Munich Fabric Start
Spring.Summer 23 FABRICS are bold, colourful and environmentally friendly
Bold colours, modernity and environmentally friendly production fit together perfectly
FABRICS Spring.Summer 23 #2
Although MUNICH FABRIC START and BLUEZONE in the end of January can’t be realised anymore, we want to give our beloved exhibitors and long-term partners the chance to present their collections for Spring.Summer 23 online. We are going to present some of the most inspiring developments, prints and innovations in all our areas: FABRICS, ADDITIONALS, BLUEZONE, DESIGN STUDIOS, SOURCING & KEYHOUSE.
The fabric developments of the following five international textile producers confirm: bold colours, modern technologies and environmentally friendly production fit together perfectly! Let’s get convinced:
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Barth & Köhnenkamp Seiden
For Spring.Summer 23, Barth & Könenkamp’s focus is on sustainability. To become more environmentally and socially responsible, the silk specialist is currently in the process of getting GOTS certified. Furthermore, a variety of vegan silk has been included into the product range. With bright and vivid spring and summer colors, feelings of confidence and hope for the future are expressed.
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ROTA TEKSTIL
With cupro, lyocell, Tencel and cotton developments, the SS23 collection of Rota Tekstil is focusing on sustainability, caring to meet the demands of the market. All new material developments are created in accordance with the latest pantone colors.
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Segovin Tekstil
Since its establishment, Segovin Tekstil has been producing dyed, yarn dyed and printed woven fabrics for major manufacturers and international brands. The manufacturer is aware of the importance of sustainability for our world and offers tencel, lyocell, Ecovero viscose, organic cotton and recyclable polyester to create the collection with certificates from Lenzing, GOTS, GRS, OEKO-TEX and BCI.
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Takisada - Nagoya Co., Ltd.
Takisada-Nagoya’s Spring.Summer 23 collection is based on the feeling of the TOKYO OLYMPICS 2020, which reminded of what we have forgotten for so long: Excitement, uplifting, deep emotions for sportsmanship, tears for the victory/lost, friendship, merriment, the importance of nourishment for our souls. Now we are ready to enjoy. Unity. The things around us are all united: nature, technology, and soul (fashion).
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Wegal & Tricotel S.p.a.
Wegal & Tricotel offers a huge selection of fabrics in a wide color choice suitable for different end-uses, ranging from swimwear and sportswear to athleisure, underwear and dance. Further proposals count on warp-knitted fabrics both in PA and PES with EA in different weights. Textured fabrics, such as some of the bestselling qualities New Panarea (comfortable with shantung effect with soft hand touch) and Chia (striped effect) meet various demands as well as bonded fabrics, special effects obtained with foil, PVC applications, calendaring and sustainable fabrics as Eco PLX produced with recycled PES and EA.
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Discover the first Spring.Summer 23 developments of ADDITIONALS, DESIGN STUDIOS and FABRICS in the following blog articles:
– The newest certificated bio materials & Co. of the ADDITIONALS –
– The flowery, colourful and loud prints of the DESIGN STUDIOS –
– The natural FABRICS that determine the season: hemp, linen, nature jersey & Co. –
– The optimistic SOURCING collections using newest techniques –
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The newest techniques & vibrant colours of the SOURCING collections
New Techniques, Vibrant Colours & Optimistic Collections
SOURCING Spring.Summer 23
Although MUNICH FABRIC START and BLUEZONE in the end of January can’t be realised anymore, we want to give our beloved exhibitors and long-term partners the chance to present their collections for Spring.Summer 23 online. We are going to present some of the most inspiring developments, prints and innovations in all our areas: FABRICS, ADDITIONALS, BLUEZONE, DESIGN STUDIOS, SOURCING & KEYHOUSE.
For Spring.Summer 23, SOURCING attaches particular importance to two collection details: Optimistic, vibrant colours and the use of the latest techniques.
Top Trends Lda
The Spring.Summer 23 collection of Top Trends Lda is filled with joy, optimism, stability and balance. With a variety of fabric developments produced in an ecologically and socially responsible manner, the new season shows a sense of wellbeing combined with a bright and revigorating colour palette. The materials come in a range of sustainable fabrics such as tencel, organic cotton, modal and viscose with natural dye finishings.
