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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

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

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

Yarn Expo Autumn 2019 will be held concurrently with the 25th Autumn Edition of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, as well as CHIC and PH Value. © Messe Frankfurt

04/09/2019 – Regenerated and recycled products

Regenerated and recycled products

Yarn Expo Autumn, Shanghai

Yarn Expo Autumn 2019 will feature a wide array of different yarn and fibre materials, including regenerated and recycled yarn. By Editorial staff

Transparencies – striking and colourful © Gunold

02/09/2019 – Autumn/Winter 2020/2021

Autumn/Winter 2020/2021

Gunold: Another season of contrasts is about to come

Transparency will remain a strong topic; besides clear materials, milky and semi-transparent foils are becoming more important. By Editorial staff

Mimaki: TS55-1800 sublimation printer © Geitel

28/08/2019 – FESPA 2019 – Munich

FESPA 2019 – Munich

New textile solutions in digital printing

At this year’s FESPA in Munich, the display of textile solutions was somewhat limited. By Editorial staff