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Sustainable Innovations #2: Flower Matter

"Flower Matter" by Irene Purasachit
SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS Spring.Summer 23 #2

8. March 2022

Whether for the home, in a restaurant or as a gift for loved ones – beautiful bouquets of flowers bring joy in many situations in life. The problem: flowers planted for commercial sale have a very limited lifespan. Once they are in the vase, they wilt after a few days and are thrown away – about 40 percent of the flowers are never sold, so florists have to dispose of them themselves. Irene Purasachit, a designer living in Finland, gives these flowers a second life – driven by the vast amounts of flower waste that are produced daily at the markets in her home country of Thailand.

She recycles them into fabric and paper, from which she makes sustainable bags, purses or flower paper. This not only creates new, biodegradable and plastic-free products – it also saves tons of waste.

For her Flower Matter project, she creates, among other things, “Flower Paper”, a paper made of 100 percent flower stems and leaves. Unique one-offs: the paper varies in colour and structure – depending on the type of flower used. With her “Flaux” material – the word stands for Flower and Flexible Sheet – she creates an all-natural, leather-like fabric that is then made into purses and bags for her collection.

For Flaux, she mainly uses roses and carnations. The colour palette: natural, classic reds, soft pinks, bold orange and soft yellows – there’s something for everyone.

“Even though I am still in a considerably early stage of the materials’ development, I have been facing many dilemmas on what really is sustainable throughout my journey of Flower Matter. For example, how can I create a completely natural, biodegradable material from flower waste that can live up to the market’s high expectations on its properties (extremely durable, waterproof, etc)? Ultimately, I learned that it is extremely hard to maintain all expectations. Aside from my intention to continue developing my flower materials as ecologically as possible, I also want to challenge the market’s perceptions toward innovative materials. I do think that in order to move forward to a more sustainable world, we must learn to use and to work with new materials in a different way than the highly industrialised processes we are used to now.”

– Irene Purasachit

www.irenepurasachit.com

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Sustainable Innovations SS23 #1: Bacteria to wear by Lionne van Deursen >>

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Holistic sustainability? Thanks to these ReSOURCE Additionals

ReSOURCE Additionals Spring.Summer 23
#1

26. February 2022

ReSOURCE is the sourcing platform for environmentally friendly and responsibly produced textiles, clothing and accessories. Search, discover and connect – all in one place. Source sustainable materials online anytime www.resource-textiles.com

Over 180 ReSOURCE materials have reached us this season – together with the samples from the Autumn.Winter 22/23 season, more than 560 innovative fabrics & additionals from 87 companies are now being presented to you in our manufacturer and material search.

Holistic sustainability does not end with the selection of the textiles – the trims and accessories are crucial! We present the first Spring.Summer 23 developments of our ReSOURCE Additionals exhibitors

A-TEX Germany GmbH
Gunold GmbH
Knopf Schäfer GmbH
Unizip SRL

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A-TEX Germany GmbH

“SWAY” towards Sustainability – A-Tex’ latest collection is a pledge to conscious solutions for fashion brands. To facilitate recycling, the company which is part of Trimco Group has focused on single-material choices rather than material blends, multiple-use innovative packaging and minimisation of material waste. Split into Contemporary, Sport, Formal and Denim, the “SWAY” collection merges bold colours and fonts with cutting-edge materials, high design impact and low carbon footprint.

The latest ReSource materials from A-TEX, for example, rely on recycled materials, leather alternatives made from apple waste or natural materials such as sugar cane, bamboo or cork.

<< PACKAGING BOX MADE OF SUGAR CANE

Categories: Organic/Natural
Composition: 100% Sugar Cane, biobased source
Usage: Packaging

Categories: Organic/Natural, Recycled
Composition: 100% rec Paper
Certifications: BSCI, FSC, GRS

Categories: Biodegradable, Innovative Alternatives, Recycled
Composition: 100% Paper
Certifications: BSCI, FSC

Categories: Leather & Alternatives
Composition: Apple leather, apple powder, polyurethane – reduces the use of PU by combining it with waste products from pressed apples.
Certifications: BSCI

