Sourcing

THE SOURCE 2024 - Spring.Summer 25 - Part II

THE SOURCE

PRIME MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS

8. February 2024

Some 30 selected clothing manufacturers present their products and services around the latest sourcing services and apparel manufacturing at THE SOURCE studio in hall 2. 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 will be on site to present a business-relevant mix of services. Discover THE SOURCE in Hall 2.

M360

M360 believes in design as the top key point for innovation, which is why they have a style office that creates 3 capsule collections every month, available for their customers. For the incoming season they focus on sustainability thanks to their selection of eco fabrics. For the evening, they offer glamour and lights as the true protagonists. A real novelty in their showroom is Denim, in all its forms. They’re welcoming you to visit their showroom in Alba (CN – Italy) at the headquarter of Miroglio Group.

OTS – OVERSEAS TEXTILES SERVICES

OTS has an extensive research of garments, fabrics, finishing and accessories, which they offer 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. They focus on natural and recycled materials so make sure to pay a visit and discover the most recent designs and production processes.

THE SOUTH INDIA GARMENTS

THE SOUTH INDIA GARMENTS is producing high end knitted readymade garments to consumer’s expectations, while also discharging our responsibility as a business house in keeping in perspective the social, economic, culture and environmental concerns of the nation. The versatility of the product line at “THE SOUTH INDIA GARMENTS” is its advantage & very wide range of knitted garments are produced in cotton, Organic cotton, Recycled cotton, Mercerized cotton, Lyocell, Modal & Linen blended fabrics.

UNION 3 FASHION

The Spring-Summer Collection of Union 3 Fashion accommodates both flexible lifestyles and timeless feminine styles. Pointelle and structured fabrics, transparent, soft and shiny materials, as well as plisse techniques capture the fluidity of movement and the vision of natural beauty. Flattering silhouettes, a combination of black-and-white or natural colour tones, vibrant allover and part digital prints complete their fashion story.

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THE SOURCE 2024 - Spring.Summer 25 - Part I

THE SOURCE

PRIME MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS

30. January 2024

Some 30 selected clothing manufacturers present their products and services around the latest sourcing services and apparel manufacturing at THE SOURCE studio in hall 2. 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 will be on site to present a business-relevant mix of services. Discover THE SOURCE in Hall 2.

DMISS TEXTILE GROUP

At DMISS, the spring summer season plunges us into a desire for pleasure, abundance and a continuously search for well-being. We reconnect with our senses and emotions, new entry patterns in classic ideas reignite and are created authentically by updating know-how and craftsmanship while focusing on materials with a certain roughness but also smoothness. The connection with nature benefits from the input of technological innovations that can be adapted to climatic changes while preserving the development of natural materials.

EAST DK

Fashion is not only about following trends, but also about expressing your creativity and personality. That’s why we at www.EASTDK.com are proud to present our spring-summer collection of ladies apparel, featuring sustainable fabrics, vibrant colours and original designs. Whether you are looking for a casual outfit, a formal dress or other inspiring garments, you will find something that suits your style and values on their booth. Don’t miss this opportunity to refresh your collection with the updated collection for spring / summer 2025!

EKOLTEKS

Ekolteks Tekstil is a leading supplier of sustainable and organic knitted tops and bottoms for ladies-, mens-, kids- and babywear such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, hoodies, jackets, pants, yogawear etc. Their core strength lies in offering high-quality products, also in small quantities, as well as quick delivery times. They offer both, OEM services and the development/design of collections for their customers.

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STELLA BLU PRESENTS ITS FIRST COOLTRANS DENIM COLLECTION MADE WITHOUT INDIGO

STELLA BLU PRESENTS ITS FIRST COOLTRANS DENIM COLLECTION
MADE WITHOUT INDIGO

4. January 2024

Stella Blu is very proud to announce to be the first Denim mill in the world to adopt the use of NTX Cooltrans – the revolutionary waterless coloration technology into its production of denim & colored denim fabrics.

The coloration process happens with extreme precision and consistency every time and is applicable to almost any fabrics, natural, cellulose-based or synthetics man-made without the need for heat and over 90% reduction in water usage without compromising the fabric’s engineered feel or functional performance.

Conventional denim has an extensive use of water, heat and chemicals starting from the initial processes of fabric making – dyeing yarns into several indigo baths – all the way down to laundry processes to create that vintage distressed look.

“With Cooltrans, we are able to completely eliminate these two processes.”, says Marco Stefanelli, director of marketing & business development at Stella Blu. “We start from a white PFD fabric and then the coloration process happens without heat at both sides simultaneously in only one single pass—the front face gets the printed washed look and the back side face gets printed with the twill line or any other pattern the client’s desire.”

