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BLUEZONE: The urban jungle vibes
BLUEZONE Spring.Summer 23 #3
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.
Our BLUEZONE experts ADA DENIM, Bregla Denim, Denim House, Denim Team and Dera Giyim present high-quality SS23 collections, that will bring sustainability into a fast paced city-life.
ADA DENIM
ADA Denim presents four core themes: Active Angles, a creative approach to casual wear through multipurpose fabrics that can easily shift between different environments and needs. Core Guides, tech-enhanced structures that encourage an innovative approach to versatile outdoor wear. Light Souls, that offer blended qualities which enable fluid shapes, mood-boosting weaves and purposeful designs. As well as Urban Visions that deliver an array of smart-casual looks that refreshes classic silhouettes.
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Bregla Denim
Bregla Denim introduces “The New Modern” concept, a sophisticated collection based on a circular approach with the features of soft feeling and easy-comfort city vibe. The collection includes key elements in between 5oz – 13,5oz, onesize super stretch, 80’s Vintage, Dobby and Undyed fabrics made with sustainable cellulosic fibers such as Lyocell, Hemp and Organic Cotton.
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Denim House by Sartex Group
Denim House by Sartex Group is among the leaders in Sportswear and Jeanswear products : bottoms, garments, chino, cargo, jackets and overalls.
Their new Spring.Summer23 colelction, reflects a large use of sustainable fabrics in composition and materials, washed with the latest technologies of lazer, Ozone, certified chemicals and the minimum use of Water and energy.
With the come back to the 90 ‘s, they highlighted the return to denim roots: with comfortable, rigid and slobby construction, more straight and regular styles, it reflects also a wide range of RFD Materials that has been treated in the smartest dye processes. All of that combined with different kind of embroidery and print effects of sublimation, lamination and foils.
Most of this collection has been constructed with entirely digital process from the choice of the materials, designs and washes. It was created virtually first, and then produced physically.
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Denim Team
For Spring.Summer 23, Denim Team has mostly focused on climate change and mother nature. The fabric selections include sustainable yarns such as organic cotton, linen, hemp, lyocell etc. Additionally, sustainable washing and dying processes have been developed while being inspired by the new trends regarding shapes and styles.
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Dera Giyim
DERA GİYİM, which was established in Izmir in 2013, is an international textile company focused on trousers, shorts, denim and skirts for men and women. With its innovative approach, Dera Giyim continues to focus on the vision of quality production and timely delivery in the domestic and foreign markets. Therefore, the latest technologies are used as automation and special machines.
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Discover more Spring.Summer 23 developments from the BLUEZONE manufacturers in the following blog articles:
BLUEZONE manufacturers convince with the latest finishing solutions
BLUEZONE’s denim trends bring back memories of 90s parties
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Sporty, fresh, playful and sustainable: The newest Additionals developments are just that
Additionals Spring.Summer 23 #4
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.
The zippers, buttons, materials & Co. of the Spring.Summer 23 season are sporty, fresh, playful and sustainable. The newest developments of BODO JAGDBERG, Knopf Schäfer GmbH, MT – ND, QST Europe and Unizip combine functionality with extravagance, tradition and innovation and the best quality with new technologies.
BODO JAGDBERG
BODO JAGDBERG is putting more emphasis on functionality this season as well as opulence and extravagance. The themes Flex-Leisure, Monochrome and All Day Active are manifested in both Mens and Womenswear ranges. Sporty elegant colors such as aqua glass, digital lavender and cashmere are becoming an absolute eye catcher. Real styling boosters such as Holographic and cosmic paper will set new standards.
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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.
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MT - ND
In a play of luminous facets, enveloping roundness and different fascinating tactility, each MT Fashion Factory accessory in the Spring.Summer 23 collection expresses the harmony of a unique style in balance between tradition and innovation. A short circuit of shapes, colors and materials that stimulated the imagination and expresses all the pleasure of making fashion.
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QST Europe
QST Europe continues to focus on sustainability by offering a wide range of products made from recycled polyester, BCI and organic cotton. As well as the origin of the materials, the main focus is on quality and technologies. The performance knit alliance made of 100% Recycled Polyester offers both: it is engineered for mobility, moisture wicking properties and softness to the skin. Its light weight and flexible which makes it perfect for waistbands, pocketing and lining for active wear shorts, joggers, jackets and hoodies.
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Unizip
Unizip’s new collection shows the creative process from a sustainable perspective while keeping the connection to new summer trends for Spring.Summer 23. The zipper specialist’s 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.
