Munich Fabric Start Archives - Munique - Unique Textiles Insights https://www.munique.blog/en/tag/munich-fabric-start-en/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:06:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.4 MUNICH FABRIC START – Between Attitude and Sensuality https://www.munique.blog/en/munich-fabric-start-between-attitude-and-sensuality/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:00:18 +0000 https://www.munique.blog/?p=83536 MUNICH FABRIC START – Between Attitude and Sensuality

The future begins where we reimagine it. The overarching theme of PLEASURE stands for fashion as an emotional space, as an expression of attitude and cultural reflection.

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MUNICH FABRIC START: Between Attitude and Sensuality

PREVIEW
MUNICH FABRIC START | BLUEZONE | KEYHOUSE | THE SOURCE

26. January 2026

The future begins where we reimagine it. After seasons of restraint, Spring.Summer 27 marks a conscious counter-trend: optimism, sensuality, and creative freedom are replacing pragmatism and neutrality. Physical presence and individuality are regaining importance – as a response to uncertainty, exhaustion, and algorithmic predictability. The overarching theme of PLEASURE stands for fashion as an emotional space, as an expression of attitude and cultural reflection. Colours, surfaces, and materials become vehicles for self-confidence and joie de vivre.

“Efficiency and pragmatism are shaping current market developments. And times are not easy for us as trade show organizers either. We are responding to this with a clearly structured trade show and a strong positioning as an important source of inspiration, an interactive business forum, and a platform for concentrated textile expertise. When it comes to fashion and trends, we are heralding a change of perspective: optimism instead of restraint. Self-confidence instead of uncertainty.“

Florian Klinder, Managing Director MUNICH FABRIC START Exhibitions GmbH

In two weeks, MUNICH FABRIC START will open its doors for an extended run. From January 27 to 29, 2026, the Munich fabric trade show will once again position itself as the central one-stop sourcing platform for the European fashion and textile industry. Around 1,000 collections from international fabric and accessory manufacturers will provide a solid preview of Spring.Summer 27 at the MOC Munich – from material and colour innovations to new design and sustainability approaches.

With the integrated show-in-shows BLUEZONE, KEYHOUSE, and THE SOURCE, the trade show brings together all relevant fashion segments: high-quality fabrics and accessories, international denim expertise, and forward-looking innovations along the entire textile value chain. Internationality, cooperation, and sustainability remain central themes.

Clearly structured trade show, strong names

Clarity and structure combined with creativity and optimism are also reflected in the spatial layout of MUNICH FABRIC START. The consolidation of the trade show segments into the MOC has proven successful. The trade show ensemble with its eight areas will once again take place under one roof. BLUEZONE and KEYHOUSE with SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS will be anchored in the highly frequented area of MUNICH FABRIC START in Hall 2 for the upcoming event – directly connected to the FABRICS and ADDITIONALS areas.

The DESIGN STUDIOS in Hall 4 are now even more centrally located. And sustainable sourcing with RESOURCE is also gaining a stronger presence in Hall 1, right next to THE SOURCE.

Focused, inspiring, comprehensive: to offer buyers and designers a holistic overview, the BLUEZONE denim trends are now integrated directly into the trend worlds surrounding the main theme of PLEASURE in the foyer of the MOC. This new form of presentation reflects market developments, in which denim and classic fashion segments are increasingly merging in collections.

With names such as ALBINI GROUP, Beste spa, Bonotto, Bornemann Etiketten, BUREAUX BO, CAN Tekstil, Eurojersey, Fabric House.com, KIKI FASHION, Kivanc Tekstil, Lanificio di Tollegno, Manteco, Pontetorto, Pontoglio, Rioplele, and Thermore, MUNICH FABRIC START offers a strong portfolio of leading international fabric and accessory manufacturers. Exhibitor highlights in the BLUEZONE include Berto, Bossa, Calik, ISKO, Orta, Sharabati, Tejidos Royo, and Troficolor Denim Makers.

BLUEZONE: Denim between heritage, innovation and emotion

Denim is becoming more versatile – luxurious, functional, and authentic at the same time. The denim industry is clearly moving toward circularity: recycled fibers, resource-saving processes, lighter fabrics, and softer textures characterize the collections for Spring.Summer 27. ISKO‘s SS27 collection features lightweight, high-performance fabric developments such as City Glam, D-Lite, and Future Face 2.0. The portfolio is complemented by Moonskin Denim (in collaboration with Adriano Goldschmied), RECODE Denim, and RE&UP fibers. With its premium line ISKO™ Luxury by PG, the company reinterprets classic denim heritage and combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology and emotional design. Circular innovations enable luxurious surfaces, depth, and authenticity without losing the characteristic indigo expression. Tejidos Royo is expanding its recycled 2LIFE and REBOOT collections with bestsellers made from 100% recycled cotton and adding the new Soft Fabrics line with particularly soft denim and piece-dyed qualities.

Origin and attitude: With the “HOMEGROWN DENIM LEGENDS” showcase, BLUEZONE puts influential denim makers and brands from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in the spotlight. Rare vintage pieces from Ruedi Karrer’s denim collection will be on display, as well as – new this season – the German denim brand Angels.

Anniversary: An integral part of the industry for decades, the iconic trade publication Sportswear International is paying an hommage to its 50th anniversary at MUNICH FABRIC START in Munich.

KEYHOUSE: Innovation between technology and human being

The KEYHOUSE innovation hub will continue to bring together pioneering material, technology, and system solutions in January 2026. The focus is on transparency in the supply chain, trust, and the path to a circular economy. The key factor here is the interaction between digital technologies and the ability of people to implement this change. Original-ID, for example, shows how product authenticity can be made visible via the unique microstructure of materials as a digital “fingerprint” – a combination of physical product protection and digital transparency.

The RETRAKT research project is investigating how the transition from linear to circular processes can be made resilient by focusing on employees as key success factors. With the help of resilience engineering, they are empowered to implement new requirements in a practical and solution-oriented manner. Brightfiber Textiles and Cradle to Cradle are returning as KEYHOUSE exhibitors. In addition to Original-ID, new exhibitors include SABF Chemicals and Trove Recommerce.

SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS: cultural, sensual, systemic

The curated forum SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS showcases visionary, research-oriented projects at the intersection of design, technology, and sustainability. This season, sustainability is not considered in isolation, but rather in cultural, sensory, and systemic terms. Among the new features at the upcoming event is Marie Vilay with her projects “To Read a Pattern” and “A Bindle”– a methodical approach to conveying textile knowledge across cultural and geographical boundaries. Materia Futura, the design research project by Alessia Pasquini and Beatriz Sandini, questions the visual reduction of bio-based materials and deliberately focuses on shimmer, depth, and aesthetic movement to appeal to the senses. Threaded Protocols by Floor Berkhout is an investigation of the structural connection between weaving and computing – as a conscious counterpoint to the efficiency logic of digital systems.

 

THE STAGE: Interaction, inspiration and information

Exclusive keynotes, panel discussions, trend presentations, and Q&A sessions – MUNICH FABRIC START has once again put together a comprehensive lecture program for its visitors. Current industry topics will be discussed and analysed on THE STAGE: the new colour, fabric, and fashion trends for Spring.Summer 27 will be presented by Peclers Paris, David Shah, O/M Collective, OLIVIA DOES DESIGN, Monsieur-T, and others. Simon Angel, curator of Sustainable Innovations, will give deep dives into future-oriented, sustainable material solutions. Muchaneta ten Napel will discuss new policies, traceability, and recyclability with leading experts from the textile and fashion industry. From megatrends and AI to sustainability, the VDMD, as a program partner, will present a wide range of topics in preparation for the upcoming season. Detailed information on the lecture program will be continuously updated ONLINE and announced in a further press release shortly before the event.

Drinks, Snacks, Networking and Musik: Following the second day of the trade show, MUNICH FABRIC START is inviting to AFTER SHOW DRINKS starting at 6:30 p.m. 

Discover more industry-changing innovations at our upcoming trade shows:

BLUEZONE

27/01 – 29/01/2026

www.bluezone.show

MUNICH FABRIC START

27/01 – 29/01/2026

www.munichfabricstart.com

VIEW

02/12 – 03/12/2025

www.viewmunich.com
]]> Cartoon – WEAR YOUR OPTIMISM https://www.munique.blog/en/cartoon-wear-your-optimism/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:00:17 +0000 https://www.munique.blog/?p=83514 Cartoon – WEAR YOUR OPTIMISM

Embark on this fashionable journey and discover the new Cartoon collection at our store. Be inspired, mix and match to your heart's content, and wear optimism—every day, for every occasion.

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WEAR YOUR OPTIMISM

The new CARTOON collection as a fashionable journey around the world

20. January 2026

Fashion can’t change the world – but it can lift our spirits in seconds and give us strength. This is precisely the idea behind Cartoon. With its new collection, the brand invites women to wear fashion as an expression of joie de vivre, individuality, and optimism. WEAR YOUR OPTIMISM is more than just a slogan – it’s an attitude.

