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BLUEZONE DISCOVERY - Part I

Discover the latest innovations from BLUEZONE - Part I

25. April 2023

With around 90 international denim, street & sportswear suppliers, BLUEZONE once again offered the complete portfolio of denim innovations in its own Halls 6 + 7. Under the leitmotif DISCOVERY, the denim community shared moments, discovered the latest highlights and innovations. Some material innovations, new perspectives and changes in the industry we present to you here:

BERTO

The new Berto PE24 collection presents a new idea of DENIM COLOR. From their ecru denim fabrics, they created many colour shades by coating and over-dyeing. Also new is a series of shining/ glittering fabrics made of special laminations and precious lurex weaves.

Interesting multiple stripes are also a must with a new heavyweight, 100% cotton fabric. The main part of the PE24 Berto is the ‘FILUM’ collection made from sustainable yarns in organic and recycled cotton produced with an ancient technique to obtain an elegant irregularity without loosing volume or softness.

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CALIK DENIM

Calik Denim prioritizes sustainability with many innovative concepts and technologies such as: B210 as one of a kind, eco-conscious, biodegradable product line. Flextend boosts freedom of motion since it provides warp-wise elasticity.

Blue H as a group of fabrics which includes in the composition cottonized hemp/linen/Agraloop TM – CBD Hemp BioFibre TM EU.

D-Leisure being inspired by music festival outfits. Rawtech that combines sought-after Japanese Denim spirit with ultra comfort.

E-last as one of a kind power stretch product group as weft shrinkage values stabilized for rigid articles’ standard (0/3,5%).

Fix-Fit offering power stretch articles with high level recovery.

Denovated featuring authentic looks combined with today’s technologies.

Selfsized with the one size fits most technology and Re/J , a 100% recycled concept.

CALIK DENIM

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DNM DENIM

DNM shapes their entire production process with a focus on zero water consumption. The ZLD system recycles 100% of the water and returns 84% of it to the system. It equates to using only 3,47 litres of fresh water to produce 1 meter of denim fabric. Their new logo represents their motto “a denim fabric with a story behind…”.

DNM supports you with denim fabrics that have a story of unique colors and a wide product range, with a sustainable and environmentally friendly technologic production approach.

DNM DENIM

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GAP PAZARLAMA

Established in 1994, GP is one of the major sourcing companies of the world textile market. GP adds value to the broad portfolio of customers particularly in Europe, USA and World Class markets and contribute to sustainable development of suppliers GP is the leading textile supplier in Turkey and produces a wide range of products at its integrated ready-to-wear, home textile, denim fabric, greige fabric and cotton yarn factories.

GAP PAZARLAMA

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by Chantal Graeff

The latest accessories developments for Spring.Summer 24 - Part III

Entdecken Sie die neuesten Innovationen unserer Additionals

11. April 2023

Wir stellen Ihnen 5 Hersteller vor, die auf der MUNICH FABRIC START ihre neuen Designs für die Saison Spring.Summer 2024 gezeigt haben.

Die neuesten Entwicklungen für Knöpfe, Bänder, Ziersteine, Verschlüsse, Futterstoffe, Spitze, Stickereien, Einlagen sowie Labelling und Branding-Solutions präsentieren rund 200 international führende Zutaten- und Accessoires-Anbieter in der ADDITIONALS Area.

MOKUBA BY RIBBONLINE

Die neue Kollektion von Mokuba besteht aus drei Säulen:

TO BE CONTEMPORARY steht für die Kreation von Produkten, die mit der heutigen Zeit harmonieren und den Modetrends folgen.

TO BE UNIVERSAL steht für Artikel, die in Qualität, Stil und Farbe perfekt sind und die Idee verfolgen, dass manchmal, irgendwo wo auf der Welt jemand inspiriert wird, etwas Originelles zu schaffen.

TO BE PERFECT spiegelt die Perfektion als essentiellen Bestandteil der Produkte von Mokuba wider.

MOKUBA BY RIBBONLINE

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PANAMA TRIMMINGS

Panama Trimmings setzt verstärkt auf Viridis ®:

Viridis ® entstand aus dem Wunsch von Panama Trimmings, mit neuen innovativen Materialien in eine grünere Zukunft zu investieren. Einige Jahre nach der ersten Produkteinführung und dem großen Erfolg im Markt hat sich das Unternehmen entschieden, sein Angebot um weitere Trendfarben für die Active Qualität zu erweitern: Nude Rose und Military Green.

Panama Trimmings präsentiert die neuen Farben in der SS24-Labels Kollektion, auch mit Beispielen von Produkten wie Rucksäcken und Schuhen.