This technology opens up extremely exciting possibilities. For instance, clients could have a single quality greige and print nearly infinite combination of aesthetics. By doing so, they can drastically improve the speed to market with much lower SKUs.

Many denim brands today maintain extensive material libraries, consisting of well over 500 different types of fabric, solely for the purpose of achieving a desired look. However, with Cooltrans, the aesthetic can be completely independent of the fabric composition. By calibrating the process to a specific fabric base, brands can achieve a wide range of aesthetics on a single twill type, resulting in tremendous costs savings.

Furthermore, addressing the environmental impact of indigo dye is a shared concern within the industry. Cooltrans is seen as a promising solution to reduce the toxicity associated with indigo dye as there is no indigo involved in the entire process, which is an additional key point that many brand houses view it favourably.

Meet the Stella Blu Team at Bluezone in Hall 7 | B 16.

Contact :  Marco Stefanelli

e-mail :   marco@stellablutextile.com

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THE SOURCE 2023 - Autumn.Winter 24/25 - Part II

THE SOURCE

PRIME MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS

6. July 2023

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.

THAI SON S.P.

Thai Son S.P Co., Ltd. is a clothing manufacturer for women’s, men’s & kids’ cut & sew knitwear. They produce fabrics and offer garment prices. They are highly specialized in producing garments from circular knitted fabric for many kinds of garments for men and ladies (Cut & sew knit-tops from basic body to with various kinds of prints and different cuts, hoodies, sweaters, dresses/skirts, pants, underwear, fashionable styles, sportswear…) and are proud to be one of the family-owned garment suppliers who have been surviving and developing for the past 33 years.

TUONG LONG

Tuong Long Co.,Ltd is a denim factory in South Vietnam, established in 2000. Their main products are different kinds of denim (rigid, normal stretch, super stretch,…) with capacity around 2,5 million meter monthly. They have long time working with US market via AEO, Ann Taylor, Talbots, Rock Revival, Express and many more. Their wish is to bring Viet Nam denim to the world and they believe the EU is one of the most potential markets that they would love to get to know and work with.

UNION 3 FASHION

Bold geometric jacquards, mini checks and 3D textures are telling a story about clean-cut contrasts in Union 3 Fashion’s Fall-Winter Collection. Neutral sand mélange colours in soft yarn jersey pieces also offer an extra winter touch. Green and purple colour combinations in our graphic prints, rhinestones and foil wordings, lurex details and a variety of plisse techniques add an element of feminine festivity in our womenswear collection.

VIET HONG TEXTILE

Established in 2005 and owned by Viet Huong Group, Viet Hong is a family business with over 40 years of entrepreneurial experience in Vietnam. They have an integrated line of fabric manufacturing from weaving, dyeing, finishing and mercerizing. Their team consists of qualified, young and dynamic professionals who are passionate about the “special world of Blue”.

WELLFABRIC

WELLFABRIC is a brand of sustainable fabrics. Their featured products are bamboo fabric, organic cotton fabric, recycled poly fabric, bamboo cotton fabric, bamboo poly, cotton poly… etc. They are certified with GOTS, GRS and OEKO-Tex 100. Wellfabric also has an available stock of various colors and accepts small MOQ or as per customer’s request.

ZEN MODA

Embracing the AW24/25 season, the collection of ZEN MODA showcases captivating themes, vibrant colors, and innovative styles. They have incorporated new developments and processes, pushing the boundaries of creativity. Material innovations add a touch of luxury, while product novelties bring excitement to their range. Their commitment to excellence extends to new services, ensuring an exceptional experience. Join them at Hall 8 A10 to witness the essence of fashion reinvented.

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THE SOURCE 2023 - Autumn.Winter 24/25 - Part I

THE SOURCE

PRIME MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS

22. June 2023

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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THE SOURCE 2023 - SPRING.SUMMER 24

THE SOURCE

PRIME MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS

7. March 2023

Im Atrium 3 präsentierten fast 30 ausgewählte Bekleidungshersteller ihre Produkt- und Serviceleistungen rund um die neuesten Sourcing Services und Apparel Manufacturing. Das Leistungsspektrum der international erfahrenen Fertigungsunternehmen umfasst neben Cut-Make-Trim (CMT) Lösungen auch High End Production. Des Weiteren werden Services wie A-Z Prozesslösungen inklusive Beschaffungsabläufe geboten – die perfekte Ergänzung der Wertschöpfungskette im vielfältigen Portfolio der MUNICH FABRIC START.
Als Teil der MUNICH FABRIC START ist THE SOURCE Studio eine One-Stop-Sourcing-Plattform und Bühne für Komplettanbieter mit End-to-End-Lösungen von PLV bis White-Label für Marken, Labels und den Einzelhandel. Vertreten sind Unternehmen aus einigen der wichtigsten Beschaffungsländer wie Italien, Portugal, Griechenland oder der Türkei, die einen businessrelevanten Mix an Services präsentieren. 