Categories: Recycled
Composition: 50% Silicones, 50% Recycled Fibres
Certifications: BSCI, STANDARD 100 by Oeko-Tex®

Categories: Organic/Natural
Composition: 100% Paper
Certifications: FSC

Categories: Recycled
Composition: 100% rec Polyester
Certifications: GRS

Categories: Organic/Natural
Composition: 100% Paper
Certifications: FSC

Categories: Biodegradable
Composition: 10% Polyactid, 90% Polybutylenterephthalat

Categories: Innovative Alternatives
Composition: 100% Polyethylen

Categories: Recycled
Composition: Polyethylen, Recycled Fibres
Certifications: GRS

Categories: Recycled
Composition: 100% Recycled Fibres
Certifications: BSCI

Categories: Recycled
Composition: brass, rec nylon
Certifications: BSCI

Categories: Recycled
Composition: 100% rec Polyurethan
Certifications: BSCI, GRS

Categories: Natural, Recycled
Composition: Bamboo, rec Polyester
Certifications: BSCI, GRS

Categories: Organic/Natural
Composition: 100% Cotton
Certifications: BCI, BSCI, STANDARD 100 by Oeko-Tex®

Categories: Recycled
Composition: 100% rec Polyester
Certifications: BSCI, GRS, STANDARD 100 by Oeko-Tex®

Categories: Natural
Composition: 50% cork, 48% mixed material, 2% binder
Certifications: BSCI

Categories: Recycled
Composition: Polyester, rec Polyester
Certifications: BSCI, GRS, STANDARD 100 by Oeko-Tex®

Categories: Leather & Alternatives, Recycled
Composition: 100% rec Leather
Certifications: BSCI

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Gunold GmbH

With the new organic cotton thread COTTY BIO, Gunold offers the industry a more comprehensive sustainability, even for embroidery and effect threads. The COTTY BIO consists of high-quality Egyptian cotton and is GOTS certified cultivated, twisted and dyed as well as certified with Oeko-Tex Standard 100. Extensive testing guarantees that COTTY BIO has the same excellent runnability as conventional COTTY. COTTY BIO is currently offered as COTTY BIO 30 in 10 modern colors and in the thickness Nm 50/2; dtex 200*2.

Name: Gunold SULKY
Categories: Biodegradable, Regenerated Celulosics
Composition: 100% Viscose
Certifications: FSC, STANDARD 100 by Oeko-Tex®

Name: Gunold COTTY BIO
Categories: Biodegradable, GOTS, Organic/Natural
Composition: 100% kbA Cotton
Certifications: GOTS, STANDARD 100 by Oeko-Tex®

www.gunold.de/en/

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Knopf Schäfer GmbH

Knopf Schäfer explored three summer themes: Hybrid Smartness – Tailoring remains top but casual and smart. Adventure Resort – Sporty aesthetics play with artisanal details. Active Performance – Functionality meets urban lifestyle. Matching buttons and accessories have been developed for all themes, with special highlights in shape, colour and finish. According to the importance of sustainability, the button expert is showing a comprehensive real corozo collection.

<< COROZZO BUTTONS

Categories: GOTS, Organic/Natural
Composition: 100% Corozzo: Renewable resource, Ivory by nature, grain reveals through dyeing
Certifications: GOTS, STANDARD 100 by Oeko-Tex®

www.knopf-schaefer.de/en

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Unizip SRL

Unizip’s new collection shows the creative process from a sustainable perspective while keeping the connection up-to-date with new summer trends for Spring.Summer 23. The zipper specialist aim is to create recycled zippers but also standard ones, playing with colors and new shapes. The offer ranges from basic zippers to new ideas which allow all customers to make their own customization. Innovation is the key.