Inspiration from around the world

The new collection is a fashionable bucket list of special places – each destination tells its own story and translates its character into fashion. Places inspire with their colors, vibes, and lifestyle. Cartoon picks up on precisely these impressions and transforms them into wearable looks with personality.

London & Cornwall kick off the journey with urban coolness: leopard prints meet color blocking, bold tones meet modern cuts.

The journey continues to Provence and Paris, where feminine lightness takes center stage. Delicate shades blend with bold highlights, stripes meet effortless Parisian elegance.

Summery prints and fresh colors dominate on the Amalfi Coast. Inspired by lemon groves and the incomparable dolce far niente feeling, looks are created that immediately evoke a holiday mood.

The stopover in Dubai brings sandy shades, airy fabrics, and clean lines. Comfort and elegance go hand in hand here—ideal for warm days.

Cape Town rounds off the collection: urban cool meets nature. Relaxed, modern silhouettes reflect a casual lifestyle and show how versatile the Cartoon collection is.

Embark on this fashionable journey and discover the new Cartoon collection at our store. Be inspired, mix and match to your heart’s content, and wear optimism – every day, for every occasion.

Discover the new collection
WEAR YOUR OPTIMISM.

The MUNICH FABRIC START team is delighted about the long-standing cooperation with CARTOON and would like to thank them once again for equipping our team with beautiful outfits!

BETTY BARCLAY
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]]> THREADED PROTOCOLS – SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS https://www.munique.blog/en/threaded-protocols-sustainable-innovations/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:00:07 +0000 https://www.munique.blog/?p=83392 THREADED PROTOCOLS – SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS

Threaded Protocols is not a textile innovation in the commercial sense, nor a digital tool disguised as craft. What makes the work distinct is its material investigation into how computational logic originates in textile practice and what is lost when those logics are abstracted into opaque technological systems.

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THREADED PROTOCOLS:

When Weaving Becomes Computation Again

Explore these innovative projects at the Sustainable Innovations Forum in the Keyhouse in Hall 2

17. January 2026

Threaded Protocols is not a textile innovation in the commercial sense, nor a digital tool disguised as craft. What makes the work distinct is its material investigation into how computational logic originates in textile practice and what is lost when those logics are abstracted into opaque technological systems.

Developed by artist and researcher Floor Berkhout, Threaded Protocols explores the structural relationship between weaving and computing. Both rely on binary decisions, pattern execution, and logical sequencing. Historically, the loom was the first computer. Threaded Protocols returns to this origin, using textile-making to expose the physical, gestural nature of computation that contemporary digital infrastructures have largely hidden.

Berkhout’s practice operates as a critical technical practice, working through craft methodologies to understand how protocols function materially. In Threaded Protocols, each crossing of threads becomes a binary operation: in front or behind, zero or one. Meaning emerges slowly, through repetition and attention, rather than speed or optimisation. This slowness is deliberate. It draws from perma-computing principles, which question the inevitability of fast, extractive technological progress and its influence on both digital systems and the textile industry.

The project also foregrounds the gendered history of both textile labour and computation, from 19th-century weaving rooms to the women who worked as “computers” in the mid-20th century. By re-embedding computation in the hands, Threaded Protocols seeks to reclaim agency that has been stripped away through industrialisation and black-box technologies.

WEBSITEIG: floor.berkhout

Threaded Protocols is presented as process-driven research and interactive installation, not as a scalable product or material solution. Its relevance lies in how it reframes technology as something made, touched, and shaped by human choice, rather than an abstract, neutral system.

For designers, technologists, and researchers, Threaded Protocols offers a reminder that systems which appear precise and objective are always political, always designed, and always traceable back to material decisions. In a landscape dominated by efficiency, Berkhout’s work insists on another value: the right to build meaning slowly.

The detailed explorer finds a bonus: her work is also touching theme’s of emancipation, gender-equality, historic manipulation…

Any input you think is helpful to create a dedicated article about your project:
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]]> MARIE VILAY – SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS https://www.munique.blog/en/marie-vilay-sustainable-innovations/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:00:10 +0000 https://www.munique.blog/?p=83363 MARIE VILAY – SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS

Marie Vilay does not present a new fabric or production technique. What distinguishes her work is a method of reading and translating textile knowledge across cultures, systems, and moments of transition.

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MARIE VILAY: Reading, Carrying, and Reframing Textile Knowledge

SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS

16. January 2026

Marie Vilay does not present a new fabric or production technique. What distinguishes her work is a method of reading and translating textile knowledge across cultures, systems, and moments of transition. Her practice asks a question that sits at the edge of innovation: what happens to textile traditions, patterns, and objects when they move between geographies, power structures, and production logics?

“For designers, researchers, and institutions navigating questions of decolonisation, migration, and responsibility, her work offers a different kind of innovation: one rooted in listening, translation, and care rather than optimisation.”

In To Read a Pattern, Vilay investigates how Laotian weaving patterns might persist when removed from their original cultural and social context and placed within European industrial production.

In Laos, weaving is a living, evolving practice, with patterns traditionally passed from mother to daughter. Vilay’s research highlights how colonial history and orientalist framing have shaped how these patterns are perceived in Western contexts, often flattening them into static heritage rather than living knowledge.

Using patterns gathered through field research in Laos and developing new interpretations through industrial processes, she explores whether continuity is possible without extraction or simplification. This work was produced in collaboration with TextielLab and the Textile Museum in Tilburg.

Her second project, A Bindle (in Transition), shifts from production systems to personal and collective movement. A bindle is a simple cloth used to carry essential belongings while travelling. Vilay reinterprets this form as a container for care, memory, and what is left behind. Using graduation projects abandoned by peers as material, she documents stories of departure, uncertainty, and transition, binding objects and narratives together through a universal textile gesture.

Vilay’s work is not designed for immediate commercial application. Its relevance lies elsewhere: in challenging how value, authorship, and continuity are assigned in textile culture. For designers, researchers, and institutions navigating questions of decolonisation, migration, and responsibility, her work offers a different kind of innovation: one rooted in listening, translation, and care rather than optimisation.

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]]> Interview with Simon Angel, Curator of SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS https://www.munique.blog/en/interview-with-simon-angel-curator-of-sustainable-innovations-2/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:00:32 +0000 https://www.munique.blog/?p=83335 Interview with Simon Angel, Curator of SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS

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SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS 2026:

Interview with Simon Angel, Curator of SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS

Guest article by Muchaneta ten Napel

15. January 2026

Simon Angel has been curating the Sustainable Innovations Area at KEYHOUSE since 2018. For the January 2026 edition, Sustainable Innovations once again brings together projects that question, provoke, and expand the future of textiles. Register now to attend Sustainable Innovations at KEYHOUSE.

When you curate SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS, what tells you a project is genuinely worth platforming, beyond novelty or technical achievement?

Simon Angel: For me, novelty by itself is never enough, I always search behind the curtains, looking for stories, paradoxes, pain, pleasure and purpose. Technical achievement is important, but it is only a starting point. What I look for is whether a project asks an honest question about how we live, make, and value. A project becomes worth platforming when it shows responsibility towards material, culture, and consequence. That responsibility can take many forms. In Marie Vilay’s work, it appears as care for knowledge, authorship, and continuity. In Materia Futura, it emerges as a refusal to accept that sustainability must look deprived or emotionally flat. In Threaded Protocols, it shows up as a quiet but powerful re-examination of how technology itself is constructed. What connects them is not perfection, but intention. They are not trying to impress the industry. They are trying to understand it, and sometimes to gently disturb it; reframing or disrupt the ‘pattern’ of the industry. That is where I feel Sustainable Innovations has its real value.

Many of the projects you select are not market-ready products. Why is it important, in your view, for an industry-focused fair to make space for unfinished or exploratory work?

Simon Angel: Because the future does not arrive fully packaged. If we only show what is ready for market, we only ever validate what already fits existing systems. Sustainable Innovations exists precisely to create space for what does not yet fit. Exploratory work allows us to see where thinking is moving before it becomes constrained by commercial frameworks. It is therefore an invitation to explore and to inspire. Projects like Materia Futura or Threaded Protocols are not trying to sell a product. They are offering a shift in perception. They allow the industry to engage with material, technology, and responsibility at a conceptual level before those ideas harden into supply chains and price points. An industry that only looks at finished solutions risks losing its ability to imagine better ones.

Looking at this year’s exhibitors, what do you feel they have in common?

Simon Angel: What they share is a deep awareness that textiles are not neutral. Whether it is Marie Vilay questioning how textile knowledge travels across cultures or Materia Futura reclaiming sensory desire in bio-based materials, each project understands textiles as carriers of history, power, emotion, and choice. They are not interested in materials as surfaces alone. They are interested in materials as systems of meaning. And importantly, none of them treats sustainability as a technical checklist. They treat it as a cultural responsibility. Textile with layers of different understandings, functions and conscious.

Many innovations struggle at the point of scale. What responsibility, if any, do curators and platforms have in addressing that gap?