LAGOON LTD

LAGOON LTD bietet als Fashion Sourcing & Manufacturing Partner ein breites Segment von Knitwear, Light woven bis Outdoor Produkten an. Der Full-Service-Supplier bietet mit seinem neusten 3-D Visualisierungsprogramm den Kunden in Form eines virtuellen Portfolios die Möglichkeit, schon vor Mustererstellung ein konkretes Bild ihrer Design-Anfrage zu erstellen. Diese 3-D Visualisierung verkürzt Lieferzeiten, spart Kosten und hat einen hohen nachhaltigen Effekt. Zusammen mit dem Print-Projekt „Partner In Crime“ entwickelt Lagoon für seine Kunden exklusive Prints, die dann ebenfalls vorabauf verschiedenen Silhouetten visualisiert werden können.

OTS

OTS verfügt über ein umfangreiches Angebot an Kleidungsstücken, Stoffen, Veredelungen und Accessoires, das sie Designern und Produktverantwortlichen unserer Kunden anbieten. Das Angebot wird ständig aktualisiert und saisonal mit innovativen, aber dennoch kommerziellen Kleidungsstücken ergänzt. OTS konzentriert sich auf natürliche und recycelte Materialien und bietet die Möglichkeit, mit 100% natürlichen Farben zu färben. 

POLOPIQUÉ

Polopiqué ist eine der wenigen vollständigen vertikalen Textilindustrien weltweit, die die Produktion von der Spinnerei über das Weben/Stricken und die Veredelung bis hin zur Herstellung hochwertiger Kleidungsstücke kontrolliert. Sie bieten Strukturen wie Gewirke für Komfort, Elastizität und einen angenehmen Griff, flüssige Interlocks, extra leichte Rippen und hochwertige Trikots. Spezielle Ausrüstungen wie UV-Schutz, antibakteriell, knitterfrei, Wärmeregulierung und Hautpflege. Die SS24-Kollektion umfasst Stoffe und Knits, die unter ökologischen Gesichtspunkten entwickelt wurden, wobei recycelte und natürliche Fasern bevorzugt werden. Mischungen mit Fasern wie Bio-Baumwolle, recycelten und biologisch abbaubaren Fasern – Hanf, Leinen, Ananasfaser, Brennnessel, umweltfreundliche Viskose, Lyocell, Modal und Naia-Aceta.

TOP TRENDS

Top Trends Lda stellt mit der neuen limitierten High Range/Luxury-Serie auf der Munich Fabric Start ein neues Produktkonzept vor, das sich durch einzigartige Muster, leuchtende Farben, Schnitte, hochwertige und nachhaltige Rohstoffe sowie eine detailgetreue Produktion mit hohen Qualitätsstandards auszeichnet. Die Linie strahlt einen Hauch Respektlosigkeit, Differenzierung, Freude und Energie aus, ohne die Essenz hoher Qualitätsstandards zu vernachlässigen. Top  Trends Lda bietet Hosen, Denim, Kleider, Blusen, Jacken, T-Shirts, Jumpsuits, Shorts und vieles mehr. Die verwendeten Rohstoffe sind alle auf Qualität und Wohlbefinden ausgelegt, wobei die oberste Prämisse natürliche Rohstoffe wie Bio-Baumwolle, Tencel Lenzing, Viscose Ecovero und recycelte Produkte sind.

UNION 3 FASHION

Eine Kombination aus lebhaften und energiegeladenen Mustern und Grafiken in Orange-, Blau- und leuchtenden Pastelltönen schaffen eine verspielte und sommerliche Modegeschichte von UNION 3 FASHION. Die Schönheit der Natur, kombiniert mit natürlichen Farbtönen, trägt auch zu einigen zeitlosen Damenmode-Modellen bei. Die Verwendung von plissierten Stoffen mit fließenden Bewegungen, Transparenz und unsere feinen Jacquards vervollständigen die Union 3 Fashion Kollektion für die kommende Saison.

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THE SOURCE 2023 - SPRING.SUMMER 24

THE SOURCE

PRIME MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS

28. February 2023

Almost 30 selected clothing manufacturers present their products and services around the latest sourcing services and apparel manufacturing at THE SOURCE
studio in Atrium 3.