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Union 3 Fashion
The upcoming Spring.Summer 23 collection of Union 3 Fashion focuses on creating elegant and sportive womenswear designs, using vibrant colours and a contemporary flow of mixed prints. New textures and knitted jacquards of sustainable fibres are a crucial part of the collection. In addition, new digital textile printing and plissé machines have given the opportunity to respond to the increasing demands of these techniques.
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Discover the first Spring.Summer 23 developments of ADDITIONALS, DESIGN STUDIOS and FABRICS in the following blog articles:
– The newest certificated bio materials & Co. of the ADDITIONALS –
– The flowery, colourful and loud prints of the DESIGN STUDIOS –
– The natural FABRICS that determine the season: hemp, linen, nature jersey & Co. –
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ADDITIONALS Spring.Summer 23: certified bio materials meet the latest styles
Certified bio materials meet the newest accessory styles
Additionals Spring.Summer 23 #1
Although MUNICH FABRIC START and BLUEZONE in the end of January can’t be realised anymore, we want to give our beloved exhibitors and long-term partners the chance to present their collections for Spring.Summer 23 online. We are going to present some of the most inspiring developments, prints and innovations in all our areas: FABRICS, ADDITIONALS, BLUEZONE, DESIGN STUDIOS, SOURCING & KEYHOUSE.
ADDITIONALS Spring.Summer 23: How do the labels, buttons, ribbons & Co. stand out this season?
With organic solutions, certifications, natural materials and sustainable alternatives – and all of this with a modern look, the latest styles and summery colors.
A-TEX by Trimco Group
“SWAY” towards Sustainability
A-Tex’ latest collection is a pledge to conscious solutions for fashion brands. To facilitate recycling, the company which is part of Trimco Group has focused on single-material choices rather than material blends, multiple-use innovative packaging and minimisation of material waste. Split into Contemporary, Sport, Formal and Denim, the “SWAY” collection merges bold colours and fonts with cutting-edge materials, high design impact and low carbon footprint.
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GUNOLD GmbH
With the new organic cotton thread COTTY BIO, Gunold offers the industry a more comprehensive sustainability, even for embroidery and effect threads. The COTTY BIO consists of high-quality Egyptian cotton and is GOTS certified cultivated, twisted and dyed as well as certified with Oeko-Tex Standard 100. Extensive testing guarantees that COTTY BIO has the same excellent runnability as conventional COTTY. COTTY BIO is currently offered as COTTY BIO 30 in 10 modern colors and in the thickness Nm 50/2; dtex 200*2.
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Knopf Budke
Wood, metal, glass and trimmings – sustainable and fashionable materials reflect Knopf Budke’s new collection. GOTS-certified, with special emphasis on natural materials and a contemporary, elegant design. Knopf Budke – excellent buttons, inspired by nature.
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Nilorn Germany GmbH
For Spring.Summer 23, the focus is on labels and trims with a more biobased input. Nilorn introduces textile labels in TencelTM, organic cotton and linen and embroidered badges in viscose. There is also a high potential in the area of vegan leather alternatives – which is why Nilorn shows different options like cork with a fully biobased backing, Piñatex® apple-leather or FSC jacron.
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UNION KNOPF
The Spring.Summer 23 collection is a response to global trends that herald a period of respite after the pandemic. The priority is sustainable development and respect for nature, hence the emphasis on natural and upcycling materials, from which buttons, press studs, stoppers, buckles and other environmentally friendly clothing accessories for women’s and men’s fashion were made.
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Discover the first Spring.Summer 23 developments of DESIGN STUDIOS and FABRICS in the following blog articles:
– The flowery, colourful and loud prints of the DESIGN STUDIOS –
– The natural FABRICS that determine the season: hemp, linen, nature jersey & Co. –
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Natural fabrics like linen and hemp determine the Spring.Summer 23 FABRICS
Spring.Summer 23 textile developments are all about linen, hemp and natural fibers
FABRICS Spring.Summer 23 #1
Although MUNICH FABRIC START and BLUEZONE in the end of January can’t be realised anymore, we want to give our beloved exhibitors and long-term partners the chance to present their collections for Spring.Summer 23 online. We are going to present some of the most inspiring developments, prints and innovations in all our areas: FABRICS, ADDITIONALS, BLUEZONE, DESIGN STUDIOS, SOURCING & KEYHOUSE.
