Fabrics
Sustainability Has Become an Ethical Mindset at Officina+39
Inspired by artisanal tradition in Italy, Officina+39 is an innovative chemical company based in Bella, Italy. It is the result of 30 years of experience in research and chemical application in the textile sector. Officina+39 focuses on the development and implementation of new and sustainable ideas for the denim industry and environmentally friendly dyeing processes.
Officina means workshop in Italian, but it also stands for passion, innovation, sustainable practices, transparency and social responsibility. Looking to the future, the company combines tradition with modern products and technologies. Their latest process developments will be presented on the 3rd to the 5th of September at KEYHOUSE.
TRUSTAINABLE™: Respect and commitment become an ethical mindset. In production control, Officina+39 ensures the use of less hazardous chemicals, minimizing the impact of surrounding environments, recycling waste, reducing power usage and water conservation. Officina+39 sees one of the greatest challenges in creating transparency. That’s what TRUSTAINABLE ™ stands for.
NEBUDYE: WATER-FREE Vintage Colouring
NEBUDYE is an innovative process used in combination with selected dyes to create original vintage colouring. This makes NEBUDYE one of the world’s first waterless dyeing processes with the nebulization systems. So far, only a non-uniform appearance was possible with the fogging systems (comparable to the cold pigmentation CPD). NEBUDYE opens up new possibilities in textile dyeing technology. NEBUDYE guarantees a perfect penetration into the garments and ensures a uniform vintage style.
SMART BLEACH: Water-saving bleaching technology
SMART BLEACH is an innovative bleaching technology for Nebulization systems. This innovative technology was specially developed to replace the traditional chlorine (or potassium permanganate) used in denim bleaching in washing machines. By using SMART BLEACH with misting systems, it is possible to bleach indigo denim and black denim to reduce water consumption by 90%.
SMART BLEACH can be used in combination with NOVASTONE NEBU, a new enzyme certified by Novozymes DeniSafe®, which ensures the safe use of enzymes in new low-pressure washing machines with mist technology. SMART BLEACH can also be done with a new biodegradable REDUCER KM ECO neutralizer.
You’re invited to attend MUNICH FABRIC START, where more than 1000 suppliers will present more than 1800 collections for Fabrics and Additionals for Autumn.Winter 20/21.
MUNICH FABRIC START: 3-5 of September 2019
Prepare your visit to VIEW Premium Selection
VIEW Premium Selection is just over a week away and the excitement and anticipation is building for what is set to be a successful two days of networking and talking textiles. We cannot wait to welcome visitors old and new. Here are our top tips for making the most of your visit.
REVIEW OUR EXHIBITORS
Do a little research into what products you are looking for at your next visit. Ask you sales teams, what products are the most popular? What fabrics will be essential for your new collections? Are you missing those all important details? Perhaps you will be searching for small, local businesses or large international manufacturers. It is important to understand your needs and consider these when approaching an exhibitor. Check out our list of exhibitors in advance here.
SET UP MEETINGS
From our handy list of exhibitors online we also provide the relevant contact details for the company exhibiting at our show. Schedule meetings with your existing partners as well as new brands in advance. Our top tip, make sure to specify the meeting area, there are several handy locations on site such as cafes, lounge areas, outside eating and relaxing area, as well as seating areas spread throughout the halls.
PREPARE BUSINESS INFORMATION
Get ready to talk minimums, turnaround times and of course price. Take advantage of your time at VIEW with targeted questions about the product offering, pricing and manufacturing support.
MAINTAIN CONTACTS
Are there more people you want to meet at VIEW? Use your time at the fair in Munich to meet with colleagues, brands or representatives from your agencies. Plan time to maintain these business contacts perhaps with a lunch or dinner with partners and friends – for example at the VIEW Sundowner on Tuesday, 16 July from 18.30pm
VISIT THE VIEW WEBSITE
Our website shows important information such as the location, times, directions, product offerings and more. Check out the VIEW website here.
RELAX AND RECHARGE
Take care and remember to schedule time for recharging and refueling. Browse our trend and ReSOURCE areas for inspiration between meetings allowing you to discover new brands and visit interesting exhibitors.
LET US INSPIRE YOU
Surrounded by beautiful and diverse fabrics, denim and additionals offerings it will be difficult to not feel inspired in this hugely creative and beautiful atmosphere. To make the most of it, take notes of your favourite samples from our trend areas and be sure to pay the maker a visit.
REGISTER FOR YOUR TICKET IN ADVANCE
Our booking system requires each visitor to hold their unique visitor account with us, it is therefore faster and recommended to register for the event in advance. To ensure the event is well attended by industry professionals we ask for proof of affiliation which you can upload online. Register to attend VIEW here.
BOOK TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION
Munich is a busy city with many events and tourism, booking your accommodation in advance is the easiest way to ensure a stress-free stay in our beautiful city. Check out ahead of the event what’s the best way to travel around the city, SBahn, UBahn, Tram, Bus or Uber. Plan your travel to the MVG Museum here.
PLAN ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND MUNICH
Make your trip even more enjoyable and make time for doing something fun! Munich is a beautiful city with many attractions, great connections to surrounding villages and as well as the mountains. Shopping, sports, sightseeing, hiking, Instagramming or simply soaking up the sun in any of our Beer Gardens, beer in hand of course!
CONNECT WITH US
Share your fair experience with us online, tags us in your photographs and use our event hashtag #viewmunich. Perhaps the best way to boost your company and designer profiles as well as connect and gain exposure from a broader audience.
There is still plenty time to register for VIEW on July 16th-17th in Munich!
We can’t wait to see you!
Autumn.Winter 20/21: The Meaning Behind the Key Visual
The release of our new key visual marks the start of a new season here at Munich Fabric Start. Over the last few months our team has uniquely interpreted and defined the trends and theme for the upcoming Autumn.Winter 20/21 season. Read more about how trends are made at Munich Fabric Start.
BEYOND AWARE presents a season which is free to explore the ways our world and fashion are changing, proving they are on a new path where everything is connected. Describing a season which is ready to embrace and be part of a new world exploring and developing the relationship between fashion and our planet, through awareness of the beyond.
The designer Julia Boll, at Stein Communication with over 10 years of experience as a graphic designer, has beautifully translated the theme of the new season BEYOND AWARE. Here she tells us more about her thought process and inspirations for this new project.
As a designer, I like to be inspired by as many things as possible. Of course, it always depends on what the specific task requires. Sometimes I am inspired by colors, shapes, newfound objects or it can also be photos and illustrations. I am someone who enjoys spending their free time drawing, mostly of funny characters, which I also then screenprint.
The final design actually came together from two very different designs. I liked the idea of incorporating soap bubbles because it is just not so “spiritual” but fragile. And yet it still transported the topic pretty well. Soap bubbles are cheerful and light and fly very calmly but always with the wind. In addition, they can quickly burst irretrievably, you cannot grab them and although they appear clear they still display many beautiful colors. A bit like thoughts or feelings, but also like fashion. The background of the key visual had been part of another graphic. It works well because it reflects a lot of power while also reflecting an expression of the fast-moving, digitalization as well as the idea that a lot of things are happening and developing in different directions. Many energies are released and you still do not know where to go. Let you guide yourself, beyond aware!
We are looking forward to a great new season!