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 studio 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 will be on site to present a business-relevant mix of services.

BETA

Beta is a knitwear manufacturer with in-house facilities like printing, embroidery, pattern making, design, cutting, sampling. With additional garment dye & garment wash house, they offer different varieties to their customers and want them to have a full experience. Beta is taking place in sustainability movement and with different certificates in hand, they do provide different production processes.

BLOK MODA

Blok Moda is one of the leading apparel manufacturers and exporters, specialized in knitwear with more than 26 years of experience in the clothing industry.  They provide flexible, time and cost-effective solutions with 3D technical drawings, designs, sewing and virtual fittings on human based avatars. They can easily create fabrics with all color options and place your samples in your personalized avatars based on your brand identity. Direct service and communication is provided at any stage from collection and sampling to follow-up of manufacturing preparation, quality control and shipment.

EAST

EAST is a Danish design driven private label production company. EAST was founded in 2009 and has experienced a successful growth over the last years. Today we work with the best brands all over Europe. Our Design department creates a collection with around 60-80 styles every week divided into 5 capsule collections. You can find our showrooms in Germany, Denmark and Spain. Explore our new creations at our booth.

KREATEKS

The fully sustainable garment producer Kreateks was founded in 2005 and offers light woven and any kind of jersey garments for European Brands. They own certificates from GOTS, RCS, GRS, OCS and in Social Compliance part and are also certificated with both BSCI and SEDEX. Find shirts, blouses, tops, dresses, skirts, pants, jackets in light woven fabrics and mesh, lace, jacquard fabrics as well as garments with printed bases. Available materials are viscose, cotton, modal, lyocell, re-cycled polyester, wool fabrics, cupro, silk, Lenzing and ecovero.

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Polopiqué - Innovating Textile Production

How Polopiqué has managed to distinguish itself through its innovation

An interview with Rosario Rodrigues

18. August 2022

With more than 80 years of experience in the textile industry, Polopiqué is considered to be a leader in the textile industry. The company  has managed to distinguish itself by mastering all phases of the textile production process, from spinning, weaving and finalization, to garment and commercialization of high quality products.

MUNICH FABRIC START had the opportunity to have a one on one interview with Rosario Rodrigues on how the Polopiqué has managed to distinguish itself through its innovation.

Polopiqué is an exhibitor at MUNICH FABRIC START 2022 in the new Hall 8 – THE SOURCE.
Already booked out for weeks, THE SOURCE is the new European One Stop Solution for holistic fashion sourcing. 65 selected international manufacturing companies will present their offers from Cut-Make-Trim (CMT) to High End Production. A cluster of the most important sourcing countries such as Portugal, Turkey, Morocco, Tunisia, Bosnia and Vietnam creates a business-relevant mix for risk diversification, independent of genre and price level. MUNICH FABRIC START has developed the new Hall 8 with around 2,500 square meters of additional space for this purpose. The recently restored Lokhalle, a listed building directly adjacent to the former MUNICH FABRIC START site, is the perfect location. With its gigantic dimensions and spectacular architecture, it is one of Europe’s largest cantilevered historic steel halls.
The result is a unique new venue for flexible sourcing services and rethought value chains.

How does Polopiqué distinguish itself in the textile industry?

Polopiqué is one of the few complete vertical textile industries worldwide, controlling production from spinning, weaving/knitting and finishing to making high-quality garments. At Polopiqué, we don’t just deliver the garment; we also provide the ideas, the solutions and the designs. We include creativity and design in everything we do.  

Why has Polopiqué chosen Portugal for its production?

Polopiqué is a Portuguese family company with decades of tradition in the textile industry. In addition, Polopiqué was created and established in the most relevant geographical area in terms of textiles in Portugal. Therefore, we privilege this know-how and proximity, and we should consider the many benefits of local production in terms of sustainability, agility and quality guarantee.

How does Polopiqué optimize processes to improve the quality of manufactured products? 

“Investing in Research and Development activities to constantly adopt new and innovative raw materials and production processes. It is also imperative to stay up to date regarding more agile and ecological modern technology and machinery.”

 Polopiqué is a member of the Better Cotton initiative; what does that mean?  

Better Cotton is the world’s leading sustainability initiative, presenting the mission to help cotton communities survive and thrive while protecting and restoring the environment. The better cotton initiative makes global cotton production better for producers, the environment, and the cotton sector’s future. It is about interacting with the whole supply chain to transform how cotton is sourced, ensure the improvement of the working conditions and a higher standard of living for farming communities, and spreading knowledge, support and resources for more sustainable practices in cotton production and other crops. 

