashion retail store developers, as well as textile and interior companies, and is experienced in using therapeutic colour schemes, sustainable materials and sunlight in different design projects. Another guest, Esra Lemmens, who is also a designer and active speaker at design events, will talk about the expanding importance of design throughout Dubai as well as her suggestions for doing business in Dubai.

Other speakers also include Martin Oliu from the international design company, Harmony World Consultant and Design (HWCD). He has participated in a broad area of design such as architectural construction & interior design and is responsible for various luxury residential and hotel design projects. Professor Thomas Charles, who has been working on industrial product design and research for user experience & consumer behaviour study, business strategy and branding designs will give a talk on ‘The Power of Innovative Design’. Trevira CS will also participate in the Contract Business Day through their Chinese representative, Jenny Zhang, who will share how the permanently flame retardant Trevira CS textiles can fit into contract business.

Digital printing and technics remain a focal point

The Digital Printing Micro Factory concept was first introduced in the 2017 edition of Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles, and received much attention and positive feedback. To cater to the growing demand for efficient, one-step textile solutions, Global Fortune Limited from Hong Kong will work jointly with Kornit Digital and Bullmer to set up a Micro Factory at this August’s fair. An advanced digital printing system – Allegro & Cut by Kornit Allegro – will be introduced. The system streamlines the entire production process by combining printing and drying together so multiple machinery is not needed. It is also eco-friendly as one single ink set suits various fabric types, and designs will be printed in shapes and sizes that are ready for cutting. Visitors can learn more about the complete production process from printing and cutting to sewing via the onsite demonstration.

In addition to forums discussing how digital printing helps flexible production, there will also be an array of forums where some top domestic industry players will share their experience in resolving  technical problems in productions and satisfying requirements in different product tests.

Forward-looking events to ignite inspiration

The trend committee formed by international trendsetter the NellyRodiTM Agency has developed three themes, namely Caring Future, Crazy Future and Emo Future for the 2019 International Lifestyle Trends. Apart from the trend area where product displays are located, visitors can get a better understanding about the future living styles from the panel discussion and trend area tour. The agency’s creative director, Vincent Grégoire, will guide tours to explain the trend concept. He will also join other industry experts in the panel discussion on consumer lifestyle trends.

Another inspiring event during the show is the Future Talk in which representatives from different industries including fashion brand Shiatzy Chen, home appliance giant Haier, gourmets and lifestyle experts will share their perspectives on the future trends.

The show will be held from 27 – 30 August in the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. 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).

To find out more about this fair, please visit: www.intertextilehome.com.

24.05.2018

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles 2018: three trend themes released

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles 2018 cooperates with the international trendsetter NellyRodiTM Agency again in offering the latest trend forecast to the home textile industry. Integrating different knowledge, inspirations and visions of trend evolution among the experts in the trend committee, three themes namely Caring Future, Crazy Future and Emo Future are established.
As the leading home textile trade fair in Asia, participants can always expect to see the latest items and discover the forthcoming market direction. To fulfil this, more than 1,000 suppliers from China and across the world will showcase a wide variety of products covering the whole spectrum of home furnishing, while the trend forecast, which is introduced during the show, provides both exhibitors and buyers with insight and guidance to stay ahead of the market.

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles 2018 cooperates with the international trendsetter NellyRodiTM Agency again in offering the latest trend forecast to the home textile industry. Integrating different knowledge, inspirations and visions of trend evolution among the experts in the trend committee, three themes namely Caring Future, Crazy Future and Emo Future are established.
As the leading home textile trade fair in Asia, participants can always expect to see the latest items and discover the forthcoming market direction. To fulfil this, more than 1,000 suppliers from China and across the world will showcase a wide variety of products covering the whole spectrum of home furnishing, while the trend forecast, which is introduced during the show, provides both exhibitors and buyers with insight and guidance to stay ahead of the market.

This year, the show works together with the experienced international forecasting firm the NellyRodiTM Agency to form a trend committee consisting of different fields of expertise in order to gain the latest comprehension of international lifestyle forecasts. They have picked ‘FUTURE’ as the keyword of the season and three themes have been developed to illustrate this keyword.

  • Caring Future: Now greener, more moral and socially oriented, creation draws from alternative imaginations to protect natural and cultural resources. It pulls inspiration from new eco-gestures and good altruist sense with a new credo – take care of nature and man
  • Crazy Future: It plays on whimsical surrealism and petulance, the master of light-hearted insouciance. It plants a seed of madness in creation. Gaiety and fantasy amuse rational souls and titillate a taste for risk
  • Emo Future: The need to console our cherished earth revives the emotion its immemorial beauty inspires. New nostalgia for the origin of things reconnects us to the essential. Neo-mysticism consecrates the elements and celebrates spiritual, benevolent nature. It inspires the perpetuation of the Traditions and rituals our ancestors practiced, in all their wisdom and humanism, to glorify nature 

These three themes will be demonstrated and discussed throughout the four-day fair in a series of events, while exhibitors’ products that resonate with the themes will be displayed in the Trend Area. Trend Forum tours will also take place, allowing show attendants to learn and discuss with designers and trend experts about the lifestyle trends.

Committee members with distinct specialties
The committee has contributed their expertise on retail experience, contract markets and new technologies, together with the sociological insights from an international consumer study in developing the themes. The following is an overview of the committee members.

  • Mr Vincent Grégoire (France): Creative Director of NellyRodiTM Agency. Studied both interior and industrial design at the École Camondo in Paris, has been the artistic director and designer of exclusive products for the decorator Agnès Comar
  • Mr Sun Yun (China): Partner and Design Director of Hangzhou Interior Architecture Design, founder of fashion brand HYSSOP Cornerstone
  • Mrs Béatrice Brandt (France): Graduated from the Aix-en-Provence Graduate School of Management in Management Sciences with a major in marketing, 20 years of experience in marketing and innovation, now works as the CEO at Le Jacquard Français
  • Mrs Hélène Pasteur (France): Purchasing Manager of Homeware/Leisure, Les Galeries Lafayette/BHV. Graduated from business school, entered Galeries Lafayette’s buying office in 1986 for the beauty, children’s wear, menswear, and accessory markets, managed the project that transformed BHV into BHV MARAIS from 2011 to 2014, now returns to the homeware department

More details of the trend programme will be released closer to the fair. The show will be held from 27 – 30 August at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles 2018 covers the whole spectrum of home furnishing industry (c) Messe Frankfurt
25.04.2018

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles 2018 covers the whole spectrum of home furnishing industry

As the leading home textiles trade event in Asia, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles is renowned for its size and also the variety of products offered by its exhibitors from China and around the world.

The show will be held from 27 – 30 August in the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. It will cover six halls, accommodating over 1,000 suppliers from around 30 countries and regions.
To satisfy buyers from different regions with varied sourcing needs, the show will feature a wide variety of home textile products ranging from bedding, bath, table & kitchen, curtains & upholstery and textile designs & technology to editors, whole home, sun protection, wallcoverings and carpets & rugs.

“The products on offer are of various quality and price levels that visitors can discover both premium brands presented by editors and a massive amount of medium-end products at the show,” said Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.

As the leading home textiles trade event in Asia, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles is renowned for its size and also the variety of products offered by its exhibitors from China and around the world.

