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FABRIC HIGHLIGHTS & MATERIAL NOVELTIES FOR AUTUMN.WINTER 25/26 - PART IV

FABRIC HIGHLIGHTS & MATERIAL NOVELTIES FOR AUTUMN.WINTER 25/26 - PART IV

23. August 2024

At the upcoming MUNICH FABRIC START, around 600 international suppliers will present their material innovations for all apparel segments in the FABRICS Area. The complete product portfolio of fashionable woven and knitted fabrics made of wool, cotton, silk, blends and functional fibres will be presented here. For the Autumn.Winter 25/26 season, we present some new products and highlights from international producers in our FABRICS blog posts:

TARGET – AGENCY STRÄHLE

The Collections of TARGET are made in Italy from sustainable yarns: Lurex knits, textured surfaces, Raschel qualities. From classics to metallics, the heroes of Raschel and fancy jerseys, Target, are again widening the scope of their collection: Fresh Viscose/polyamid blends in beautiful designs for trousers and soft jackets. Discover 3-d knits and padded articles as well as luxurious wool-silk blends.

Italy – S 1 | F 103

“From classics to metallics, the heroes of Raschel and fancy jerseys, Target, are again widening the scope of their collection.”

TARGET – AGENCY STRÄHLE

TESSITURA COLOMBO ANTONIO

This year, Tessituta Colombo Antonio is thrilled to unveil their latest lace fabric collection for Fall/Winter 25/26. Innovative designs, luxurious textures and refined qualities offer something unique for every designer and fashion brand. Highlights of the Fall/Winter 25/26 Collection are cutting-edge designs and patterns, high-quality and sustainable materials, and Embellished lace articles. The team will be available throughout the event to provide detailed insights and personalized consultations.

Italy – Hall 4 | F 05

“Highlights of the Fall/Winter 25/26 Collection are cutting-edge designs and patterns, high-quality and sustainable materials, and Embellished lace articles.”

TESSITURA COLOMBO ANTONIO

TROFICOLOR DENIM MAKERS

For FW25/26 collection, Troficolor presents a wide selection of fabrics developed with raw materials and production processes that respect the environment. They expanded their offer of fabric proposals produced with sustainable fibres, such as BCI cotton, organic cotton GOTS/OCS certificate, recycled cotton and polyester GRS/RCS certificate, TencelTM, regenerated cellulose, Hemp, as well as natural dyeing processes such as vegetal indigo and mineral dye. They also developed some special finishes with water saves, less energy and chemicals consumption, reducing the CO2 emissions. Explore their collection at H3 | C 04.

Portugal – H3 | C 04

TROFICOLOR DENIM MAKERS

HÄNDEL + DILLER

Sustainability in Focus: The Autumn/Winter 25/26 Collection

In the spirit of innovation and tradition, the Autumn/Winter 25/26 collection presents a diverse range of products with a focus on sustainability. With their long-standing history, Händel + Diller remain one of the few specialists offering a wide variety of plush products. Their collection includes ultra-soft terry cloths, various wool fleeces made from certified merino wool, and other fleece qualities in different compositions and weights. Each piece is crafted with the utmost care to ensure the highest quality and sustainability.

Germany – Hall 4 | G 12

HÄNDEL + DILLER

HISMOS

Founded in 1978, immediately established on the national and international scene by producing women garment for Department Store. Subsequently, the corporate strategy aims to support the brands. Commitment and professionalism have meant that many companies have confidently entrusted their collections and productions to Hismos.

Specialized in the “Private Label” we support Italian and international brands from collections to the mass production. We believe in Made in Italy as an added value and we serve it to our customers through our structure and our skills. Strengthened by great know-how, we have high production capacity characterized by the high quality of workmanship and production processes. This has contributed to making Hismos one of the most reliable and qualified companies in the “private label” sector.

Italy – S 1 | E 124

Style: Raw materials research, models and accessories research, specific research according to customer requests

Collections: Scheduled collections, monthly ready-to-wear capsules, collections developed according to customer instructions

Production: 100% Made in Italy, deliveries in 15/20 working days, repeat order possibility

HISMOS

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Sustainable Innovations - Biotexfuture

BIOTEXFUTURE – Innovation Incubator

feat. TransitionLab, LightLining, FungalFibers, BioTurf

Explore these innovative projects at the Sustainable Innovations Forum in the Keyhouse in Hall 7

22. August 2024

BIOTEXFUTURE is an innovation initiative funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research in collaboration with RWTH Aachen University and adidas AG. It aims to transform the textile industry from petroleum-based to bio-based materials, promoting sustainability and bioeconomy. By working with industry and research partners, BIOTEXFUTURE supports the development of bio-based textiles through various projects and innovation spaces. The initiative focuses on creating sustainable raw materials, advancing biopolymer technology, and facilitating a societal shift towards eco-friendly textile solutions.