What are your thoughts on certification used in the textile industry?

We believe it is vital to convey trust and transparency to customers and consumers in their purchase acts to make informed choices. It is also relevant to involve them so that they feel an essential part in choosing brands with better practices throughout the chain of the production cycle. 

Did you face challenges during the pandemic? And how did you deal with them?

Yes, of course, and at that stage, we invested in the production of personal protective equipment and products related to medicine and health, proving our ability to adapt to new situations and the flexibility of our team and production processes when developing new types of products.

What’s next for Polopique? What direction do you see your company taking in the coming years?

Continuing to surprise the market with innovations through constant R&D practices, taking advantage of new raw materials and production processes. Also reinforcing the weight and presence in new markets and business areas, namely in home textiles.

How important is it to be unique yet still have a recognizable factor in your work?

Very important. Polopiqué is flexible and proud to find solutions to most of our customer’s requests. Furthermore, by controlling all stages of the production process, we can guarantee higher quality standards and better agility.

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High-Quality Fabrics Portfolio at FABRIC DAYS

Experience fabrics in real life again: see and feel the unique fall, the weight, the colour intensity of the print and special characteristics. This is exactly what a physical textile fair is all about – in addition to the important personal contacts with manufacturers and other industry insiders and the wealth of inspiration and information, of course.

At FABRIC DAYS from 1 – 3 September 2020 at the MOC Munich you will have the chance to experience and source the innovations of 300 exhibitors. Discover here some of the exhibitors of the FABRICS, SOURCING and DESIGN STUDIOS Area:

FABRICS

AKÜRÜN TEXTILE A.S. – H2 | D 01

Akürün Textile A.S. used its time during lockdown wisely. Taking into account global issues around sustainability, the Turkish brand offers a wide range of innovative woven fabric solutions and expanded their certified range by prioritizing sustainability. The colours and patterns of the new season will feature the following new certificates: BCI, GOTS, OCS, GRS & RCS.

ARULA GMBH – H2 | D 15

Arula GmbH are specialist in high-quality knitted fabrics with a focus on sustainability! The sustainability program of the Austrian brand features fine knitwear made of Tencel® Lyocell, Micromodal, cotton or corn fibres – with or without elastic components & now with compostable elaspan! For the Autumn.Winter 21/22 season, the range is supplemented by shimmering hemp and linen in earthly shades.

HEMMERS ITEX – H2 | A 09

The new Autumn.Winter 21/22 collection from Hemmers Itex focuses on new qualities and trendy colour accents. In addition to mustard, terra and petrol, warm berry tones also dominate the designs and thus reflect the colour world of winter. Warm coat fabrics, pleated skirt qualities and velvet form a fashionable quality and variety. In addition, prints, fabrics and winter knitwear can be found in the collection.

KBC FASHION – H3 | B 04

KBC Fashion focuses on sustainability and creative qualities in Autumn.Winter 21/22. Minimalism meets retro vibes with exciting colour combinations. Hand painted, photographic and paisley designs contrast with graphics. The qualities offered include silk blends, viscose and polyester to cotton, recycled and environmentally friendly blends. The German company is also launching a cocktail wear collection this season.

INNOTEX MERKEL & RAU GMBH – H2 | D 12

InnoTex offers a GOTS certified multifaceted collection for the Autumn.Winter 21/22 season. Graphic prints with modern overlays, shadow effects and exciting surface compositions play important roles. The theme Nature is reflected in natural surface structures and motifs from flora and fauna. Both cold and warm colour combinations are given a pleasantly warm character for the cold winter days thanks to roughened and sanded basic goods. Flower prints on dark backgrounds printed on flowing viscose satin and silk chiffon perfectly match the new Dark Romance trend. Marbled prints allow for a luxurious and individual look in elegant colour schemes. Bohemian prints with dark contrasting tones are also suitable for the winter season, both as an all over motif and as a patchwork print.

LEADFORD & LOGAN – H2 | B 06

Leadford & Logan is an Italian leader in exporting high fashion fabrics like plain wool, silk, silk blends, prints, velvets and embroideries. The Autumn.Winter 21/22 collection presents a mix of plain fabrics (100% wool, silk, polyesters) and printed qualities. Fabric blends including silk satin or silk Mikado mix and a new wool satin are printed with exclusive colours and designs.

PONGEES LIMITED – H2 | C 19

Luxury silk specialist Pongees has launched a new website to make it even easier for designers to select and place their orders. Whether you choose to buy direct or online from the stock items, the minimum order remains at 1m.