Simon Angel: We cannot solve scale for innovators, but we can change how scale is understood. Too often, scale is presented as the only measure of success. But some projects are not meant to scale in the conventional sense. Their value lies in how they influence thinking, education, or future processes. As curators, our responsibility is to provide context. To connect exploratory work with industry actors who can interpret, adapt, or carry those ideas forward responsibly. To prevent innovation from being consumed only as trend material. Scale should be a conversation, a question mark maybe, but not a demand.

Across the projects this season, what assumptions about textiles or fashion do you think the industry most needs to unlearn?

Simon Angel: That sustainability must look modest, technical, or restrained. That innovation must be fast. That materials are separate from culture. That efficiency is always progress. The projects being presented should remind us that desire is not the enemy of sustainability. The industry must unlearn the idea that responsibility is a limitation. It is, in fact, a creative force.

If the wider industry took just one lesson from this year’s SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS, what would you want it to be?

Simon Angel: That innovation is not only about what we make, but about how we choose to make meaning. Sustainable Innovations is not a showroom of answers. It is an invitation to think differently. To slow down. To notice. To question. To reconnect material with intention. If the industry leaves with a renewed sense of responsibility towards both material and imagination, then the platform is doing its job.

About the author

Founding editor-in-chief of Shape Innovate, Muchaneta has worked in the fashion industry for over 14 years. She is currently one of the leading influencers speaking and writing about the merger of fashion with technology and wearable technology.

Muchaneta ten Napel | m@shapeinnovate.com

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]]> Materials as Agents of Change with Simon Angel https://www.munique.blog/en/materials-as-agents-of-change-with-simon-angel/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 08:00:40 +0000 https://www.munique.blog/?p=83239 Materials as Agents of Change with Simon Angel

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SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS 2025: Materials as Agents of Change

Interview with Simon Angel – Guest article by Muchaneta ten Napel

1. September 2025

Curator of SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS at Munich Fabric Start, Simon Angel, has become a central voice in shaping how the fashion and textile industries engage with change. His role is less about gatekeeping and more about storytelling. He is someone who is continually driven to connect experimental design, science, and industry practice into a broader vision of what the future of textiles could be. Each season, the forum brings together projects that provoke, inspire, and challenge assumptions. This year is no exception, with work ranging from bio-luxury couture to energy-generating textiles and regenerative materials grown from wetlands.

Here, Angel reflects on his curatorial approach, what unites the innovators he spotlights, and the lessons the wider industry should take forward.

What guides your selection for the Sustainable Innovations forum at Munich Fabric Start?

Simon Angel: I tend to follow what I’d call the heartbeat of our shared future. I’m drawn to ideas that question how we live, how we make, and what we value. That’s why you’ll see projects like Wetlands Matters, which asks whether a jacket can actually help re-wild landscapes, or MYC_couture, which shows us that couture can be cultivated with fungi rather than constructed with synthetics. Innovation often blooms at intersections between fashion, materials science, agriculture, and energy. What matters is that each project shines light on a new way to connect design, ecology, and purpose.

Living matters

Biotexfuture – BioCushion

Wetlands Matters

What unites the projects featured this season?

Simon Angel: Two things: poetry and purpose. We need creators who can stir emotion like Plantfur, which transforms cattail waste into fur-like panels that are both tactile and ecological and at the same time we need rigorous problem-solvers who deliver scalable results, like the BIOTEXFUTURE initiative working on bio-based polyester and recyclable spacer fabrics. When those elements come together, the projects become more than exhibits; they become signals of what the industry could look like in ten or twenty years.

Do you sense any trends taking shape across the entries this season?

Simon Angel: What I see is a search for meaningful connection between people, and between materials and purpose. Suntex, for example, doesn’t just provide shade it turns fabric into renewable infrastructure, powering spaces we live in. Living Matter reframes luxury not as excess but as responsibility. These are projects asking: why do we value what we value, and what role can textiles play in helping us live differently? That drive for connection may be the next frontier of innovation.

Heliotex

MYC_Couture

Plantfur

What can the industry learn from the Sustainable Innovations forum?

Simon Angel: The forum isn’t about providing ready-made answers. It’s about opening a dialogue. Designers bring unique perspectives on human need and material potential, while industry brings the scale and reach to make change happen. When something like Wetlands Matters or Plantfur is staged next to an industrial research programme like BIOTEXFUTURE, it shows how speculative design and applied science can reinforce one another. That’s when we move from admiration to action.

Looking ahead, how do you see sustainability and textiles evolving together?

Simon Angel: The more immersed I become, the more it boils down to responsibility shared across the system. For me the projects at Sustainable Innovations remind us that awareness can be turned into collective action. It’s time for the industry to let that enthusiasm drive renewal, not just conversation.

About the author

Founding editor-in-chief of Shape Innovate, Muchaneta has worked in the fashion industry for over 14 years. She is currently one of the leading influencers speaking and writing about the merger of fashion with technology and wearable technology.

Muchaneta ten Napel | m@shapeinnovate.com

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For the first time in Germany, S2G XR (Style 2 Garment eXtended Reality) will present a live demo of its 3D textile configurator at booth A4.20 Not a teaser.

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FABRIC HIGHLIGHTS & MATERIAL NOVELTIES FOR AUTUMN.WINTER 26/27 – PART X

Mitwill Textiles Europe

31. August 2025

At the upcoming MUNICH FABRIC START, around 500 international suppliers will present their material innovations for all apparel segments in the FABRICS Area. The complete product portfolio of fashionable woven and knitted fabrics made of wool, cotton, silk, blends and functional fibres will be presented here. For the Autumn.Winter 26/27 season, we present some new products and highlights from international producers in our FABRICS blog posts:

S2G XR brings textile into a new dimension — live from Munich Fabric Start

At the heart of Munich Fabric Start, an unprecedented textile experience awaits you. For the first time in Germany, S2G XR (Style 2 Garment eXtended Reality) will present a live demo of its 3D textile configurator at booth A4.20  Not a teaser. Not a promotional video. A real, testable demo. And a very concrete preview of what is about to become the new standard for textile sourcing in Europe

The 3D configurator: a game-changing tool at your fingertips
At the Mitwill booth, you are in control: apply your prints live onto 3D garments, instantly view the final result in 360°, and configure a full product — no technical knowledge required.

In just a few clicks, you’ll experience a faster, smoother, more visual way to source textiles, built to meet the actual challenges of today’s market. And most importantly: you’re fully autonomous. No demo assistant. No tutorial. You test, you create, you decide. It’s your collection, your vision, your rhythm.

What this changes for the industry
This innovation is not just cosmetic. It addresses very real challenges: reducing lead times, eliminating slow communication loops, minimizing the environmental impact of prototyping and gaining in accuracy.

Digital textile sourcing, as envisioned by S2G XR, becomes a competitive advantage for brands and a true collaboration space for every link in the value chain.

In a market where speed, sustainability and transparency are becoming the norm, this platform offers a new way of working — without compromising on quality.

S2G XR: a platform born in Europe, built for textile professionals
Developed as part of the Eurostars program, S2G XR is the result of a unique alliance between three complementary players: Mitwill Textiles Europe for its textile expertise and product development support, SkalUP for its digital innovation and immersive 3D showroom and JAGGS for its brand vision and strategic marketing expertise.

This collaboration reflects a bold ambition: bringing next-gen tools to European textile manufacturers, while boosting visibility and autonomy for emerging brands.

Meet Mitwill in Munich and experience it for yourself
For two days, S2G XR invites all textile professionals to come and try the platform for themselves at booth A4 20.

Meet the team and discover the future of textile. Live. Unfiltered.

MITWILL TEXTILES
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At DNM Denim, the journey continues. Inspired by nature’s cycles and guided by Flow Theory, the company moves from Challenge to Focus, and now to Freedom—the phase where potential becomes power.

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BLUEZONE NEWS

HIGHLIGHTS & NOVELTIES FROM DENIM MILLS IN MUNICH

DNM DENIM

31. August 2025

At BLUEZONE, some 50 international Denim- and sportswear suppliers will present their most recent Denim novelties and innovations. Hall 2 will become the blue hotspot again. Parallel to MUNICH FABRIC START with THE SOURCE and KEYHOUSE, the Zenith area will become the hub of the international denim community with an all-round relevant event program.

FLOW | FREEDOM

At DNM Denim, the journey continues. Inspired by nature’s cycles and guided by Flow Theory, the company moves from Challenge to Focus, and now to Freedom—the phase where potential becomes power.

The AW 26-27 Collection brings denim to a new level of comfort and style. With rich colours, unique textures, and thoughtful constructions, it empowers you to express your style freely. Every piece reflects the season’s trends while keeping individuality at the heart of design.

Respect for nature remains at the core of the process. By using solar energy and cogeneration systems, DNM Denim reduces carbon emissions, while their Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies provide transparent monitoring of environmental impact. All water is recycled, minimizing waste and conserving resources.

With strengthened production capacity, the company continues to honour the planet while offering denim that celebrates freedom, comfort, and sustainability.

