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Sustainable Innovations #2: Flower Matter
"Flower Matter" by Irene Purasachit
SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS Spring.Summer 23 #2
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
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Please find more infos about SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS in our newest interview with Simon Angel, Curator of the Sustainable Innovations Forum, and in the article about the project #1 ‘Biotic’:
Interview about Pre-Creation, -Action and -Connection in the fashion industry >>
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
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®
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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®
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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
- 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
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
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Please find more info about SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS in this interview with Simon Angel, curator of the Sustainable Innovations Forum:
Interview about Pre-Creation, -Action and -Connection in our industry >>
Searching for the most sustainable Fabrics of the season?
ReSOURCE Fabrics Spring.Summer 23
#1
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
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
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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
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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®
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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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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
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.”
More information about CLO’s futuristic 3D Design Process can be found in this blog article:
Release of the new CLO version 6.0 >>
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Experience further innovations and forward-looking developments at the first independent BLUEZONE X KEYHOUSE Show from 3 – 4 May 2022.
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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VIEW Premium Selection cancelled
Fully booked VIEW Premium Selection from 30/11 - 01/12/21 unfortuantely cannot take place
Just before reaching the goal to realise a fully booked trade show at pre-pandemic level in just a few days, it is unimaginably difficult for us to write the following lines right now:
The political regulations in Bavaria of 19/11/2021 and the associated, strongly limiting conditions for events starting from an incidence of 1000 have far-reaching consequences for the VIEW Premium Selection. Due to the currently strong increase in the infection rates in Munich, the Preview Textile Show planned for 30/11 – 01/12/2021 must now be canceled as a precaution.
All organisers have to continuously monitor the situation and evaluate realistically: the new measures are expected to come into force in Munich in the coming days. We therefore feel our responsibility to offer all those involved a planning security at the earliest possible time.
Our special thanks go to the 300 suppliers for their great trust, support and loyalty, because a fully booked VIEW and a currently extremely well booked MUNICH FABRIC START and BLUEZONE are an outstanding sign in the current exceptional situation.
“Up to the last moment, we tried to make everything possible and believed in being able to set a positive example again with the realisation of the VIEW Premium Selection. We have fulfilled the requirements, adapted our hygiene concept several times to the dynamically changing measures and took the necessary precautions for a safe event. In short, we were ready for the final countdown – ready to welcome the textile industry back to Munich! Especially because of the great support from the industry and the high demand for VIEW, we now deeply regret the circumstances and the short-term cancellation, but the health and safety of all show participants always comes first.”
Sebastian Klinder, Managing Director Munich Fabric Start
Now we are fully focused on realising MUNICH FABRIC START Spring.Summer 23 from 25/01 – 27/01/2022 and BLUEZONE from 25/01 – 26/01/2022 as Covid-19 compliant physical trade shows in Munich.
MUNICH FABRIC START
25/01 – 27/01/2022
MOC Munich
BLUEZONE
25/01 – 26/01/2021
Zenith Area Munich
Upcoming FABRIC DAYS is No Longer Possible
Upcoming FABRIC DAYS is no longer possible
Spring.Summer 22 edition planned for beginning of March cancelled
With the goal to realise a physical event for the fashion industry also in the Spring.Summer 22 season, our team has worked continuously to organise the second edition of FABRIC DAYS. We wanted to repeat what was proven in September 2020 with the sales focused, condensed business format: that efficient work is possible under the changed conditions thanks to strict hygiene and safety measures.
However, FABRIC DAYS planned for the beginning of March, does not follow after the summer months with lower infection numbers as the September edition had, but instead follows the winter months with persistently high infection numbers. Within the last weeks, the infection numbers in Germany and in Europe have unfortunately not definitively changed, which is why the German Government has prolonged and even intensified the current lockdown until at least January 31st 2021.