And now: Curtain up for the organic FABRICS that determine the next season: Hemp, linen, bio cotton blends, natural jerseys…
Ege Organics by Manifutura
Ege Organics: Choose hemp. Choose durability.
Choose not using pesticides to grew your plant. Choose higher yield and fewer water consumption per acre compared to other fibers. Choose the fiber that blends perfectly with cotton for fabric strength and durability. Choose enriching the soil that grows the fiber. Choose hemp grown by trustworthy farmers in Western Turkey. And choose the hemp blends Ege Organics have precisely developed based on 30 years of experience in the industry.
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Lanificio Bottoli – Ronzani Agency
The fashion trends for the Spring.Summer 23 season are 3D fabrics, transparencies, light and delicate tones, and sustainability. The novelty of this season is a natural jute/silk fabric that is vegetably dyed with a process reusing coffee grounds. This chemical-free dye provides the natural fibres with fascinating vintage shades and enables the recycling of a resource that restaurants and bars normally waste.
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Philea Textiles
NATURAL, SPORTY & SILKY: Three key words of the PHILEA Spring.Summer 23 collection. A large part of the collection is dedicated to premium quality linen or linen blends (Tencel, viscose, cotton) that are both comfortable and cool. The company also offers easy wear and easy care cotton/polyamid mixes for a sporty and contemporary look. Besides, fluid satin and crepe in viscose or viscose/acetate as well as FSC/ECOVERO viscose make a look feel fresh. The collection, entirely designed and produced in France, guarantees a fully traceable and environmentally friendly supply chain.
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Sundag Heinrich – SUNDAGTEX
For Spring.Summer 23, the natural jersey range of SUNDAGTEX includes qualities made of linen, hemp, kapok and blends from linen, hemp, nettle with cotton. Designs show structure as well as right-left effects. Coarse count yarns and open meshed patterns are newly added articles.
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Tessitura Monti
The new Spring.Summer 23 collections from Tessitura Monti are characterised by typical colors of the summer season with fashionable and funny shadows. In Blu Label, a main focus is given to sustainable fabrics with organic yarn, Tencel and linen. Also important are Ajour, Leno Waves, Jacquard and Fil Coupé fabrics. In Sictess, the references are three: organic, linen and prestige.
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DESIGN STUDIOS' Spring.Summer 23 gets flowery and loud
The prints for Spring.Summer 23? Colorful, loud and flowery!
DESIGN STUDIOS Spring.Summer 23 #1
Although MUNICH FABRIC START and BLUEZONE in the end of January can’t be realised anymore, we want to give our beloved exhibitors and long-term partners the chance to present their collections for Spring.Summer 23. We are going to present some of the most inspiring developments, prints and innovations in all our areas: FABRICS, ADDITIONALS, BLUEZONE, DESIGN STUDIOS, SOURCING & KEYHOUSE.
And today, we are starting with the colorful, flowery and loud collections of our DESIGN STUDIOS.
BUREAUX BO - Design Studio
For Spring.Summer 23, BUREAUX BO – Design Studio offers an energetic, colorful and dynamic collection that makes you feel future optimism. It’s time to enjoy timeless geometry with unique color combinations, feel the beautiful imperfection of hand-painted flowers or explore the refreshing and playful tropical world.
1st trend: timeless but stylish – Graphic simplicity and abstract prints with vibrant color combinations give optimism for the future of feel-good fashion.
2nd trend: beautifully imperfect – Get inspired by the imperfect shapes of our large selection of hand-painted flowers and organic shapes. Let’s be natural artists!
3rd trend: refreshing and playful – These cheerful tropical prints add a splash of color to the collection. Let’s be brave again!
DG Print Mosaidis
The DG Print Mosaidis Spring.Summer 23 collection has been inspired by the explosive desires for colors and printings, trying to influence women’s vibes and give them the boost to express themselves by getting in a sunny, enthusiastic mood.