<< RECYCLED ZIPPERS

Categories: Recycled
Composition: 6% Cupro, 28% rec Polyester, 23% Metal
Certifications: GRS

www.unizip.it

Categories: Recycled
Composition: 60% rec Polyester, 4% Polyester, 33% Metal
Certifications: GRS

Categories: Recycled
Composition: 37% rec Polyester, 27% Polyester, 33% Metal
Certifications: GRS

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Bacteria to wear

"Biotic" by Studio Lionne van Deursen from Uden in the Netherlands
SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS Spring.Summer 23 #1

22. February 2022

Take yeast, bacteria and sweetened green tea – this mix becomes a biodegradable, resistant and highly flexible material after a fermentation process. How it works? Microbes spin nano fibres of bacterial cellulose onto a surface. Once this layer dries, it becomes a solid material with properties very similar to leather. The thickness of the fabric can be easily adjusted during the growth process: Depending on the duration of the growth, it either becomes more unstable and thinner or firmer and thicker. Depending on the thickness, different nuances and different translucencies are created in the material. With these material properties, there are various design possibilities: For example, when wet, a texture can be applied that remains visible even when completely dry. The colour of the fabric can also be easily changed due to its high absorption capacity. Trial and error therefore pays off. Experiments with plant dyes and dyes from fruit waste have resulted in a fabric collection with bright colours, different light transmission and varied patterns.

Living organisms that produce environmentally friendly materials – this stands for the “Biotic” project of the Lionne van Deursen studio from Uden in the Netherlands dedicated to material research and product design, which was launched in 2019. Through various experiments, the team generates insights into the incredible variety of new and bio-based materials. The advantages speak for themselves: only local resources are required for the production of the material and only plant-based means are used for dyeing. This results not only in sustainable materials, but above all in a sustainable production process.

“The goal of the project is to develop sustainable products with materials that are not harmful for the environment. The project shows the possibilities of a biologically grown material. The material created by living microorganisms is biodegradable and strong while remaining a high flexibility.”

– Lionne van Deursen

www.lionnevandeursen.com

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Searching for the most sustainable Fabrics of the season?

ReSOURCE Fabrics Spring.Summer 23
#1

17. February 2022

More than 180 ReSOURCE materials have reached us this season – together with the samples from the Autumn.Winter 22/23 season, more than 560 innovative fabrics & additionals from 87 companies are now being presented to you in our manufacturer and material search.

Sustainable textiles are always nude, plain and boring?

Not with these Spring.Summer 23 developments from our ReSOURCE exhibitors

Alarga Textile
Elissa Stampa
Sundag Heinrich
Tejidos Royo
Zeynar

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Alarga Textile

Categories: GOTS, Organic/Natural
Composition: 100% kbT Wool
Weigth: 340 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Fleece, Wool fabrics

Alarga Textile offers a large selection of different materials in a wide variety of colors and prints with a special focus on GOTS certification as well as on wool from controlled organic animal husbandry (kbT) and cotton from controlled organic cultivation (kbA).

Categories: GOTS, Organic/Natural
Composition: 100% kbT Wool
Weigth: 220 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Fleece, Wool fabrics

Categories: GOTS, Organic/Natural
Composition: 70% kbT Wool, 30% Silk
Weigth: 180 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Silk fabrics, Wool fabrics

Categories: GOTS, Organic/Natural
Composition: 70% kbT Wool, 30% Silk
Weigth: 180 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Silk fabrics, Wool fabrics

Categories: GOTS, Organic/Natural
Composition: 100% kbA Cotton
Weigth: 250 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Cotton fabrics, Jacquard

Categories: GOTS, Organic/Natural
Composition: 100% kbT Wool
Weigth: 200 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel

Categories: GOTS, Organic/Natural
Composition: 70% kbT Wool, 30% Silk
Weigth: 180 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Jersey fabrics, Wool fabrics

Categories: GOTS, Organic/Natural
Composition: 100% kbA Cotton
Weigth: 380 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Cotton, Plush & Teddy

Categories: GOTS, Organic/Natural
Composition: 100% kbA Cotton
Weigth: 380 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Cotton fabrics, Plush & Teddy

Categories: GOTS, Regenerated Celulosics
Composition: 70% kbT Wool, 30% Tencel®
Weigth: 220 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Regenerative Textiles, Wool fabrics

Categories: GOTS, Regenerated Celulosics
Composition: 70% kbT Wool, 30% Tencel®
Weigth: 200 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Jersey fabrics, Regenerative Textiles, Wool fabrics

Categories: GOTS, Organic/Natural
Composition: 70% kbT Wool, 30% Silk
Weigth: 180 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Silk fabrics, Wool fabrics

