Fashion

From the left: Chen Si Hellmann, Jens Wollesen, Dr Claudia Schilling and Christoph Holtkemper bid the first train from Chongqing welcome in Bremen. © Hellmann Worldwide Logistics

15/02/2022 – Transportation

Transportation

Hellmann expands silk road

As of mid-January 2022 Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has been operating a weekly train on the new silk road between Chongqing and Bremen. By Sibylle Michel

Environmental sustainability remains important in fabrics for the autumn/winter 2022/23 season. © malp/stock.adobe.com

14/02/2022 – Sustainable fibres

Sustainable fibres

Plant-based materials on rise

Fabrics made from plant-based materials are set to boom in collections for the autumn/winter 2022/23 season, according to “Survey of the European fabric ... By Editorial staff

A total of 3,600 companies visited the 34th edition of the Trade Show of Italian Textiles and Accessories. © Milano Unica

08/02/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Increased number of visitors at Milano Unica

Compared to the past edition 2,850 (+10%) Italien companies and 750 (+35%) foreign companies visited the 34th edition of Milano Unica at Fiera Milano. By Editorial staff

‘Conntected‘ – A beautiful, interwoven web of community and nature, enhanced through technology. © Messe Frankfurt

07/02/2022 – Trend Forum

Trend Forum

Intertextile Directions trends for Spring / Summer 2023

‘Conntected‘ is the seasonal theme for apparel fabrics trends for Spring / Summer 2023. By Editorial staff

The customer shopping experience is the most important factor in consumer marketing strategy for 91.2% of professionals. © stokkete/stock.adobe.com

07/02/2022 – Retail

Retail

Retail trends that will prevail in 2022

Tiendeo, a company specialising in the digitization of the retail sector, has identified 5 key trends that will revolutionise retail in 2022. By Editorial staff

During three days, several hundred fabrics and clothing exhibitors will represent the major international sourcing countries. © Messe Frankfurt France

04/02/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Texworld Evolution Paris returns next week

After a two-year absence in its usual form, the crossroads for the fashion industry is back in Paris from 7 to 9 February at the Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition ... By Editorial staff

With a focus to “lead and inspire towards a sustainable future”, Bergans of Norway is a brand driven by environmental responsibility. © Bergans of Norway

02/02/2022 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Bergans of Norway: Reuse of children’s snowsuits

Scandinavian outdoor brand, Bergans of Norway, set to implement a QR Code-based app, developed by Trimco Group, to manage the return and rental program ... By Editorial staff