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Metalbottoni strengthens its partnerships with northern Europe thanks to its green range. (c) Metalbottoni SPA
23.10.2018

Metalbottoni strengthens its partnerships with northern Europe thanks to its green range.

  • At Kingpins Show Amsterdam (24-25 October) the new “Committed Accessories” dedicated to denim take centre stage.

For the appointment with the exhibition dedicated to denim Metalbottoni focuses on its new range of increasingly green accessories which have captured the attention of the northern European brands most attentive to sustainability in the world of jeans and elsewhere. A range of proposals which, in recent months, has progressed remarkably, following the rules established by the corporate responsibility protocol called NO IMPACT.

This is a responsible approach underlined by the promise “Committed Accessories”, but also a strategic choice with a view to approaching those markets which so far have appeared to be most keen on the subject, for example northern Europe, Benelux and the United States, California in particular. This means that Metalbottoni is acting with increasing assertiveness on those scenarios where it has been present for a long time, in order to increase the segments depth, intercepting new ones, thanks to its wide-ranging eco-compatible proposal.

  • At Kingpins Show Amsterdam (24-25 October) the new “Committed Accessories” dedicated to denim take centre stage.

For the appointment with the exhibition dedicated to denim Metalbottoni focuses on its new range of increasingly green accessories which have captured the attention of the northern European brands most attentive to sustainability in the world of jeans and elsewhere. A range of proposals which, in recent months, has progressed remarkably, following the rules established by the corporate responsibility protocol called NO IMPACT.

This is a responsible approach underlined by the promise “Committed Accessories”, but also a strategic choice with a view to approaching those markets which so far have appeared to be most keen on the subject, for example northern Europe, Benelux and the United States, California in particular. This means that Metalbottoni is acting with increasing assertiveness on those scenarios where it has been present for a long time, in order to increase the segments depth, intercepting new ones, thanks to its wide-ranging eco-compatible proposal.

NO IMPACT: “Committed Accessories” expanded

It is the constant search for sustainable innovation that reveals the extent of the progress made over the past few months by Metalbottoni. For the Kingpins Show exhibition, there are many novelties in store from the company, extending its range in terms of sustainability. Firstly, there is the new MONSTER line eco-processing, special for pure denim, which – apart from metal – includes new material solutions developed through high-profile collaborations.

Also the LEATHER ACCESSORIES line is extending its range of sustainable materials. The line of tags and rear waistband labels is enhanced through interpretations based on two new eco-friendly materials: recycled jacron and cork. For denim designed to be 100% green, also in accessories. Sustainable proposals are increasingly integrated throughout the Metalbottoni range, for example the new glossy and satin finishing developed for the line LABORA on exclusive metal accessories.

Partnerships with brands from northern Europe: Bik Bok and Kings of Indigo

One of the most important collaboration in sustainable fashion is the one with the Norwegian brand Bik Bok. The brand that was founded in 1973 dedicated to young women, today offer accessible trend driven fashion through a network of over 200 single-brand stores in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Austria. The brand has since 2017 chosen to use only BCI (Better Cotton Initiative) certified cotton for their in house premium denim brand Never Denim. For Never Denim Metalbottoni has realized a series of jeans buttons and personalized rivets, all entirely produced according to the NO IMPACT protocol; which means recycled raw materials, no use of chemical agents, through processing and machinery that minimize the use of water and electricity, resulting 100% from photovoltaic panels. All these features are part of a capsule developed for the new AW 2018 collection for Never Denim entirely made with Fair Trade certified cotton. Thanks to this project, the No Impact becomes an integral part of a collection that is aimed at a very large, young and aware public.

Another important brand which has chosen the new NO IMPACT metal accessories is Kings Of Indigo, the Dutch denim mill which is presenting top-quality jeans, inspired by traditional American style, combined with Japanese attention to detail, which today has as many 250 authorised dealers in 12 countries, with a very strong focus on northern Europe.