Categories: GOTS, Organic/Natural
Composition: 95% kbA Cotton, 5% Elastan
Weigth: 200 g/sqm
Speciality: Digital Druck
Uses: Apparel, Cotton fabrics, Jersey fabrics

Categories: GOTS, Organic/Natural
Composition: 100% kbT Wolle
Weigth: 220 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Wool fabrics

Categories: GOTS, Organic/Natural
Composition: 100% kbT Wolle
Weigth: 220 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Jacquard, Wool fabrics

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Elissa Stampa

Categories: Recycled
Composition: 100% Polyester
Weigth: 90 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Recycled Textiles

Categories: Regenerated Celulosics
Composition: 96% Viscose, 4% Elastan
Weigth: 200 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Regenerative Textiles, Viscose fabrics

Turkish company Elissa Stampa bets on natural or recycled fabrics as well as regenerated textiles made of a cellulose based fibre produced in a closed cycle (at least 95%).

Categories: Organic/Natural
Composition: 11% Polyamid, 88% Cotton, 1% Elastan-Lycra
Weigth: 200 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Cotton fabrics

Categories: Regenerated Celulosics
Composition: 100% Lyocell
Weigth: 105 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Regenerative Textiles

Categories: Organic/Natural
Composition: 98% Cotton, 2% Elastan
Weigth: 280 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Cotton textiles

www.elissastampa.com

Elissa Stampa Instagram

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Sundag Heinrich

SUNDAGTEX by Heinrich Sundag stands for fashionable knitted fabrics in the field of natural textiles for 20 years already – qualities made of linen, hemp and kapok as well as blends of cotton with linen, hemp or nettle determine the collection.

Categories: Organic/Natural
Composition: 80% Cotton, 20% Linen
Weigth: 154 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Cotton fabrics, Jersey fabrics, Linen fabrics

Categories: Organic/Natural
Composition: 67% Cotton, 33% Hemp
Weigth: 200 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Cotton fabrics, Hemp textiles, Jersey fabrics

Categories: GOTS, Organic/Natural
Composition: 100% Merino Wool
Weigth: 300 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Wool fabrics

www.sundagtex.de

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Tejidos Royo

Spanish company Tejidos Royo is an expert in Spinning, Indigo Dyeing, Weaving, Piece dyeing & Special finishes. Their entire denim collection is dyed with DRYINDIGO and DRYBLACK. This means: ZERO WATER, reduction of chemical and engery usage.

Categories: Denim, Recycled, Regenerated Celulosics
Composition: 2% Elastan, 8% Elastomultiester, 30% Cotton, 30% rec Cotton, 30% Lyocell
Weigth: 250 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Cotton fabrics, Jeans, Denim, Regenerative Textiles
Certifications: BCI, BSCI, GRS, STANDARD 100 by Oeko-Tex®

Categories: Denim, Eco Finished, Recycled
Composition: 69% Cotton, 29% rec Cotton, 2% Elastan
Weigth: 350 g/sqm
Uses: Cotton fabrics, Jeans, Denim, Recycelte Textiles
Certifications: BCI, BSCI, GRS, STANDARD 100 by Oeko-Tex®

www.tejidosroyo.com

Tejidos Royo Instagram

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Zeynar Mensucat

Zeynar Mensucat convinces with an annual production capacity of 4,680,000 kg (20% digital printing, 50% printing, 30% dyeing/washing). The lively and dynamic collection follows the philosophy of respect for nature using eco-friendly technologies.

Categories: Regenerated Celulosics
Composition: 5% Polyester, 90% Tencel®, 5% Elastan
Weigth: 340 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Jersey fabrics, Lenzing™ Technology

Categories: Organic/Natural
Composition: 95% Bamboo, 5% Elastan
Weigth: 240 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Jersey fabrics

Categories: Organic/Natural
Composition: 95% Cotton, 5% Elastan
Weigth: 255 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Cotton fabrics, Jersey fabrics

Categories: Organic/Natural
Composition: 100% Cotton
Weigth: 170 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Cotton fabrics, Jersey fabrics

Categories: Regenerated Celulosics
Composition: 100% Tencel®
Weigth: 145 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Jersey fabrics, Lenzing™ Technology, Regenerative Textiles

