Fashion

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Global demand for African textiles and clothing has been growing for years. African patterns are now recognised to be truly fashionable and iconic. © Jeanette Dietl/stock.adobe.com

 
25/09/2019 – Textiles and clothing industry

Textiles and clothing industry

Situation report: Africa

Demographic changes, increasing urbanisation, shifts in economic power and global developments are promoting the growth of the African economy. By  Editorial staff
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The Bluezone was the strongest show yet, © Christian Müller

 
18/09/2019 – Over 2,000 collections presented

Over 2,000 collections presented

Munich Fabric Start: Bigger with quality visitors

Extended to eight halls, more than 1,000 international exhibitors presented over 2,000 collections in Munich from 3 to 5 September 2019. By  Editorial staff
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The last Expo 4.0 in 2018 drew around 14,000 trade visitors to Stuttgart from 41 countries. © Messe Stuttgart

 
17/09/2019 – Stage for visual and haptic communication

Stage for visual and haptic communication

TV TecStyle Visions

Opening its doors in Stuttgart from 30 January to 1 February 2020, TV TecStyle Visions is being staged once again under the umbrella of EXPO 4.0. By  Editorial staff
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Large domestic audiences attended sustainability seminars at the 2019 Spring Edition. © Messe Frankfurt (HK)

 
17/09/2019 – Fashionsustain’s first ever conference in Shanghai

Fashionsustain’s first ever conference in Shanghai

Sustainability at the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

Fashion is witnessing an essential shift, as more global brands and groups commit to ambitious environmental targets. By  Editorial staff
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Stephanie London talking to textile network © Gerber Technology

 
16/09/2019 – International designer scene

International designer scene

Stephanie London: “Best Of Both Worlds”

textile network asked Stephanie about her recipe for success and wanted to know how far the invasive digital revolution has affected her as a designer. By  Editorial staff
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On 13 and 14 November 2019, the Performance Days trade fair in Munich will present sustainable, functional materials. © Performance Days

 
12/09/2019 – Focus on sustainability

Focus on sustainability

Performance Days

Performance Days, a fair created especially for functional fabrics for sports and work clothing, continues to focus on sustainability. By  Editorial staff
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The 8th “mtex+” is being held as the “Fair & Convention for Hightech Textiles” in the new Carlowitz Congresscenter at the heart of Chemnitz (Germany) for the first time on 9–10 June 2020. Photo: mtex+ 2018 © mtex+/ Kristin Schmidt

 
10/09/2019 – New location, sharpe profile

New location, sharpe profile

mtex+ 2020

8th edition to be held as the “Fair & Convention for Hightech Textiles” at the Carlowitz Congresscenter Chemnitz for the first time on 9–10 June 2020. By  Editorial staff