The TransitionLab, led by the Institute of Textile Technology at RWTH Aachen University (ITA) in collaboration with adidas, focuses on the big picture: creating a sustainable, bio-based textile industry. This involves creating closed-loop systems where materials can be reused and recycled, reducing waste and promoting resource efficiency. One of the key goals is to enhance the environmental performance of textiles by developing bio-based materials that can be used in various applications, including technical textiles, automotive, clothing, and home textiles.

TRANSITION LAB

The LightLining project in collaboration with adidas aims to develop sustainable insulating textiles made entirely from aerogel fibers. At the heart of the project are cellulose aerogel textiles that, unlike traditional rigid aerogel products, are both flexible and highly insulating. These textiles combine the benefits of aerogels, such as lightweight and superior thermal insulation, with the flexibility and processability of conventional textiles. This innovative approach promises a cost-effective and scalable solution for energy-efficient applications​.

LIGHTLINING

FungalFibers is another collaborative project between the ITA and adidas, aiming to develop sustainable textile solutions using fungal-derived materials. This innovative project explores the use of fungal fibers as a renewable, bio-based alternative to traditional synthetic fibers in the textile industry. Fungal fibers offer several environmental benefits, such as biodegradability and reduced reliance on fossil fuels. The project focuses on optimizing the production process of fungal fibers to ensure they meet the performance standards required for various textile applications.

FUNGAL FIBERS

BioTurf is a sustainable, next-generation artificial turf made from bio-based polymers. Traditional hybrid grass, as used in international tournaments such as the 2024 European Football Championships, combines natural and synthetic fibers which is not environmentally sustainable due to intensive maintenance and difficult disposal. BioTurf can significantly reduce CO2 emissions and water pollution since it uses biodegradable fungal pigments for coloring and requires no harmful chemicals, making it an eco-friendly and durable alternative for sports fields. Thermobonding, the new method employed for the development of BioTurf, avoids energy-intensive latex backing, making it nearly fully recyclable. BioTurf not only meets FIFA standards but also supports the circular economy by using non-food agricultural waste to foster a more sustainable future for sports infrastructure.

BIOTURF

“We are delighted to be taking part in Munich Fabric Start in September. This time, we are turning the trade fair into a real-life laboratory and invite all visitors to support us in our research activities. Newly developed products have the potential to have an immediate impact on our everyday lives – this is why people and their needs should be involved in research at an early stage.”

BioTurf 

FungalFibers

TransitionLab

LightLining

Visit BIOTEXFUTURE H7 KH | K 14

BIOTEXFUTURE

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KEYHOUSE NEWS - Archroma

KEYHOUSE – The Innovation Hub For Tomorrow's Fashion

21. August 2024

In the atmospheric industrial charm of KEYHOUSE, Hall 7, progressive suppliers and global players from cross-industry sectors will be showcasing their latest new developments and innovations. On over 1,000 square metres, you will find trend-setting future fabrics and new process technologies – be it in terms of sustainability, circular economy, digitalisation & AI, traceability, textile dyeing or finishing. Staged as an interactive think tank, future-oriented show cases will be in the spotlight alongside sustainable innovations.

KEYHOUSE is also home to the main lecture forum of MUNICH FABRIC START with exclusive keynotes, panel discussions, trend presentations, Q&A sessions & expert talks by international industry insiders. Be inspired by the wide range of events at KEYHOUSE.

Check the Lecture Program

JOIN ARCHROMA AT THE KEYHOUSE:

Game-changing approach delivers planet conscious, trendy denim

In the fast-paced world of denim fashion, Archroma stands as a pioneering force, collaborating with global denim brands and mills to drive the industry towards a greater focus on sustainability, and cater to evolving consumer preferences.

Their latest innovation, DENIM HALO, represents a fresh approach to denim production, blending lower environmental impact with simplicity. This concept introduces an exclusive chemical technology alongside efficient pretreatment and dyeing processes. By superficially dyeing the yarn, DENIM HALO achieves the desired aesthetic while drastically reducing the environmental footprint of denim finishing. This approach eliminates the need for harmful processes such as manual scraping or potassium permanganate spraying. The end result? One of the industry’s most sustainable laser friendly and easy to wash denim, marking a significant stride towards denim that is more planet conscious.

For the classic blue jeans, Archroma’s aniline-free* (Typically more than 95% lower than current industry standard limits. For further information please refer to The Safe Edge portal.) DENISOL® PURE INDIGO 30 dyes, boasting up to 40% water savings compared to conventional dyeing and laundry finishing methods. Meanwhile, the DIRESUL® SMARTDENIM BLUE pre-reduced sulfur dye delivers savings of up to 70%, ensuring a distinctive blue denim look. For black denim enthusiasts, DIRESUL® EVOLUTION BLACK reduces water usage by up to 56% during dyeing and finishing processes, creating unique wash-down effects with a remarkable 57% reduction in overall environmental impact compared to standard sulfur black in synthesis (Life Cycle Analysis by Ecoterrae).