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Discover more Spring.Summer 23 developments from the ADDITIONALS manufacturers in the following blog articles:
This season’s sustainable buttons, zippers & Co. are colourful & trendy
ADDITIONALS Spring.Summer 23: certified bio materials meet the latest styles
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Cool, modern, innovative: the ADDITIONALS of the hour
Additionals Spring.Summer 23 #3
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.
The labels, buttons, ribbons & Co. of the hour are cool, modern and innovative – this is shown by the latest developments of the MUNICH FABRIC START exhibitors Bornemann Etiketten, Creativ Knopf, Mokuba by Ribbon Line, Olimpias Group and Société Choletaise de Fabrication.
Bornemann-Etiketten GmbH
In the coming season, Bornemann-Etiketten follows the motto “Breaking new ground together” and is all about transformation. The digital service BRN.CREATE offers a new kind of digital product development, which is sustainable, intuitive and integrable. The new collection for Spring.Summer 23 shows innovative and sustainable materials and a wide variety of creative labeling options.
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CK Creativ Knopf
This season, optimism is returning to fashion. The female body is celebrated with bold colors, transparency and short minis – Creativ Knopf accentuates these trends with brightly colored accessories, shiny metal finishes, decorative shapes and lovely details. In menswear, Spring.Summer 23 also shows a touch of fresh and lively colors. While the suit remains unchallenged in men’s fashion, the traditional monochrome looks give designers the option to follow tradition and rewrite it.
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Mokuba by Ribbon Line S.L.
The three pillars of Mokuba‘s Spring.Summer 23 collection are: TO BE CONTEMPORARY – creating articles in harmony with the present time and following the fashion trends. TO BE UNIVERSAL – If articles are perfect in quality, style, colour, etc. it is obvious that sometimes, somewhere, someone will be inspired to create something original. TO BE PERFECT – perfection is something essential in our products.
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Olimpias Group srl
Olimpias Spring.Summer 23 collection ranges from formal suits to techno, occasion, sustainable and casual jackets, prioritizing natural and technological interactions with sustainability. Glen checks, fil a fil, windowpane and micro structured designs are combined with soft pastel summer tones with bright classic blues, beige, brown and tobacco colors. Olimpias introduces sustainable labels for pants and denim like Jansen&Dekker – woven labels in cotton and GRS recycled Polyester. TIGER is the perfect set of labels for denim, tested for industrial washes, labels in GRS recycled Polyester Eu Origin, Oekotex certified silicon patches, pocket plaster and waistband patch in washable cellulose.
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Inspired by the world of horse riding, Société Choletaise de Fabrication offers a collection of 200 textile accessories divided in 3 sections: Shoes accessories (shoelaces, boot hooks, fringes, stripes), Ready-to-wear accessories (laces, elastic laces, drawstrings sweatshirt, woven and breaded elastics) and Leather goods accessories (cords, braids, straps). Discover SCFL’s large range of products, almost all available in green materials.
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Discover more Spring.Summer 23 developments from the ADDITIONALS manufacturers in the following blog articles:
This season’s sustainable buttons, zippers & Co. are colourful & trendy
ADDITIONALS Spring.Summer 23: certified bio materials meet the latest styles
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ADDITIONALS Spring.Summer 23: certified bio materials meet the latest styles
Certified bio materials meet the newest accessory styles
Additionals Spring.Summer 23 #1
Although MUNICH FABRIC START and BLUEZONE in the end of January can’t be realised anymore, we want to give our beloved exhibitors and long-term partners the chance to present their collections for Spring.Summer 23 online. We are going to present some of the most inspiring developments, prints and innovations in all our areas: FABRICS, ADDITIONALS, BLUEZONE, DESIGN STUDIOS, SOURCING & KEYHOUSE.
ADDITIONALS Spring.Summer 23: How do the labels, buttons, ribbons & Co. stand out this season?
With organic solutions, certifications, natural materials and sustainable alternatives – and all of this with a modern look, the latest styles and summery colors.
A-TEX by Trimco Group
“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.
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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.
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Knopf Budke
Wood, metal, glass and trimmings – sustainable and fashionable materials reflect Knopf Budke’s new collection. GOTS-certified, with special emphasis on natural materials and a contemporary, elegant design. Knopf Budke – excellent buttons, inspired by nature.
