ADDITIONALS
HIGHLIGHTS & NOVELTIES FOR AUTUMN.WINTER 25/26 - PART II
The latest developments for buttons, ribbons, decorative stones, closures, linings, lace, embroidery, interlinings as well as labeling and branding solutions will be presented by around 150 leading international ingredients and accessories suppliers in the ADDITIONALS Area at MUNICH FABRIC START. Explore some of the novelties here in our ADDITIONALS blog posts:
NILÖRN
Centered around design, materials, and innovation, their collections aim to showcase how brands can seamlessly integrate their preferred materials into trims, labels, and packaging without compromising on tactile or visual creativity and aesthetics. Examples include their 100% biobased MIRUM® patches, various types of FSC™-certified paper strings, and paper tags printed with Algae Ink™.
Germany – H1 | B 01
“Find trims, labels, and packaging without compromising on tactile or visual creativity and aesthetics.”
KNOPF SCHÄFER
In the current fall/winter 2025/26 collection, Knopf Schäfer is focusing on sustainability and has expanded its expertise. New colour and laser accents in real corozzo stand for high-quality manufacturing. The focus is on sophisticated materials such as real horn, urea and quality polyester. Timeless pieces in metal are a must. Cherry and purple dark moon tones provide a certain depth and are rounded off with subtle camel tones.
Germany – H1 | D 03
“The focus is on sophisticated materials such as real horn, urea and quality polyester.”
STUDIO 9
Introducing EDITION by STUDIO 9: a fusion of creativity and coherence. For the first time, STUDIO 9’s new collection encompasses complete product and retail branding concepts across all product categories – from trims to packaging, in-store decorations, and designs of store environments. Embracing the themes of fashion sport, tailoring/jewellery, and vintage denim, EDITION showcases how ‘branding in every detail’ is essential to creating impactful brand experiences.
Denmark – H1 | C 10
“A fusion of creativity and coherence.”
QST EUROPE
Each season, QST Europe carefully prepares a collection of printed designs, in line with the latest seasonal trend forecasts. For the Autumn/Winter 25/26 collection, they offer a fine range of prints that embody the essence of deep wintery colors and patterns.
This season, their designs draw inspiration from the serene and captivating beauty of winter landscapes. Rich, moody hues such as deep blues and burgundy dominate the palette, evoking a sense of warmth and elegance.
QST Europe’s Autumn/Winter 25/26 pocketing fashion collection is not just about fashion; it is about creating a sensory experience through thoughtfully selected designs and premium materials. They invite you to explore these designs and discover how they can elevate your garments with their unique blend of trendsetting style and superior quality.
Romania – H1 | D 14
“Their designs draw inspiration from the serene and captivating beauty of winter landscapes.”
TEXCART
Dark and rich colors prevail such as burgundy, navy blue, tobacco and chocolate-brown but they’re often paired with neutral shades such as grey and beige. They represent the beauty of transformation and the lines are well-defined, for a winter collection that maintains a contemporary style. It’s a wide offering for designers who love to combine traditional elements with modern details to create garments that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Italy – H1 | D 02
“Burgundy, navy blue, tobacco and chocolate are paired with neutrals such as grey and beige.”
HACKENBERG TEXTIL GROUP
Discover the new autumn/winter 2025/2026 collection from Hackenberg Textile Group and be inspired by the four colour and theme areas: Icery, Earthery, Infinite and Hybrid Couture. The four themes represent a wide variety of trends in colours, designs and materials and combine the innovations in the areas of tape, waistband, textile and label. The colours range from classic shades of blue and grey to warm earth tones and strong, radiant colours. The meaningful designs set the strong statements and can be found as pocket lining or in waistband.
Germany – H1 | E 08
“Discover a wide variety of trends in colours, designs and materials.”
Icery
Icery stands for various geometric and graphic designs in cold blue and grey shades. These minimal prints are perfect combiners for all product groups and never out of fashion.
Earthery
Earthery combines warm earth tones such as brown, olive and orange gradations with earth-inspired designs. The shapes and images of the earth are multifaceted – like these prints and optics.
Infinite
Futuristic – Mysterious – Galactic! Three keywords which describe the theme Infinite perfectly. The prints and yarns reflect the shimmer of stars and show galactic details in intensive colors.
Hybrid Couture
Hybrid Couture connects different elements. It combines well-known patterns such as paisleys or stripes with new elements and gives them a new modernity.
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