As the new one-stop solution for integrated fashion sourcing, THE SOURCE offers flexible sourcing services and solutions for newly conceived value chains on around 2,500 m2 in the new Hall 8, opposite the MOC.
On 18 and 19 July 2023, some 60 selected international manufacturing companies will present their services from cut-make-trim (CMT) to high-end production in the listed Lokhalle, which with its gigantic dimensions is one of the largest cantilevered historic steel halls in Europe.
A cluster of key sourcing countries such as Portugal, Turkey, Greece, Italy or Vietnam will create a business-relevant offer for risk diversification with the right product mix for every segment.

BEEVALUE
Beevalue is a garment manufacturer-exporter established in 2014 in Vietnam. Their main products: shirts, polo shirts, jackets, pants, coats, uniforms, working wear, protective wear, skiwear, home wear, workout wear… have been exported to Japan, Belgium, United Kingdom. They source local materials at low cost and high-quality manufacturing so they are confident to provide best garments at reasonable prices.
COMPASS TEX
Redefine Fashion with COMPASS TEX! COMPASS TEX is one of THE leading suppliers for innovative fashion products in India, Bangladesh, Turkey & Vietnam. Service, Innovation, Digitization & Sustainability enable our customers to succeed in the market with COMPASS TEX. WE CARE – 78% of their products are produced on a 100% sustainable base and 80% of their products is produced with natural energy from crop to the finished product. COMPASS TEX makes the difference in fashion production!


EAST
Step into a world of stunning autumn/winter collections at www.eastdk.com! During the next edition of The Source they showcase the perfect blend of innovation, creativity, and sustainability. Discover how EAST merges cutting-edge technology using 3D with eco-friendly practices, shaping a brighter tomorrow. Join them on this visionary journey and experience the transformative power of style. #EastDK #Exhibition #AutumnWinter #Innovation #Creativity #Sustainability #3D #Fashion #Women

FRENCH PEOPLE DESIGN
Frenchpeopledesign is a leading apparel company with offices in Vietnam and China that offers design, sourcing and manufacturing solutions with a special focus and know-how on outerwear, sweat shirts, fake fur and equestrian garments. Their global understanding of fashion and their capacity to efficiently source fabrics, accessories or embellishments best suited to your brand convinced medium and high-end designer’s brands, department stores and retailers. Discover their expertise in designing and manufacturing of fashionable products.

M. I. INDUSTRIES
Founded in 1994, M. I. Industries is a well-known textile and apparel manufacturer operating out of Karachi, Pakistan. M. I. Industries is engaged in innovative manufacturing with a vertically-integrated supply chain that straddles from greige fabric to apparels, providing end to end solutions to trusted partners across the globe. Their commitment and performance has created an enviable reputation for printable blank products for promotional wears, school wears, athletic wears providing shortest possible lead times with complete logistic support up to warehouse deliveries. Looking ahead, M. I. Industries aspires to make a difference in the textile and apparel industry through innovation and sustainable business practices.



OTS
OTS has an extensive research of garments, fabrics, finishing and accessories, which they propose to the designers and product managers of their customers. This offer is constantly updated and it is seasonally integrated with innovative, yet commercially viable garments. Their focus is on natural and recycled materials. Visit their booth at THE SOURCE in Hall 8 | B 17.

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