“While nothing beats the actual opportunity to feel a fabric, look at how it drapes and easily compare one weight with another, we endeavour to be well-placed to present the collection as best we can using technology with videos and virtual meetings. This will most certainly be of major importance over the coming months,” explains managing director Nick Moore. He adds: “We are continuing to invest in the future, but with the flexibility to adapt the business to meet what will be a changing world of how fabrics are sourced by ourselves and our customers. We are currently enjoying testing new ideas and continuing to search for new supplies so we can improve our offer to customers.”

SEIDRA – H3 | E 10

The Autumn.Winter 21/22 collection at Seidra remains true to its quality standards in weaving and knitting with the highest quality wool with a focus on Sustainability. In addition to pure wool articles, Seidra also focusses on new developments in the area of cotton-wool and linen-wool blends. The exclusive developments with the wide range of colours can be used in the fashion sector as well as in traditional costume fashion.

SUNDAGTEX – H4 | D 12

The textile agency SundagTex will present various highlights, among them is the new colourful, GOTS certified cotton and wool collection from Sintopel. The motifs in the collection range from natural motifs to lurex effects and modern graphics. SundagTex will also be showing GOTS certified high-quality felt and wool from Textilveredlung Keller, which are knitted and finished in Germany. GOTS certified voluminous-light wool fleece from the Italian company Sidoti will be shown as well as organic embroideries and embroidered Guipure lace in GOTS certified qualities from Modespitze Plauen.

DESIGN STUDIOS

PRIMUS PATTERN – H3 | B 18

The Autumn.Winter 21/22 collection at Primus Pattern, gently ranges from mindfulness and durability to elegance and radiant expression. In terms of colour, the collection for the coming season is balanced in the lively shades of nature, such as deep blue, dark cadmium green, washed out black and sublime mud nuances. Accents are set by a lively apricot, matt copper to daring outliers such as an intense tango red or concentrated fruit tones. Formally, the new prints oscillate between noble retro ideas, structured imitations of nature and timeless geometric approaches. For a feeling of security and courage, all new textile designs have been developed with care and attention in these fragile times.

ZISSER TEXTILE DESIGN – H3 | D 17

Nature is the starting point for the Autumn.Winter 21/22 novelties of Zisser Textile Design. Falling leaves, peaceful blues of the sky and natural, neutral shades… Let’s walk deeper into the forest and find its mystery! The animal kingdom is surrounded by the abundance of plants, flowers, trees. The best patterns are made swiftly by the movement of the winds, which creates geometrical shapes and unique compositions. The autumn and winter colour palette touches dramatic, with deep tones but also immersing itself in natural soft colours and introducing groups of lighter or muted colours. The range of prints from the Zisser Textile Design collection is diverse and vivid in their expression. Their designers experiment with new media, tested various brushes and are experienced with dyeing and colouring techniques. Zisser’s prints always stand for uniqueness and boldness.

SOURCING

D&Y EUROPE UG – H1 | E 04

D&Y Europe, the international enterprise for textile manufacturing and sales, denim fabric, woolen fabrics and woven garments for men, follows the motto “You are the roles you play” in its Autumn.Winter 21/22 collection. The first role is “Business – you are what you wear!” featuring classic suits, shirts and coats in elegant fabrics and colours. The second role is the “Commuter, a communication master with exclusive outfits”. These outfits include casual combinations in lighter colours, subtle patterns and unusual fabrics, but also very chic and modern suits. The third role is “Casual and respectful, but never random” with effortless leisure combinations: Cargo pants, chinos, t-shirts and oversized shirts in urban styles and natural colours.

UNION 3 FASHION S.A.  – H1 | E 01

Union 3’s Autumn.Winter 21/22 collection reflects the latest fashion trends: sustainability, new textures, athleisure details and a modern interpretation of nostalgic trends. The colours of the collection are rich and deep. Oriental blue, merlot red and deep violet is combined with sporty moss green, lilac and spiced coral. The new fabric developments are multidimensional with rich textures and feature double-face, knitted jacquards and sporty rib knits.

by Chantal Graeff

Focus On Thrivability at MUNICH FABRIC START Spring.Summer 21

A PARADIGM SHIFT TOWARDS HOLISTIC SUSTAINABILITY

A new level of sustainability, digitalisation, transparency, a growing need for information and the desire to inspire - that's what the Spring.Summer 21 season stands for

The MUNICH FABRIC START with BLUEZONE, KEYHOUSE and the individual showcases presented by around 1,000 international suppliers of fabrics and additionals successfully introduced the Spring.Summer 21 season from 04 – 06 February in Munich. The approximately 18,400 international trade visitors were offered a broad spectrum of strongly positioned collections with innovative product and trend statements that demonstrated a new awareness of ecology and the increasing relevance of natural looks and resource-saving materials.