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Nilorn Germany GmbH
For Spring.Summer 23, the focus is on labels and trims with a more biobased input. Nilorn introduces textile labels in TencelTM, organic cotton and linen and embroidered badges in viscose. There is also a high potential in the area of vegan leather alternatives – which is why Nilorn shows different options like cork with a fully biobased backing, Piñatex® apple-leather or FSC jacron.
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UNION KNOPF
The Spring.Summer 23 collection is a response to global trends that herald a period of respite after the pandemic. The priority is sustainable development and respect for nature, hence the emphasis on natural and upcycling materials, from which buttons, press studs, stoppers, buckles and other environmentally friendly clothing accessories for women’s and men’s fashion were made.
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Discover the first Spring.Summer 23 developments of DESIGN STUDIOS and FABRICS in the following blog articles:
– The flowery, colourful and loud prints of the DESIGN STUDIOS –
– The natural FABRICS that determine the season: hemp, linen, nature jersey & Co. –
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Sustainable Season Starts with ReSOURCE
A Sustainable Start to the Season with ReSOURCE
Discover sustainable innovations and responsible materials at the latest edition of ReSOURCE showcased at MUNICH FABRIC START, 31 August – 2 September 2021. See the water saving, ethical, fair, organic and responsible fashion & textile solutions that are stepping up the latest showcase in sustainable sourcing. Join us in Munich and browse a growing list of over 800 sustainable and responsible materials – save my ticket!
ReSOURCE aims to make sourcing sustainable fashion accessible, reliable and efficient. With the continued growth and importance of ethical fashion, our goal is to lead and support the future of innovative material development and sustainable manufacturing. Dedicated to improving our platform for sustainable sourcing our team will launch ReSOURCE at our next show with a new look, feel and a renewed focus on exploring and experiencing sustainable sourcing to further support our strong community of industry professionals and suppliers. Thanks to the unique link between ReSOURCE and the curated SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS, we achieve a holistic, sustainable showcase in one area at our next show.
What’s coming up at ReSOURCE?
In a comprehensive forum, the ReSOURCE area categorises and presents around 800 sustainably produced articles by exhibiting fabrics and additionals suppliers. New GOTS certified materials are added to the showcase such as ribbons in classic neutrals by Klaus Korte Etiketten and various cotton and linen blends by Seidra Textilwerke. Oeko-Tex certified fabrics in a range of blends using organic cottons and bamboo are featured at Carvema Textil – Bloomati. Bottonificio Piemontes showcases buttons made of recycled cotton and hemp fibers using natural dyes and eco binders. Texcart showcase a range of labels made of recycled lycra, natural paper and vegan leather. Calik Denim shows off a full range of denim using blends of recycled, organic and consumer waste cottons, featuring the eco T400 Lycra and the popular Refibra fibers. Nextil Group – Dogi Spain & Ritex offer body hugging stretch fabrics using sustainable Naia fibers.
100% kBT Virgin Wool
Certified: GOTS
Seidra Textilwerke
Natural Paper
Texcart
100% Cotton
Certified: GOTS
Seidra Textilwerke
100% Cotton
Certified: GOTS
Klaus Korte Etiketten
100% kBA Linen
Certified: GOTS
Seidra Textilwerke
50% kBA Cotton, 50% kBT Virgin Wool
Certified: GOTS
Seidra Textilwerke
72% Organic Cotton, 28% Modal
Certified: Oeko-Tex
Carvema Textil – Bloomati
98%Organic Cotton 6%Elastane
Certified: Oeko-Tex
Carvema Textil – Bloomati
49%Cotton, 34% REC Cotton, 9% CLYRB (Refibra), 6% REC PES, 2% Lycra
Calik Denim
80% Pre-C REC Cotton, 20% REC Cotton
Calik Denim
72% Cotton, 20% Organic Cotton, 6% T400 (Lycra), 2 % Lycra
Calik Denim
100% Vegan Leather
Texcart
70%-80% Cotton Fiber, 2-5% Plasticisers and dyes, 15-30% Technical Binders
Bottonificio Piemontes
70% kBA Cotton, 30% KbT Virgin Wool
Certified: GOTS
Seidra Textilwerke
50-60% REC Hemp Fibers, 15-20% Fillers recycled thermosetting, 15-20%technical binders and dyes