The story that started with Challenge, moved through Focus, and now culminates in Freedom is not an ending—it’s a new beginning. The Flow continues.

“At DNM Denim, the journey continues. Inspired by nature’s cycles and guided by Flow Theory, the company moves from Challenge to Focus, and now to Freedom—the phase where potential becomes power.”

Join DNM DENIM at their booth in H2 | B 07 and discover their latest innovations.

DNM DENIM
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The program is a group of businesses and universities working together to find scalable, bio-based alternatives.

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BIOTEXFUTURE: How to Make Textiles from Fossils

30. August 2025

One of fashion’s biggest contradictions is that it relies on fossil fuels. Polyester, nylon, and acrylic make up most of the world’s fibres, which means that most clothes today start out as crude oil. adidas and RWTH Aachen University are leading the German project BIOTEXFUTURE, which wants to end that dependence.

The program is a group of businesses and universities working together to find scalable, bio-based alternatives. It is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Part of the SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS forum at Munich Fabric start, three main projects will be featured:

  • CircWool: a process that uses a solvent to restore wool fibres without lowering their quality.
  • BioPETex: a bio-based polyester that works just as well as regular PET.
  • BioCushion: a type of spacer fabric that can be recycled and used in shoes and clothes. It is both strong and circular.

These projects are not meant to be one-time tests; they are meant to be useful in the real world. Adding them to the forum ties speculative design ideas to a long history of applied science. It reminds us that we need both creativity and infrastructure to make the switch to sustainable textiles.

BioCushion

BioPEtex

BioPEtex

BioPEtex

CircWool

BIOTEXFUTURE is holding the right vision to transform the textile value chain.”
adidas Future Team

The message is clear for fashion and textiles: greenwashing can’t hide the fact that we depend on oil. We need to change the way things are built, and bio-based fibres are a big part of that. The good news is that the technology is available, partnerships are forming, and interest is growing.

Petrochemistry has defined textiles for the last 100 years. But projects like BIOTEXFUTURE show that a new era is coming, one where performance, style, and scale are no longer tied to oil but to renewable innovation.

CircWool

CircWool

CircWool

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This collection embodies softness, simplicity, and flow – from soft-touch labels and stretchable materials that move with the body, to a calming palette of pastel tones and organic, natural fibers.

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ADDITIONALS NEWS – PART VIII

30. August 2025

The latest developments for buttons, ribbons, decorative stones, closures, linings, lace, embroidery, interlinings as well as labeling and branding solutions will be presented by around 150 leading international ingredients and accessories suppliers in the ADDITIONALS Area at MUNICH FABRIC START. Explore the novelties of WE NORDIC LABEL STUDIOS here in our ADDITIONALS blog posts:

WE NORDIC LABEL STUDIOS

We Nordic Label Studios is a creative supplier of innovative branding products, specializing in certified and high-quality items for fashion and lifestyle brands.

Rooted in Nordic aesthetics and craftsmanship, the company creates conscious and design-led solutions that elevate every detail of the product experience.

We Nordic Label Studios – New Collection: Design and Quality for High Performance
Introducing the latest collection of labels, hangtags, and packaging – crafted specifically for sportswear, performance wear, and outdoor brands that demand more from every detail.

By blending technical expertise, refined craftsmanship, and cutting-edge materials, this collection is built to withstand the toughest conditions while delivering a premium brand experience.

Highlights include durable, functional components made from recycled silicone, as well as paper hangtags with paper string for easy recycling. These tactile, flexible solutions are ideal for garments that move, perform, and are washed repeatedly.

We Nordic Label Studios – New collection: Soft Function & Movement
Introducing the new range of labels, hangtags, and packaging – designed specifically for yoga and athleisure brands that value comfort, style, and conscious living.

This collection embodies softness, simplicity, and flow – from soft-touch labels and stretchable materials that move with the body, to a calming palette of pastel tones and organic, natural fibers.

Every detail has been thoughtfully crafted to reflect the values of today’s wellness-driven brands, including silicone-dipped strings for a smooth, refined finish, recycled silicone trims with a soft-touch feel, and natural, eco-conscious materials that support sustainable storytelling.

Certifications You Can Trust
We Nordic Label Studios uses materials certified for their environmental and ethical standards:

  • GRS – Verifies recycled content and responsible production.
  • GOTS – Confirms use of organic fibers and sustainable manufacturing.
  • FSC – Ensures paper materials come from responsibly managed forests.
  • OEKO-TEX 100 – Certifies products are free from harmful substances and safe for consumers.

At H1| B 02 you can discover the We Nordic Label Studios collections and find inspiration.

Hongkong – H1 | B 02

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The designs embrace various trend themes – sometimes subtle, sometimes expressive – and lend each fabric its own distinctive character.

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FABRIC HIGHLIGHTS & MATERIAL NOVELTIES FOR AUTUMN.WINTER 26/27 – PART IX

29. August 2025

At the upcoming MUNICH FABRIC START, around 500 international suppliers will present their material innovations for all apparel segments in the FABRICS Area. The complete product portfolio of fashionable woven and knitted fabrics made of wool, cotton, silk, blends and functional fibres will be presented here. For the Autumn.Winter 26/27 season, we present some new products and highlights from international producers in our FABRICS blog posts:

PONTEX

The upcoming Fall Winter 26/27 capsule collection of Pontex is a testament to style, innovation, and performance.

Pontex presents a capsule collection for Autumn/Winter 26/27, embodying style, innovation, and performance. Born in the heart of the Italian textile district, this new collection of fabrics for clothing embodies the excellence of Made in Italy.
Meticulous attention to detail and rigorous quality controls on raw materials and finishes result in premium fabrics designed for longevity and unique garment creation.

The Fall Winter Fabric Collection
Velvet, the undisputed star of the capsule, is reinvented in a symphony of textures and sensations: three-dimensional effects for bold, sculptural chunky corduroys in cotton, modal, elastomer, and viscose, alongside smooth velvets in modal and Tencel.
The contrasts between shiny and matte, and the irregular and crushed effects in the Pontex Collection, make velvet a lively, soft, and fluid fabric, perfect for creating enveloping garments like jackets, shirts, and trousers. Pontex focuses its research on performance materials: interactive fabrics that change color and react to movement and temperature; fluid structures with materials that move organically, creating optical and volumetric effects; and padded and quilted fabrics enhanced by the nobility of cupro.
The collection also features cottons with structured texture and blended fabrics with micro-relief structures and three-dimensional effects, adding depth and originality to every creation, as well as Tencel and modal blends with cotton.
These unique compositions have been specially developed to offer a warm and enveloping feel: sanding treatments on the right face provide a delicate peach effect, while napping on the reverse side creates a soft, sweatshirt-like sensation, enhancing comfort on the skin and imparting a pleasant sense of warmth and protection.

PONTEX

Finishes and dyes
The dedication of Pontex to durability results in innovative finishes and dyes. These treatments not only increase fabric resistance but also transform it over time. Washing after washing, the fabric acquires a unique charm, evolving its appearance and confirming its inherent quality.
Thanks to its collaboration with Tintoria Emiliana, some velvets in the Pontex Capsule have been created using two particular and innovative garment dyeing techniques: “3D Spray” dyeing, manually applied with an airbrush to create a three-dimensional effect through color application, and “Laser” dyeing, which uses a laser machine to generate unique and customizable designs on the fabric.

The color palette
The Pontex Autumn/Winter color palette features vibrant shades that enhance every nuance of the fabric: Cocoa Brown, Sage Green, Candied Fruit Red, Sorbet Pink. Each color is chosen to enhance appearance, exceptional resistance, and adaptability of the fabric to every need, ensuring the creation of garments that last over time and maintain their performance.

Fabrics: protagonists of a multi-sensory performance
The new Pontex Autumn/Winter collection is a celebration of velvets, heavy cottons, shirting cottons, coated and technical fabrics, and printed fabrics.
These performance materials are ideal for creating apparel that has personality, conveying strong, joyful, yet light emotions. Pontex favors a style of fabric that goes beyond traditional function, and makes them become protagonists of a visual, tactile, and sensory performance.
The finished garment is something worn, certainly seen, but also something that excites, stimulates senses, and allows the body to move in its surrounding space to experience new sensations.

Pontex: fabric artisans since 1972
With constant research and experimentation into new raw materials and finishes, Pontex creates durable and resistant fabrics, always ensuring high aesthetic and functional value.

Visit Pontex at S1 | E 120 and be inspired by their stunning collection.

Italy – S1 | E 120

SOALON TRIACETATE

Triacetate is a semi-synthetic fiber made from natural pulp and chemical-based material. This unique fiber is exclusively  produced by SOALON in Toyama, Japan.

The main raw material of Soalon is derived from natural trees. In addition to producing fibers, Soalon is also a supplier procuring raw materials. In 2017, the company obtained acquired FSC® Chain of Custody Certification for filament production at its Toyama Plant, the  Soalon manufacturing plant.