The show will be held from 27 – 30 August in the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. It will cover six halls, accommodating over 1,000 suppliers from around 30 countries and regions.
To satisfy buyers from different regions with varied sourcing needs, the show will feature a wide variety of home textile products ranging from bedding, bath, table & kitchen, curtains & upholstery and textile designs & technology to editors, whole home, sun protection, wallcoverings and carpets & rugs.

“The products on offer are of various quality and price levels that visitors can discover both premium brands presented by editors and a massive amount of medium-end products at the show,” said Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles serves as an ideal platform for suppliers to introduce new products to the market as a large number of visitors including import & export corporations, wholesalers, distributors, chain stores and home product manufacturers are attracted.

EUROART and JAB ANSTOETZ are two of the returning editors who are ready to demonstrate their latest collections.
“We are an integrated company based in Beijing which presents both imported decorative fabrics and wallpaper as well as self-owned fabric brands. Buyers can expect to discover advanced jacquard, embroidery, silk and printing techniques from the brands LIZZO and ROMO at our booth,” Mr Frank Lu, General Manager of EUROART said.

Furthermore, the world-known fabrics design company, JAB ANSTOETZ, will also take advantage of the show to present their new outdoor fabrics.
“Our ‘AROUND THE WORLD’ collection possesses high colour stability, mould-resistance and easy-care features. We will also introduce our advanced FibreGuard fabrics which prevent dirt and meet OEKO-TEX® standards,” Mr William Lin from JAB ANSTOETZ said.

Bedding products are another highlight of the show. Returning exhibitor Advansa will display their new fibre formula SUPRELLE™ 95 which is a combination of enhanced sleep comfort and ease of care. And the established French brand TODAY will make their debut at the fair to promote their full range of fashionable bedding items.

Diverse suppliers confirm participation offering all kinds of quality products. Apart from the editors and whole-home exhibitors, worldwide suppliers specialising in different products can be found in the show.

They include:

  • Curtains & upholstery: quality brands such as AICO, Ateja, Culp Fabrics, D’Décor, Elastron, Enzo Degli Angiuoni, Harmel Home, Huatex, Sangwontex and more
  • Bedding, bath and kitchen: domestic and overseas brands will showcase an extensive range of products for everyday domestic life including comforters, pillows, mattress toppers, bed linen, bathrobes, towels, table napkins and more. Exhibitors will offer insights about utilising various products to display the whole home concept
  • Textile design: featuring worldwide original textile design studios. Visitors can discover distinct styles of design from both Asian and European studios
  • Carpets & rugs: carpet exhibitors from Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Turkey and other countries
  • Digital printing & technics: showcasing the latest digital printing technology, and cutting, sewing and other home textile equipment technics. In view of the good result in 2017, the show will continue to cooperate with industry media to organise professional seminars introducing some latest technique and new applications in the home textile industry
09.04.2018

Heimtextil India and Ambiente India 2018 launch Bespoke Living in their fifth edition

  • Special display arena will showcase exquisite signature collections from interior décor and home textile sectors

India’s premium fairs for home textiles, homeware and interior décor, Heimtextil India and Ambiente India have launched Bespoke Living, an exclusive product showcase space dedicated to companies dealing with signature collections at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 27th – 29th June 2018.

With four successful editions in a row, Heimtextil India and Ambiente India also slated on the same dates, have become the country’s leading business trade fairs to showcase the finest quality of dining, living, giving and home textiles. The launch of Bespoke Living aims to highlight one of a kind brands who deal with uniquely crafted designs that will range from plush statement pieces to extensive signature collections for home and retail furnishing.

  • Special display arena will showcase exquisite signature collections from interior décor and home textile sectors

India’s premium fairs for home textiles, homeware and interior décor, Heimtextil India and Ambiente India have launched Bespoke Living, an exclusive product showcase space dedicated to companies dealing with signature collections at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 27th – 29th June 2018.

With four successful editions in a row, Heimtextil India and Ambiente India also slated on the same dates, have become the country’s leading business trade fairs to showcase the finest quality of dining, living, giving and home textiles. The launch of Bespoke Living aims to highlight one of a kind brands who deal with uniquely crafted designs that will range from plush statement pieces to extensive signature collections for home and retail furnishing.

The term luxury décor is not restricted to brand names anymore. With trends like fully furnished luxury houses, theme dominated homes and tastefully designed retail showrooms rapidly picking up in the country, consumers are open to different styles and unique designs.
Be it the very popular Scandinavian themed houses to colourful cultural artefacts creating a soothing aura, Indians now want their homes and businesses to reflect their personal style with statement interiors.

Halls dedicated to Bespoke Living will feature selected designer brands from India and around the world showcasing their premium collections. This product showcase arena will be beneficial for interior designers, architects, hotel buyers, buyers of luxury goods and luxury homes developers. Business visitors can gain knowledge about the upcoming trends, source timeless pieces, build new connections with people sharing the same interest and experience the quality of the products in person. Exposure to best in class products and latest trends presented here will help them create a better home design experience for their clients.

Excelling in statement leather pieces the brand Three Sixty will showcase their latest leather collection that comprises of rugged travel accessories and signature furniture pieces. Inspired by the world’s deserts and explorers who traversed them, the brand designs fully customisable handmade products which are available in beautiful shades of tan, sure to up the sophistication quotient of home and retail interiors.     
        
“Our latest collection at Bespoke Living will showcase our ever evolving tastes and designs. We believe luxury need not be synonymous with breaking open the bank. Traditional Indian craftsmen can craft the most beautiful signature pieces and provide quality beyond compare, shared Mr Vikash Gupta, CEO, Three Sixty. International exhibitors present at the show will showcase exquisite artefacts like decorative ceramics with glaze, handmade clay wreaths with metal leaves, ceramic vases and other decorative items to make every home unique.

Apart from this specially curated design platform, Heimtextil India and Ambiente India 2018 will host the Interior Lifestyle Awards that will bring creative masters from the interior decor and home textile sectors together by recognising their art and giving them an international platform to showcase their designs.
The trade fair will also organise the Hospitality Day, a hospitality and retail procurement programme that will bring top class purchase managers from the industry to build new contacts and source quality products. Together, Heimtextil India and Ambiente India together will host over 100 companies from countries like India, Indonesia, Switzerland and Thailand showcasing trendsetting designs in the interior décor and home textile industry.

Source:

Messe Frankfurt

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition 2018 (c) 'Messe Frankfurt / Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles'
07.03.2018

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition 2018

August’s Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles embraces the revitalised home textile market in China
As China’s economy is getting back on track with the GDP growth rate standing at 6.9% in 2017, the home textile market is also showing strong signs of recovery before Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles returns this August.

With 23 years’ history, the show is well regarded as the most influential home textile trade fair in Asia. Over 1,000 suppliers from around 30 countries and regions will showcase a wide variety of home textile products ranging from bedding, bath, table & kitchen, curtains & upholstery and textile designs & technology to editors, whole home, sun protection, wallcoverings and carpets & rugs. In turn, over 38,000 trade buyers are expected to source at the fair.

August’s Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles embraces the revitalised home textile market in China
As China’s economy is getting back on track with the GDP growth rate standing at 6.9% in 2017, the home textile market is also showing strong signs of recovery before Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles returns this August.