Bottonificio Piemontes
36% REC Polamide, 36% Polamide, 28% Elastane
Nextil Group – Dogi Spain & Ritex 2002
95% Acetate Naia, 5% Elastane
Nextil Group – Dogi Spain & Ritex 2002
Discover the latest showcase of sustainable innovations and responsible materials at ReSOURCE as presented by:
Agentur Ronzani │ Fieratex │ Angelo Valera │ Arula │ Bertheas & Cie │ Bornemann-Etiketten │ Bossa │ Bottonificio Piemonte │ C. Tessile │ c.pauli │ CadicaGroup │ Calik Denim Tekstil │ Carvema Textil │ CH.BREUNINGER.LEDER – Blue RenTec.one │ Confetti Textile │ Davaris Textiles │Dresdner Gardinen und Spitzenmanufaktur │ Elastic – LE Textile │ Ercea │Evlox – Tavex │ Feinjersey Fabrics │ Frameless Asia Pacific │ Henitex │ Eurojersey │ i.ma.tex │ Innova │ Ipekis Mensucat Turk │ J.Areal – Artigos Texteis │ Klaus Korte Etiketten │ Kuraray │ Lanificio Roma │ Lenzing │ Lukas Frankenberger │ Manifattura Pezzetti │Medike Landes │MGLab │Michael Bobritz │Mitwill Textiles │MUEHLMEIER Bodyshaping │Nastrificio de Bernardi │Naveena Denim Mills – NDM │ Nesatex │Nextil Group – Dogi Spain & Ritex 2002 │ Nilorn Germany │Olimpias Group – Labels division │Peter Büdel │Piovese Fashion │ Rabek Tekstil │Santa Lucia Manifattura Lane, GB. Studio │SCF – Société Choletaise de Fabrication │ Segovin Tekstil │Seidra Textilwerke │ Sharabati Denim │ Söktas Tekstil │ Stitch & Trim │ Sundag Heinrich │ Tejidos Royo │ Texcart │ Thermore (Far East) │ Tootal Fabrics │ Trimalhas Knit Inspiration │ Troficolor Têxteis, │ Turteks Tekstil Etiket │ Tüsa Denim │ Union 3 Fashion │ Unizip │ Utenos trikotazas │ Valerius Texteis – Clothius Tecelagem │ Varcotex │ Velcorex since 1828 │ Philea │ Verhees Textiles │ Vostex │ We Nordic Label Studios │ Yeniceri Tekstil │ Zeynar
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting sustainability in fashion, we want to improve our online sourcing platform ReSOURCE. Therefore, we want to hear from you! What products do you wish you could find on ReSOURCE? What information are we missing that could your fashion brand enter the next stage of responsible sourcing? Share your thoughts with us via mail to info@munichfabricstart.com
Look forward to new products featured on the ReSOURCE sustainable sourcing platform, coming soon for Autumn.Winter 22/23.
#resource #onlinesourcingplatform #sustainablesourcing #responsiblefashion #sustainabletfashion #sourcesustainable #letsresource
ReSOURCE: The Denim Edit
Sourcing Sustainable Denim at ReSOURCE
The denim industry is taking innovative steps towards denim manufacturing that is cleaner, more respectful to our environment and that uses fewer resources. While each mill, launderer and denim service provider who exhibits at BLUEZONE are champions of sustainability in their own right, there is a growing ethos in the denim community and at our shows to support one another and grow towards a cleaner industry together.
Together with ReSOURCE, our online sourcing platform for sustainable materials, we are able to evaluate denim according to different sustainable criteria across the fiber, dyeing and finishing stages of denim production. Understanding how the material is made, under which conditions, from which materials and the production methods will go a long way to deciding which sustainable denim is relevant to you and your brand. Get to know the leading 3 material criteria you need to know about when it comes to sourcing sustainable denim:
Lyocell Tencel®
Lyocell is a manufacturing process of rayon which is much more eco-friendly than its relatives modal and viscose. Lyocell is made in a closed-loop system that recycles almost all of the chemicals used. Tencel® is made from eucalyptus from PEFC certified forests. Eucalyptus trees grow quickly without the use of pesticides, fertilizers or irrigation.
Look for denim which contain Tencel if you are interested in:
- Low water usage
- Using renewable resources
- Chemical control
- GMO free
- No soil erosion
- Biodegradable
Eco Stretch
Fiber innovations such as Creora, Eco Lycra and Roica EcoSmart Elastane provide a biodegradable alternative, however stretch denim is synonymous with synthetics and will typically contain a percentage of either polyester, nylon or elastane. Until recently it was not possible for a stretch denim to be 100% biodegradable but soon Canidani, will launch their latest Bio-Stretch fabric Covera™ at BLUEZONE on August 31st 2021.