At Toyama Plant, organic solvents are used in the SOALON manufacturing process. However, these undergo appropriate treatment and thorough a system of recovery and reuse. With strict environmental, labor and consumer safety standards in place, the company has become a bluesign® system partner and SOALON is certified as bluesign® approved.

For the FW26/27 season, Soalon has focused on the drape properties of its unique triacetate fiber. In collaboration with the twisting, weaving, and dyeing techniques of the artisans of the Hokuriku region, Soalon has developed a fabric collection with unique and beautiful drape properties  – introduced under the concept THE JAPAN DRAPE.

The team of Soalon looks forward to introducing the original collection at A3 | 21.

Japan – A3 | 21

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INNOTEX

Fabrics that captivate not only visually but also tell tactile stories take center stage in the Autumn.Winter 26/27 season.
The designs embrace various trend themes – sometimes subtle, sometimes expressive – and lend each fabric its own distinctive character.

A selection of the trend themes:

Soft Focus – Delicate blossoms blur across the fabric like watercolor.

Back to the Office – Classic patterns meet modern reinterpretations. Structures and lines convey elegance, professionalism, and understated strength.

Abstract Portrait – Faces and silhouettes merge with graphic elements – artistic, contemporary, and emotional.

Germany – H4 | B 02

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Future Fashion Assembly, founded by Sofia Strazzanti, is the fashion industry’s first collaborative “innovation showroom,” a platform dedicated to connecting brands,

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BLUEZONE NEWS

Bringing Innovation to the Floor:

Bluezone’s First-Ever Innovation Space

28. August 2025

The denim industry doesn’t need more concepts. It needs solutions that actually work on the factory floor. This September, the first-ever Innovation Space at Bluezone will prove that innovation isn’t merely an idea. It’s something you can test, tweak, and take home.

Why Now?

At many trade shows, you discover new materials and wild concepts. But there’s a gap between discovery and real change: many promising ideas never become a reality. This Innovation Space bridges this gap through market-ready innovations, i.e., tools, materials, and systems with proven use cases and results.

For mills, brands, and suppliers who visit Bluezone, this is a chance to move past theory. You’ll see work-ready demos: centralised product management platforms you can begin using for free, immediately; digital product passports you can start piloting, traceability tools and impact calculators to measure your savings, and low-impact wash techniques you can try at a smaller scale. That practical focus makes this space useful for people who need answers now, not someday.

Who’s Running the Show?

Future Fashion Assembly, founded by Sofia Strazzanti, is the fashion industry’s first collaborative “innovation showroom,” a platform dedicated to connecting brands, retailers, and manufacturers with vetted, scale-ready solutions, bridging innovation and adoption in fashion. More than a curated digital marketplace, it provides hands-on strategic support to fast-track innovation with business leaders through curated showcases, matchmaking tools, and actionable insight reports. At Munich Fabric Start, Future Fashion Assembly is leveraging its expertise in sourcing strategic market-validated solutions and brand engagement to co-curate this activation.

Baytech-HMS is the creator of Hand Made Stone (HMS), a patented and sustainable alternative to pumice stones used in denim washing. Founded by Beyza Baykan, HMS has evolved from a material innovation into a platform for community engagement and education, best known for its globally popular denim workshops at Kingpins Show, The Mills Fabrica, and beyond. HMS is leading the creative direction of the space and interactive workshop sessions.

Together, Future Fashion Assembly and HMS are shaping a more resilient and profitable fashion future.

Sofia Strazzanti

Beyza Bakan

What Can You Expect to See?

This Innovation Space is designed to be explored. The key elements you can expect:

  • 4 Curated innovators: Each selected for commercial readiness, industry relevance, and measurable impact. Expect a high-quality lineup.
  • Tech Therapy Clinics: Drop-in, 20-minute strategy sessions for mills, manufacturers and brands. Bring a real problem from your business today, from pilot planning to integration hurdles, and leave with practical next steps.
  • Interactive workshops: HMS will run its hands-on DIY wash session, and other innovators will present live demos. These are short, practical, and built for replication back at your facility. Visit the program agenda to learn more.
  • Ask Me Anything: Meet Sofia Strazzanti, the CEO of Future Fashion Assembly, and find out why she built her curated ecosystem.
  • Roundtables: Curated discussions on tackling adoption barriers effectively and the importance of collaboration.
  • Networking Event (Day 1): A great chance to meet innovators, buyers and suppliers in low-pressure conversations.

Imagine this typical visit: arrive at the space, watch a demo of an AI-powered production tool, book a Tech Therapy session to discuss integration, then join a buyer roundtable to talk about procurement timelines. So you leave with concrete next steps.

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Special Feature: Denim After the Loom (The Fireside Chat)

One of the headline moments is a 30-minute session called Denim After the Loom: From Stone to System. This fireside chat, a part of a growing global series initiated by Beyza Baykan, Managing Director of Baytech-HMS, began in London with the one and only Adriano Goldschmied. It explores the moments after fabric comes off the loom — the wash house, the finishing line, and the choices shaping a jean’s story.

This edition will bring together two influential voices in denim: one a pioneer of wash innovation, the other a driver of future-forward production; an honest, practical conversation moderated by Sofia Strazzanti, Founder & CEO of Future Fashion Assembly. They’ll discuss the friction between craft and new tech, the pressures around traceability, and the real challenges of shifting supply chains.

Speakers are to be confirmed, but the conversation matters more than names: expect a cross-generational and candid discussion full of lessons you can use on the factory floor.

Details You Must Know

  • Where: Munich Fabric Start / Bluezone — Hall 2, Baytech (HMS) x Future Fashion Assembly (A08 & A08B)
  • When: September 2–3, 2025

Visit us at Bluezone, book a Tech Therapy slot, or join the workshops. If you make, buy, or sell denim and fabrics, come with a question and leave with a plan.

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]]> The Source Collection’s News IV https://www.munique.blog/en/the-source-collections-news-iv/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 08:00:30 +0000 https://www.munique.blog/?p=82757 The Source Collection’s News IV

It is not just about delivering garments – but providing made-to-measure solutions for individual requirements.

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THE SOURCE – PRIME MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS

IN HALL 1 AT MUNICH FABRIC START

27. August 2025

Some 30 selected clothing manufacturers present their products and services around the latest sourcing services and apparel manufacturing at THE SOURCE studio in Hall 1. The range of services of the internationally experienced manufacturing companies include cut-make-trim (CMT) solutions as well as high-end production.Furthermore, services such as A-Z process solutions including procurement processes are offered – a suitable addition to the diverse portfolio of MUNICH FABRIC START.

As part of the MUNICH FABRIC START, THE SOURCE is a one-stop sourcing platform and the stage to all-in-one providers to present turnkey, end-to-end solutions from PLV to white-label for brands, labels and retail.

Companies from some of the most important manufacturing countries such as Italy, Portugal, Greece or Turkey among others will be on site to present a business-relevant mix of services. Discover THE SOURCE in Hall 1.

Nurteks for Autumn/Winter 26/27 – Smart, Fast & Sustainable Textile Solutions

For over 30 years, Nurteks has been at the forefront of knitted fabric fashion production in Istanbul, combining high-quality materials with efficient processes and renewable energy. As an established partner for fashion brands, catalog companies, and online retailers, Nurteks is recognized for providing smart and flexible textile solutions tailored to a variety of customer needs.

Fashion professionals choose Nurteks for rapid production lead times (typically 5 to 6 weeks), small minimum order quantities (starting from just 300 pieces), and exceptional big-size fit. The company is experienced in both digital and all-over printing techniques, ensuring reliable quality across every price segment.

The colour mood for the Autumn/Winter 26/27 season features deep berry reds, forest greens, and warm neutral tones – specifically curated for the German-speaking market. Collections this season are defined by comfort, flowing silhouettes, and a focus on feel-good styles.

To help brands achieve the perfect look, Nurteks provides design support – including customization to ensure each garment aligns seamlessly with the client’s brand identity and customer expectations. It is not just about delivering garments – but providing made-to-measure solutions for individual requirements.

Sustainability is part of the company’s DNA: the entire production runs on solar energy generated from its own rooftop panels. For Nurteks, responsible manufacturing starts at the very source.

Brands looking for a flexible production partner who delivers reliably and on time – every time – will find Nurteks to be a forward-thinking ally for sustainable and smart textile solutions.

“It is not just about delivering garments – but providing made-to-measure solutions for individual requirements.”

NURTEKS

Visit Nurteks at H1 | A 09

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Plantfur – by Studio iFocus 

SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS

26. August 2025

Peatlands, which are often called the “lungs of the earth,”, are delicate ecosystems that are under a lot of stress. These carbon-rich soils in the Netherlands are at risk of collapsing because of centuries of draining and intensive farming. When they do, they release emissions into the air. This environmental crisis is not only a call to fix things, for designer Iris Veentjer; it is also a chance to rethink the future of materials.