To validate the eco-credentials of their laser-friendly denim fabrics, Archroma collaborates closely with Jeanologia, a global leader in laser technology. The assessments highlight DENIM HALO’s exceptional performance in ‘Light Sensitive Fabric’ and ‘Environmental Impact Measurement’ tests, where in both tests, the DENIM HALO application far exceeds the current ring dyeing market standard.

In essence, Archroma’s commitment to innovation and sustainability not only transforms denim manufacturing but also aligns with conscientious consumer demands for more planet conscious fashion choices. Through DENIM HALO and its array of solutions, Archroma continues to shape the future of denim, one garment at a time.

*Below limits of detection according to industry standard test methods
**Life Cycle Analysis by Ecoterrae

Switzerland – H7 KH | K12

ARCHROMA

Figure 1: Light Sensitive Fabric

  Figure 2: Environmental Impact Measurement

Visit the KEYHOUSE AT H7 and find the highlights for the upcoming season.

LECTURE PROGRAM

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BLUEZONE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 - PART II

BLUEZONE NEWS

HIGHLIGHTS & NOVELTIES FROM DENIM MILLS IN MUNICH

20. August 2024

At BLUEZONE, some 100 international Denim- and sportswear suppliers will present their most recent Denim novelties and innovations. Halls 6 + 7 will become the blue hotspot again. Parallel to MUNICH FABRIC START with THE SOURCE and KEYHOUSE, the Zenith area will become the hub of the international denim community with an all-round relevant event program.

With the leitmotif DENIMINED, we invite the industry to have a clear and unique vision in this world of constant change, to show its own DENIMINED… Together with all international industry leaders, let us define or reinterpret the different DENIMINED’s that can be created in the wide world of DENIMS!

Here are some novelties of the new collections that will be presented at the upcoming BLUEZONE:

MTVBELTS

Established in 1993 in Portugal, MTVBELTS presents several techniques to customize leather garments accessories, such as leather belts, key rings, bracelets, and other leather goods. Modern equipment, quality of workmanship, high-quality raw materials are used to achieve quality and beauty customized products to their customers. Only GOLD RATED LWG vegetable leather is used in their work in such a sustainable way.

Their range varies from leather garment accessories, several techniques to customize belts with prints, trims, stitching to Vintage belts, Jeans Belts, Classic Belts, Belt bags or Bracelets and Keychains as well as leather Business cards or Leather Coasters.

Portugal – H 7 | A 08

“Modern equipment, quality of workmanship, high-quality raw materials are used to achieve quality and beauty customized products to their customers.”

MTVBELTS

ISKO™ Luxury by PG Born to Amaze

The collaboration between ISKO and Paolo Gnutti, the ISKO™ Luxury by PG Collection – Born to Amaze, continues to captivate the premium denim world. This collection redefines luxury by infusing innovative denim technology with high-end sophistication, setting a new standard for premium aesthetics.

ISKO™ Luxury by PG Born to Amaze is a testament to innovation and sustainability thanks to ISKO’s advanced textile technology which employs RE&UP Next-Gen materials. This collection reinterprets classic styles with a modern vision, creating garments that are durable, tasteful, and environmentally conscious. Featuring six new distinctive capsules – GODFATHER, MIND THE LINE, PEACH DENIM – RELOAD, UNDER GLASS DENIM, FUR DENIM, and F-LED DENIM – the collection combines traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, setting a new standard in fashion.

In addition, the new collection is created with a sustainable vision, as all fabric bases used in the collection are produced by ISKO and powered by RE&UP recycling technologies.

Türkiye – H 6 | C 07

“This collection reinterprets classic styles with a modern vision, creating garments that are durable, tasteful, and environmentally conscious.”

ISKO Luxury by PG

NAVEENA DENIM – NDL

NDL is a premier denim mill based in Lahore, Pakistan, distinguished for its superior artisanship and devotion to crafting premium denim fabrics. With a focus on innovation and eco-consciousness, NDL consistently deliver exceptional quality in every weave.

Naveena Denim – NDL’s AW 25- 26 collection merges sophistication with innovation, highlighted by Hue.rarchy. This collection features a captivating interplay of shades, with indigo gracefully fading and enduring hues retaining their vibrancy. Hue.rarchy is not just a fashion statement; it’s a conscious choice, a statement that style and novelty coexist harmoniously.

NDL introduces a revolutionary approach to colors with Hue.rarchy, breaking traditional denim norms through a range of eco-friendly shades. NDL’s unique indigo dyeing process, paired with an exclusive formulation, achieves a harmonious blend of muted and vibrant tones. This collection showcases a rich, versatile color palette, eliminating tint during laundry for a cleaner weft and allowing multiple casts to coexist within a single fabric. The result is vintage-inspired nuances and a broader denim color spectrum, delivering an authentic and timeless appeal.