Look for eco stretch denim if you are interested in:
- Reducing the time for the product to degrade
- Reduce the amount of synthetic fibers used in production
- Blending fibers to produce new qualities
Recycled Fibers
A lot of research is underway to making denim using post-consumer and post-production waste. Often, recycled fibers make up only a percentage of the overall composition of the final denim product. Typically the most popular recycled materials used in denim production include: cotton; polyester; post-consumer denim; post-consumer fibers; PET and nylon.
Look for denim which contains recycled fibers if you are interested in:
- Using waste materials
- Diverting waste from landfills
- Reducing waste
- Low water usage
- Low energy usage
- Blending fibers to produce new qualities
Lyocell Tencel®
100% Tencel
Certified: FSC , SA 8000
Bossa Denim
70% Cotton, 30% Tencel
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100
KG Denim
60% Linen, 40% Tencel
Certified: FSC, Oeko-Tex 100
Velcorex
50% Cotton, 40% Tencel, 7% T-400 Lycra, 3% Lycra
Certified: FSC, BCI
Calik Denim
49% Cotton, 31% REC Cotton, 18% Tencel, 2% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: FSC, GRS
Tüsa Denim
66% Cotton, 32% Tencel, 2% Elastan/Spandex
Certified: FSC, Oeko-Tex 100, BSCI, BCI
Tejidos Royo
93% Tencel, 6% Elastomultiester, 1% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: FSC, Oeko-Tex 100, BSCI
Tejidos Royo
50% Viscose, 25%Tencel, 25% REC Denim Fibers
Certified: Oeko-Tex, GRS
Linas
Recycled Fibers
34% kbA Cotton, 30% REC Denim, 26% Cotton, 5% PES, 3% REC PES, 2% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: SA 8000, OCS BLENDED, ISO 14001
Bossa Denim
48% REC Cotton, 39% Cotton, 6% Ecovero, 6% REC PES, 1% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: FSC , SA 8000, OCS BLENDED, RCS blended, ISO 14001
Bossa Denim
55% Cotton, 30% REC Cotton, 10% T-400 Lycra, 2% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100, GRS, BSCI, BCI
Tejidos Royo
80% kbA Cotton, 18% Repreve, 2% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: GRS, OCS Blended
Tüsa Denim
74% kbA Cotton, 24% REC Cotton, 2% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: GRS, BSCI, OCS 100, STeP by Oeko-Tex
Tejidos Royo
64% Cotton, 20% REC Cotton, 14% PES, 2% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: GRS, BCI
Naveena Denim
72% Cotton, 20% REC Cotton, 5% PES, 3% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: GRS, BCI, OCS 100, OCS BLENDED, RCS 100, RCS blended
Gediz Kumaş
77% Cotton, 15% Repreve, 6% REC PES/PET, 2% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: GRS, BCI
Naveena Denim
Eco Stretch
98.5% kbA Cotton, 1.5% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: GOTS, ISO 14001
Evlox Denim
64% Cotton, 20% REC Cotton, 14% PES, 2% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: GRS, BCI
Naveena Denim
81% Cotton, 18% REC PES, 1% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: GRS
Tüsa Denim
55% Cotton, 42% Biodegradable Polyamide, 3% Biodegradable EL
Certified: SA 800, BCI, ISO 14001
Bossa Denim
98.5% kbA Cotton, 1.5% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: GOTS, ISO 14001
Evlox Denim
98% kBa Cotton, 2% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: GOTS, Oeko-Tex 100, BCI
Maritas Denim
80% kbA Cotton, 11% Cotton, 6% T-400 LYCRA, 3% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: BCI
Calik Denim
82% kbA Cotton, 15% REC Cotton, 3% Elastane/Spandex
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100, OCS, RCS 100
Orta Anadolu
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting sustainability in fashion, we want to improve our online sourcing platform ReSOURCE. Therefore, we want to hear from you! What products do you wish you could find on ReSOURCE? What information are we missing that could your fashion brand enter the next stage of responsible sourcing? Share your thoughts with us via mail to info@munichfabricstart.com
Look forward to new products featured on the ReSOURCE sustainable sourcing platform, coming soon for Autumn.Winter 22/23.