Veentjer’s practice has turned her attention to cattails, a plant that grows well in waterlogged soils and has the potential to change both landscapes and textiles. Plantfur, a surface material made from the cigar-shaped seed heads of the cattail, is the main focus of this research. These spikes are usually thrown away as agricultural waste, but they are collected before they spread too much and turned into panels that look like fur. Each cigar has its own size, so when they are put together, they make striated surfaces that are naturally beautiful. Not only is the material a more environmentally friendly alternative to animal fur and petroleum-based synthetics, but it also gives farmers a crop that helps reduce emissions.

“Harvesting cattail cigars earlier prevents their invasive spread and transforms waste into value.”

Iris Veentjer

The fact that SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS forum is featuring the project this season shows how important it is. Plantfur shows that sustainability can mean more than just doing less harm. Plantfur makes important points for the fashion and textile industries. What if wetlands were used to grow fur instead of factory farms? What if farming worked with climate resilience instead of against it?

Plantfur doesn’t just replace old materials; it makes a new way to use them based on ecological reciprocity. This is a very important lesson to learn. People won’t just judge the textiles of the future by how they feel on the skin; they’ll also judge them by how they work in ecosystems. Veentjer’s work shows that luxury and sustainability don’t have to be at odds with each other. They can be redefined together with materials that are both beautiful and good for the environment.

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ADDITIONALS NEWS – PART VI

CHIC – JOINTAK

26. August 2025

The latest developments for buttons, ribbons, decorative stones, closures, linings, lace, embroidery, interlinings as well as labeling and branding solutions will be presented by around 150 leading international ingredients and accessories suppliers in the ADDITIONALS Area at MUNICH FABRIC START. Explore some of the novelties of CHIC – JOINTAK here in our ADDITIONALS blog posts:

Introducing the Liz Collection: Where Heritage Meets Refined Craftsmanship
In intimate apparel, it is often the smallest elements that leave the most lasting impression. Trims and accessories, whether a woven label, hangtag, or patch, do more than serve a function; they help define the character of a garment. With this in mind, we are proud to introduce the Liz Collection – a refined range of garment trims and fashion accessories that pays tribute to the elegance, sensuality, and quiet strength of women.

A Refined Tribute to Femininity
The Liz Collection brings together the charm of tradition and the grace of modern minimalism. Inspired by classic women’s underwear, each piece is thoughtfully developed to highlight the lasting appeal of timeless femininity. It is a collection designed to enhance a subtle yet powerful complement to garments that speak to both intimacy and strength. From delicate hangtags to finely crafted woven labels and patches, every item is conceived to elevate a garment’s identity through detail, texture, and tone.

Emotion in Every Detail
Drawing inspiration from the world of fine lingerie, the Liz Collection incorporates a language of soft, tactile refinement. Every element is designed to evoke emotional depth and authenticity, from lace-textured labels and vintage floral motifs to embroidered finishes that highlight artisanal craftsmanship. These choices are not merely aesthetic, they are intentional elements that reflect the wearer’s grace and individuality.

A Palette of Understated Elegance
The colour direction of the Liz Collection is deliberately muted to ensure maximum versatility and sophistication. Soft neutrals, ivory, blush, and pale grey tones form a cohesive palette that pairs effortlessly with a wide array of lingerie and loungewear fabrics.

This subtle colouring ensures that each trim integrates seamlessly with the garment, allowing the focus to remain on form, texture, and overall finish, delivering a sense of elegance that never seeks the spotlight but is always noticed.

Crafted for Everyday and the Exceptional
The Liz Collection was developed not only to adorn the extraordinary but to enhance the everyday. Whether featured on a delicate bralette or a thoughtfully crafted bodysuit, our collection introduces a layer of sophistication that feels effortless. Each trim, whether a discreet patch or a thoughtfully printed hangtag, is designed to travel with the wearer throughout her day, becoming part of her routine, her wardrobe, and ultimately her story.

Sustainable by Design
Like all collections by the company, Liz reflects a firm commitment to sustainability. All materials used are recycled, recyclable, or reusable, ensuring minimal environmental impact without compromising on quality or finish. From label yarns to hangtag substrates, every component has been carefully selected to align with modern environmental standards and the values of the conscious consumer. Sustainability is not treated as a trend but as a responsibility, integral to our design and production processes.

The Liz Woman
The woman who wears Liz is not defined by trends – she is defined by timeless values. She seeks quality, subtlety, and meaning in the things she chooses. She is confident in her femininity and drawn to garments that feel authentic, elegant, and thoughtfully made. Liz is for the woman who understands that true style lies in the details: the soft touch of lace, the precision of embroidery, the feeling that nothing has been left to chance.

The Power of Thoughtful Detail
In an age where fashion often moves too fast, the Liz Collection is a pause – a return to meaningful design and craftsmanship. It invites designers and brands to reimagine garment trims not as secondary components, but as foundational elements of a product’s narrative.

Elegance does not need to be declared; it only needs to be felt. And in Liz, it is.

To explore the Liz Collection and see how it can elevate your next lingerie or womenswear range, please contact the team directly at H1 | C 14. They welcome the opportunity to share how careful design, sustainable materials, and refined detail can together tell a story of beauty and intent.

CHIC – JOINTAK

Introducing HOOK: A New Era of Timeless Elegance, Anti-Counterfeit Innovation, and Digital Product Intelligence
As the seasons begin to change and the crisp air of autumn sets in, we are proud to unveil HOOK, our latest label collection designed for the discerning consumer who values both style and substance. More than just a collection of garment trims and accessories, HOOK is a celebration of authenticity, sustainability, and technological advancement. This new offering integrates the rich visual identity of mountain landscapes with cutting-edge digital solutions: our patented CertiEye anti-counterfeit system and the JOINPASS Digital Product Passport (DPP).

Together, HOOK, CertiEye®, and JOINPASS represent a step forward in the way fashion brands communicate trust, elegance, and transparency to consumers.

The New HOOK Collection: Elevating Classic Elegance
Inspired by the serene beauty of alpine landscapes and the timeless appeal of traditional attire, our HOOK collection offers a refined and functional aesthetic, designed specifically for the colder seasons – autumn and winter. The accessories within the range – woven labels, printed badges, hangtags, and other garment trims – echo the peaceful tones of nature and the sophistication of classic design.

HOOK is for brands and consumers who appreciate understated luxury. Every element in the collection has been thoughtfully curated to embody quiet strength and refined taste. This is not fashion for fashion’s sake; it is an expression of identity—minimal, elevated, and purposefully created.

The collection’s logo design draws inspiration from prehistoric rock engravings, portraying a powerful eagle surveying the mountain peaks. This symbol serves as a metaphor for freedom, clarity, and unwavering authenticity – values that underpin the entire HOOK range.

Colour choices have been tailored to mirror mountain terrains: forest green, warm brown, and soft yellow form a cohesive palette that reflects the natural tones of high-altitude wilderness. Suitable for both men’s and women’s garments, these tones deliver versatility while maintaining a strong identity.

Sustainability is at the core of HOOK. Every component in the collection has been developed using recycled, reusable, and recyclable materials, ensuring a low-impact environmental footprint. In a fashion landscape increasingly shaped by conscious consumerism, HOOK allows brands to offer not just beautiful accessories, but meaningful ones.

CertiEye®: Next-Level Anti-Counterfeit Protection
One of HOOK’s defining features is the integration of CertiEye®, our proprietary and patented anti-counterfeiting solution. As counterfeiting continues to threaten brand equity and consumer trust, CertiEye® provides a powerful response. With this innovative technology embedded into your garment trims and labels, each item becomes instantly verifiable.

How does it work?
CertiEye® allows anyone – from distributors to end customers – to authenticate a product with a single scan. Using the dedicated CertiEye® app or a smartphone camera, the user simply scans the product’s unique QR code, which then verifies in real time whether the item is genuine or a counterfeit. This process is seamless, secure, and immediate.

The technology works by embedding non-replicable digital signatures into the product’s label or trim. These signatures are securely stored and tracked within our system, ensuring an unparalleled level of protection throughout the entire supply chain – from production to retail.

CertiEye® empowers brands with instant product authentication, enhanced brand protection, full traceability across distribution channels, and increased customer confidence in product legitimacy.

By incorporating CertiEye® into the HOOK collection, CHIC-JOINTAK  are bridging the gap between traditional craftsmanship and digital security.

JOINPASS Digital Product Passport: The Future of Transparency
As sustainability regulations evolve, Digital Product Passports (DPP’s) are becoming an essential tool for compliance, transparency, and consumer engagement. Anticipating this shift, we have developed JOINPASS – a digital platform that consolidates product data, supply chain traceability, and sustainability information in a single, accessible location.

JOINPASS not only satisfies upcoming regulatory requirements across the EU and other jurisdictions but elevates the consumer experience. Embedded in each label or trim via a single QR code, JOINPASS provides access to a digital hub of verified information, including raw material origins, manufacturing certifications, carbon footprint data, and guidelines for care, reuse, recycling, and disposal.

What sets JOINPASS apart is its integration with CertiEye®. This makes it the only Digital Product Passport that includes built-in authentication, guaranteeing both the legitimacy of the product and the accuracy of its information. One scan. One code. Complete confidence.