Categories: Recycled
Composition: 67% Cotton, 29% rec Polyester, 4% Elastan
Weigth: 180 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Jersey fabrics

Categories: Recycled
Composition: 66% Cotton, 29% rec Polyester, 5% Elastan
Weigth: 240 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Jersey fabrics, Recycled Textiles

Categories: Regenerated Celulosics
Composition: 35% Cotton, 35% Modal, 25% Polyester, 5% Elastan
Weigth: 325 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Cotton fabrics, Modal, Polyester fabrics, Regenerative Textiles

Categories: Regenerated Celulosics
Composition: 95% Modal, 5% Elastan
Weigth: 150 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Jersey fabrics, Lenzing™ Technology, Regenerative Textiles

Categories: Regenerated Celulosics
Composition: 96% ECOVERO™, 4% Elastan
Weigth: 200 – 220 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Jersey fabrics

Categories: Regenerated Celulosics
Composition: 67% Polyester, 33% Viscose
Weigth: 290 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Polyester fabrics, Regenerative Textiles, Viscose fabrics

Categories: Natural
Composition: 70% Cotton, 30% Linen
Weigth: 120-130 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Cotton fabrics, Jersey fabrics, Linen fabrics

Categories: GOTS, Organic/Natural
Composition: 98% kbA Cotton, 2% Elastan
Weigth: 250 g/sqm
Uses: Apparel, Cotton fabrics, Jersey fabrics

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Release of the new CLO version 6.0 >>

KEYHOUSE's CLO Virtual Fashion stands for future vision and collaborative collection development

CLO VIRTUAL FASHION'S EXPERTISE IN EFFICIENT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
KEYHOUSE Spring.Summer 23

15. February 2022

No MUNICH FABRIC START without our Innovation Hub KEYHOUSE! Although our shows unfortunately could not take place physically at the end of January, we would like to give our long term partners and exhibitors the chance to present their developments for Spring.Summer 23 online.

As a digital specialist from Munich, CLO Virtual Fashion stands for future vision and collaborative design development.

CLO Virtual Fashion is leading the market by digitally merging, consolidating, and converging all components related to digital garments. From 3D garment design software, digital asset management and collaborative design development platform, to consumer facing services such as virtual fitting on e-commerce, all of CLO’s products and services provide users the most efficient product development experience within the garment industry.

“Step beyond design.

Streamline your design development process with the power of true-to-life 3D garment simulation.

Show your creativity with CLO Virtual Fashion.”

www.clo3d.com

CLO Instagram

More information about CLO’s futuristic 3D Design Process can be found in this blog article:

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Experience further innovations and forward-looking developments at the first independent BLUEZONE X KEYHOUSE Show from 3 – 4 May 2022.

www.frameless-asia-pacific.com

This season's sustainable buttons, zippers & Co. are colourful & trendy

TRIMS STAND OUT THROUGH AN ECO-FRIENDLY APPROACH & UNEXPECTED COLOUR COMBINATIONS
ADDITIONALS Spring.Summer 23 #2

7. February 2022

Although MUNICH FABRIC START and BLUEZONE couldn’t be realised physically in the end of January, we want to give our beloved exhibitors and long-term partners the chance to present their collections for Spring.Summer 23 online. We are presenting the most inspiring developments, prints and innovations in all our areas: FABRICS, ADDITIONALS, BLUEZONE, DESIGN STUDIOS, SOURCING & KEYHOUSE.

For the Spring.Summer 23 season the idea of colourful & trendy is standing out the most when it comes to trims, buttons, ribbons and labels. Unexpected and unique colour combinations and dazzling sparkles are what adds Spring.Summer 23 collections a contemporary style on top of the eco-friendly approach.

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DEVETEX

For the upcoming Spring.Summer 23 season, DEVETEX is focusing on natural, light & stretchy materials. In light of the current economic challenges, DEVETEX wants to support its customers not only with the creative input in terms of materials, colours and designs but also with improved service. Which is why many materials are available in the NOS program, from stock or with small MOQs.

www.devetex.com

DEVETEX Instagram

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Frameless Asia Pacific Limited

Spring.Summer 23 focuses on strong visual branding through the use of tactile surface textures and characterised by unexpected color combinations. Multifunctional accessories balance versatility with simplicity while sculptural shapes are bold yet minimalistic. Frameless Asia Pacific’s aim is to produce as sustainably as possible, recycling materials where possible and promoting the 3D visualisation capabilities on the Frameless Trim app to save unnecessary sampling.