#resource #onlinesourcingplatform #sustainablesourcing #responsiblefashion #sustainabletfashion #sourcesustainable #letsresource
ReSOURCE: Sustainable Leather & Alternatives
Here’s what to look for in Leather Alternatives at ReSOURCE
Whatever has led you here, you are already thinking about the reasons a brand has for choosing between the seemingly massive range of leathers and leather alternatives available. This decision usually begins with a basic understanding of the manufacturing processes in order to decide, does the final material reflect brand values, share brand beliefs and share the same innovative approach? To help choose the best option for you, we provide material highlights from our recent showcase on ReSOURCE to directly connect you with industry partners who can support in your next steps.
There are over 50 kinds of sustainable textile and material certifications used across our materials showcased online and at our shows with ReSOURCE. Get to know which 4 you should be familiar with when it comes to sourcing sustainable leathers and leather alternative materials:
Leather Standard by Oeko-Tex
Specifically tailored to leather articles which have been tested for harmful substances. Certification can be awarded for leather semi-finished products, finished leather, leather fibre materials up to finished articles and accessories.
Look for Leather Standard by Oeko-Tex certified materials if you are interested in:
- using real leather materials
- materials which are committed to reducing their chemical use and using safer alternatives
- ensuring your products are harmless to health
Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex
All types of textiles that have been tested for harmful substances, from yarns to the finished product, may bear the STANDARD 100 product label.
Look for Oeko-Tex 100 certified materials if you are interested in:
- certified materials with an innovative approach
- materials which are committed to reducing their chemical use and using safer alternatives
- ensuring your products are harmless to health
V-Label by European Vegetarian Union (EVU)
The only requirement of this certificate is that the product is vegan/vegetarian, meaning the product must not contains products of animal origin; no animal auxiliaries may be used during the production process.
Look for V-Label certified materials:
- to ensure materials which are vegan, cruelty free and animal friendly
- to include in brand marketing, communication and raise brand awareness
- support the development of further innovative textile and accessories vegan alternatives
Cradle to Cradle by Cradle to Cradle (C2C)
Cradle to cradle (C2C) is an approach to a continuous and consistent recycling management. “Cradle-to-cradle products” are therefore those that can either be returned to biological cycles as biological nutrients or can be continuously kept in technical cycles as “technical nutrients”.
Look for Cradle to Cradle certified materials if you are interested in:
- ensuring production is focused on reducing water wastage and usage, fostering a closed loop system using wet processes
- materials which are committed to reducing their chemical use and using safer alternatives
- materials which use reduced energy in the supply chain, with use of renewable energy with minimal reliance on petro-chemicals
- materials which reduce and recycle waste throughout the textile supply chain
Other sustainable certifications to get to know when sourcing sustainable leathers & alternatives include: IVN Naturleder, Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) + Global Recycled Stand (GRS)
Real Leather
Real leather materials which are responsibly made and certified
100 % Real Leather
Certified: Leather Standard Oeko-Tex
Stitch & Trim
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100 % Real Leather, tanned using olives leaves
Certified: Leather Standard Oeko-Tex
Turteks Tekstil
100 % Real Leather, water ink printed
Certified: Standard 100 Oeko-Tex
Texcart
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100 % Real Leather, natural and chrome free tanning
Certified: Standard 100 Oeko-Tex
Medike Landes
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100% Recycled Leather
Certified: RCS Blended
We Nordic
More Info >>
100 % Recycled Leather
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100
Nilorn
More Info >>
Natural Alternatives to Leather
Leather alternatives which are responsibly made, cruelty free using natural food produce and certified
100% Apple Leather
Certified: Standard 100 Oeko-Tex
Stitch & Trim
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100% Jacron Leather from sustainable wood sources
Certified: Cradle to Cradle, FSC
Nilorn
More Info >>
100% Jacron Leather
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100
We Nordic
More Info >>
100% Pinatex®
Certificates: none
We Nordic
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100 % Cork
Certificates: none
Medike Landes
More Info >>
50% Cork, 50% Tencel
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100, FSC
Nilorn
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Part Synthetic Alternatives to Leather
Leather alternatives which are responsibly made, using recycled or reclaimed materials made up in part of synthetic materials
90% Microfiber, 10% Polyurethane
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100, V-Label
Piovese Fashion
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72% Pinatex®, 18% Polyactic Acid, 10% Polyurethane
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100
Medike Landes
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70% Polyurethane, 30% REC Cotton
Certified: FSC, GRS, V-Label
Piovese Fashion
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52% Waterbased Polyurethane, 34% Recycled PES, 14% Polyester
Certified: GRS
BLUE RENTEX.ONE
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61% Recycled Leather, 30% Polyurethane, 1% Polyester
Certified: RCS Blended
BLUE RENTEX.ONE
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90% Organic Material, 10% Other Fibres
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100
Medike Landes
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25% Polyurethane, 25% Organic Material including Apple Skin, backing process 50%
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100
Medike Landes
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25% Polyurethane, 25% Organic Material including Apple Skin, backing process 50%
Certified: Oeko-Tex 100
Medike Landes
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As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting sustainability in fashion, we want to improve our online sourcing platform ReSOURCE. Therefore, we want to hear from you! What products do you wish you could find on ReSOURCE? What information are we missing that could your fashion brand enter the next stage of responsible sourcing? Share your thoughts with us via mail to info@munichfabricstart.com
Look forward to new products featured on the ReSOURCE sustainable sourcing platform, coming soon for Autumn.Winter 22/23.