Whether it’s woven into a label, printed on a hangtag, or embedded in metal trims, JOINPASS is fully customisable and compatible with all accessory formats.

A Unified Experience: Security, Style, and Sustainability
The HOOK collection isn’t simply a set of labels. It is a new standard for responsible, intelligent fashion branding. By blending classic aesthetics with advanced digital innovation, we’ve developed a collection that brings meaningful value to your garments in three key ways. First, HOOK offers timeless design inspired by nature, adding a refined visual and tactile experience. Second, their CertiEye® technology ensures product authenticity, eliminating concerns around counterfeiting. And third, JOINPASS provides digital transparency, helping brands meet evolving regulatory requirements while sharing their sustainability story with credibility and clarity.

From high-end fashion houses to emerging ethical brands, our HOOK collection is designed to support those who want to lead, not follow.

The Power of a Label
In today’s marketplace, a label is not just a label – it is a symbol of your brand’s integrity. With HOOK, you can communicate elegance. With CertiEye®, you can guarantee authenticity. And with JOINPASS, you can demonstrate responsibility.

From the very first touchpoint with your product, customers will know that your brand stands for more than aesthetics – it stands for excellence, honesty, and innovation. HOOK is available now. Explore the collection, and let them help you transform your accessories into powerful tools for brand trust and customer engagement.

For enquiries, samples, or to discuss how we can customise HOOK, CertiEye®, and JOINPASS for your brand, please contact your account manager or reach out to us in H1 | C 14 and via our website.

CHIC – JOINTAK
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Stylish. Timeless. zero – Fashion for modern women.

25. August 2025

At the upcoming MUNICH FABRIC START, around 500 international suppliers will present their material innovations for all apparel segments in the FABRICS Area. The complete product portfolio of fashionable woven and knitted fabrics made of wool, cotton, silk, blends and functional fibres will be presented here. For the Autumn.Winter 26/27 season, we are pleased and excited to have our team styled by zero for the first time:

zero stands for modern, timeless fashion with a clear, feminine signature. Since its founding in 1967 in Bremen, the brand has established itself as a key player, accompanying women with collections that perfectly combine quality, fit, and everyday practicality.

Thanks to a consistently vertical structure – from design to production – zero guarantees the highest quality at an attractive price-performance ratio. Every decision, every seam reflects the ambition to create fashion that is stylish, versatile, and durable.

With 12 collections per year, zero offers style-conscious women outfits that complement their urban everyday lives and emphasize their individuality – modern, relaxed, and feminine. The color palette ranges from timeless classics such as black and navy to soft tones like cream and beige, with accents in bordeaux or petrol. Always wearable, always timelessly beautiful.

zero addresses women who are in the midst of life: professionally active, quality-conscious, and versatile in their interests. They value fashion that accompanies them in all situations – whether at the office, shopping in the city, or out with friends in the evening. zero offers these women fashion that gives femininity and self-confidence a modern interpretation: flowing blouses, high-quality knitwear, perfectly tailored trousers, versatile blazers, feminine dresses and skirts – always stylish, always crafted with attention to detail.

At the same time, responsibility has long been at the core of the brand’s philosophy: with the “WE RESPECT” initiative, zero commits to sustainable practices – from fair production standards to the careful selection of high-quality and responsibly sourced materials.

As a brand with a clear identity and values, zero is a reliable partner for stylish looks and a brand with a face and history. Munich Fabric Start provides the ideal stage to showcase this attitude: zero combines modern design, feminine elegance, quality, and responsibility to create fashion that inspires – every day.

“zero addresses women who are in the midst of life: professionally active, quality-conscious, and versatile in their interests. They value fashion that accompanies them in all situations – whether at the office, shopping in the city, or out with friends in the evening.”

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The company produces both and patterned fabrics, with a product range spanning from customized jacquards to solid-coloured and designed fabrics in natural fibres such as cotton, linen, and wool blends with nylon and polyester.

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FABRIC HIGHLIGHTS & MATERIAL NOVELTIES FOR AUTUMN.WINTER 26/27 – PART VIII

24. August 2025

At the upcoming MUNICH FABRIC START, around 500 international suppliers will present their material innovations for all apparel segments in the FABRICS Area. The complete product portfolio of fashionable woven and knitted fabrics made of wool, cotton, silk, blends and functional fibres will be presented here. For the Autumn.Winter 26/27 season, we present some new products and highlights from international producers in our FABRICS blog posts:

PAOLETTI TESSUTI

Paoletti Tessuti is highly specialized in luxury fabrics. The company produces both and patterned fabrics, with a product range spanning from customized jacquards to solid-coloured and designed fabrics in natural fibres such as cotton, linen, and wool blends with nylon and polyester. From the threads through the finished fabrics, it is all an in-house process, focused on careful design, highly planned production schedule, with high quality finishings.

Strengths: flexibility, the ability to meet the customer’s needs, the quality/price ratio and the time devoted to the developing of the design and production of samples. Paoletti Tessuti creates tailor-made projects for jacquard fabrics that differ in type and composition, giving rise to solutions with multiple weights, structures, and aspects.

With an in-house CAD jacquard design office, the company is able to create patterns and designs in different heights with a theoretically unlimited length.

Collaborating with some of the world’s leading international luxury brands, Paoletti Tessuti combines continuous creativity and innovation with uncompromising product and service quality. Every stage of the process is proudly part of a rigorous, entirely Made in Italy production. In recent years, the company has specialized in the production of jacquard denim, both in reactive colours and in classic indigo, becoming a point of reference in this sector.

Paoletti Tessuti stands for heritage, quality, and sustainability – the finest qualities a fabric can offer.

Italy – S1 | E 124

LANIFICIO GUASTI

Lanificio Guasti has always had a passion for natural fibres, seeking to create the perfect balance of fashion, functionality and sustainability. Now, the historic GUALANA brand, renowned for its luxury eco‑fur, is imbued with an even greener soul.

ECOLOGICO is an ecofur sliver knit fabric crafted from natural fibres that respect animal welfare. Its raw materials are fully traceable, and the dyeing process uses only natural methods.

For the A/W 202627 collection, ecofur is reimagined with striking three-dimensional effects – from animalier patterns and braided textures to bespoke reliefs inspired by nature. Each design is brought to life through a fully patented, inhouse production process. No lasers, no residue – only the precision of Lanificio Guasti’s expertise, delivering a sustainable approach that enhances the material without compromising its essence. The result is an ethical, soft and sophisticated textile that opens the door to a new dimension in design.

The latest textile highlights of Lanificio Guasti are waiting to be discovered at S1 | E 124.

Italy – S1 | E 124

LANIFICIO GUASTI

MANIFATTURA ITALIA

A New Era in Italian Craftmanship, Reimagined

Manifattura Italia is a groundbreaking initiative that directly connects fashion brands with renowned Italian garment manufacturers. This innovative platform covers a wide range of segments, including coats, blazers, pants, shirts, and knitwear for both men and women. Each manufacturer offers unparalleled expertise and craftsmanship for a diverse range of styles, qualities, and price points.

By manufacturing Italian fabrics locally, Manifattura Italia aims to enhance the beauty and quality of garments while reducing environmental impact and expediting delivery times.

Experience the best of Italian fashion. All Made in Italy, where else.

Italy – Atrium 3 | 17

SANTEX 24

Hey, meet Santex 24 and their next-level knitted fabrics for 20 years (yeah, way before it was cool).

They mix experience with fresh ideas to create fabrics that stand out — soft, bold, textured, smooth — always with natural vibes and European quality.

♻️ Certified by Lenzing EcoVero™️, Lenzing TENCEL™️, OEKO-TEX®️ — so your pieces feel good and do good.

🎨 Whether you’re into minimalism, loud prints, or something in between — Santex 24 got the base for it.

They don’t just sell fabrics — they help you build your brand’s identity from the very first stitch.

🚀 Come meet them at the Munich Fabric Start. Touch it. Stretch it. Fall in love with it.

Let’s make something amazing together.

POLAND – H4 | F 10

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This season’s collection for ISKO is not only a showcase of advanced technologies and materials – it’s a demonstration of how denim can evolve with purpose.

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BLUEZONE NEWS

HIGHLIGHTS & NOVELTIES FROM DENIM MILLS IN MUNICH

ISKO FW 26/27: denim that feels great, and thinks differently.

22. August 2025

At BLUEZONE, some 50 international Denim- and sportswear suppliers will present their most recent Denim novelties and innovations. Hall 2 will become the blue hotspot again. Parallel to MUNICH FABRIC START with THE SOURCE and KEYHOUSE, the Zenith area will become the hub of the international denim community with an all-round relevant event program.

ISKO’s FW 26/27 collection takes action to bring to life a new vision for the future of denim – one where responsibility, comfort and performance are together, and seamlessly integrated. Each innovation in this season’s range builds upon ISKO’s long-term commitment to sustainability and textile excellence.