Pakistan – H 6 | B 08

“Hue.rarchy is a conscious collection infused with muted tones and vibrant hues featuring multiple casts in a single denim.”

NAVEENA DENIM

Denim Delights combines modern textures and vogue aesthetics for a colorful, modern experience.

Warmth Whispers combines comfort and style, highlighting softness, performance, and coziness in denim.

Blue Hour evokes nostalgia with classic denim, soft-cool hues, and vintage vibes.

Deni’motion – Acollection with a seamless blend of style and comfort, designed for effortless movement & enduring elegance.

ISKO

ISKO is part of SANKO TEKSTIL, the textile division of the SANKO Group. With over 120 years of experience in the field of textile innovation, the company is a pioneering leader for woven technologies committed to a responsible vision, innovative approach and creative design, all of which is poured into the company’s patented textile technologies to deliver products with enhanced comfort, performance, and durability for the entire fashion industry.

ISKO’s FW 25-26 collection combines sophisticated visuals, classic heritage, and vintage-inspired designs, as always coupled with increasingly sustainable practices and environmental responsibility. ISKO premium products are in fact made with high-quality, raw materials powered by RE&UP, SANKO’s textile-to-textile recycling technology and circulartech company committed to advancing innovation in the development and production of Next-Gen Cotton and Next-Gen Polyester materials.

Presented by ISKO together with Creative Room Italia, this is brought to life through inspired AI-generated imagery, elevating the experience of ISKO’s innovative fabrics to unprecedented heights and unlocking creativity with no limits.

Türkiye – H 6 | C 07

ISKO

“ISKO’s FW 25-26 collection combines sophisticated visuals, classic heritage, and vintage-inspired designs, as always coupled with increasingly sustainable practices and environmental responsibility.”

The collection is organized into five main macro groups, each tailored to meet specific design needs:

Inflexible
a range of rigid fabrics for contemporary needs, true to denim’s original heritage.

Motion
combining comfort and an authentic look for good old rigid denim with freedom of movement.

Extended
traditional denim aesthetic and its ultimate stretch expression. Elegance, treatments, and 4-way-stretch technologies.

Elite
fabrics families where softness, shine, and silky feel reach their full potential.

Momentum
unique finishes, intricate constructions, colored coatings, and special denim features.

ROTA TEKSTIL

Rota Tekstil is a woven fabric manufacturer specialized in cotton and blended cotton groups. Since 2003, they are developing new fabric designs including tencel, viscose, polyester products. Having an extensive experience in the industry, it’s always a pleasure for them to meet the customer’s demand and help with their sourcing by paying much attention to sustainability with certificates of RCS, GRS, OCS and BCI.

With the flow of the 2024’s dynamic colours, ROTA’s new collection represents the spirit of indigo corduroys, reactive dyed flocks, special jacquards and awe-inspiring prints. With top-notch natural cottons, flashy viscons, outstanding lyocell developments and warm designs with jacquards and foil prints, Rota presents the SS25 collection, which brings the woven fabrics to the top level with a significant focus on sustainability.

Türkiye – H 7 | C 10

“With top-notch natural cottons, flashy viscons, outstanding lyocell developments and warm designs with jacquards and foil prints, Rota presents the SS25 collection, which brings the woven fabrics to the top level with a significant focus on sustainability.”

ROTA TEKSTIL

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Additionals Trends Autumn.Winter 25/26 – Part 3

ADDITIONALS NEWS

Checkpoint Systems: Inspiring a more creative future

19. August 2024

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 150 leading international ingredients and accessories suppliers in the ADDITIONALS Area at MUNICH FABRIC START. Explore some of the novelties here in our ADDITIONALS blog posts:

Design: The starting point for any groundbreaking garment collection. Whether you’re designing for style, for sustainability, or two bring those two worlds together, Checkpoint has the branding solutions, tailor made for your brand. Checkpoint Systems is one of the largest label manufacturers in the world, supplying some of the biggest brands, and they’re delighted to be exhibiting this year and showcasing the realms of possibilities available for your Autumn/Winter collections for 25/26.

Creative inspiration

Tailored Creatives is their ground-breaking series where they highlight the inspiration that can be gathered from other creative disciplines and demonstrate how these can be applied to your branding. Having explored the world of typography and graphic design in 2023, this year they are launching their new capsules inspired by AI art at Munich Fabric Start, so visitors will be the first to see and experience their development. Featuring nods to seasonal colours and trends, the collection highlights all that is possible with your branding, and how inspiration can strike from any creative craft.

Their recent “Blue Ink” release shows how you can use a simple colour palette to have great impact using different production techniques and effects. Not yet caught up on their Tailored Creatives releases in 2023, their ¡Excelsior! collection will also be on display to show their evolution of ideas and creativity. All of these collections are backed up by digital presentations and supporting materials to show the impact these can have on the design process, and to emphasise the importance of these steps to minimize the amount of physical samples produced and shipped, helping to have a positive impact on the environmental impact of brand development.