More and more sportswear for the new Monster SS 2020 collection

The great Metalbottoni classic dedicated to denim confirms the trend of strongly merging with the world of sportswear. The MONSTER line introduces the style developments of the SS 2020 season, with the range being more and more influenced by technical and sports interpretations, alongside sustainable production processes based on the NO IMPACT protocol. The new MONSTER proposals include items made of non-metal material, using sustainable processes, of natural origin and 100% biodegradable; these accessories are similar in appearance to traditional polyester, interpreted in a responsible way, developed through a series of special and unique effects. Also the button, rivet and small plate range has been restyled, having always been the core of the MONSTER line. Today the number of solutions available increases  hanks to new vintage finishing, developed on metal accessories, which are also totally green. “The denim world is moving in a clear direction: that of sustainability.” says Maria Teresa Ricciardo, Creative Director at Metalbottoni, “This is true in particular for some markets, which are strategic for us, and where we are proving increasingly successful, thanks to constant product and process research from a green  perspective, which Metalbottoni today is able to offer within the framework of the NO IMPACT pathway which we have been pursuing for a long time”.

Metalbottoni strengthens its partnerships with northern Europe thanks to its green range. (c) Metalbottoni SPA Metalbottoni strengthens its partnerships with northern Europe thanks to its green range. (c) Metalbottoni SPA Metalbottoni strengthens its partnerships with northern Europe thanks to its green range. (c) Metalbottoni SPA
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19.10.2018

ROICA™ Partners Showcase ROICA Eco-Smart™ family at MarediModa, the Trade Fair dedicated to Beachwear Fabrics and Accessories

November 6th through 8th at MarediModa, gain insight into ROICA™ premium partners as they showcase their latest collections. A wide-range of offerings that include innovations using ROICA™ Eco-Smart™ family, the responsible choice. The premium stretch fiber, produced by Asahi Kasei, innovations that meet contemporary business needs and consumer desires for garments in the modern wardrobe; fashion, athleisure, sportswear, intimates and swimwear.

November 6th through 8th at MarediModa, gain insight into ROICA™ premium partners as they showcase their latest collections. A wide-range of offerings that include innovations using ROICA™ Eco-Smart™ family, the responsible choice. The premium stretch fiber, produced by Asahi Kasei, innovations that meet contemporary business needs and consumer desires for garments in the modern wardrobe; fashion, athleisure, sportswear, intimates and swimwear.

Asahi Kasei, recognized for responsible smart innovations offers the ROICA Eco Smart™ family, the range of the world's first responsibly made premium stretch fibers which includes ROICA™ smart yarns that offer sustainable solutions with impressive certifications: Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified by Textile Exchange - ROICA™ EF constructed with more than 50% pre-consumer recycled content. Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Gold Level for Material Health product and ingredients - ROICA™ V550 yarn evaluated throughout the supply chain for lower impacts on human and environmental health. Striving toward eliminating all toxic and unidentified chemicals for a safe continuous cycle. Hohenstein Environment Compatibility Certificate - ROICA™ proudly breaks down without releasing harmful substances.

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C.L.A.S.S. Proudly Supports Textile Exchange’s Sustainability Conference in Milan (c) GB Network Marketing & Communication
16.10.2018

C.L.A.S.S. Proudly Supports Textile Exchange’s Sustainability Conference

  • Textile Exchange’s Sustainability Conference - Milan, October 22-24, 2018
  • The theme of the 2018 conference is United by Action: Accelerating Sustainability in Textiles and Fashion.

The conference offers an opportunity to connect with industry pioneers and learn about cutting edge solutions and innovations in textile and apparel sustainability. As a result, C.L.A.S.S., headquartered in Milan, the global resource for smart material innovation, education, marketing and communication, will be on hand to support this year’s theme.

Many of the materials the C.L.A.S.S. team will showcase speak to circular economy such as Re.VerSo™, Bemberg™ and ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei, Iluna Group and TINTEX Textiles and many others that use technological breakthroughs to offer fashion materials that provide significant reductions in water during the manufacturing process, an important step toward responsible future fashion systems.

  • Textile Exchange’s Sustainability Conference - Milan, October 22-24, 2018
  • The theme of the 2018 conference is United by Action: Accelerating Sustainability in Textiles and Fashion.

The conference offers an opportunity to connect with industry pioneers and learn about cutting edge solutions and innovations in textile and apparel sustainability. As a result, C.L.A.S.S., headquartered in Milan, the global resource for smart material innovation, education, marketing and communication, will be on hand to support this year’s theme.