At the heart of this season’s innovations is RECODE DENIM, ISKO’s most advanced circular denim technology to date. Developed through recycled materials and fiber recovery innovations, RECODE DENIM maximizes resource efficiency without compromising quality. By transforming end-of-life textiles into high-performance fabrics, RECODE DENIM reflects ISKO’s commitment to sustainability without compromising on style.

ISKO continues to expand the possibilities of denim with the introduction of several new fabric concepts. We’Raw is designed to preserve the integrity of raw denim aesthetics, this fabric resists fading, shrinkage, and distortion—maintaining its character even after repeated washes. FitWise is engineered for both structure and adaptability, providing an adaptive fit with all-day comfort, suitable for a wide range of applications without sacrificing style. Wondersoft offers a luxurious, silky softness while staying true to denim’s tactile identity. Wondersoft is crafted using environmentally preferred fibers such as modal and lyocell.

Drawing inspiration from a rich winter palette – featuring deep indigos, blackened tones and earthy browns – the FW 26/27 collection sets a bold seasonal tone. A notable element of this aesthetic is TINTED MANIA, a concept built around refined tone-on-tone color effects that create subtle depth and layered dimension across garments and silhouettes.

Returning to the spotlight is the signature ISKO™ Multitouch fabric concept. Within a single material, designers can explore a broad spectrum of textures, hand feels and finishing styles –from 3D effects and permanent embossing to vintage-inspired wash-downs. Each is achieved through responsible finishing techniques that prioritize reduced environmental impact.

This season’s collection for ISKO is not only a showcase of advanced technologies and materials – it’s a demonstration of how denim can evolve with purpose.

“This season’s collection for ISKO is not only a showcase of advanced technologies and materials – it’s a demonstration of how denim can evolve with purpose.”

Join ISKO at their booth in H2 | D 23 and discover denim that feels great – and thinks differently.

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Creativity, sustainability, and contemporary style are the values that define every collection we create.

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FABRIC HIGHLIGHTS & MATERIAL NOVELTIES FOR AUTUMN.WINTER 26/27 – PART VII

21. August 2025

At the upcoming MUNICH FABRIC START, around 500 international suppliers will present their material innovations for all apparel segments in the FABRICS Area. The complete product portfolio of fashionable woven and knitted fabrics made of wool, cotton, silk, blends and functional fibres will be presented here. For the Autumn.Winter 26/27 season, we present some new products and highlights from international producers in our FABRICS blog posts:

CIABATTI TESSUTI

Ciabatti Tessuti: Three Generations, Always with you

Creativity, sustainability, and contemporary style are the values that define every collection we create. For over three generations, we have worked alongside brands to develop unique fabrics, anticipating trends and adapting to the needs of a constantly evolving market.

Their USP’s are:

  • Efficiency and flexibility – All production stages are carried out in-house, from design to weaving, ensuring fast delivery and full quality control.
  • Tailored solutions – Every fabric is developed according to the client’s specific requirements.
  • High quality at a competitive price – Our quality-to-price ratio is among the most competitive in Europe.

“Creativity, sustainability, and contemporary style are the values that define every collection we create.”

Their main product lines:

  • Jacquard: refined fabrics with premium finishes
  • Knitwear: fine yarns for comfort and elegance

Ciabatti Tessuti only uses carefully selected fibers: Cotton, Silk, Viscose, Cashmere, Wool, Alpaca – and certified yarns such as Global Recycled Standard and Responsible Wool Standard, guaranteeing a sustainable and responsible production process.

Their aim is to be more than a supplier. They thrive to support clients in creating distinctive, high-quality collections that respect both style and sustainability.

Ciabatti Tessuti: a reliable partner for your next collection. Come to explore the whole collection at booth S1 | E 124.

Italy – S1 | E 124

CIABATTI TESSUTI

COTONEA

Cotonea is the organic cotton fabric specialist, located in Europe:

The huge article range comprehends: linnen, twill, poplin, jersey, moleskin, flannel, panama, canvas, denim, calico, plush, piquet, interlock all made of organic cotton, upland or ELS Pima.

New in the collection: their organic pima cretonne premium and their heavy single jersey made from rare organic pima cotton. Their new organic raised flannel in a classic herringbone weave is particularly soft and warm.

The certification provided is the strictest worldwide, IVN BEST, GOTS, Fair-for-Life.
All deliveries come directly from stock, small quantities are possible.

The Cotonea value chain is fully transparent, from the farmers to the customer. Each step is specified and controlled by Cotonea. An exact energy and CO2 footprint is evaluated for 460 different woven fabrics.
All manufacturing steps are specified for the best quality. The organic agriculture is done according to best farming practices regarding soil improvement, manure, pest defeat, water and yields.

Germany – H3 | B 04

COTONEA

ROTA TEKSTIL

Discover Rota Tekstil’s new collection: refined Dobby, soft Corduroy, and versatile Cotton Blends – crafted for stylish, comfortable, and durable clothing across casual, formal, and seasonal wear.

TÜRKIYE – H2 | A 13

ROTA TEKSTIL

ÖZDOKU

For their new Woven and Jersey collection AW 26/27, Özdoku Tekstil is designing elegant looks enriched with exciting new textures on classic surfaces

They aimed to give a new appearance on check and striped fabrics by using yarn materials with extraordinary and diverse textures. Denim-look designs stand out in the collection by simultaneously offering a sense of comfort and elegance.

Tweed fabrics feature dynamic textures that reflect the season, with vibrant reds and coffee/brown tones. Their priority is on sustainability at every stage of their production in order to remain sensitive to nature and environment.

Discover the new collection at their booth in H3 | D 21.

TÜRKIYE – H3 | D 21

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This collection was born from the desire to create something that will stand the test of time —not only aesthetically beautiful, but made to be worn, loved, and passed on.

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HIGHLIGHTS & NOVELTIES FROM DENIM MILLS IN MUNICH

ISKO™ Luxury by PG FW 26-27
– a collection that challenges time, expanding the present and the future of denim.

20. August 2025

At BLUEZONE, some 50 international Denim- and sportswear suppliers will present their most recent Denim novelties and innovations. Hall 2 will become the blue hotspot again. Parallel to MUNICH FABRIC START with THE SOURCE and KEYHOUSE, the Zenith area will become the hub of the international denim community with an all-round relevant event program.

ISKO™ Luxury by PG introduces its FW 26/27 collection – a bold reinterpretation of ISKO denim through the creative lens of Paolo Gnutti. Merging art, innovation and uniqueness, this season’s capsules explore new textile horizons by reimagining historic materials like wool, chenille and jacquards manipulating them and bringing them into the world of denim.

His vision? To create beautiful, durable and timeless products destined to become style icons.

Each of the capsules offers a distinct experience, shaped by advanced textile craftsmanship and innovation.

HERITAGE DENIM
A tribute to ancient Japanese weaving techniques, where denim craftsmanship was a ritual. The fusion of authenticity and modernity creates a denim that naturally embraces the body while maintaining its traditional soul. An experience that intertwines past and future.

CHENILLE DENIM
Tenacity! Denim meets the softness of chenille. This velvety denim offers exceptional comfort with a lived-in look that evolves over time. Chenille Denim takes on unique, worn-in shades during the industrial washing process. The unique texture transforms denim into a sensory experience.

FRINGE DENIM
The collection reinterprets the world of furs, creating a fascinating contrast between tradition and innovation. Each piece is a discovery, thanks to special yarns and techniques that offer a soft and voluminous effect.

INNER PRINT
Hidden personalization. The innovative print applied to the inner side of the denim brings a new dimension to the garment, with exclusive patterns and graphics. Denim that tells a story beyond the surface.

ART DENIM (Digital Print)
The future of denim is art. Thanks to the exclusive fusion of flock, ART DENIM offers incredible softness and endless customization possibilities. A wearable work of art, with creativity and experimentation without limits. The uniqueness of this collection is fully expressed during the washing process, creating entirely new and different worlds.

JACQUARD
A project that celebrates innovation in the world of denim jacquard. With patterns and textures sculpted into the fabric’s weave, each piece tells a unique visual story. The second presentation of this capsule promises a journey into denim that offers visual depth and a unique tactile feel.

F-LED RELOAD
The revolution of ready-to-dye denim. F-LED RELOAD is the new dyed garment that delivers vibrant colors and unparalleled softness. Denim that transforms over time, thanks to its extraordinary brightness.

FRINGE

Sustainability is also the heartbeat of every new creation through RECODE DENIM, ISKO’s most advanced circular denim technology to date. This uses next-gen recycled materials and fiber recovery innovations to create fabrics that balance responsibility with quality, preserving the character of traditional denim while pushing toward a more circular future.

“This collection was born from the desire to create something that will stand the test of time —not only aesthetically beautiful, but made to be worn, loved, and passed on,” says Paolo Gnutti.

HERITAGE

ARTDENIM

INNERPRINT

CHENILLE

Discover the new ISKO™ Luxury by PG Collection at their booth in H2 | D 23.

ISKO LUXURY BY PG
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