With 23 years’ history, the show is well regarded as the most influential home textile trade fair in Asia. Over 1,000 suppliers from around 30 countries and regions will showcase a wide variety of home textile products ranging from bedding, bath, table & kitchen, curtains & upholstery and textile designs & technology to editors, whole home, sun protection, wallcoverings and carpets & rugs. In turn, over 38,000 trade buyers are expected to source at the fair.

According to Askci Consulting, one of the leading Chinese industry research institutions, China’s home textile market has been growing steadily with an average rate of around 10% between 2010 and 2015. The overall size has increased from USD 18.4 billion in 2010 to USD 29.5 billion in 2015, and is expected to reach USD 38.3 billion in 2020. What’s more, the consumption of home textiles only accounts for about 29% of the total textile consumption of the country. Given the fact that the relevant ratio in developed countries such as the US and Japan is between 33 to 38%, there still lies huge room for the Chinese market to expand. Foreign analysts share this optimism, with Euromonitor expecting an annual increase of 5.3% and 5.9% for China’s entire home textile and bedding product markets respectively.

Thanks to the improving quality and competitive price, there is also growing demand for China’s home textile products from buyers around the world. Customs statistics show that the export value for home textile products increased 2.25% to USD 39.5 billion in 2017. Among all China’s export countries and regions, the US has the largest share, followed by the EU, ASEAN and Japan.
With all these favourable conditions in place, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles, to be held from 27 – 30 August, serves as an ideal platform for industry players to capture these business opportunities. “The rapid urbanisation and the consumption upgrade is unleashing unprecedented purchasing power in China. Participants can expect to benefit from this huge potential at our show,” Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd added.

Contract business sees big potential in Chinese market
The constant growth of Chinese consumers’ disposable income not only results in increased spending on home textile products, but also stimulates the development of tourism. A report from the General Office of the State Council of China stated that the annual number of domestic trips has nearly doubled, from 2.1 billion in 2010 to 4.4 billion in 2016. It is expected that domestic travel-related consumption will reach USD 869 billion in 2020 and contribute to over 5% of GDP.

The hotel industry in particular has benefited from this development, with the number of limited service hotels increasing 30% in the past seven years. This also implies remarkable opportunities for the home textile industry players doing contract business since quality products including furnishing fabrics, bedding & towelling and more will be sought after by the hotels.
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).

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.

Heimtextil 2019 (c) Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH
Heimtextil 2019
14.02.2018

Heimtextil 2019: Neues Konzept

Die weltweit führende Fachmesse für Wohn- und Objekttextilien Heimtextil präsentiert ihre Ausgabe 2019 (8. bis 11. Januar) auf Basis eines grundlegend überarbeiteten Konzepts: "auf größerer Fläche, mit jeder Menge Einrichtungsinspirationen und neuen Synergien für Einkäufer".

Im Austausch mit Ausstellern und auf Basis von Besucherbefragungen wurde eine Neukonzeption der Heimtextil erarbeitet. „Insbesondere aus Perspektive der Einkäufer stellen wir die Heimtextil 2019 neu auf und fassen Themen und Produktsegmente noch besser zielgruppenspezifisch zusammen. Auf diese Weise können Synergien optimal genutzt werden. Hinzu kommt, dass die Nachfrage nach Standfläche auf Ausstellerseite in einigen Produktsegmenten in den letzten Jahren stark gewachsen ist“, so Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies der Messe Frankfurt.

Die weltweit führende Fachmesse für Wohn- und Objekttextilien Heimtextil präsentiert ihre Ausgabe 2019 (8. bis 11. Januar) auf Basis eines grundlegend überarbeiteten Konzepts: "auf größerer Fläche, mit jeder Menge Einrichtungsinspirationen und neuen Synergien für Einkäufer".

Im Austausch mit Ausstellern und auf Basis von Besucherbefragungen wurde eine Neukonzeption der Heimtextil erarbeitet. „Insbesondere aus Perspektive der Einkäufer stellen wir die Heimtextil 2019 neu auf und fassen Themen und Produktsegmente noch besser zielgruppenspezifisch zusammen. Auf diese Weise können Synergien optimal genutzt werden. Hinzu kommt, dass die Nachfrage nach Standfläche auf Ausstellerseite in einigen Produktsegmenten in den letzten Jahren stark gewachsen ist“, so Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies der Messe Frankfurt.

Die Chance auf Optimierung des Konzepts öffnet sich nicht zuletzt aufgrund großer Baumaßnahmen, die aktuell auf dem Gelände der Messe Frankfurt umgesetzt werden: Auf der Westseite des Geländes entsteht die neue Halle 12, die der Heimtextil erstmals 2019 zur Verfügung steht. Es folgen weitere bauliche Maßnahmen rund um die Hallen 5 und 6.

Heimtextil Trends, Textile Design & Digital Print Technology
Ein Areal voller Inspirationen und Zukunftstechnologien entsteht in der Halle 3.0: Designstudios und CAD/CAM-Anbieter erhalten hier eine neue Fläche. Unter dem Titel „Textile Design“ bilden sie die weltweit größte Designplattform ihrer Art. Auch Digitaldruckmaschinenhersteller und das neu gestaltete Trendareal der Heimtextil sind künftig hier zuhause. Somit führt die Heimtextil die progressiven Themen Textildesign, Digitaldruck und Trends auf einer Hallenebene zusammen.

Wall Decoration
Tapetenhersteller präsentieren sich unverändert in der Halle 3.1, wo sie unter dem Titel „Wall Decoration“ ein weltweit einmaliges Angebot von Tapeten und Wandbekleidung zeigen. Dank der klaren Fokussierung des Produktangebots kann das Segment mit seinen zahlreichen internationalen Branchengrößen noch attraktiver ausgebaut werden.

Decorative & Furniture Fabrics
Die Hersteller von Möbel- und Dekostoffen, Leder und Kunstleder kommen künftig in der Halle 4 im Rahmen des Segments „Decorative & Furniture Fabrics“ zusammen – klar abgegrenzt von Handelsunternehmen und Textilverlagen, die fortan in der Halle 8.0 zu finden sind. Damit hält die Herstellerhalle auf drei Ebenen das weltweit größte Spektrum an Möbel- und Dekostoffen sowie Möbel- und Kunstleder bereit. Die Halle 4.2 wird weiter zum Anlaufpunkt für Architekten, Innenarchitekten und Hoteleinrichter ausgebaut. Hier präsentieren sich Hersteller mit reichlich Erfahrung in der Objektausstattung. Als weiteres Highlight für die Zielgruppe präsentiert sich hier die „Interior.Architecture.Hospitality Expo“, das exklusive Ausstellungsformat speziell für die Objektbranche. Mit Produktpräsentationen, Vorträgen und Führungen liefert die Expo wertvolle Impulse.

Window & Interior Decoration
Aussteller aus der Halle 3.0 mit Gardinen, Dekostoffen und Teppichen bilden gemeinsam mit Unternehmen aus der Halle 5.1 mit Sonnenschutz und Dekosystemen und der Gruppe der Textilverlage aus der Halle 3.1 ein neues gemeinsames Segment. Unter dem Titel „Window & Interior Decoration“ stellen sie in der Halle 8.0 aus. Auch das DecoTeam bezieht hier seine neue Fläche. Neben dem internationalen Handel haben insbesondere Raumausstatter und Inneneinrichter durch die gemeinsame Präsentation aller für sie relevanten Produkte in einer Halle kurze Wege und damit mehr Zeit an den Ständen der Aussteller.