Many of the materials the C.L.A.S.S. team will showcase speak to circular economy such as Re.VerSo™, Bemberg™ and ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei, Iluna Group and TINTEX Textiles and many others that use technological breakthroughs to offer fashion materials that provide significant reductions in water during the manufacturing process, an important step toward responsible future fashion systems.

During Textile Exchange’s Sustainability Conference, Giusy Bettoni, C.L.A.S.S. CEO and Founder and her team will have a dedicated space to engage attendees in an open discussion regarding the importance of fashion business strategies. The experience in the space, that will reflect an New York event created for C.L.A.S.S. by Ginger Design, will start with the vision of a film by Cristina Picchi that represents harmony between the various phases of the textile process and the cycles of natural elements. Visitors will walk through a three-dimensional installation designed by Cécile Feilchenfeldt to inspire creativity and explore the limitless possibilities using innovative smart materials.

“We are always proud to have a presence at international events including this year’s Textile Exchange’s Sustainability Conference. It is a great way for us to share our expertise regarding responsible innovation and new business model strategies. As C.L.A.S.S. is headquartered in Milan, we are proud that they selected our city for this year’s conference. Being held in Milan provides a chance for us to support Textile Exchange regarding smart material innovation, many of them produced in Italy.” said Bettoni.

Just off their return from Première Vision in Paris, Bettoni who is also the Sustainability Consultant for Smart Creation, recognizes the importance for her company to have a strong international presence to spread C.L.A.S.S.’ message to a global audience regarding responsible creation. 

As C.L.A.S.S. enters their second decade of business, they have expanded their business activities to include e-commerce that provides an opportunity for fashion start-up to purchase up to a maximum of 50, an initiative launched to support fashion start-ups. And a new division, C.L.A.S.S. Education, an initiative Bettoni co-founded with James Mendolia, also a Professor, Fashion Institute of Technology. Mendolia has been visiting universities to speak to fashion design, business, textiles and production students in Europe, Asia and North America to encourage attendees to infuse a new way of design thinking and move from a linear to a circular business model.   

C.L.A.S.S. Proudly Supports Textile Exchange’s Sustainability Conference in Milan
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Maroc in Mode - Maroc Sourcing (c) Maroc in Mode - Maroc Sourcing
24.09.2018

Maroc in Mode - Maroc Sourcing: 11. bis 12. Oktober 2018, Marrakech

  • Marokkos Textilindustrie auf dem Vormarsch: Sourcing-Allrounder im Mittelmeerraum
  • Marokkos Wettbewerbsvorteile: konzertierte Strategien zur Positionierung Marokkos als wichtigsten Hub im Mittelmeerraum
  • Marokkos Kompetenz: Fast Fashion
  • Maroc in Mode - Maroc Sourcing vom 11. bis 12. Oktober 2018: Marokkos Nachhaltigkeitskonzepte: das Circular Textile Cluster und Moroccan Denim Cluster


Marokkos Textilindustrie auf dem Vormarsch: Sourcing-Allrounder im Mittelmeerraum

  • Marokkos Textilindustrie auf dem Vormarsch: Sourcing-Allrounder im Mittelmeerraum
  • Marokkos Wettbewerbsvorteile: konzertierte Strategien zur Positionierung Marokkos als wichtigsten Hub im Mittelmeerraum
  • Marokkos Kompetenz: Fast Fashion
  • Maroc in Mode - Maroc Sourcing vom 11. bis 12. Oktober 2018: Marokkos Nachhaltigkeitskonzepte: das Circular Textile Cluster und Moroccan Denim Cluster


Marokkos Textilindustrie auf dem Vormarsch: Sourcing-Allrounder im Mittelmeerraum

Marokko ist das wirtschaftliche Ausnahmeland der Euromed-Region. Stabile makroökonomische Faktoren, ein günstiges Investitionsklima und hohe staatliche Investitionen machen Marokko zu dem interessantesten und innovativsten Produktions- und Sourcing-Standort für den Mittelmeerraum und Nordafrika.
Marokko liegt auf Platz 8 der textilexportierenden Länder in die EU (+5% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr), weist ein Wirtschaftswachstum von 4,1% und einen Exportanstieg von 9,4% in 2017 auf. Für das BIP wird ein weiterer Anstieg um 3,1% erwartet. Wichtigster Handelspartner ist mit 70% der Exporte die EU. Bekleidung und Textilien sind Marokkos Exportchampions: sie machen 24% der gesamten Exporte Marokkos aus (3 Mrd. EUR in 2016).