The MUNICH FABRIC START has shown very clearly that this fair format is convincing as a strong industry platform in times of changes and major challenges. Thanks to the professionalism and sovereignty of all those involved, the necessary responsibility to approach the reorientation of the market constructively and in a solution-oriented manner has been created. We have experienced this willingness in numerous discussions with exhibitors and visitors during the three intensively used days of the fair. We therefore feel confirmed in our current and future orientation.
Sebastian Klinder, Managing Director MUNICH FABRIC START

The design team of Boss Women emphasizes not only the good atmosphere but also the high-quality and quantitative offer:
We enjoy the relaxed atmosphere here in Munich. All the important suppliers are on-site, so we can work excellently. The main topic is of course sustainability and the correspondingly wide range of natural materials such as linen as one of the favourites for summer 21. There are also very innovative jerseys, bondings and neoprene knittings as new and exciting materials.

This was also confirmed by Theresa Austin, Advisor AKOJO MARKET, Co-founder Paris UIUX, LVMH Group Digital:
I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Munich Fabric Start. The Bluezone and Keyhouse, in particular, were eye-opening for me and I was very impressed at the number of suppliers working with innovative new technologies and methods to produce in more sustainable ways. It was a great showcase of sustainable innovation and it was very inspirational to speak with so many experts on such a key topic. I left both motivated and educated, with a lot to share back into my work.

Further background information on the main theme, the innovations of the season and the trade fair highlights can be found on our HOMEPAGE and in the PREVIEW PRESS RELEASE. High-resolution pictures can be found in the PRESS GALLERY.

FOCUS ON THRIVABILITY

The guiding theme THRIVABILITY met the current mood of the industry, in which future-oriented entrepreneurial spirit meets enthusiasm and a changing understanding of values.

In Munich, it became very clear that the era of sustainability is currently determining all talks and discussions in the textile industry. The tenor seems unanimous: The industry is on the right track and now it is time to take responsibility, turn information into action and create transparency.

Claudia Lanius, Lanius, highlighted the positive approach to a new form of open-mindedness:
The largest portfolio of sustainable products is on display here in Munich. Such a broad spectrum in this density cannot be found anywhere else. All major suppliers are on-site. In addition, there is an excellently staffed accompanying program of panels and discussion rounds. The acceptance of sustainable topics is increasing all the time, which is a very positive development overall. This is also reflected in the competent awards for articles in the ReSOURCE Area.

The increasing interest in sustainability, certifications and future-relevant topics confirms Franziska Dohrmann, GOTS:
Our contact to major brands is clearly increasing and the interest in certified articles is growing. Already on the first day of the fair, we recorded a strong visitor frequency with very good discussions. The increasing acceptance is also reflected in the highly attended lectures of the ReSOURCE Forum.

INFORMATION, RESPONSIBILITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN DISCUSSION

The different aspects, innovations, collaborations and communication concepts were also the focus of the numerous well-attended side events at KEYHOUSE, the ReSOURCE Area and BLUEZONE.

As a trade fair organiser, we also see ourselves in the role of an impulse generator that can generate a corresponding reach. Therefore, we attach particular importance to a qualitative and varied supporting programme which, thanks to international experts, offers an insight into current innovation topics, problems and solutions and thus forms the basis for transparent knowledge transfer.
Frank Junker, Creative Director MUNICH FABRIC START

Right at the start on Tuesday morning, trend forecaster David Shah addressed precisely these challenges in his enthusiastic Keynote „The 10 Design Pillars of Design“. The publisher and CEO of View Publications drew scenarios of new retreat possibilities and the search for structures and simplicity in times of digitalisation and diversification.

The panel discussion on the subject of “Future Textile Supply Chain” with international experts also provided new thought-provoking impulses on how the textile chain can be transformed through sustainable solutions and networking. In addition to transparency, intensive communication with consumers and the development of technologies, product development, quality and aesthetics should not be forgotten as indispensable criteria.