“Featuring nods to seasonal colours and trends, the collection highlights all that is possible with your branding, and how inspiration can strike from any creative craft.”

Sustainability starts with design

It’s a phrase they use often, and one they truly believe in. At Checkpoint they’re committed to helping their customers meet their sustainability goals. As sustainability starts with design, they have created the Planit process.

Bringing together their creative and account management teams with their packaging and brand teams, sustainability is considered at every part of the products journey from material and construction to production location. Designed with the planet in mind.

Their Planit Collection is the Planit process in practice ensuring your sustainability message is clear and based on real, measurable data. Materials are responsibly sourced and produced in their global network of ethically accredited factories, as close to needle point as possible, to reduce your carbon footprint.

The collection considers the end of life of a product, using preferred more sustainable materials to help you design for circularity whilst also considering recyclability.

“At Checkpoint they’re committed to helping their customers meet their sustainability goals. As sustainability starts with design, they have created the Planit process.”

Prepared for the future

With the growing list of legislations and regulations on the horizon, the pressure on brands and retailers is huge. They have a huge amount of experience in helping brands navigate these issues through smart labelling solutions, and they are on hand to offer insights and updates on the latest updates as to how they can support your brand.

Their innovative GEMINI TAG™ provides duplicated QR codes supplied on one RFID embedded pocket tag to help with traceability from point of production and through the supply chain, as well as providing easy access to key product information to end consumers in line with the latest Digital Product Passport updates.

Unique identification of each garment, above standard SKU level, is a key component of DPP requirements, but their decades of experience in data integration allows them to address this challenge with confidence. Through serialized QR codes, either provided as a PFL or as a woven branded label, they can provide easily accessible links attached to the garment for all your vital information.

And as far as extra added intelligence goes, Checkpoint provides one of the largest and broadest RFID portfolios available, all designed and manufactured in-house for added quality assurance. Whether you’re looking to increase traceability through your supply chain, increase inventory accuracy in-store, provide increased loss prevention security or added consumer engagement through NFC tech, they have the solution available to you.

Whatever your plans are for AW25/26, Checkpoint has the solutions to take your vision and amplify it to its maximum potential.

VISIT CHECKPOINT AT H1 | A 15

CHECKPOINT

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New Fabric Collection by Annanemone

DESIGN STUDIOS NEWS

New Print Design Collection by ANNANEMONE

16. August 2024

At the upcoming MUNICH FABRIC START, ANNANEMONE will present their material innovations for the Autumn.Winter 25/26
season in the new Design Studios area in the room F 09 on the first floor in S1 DS. 

Unusual and visually striking hand painted patterns and illustrations often based on the natural world. The weird and wonderful. Pigeons and flies instead of cats and flamingos. Mushrooms with slugs on them because in nature mushrooms aren’t perfect and often have slugs on them. Anna of annanemone creates everything by hand through the use of gouache, linocut and drawing in her small Prague-based studio. She has a selection of prints for purchase and also creates bespoke custom designs.

Annanemone is a pattern design brand created by the Prague based illustrator Anna Šebestová. All of Anna’s designs are created by hand mostly through the use of gouache and her work is greatly influenced by her love of nature, animals and plants that are not often seen depicted on clothes and products. Anna has contacts among fabric suppliers and sewing studios as annanemone was a clothes brand for about 8 years. Now she focuses on custom designs for brands to have more time to be creative.

“The weird and wonderful. Pigeons and flies instead of cats and flamingos. Mushrooms with slugs on them because in nature mushrooms aren’t perfect – Anna of annanemone creates everything by hand through the use of gouache, linocut and drawing in her small Prague-based studio.”

Annanemone offers a range of designs available for purchase for full buyouts as well as licensing. Custom designs and illustrations for companies are also very welcome!

“All of Anna’s designs are created by hand mostly through the use of gouache and her work is greatly influenced by her love of nature, animals and plants that are not often seen depicted on clothes and products.”

Visit ANNANEMONE in S1 DS | F 09 and find the highlights for the upcoming season.

ANNANEMONE

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FABRIC HIGHLIGHTS & MATERIAL NOVELTIES FOR AUTUMN.WINTER 25/26 - PART III

FABRIC HIGHLIGHTS & MATERIAL NOVELTIES FOR AUTUMN.WINTER 25/26 - PART III

15. August 2024

At the upcoming MUNICH FABRIC START, around 600 international suppliers will present their material innovations for all apparel segments in the FABRICS Area. The complete product portfolio of fashionable woven and knitted fabrics made of wool, cotton, silk, blends and functional fibres will be presented here. For the Autumn.Winter 25/26 season, we present some new products and highlights from international producers in our FABRICS blog posts:

PONGEES

Shades that fit into the top colour stories for autumn/winter are being promoted by silk specialists Pongees to meet immediate demand from designers looking to place last minute orders. Pongees holds more than 10,000 fabrics in stock and has a 1 metre minimum; it can also supply European buyers with fabrics within a few days, without any additional import charges, just as it did pre Brexit.

