Fashion

For people with skin types 1 to 3, just 20 to 30 minutes of solar radiation on limited parts of the body are already sufficient, depending on the season/climate. © Testex

26/09/2019 – The skin never forgets

The skin never forgets

Effective UV protection

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancer diagnoses around the world: textiles with “UV Standard 801” offer effective UV protection. By Editorial staff

Suits! Fair impressions from Shanghai © Oertel

25/09/2019 – The trade fair world centre for textiles

The trade fair world centre for textiles

Greetings from Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

Several important international textile trade fairs are currently taking place on the Huangpu River. Our author Hans-Werner Oertel takes a look around. By Editorial staff

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

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

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

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

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