LICA Design Studio
With the Spring.Summer 23 collection, LICA takes you on vacation, to sunny places and glowing sea-depths. The light in the North is different, they say. From the beach you look onto the sea and search for the horizon. But the sky and sea merge into one. You are wrapped in stillness. Enjoy the summer to the fullest with the new LICA summer 23 collection.
BLUEZONE X KEYHOUSE will welcome you in May
BLUEZONE X KEYHOUSE move to 3 - 4 May 2022
MUNICH FABRIC START in January 2022 cancelled
The last few weeks have been dominated by the finalisation of our upcoming shows. And we are very proud of the current, impressive status: Thanks to the enormous support from the industry, around 700 suppliers from 33 countries are registered for MUNICH FABRIC START, including more than 90 international denim suppliers for BLUEZONE.
At the same time, the very dynamic situation with the ever-increasing measures for events and the rapidly increasing infection numbers all around Europe make it difficult for us to take the next steps to be able to welcome you again in just a few weeks.
It is with a very heavy heart that we therefore feel obliged to cancel
MUNICH FABRIC START Spring.Summer 23 from 25th – 27th January 2022.
BLUEZONE can’t happen in January 2022 as well, but the good news is that we are going to realise a stand-alone denim and innovation concept from 3 – 4 May 2022 on the Zenith grounds in Munich:
BLUEZONE X KEYHOUSE
“As trade fair organisers, in addition to the major economic risk, we also have a high social responsibility. Decisive for this serious decision are various realistic scenarios that could occur in the coming weeks depending on the situation: a very short-term ban on events, further restrictions for events or additional travel restrictions. In addition, of course, the health and safety of all participants is always our top priority. Due to current developments, we unfortunately have no other option than to cancel MUNICH FABRIC START. At the same time, we see a great opportunity in being able to offer a physical platform for denim and innovations in Munich from 3 – 4 May 2022: BLUEZONE X KEYHOUSE. There, you will find an impressive new format in the style of a blue festival with currently over 90 exhibiting denim mills and innovators.”
Sebastian Klinder, Managing Director Munich Fabric Start
STAY TUNED: We look forward to telling you more about our BLUEZONE X KEYHOUSE concept soon & can’t wait to finally reunite the Blue Community in May again!
At the same time, we will of course keep you informed about news and the latest collections from our exhibitors via our M/UNIQUE blog and Social Media & you will soon be able to purchase our trend forecast for Spring.Summer 23.
Now we wish you a nice pre-Christmas season & above all: stay healthy!
Your MUNICH FABRIC START & BLUEZONE team
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FABRIC.iD – Digitize Your Fabrics
FABRIC.iD LAUNCH – DIGITIZE YOUR FABRIC
Munich Fabric Start Exhibitions GmbH launches FABRIC.iD – a process for the complete digitization of fabrics. The new texture scanner xTex and the colour scanner can:scan transform textiles into virtual data. The result: digital twins that reproduce the texture and colour of the materials realistically and flawlessly.
Munich Fabric Start Exhibitions GmbH, organiser of the International Fabric Trade Show MUNICH FABRIC START and the International Denim Trade Show BLUEZONE, is now offering the digitization service FABRIC.iD to support digital processes in the first step of the textile supply chain. From structure to colour composition to rigidity – the innovative texture and colour scanners xTex and can:scan from software companies Vizoo GmbH and Caddon Printing & Imaging GmbH capture all the details of the texture and translate them into virtual data. Digitization generates a unique fabric ID which makes the textiles technically identifiable, traceable and usable. The result: digital, realistic fabrics.
The service was first presented in all facets during MUNICH FABRIC START, from 31 August – 02 September 2021 in Munich. The process expands MUNICH FABRIC START’s range of products to digital, indefinitely.
“We are incredibly proud to be able to offer FABRIC.iD at MUNICH FABRIC START – a technology that is unique in the world. From now on, our customers can send their fabrics to us or bring them directly to us to see the process – our team will then take over the scanning process and digitize the textiles, at the trade fair and throughout the year. We then make the data available for further processes. The samples can be measured without restriction on any monitor with a click of the mouse and used for sales, product presentations, design processes, trying on avatars and other areas of application – the perfect addition to the physical experience at the trade show.”