Die Textilindustrie bedient von großen vertikalen Anbietern bis hin zu exklusiven Kollektionen die gesamte Bandbreite der Nachfrage. Die marokkanischen Produzenten gelten als Fast Fashion-Champions.

Marokkos Wettbewerbsvorteile

  • Stabiles Wirtschaftswachstum von durchschnittlich 4%
  • Geringe Inflationsrate von ca. 1,6%
  • Durchschnittliches Wachstum der ausländischen Direktinvestitionen von 15% in den letzten Jahren, in 2017 waren es 2,66 Mrd. US$
  • Vorteilhafte geostrategische Lage an der Kreuzung von drei Kontinenten
  • Zollfreiheit für Exporte in die EU
  • Internationales Drehkreuz Tanger Med: Marokko verfügt über den führenden Containerhafen Afrikas, dem zentralen Logistik-Knotenpunkt zwischen Europa, Nordafrika und dem Mittelmeerraum.
  • Es wird enorm in die Ausbildung von Arbeitnehmern investiert, hierzu gibt es detaillierte jährliche Trainingspläne, aufgeschlüsselt nach Profil und Region.
  • Zielsetzung der Textilindustrie:
    - Schaffung von 100.000 neuen Arbeitsplätzen,
    - Steigerung des Exportvolumens um 500 Mio € auf 4 Milliarden € und des Umsatz auf 8 Milliarden €,
    - Etablierung 77 sogenannter "Lokomotiven" als Zugpferde für die Unternehmen, die sie mit ihrer Infrastruktur unterstützen
    - Identifizierung von sechs Ecosystemen, darunter Fast Fashion, Denim, Knit, technische Textilien, Strick

Marokkos Kompetenz: Fast Fashion
Ein schlagender Vorteil der marokkanischen Produktion ist die Nähe zu Europa und die langjährige Erfahrung in der Produktion für die weltweit größten Fashion Brands und Händler:
Die marokkanischen Produzenten können schnell auf neue Trends reagieren, sie umsetzen und liefern. Die digitalen Entwicklungen und Industrie 4.0 zeigen, wie wichtig das Sourcing in Marokko zur Optimierung der Wertschöpfungskette mit seiner Kompetenz in der Fast Fashion-Produktion ist. Überproduktionen werden kalkulierbarer und Trend-Spitzen können schnell nachproduziert werden.
Fast Fashion bleibt eine strategische Herausforderung für Händler und Marken, um die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit zu erhöhen. Marokkanische Produktion bietet hierfür die Lösungen an.

Sustainability: Marokkos Initiativen und Investitionen
Das Thema Nachhaltigkeit steht ganz oben auf der Agenda in Marokko. Bis 2030 sollen 52% des landesweiten Energiebedarfs durch erneuerbare Energien gedeckt werden. Mehrere von der GIZ unterstützte Berufsbildungszentren für erneuerbare Energien und Energieeffizienz werden aktuell im Land aufgebaut. Das erste von drei geplanten Zentren in Oujda im Nordosten Marokkos ist das größte Berufsbildungszentrum in ganz Afrika.

Auf der kommenden Maroc in Mode - Maroc Sourcing vom 11. bis 12. Oktober 2018 präsentieren sich rund 200 Austeller auf dem Gelände der Rennstrecke Moulay Hassan in Marrakech in den Segmenten Fast Fashion, Denim, Strick, Tailoring, Lingerie, Arbeitskleidung, Lederwaren, Schuhe und Accessoires.