PANAMA TRIMMINGS

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PETER BÜDEL GMBH

Mit seinem auf Nachhaltigkeit ausgerichteten „Digital First“-Ansatz präsentiert PB ACCESSORIES seine Spring/Summer Collection ’24 sowohl digital als auch physisch ‒ ein Großteil davon Oeko-Tex-Standard 100 zertifiziert. Es gibt keine strenge Trennung mehr zwischen Menswear und Womenswear ‒ Sportswear-Aspekte werden zunehmend Teil der „klassischen Mode“. Farbtrends wie Lavendel, Apricot aber auch Indigo und Lime sieht der Hersteller genauso relevant wie sichtbare Naturoptik, recyclebaren Edelstahl und Softtouch-Oberflächen.

PETER BÜDEL GMBH

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STUDIO 9

Wir stellen vor: VOYAGE ‒ Die neueste Zutatenkollektion von Studio 9. Mit einer großen Vielfalt an Stilen, Texturen und Qualitäten kombinieren die Designs
Trends mit Funktionalität. Die Kollektion ist nicht saisonal ausgerichtet, sondern soll mit verschiedenen Themen, Materialien und anpassbaren Details inspirieren, die Ihre einzigartige Markenidentität unterstützen und Ihren Nachhaltigkeitsansprüchen gerecht werden.

STUDIO 9

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by Chantal Graeff

The latest accessories developments for Spring.Summer 24 - Part II

Discover the latest innovations from our Additionals

28. March 2023

We present 5 manufacturers who showed their new designs for the Spring.Summer 2024 season at MUNICH FABRIC START.

The latest developments for buttons, ribbons, decorative stones, closures, linings, lace, embroidery, interlinings as well as labeling and branding solutions will be presented by around 200 leading international ingredients and accessories suppliers in the ADDITIONALS Area.

GRAF & CO

The new Spring.Summer 24 collection from Graf & Co. focuses on recycled labels from post-consumer plastic bottles, biodegradable materials, water-based inks and eco-friendly papers. Today, with the same enthusiasm, but with the extensive experience of over 30 years in business, Graf & Co. supports their clients in the creation and development of customized products. Find woven and printed labels, hangtags and packaging or items that finish off the brand identity at the KLAAS + HESSE studio in S2 | F 226 – 227.

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GUNOLD

Cotton threads – conventional or organic quality; viscose, when it comes to nature featured in the fashion collection. Thick threads stand for homemade, for robust. On light summer fabrics the strong effect comes out twice as well. Shiny as metallic: sometimes really loud as a metallic thread, sometimes more discreet in blends with other fibers or finishes – the evening and then the luxury may finally start. And many special threads from iridescent, reflective to transparent or neon luminous. 

GUNOLD

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KAHAGE BUTONIA

In today’s uncertain world, the new collection 78 by Kahage Butonia reflects the shift from darkness to light. It presents the latest trend colours, a range of different selected materials that have an exciting texture and colour combination. It is an interplay of shiny, iridescent buttons as well as calm, down-to- earth designs, some of which are also ecological. Whatever your vision: Kahage Butonia picks them up and puts them into practice in combination with the latest collection.

KAHAGE BUTONIA

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KNOPF SCHÄFER

Lightness and optimism defines fashion in spring/summer 2024. This is expressed in a new clothing culture finding its way into our everyday lives. Sophisticated designs with refined details characterise the look just as much as well thought-out basic styles. Our current collection reflects the new easiness in trendy colours, light transparencies and shimmering effects. The eye-catching appearance is contrasted by straight-lined shapes.

KNOPF SCHÄFER

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MEDIKE LANDES

The new ML13 Collection by Medike Landes presents early trends for the Spring Summer 24 season. The key themes for this season will be Metasensorial, Simple Nature, Tender Pastels, Flower Power and Sustainable Simplicity – mostly from their traditional tanned real leather with and without chromium. In addition to that, they present some sustainable paper labels in pastel colors, eco-friendly recycled leather patches with new finishes, Pinatex patches and vegan fake leather patches. The belts department features the Autumn/Winter collection 2023/2024.

MEDIKE LANDES

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The latest accessories developments for Spring.Summer 24 - Part I

Discover the latest innovations from our Additionals

16. March 2023

We present 5 manufacturers who showed their new designs for the Spring.Summer 2024 season at MUNICH FABRIC START.

The latest developments for buttons, ribbons, decorative stones, closures, linings, lace, embroidery, interlinings as well as labeling and branding solutions will be presented by around 200 leading international ingredients and accessories suppliers in the ADDITIONALS Area.

