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On its way to becoming the world leader, China has already seen its middle class balloon to more than 100 million people with high consumer expectations. © Oertel

07/11/2019 – More chic for China, but make it sustainable

More chic for China, but make it sustainable

25th Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

The fair sent out a clear message to Germany and Europe: Get ready for China’s insatiable demand for sustainable, high-quality fabrics, apparel and fashion. By Hans-Werner Oertel

The ranges for sustainable sourcing, especially noticeable this year at Texworld Paris, represented a selection, which is growing in size, of almost 80 suppliers, who offered fabrics with GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard), Organic Exchange, Bluesign, SA8000 or WRAP certifications. © Messe Frankfurt France

06/11/2019 – Small orders no longer taboo

Small orders no longer taboo

Texworld Paris

“Some exhibitors adapted to the needs of customers wanting to order smaller volumes and were rewarded with increased sales,” says Michael Scherpe, CEO ... By Editorial staff

Even though it is invisible, air is our omnipresent life elixir. © Messe Frankfurt

30/10/2019 – A fresh breeze is blowing in Berlin

A fresh breeze is blowing in Berlin

Neonyt announces “Air” as its overarching theme for 2020

From 14 to 16 January 2020, the upcoming edition of Neonyt will be taking a closer look at the fashion industry’s carbon footprint. By Editorial staff

28/10/2019 – Heimtextil

Heimtextil

Heimtextil expands area for printers and processing machines

The Heimtextil will present an extended range of machines for the textile industry and expand the product segment Textile Technologies. By Editorial staff

Detlef Braun, Member of the Management Board at Messe Frankfurt: “Fifty editions across five decades are a rare achievement.” © Messe Frankfurt

01/10/2019 – Half a century as a world-leading fair

Half a century as a world-leading fair

Heimtextil 2020 turns 50!

From 7 to 10 January 2020, the trade fair will bring together the international home textiles sector in Frankfurt am Main for the 50th time. By Editorial staff

Media award for textile network! On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, the trade fair honours our continuous and long-standing editorial support. © Oertel

26/09/2019 – textile network receives award

textile network receives award

Intertextile Shanghai pays tribute to textile network

On the occasion of this year‘s 25th anniversary of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, textile network received a media award from the trade fair. ... 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

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