Frameless Asia Pacific Instagram

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TEXCART

The Spring.Summer 23 collection of Texcart gives you renewed joy: brightness, brilliance, dazzling sparkle. Light becomes tangible, transforming itself into matter through oleographic and reflective surfaces. Silhouettes have a relaxed vibe, the shapes interact with colors embracing them in regular designs, suitable for each garment.

TEXCART offers an eco-responsible collection too, made with certified eco-sustainable materials and techniques.

www.texcart.com

Texcart Instagram

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TEXTRA

“Our values of innovation, diversity, knowledge and focus on solutions are always at the core of everything we do! Also when it comes to new materials and less wasteful and damaging processes.”

For the Spring.Summer 23 collection, Textra developed 4 new themes in which the company blends the 40 years of experience with new thoughts, innovation and sustainability.

www.textra.dk

Textra Instagram

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Vostex

Vostex loves to experiment with new, vibrant colors for their design concepts. The key is not to be afraid of using new color mixes & find a special way to create an interesting piece. Vostex’ unique palette is ideal for branding inspiration and design: Bold combinations infusing personality into collections that ooze contemporary style!

www.vostex.com

Vostex Instagram

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>> Reise-Informationspaket

by Martyna Lotkowska

The countdown is on

Only one week to go until MUNICH FABRIC START AW 22/23 & BLUEZONE

24. August 2021

The time has come: for months we have been working towards welcoming the textile industry back to a physical show in Munich again. We are all the more grateful to be able to realise MUNICH FABRIC START from 31/08 – 02/09/2021 in the MOC Munich and BLUEZONE from 31/08 – 01/09/2021 on the newly designed Zenith area with an international portfolio of around 1,000 collections.

In keeping with the seasonal title of MUNICH FABRIC START – RISE – you are invited to get inspired, meet long-term partners and finally discover materials live again in their diversity and depth.

Save your ticket now

“We couldn’t be happier at the moment, because in a few days we will finally bring the textile industry back together in Munich! As organisers, we have literally turned every stone in order to create a safe, creative environment for the industry for efficient work and inspiration. In addition to the high-quality supplier portfolio, we are very proud to be able to offer known and valued services such as free lunch and coffee bars despite the situation, as well as numerous innovations: for example, a newly designed sustainability area ReSOURCE X SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS for sourcing of future-oriented materials, an event program with panel discussions and keynotes with international experts and a BLUEZONE with an 80’s atmosphere which is fusioning with the innovation hub KEYHOUSE.”

Sebastian Klinder, Managing Director Munich Fabric Start

Our priority: your health & safety!

We are aware of our great responsibility and have done everything to ensure that the entire event area is Covid-19 compliant. Of course, our extensive hygiene concept meets the official requirements and even goes a few steps further.

Please pay particular attention to the following 3 points for your carefree, safe visit to the trade fair:

COUNTRY ENTRY & EXIT

Please inform yourself proactively about the travel information for your country to and from Germany as well as about the exceptions for trade show visitors.

“3 SCREENING RULES“: TESTED/ RECOVERED / VACCINATED

Please have a valid Covid-19 test, a recovered certificate or a vaccination certificate to hand upon arrival at the show. Compliance with the „3 Screening Rules“ will be checked daily at screening stations.

FFP2 MASK REQUIREMENT

On the entire exhibition grounds, visitors are required to wear a FFP2 mask.

We have summarised further detailed information for you here, e.g. on the validity of the evidence and travel information:

>> Hygiene Concept

Now online for you: Brand Search, Hall Plans, Trend Book Sale & Event Program

Our new homepage www.munichfabricstart.com offers complete information: Under THE SHOW, you can now use the brand search and detailed hall plans to research all exhibiting suppliers and showcased collections and plan your show visit. Under VISIT you will find helpful tips on travel, parking and hotels.