The textile value chain is currently being radically rethought. Every company has to deal with these impulses and develop individual concepts. One thing is certain: in the future, too, only those companies will be successful whose fashion fascinates and who act in an economically sensible manner. Digital processes, decentralized production, smaller batches, shorter lead times, comprehensive transparency and new circular business models – it remains exciting to see which of these developments are scalable and when. One thing is certain: now is the right time to develop principles for dealing with the new perspectives for your own company. In view of these fascinating prospects, a 90-minute expert panel on “Future Textile Supply Chain” is just enough to scratch the surface of the new possibilities.
Alexander Vogt, Kern. Consulting

INNOVATIONS, FUTURE MATERIALS & NEW TRENDS

Knowledge, transparency, quality, responsibility and communication influence the current multitude of product and process innovations.

Linen, both pure and blended with cotton, is the big favourite for the season Spring.Summer 21. Other material innovations were super-stretch silk, recycled polyester, Ecovero-Tencel linen, Naia and Cupro fibre blends or hemp textiles – the constant reference to natural fibres and surfaces was clearly visible.

The theme of Li Edelkoort’s exclusive trend seminar underlines this statement. In her two-hour “Green Wave” lecture, the internationally renowned trend expert presented her interpretations of Spring.Summer 21. Here, too, a rethinking of natural materials and looks was clearly evident. In her outlook on Autumn.Winter 21/22, she favours White as a global colour, on which new structures, styles and designs are based.

BLUEZONE – Reject egoism. Create ECOISM. Rewrite your future

The denim industry is facing new challenges, which the Blue Community faced as an optimistic and international community at BLUEZONE under the ECOISM theme.

The strong network of over 100 major international brands and numerous denim experts was looking for answers to a conscious consumer approach and a growing interest in ready-made solutions that offer future-oriented products, state-of-the-art technological processes and complex functionalities.

Current topics that determine the denim market were discussed in depth in lectures and international panel discussions. The Rivet 50 Talk on the topic of “2020 Vision” on the first morning of the fair gave an outlook on companies, technologies and fashion in the next decade. One of the key statements highlighted the changing demands of consumers – stationary retail can only survive with new concepts, such as offering sustainable fashion, vintage, and repair stores under one roof. This is precisely why the denim community must move closer together.

Alberto Candiani von Candiani confirms that the community spirit of the ECOISM guiding theme determines the future:
ECOISM – I love the concept, the slogan, the theme of this year’s BLUEZONE. It’s about green innovations, which must be visible and tangible, and about consumers who are better informed than ever before and are looking for a new way of consuming. We, as the Blue Community, are responsible for a massive change that will transform what is considered a “polluting” industry into a green model based on sustainable innovation and circularity. Denim can be seen as the most popular, “democratic” and perhaps “invasive” fabric ever made on the planet – and we, the Ecoists, want to change denim to become the representative flag for this revolution.

KEYHOUSE – A STRONG NETWORK OF CREATIVE MINDS

The think tank of MUNICH FABRIC START offered concrete approaches for a future-oriented textile and fashion industry. Information, transparency and interaction stand for an inspiring network of innovative projects and sustainable collaborations.

Munich Fabric Start’s advanced platform, KEYHOUSE, has been paving the way into the future for some time now, connecting innovators and the industry. The innovation space, which brings together game changers and pioneers, successfully gives traditionalists in the textile industry a glimpse of the future. KEYHOUSE provides the space for superstars of fashion technology to present new technologies, sustainable developments, expert workshops and trend seminars. I would easily describe KEYHOUSE as the “Department of Innovation” for fashion companies.
Muchaneta Kapfunde, Founding Editor-in-Chief FashNerd.com

In her keynote speech “Rethinking the business of fashion”, Muchaneta Kapfunde called for a rethinking within the fashion industry. The change is possible and necessary due to the influence of digitalisation and technology. Examples of fundamental changes are block chain transparency, compostable packaging, on-demand solutions and the production of textiles based on dairy products.

In the panel discussion of Sportswear International, international experts discussed how automation, digitalisation and localisation will change the global fashion market and what impact these new standards will have on CSR issues and sourcing structures.

Once again, the SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS Area at KEYHOUSE, curated by Simon Angel, received great attention. He emphasized above all the openness of the visitors to the complex topics, to new materials and material extraction. He said that particularly pleasing was the willingness to exchange ideas, form networks and thus strengthen the community of all those involved within the textile and fashion industry.

 The Keyhouse has a unique energetic atmosphere with very inspiring visitors. Especially exciting was the great interest in holistic sustainable concepts that go into depth. So the industry is definitely on the right track
Chandra Prakash, Founder & CEO Cocccon

The future of the textile industry was not only discussed in the seminars and lectures – the MUNIQUE MOODS party on the first evening of the fair also provided an opportunity to strengthen the community and exchange information. Around 1,500 guests gathered in an elaborately staged and specially built palace tent.

by Chantal Graeff