#resource #onlinesourcingplatform #sustainablesourcing #responsiblefashion #sustainabletfashion #sourcesustainable #letsresource
ReSOURCE: The Branding Edit
A Closer Look at Sustainable Branding Solutions on ReSOURCE
The search is on to find timeless, responsible and luxury labelling, hangtags and branding solutions that are representative of your values as a conscious clothing brand. With our online sourcing platform for sustainable materials, ReSOURCE, we can now offer practical sourcing solutions all year round. Showcasing the latest materials and innovations, including newly launched products for Spring.Summer 22 by leading manufacturers and suppliers of fabrics, additional, denim as well as an extensive range of branding solutions.
While the fashion industry is notorious as being one of the world’s largest contributors to global carbon emissions, it is important to focus on the lesser celebrated narrative: In fact, the fashion industry is currently undergoing the greatest overhaul any one sector has faced in such a short space of time. Over the past decade, we have witnessed a shift from fast fashion and trend led consumerism to quality made, responsible production and ethical manufacturing as one of the most important factors influencing consumers behaviour. The framework of the fashion industry is going through unprecedented change and your sustainable sourcing choices make a positive impact in the accelerated growth of sustainable fashion.
With ReSOURCE, we partner with leading international suppliers committed to producing high quality, ethical branding solutions who are ready to make your brand look good as well as do good. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights showcased on ReSOURCE.
Bio PU; Biodegradable in 180 days; Cellulose Based; PVC Free
Bornemann
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Biodegradable Bioplastics; PVC Free; Certified by TÜV
Cadica Group
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Biodegradable; PVC Free; PEFC + INDA-EDANA Certified
Cadica Group
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PVC Free; 40% REC Paper; Organic materials; Bleached without chlorine
Cadica Group
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Recycled Felt
Dienpi
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Recycled PES; PVC Free
Escher Textiles
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recycled; leather alternatives; natural tanning, residual humidity
Estro
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recycled; eco finish; rec. zinc casting; PVS free; no electroplating process; SGS cert
Frameless Asia Pacific
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recycled; rec. post-consumer yarn; PVC free
Harmanci Etiket
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sustainable/natural; PVC free; NOS
ITL Group
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organic/natural; PVC free; NOS
Mainetti
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organic/natural; PVC free; NOS
Mainetti
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tracing paper; sugarcane paper; vegetable oil based ink, String: rec. PET; PVC free
Nilorn
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biodegradable; pollution-free; Digital Heat Transfer; 100% recyclable & compostable; 30% less ink; PVC free; NOS
pure stainless steel; low impact; 100% recyclable; PVC free
Nilorn
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recycled; PVC free; 20% Cellulosics, 80% rec fibres
Olimpias Labels
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recycled; rec. PET bottles; PVC free
Reca Group
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recycled; PVC free; Oeko Tex PK 1; NOS
Reca Group
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recycled; natural printing ink; PVC free; NOS
Reca Group
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recycled; PVC free, Oeko Tex PK 1
Reca Group
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biodegradable; PVC free; NOS
Reca Group
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leather alternative, PVC free, NOS
Stitch and Trim
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organic/natural; blended & regenerated CO; PVC free; PK 1, NOS
Texcart
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organic/natural, biodegradable cellulosics; eco print; 15% apples content; PVC free
Varcotex
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biodegradable, recycled; 100% low-density Polyethylene; rec. pre consumer waste into plastic bags; PVC free
Weavabel
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sustainable/natural, biodegradable, regen. from Bagasse (sugar ground remains); PVC free; Carvajal Pulp & Paper; NOS
We Nordic
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organic/natural, PVC free, printed with soya ink, NOS
We Nordic
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organic/natural; blended & regenerated CO; PVC free; PK 1, NOS
Weavabel
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As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting sustainability in fashion, we want to improve our online sourcing platform ReSOURCE. Therefore, we want to hear from you! What products do you wish you could find on ReSOURCE? What information are we missing that could your fashion brand enter the next stage of responsible sourcing? Share your thoughts with us via mail to info@munichfabricstart.com
Look forward to new products featured on the ReSOURCE sustainable sourcing platform, coming soon for Autumn.Winter 22/23.