Beautiful Living
Anbieter von Dekokissen, Decken und Plaids sowie Tisch- und Küchenwäsche aus den Hallen 8.0, 9.0 und 11.0 erhalten passende Nachbarschaften in der Halle 9.0, wo sie sich gemeinsam mit der neuen Lifestlye-orientierten Produktgruppe „Accessoires“ unter dem Titel „Beautiful Living“ präsentieren. Durch die Zusammenführung der Segmente bieten sich Chancen auf neue Einkäufer, die sich für dieses erweiterte Angebot interessieren. Auch die Nähe zur Halle 8.0 mit der Produktgruppe „Window & Interior Decoration“ bietet lukrative Möglichkeiten durch Kundenzielgruppen, die sich überschneiden.

Smart Bedding
Das funktionale Schlaf-Spektrum aus der Halle 8.0 findet ab 2019 ein neues Zuhause in der Halle 11.0 – unter dem Titel „Smart Bedding“. Nach Ernährung und Fitness wird Schlaf das nächste große Lifestyle-Thema sein. Genau da setzt die Heimtextil an und inszeniert die neu konzipierte Produktgruppe als starkes Zukunftsthema.

Be classy!
Die Halle 11.1 bleibt Hotspot für die sehr hochwertig ausgerichtete Zielgruppe der Boutique-Einkäufer und des gehobenen Einzelhandels. Hier finden sie luxuriöse und klassisch-ansprechende Kollektionen aus den Bereichen Bett, Bad und Tisch. Dank der Anbindung an die neue Halle 12 entsteht ein optimaler Besucherfluss. Auch die Nähe zu den Hallen 8 und 9 werden sich durch überschneidende Einkäuferzielgruppen positiv auf den Bereich auswirken.

Bed & Bath Fashion
Bettwäsche und Badtextilien aus den Hallen 8.0, 9.0 und 11.0 werden künftig in der neuen Halle 12 präsentiert. Damit wertet die Heimtextil diese Produktgruppen auf und schafft neue Flächen, um den ohnehin starken Bereich weiter auszubauen. Durch die Zusammenlegung entstehen starke Synergieeffekte zum Nutzen von Besuchern und Ausstellern. In der Halle 12.0 liegt der Fokus auf Markenunternehmen für Bettwäsche und Badtextilien. Die Ebene 12.1 wird zur Plattform für das Private Label-Geschäft.

Asian Excellence und Asian Selection
In der Halle 5.1 stellen unter dem Titel „Asian Excellence“ hochwertige, exporterfahrene Produzenten von Heimtextilien aus Asien aus, die von einem unabhängigen Expertengremium ausgewählt werden. Möbel- und Dekostoffe werden hier ebenso angeboten wie Gardinen, Sonnenschutz oder Teppiche. Weitere Textilunternehmen aus Asien präsentieren sich individuell oder in Länderpavillons in den Hallen 1.1 und 1.2 unter dem neuen Namen „Asian Selection“.
Im haustextilen Bereich setzt – wie gehabt – die Halle 10 Hersteller aus Asien mit Produkten für Bett, Bad und Tisch in Szene. Ausgewählte Produzenten mit hochklassigen Kollektionen sind in der Halle 10.2 zu finden, während die Hallen 10.0, 10.1 und 10.3 mit Länderpavillons und individuellen Präsentationen aufwarten.

Die nächste Heimtextil, internationale Fachmesse für Wohn- und Objekttextilien, findet vom 8. bis 11. Januar 2019 in Frankfurt am Main statt.

Source:

Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH

19.10.2017

Heimtextil: Zahlreiche Vorteile für Raumausstatter und Bettenfachhändler

  • „Frankfurter Stöffche“ und „Afterwork@Heimtextil“: Abendveranstaltungen für Branchenteilnehmer
  •  Kostenfreie Registrierung ab sofort möglich

Zur kommenden Heimtextil (9. bis 12. Januar 2018) hält die Messe Frankfurt erneut Vorteilsprogramme für deutschsprachige Fachbesucher bereit: Raumausstatter und Bettenfachhändler aus Deutschland, Österreich, der Schweiz und Norditalien erfahren über die kostenfreien Besucherprogramme „Heimtextil Insider“ und „Bed’n Excellence“ einen VIP-Status und erleben die Heimtextil auf besonders komfortable und effektive Weise. Ab sofort können sich interessierte Branchenteilnehmer für die beiden Angebote kostenfrei online anmelden.

  • „Frankfurter Stöffche“ und „Afterwork@Heimtextil“: Abendveranstaltungen für Branchenteilnehmer
  •  Kostenfreie Registrierung ab sofort möglich

Zur kommenden Heimtextil (9. bis 12. Januar 2018) hält die Messe Frankfurt erneut Vorteilsprogramme für deutschsprachige Fachbesucher bereit: Raumausstatter und Bettenfachhändler aus Deutschland, Österreich, der Schweiz und Norditalien erfahren über die kostenfreien Besucherprogramme „Heimtextil Insider“ und „Bed’n Excellence“ einen VIP-Status und erleben die Heimtextil auf besonders komfortable und effektive Weise. Ab sofort können sich interessierte Branchenteilnehmer für die beiden Angebote kostenfrei online anmelden.

„Wir möchten die deutschsprachigen Raumausstatter und Fachhändler einladen, die Heimtextil als ihr Branchentreffen Nummer 1 zu erleben. Nur hier erhält man den ganzheitlichen Überblick und trifft auf die wichtigsten Branchenteilnehmer – auf langjährige und neue Geschäftspartner, auf Mitbewerber und Trendsetter“, sagt Olaf Schmidt, Bereichsleiter Textilmessen bei der Messe Frankfurt. „Mit einem umfassenden Service-Paket möchten wir den Aufenthalt in Frankfurt und die Begegnungen auf der Messe so angenehm und effizient wie möglich gestalten. Bei aller Größe und Internationalität unserer Messe ist es uns ein besonderes Anliegen, dass die Heimtextil auch den Heimatmarkt fest im Blick hat.“ Auch Meisterschüler des Raumausstatterhandwerks sind zur Teilnahme am Heimtextil Insider eingeladen. Ebenso heißt die Heimtextil Raumausstatterlehrlinge mit ihren Berufsschulklassen willkommen. Über heimtextil@messefrankfurt.com können Lehrer ihre Klassen für einen kostenfreien Messebesuch anmelden.

Zahlreiche Vorteile
Die beiden Besucherprogramme „Heimtextil Insider“ (für Raumausstatter und Inneneinrichter) und „Bed’n Excellence“ (für Bettenfachhändler) bieten jeweils diverse Vorteile für die jeweilige Zielgruppe an. Dazu zählen unter anderem ein Begrüßungsgeschenk, eine Gratis-Dauerkarte für die Messe sowie Zutritt zu einem bewirteten Lounge-Areal mit WLAN und Garderobenservice. Außerdem kommen den genannten Besuchergruppen spezielle Fachvorträge, geführte Themenrundgänge und eine Vor-Ort-Betreuung zuteil. Darüber hinaus haben Teilnehmer der beiden Besucherprogramme die Möglichkeit, für die Zeit der Messe Hotelzimmer zu reduzierten Preisen zu buchen.

