FABRIC HIGHLIGHTS & MATERIAL NOVELTIES FOR AUTUMN.WINTER 25/26 - PART I
At the upcoming MUNICH FABRIC START, around 600 international suppliers will present their material innovations for all apparel segments in the FABRICS Area. The complete product portfolio of fashionable woven and knitted fabrics made of wool, cotton, silk, blends and functional fibres will be presented here. For the Autumn.Winter 25/26 season, we present some new products and highlights from international producers in our FABRICS blog posts:
6DIAS
6Dias Têxteis Internacionais is a company that produces and sells fabrics. They have a wide variety of compositions and structures, with different finishes. They also have a wide range of denim in different compositions and weights. New this season, they present their fabrics with sustainable fibers from new origins.
Portugal – Hall 3 | E 03
BITZER & SINGLE GmbH
The autumn.winter season with Bitzer + Single GmbH will be full of colour, texture and volume!
The look and feel appears three-dimensional. Jacquard techniques in spacers from Borgini Jersey and elastic tapes from Fritz Moll ensure high visibility and support in sports and leisure. In the field of workwear collections, materials made from Coolmax ® fibers are once again at the top of the rankings.
Another major topic is also developing outside the textile supply chain. Bitzer + Single wants to act even more strongly than before as a service provider and networker and share the experience of the past decades with its customers. With intuition and their knowledge of the industry, they bring their existing and new customers together in a targeted manner, thereby creating new links for a stable supply chain.
Germany – Hall 4 | G 03
M.M.R.A.
M.M.R.A. is a Portuguese family business with 40 years of experience in circular knitting. It exports to several international markets, presents a wide range of natural, organic, recycled and synthetic products. Among the innovations, the use of compositions with mixtures of recycled viscose, organic cotton, recycled cupro, nettle, hemp, banana with pineapple and linen stands out. M.M.R.A. is committed to Oeko-Tex®, GOTS, GRS and OCS certifications.
Portugal – Hall 4 | G 04
POLYTEX STOFFEN B.V.
This season, our collection dives deep into themes of sustainability and modernity. They’ve curated a palette that mixes rich, earthy tones like deep green, warm brown, red, and ochre yellow with cooler, industrial hues and a soft pastel range. Their styles range from contemporary minimalist designs to layered, textured fabrics that embody a sense of luxury and comfort. Abstract designs and vibrant color-blocking, including bold combinations of red and pink, are prominent, following the latest trends. Standout pieces feature minimalist prints on woven jacquard, adding subtle yet striking detail to their fabrics.
The Netherlands – Hall 4 | A 06
VERHEES TEXTILES
Verhees Textiles’ Vibrant New Collection immediately captures your attention with its striking colours and large prints. Bright shades like Fierce Fuchsia, Cheerful Cobalt, and Lucious Lime, paired with bold designs, make a powerful statement. They bring energy and vibrancy to the textile industry and beyond.
The Netherlands – Hall 4 | A 02
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