There are only 7 weeks until the beginning of March – unfortunately there is still no sign that the necessary decrease in infection rates will occur during this short period of time. Therefore, we currently have to assume that there will be no political basis on which trade fairs will be approved in Germany by then. In addition, travel restrictions are still in effect and the health and security of all visitors, exhibitors and service providers is as always of the highest priority.
With the current level of knowledge as well as the experiences from the past months, which serve as the basis for a realistic assessment of further developments in the coming weeks, FABRIC DAYS at the beginning of March is unfortunately no longer justifiable. We feel therefore compelled to cancel FABRIC DAYS from 2 – 4 March 2021.
“This decision is one of our hardest since the beginning of the pandemic, if not since we started organising trade shows for the fashion and textile industry. To this day we believed that by joining forces we would be able to repeat our success from September. Especially thanks to the numerous exhibitor registrations and the great trust and support from the industry. Unfortunately, the situation is different in the current winter months and has made planning an event impossible.”
Sebastian Klinder, Managing Director Munich Fabric Start
In the coming weeks, we will, true to the motto of the Spring.Summer 22 season “WE ARE ALL IN”, concentrate on providing our long-term exhibitors and visitors with a new basis of information and inspiration and examine the options for the next trade fair.
The Workshops of Haute Couture
On the last evening of the MUNICH FABRIC START, Thursday, 5 September 2019, the exhibition “The workshops of haute couture” opens its doors at 6.30 pm in the Galerie Handwerk in Munich.
The exhibition presents those fields of art that contribute significantly to the magic, the reputation and the fascination of haute couture. There are also three companies present at the MUNICH FABRIC START: Rosenfelder Knopffabrik, Tissage des Chaumes and Maison Sophie Hallette. Rosenfelder stands for high-quality products and for new developments in the area of buttons and additives. Buttons from Rosenfeld adorn the haute couture collections of Chanel and Chloé as well as other renowned fashion houses. Production takes place in Germany. Tissage des Chaumes is a recognized textile company with unique expertise in luxury hand weaving. In its more than 100 years of existence, the company has become an icon for all luxury brands around the world. The story of Sophie Hallette’s house was woven in collaboration with the top names of 20th-century haute couture, and continues to this day with young couture and contemporary designers. For more than 130 years, the House of Sophie Hallette has passionately and persistently created unparalleled tulle and laces designs that inspire haute couture, ready-to-wear, decorative and luxury lingerie designers from around the world.
In total, 26 companies are involved in the exhibition. The different areas are presented such as artificial flowers, feathers, pleats, buttons, borders, embroidery, lace, leather processing, fabric design and refinement as well as weaving, knitting, braiding. In addition, works from the ateliers of couture, the hat maker and shoe designers are presented. The aim of the exhibition is to support both the continuation of these traditions and to document the pursuit of new paths and innovations. The exhibition broadens and concerns the individual, hand-stitched production of fashion and accessories in general. In addition to couture ateliers from Munich, other ateliers from Germany, England, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Italy will be presented.
The Chamber of Crafts for Munich and Upper Bavaria is the largest chamber of trade within Germany, in which craft businesses of different trades are organized. Munich is the only one of the German Chambers of Crafts that has its own gallery.
The exhibition runs until 5 October 2019 in the Chamber of Crafts for Munich and Upper Bavaria, in Max-Joseph-Straße 4 in 80333 Munich.
An Introduction to the Events Program at MUNICH FABRIC START
The event program on offer at Munich Fabric Start is a reflection on the issues, strategies and common themes the industry as a collective are facing right now. Through a series of seminars, panel discussions and keynote talks, we are equipping our visitors with the necessary tools and know-how to grow their brand and business successfully during these times.
Discover the events which are tailor-made for your business, check out our complete event program and begin to plan your trade fair visit. Here are our highlights from each of our event platforms at Keyhouse, ReSource and Denim Dock.
Create Future at Keyhouse
TUESDAY 3rd of September
SusTECHability Panel Discussion
11.30am – 1.00pm
SusTECHability – How trends and technology influence sustainability in fashion.