Starke Partner aus der Branche
Für den „Heimtextil Insider“ engagieren sich renommierte Unternehmen und Verbände: Neben Bella Gardinenkonfektion, DecoTeam, Erfal, Höpke, MHZ, Schmitz-Werke und der RZ Raumausstatter-Zeitschrift stehen auch das Deutsche Tapeteninstitut, der Fachhandelsring (FHR) und der Zentralverband Raum und Ausstattung (ZVR) hinter der Aktion.

Branchentreffen am ersten und dritten Messeabend
Zum zweiten Mal lädt die Heimtextil am ersten Messeabend (Dienstag, 9. Januar 2018, ab 18 Uhr) Branchenteilnehmer zum „Frankfurter Stöffche“ in die Halle 5.1 ein. Der Frankfurter Abend steht im Zeichen des geselligen Beisammenseins bei hessischer Gastfreundschaft. Es ist der ideale Treffpunkt für Raumausstatter, Inneneinrichter, Objektplaner und Fachhändler, um sich mit Ausstellern, Verbänden und Einkaufs-kooperationen auszutauschen.
Bettenfachhändler sind traditionell am Messedonnerstag, den 11. Januar 2018, ab 18 Uhr zum Branchentreffen „Afterwork@Heimtextil“ in der Halle 8.0 eingeladen. Bei Musik und Drinks lassen Industrievertreter und Händler der Bettenfachbranche den Messetag in entspannter Atmosphäre ausklingen.

„Trendspot Retail“: Inspirationen für den Handel
Einen Anlaufpunkt für Händler und Shop-Betreiber stellt während der Messe der „Trendspot Retail“ dar. Das Areal in der Halle 11.1 umfasst einen „Chromatic Store“ sowie eine „Biophilia Lounge“ und bietet interessierten Besuchern Anregungen für ihren eigenen Shop – in puncto Ladengestaltung, Produktauswahl, Marketing und vielen weiteren progressiven Handelsthemen.

Nachwuchsraumausstatter im Blickpunkt
Mit dem Berufswettbewerb für Raumausstatter „EuroInterior“ wechselt ein attraktives Branchen-Event auf die Heimtextil. Der Nachwuchs-wettbewerb des Europäischen Raumausstatterverbands findet in der Halle 5.1 eine neue internationale Bühne und begeistert mit spannenden Live-Demos: Über zwei Tage werden die landesbesten Nachwuchsraumausstatter und -innendekorateure aus Deutschland, Österreich, der Schweiz und Südtirol vor den Augen der Besucher polstern, tapezieren und Boden verlegen, ehe am Messedonnerstag der Preis verliehen wird.

Weitere Informationen sowie Anmeldung (mit dem Code HPM88)
zu „Heimtextil Insider“ (für Raumausstatter): www.heimtextil-insider.com

Weitere Informationen sowie Anmeldung (mit dem Code BEPI88)
zu „Bed’n Excellence (für Bettenfachhändler):
www.heimtextil.de/bednexcellence

 

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Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH

INVISTA at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics ©Messe Frankfurt
INVISTA to showcase ‘Innovative Attitude’ at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics
27.09.2017

INVISTA at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

  • INVISTA to showcase ‘Innovative Attitude’ at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics
  • Innovative INVISTA products, findings from a new textile industry IP protection survey, in-depth consumer insights and fashion trends will be revealed

INVISTA, one of the world’s largest integrated producers of polymers and fibres, will showcase the innovative attitudes enabling it to maintain a leading position in the textile industry at the upcoming Rendez-Vous 2017 at October’s Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – the world’s most influential apparel event. INVISTA Rendez-Vous will showcase innovative INVISTA products, offer consumer insights and reveal the results of a textile industry IP protection survey.

INVISTA Rendez-Vous 2017 will be held at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 11 – 13 October at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, with INVISTA occupying two booths in hall 5.2 E49 and hall 7.2 E55. 

  • INVISTA to showcase ‘Innovative Attitude’ at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics
  • Innovative INVISTA products, findings from a new textile industry IP protection survey, in-depth consumer insights and fashion trends will be revealed

INVISTA, one of the world’s largest integrated producers of polymers and fibres, will showcase the innovative attitudes enabling it to maintain a leading position in the textile industry at the upcoming Rendez-Vous 2017 at October’s Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – the world’s most influential apparel event. INVISTA Rendez-Vous will showcase innovative INVISTA products, offer consumer insights and reveal the results of a textile industry IP protection survey.

INVISTA Rendez-Vous 2017 will be held at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 11 – 13 October at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, with INVISTA occupying two booths in hall 5.2 E49 and hall 7.2 E55. 

As a global authoritative trade show in textile industry, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics has been a platform for INVISTA to communicate with players across the value chain for 23 years. This year’s event will be no exception. The rich and vivid content delivered at the show will focus on INVISTA’s Innovative Attitude to consumers, partners as well as the whole industry.

To build a healthy and sustainable marketing environment, INVISTA cooperated with a number of media organisations to conduct a survey on IP protection in the textile industry. The results will be revealed during a seminar entitled ‘Innovation and IP: An Avenue for Sustainable Textile Industry Development’, which will be held on 11 October, 2:45 – 3:45pm in the Textile Dialogue area in hall 5.2. Representatives from textile industry associations, legal firms and INVISTA will share the findings and offer insights during what will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of INVISTA Rendez-Vous 2017.

The main pavilion of the show will be located in the International Hall (hall 5.2), where three of INVISTA’s most innovative products will be on show. Visitors will experience the latest possibilities offered by LYCRA® MOVESTM BRA, LYCRA® MOVESTM LEGGINGS and LYCRA® MOVESTM HOSIERY.

LYCRA® MOVESTM BRA

According to consumer research conducted in 2016, bra products in China’s domestic market don’t match consumer demands in a host of critical areas, including support, comfort and aesthetic design. To address these concerns, streamline the industry and consolidate its leadership, INVISTA is launching LYCRA® lastingFIT technology for bra wings. In addition, INVISTA’s cutting-edge technology can contribute to meeting specific quality standards in bra wing fabrics, enabling Chinese consumers to experience higher levels of comfort and the appropriate support they expect from a bra in different occasions.

LYCRA® MOVESTM LEGGINGS

INVISTA’s longstanding commitment to legging fabrics will also be on display at Rendez-Vous. INVISTA’s LYCRA® MOVESTM LEGGINGS has already spawned LYCRA® SPORT Power-Comfort-Energy (PCE™) index-certified fabrics, which are now commercially available.

The revolutionary fabrics present excellent recovery performance for LYCRA® SPORT legging products. They also offer the industry an opportunity to develop a number of targeted segment markets – from compression and medium compress to light compression leggings.

LYCRA® MOVESTM HOSIERY

LYCRA® MOVESTM HOSIERY is all about fabric technology innovation. Due to excellent properties, such as anti-laddering, fit and durability as well as comfortable waistbands, INVISTA’s LYCRA® FUSIONTM technology has already been widely adopted in China’s hosiery sector.

A Packed Pavilion

At the LYCRA® MOVESTM Denim pavilion in the Beyond Denim hall (7.2), visitors won’t just see the innovative denim products offered by INVISTA; they will also learn about three themes highlighted through consumer insights – fit, shape and embracing heat & cold. There will also be a special session outlining the latest woven bottom trends, hosted by INVISTA experts.