Auf der diesjährigen Veranstaltung wird u.a. das Circular Textile Cluster vorgestellt. Ein Projekt zur Entwicklung nachhaltiger Produktion, in das in Marokko hohe Summen investiert werden. Die Firmen Hallotex aus Tanger, Textil Santanderina und Vich Industrial aus Barcelona und die österreichische Lenzing-Gruppe sind in das Projekt involviert. Geplant sind u.a. die Errichtung einer Spinnerei, die recycelte Fasern verarbeitet und eine Recycling-Anlage in Tanger, die über eine Million Kilogramm textilen Abfall pro Jahr wiederverwerten soll. Die gesamte Produktionskette entlang wird nachhaltig gearbeitet, bis zur Wiederverwertung der textilen Abfälle. Hiermit geht Marokko bahnbrechende Wege und leistet Pionierarbeit in Sachen Nachhaltigkeit.

Das Moroccan Denim Cluster, ebenfalls vertreten auf der Maroc in Mode - Maroc Sourcing, setzt gemeinsam mit seinen Partnern ein Unterstützungsprogramm für DENIM-Unternehmen um, das ihnen die notwendigen Veränderungen ermöglicht, damit die marokkanische Denim-Industrie als "nachhaltige Industrie" anerkannt wird und um eine nachhaltige Wirtschaft für zukünftige Generationen zu gewährleisten. Dreißig Aussteller der Messe sind Mitglieder des MDC, das sich aktuell international in Paris auf den Messen präsentiert.

Als internationaler Aussteller auf der Maroc in Mode - Maroc Sourcing ist erstmalig Kilim Denim aus Istanbul vertreten, eine Firma, die hohe Investitionen in nachhaltige Denimproduktion tätigt und unter anderem die RAW FOR THE OCEANS Kollektion in Zusammenarbeit mit G-Star entwickelt hat, für die für eine neue Denim- und Bekleidungsgeneration recycelte Plastikabfälle aus dem Meer innovativ verwendet werden.

Messestandort Marrakech - It City und Inspirationsquelle
Die Fashion-Szene ist begeistert von Marrakech. Frankreichs Wunderkind Jacquemus, mit Prinzessin Lalla Salma als Marokkos Testimonial, lässt sich von Marrakechs Souks inspirieren und bringt mit seiner Herbstkollektion 2018 Marokko auf den Laufsteg. Internationale Influencer wie Camille Charrière verzaubern ihre Instagram-Follower mit Looks präsentiert in den verträumten Straßen Marrakechs. Die "Ockerstadt" besticht mit ihrem Charme, ein atemberaubender Mix aus beeindruckender historischer Architektur und authentischer Schönheit.

 

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METALBOTTONI presents the new collection VÀNITA (c) METALBOTTONI
19.09.2018

METALBOTTONI presents the new collection VÀNITA

  • Italian expertise, research and green innovation.
  • METALBOTTONI ups the stakes with one-of-a-kind interpretations, to enhance its market presence.

At Première Vision Accessories (Paris, 19-21 September) the company presents the new collection VÀNITA, a mix of leatherwear and sportswear, based on Made in Italy craft, with an increasingly wide and coordinated range.

Based on product experience, combining new trends in accessories. The METALBOTTONI strategy is enriched with product novelties which aim at exploring new existing market segments. A strategy which increasingly leads great artisan production skills to meet constant research and expansion of the range, with the world of sportswear becoming more and more pivotal; without forgetting the important sustainable innovations of the NO IMPACT protocol.

No Impact becomes “Committed Accessories”

  • Italian expertise, research and green innovation.
  • METALBOTTONI ups the stakes with one-of-a-kind interpretations, to enhance its market presence.

At Première Vision Accessories (Paris, 19-21 September) the company presents the new collection VÀNITA, a mix of leatherwear and sportswear, based on Made in Italy craft, with an increasingly wide and coordinated range.

Based on product experience, combining new trends in accessories. The METALBOTTONI strategy is enriched with product novelties which aim at exploring new existing market segments. A strategy which increasingly leads great artisan production skills to meet constant research and expansion of the range, with the world of sportswear becoming more and more pivotal; without forgetting the important sustainable innovations of the NO IMPACT protocol.

No Impact becomes “Committed Accessories”

The guideline for restyling the METALBOTTONI range over the past two years has been the recent implementation of the NO IMPACT corporate sustainability protocol, which has just acquired a new “dress”, associated with the following pay-off: “Committed Accessories”. It is a way of underscoring the constant green development of the company over the past few years, in terms of process and product: use of recycled raw materials, development of finishing without chemicals, implementation of processes which today have allowed to reduce electricity and water consumption to almost zero.