With Li Edelkoort of Trend Union, Michael Stnaley-Jones of United Nations Environment Programme, Tricia Carey of Lenzing Fibers, Natasha Franck of EON Group Holdings and Erik Bang of H&M Foundation. Moderated by Jana Kern and Alex Vogt of KERN Consulting.
EN
Swarovski Talk
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Trend Technik Design
With Dr Ralf Weinbeger and Christel Wickerath of Swarovski.
DE
Li Edelkoort Trend Presentation
4.00pm – 6.30pm
BROWN AGE – Fashion, Shapes, Textiles and Colours for AUTUMN/WINTER 20/21
GREEN WAVE – New Colours for SPRING/SUMMER 2021
RECREATION – Casual Wear Trends and Colours
MEET & GREET – Drinks with Li Edelkoort
EN
WEDNESDAY 4th of September
Fashnerd Panel
10.30am – 11.30am
Reshaping the Fashion Industry for good
With Muchaneta Kapfunde of FashNerd, Charney Magri of Fashion 4 Change and Do Epic Sh*t, Olivia Pinnock of The Fashion Debates and Abigail Morris of Compare Ethics.
EN
EON Group
11.30am – 12.30pm
Circular ID – The Digital Foundation for Circular Economy
With Natasha Franck at EON Group Holdings and Maruschka Loubser of Brand Marketing and Partnerships Microsoft
EN
Archroma
5.00pm – 6.00pm
Break new ground with aniline-free indigo for denim
With Albert Llort of Global Competence Center Denim
EN
THURSDAY 5th of September
FashNerd Keynote
11.00am – 12.00pm
From Seaweed to Fiber, Is Biology The Future of Fashion?
With Muchaneta Kapfunde of FashNerd
EN
Taking place in the lecture area in Keyhouse, Hall 5.
Let’s ReSource
TUESDAY 3rd of September
Lenzing
12.00pm – 1.00pm
Towards a circular economy – A fiber producer’s view
With Caroline Ledl of LENZING Group
DE
WEDNESDAY 4th of September
Oeko-Tex
1.00pm – 2.00pm
Sustainability leads to economic efficiency
With Dirk Schafer of Oeko-Tex
EN
THURSDAY 5th of September
s.Oliver Group
1.00pm – 2.00pm
WE CARE – The Sustainable Program by s.Oliver Group
With Astrid Schodel of s.Oliver Group
DE
Taking place in the lecture area in the MOC, ReSource k4 Area Foyer Hall 4.
Let Them Know at Denim Dock
TUESDAY 3rd of September
Panel Discussion
11.00am – 12.00pm
The Greendigo REvolution Panel Discussion
With Albert Llort of Archroma, Alberto Guzzetti of Tejidos Royo and Panos Sofianos, Denim Curator at Bluezone
EN
THE ALL RELATED TREND AND COLLABORATION PRESENTATION
12.00pm – 1.00pm
Meet the makers behind the future-proof premiere of collaboration and learn about the ALL RELATED trends
With Lucie Germset and Tilmann Wrobel of Monsieur T
EN
WEDNESDAY 4th of September
Sportswear International Talk
4.00pm – 5.00pm
WOMEN IN DENIM – How The Power of Woman Can Change The Denim World
With Sabine Kuhnl of Sportswear International, Lucie Germser of Monsieur T
EN
Monsieur-T
2.00pm – 3.00pm
How to be yourself as a brand
With Tilmann Wrobel of Monsieur-T
EN
Taking place in the elevated lecture area, Denim Dock, in the Bluezone Hall 7
Get up close and personal with BLUEZONE, one of the world’s largest denim shows featuring over 100 leading international denim & sportswear suppliers for Fabrics and Additionals.
You’re invited to attend MUNICH FABRIC START, where more than 1000 suppliers will present more than 1800 collections for Fabrics and Additionals for Autumn.Winter 20/21.
BLUEZONE: 3-4 of September 2019
MUNICH FABRIC START: 3-5 of September 2019