The new Trend Book presenting the 5 trend topics of MUNICH FABRIC START as well as the 4 denim trend topics of BLUEZONE is already available for purchase online, the Colour Code will also be available soon after the trade show.

The coal bunker on the Zenith area will be a Covid-19 compliant meeting point for live speeches, panel discussions and networking. The complete overview of the trend presentations, expert talks, panel discussions and keynotes can be found in the event program.

Some highlights are:

Tuesday, 31/08/21, 30am: NEWTOPIA OR DYSTOPIA – How to design and inspire such a polarised world? Keynote by David Shah, Publisher & CEO View Publications
Tuesday, 31/08/21, 2.00pm: CLOSING THE LOOP – How circular can the supply chain be? Panel discussion with Adriana Galijasevic, Tricia Carey, Shahar Livne and moderator Sabine Kühnl
Tuesday, 31/08/21, 3.30pm: THE VISION OF A NEW TEXTILES ECONOMY. Mini lecture by Muchaneta Kapfunde, Founding Editor-in-Chief FashNerd.com
Wednesday, 01/09/21, 10.30am: DIVING INTO THE BLUEZONE DENIM TRENDS. Trend presentation by Tilmann Wröbel, Creative Director & Founder Monsieur-T. Denim Lifestyle Studio
Wednesday, 01/09/21, 12.00pm: MATERIAL CHALLENGES – How to make fabrics functional, fashionable and sustainable. Innovations panel by Sabine Kühnl, Executive Editor THE SPIN OFF

>> BRAND SEARCH

>> TREND BOOK

>> EVENT PROGRAM

Save your ticket for Munich Fabric Start & Bluezone now!

MUNICH FABRIC START
Tue, 31/08, 9.30am – 6.30pm

Wed, 01/09, 9.30am – 6.30pm

Thu, 02/09, 9.30am – 4.00pm

MOC Munich

Lilienthalallee 40
80939 Munich

BLUEZONE

Tue, 31/08, 9.30am – 6.30pm

Wed, 01/09, 9.30am – 6.30pm

Zenith Area
Lilienthalallee 29
80939 Munich

Germany

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25/01 – 27/01/2022

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25/01 – 26/01/2022

by Alison Baxter

RISE: Autumn.Winter 22/23

Munich Fabric Start presents the new Autumn.Winter 22/23 seasonal theme: RISE

14. June 2021

Autumn.Winter 22/23 welcomes a new world of connectivity. The guiding theme and dedicated focus for the upcoming edition of Munich Fabric Start celebrates and perpetuates the meaningful connection to unite the industry under the seasonal title ‘RISE’.

A reality bound by a global pandemic stirs the industry to reinvent itself once again. New perspectives bring us closer together and give rise to dreams, visions and collections that brighten and uplift our world. Emotion is infused in our future as we seek out joy and comfort with a warmed sense of connection.

Sensitive and in tune with our surroundings, we are in close touch with our haptic senses as we long for connection on many levels. We are reassured by our analog experiences as we explore the feel and the nature of our tactile world. Be it material or emotional, our textiles reflect a kind of lightness, expressing the joy of celebration and party, we let go and are entertained. A collaborative spirit drives our digital world as we network using 3D technology – we excel our visions, planning and design processes to reach new levels.

With RISE, we strengthen what unites us as part of a global thrivability movement. Holistic and transparent concepts, from fiction to reality, guiding a path towards circular economy, from fiber to fiber. We witness the fusion of nature and technology as hemp becomes the new mainspring for natural fibers and materials. Education plays an important role in the development of anti-greenwashing, climate-friendly visions and inclusion of looks, gender and body shapes, as well as new modular models in order to be able to react more flexibly to the market. All of which embrace the growing feelings that less is more, better quality is more.

We define our limits in order to push beyond them. Pragmatic solutions lead us to discover the joy in reduced colours and collection materials. Thinking beyond what was previously possible. We move forward with digitization, enjoying its advantages with a relaxed ease and assurance we ultimately bring us closer with our natural world.

MUNICH FABRIC START
31/08 – 02/09/2021

BLUEZONE
31/08 – 01/09/2021