Sebastian Klinder, Managing Director Munich Fabric Start
A NEW DIGITAL DIMENSION
Until now, analogue processes between buyers and suppliers have taken a lot of time, often with the result that the exact colour, pattern and the right material cannot be found. can:scan and xTex offer a unique solution for this: they enable the exact colour detection of textiles and the creation of colour-fast digital patterns, so that interactive approval processes can be carried out online and 80% of the previous time required for analogue processes can be saved. Three-dimensional objects are scanned with the highest precision – even colour nuances that are created by light and shadow can be differentiated, measured and displayed using the new technology. The digital data renders time-consuming and costly transportation obsolete, lead times are reduced as well as costs for textile samples, with more precise results delivered – always in good time before the start of the collection.
“Everyone who works with such processes knows the effort involved in the analogue coordination between buyers and suppliers. These can drag on for a very long time and in the end a substance is released that does not actually meet the original idea, but instead comes as close as possible. In some cases, collection components are completely cancelled because a consistent result simply cannot be achieved in the allotted time. We are solving this problem with the new technology from FABRIC.iD.”
Michael Nothelfer, Managing Director of Caddon Printing & Imaging GmbH
The innovative digitization takes place in the Fabric Studio, the showroom of Munich Fabric Start Exhibitions GmbH. There the textiles are scanned – the exact texture can be recognised and transformed within a very short time. In the first step, the exact colour and pattern are determined, then the surface structure is determined. A physical material analysis is then carried out, in which the weight, rigidity, thickness, elasticity and other material properties of the textile are precisely determined. This enables an accurate simulation of the drape properties of the fabric. In addition, FABRIC.iD also understands the spectral yarn colour values of the dye works and the weaving data of industrial looms in order to generate visually correct and colour-correct textures for 3D applications.
Modifications are not made subjective, instead, validly collected data ensures a high degree of authenticity and coordination between the physical and virtual product. By using the open source U3M format, the digital material is compatible with almost every 3D-capable application. Since fabrics can differ greatly in their properties, three different categories are offered: Standard for less structured and monochrome materials, Advanced for strong structures and colours, as well as a third category, Complex, for complex patterns and very shiny materials.
“It’s the latest technology on the market with uniquely advanced methods that outcompetes any other solutions in the world. At MUNICH FABRIC START we are now making the technology accessible in our FABRIC.iD studio. A milestone for the industry – not only in the direction of digitization, but also in the direction of sustainability,”
Martin Semsch, Managing Director of Vizoo GmbH
Find more information about FABRIC.iD online at www.fabric.id/
A Very Successful Industry Reunion
MUNICH FABRIC START & BLUEZONE SUCCEED IN REUNITING THE INDUSTRY WITH A PARADE EXAMPLE FOR PHYSICAL TRADE SHOWS
A whole year without physical trade fairs, long months without personal exchange: last week the physical International Fabric Trade Show MUNICH FABRIC START and the International Denim Trade Show BLUEZONE took place for the textile industry in Munich. The team at Munich Fabric Start Exhibitions GmbH is bringing a bit of normality back to the industry, but also to event management.
More than 600 international suppliers presented their new collections and developments for Autumn.Winter 22/23 in around 1000 collections in the Fabrics, Additionals, Design Studios, Sourcing, ReSource and Sustainable Innovations areas at MUNICH FABRIC START as well as denim, sportswear and KEYHOUSE at BLUEZONE. Around 13,400 international trade visitors were on site in Munich this season, which compared with exhibiting suppliers marked an increase in visiting fashion brands compared to the edition in September 2019. The organisers are more than happy with this result!
“Our team is exhausted, but overjoyed: the biggest challenge in our company’s history lies behind us! We actually managed to realise a comparable MUNICH FABRIC START and BLUEZONE with the usual broad portfolio in these times! Until the very last moment, we focused on making the shows a reality – despite all the challenges, measures and ongoing planning uncertainty. All our efforts were rewarded with all-round positive industry feedback and we can say our Covid-19 compliant trade shows were a complete success. Of course, we kept our expectations cautious due to the situation – which is precisely why we are so overwhelmed by the great result! It seems as if the whole textile industry was cheering and so grateful to be able to experience a few hours of ‘business as usual’ again.”