The colour stories being promoted, predicted by global consumer and design trend and colour authorities WGSN and Coloro are: Intense Rust, Midnight Plum, Sustained Grey, Cool Matcha and Apricot Crush. “Two years ago, these shades were selected to reflect stability and reassurance that connect with nature, as well as escapism and sustainability. Today they are even more appropriate given how cautious consumers are about the future,” says Nick Moore, managing director, Pongees. “With our huge colour palette, Pongees not only offers the top shades for autumn/winter but also those being tipped for spring 2025 collections.“ Silk is also in vogue, as from an environmentally-friendly perspective it comes from a natural source, is biodegrabable and has a low environmental impact.” Many of Pongees silks are woven from silkworms, whose exclusive diet is the mulberry leaf; its plain dyed fabrics meet OEKO-TEX standards. Pongees’ natural (greige) options are an ideal base for designers to personalise with bespoke prints and dyes to enhance exclusivity.

Great Britain – Hall 4 | B 16

“Two years ago, these shades were selected to reflect stability and reassurance that connect with nature, as well as escapism and sustainability.” – Managing Director Nick Moore

PONGEES

Midnight Plum
think dark skies, gothic for a touch of escapism

Countess Taffeta – Bilberry 103/0031
Metallic Chiffon – Black 662D/0002
Heavy Satin – Violet 441D/0296

Cool Matcha
calm, soothing, natural, tinted pastels

Marocain – Moss 440D/0187
Spun Sandwashed – Nettle 233DS/0194
Stretch Satin – Leaf 831D/0162

Apricot Crush
bright, vitamin tones, oranges

Habotai – Tangiers 506D/0285
French Organza – Vanilla 525F/0293
Chiffon Changeant – Peach 630D/0211

Intense Rust
raw, earthy, warm, calming

Mohair – Terracotta MOH/0289
Velvet Viscose/silk– Burnt Orange 727W/0048
Tasar – Terracotta 738/0289

Sustained Grey
neutral, recyclability, practical, reliable, utilitarian

Indian Douppion – Moonlight 745/0186
Chiffon Satin – Steel 640D/0275
Tulle Spot – Slate 930/0269

GRATEX

Textiles are the fabric from which our passion is woven. Grausam Textile is a family-owned business with 50 years of international experience, always keeping pace with the fashion world. As a partner of BCI and GOTS, they can offer a wide range of their products made from organic cotton.

The Autumn/Winter 2025-26 collection consists of exquisite jacquard fabrics, traditional and fashion prints, lace, shirting fabrics, and soft knits. The season’s colour palette ranges from warm earth tones to fruity pastel shades.

For their customers, they cover everything from fashionable fabric design for small batches to trading by the metre for the next collection. This is also reflected in the finished products: seasonal fashion, hard-wearing workwear, traditional costumes and much more is made from their fabrics. Prints, yarn dyes, jacquards, lace, jersey and knitwear can all be found in their range. They stock items made from cotton, linen and viscose as well as many other materials and blends. GOTS and BCI articles are also available or can be produced.

Austria – Hall 4 | A 12

GRATEX

SCHÜRMANN SCHRÖDER TUCHFABRIK

Highest quality natural fibres in merino wool, cashmere and silk. They produce a calculated stock programme, i.e.: Pronto-Moda, minimum order quantity 1 piece = 60 metres per design. Schürmann Schröder has been synonymous with quality and customer satisfaction for over 350 years. Their warehouse houses large quantities of high-quality fabrics that can be made available to you at short notice. Their fabrics guarantee the production of the finest creations for your target group. Discover the collection of fine fabrics seam by seam, be it linen that is suitable for everyday use and versatile or seductive, supple cashmere.

Germany – Hall 4 | C 13

“Fine fabrics seam by seam, be it linen that is suitable for everyday use and versatile or seductive, supple cashmere.”

SCHÜRMANN SCHRÖDER TUCHFABRIK

LEMAR

Once again Lemar will attend Munich Fabric Start In this edition, they are excited to showcase their renewed offering of fabrics totally “Made in Europe” and woven with environmentally friendly raw materials, addressing the growing demand for more responsible textiles. Since 1939, LEMAR has been a family-owned and operated weaving mill, producing a wide range of fabrics. Their expertise lies in men’s swimwear fabrics, but they also offer a variety of options for sportswear, casualwear, technical fabrics, bags, and luggage.

Sustainability is an integral part of LEMAR’s business that’s why among our range, you are able to find several value-added options offering advantages across all aspects of environmental responsibility. Their fabrics are woven with eco-certified yarns reflecting their dedication to high-quality, eco-conscious raw materials. Thanks to their pioneering identity, such options bring a dynamic and unique identity which will strengthen their mutual interest in building a better planet. There´s no MOQ in most of their stock fabric collection, which means a great flexibility and an open window to all brand sizes! Order what you sold instead of sell what you bought!