A-TEX GERMANY /
A-TEX PART OF TRIMCO GROUP

On a mission to change the narrative for trims and labels:

ARCH – the new collection from A-TEX part of Trimco Group, features nature-inspired details and everyday stories engraved in essential pieces of design that shape and complete each style. ARCH is a playground for the physical and digital to meet, connecting technology with the world through solutions such as QR codes. A-TEX invites brands to think of ways to extend the lifetime of a garment, adopt recycling options and introduce truly circular material choices such as recycled polyester made from textile waste for label use.

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BODO JAGDBERG

This summer BODO JAGDBERG is focused on “statement fashion”! Trend colours as matcha latte and ocean wonder are coming to the fore and are shown on hot embossed foil labels and silicone patches as an eyecatcher for your collection. Holographic labels and hangtags are the new styling booster in womenswear as well as menswear. Round off your glam-up wear with jeans buttons and rivets with animal print designs.

BODO JAGDBERG

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BORNEMANN-ETIKETTEN GmbH

Bornemann offers digital solutions! With the spirit of digital pioneers, the international specialist for product labeling breaks new ground. Bornemann supports its customers in implementing customized solutions using modern technologies. In this way, analog processes are transformed into a digital experience. All information about the digital division Venture Up The digital fit and the current trend collection for summer 24 can be found on our website. 

BORNEMANN ETIKETTEN

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FVL

FVL: a world of solutions. Sustainability cannot exist without innovation – that’s why FVL constantly does research to add the most updated knowledge to their experience and ideas. They are presenting the innovative project “reload”: a real upcycling process that starts from the textile processing waste of their customers transforming it to new materials that can give new life to a variety of packaging and manufacturing applications, such as bags, dust bags, tapes, ribbons and whatever is up to the imagination of you as a customer.

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GÖRENLER ETIKET

Görenler ergreift Maßnahmen zur Verringerung der Kohlenstoffemissionen, um künftigen Generationen einen besseren Planeten zu hinterlassen, mit dem Ziel, überhaupt keinen Kohlenstoff-Fußabdruck zu kreieren. Bis zum Jahr 2023 soll der Strom, den das Unternehmen verbraucht, aus erneuerbaren Energiequellen stammen. Darüberhinaus recyceln sie Stoffe und Papier in ihren Produktionsmaterialien und respektieren die Rechte der Tiere durch die Verwendung von veganem, zertifiziertem Leder.

Görenler takes action to reduce carbon emissions to leave a better planet for future generations with the determination of NO carbon footprint at all. By 2023, they aim to provide the electricity they use with renewable energy. They added recycle fabrics & paper in their production materials and respect animal rights by using vegan certificated leathers.

GÖRENLER GIYIM TEKSTIL

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Dicover the latest button innovations

Additionals Buttons - Autumn.Winter 23/24

29. September 2022

We present 5 button companies that will introduce their new designs at the upcoming MUNICH FABRIC START.

The latest developments for buttons, ribbons, ornamentations, rhinestones, fasteners, linings, lace, embroidery, inlays as well as labelling and branding solutions will be presented by around 200 leading international suppliers of trims and accessories in the ADDITIONALS area.

BONFANTI FRATELLI

Imagine a world always full of new colors, materials, shapes that is mirrored in buttons collections. Imagine hand-sewed collection samples cards in which buttons are presented in line with the aesthetic and creative suggestions of the latest Made in Italy fashion trends. F.lli Bonfanti is a family-owned company, based in Torino – Italy, producing high quality fashion buttons since 1946. For more than 70 years, the company core business is to create high quality buttons made from different materials – from natural (Mother of pearl, corozo, wood, horn, coconut, bamboo …) to metal, polyester, nylon and abs. Nowadays, grasping the right challenges to protect and respect the environment, they design and produce articles made from recycled materials such as paper, hemp powder, corozo and are conducting studies and researches to use bioplastic materials.

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Knopf Schäfer GmbH

Comfort and coziness continue to be trend-setting factors in the fashion industry, but this fall tendencies are shifting towards more “dressed-up” looks. Knopf Schäfer picks up on both themes in its current collection. Materials such as real corozo or real horn are interpreted in a sometimes rough, sometimes elegant way. Whereas iridescent mother-of-pearl looks will give your designs that certain glam factor!

www.knopf-schaefer.de

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KAHAGE BUTONIA

The KAHAGE-Butonia Group presents the polarisation of the world meeting design in the AUTUMN/WINTER 2023/24 season. It’s all WOW! On the one hand extremely chaotic, on the other hand calm and puristic. And in between, a combination emerges that is made up of useful elements from nature and technology.