#resource #onlinesourcingplatform #sustainablesourcing #responsiblefashion #sustainabletfashion #sourcesustainable #letsresource
New Icon Guidance System to increase Transparency
Answering to the theme of innovation driven by THRIVABILITY, MUNICH FABRIC START has developed a new icon guidance system with which all material highlights presented in the trend forums are marked according to their sustainable as well as technical functions. In this way, trade fair visitors can quickly and clearly see what additional product features and functions the shown fabrics and ingredients have.
Each of the 44 icons indicates a specific characteristic related to the sustainability or performance of the respective product. With the help of these icons, manufacturers can highlight the added value of their products and at the same time make it easier for interested buyers to navigate through the increasingly vast range of products on offer.
“With our new icon guidance system, we are highlighting the interface between contemporary aesthetics and invisible but important advanced product features. In doing so, we see MUNICH FABRIC START neither as a certification body nor an audit agency – for the given classification, we rely on the information and honesty of the respective supplier of the corresponding samples. We are thus taking an important step towards information, transparency and responsible action in the interest of the industry.
Jo Baumgartner, Fabrics & Trends MUNICH FABRIC START
In this sense, all specific properties such as eco-labels, social standards, performance indicators, limit values, chemical ingredients, etc. must be verified again with the respective provider. In the trend forums at MUNICH FABRIC START, you will find the icon legend with the corresponding explanations and meanings behind all of the icons.
Weavabel Insist on Sustainable
Established over 30 years ago Weavabel provides Garment branding solutions, managing fashion brands trims from design to delivery in several regions across the globe. Over the years, their product range has expanded through innovations and latest technologies to help brands stand out in the market place. Their product range includes, labels, swing tickets, branded packaging, badges, metal trims, heat transfers, leather products and much more.
Especially over the last 3 years, Weavabel has heavily invested in developing sustainable materials for fashion branding to help brands meet their sustainable needs and goals. With sustainable sourcing, recycling and improved innovations in production methods they will launch their latest range with us at Munich Fabric Start!
Behind the Brand
When talking about sustainability, what images come to mind? Green, brown flecked effects, grainy feels? Our designers questioned, does this have to be? To support premium brands that want to make an impression with their trims yet meet the company’s sustainable goals we wanted to develop a premium sustainable product range to support this. So, we’ve moved through a journey with our eco ranges, initially producing very basic products to our latest range which includes techniques such and embossing, debossing and die cutting to give a premium finishes.
What’s in the range?
Bamboo paper and tape– Bamboo is both a sustainable and renewable alternative for making paper. As compared with traditional wood sources, bamboo is ready for harvest after 2 to 3 years while traditional wood materials take 5 to 8 years and doesn’t require replanting after harvesting.
Stone paper – Stone paper is made from crushed stone waste rather than from wood-pulp. Water is not used in the production and to produce the paper only takes 15% of the energy standard paper uses and only 67% less CO2 is released during production. The paper is totally waterproof and fluid resistant and it’s durable and can withstand water, grease and dirt.
FSC paper – FSC certified paper allows traceability and ensures the highest environmental and social standards are met in the paper.
Biodegradable seal – Seals made from D2W substances which break-down over time, this normally is between 2 – 5 years and these only biodegrade when put in landfill with active microorganism environment.
Recycled polyester tape and labels – Tape produced using post-consumer recycled yarns reducing landfill.
Organic cotton labels – 100% Organic Cotton Labels produced using GOTS certified materials. Organic cotton is grown organically in subtropical countries from non-genetically modified plants, and without the use of any synthetic agricultural chemicals such as fertilizers or pesticides.
Fully recyclable seal – Metal and paper seal with logo printed in bamboo paper & natural twisted paper for string. This is fully recyclable.
Visit Weavabel at their stand and collect your own set of the eco collection. Hall 1, stand number B08.
Weaveabel
sales@weavabel.com
+44(0)113 239 1122
Leeds, England
www.weavabel.com