Introduced commercially in 2010, LYCRA® dualFX® dual core yarn technology provides denim with super stretch and super recovery that fits all day and every day. It effectively prevents seam slippage and uneven fabric surfaces, keeping denim looking good, feeling comfortable and fitting, which in turn creates new denim fabric applications and fashion trends in the China market.

Last But Not Least

An interactive program, that includes visitors uploading pictures they take at the INVISTA booth to the official INVISTA WeChat account, will give every visitor a chance to win a special INVISTA gift. Visit INVISTA at hall 5.2 E49 and hall 7.2 E55 from 11 – 13 October at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2017.

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Business interaction
14.09.2017

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles attracted more trade buyers this year resulting in strong business outcomes

Overseas exhibitors found the fair an effective platform to open up the Asian market
Buyers benefited from wide range of quality exhibitors

Overseas exhibitors found the fair an effective platform to open up the Asian market
Buyers benefited from wide range of quality exhibitors

The 23rd edition of Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles is over, with both exhibitors and buyers satisfied with the business outcomes resulting from the fair’s four days. The largest home textiles trading event in Asia was held from 23 – 26 August, attracting 1,106 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions. Given the strengthening market conditions in China the fair maintained its popularity, with the number of trade buyers increasing to 38,964 from 99 countries and regions (2016: 37,779 from 98 countries and regions). The show also attracted more international buyers this edition, with a 16% increase in those coming from abroad. “Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles has once again proven its leading position in Asia as a business and order platform for the industry. There was a noticeable positivity from both exhibitors and buyers this edition regarding the current and future situation of the domestic market, so we are optimistic about the industry for the next year,” Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd said.

Overseas exhibitors found the fair an effective platform to open up the Asian market

As the leading event of its kind in the region, the fair successfully attracts a number of Chinese and Asian buyers every year, ensuring suppliers can develop their business further in the region. This year, seven country and region pavilions including Belgium, India, Korea, Morocco, Pakistan, Taiwan and Turkey were formed, with exhibitors from all of satisfied they could meet their target buyers.

While being in the minority at the fair, European brands still managed to catch the attention of visitors due to strong interest in their products from Asia. The Italian upholstery supplier Enzo Degli Angiuoni Spa was satisfied with the number of Asian buyers, particularly Chinese, that they met at the fair. Mr Stefano Laurenzano, Export Area Manager expressed: “A lot of visitors that saw us here last year have come back again and are serious about cooperating with us. Here you can get a lot of new contacts and discover the Asian market. We’ve had mainly Chinese buyers, but have had more Asian buyers from South Korea, India, Malaysia and elsewhere to visit us this year. We are seeing more business here in recent years.”

Being a newcomer to the fair, Iceland Duvet ehf felt the potential in China. “We’ve had enough buyers including retailers and manufacturers visiting our booth to make our participation worthwhile. The interest from the buyers has been genuine. Being a European brand helps more than at fairs in Europe as we can stand out more here,” Mr Ragnar Ludvik Runarsson, representative said.

Indian exhibitor, Paramount Textile Mills Ltd has been joining the fair for three years. “Apart from meeting our existing customers, we’ve had enquiries from potential new customers from China as well as overseas including the US and South America,” Mr Ram. M., Director of Marketing & Finance said.

Also with three years’ participation, Mr Samir Tazi, General Manager of PIF Textile Emotions from Morocco affirmed the show’s effectiveness in meeting important buyers and decision makers. “It’s easier for us to meet them here compared with some smaller European fairs. Thanks to Intertextile Shanghai, we have also met the major players in China.” Talking about this year’s result, he continued: “We were very busy. We met with more people than any other fairs. There are a lot of new buyers and also returning buyers checking out our new products.”

Participating in the Korea Pavilion, Sangwon Textile Co Ltd found the fair helpful in attracting distributors and wholesalers from Southeast Asia. Mr Jeon Hyeon Tae, Sales Manager said: “We have found about five potential and quality distributors from Taiwan, India, Philippines and Singapore on the first day. We also got to meet a number of wholesalers who prefer to buy from us directly at the fair.” He added that Intertextile Shanghai is also an ideal platform to launch new products for their existing clients.

As the largest pavilion this year, the Turkey Pavilion was in the limelight of the show, with both new and veteran exhibitors finding it useful to exhibit in Intertextile Shanghai. Bezmez Ev Tekstil did not intend to receive any orders in their first show, but was surprised to obtain three in just one day. These concrete results reassured their likelihood of coming back next year. “We definitely see the potential for Turkish products here in China as Chinese companies prefer quality products nowadays,” Mr Ayhan Bezmez, representative, further commented. Mr Fahri Goksin, Vice President of Gokhan Tekstil agreed with Mr Bezmez that Chinese buyers are in favour of new things like imported goods and Western brands. His company has been in the Shanghai fair for six years and continued to get satisfactory results. “We’re looking for retailers, wholesalers and online buyers. We’ve had all of these visiting our booth already.”

Domestic exhibitors satisfied with the number of potential customers and orders received

Recently, there is strong signs suggesting that the home textiles market in China is recovering with both imports and exports rising gradually. The positive outcome that Chinese exhibitors achieved at the August’s fair have resonated with the market condition. It is no surprise to see a number of domestic booths packed with visitors throughout the days. SohoCUT is a case in point. To them, Intertextile Shanghai is the place for actual business. “Compared with other fairs we’ve been to, this is the exhibition where a huge number of international buyers gather. We met buyers from China, Mexico, Russia, the US, India and Southeast Asia. We even got large orders for the first two days.” Mr Wheatley Weng, Managing Director said.

The fabrics of Wujiang Linwang Weaving Mill is also sought after at the fair. Being a company that do both exports and domestic trade, they are happy to connect with local and overseas customers during the show. “We’ve collected around 100 leads on the first day, of which 70% are domestic and the remaining being international. The overseas visitors are from Italy, Poland, Germany, Denmark, Chile and Korea that our products precisely meet their requirement. We see high chances of cooperation after the fair.” Mr Kenny, Sales Manager said.

Given the prevailing smart home concept in China, Somfy China Co Ltd which specialised in advanced sun-protection system has become one of the highlights at the fair. Ms Nancy Nan, Chief Executive Officer mentioned: “The visitor flow has been really high that our booth is swarmed by buyers. Amongst those visitors, there is no lack of medium to high-end customers who placed orders immediately.”

Editors assembled to promote high-end products

To cater to the ascending standards of Chinese customers, Intertextile Shanghai once again brought editors together in hall 5.1 to maximise their exposure to their target buyers. As foreign brands with subsidiaries in China, JAB and Prestigious see the growing interest in their premium products in China. “We pay attention to the changing buying habits of Chinese consumers and, as such, have started promoting a series of products under a unified lifestyle trend. It’s obvious that we are gaining more awareness from buyers at the fair,” Mr William Lin, Vice President of JAB ANSTOETZ Interior (Shanghai) Co Ltd said. He also appreciated the specific display area for imported fabrics and the organisers’ attempt to attract more designers, which helped them meet more potential customers. Apart from getting onsite orders, Prestigious Textiles (Shanghai) Ltd also considers the show a promotion platform. “There is great demand for our products in China. Though we achieved similar sales compared with last year, through this fair our brand has been well introduced to the market,” Mr Lewis Liu, Sales Director expressed.