Sebastian Klinder, Managing Director Munich Fabric Start
A WINNING FUSION OF BLUEZONE & KEYHOUSE & WELL-ATTENDED EVENTS
Under the motto “BACK TO THE FUTURE”, BLUEZONE offered a way back to the tactile experience of textiles and the reunion of the denim community. In addition to international denim weavers and manufacturers, visitors to the Zenith Hall also saw a qualitative selection of KEYHOUSE exhibitors who presented their futuristic innovations for the fashion industry.
“BLUEZONE has always scored with a very special atmosphere – this time we surprised people in the Zenith Hall with an 80’s party feeling. Of course, business was not forgotten: the denim industry is currently brimming with sustainable innovations and new developments, all of which were presented in Munich. And the coal bunker right next door became an inspiring, Covid-19 compliant forum for lectures and panel discussions. Now all we can say is that we are doing everything we can to repeat this success in the following season.”
Frank Junker, Creative Director Munich Fabric Start
The organisers are also very proud of the success of the event program. Across 16 scheduled programs, information was shared on industry innovations and future-oriented topics, especially relating to circular economy, digital tools and production processes.Highlights included the trend presentation by David Shah and the panel discussions “Closing the Loop – How circular can the supply chain be?” and on “Local Manufacturing – A reality or just a temporary green gimmick?“.
“First of all I would like to thank the organisers for the enormous effort – I can imagine how much work it must have been in these times to realise a trade show and then even continue to offer the great service such as free coffee and free lunch for everyone! We are definitely all super grateful to be here, as you could see in the general joy of the visitors. For me, the three fair days were all about meeting again with live contact again. And my expectations were even exceeded: We were able to welcome a very good quality of visitors from all European countries and I am particularly pleased about the many interested new customers. “
Vlad Zisser, Zisser Design Studios (Sweden)
“We had a really very successful trade fair – all the important customers came and you could really feel how happy everyone was to finally meet again live. Now we just hope that it will continue like this and that the following events can also take place.”
Isabelle Hosatte Firmann, Dutel Creation (France)
POSITIVE VISITOR & EXHIBITOR ECHO DESPITE COVID-19 MEASURES
In keeping with the season’s title “RISE”, the visitors were greeted by inspiring, colourful trend forums with unique highlights for Autumn.Winter 22/23 collection development. In the halls, the industry was able to discover a trade show with the well-known and proven pre-pandemic quality with manufacturers and suppliers presenting in all 8 areas. Non-European suppliers were represented by agencies and offered well-attended show in show concepts.
The newly formed ReSOURCE x SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS area also drew in the crowds. In a modern atmosphere, information was shared on sourcing sustainable textiles and additionals as well as innovative concepts. Another highlight was the launch of FABRIC.iD, the innovative process for the complete digitisation of fabrics to greater serve the industry’s digital future.
“What a goosebumps moment! Since the second edition of Munich Fabric Start in 1997, I’ve been coming from Paris to Munich every season to look for new fabrics, ideas and colours… And I can say – I’ve never looked forward to a fair like this time! It was a lot of fun and my team and I are just happy that it started again. The show has an incredibly pleasant and well-organised atmosphere, in which you simply feel warmly welcomed as a visitor, which is why I was there again on all three fair days! So I can only say: BRAVO and THANK YOU!”
Visitor Anja Seidl (France)
“Many thanks to the BLUEZONE team for organising a show for the denim community that we all longed for! I am sure that all exhibitors and visitors had a great time and we really appreciate your hard work.”
Visitor Robin Meijerink, Robin Denim (Netherlands)
Step into Sustainable Innovations with us
An Interview with Simon Angel, Curator of Sustainable Innovations
We’re proud to announce the next edition of Sustainable Innovations Forum with soon take place at MUNICH FABRIC START from 31/08 – 02/09/2021 in the MOC, Munich. The inspiring showcase offers sustainable sourcing solutions with a strong focus on alternative design and manufacturing processes. Meant to encourage and support a new way of thinking and approach to sustainable textiles it also provides a unique opportunity for collaboration and conversation.