Collection 77 shows the diversity in an exciting range. Consisting of a large palette of the latest colours that are earthy natural or bold and gaudy in unusual colour combinations. Modern shapes with many interesting colour gradients and structured or lasered surfaces are offered in a wide range of sizes. The focus is on unique in-house developments that have been developed with a great love of fashion and current trends.

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UNION KNOPF

Based on the analysis of global trends in men’s and women’s fashion, every year Union Knopf launches a new collection of clothing fasteners for the autumn-winter season. The presentations feature ideas based on classics and innovative concepts that inspire tailoring businesses. Union Knopf takes a responsible approach to sustainability in the fashion industry, creating raw materials and choosing environmentally friendly production methods. They also respond to new and occuring market demands.

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Fabrics: from maximum padded cosiness to ultra-light fluidity

Fabrics: from maximum padded cosiness to ultra-light fluidityBRICS:

21. September 2022

Materials amaze through new extremes – from maximum padded cosiness to ultra-light fluidity. Patterns blow up too an ultimate size and checks and camouflage are oversized. Wool and fake furs offer an enhanced tactile sensation.

6DIAS

The new 6DIAS collection FW23-24 is divided in 3 themes: TWILIGHT GARDEN, CALM NATURE AND THE NEO ROOTS. Cool greens, swampy darks, energising brights and digital pastels will be key colour messages this season, with trendy prints, cosy velvets and teddy fleece and quilted outdoor fabrics. Highlights are winter heavy twills in Tencel and Viscose, Crêpe, Mouslins and Satins, as well as sustainable fabrics from Organic and BCI cottons, recycled Polyesters, Ecovero and Lenzing fabrics.

www.6dias.pt

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AKBAŞLAR TEKSTİL

The qualities of Akbaslar come with a modern and innovative identity for the new AW23/24 collection. Their sustainable qualities make a difference in terms of texture and touch. The new collection is created from a natural perspective which emphasizes the simplicity and unprocessed nature in nature.

www.akbaslar.com

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A.P.C. ALMODO

A.P.C. Almodo Print Collection ‘s Autumn / Winter 23-24 collection is calling attention with their impressive lively colours and print quality thanks to high technology production. A.P.C. offers a varied collection of prints with handcrafted and organic looks, sea skins, new wave and geo prints, tie dye, watercolour designs that meets huge range of fabrics on a high level of quality.

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C. PAULI

The Autumn/Winter 23/24 fabric collection by C.Pauli is GOTS certified and focuses entirely on wonderful and sustainable organic qualities such as sweat, nicky, plush, interlock, poplin, gabardine, corduroy, tulle and denim. An enchanting selection inspired by “Quality by Nature”. The in-house ribbon weaving mill Kafka also produces jacquard ribbons in trendy looks on historic looms – Made in Wuppertal. Designs and labels can be made entirely individually here.

www.c-pauli.de

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DRESDNER SPITZEN

As a traditional family business with a spirit of innovation, Dresdner Spitzen develops sophisticated and sustainable lace galoons, lace fabrics and functional warp knit fabrics. The latest collection features versatile designs, including geometric arrangements in bold colours, expressive florals with intricate ornamentation as well as playful romantic motifs, in laces made of conventional but also recycled and other innovative materials.

www.dresdnerspitzen.de

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BLUEZONE: The urban jungle vibes

BLUEZONE Spring.Summer 23 #3

31. March 2022

Although MUNICH FABRIC START and BLUEZONE couldn’t be realised physically in the end of January, we want to give our beloved exhibitors and long-term partners the chance to present their collections for Spring.Summer 23 online. We are presenting the most inspiring developments, prints and innovations in all our areas: FABRICS, ADDITIONALS, BLUEZONE, DESIGN STUDIOS, SOURCING & KEYHOUSE.

Our BLUEZONE experts ADA DENIM, Bregla Denim, Denim House, Denim Team and Dera Giyim present high-quality SS23 collections, that will bring sustainability into a fast paced city-life. 

ADA DENIM

ADA Denim presents four core themes: Active Angles, a creative approach to casual wear through multipurpose fabrics that can easily shift between different environments and needs. Core Guides, tech-enhanced structures that encourage an innovative approach to versatile outdoor wear. Light Souls, that offer blended qualities which enable fluid shapes, mood-boosting weaves and purposeful designs. As well as Urban Visions that deliver an array of smart-casual looks that refreshes classic silhouettes.