Originating from China, Euroart Co Ltd was another editor that successfully showcased their latest collection at the fair. “It is a good time to join the most influential home textiles exhibition in Asia as we have just launched new products in May. We are satisfied as some of our existing clients plus new visitors came to our booth,” Ms Guo Jianhua, Director Assistant said.

Industry players benefit from the expanded Digital Printing Zone

The demand for digital printing solutions has been growing in recent years, especially as the industry has put more emphasis on green production. As such, the Digital Printing Zone expanded in size this edition, incorporating a Seminar Area and more exhibitors.

As an Italian company, MS Printing Solutions Srl experienced the potential of the sector in China. “The fair has been busy, and we’ve had steady flow of buyers coming through. The potential in digital printing here is just beginning. The Chinese government is pushing companies to reduce their pollution, so it has a big advantage in this regard over traditional textile printing,” Mr Walter Oggioni, Regional Sales Manager stated, adding that the company has been growing very fast globally, especially in China, Turkey, India and Pakistan.

This potential holds for domestic machine manufacturers as well. Specialising in the production of digital printing machines, Guangzhou Xu Cheng Electronic Technology Co Ltd was at the fair to meet fabrics suppliers. Mr Jesse Luo, Overseas Manager explained: “Compared with exhibitions for textile machinery, Intertextile Shanghai attracts more fabrics suppliers, which are our target clients. It helps even more as we are located in this special zone. We’ve been talking to a lot customers, including overseas buyers who are also interested in our machines.”

A series of seminars also provided opportunities for the industry to share their insights on this emerging sector. As a speaker, Foshan Sanshui Yingjie Precision Machinery believed the session was mutually beneficial for them and the audience. “Attendees are from the whole sector including manufacturers and end users, so we can discuss different perspectives. It will facilitate our improvement,” Mr Peng Jichang, General Manager said. Mr Scott Bai, representative of Huntsman Textile Effects (China) Co Ltd also benefited from visiting the zone and the seminar. “Together with seminar, the Digital Printing Zone can professionally present the current situation for the industry. When suppliers and users come together, we can discover the way to enhance this technology.”

Buyers benefited from wide range of quality exhibitors

Intertextile Shanghai is the largest trading platform in Asia with the whole spectrum of home textiles and accessories on offer. Hence, visitors, be they Chinese or overseas, can access a wide range of quality suppliers that meet their sourcing needs. Australian buyer, Mr Glenn Whitchurch from Trabeth Textiles, was impressed with his sourcing journey. “The polyester quality of domestic exhibitors has been unbelievable. What’s more, we’ve found the Chinese suppliers to be very flexible in meeting our needs, they’re clearly keen to accommodate overseas buyers.” Mr Whitchurch also commented favourably on the product range at Intertextile Shanghai compared to European fairs.

One ongoing trend at the fair over recent years is the increasing quality of domestic suppliers, which attracts buyers to come back and source. Mezanin V SRL from Moldova is a long-term supporter of the show, and place orders every year. Its Vice Director, Mr Mihail Tornea remarked: “It is an important event for us to meet new suppliers from China. We are selective with the suppliers we work with, but the Chinese companies here meet our requirements. As a sourcing event, Intertextile Shanghai is the best place to be.”

The fair’s VIP buyer programme also assists buyers in meeting worldwide exhibitors at ease. Mr Bibo Lan is the co-founder of Loft Curtains in the US and he is excited to meet lots of potential suppliers here. “The arrangement for VIPs is satisfying and it helps a lot to have my target exhibitor information in advance. The largest benefit of our visit is that we met Libeco from Belgium, while we also confirmed to work with a blackout supplier at the fair,” he said.

Chinese buyers agreed that Intertextile Shanghai is the most effective sourcing platform in Asia. “Overseas suppliers like Turkey exhibitors are our main interest. So far, we have connected with four to five exhibitors in hall 4 and will place orders with them soon. In terms of exhibitor number and the product range, I feel that the fair has improved a lot. It is my favourite show with a lot of overseas products to discover,” Mr Huang Shenghua, General Manager of Ziranfeng Home Textile Co Ltd said.

Concurrent events inspired the industry

Apart from facilitating business between exhibitors and visitors, the fair also incorporated various design elements via a series of concurrent events. These included display area like Trend Area, International Fiber Art Exhibition and Home Furnishing Crossover Exhibition where participants could find innovative designs and ideas.

This was also the first time the Andrew Martin International Interior Design Summit and the fair took place concurrently. Experts from the interior design, architecture and art sectors were invited to share and discuss their views on the transformation of design in the new information era. Mr Kot Ge, founder of a domestic interior design studio, LSDCASA was delighted to join, and shared: “This show always attracts many top interior designers and it’s my pleasure to meet them here. Interior design and home textiles are closely related and new concepts can bring along improvement.”

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition was organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; and the China Home Textile Association (CHTA). The next Autumn Edition will take place in August 2018, while the Spring Edition runs from 14 – 16 March 2018.
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.

 

Green products to be centre stage at October’s Yarn Expo Autumn ©Messe Frankfurt
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08.09.2017

Green products to be centre stage at October’s Yarn Expo Autumn

  • Debut BCI Pavilion joined by Sateri and Birla Planet Pavilions to showcase eco-friendly products
  • Six special display zones cater to latest industry trends

Green products continue to be sought after more and more by consumers nowadays, and textiles are no exception. In order to promote sustainable development throughout the industry, a number of yarn and fibre manufacturers have endeavoured to introduce green products into the early stages of textile production, and Yarn Expo, as the leading yarn and fibre business platform in Asia, serves as an ideal stage for these suppliers to gain exposure to buyers looking for such products.

Debut BCI Pavilion joined by Sateri and Birla Planet Pavilions to showcase eco-friendly products

  • Debut BCI Pavilion joined by Sateri and Birla Planet Pavilions to showcase eco-friendly products
  • Six special display zones cater to latest industry trends

Green products continue to be sought after more and more by consumers nowadays, and textiles are no exception. In order to promote sustainable development throughout the industry, a number of yarn and fibre manufacturers have endeavoured to introduce green products into the early stages of textile production, and Yarn Expo, as the leading yarn and fibre business platform in Asia, serves as an ideal stage for these suppliers to gain exposure to buyers looking for such products.

Debut BCI Pavilion joined by Sateri and Birla Planet Pavilions to showcase eco-friendly products

Amongst a record number of exhibitors at this October’s Yarn Expo Autumn, the debut BCI Pavilion as well as the Sateri Pavilion and Birla Planet Pavilion that include eco-friendly products are certainly amongst the highlights this year. Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is a global organisation with more than 1,000 members including spinners, weavers and garment manufacturers throughout the entire cotton sector. It aims to promote sustainable cotton production, benefiting workers, customers and the environment as a whole. They will form the BCI Pavilion in Yarn Expo for the first time, with five spinners showcasing their cotton yarn manufactured with eco-friendly cotton.

Sateri is a well-known brand in China which specialises in viscose rayon. This natural and high-quality fibre is made from trees grown on renewable plantations. They are the largest producer of viscose fibre in China with three mills and an annual capacity of 550,000 tons, and also have Oeko-Tex certification. This October, nine other domestic exhibitors will form the Sateri Pavilion to demonstrate their comfortable textiles and skin-friendly hygiene products made from viscose fibre.

