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Sebastian Koinder, Managing Director Munich Fabric Start: "To this day we believed that by joining forces we would be able to repeat our success from September. Especially thanks to the numerous exhibitor registrations and the great trust and support from the industry. Unfortunately, the situation is different in the current winter months and has made planning an event impossible." © Munich Fabric Start

13/01/2021 – Munich Fabric Start cancels Fabric Days

Munich Fabric Start cancels Fabric Days

Corona: Fabric Days no longer justifiable

Continued lockdown, high infection rates, and travel restrictions make it impossible to hold Fabric Days Spring/Summer 22. By Editorial staff

The program for the digital "Neonyt on Air" 2021 is set. From January 18 to 22, 2021, the digital community format "Neonyt on Air" will enter its second round. © Messe Frankfurt

12/01/2021 – Fashion and sustainability amid the pandemic

Fashion and sustainability amid the pandemic

“Neonyt on Air” 2021

The Neonyt community has a common goal for the entire industry: more sustainability and transparency. Discussions on these topics online from January ... By Editorial staff

New digital formats will cover the topics of the international floor coverings industry in May 2021. © Deutsche Messe

11/01/2021 – Leading trade show for carpets and floor coverings

Leading trade show for carpets and floor coverings

Domotex 2021 becomes Digital Day

Domotex will not take place as a hybrid trade show. An alternative business platform is planned in form of the Domotex Digital Day on May 20, 2021. ... By Editorial staff

05/01/2021 – Shanghai

Shanghai

Messe Frankfurt: Intertextile Apparel will be held in March 2021

Market recovery and hybrid exhibition support the return of Intertextile Apparel next March 2021. By Editorial staff

The union of an enduring Ultimate Gray with the vibrant yellow Illuminating expresses a message of positivity supported by fortitude. © Pantone_screenshot

11/12/2020 – Yellow is the new hope

Yellow is the new hope

Pantone Color of the Year 2021

The union of Pantone 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and Pantone 13-0647 Illuminating is one of strength and positivity. By Editorial staff

Fespa has postponed its 2021 Global Print Expo and the co-located European Sign Expo from March until October 202. Seven-month delay reflects uncertainty over European cross-border travel. © Fespa

09/12/2020 – Covid-19

Covid-19

Fespa postpones 2021 Global Print Expo again

The Fespa events will take place from 12–15 October 2021 in the same halls of the RAI, enabling Fespa to transition the current floor plan to the later ... By Editorial staff

Visitors filled the International Halls of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from 23 – 25 September. Messe Frankfurt talked to some of the exhibitors about the changes caused by the pandemic and what trends and demands they observed at Intertextile. © Messe Frankfurt

04/12/2020 – Opportunities in a time of crisis

Opportunities in a time of crisis

Intertextile: Pandemic leads to changes

Despite overseas exhibitors and visitors being affected by travel restrictions, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics welcomed nearly 3,400 exhibitors ... By Editorial staff