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The Loop remains available all-year-round as a platform for the exchange of information. © Performance Days

14/12/2021 – Digital Fair

Digital Fair

Successful Performance Days thanks to sourcing platform and live-streams

Not quite as expected, yet still successful. The team of Performance Days, which was held on December 1–2, 2021, draws an entirely positive balance. By Sibylle Michel

“The lesson is to see the ‘journey to Industry 4.0’ in the context of the evolution of this apparel industry system and to understand the method of invention behind it.” – David Gerber © Gerber

08/12/2021 – Clothing as an “environmental chamber”

Clothing as an “environmental chamber”

Looking back ahead: In dialog with David J. Gerber

textile network succeeded in winning David J. Gerber, the son of the inventor and remarkable entrepreneur Joe Gerber, for an extended dialog – part 1. By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

Faruque Hassan, President of the BGMEA, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, announcing the dates and the location for the IAF’s 37th World Fashion Convention 2022, which will be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. © Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

01/12/2021 – 36th IAF Convention

36th IAF Convention

Transition of the global fashion system

Our correspondent Yvonne-Heinen Foudeh was onsite at the IAF Convention and Euratex Convention, Nov. 7-9, 2021, in Antwerp, Belgium. By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

The fair will go ahead in strict compliance with the current official hygiene regulations and in close cooperation with the Messe München authorities. © Performance Days

16/11/2021 – Get-together in Munich

Get-together in Munich

Performance Days 2021 as a hybrid event

In compliance with the 2G-criteria, the industry will meet again at the trade fair center in Munich, 1–2 December 2021. Participating digitally is possible. By Sibylle Michel

On the 1st place of the most popular women’s fashion items: The Prada Raffia tote bag © Lyst

10/11/2021 – Fashion’s hottest brands and products

Fashion’s hottest brands and products

The Lyst Index for the 3th quarter 2021

Global fashion shopping platform Lyst released the latest instalment of The Lyst Index report on fashion’s hottest brands and products. By Sibylle Michel

Abb. 1: Während der Röstung des Rohkaffees löst sich die schützende Silberhaut von der Bohne, wird von dieser separiert und bleibt als vollständig getrockneter Abfallstoff zurück. Die gemahlenen Silberhautpartikel werden dann als Füllstoff für PVC-Formulierungen verwendet. © Volkswagen AG

08/11/2021 – In eigener Sache

In eigener Sache

Rückblick unserer Branche – KW 44/2021

Hier stellen wir die Top-Artikel aus der vergangenen Woche vor. Der meistgelesene Beitrag kommt aus der Rubrik „Technische Textilien“. By Editorial staff

Klassische Checks stehen neben Unis in kräftigen bis pastelligen Farben. © Munich Fabric Start

02/11/2021 – DMI: Trends Stoffe Herbst/Winter 2022/2023

DMI: Trends Stoffe Herbst/Winter 2022/2023

Im Einklang mit der Natur

Indoor goes Outdoor, Eleganz meets Activewear – wir sind auch modisch zu hybriden Wesen geworden, so Gerd Müller-Thomkins, Geschäftsführer des DMI. By Ilona Schulz