With over 50 years of experience in manufacturing cellulosic fibres, Birla Group strives to provide greener, purer and safer products to its customers. The Group has operated in China for three years now, and values Yarn Expo’s effectiveness in helping them to promote their brand and attract a wide range of buyers. “We managed to get connected with a number of downstream buyers at the fair. We have introduced our company and products to them that there is great chance for future cooperation.” said Mr Peter Dong, Senior Manager of Aditya Birla Group.   Coming back this year, the Birla Planet Pavilion will feature three of their highlighted fibres – Birla Viscose, Birla Modal and Birla Spunshades at the fair.

Six special display zones cater to latest industry trends

The textile industry in China is undergoing a structural change with keen competition, so domestic suppliers have to develop innovative and quality products to satisfy the ever-changing markets. To match the specific needs of various buyers, Yarn Expo has established six distinct display zones gathering the leading domestic companies, namely Colourful Chemical Zone, Natural Cotton Yarn Zone, Fancy Yarn Zone, Quality Wool Zone, Green Linen Zone and e-Commerce Zone.

Not only are a number of chemical fibre products with innovative, eco-friendly and health & comfort properties on offer from exhibitors, but visitors can also gain insights into product trends in these areas from the 2017/18 China Fibre Trend Area and Innovative Textile Material Forum, both of which feature in the Colourful Chemical Zone. The Natural Cotton Yarn Zone is another highlight of the three-day show, where exhibitors will showcase their natural cotton yarn and a range of functional products. Around 50 suppliers will also showcase their latest collections in the expanded Fancy Yarn Zone.
In response to the strong demand for fibre and yarn products in China and the Asian region, the coming autumn edition of Yarn Expo will double its exhibition space, and will accommodate around 500 global yarn suppliers from 13 countries and regions. Together with Yarn Expo Autumn 2017, three other textile trade fairs are held concurrently from 11 – 13 October in the same venue: Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition, PH Value and the China International Fashion Fair (CHIC).

Yarn Expo Autumn is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; The Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; China Cotton Textile Association; China Wool Textile Association; China Chemical Fiber Association; China Bast & Leaf Fibres Textiles Association; and China Textile Information Centre.

Trevira GmbH Trevira GmbH
Trevira GmbH
04.08.2017

Joint booth with 18 top clients – Trevira implements a new approach at Heimtextil 2018

At Heimtextil, which is to be held in Frankfurt from 9 to 12 January 2018, Trevira GmbH will be represented together with some important Trevira CS clients in Hall 4.2 at a 1,305 m2 booth.
The core of this joint booth will be a Trevira exhibition. Participating clients will present their latest Trevira CS collections for home textiles and commercially used textiles at individual stands around this core exhibit. The joint stand is located in close proximity to the new exhibition “Interior. Architecture. Hospitality. EXPO” of Messe Frankfurt.
“We are delighted to be able to make a significant contribution to the new thematic focus of Hall 4.2 with our trade fair concept for next year. It enables us to offer a platform to our clients allowing them to reach important decision-makers. In

At Heimtextil, which is to be held in Frankfurt from 9 to 12 January 2018, Trevira GmbH will be represented together with some important Trevira CS clients in Hall 4.2 at a 1,305 m2 booth.
The core of this joint booth will be a Trevira exhibition. Participating clients will present their latest Trevira CS collections for home textiles and commercially used textiles at individual stands around this core exhibit. The joint stand is located in close proximity to the new exhibition “Interior. Architecture. Hospitality. EXPO” of Messe Frankfurt.
“We are delighted to be able to make a significant contribution to the new thematic focus of Hall 4.2 with our trade fair concept for next year. It enables us to offer a platform to our clients allowing them to reach important decision-makers. In

addition, visitors to the trade fair will appreciate being able to find such a large number of Trevira CS novelties and collections in a one-stop-shop,” says Anke Vollenbröker, Head of Marketing at Trevira GmbH.
Trevira CEO Klaus Holz is pleased that the idea of a joint stand has been so well received by their clients. “The high level of demand shows that our concept of a comprehensive partnership with our clients pays off. Our long-standing clients appreciate that we not only offer them high quality and sustainably produced fibres and yarns, but that we also support them with our technical expertise and in marketing their Trevira fabrics.”


The following clients will be represented with a large selection of their beautiful and modern Trevira CS fabrics at the joint booth in January: Baumann Dekor Ges.m.b.H., Engelbert E. Stieger AG, FIDIVI Tessitura Vergnano S.p.A., Jenny Fabrics AG, Johan van den Acker Textielfabriek B.V., Mattes & Ammann GmbH & Co. KG, Pugi R.G. S.R.L., Spandauer Velours GmbH & Co. KG, SR Webatex GmbH / Getzner Textil AG, Swisstulle AG, Tessitura Mario Ghioldi & C. srl, Torcitura Fibre Sintetiche S.p.A., Torcitura Lei Tsu S.r.l., Vlnap a.s. / Wagenfelder Spinning Group, Wintex S.r.l., Mersem Teksil San. Ve Tic. Ltd. Sti, Teksko Kadife Kumas San. Ve Tic. A.S.

More information:
Trevira Heimtextil 2018 Frankfurt
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Trevira GmbH                  

Intertextile Shanghai Home Messe Frankfurt
Intertextile Shanghai Home
27.04.2017

August’s Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles provides opportunities in the rejuvenated Chinese home textiles market

With less than four months to go before Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles takes place, the domestic market is showing strong signs of rejuvenation. China’s economy has stabilised recently, with 2016 GDP recording a 6.7% increase and reaching USD 10.7 trillion, while the National Bureau of Statistics also stated that the total sales of consumer goods last year rose 10.4% to nearly USD 4.8 trillion. Not only will the estimated 10 million couples getting married every year contribute to the strong demand for home textiles products, but the ascending living standards resulting from increased urbanisation together with the flourishing hospitality industry are also driving forces for the market. Apart from the domestic market, the Chinese home textiles industry is also actively opening up new markets around the world, particularly in the ASEAN region where exports continue to increase.

With less than four months to go before Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles takes place, the domestic market is showing strong signs of rejuvenation. China’s economy has stabilised recently, with 2016 GDP recording a 6.7% increase and reaching USD 10.7 trillion, while the National Bureau of Statistics also stated that the total sales of consumer goods last year rose 10.4% to nearly USD 4.8 trillion. Not only will the estimated 10 million couples getting married every year contribute to the strong demand for home textiles products, but the ascending living standards resulting from increased urbanisation together with the flourishing hospitality industry are also driving forces for the market. Apart from the domestic market, the Chinese home textiles industry is also actively opening up new markets around the world, particularly in the ASEAN region where exports continue to increase.


Along with the national 13th Five-Year Plan, the home textiles industry has also set its own development plan for the coming five years. Industry leaders, the China National Textile and Apparel Council and the China Home Textile Association, have announced that the home textiles industry is to be modernised by incorporating more innovative, technological and artistic elements. Annual growth of 5.5% and 3.2% for revenue and exports, respectively, are targeted, while automation is to be further promoted to enhance productivity.
Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd added that the prevalent whole-home trend in China will also stimulate the market as a whole. “More and more companies are starting to promote the whole-home concept which emphasises unified styles of decoration throughout the entire home to customers. Compared to demonstrating home textile products separately, showcasing whole-home furnishing is more appealing to Chinese buyers and will encourage sales. The synergy among products, especially those between home textile products and furniture is the emerging trend at present,” said Ms Wen.

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Messe Frankfurt