Holistic, sustainable solutions are presented in the newly designed ReSOURCE X SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS area for the first time together at the show. The close interaction of the innovation platforms offers orientation, depth of information and specific application options for the sourcing of future-oriented textiles.
Where will ReSOURCE X SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS be found at MUNICH FABRIC START? >> Foyer Hall 4, rooms K3 & K4
The new topic for this season is about scale. What’s it all about exactly?
That’s right. Each edition of our Sustainable Innovations Forum draws attention to innovations that are inspiring and shaping the industry. For the past decade, the focus has been on how designers and smaller brands could enter ‘the bigger system’ and connect with the rest of the industry. Now the focus has shifted and we are entering a new phase –the topic on everyone’s lips this year is what we can call: “Suscalability”. We already have a feeling of how the market can grow, but the questions we’re asking now are: What is the best way to grow? What does growing mean in the content of the future? How can we scale up in a responsible way? Suscalability is made up of sustainability and scalability. Ultimately, it is a balance between conscious consuming and how companies will grow their strategies in a sustainable and challenging way.
So, it’s just about growth?
Among other things, It’s more about the questions: What am I doing for whom? All brands and projects are asking themselves this question in their own context. They want to measure their own craftsmanship and skills. Suscalability is about the value of awareness, about mindful growth. There are three types of growth: horizontal, vertical and multidimensional. Vertical growth is about the product itself. Horizontal growth is about the company’s right to be part of the market. And then there is the multidimensional level, which is about the growth of the value itself and how to integrate that value into the whole production process. Suscalability is a three dimensional concept that includes all three forms. Producers need to make decisions to help them reach this point of growth – that’s the challenge.
Why do we need a different approach to growth?
In the past, most companies only chose between horizontal or vertical growth. After years of growth, the question now is: how big can a brand get while remaining flexible? The scale of a company becomes either a problem or a challenge. Big companies are struggling with how to get smaller again. In my opinion, that is the reason why so many brands are launching sub-brands and collaborations at the moment. This is the only way for bigger companies to descale and deliver again. Being big is the problem – the big brands can no longer create real value from this large scale and therefore cannot break out of this vicious circle.
What do you want to achieve with your selection of brands at Munich Fabric Start’s Sustainable Innovations Forum?
Once again we aimed to capture and feel the heartbeat of the market and the work of the designers. Every project is unique and tells its own story within the larger context about the possibilities of sustainable textiles and approaches. From recycled fabrics to fashion made of dog hair to platforms for recycling and upcycling: the brands are demonstrating exactly what I was just talking about –. how to create value from a textile, how to achieve slow and mindful growth with a sustainable idea and how to earn your place in the fashion industry. But most importantly: How to reconnect the user with the resource in order to restore value. The focus on suscalability aims to encourage Sustainable Innovations visitors to interact, immerse themselves and be inspired. We want to motivate people to get involved and start thinking about new approaches.
MUNICH FABRIC START
Tue, 31/08, 9.30am – 6.30pm
Wed, 01/09, 9.30am – 6.30pm
Thu, 02/09, 9.30am – 4.00pm
MOC Munich
Lilienthalallee 40
80939 Munich
BLUEZONE
Tue, 31/08, 9.30am – 6.30pm
Wed, 01/09, 9.30am – 6.30pm
Zenith Area
Lilienthalallee 29
80939 Munich
Germany
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30/11 – 01/12/2021
MUNICH FABRIC START
25/01 – 27/01/2022
BLUEZONE
25/01 – 26/01/2022
The countdown is on
Only one week to go until MUNICH FABRIC START AW 22/23 & BLUEZONE
The time has come: for months we have been working towards welcoming the textile industry back to a physical show in Munich again. We are all the more grateful to be able to realise MUNICH FABRIC START from 31/08 – 02/09/2021 in the MOC Munich and BLUEZONE from 31/08 – 01/09/2021 on the newly designed Zenith area with an international portfolio of around 1,000 collections.