Portugal – Hall 4 | F 03

“Made in Europe and woven with environmentally friendly raw materials.”

LEMAR

MITWILL TEXTILES

Mitwill Textiles offers a vast collection of over 70,000 prints and 1,500 garment variations, with 100 new designs every month. Their designer community creates current patterns and garment shapes to anticipate market trends. With advanced digital tools, Mitwill facilitates collaboration and provides rapid prototyping services. Production takes place in a digital microfactory in France and through industrial partners in Europe. Mitwill supports sustainability through European research projects and low-impact printing technologies.

The processes in their in-house digital microfactory are optimised for sustainability. PURE printing on cotton and viscose is particularly resource-efficient and ideally suited for tops and lightweight decorative items. With new offerings for the virtual 3D visualisation of garments, Mitwill is improving the sampling and purchasing process for our customers – quickly and in a resource-saving way. They offer a ready-to-wear service on request.

France – A4 | 17

MITWILL TEXTILES

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BLUEZONE NEWS FOR AUTUMN.WINTER 25/26 - PART I

BLUEZONE NEWS

BERTO FW 2025 COLLECTION – A Blend of Innovation and Tradition

14. August 2024

At BLUEZONE, some 100 international Denim- and sportswear suppliers will present their most recent Denim novelties and innovations. Halls 6 + 7 will become the blue hotspot again. Parallel to MUNICH FABRIC START with THE SOURCE and KEYHOUSE, the Zenith area will become the hub of the international denim community with an all-round relevant event program.

With the leitmotif DENIMINED, we invite the industry to have a clear and unique vision in this world of constant change, to show its own DENIMINED… Together with all international industry leaders, let us define or reinterpret the different DENIMINED’s that can be created in the wide world of DENIMS!

The Italian denim mill Berto produces denim fabrics for well-known Italian and international brands. The company was founded in 1887 in Bovolenta (PD) and it is still run by the 4th generation of the Berto family. The production still takes place in the historic factories as valuable part of the Italian fashion value chain. Berto can be defined as a contemporary craftsman: technicality and manual skills combined with the knowledge acquired over time give life to innovative, high quality and sustainable products. Here are the novelties for the new collection that is presented at the upcoming BLUEZONE:

The BERTO FW 2025 Collection is a blend of innovation and tradition, presenting a diverse range of denim fabrics characterized by their unique textures, sustainable practices, and luxurious materials. The collection highlights several themes including:

“Berto can be defined as a contemporary craftsman in the Italian fashion value chain: technicality and manual skills combined with the knowledge acquired over time give life to innovative, high quality and sustainable products.”

Philosophy denim

Berto’s philosophy of the real heavyweight denim fabric takes life thanks to the creation of this group of fabrics, characterized by an authentic, marbled and salt and pepper image.

Denim Glam

Featuring Lurex yarns, flock techniques, and woven stripes for a sophisticated and sparkling appearance.

Yin & Yang

A balance of timeless designs and innovative fabrics, such as reactive indigo denim fabrics, reactive black and ecru and ready to dye proposals.

Timeless Heavyweight and Lightweight

Options ranging from heavy, authentic denim to lightweight, comfortable fabrics ideal for various apparel.

Recycled and Organic

Emphasizing sustainability, the collection includes denim made from recycled cotton and organic materials, showcasing a commitment to environmental responsibility.

Luxurious Blends

Incorporating cashmere, modal, and viscose blends to offer a soft, high-end touch suitable for elegant fashion pieces.

“Each piece in the collection is designed to offer both aesthetic appeal and functionality, catering to a wide range of fashion needs while promoting eco-friendly practices.”

Visit BERTO in H6 | C 04 and have a look at their latest collection.

BERTO

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The Source Collection's News at MUNICH FABRIC START

THE SOURCE – PRIME MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS
IN HALL 2 AT MUNICH FABRIC START

13. August 2024

More than 38 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 among others will be on site to present a business-relevant mix of services. Discover THE SOURCE in Hall 2.

KIKIS FASHION

At Kikis Fashion, the Autumn-Winter 25/26 collection aims to offer a range of pieces that are functional, practical and stylish. In their 4 mini collections anyone can find different combinations of fabrics and innovative patterns combined with a great range of ideas of applications and prints.

Considering the global influence they have managed to reduce the use of synthetic materials in their collection to avoid environmental pollution. Merged from an older synergy, Kikis Fashion Group is a modern version of clothing manufacturers that connects the world to, and through a global hub in Greece. Maintaining the great vision, passion and experience in the clothing industry, they remain loyal to their ethos and constantly evolve their know-how.