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Bregla Denim

Bregla Denim introduces “The New Modern” concept, a sophisticated collection based on a circular approach with the features of soft feeling and easy-comfort city vibe. The collection includes key elements in between 5oz – 13,5oz, onesize super stretch, 80’s Vintage, Dobby and Undyed fabrics made with sustainable cellulosic fibers such as Lyocell, Hemp and Organic Cotton.

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Denim House by Sartex Group

Denim House by Sartex Group is among the leaders in Sportswear and Jeanswear products : bottoms, garments, chino, cargo, jackets and overalls.

Their new Spring.Summer23 colelction, reflects a large use of sustainable fabrics in composition and materials, washed with the latest technologies of lazer, Ozone, certified chemicals and the minimum use of Water and energy.

With the come back to the 90 ‘s, they highlighted the return to denim roots: with comfortable, rigid and slobby construction, more straight and regular styles, it reflects also a wide range of RFD Materials that has been treated in the smartest dye processes. All of that combined with different kind of embroidery and print effects of sublimation, lamination and foils.

Most of this collection has been constructed with entirely digital process from the choice of the materials, designs and washes. It was created virtually first, and then produced physically.

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Denim Team

For Spring.Summer 23, Denim Team has mostly focused on climate change and mother nature. The fabric selections include sustainable yarns such as organic cotton, linen, hemp, lyocell etc. Additionally, sustainable washing and dying processes have been developed while being inspired by the new trends regarding shapes and styles. 

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Dera Giyim

DERA GİYİM, which was established in Izmir in 2013, is an international textile company focused on trousers, shorts, denim and skirts for men and women. With its innovative approach, Dera Giyim continues to focus on the vision of quality production and timely delivery in the domestic and foreign markets. Therefore, the latest technologies are used as automation and special machines.

www.deragiyim.com.tr

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Sporty, fresh, playful and sustainable: The newest Additionals developments are just that

Additionals Spring.Summer 23 #4

24. March 2022

Although MUNICH FABRIC START and BLUEZONE couldn’t be realised physically in the end of January, we want to give our beloved exhibitors and long-term partners the chance to present their collections for Spring.Summer 23 online. We are presenting the most inspiring developments, prints and innovations in all our areas: FABRICS, ADDITIONALS, BLUEZONE, DESIGN STUDIOS, SOURCING & KEYHOUSE.

The zippers, buttons, materials & Co. of the Spring.Summer 23 season are sporty, fresh, playful and sustainable. The newest developments of BODO JAGDBERG, Knopf Schäfer GmbH, MT – ND, QST Europe and Unizip combine functionality with extravagance, tradition and innovation and the best quality with new technologies.

BODO JAGDBERG

BODO JAGDBERG is putting more emphasis on functionality this season as well as opulence and extravagance. The themes Flex-Leisure, Monochrome and All Day Active are manifested in both Mens and Womenswear ranges. Sporty elegant colors such as aqua glass, digital lavender and cashmere are becoming an absolute eye catcher. Real styling boosters such as Holographic and cosmic paper will set new standards.

www.jadgberg.deInstagram BODO JAGDBERG

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Knopf Schäfer GmbH

Knopf Schäfer explored three summer themes: Hybrid Smartness – Tailoring remains top but casual and smart. Adventure Resort – Sporty aesthetics play with artisanal details. Active Performance – Functionality meets urban lifestyle. Matching buttons and accessories have been developed for all themes, with special highlights in shape, colour and finish. According to the importance of sustainability, the button expert is showing a comprehensive real corozo collection.

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MT - ND

In a play of luminous facets, enveloping roundness and different fascinating tactility, each MT Fashion Factory accessory in the Spring.Summer 23 collection expresses the harmony of a unique style in balance between tradition and innovation. A short circuit of shapes, colors and materials that stimulated the imagination and expresses all the pleasure of making fashion.

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QST Europe

QST Europe continues to focus on sustainability by offering a wide range of products made from recycled polyester, BCI and organic cotton. As well as the origin of the materials, the main focus is on quality and technologies. The performance knit alliance made of 100% Recycled Polyester offers both: it is engineered for mobility, moisture wicking properties and softness to the skin. Its light weight and flexible which makes it perfect for waistbands, pocketing and lining for active wear shorts, joggers, jackets and hoodies.

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Unizip

Unizip’s new collection shows the creative process from a sustainable perspective while keeping the connection to new summer trends for Spring.Summer 23. The zipper specialist’s aim is to create recycled zippers but also standard ones, playing with colors and new shapes. The offer ranges from basic zippers to new ideas which allow all customers to make their own customization. Innovation is the key.

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