In keeping with the seasonal title of MUNICH FABRIC START – RISE – you are invited to get inspired, meet long-term partners and finally discover materials live again in their diversity and depth.
“We couldn’t be happier at the moment, because in a few days we will finally bring the textile industry back together in Munich! As organisers, we have literally turned every stone in order to create a safe, creative environment for the industry for efficient work and inspiration. In addition to the high-quality supplier portfolio, we are very proud to be able to offer known and valued services such as free lunch and coffee bars despite the situation, as well as numerous innovations: for example, a newly designed sustainability area ReSOURCE X SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS for sourcing of future-oriented materials, an event program with panel discussions and keynotes with international experts and a BLUEZONE with an 80’s atmosphere which is fusioning with the innovation hub KEYHOUSE.”
Sebastian Klinder, Managing Director Munich Fabric Start
Our priority: your health & safety!
We are aware of our great responsibility and have done everything to ensure that the entire event area is Covid-19 compliant. Of course, our extensive hygiene concept meets the official requirements and even goes a few steps further.
Please pay particular attention to the following 3 points for your carefree, safe visit to the trade fair:
COUNTRY ENTRY & EXIT
Please inform yourself proactively about the travel information for your country to and from Germany as well as about the exceptions for trade show visitors.
“3 SCREENING RULES“: TESTED/ RECOVERED / VACCINATED
Please have a valid Covid-19 test, a recovered certificate or a vaccination certificate to hand upon arrival at the show. Compliance with the „3 Screening Rules“ will be checked daily at screening stations.
FFP2 MASK REQUIREMENT
On the entire exhibition grounds, visitors are required to wear a FFP2 mask.
We have summarised further detailed information for you here, e.g. on the validity of the evidence and travel information:
Now online for you: Brand Search, Hall Plans, Trend Book Sale & Event Program
Our new homepage www.munichfabricstart.com offers complete information: Under THE SHOW, you can now use the brand search and detailed hall plans to research all exhibiting suppliers and showcased collections and plan your show visit. Under VISIT you will find helpful tips on travel, parking and hotels.
The new Trend Book presenting the 5 trend topics of MUNICH FABRIC START as well as the 4 denim trend topics of BLUEZONE is already available for purchase online, the Colour Code will also be available soon after the trade show.
The coal bunker on the Zenith area will be a Covid-19 compliant meeting point for live speeches, panel discussions and networking. The complete overview of the trend presentations, expert talks, panel discussions and keynotes can be found in the event program.
Some highlights are:
- Tuesday, 31/08/21, 30am: NEWTOPIA OR DYSTOPIA – How to design and inspire such a polarised world? Keynote by David Shah, Publisher & CEO View Publications
- Tuesday, 31/08/21, 2.00pm: CLOSING THE LOOP – How circular can the supply chain be? Panel discussion with Adriana Galijasevic, Tricia Carey, Shahar Livne and moderator Sabine Kühnl
- Tuesday, 31/08/21, 3.30pm: THE VISION OF A NEW TEXTILES ECONOMY. Mini lecture by Muchaneta Kapfunde, Founding Editor-in-Chief FashNerd.com
- Wednesday, 01/09/21, 10.30am: DIVING INTO THE BLUEZONE DENIM TRENDS. Trend presentation by Tilmann Wröbel, Creative Director & Founder Monsieur-T. Denim Lifestyle Studio
- Wednesday, 01/09/21, 12.00pm: MATERIAL CHALLENGES – How to make fabrics functional, fashionable and sustainable. Innovations panel by Sabine Kühnl, Executive Editor THE SPIN OFF
MUNICH FABRIC START
Tue, 31/08, 9.30am – 6.30pm
Wed, 01/09, 9.30am – 6.30pm
Thu, 02/09, 9.30am – 4.00pm
MOC Munich
Lilienthalallee 40
80939 Munich
BLUEZONE
Tue, 31/08, 9.30am – 6.30pm
Wed, 01/09, 9.30am – 6.30pm
Zenith Area
Lilienthalallee 29
80939 Munich
Germany
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30/11 – 01/12/2021
MUNICH FABRIC START
25/01 – 27/01/2022
BLUEZONE
25/01 – 26/01/2022