They manage every step of the fashion journey from concept visualisation to final product delivery, including trend forecasting, inspiration research and trend-led designs, fabric sourcing/development with an eye on yarn innovations, full CMT and logistics. They work with a range of qualities including Viscose, Modal, Cotton, Polyester, Linen, Meryl, Organic Cotton and Viscose, rip, Striped, Jacquards, Plisse, Chiffon and fabrics combined with Elastane.

In extend to that, they offer a great range of applications, prints and washings. Their modern logistics set-up ensures reliability in handling and worldwide shipment with guaranteed on-time deliveries. BSCI & Oeko-Tex certified, with factories regularly audited to comply with the highest health and safety, environmental and sustainability standards.

Greece – H2 | D 06

KIKIS FASHION

UNION 3 FASHION

Geometric and leopard jacquards, sustainable fibres and 3D textures capture the main direction of Union 3 Fashion upcoming Fall-Winter womenswear collection. The use of various plisse techniques and metallic details add an element of fluidity and feminine festivity in our styles. Neutral sand and grey mélange colours in soft yarn jersey pieces also offer an extra winter touch and complete our fashion story.

Union 3 Fashion is a leader in women’s fashion, designing and manufacturing fabrics and garments. They are one of the largest knitting houses and production units in Greece. Excellent customer service, competitive prices, best quality standards, quick production lead times and reliability are among their main objectives. Key to their success is their expertise in production and their continuous investments. The company is certified with BSCI Audit as well as GOTS and GRS for the complete supply chain.

The 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 also a crucial part of their collection. In addition, new digital textile printing, embroidery and plisse machines has given them the opportunity to respond to the increasing demands of these techniques.

Greece – H2 | D 02

“The collection of Union 3 Fashion focuses on creating elegant and sportive womenswear designs, using vibrant colours and a contemporary flow of mixed prints.”

UNION 3 FASHION

CHECK THE FULL EXHIBITOR LIST AT THE SOURCE HERE TO FIND YOUR MANUFACTURING PARTNER:

ALL EXHIBITORS AT A GLANCE

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by Chantal Graeff

New Fabric Collection by LICA

DESIGN STUDIOS NEWS

New Print Design Collection by LICA DESIGN STUDIO

12. August 2024

At the upcoming MUNICH FABRIC START, LICA DESIGN STUDIO will present their material innovations for the Autumn.Winter 25/26 season in the new Design Studios area in the rooms E 119 & F 111 on the first floor in S1 DS. 

LICA Design Studio invites you to take a closer look at the textile trends which are the inspiring base for the new print collection AW 25/26.

Already from far the scarlet red will strike you. With the colour red one might associate power, wealth and glamour. And it is indeed glamorous when Juliette Binoche walks down the red carpet in her vibrant red gown by Dior at the Festival de Cannes in 2024.

And when she then handed over the honorary Palme d’Or to Meryl Streep, she gave a remarkable, emotional speech in honor of Meryl Streep’s achievements. Moreover, Binoche’s words transfer a strong, empowering energy to women in general. With the various use of the colour red in the new print collection LICA likes to put emphasis on this feminine energy, because we believe this is what the world needs right now.

The red colour palette is most present in the trend Phantasmagoria: The colour fills extravagant floral motifs and abstract organic forms. Sharp contours blur. It is a dark theme that also contains colours like dark blue, anthracite and pink.

In Dream Memories, the colours fade as if a misty veil was thrown over the prints. But next to the nostalgic appearance this trend proposes an edgy twist. The mainly floral patterns seem to be fluid and support the idea of blurred, peaceful memories.

“LICA likes to put emphasis on this feminine energy, because we believe this is what the world needs right now.”

While Dream Memories is a return to former (good) times, New Spheres imagines a new future! The complex trend joins worldly and otherworldly elements, explores crystals and cosmic constellations, and deals with a magical technology on the one hand and a distinct sensitivity on the other hand. The prints are full of contrasts, as they also combine dark and light colours, mainly black and white with strong accents of a cold blue.

The Mother Earth theme has a warm expression. Organic, irregular structures come in earthy tones and fiery colours calmed down by green and blue hues. A strong orange possesses a similar energy like the scarlet red of the Phantasmagoria trend. In the face of today’s world it seems inevitable to remember to worship the planet we live on and the nature we live from. In this trend we consciously assemble and mend earth fragments, imitate explosive patterns and revitalize soothing textures.

“A strong orange possesses a similar energy like the scarlet red of the Phantasmagoria trend.”

As the final act we like to present to you the Circus Act, since this theatrical trend is full of joy and lightness which we all might look for. The stories, that are told by the prints, transfer you to another world. They bring all kinds of animals in the most vibrant colours onto the stage and let acrobats swing through the air. We get lost in cheerful geometric patterns in orange, pink or blue colours.

Visit LICA in S1 DS | E 02 and find the highlights for the upcoming season.

LICA DESIGN STUDIO

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by Chantal Graeff