Moreover the range of NO IMPACT proposals for this season has expanded to include not only new metal finishing but also leather label completely made from processing scrap, thus establishing Metalbottoni as “partner for branding elements” also in terms of sustainability. Pure Made in Italy and constant expansion of collections towards sportswear The great skill in metal processing, which for sixty years now has characterised the top-of-the-range quality of METALBOTTONI products, is now combined with constant research work conducted by our in-house Style Office, resulting in new collections which are more and more in line with the trends emerging from major trade fairs. Maintaining a presence on strong markets (central Europe, Northern Europe and United States), increasing the depth of segments and intercepting new ones. This is the main goal also chosen for the Première Vision Accessories Exhibition where, alongside the autumn-winter 2019/2020 collections, there will be a preview of VÀNITA, the new collection dedicated to leatherwear and more.

METALBOTTONI is proving to be one of the most dynamic companies in the accessory industry.

Over the past two years, in fact, it has introduced numerous product and process innovations, aiming at increasing its range especially as regards sportswear accessories. This trend was driven by a substantial increase in demand by read-to-wear and luxury brands in the past two seasons, and today it means new proposals which account for 35% of the range for METALBOTTONI. New collections have been presented in the past two seasons expressly dedicated to the sportswear world, namely GRAVITA, the first line designed by the company for pressure buttons, and MÀRYA, the new beachwear collection. Also the line called LABORA, the classic collection of accessories for fashion and ready-to-wear has been constantly enhanced with proposals combining style and technical performance. This mix of fashion and sport elements is increasingly evident in the company’s product range, for example in the combination of different materials, using metal with nylon or other resins to create new and unique accessories.

Vànita: beyond leatherwear, a world of accessories

The meeting between fashion, luxury and sportswear has produced VÀNITA, the brand new collection which presents a new approach to accessories dedicated to leatherwear, from an allround perspective from luxury to sportswear. Developed starting from solid product research by the company’s in-house Style Office, VÀNITA is a true meeting of styles and elements, a combination of high product standards with unique elegance. This line introduces one-of-a-kind visions for accessories, exploring highly original pathways dedicated to the world of leather. The VÀNITA proposal ranges from accessories for leatherwear and small leatherwear, to those for shoes, bags and the sportswear worlds. There are two main lines within this collection: one is expressly designed for the world of luxury, the other has a more technical and sporty approach. A true mix between artisan metal processing, based on the great METALBOTTONI expertise in this sector, and “ingredients” such as nylon, rubber finishes or innovative 3D processing, which are often combined together.

“Our goal is to offer an increasingly comprehensive range which allows us to explore new segments on the markets where we are present” - says Gregorio Valli, CEO and President of METALBOTTONI S.P.A – “a ‘recipe’ which should be able to integrate our unmatched product expertise with a constant expansion of our range and continuous implementation of our pathway towards corporate responsibility and sustainability”.

METALBOTTONI presents the new collection VÀNITA (c) METALBOTTONI METALBOTTONI presents the new collection VÀNITA (c) METALBOTTONI METALBOTTONI presents the new collection VÀNITA
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ROICA™ Joins Première Vision Paris’ Smart Square (c) ROICA™
05.09.2018

ROICA™ Joins Première Vision Paris’ Smart Square

  • September 19, 20, and 21, 2018
  • This September visit Première Vision’s Smart Square for a great opportunity to meet and greet ROICA™ experts to discuss responsible innovation and well-being.


ROICA™ experts showcase the world-first ROICA™ Eco Smart family that offers 2 responsible made yarns: a GRS (Global Recycled Standard) version 3 certified yarn and the world’s first yarn awarded Cradle2Cradle Material Health Gold Level Certificate and Hohenstein Environment compatibility certification.

On display in the Smart Square, a 800-sq. m. area dedicated to shed light on a new generation of values combining creativity, innovation and sustainability, is a  unique  range of ROICA™ Eco-Smart family based fabrics, the world's first responsibly made premium stretch fibers creating ROICA™ smart yarns that offer sustainable solutions with impressive certifications:

  • September 19, 20, and 21, 2018
  • This September visit Première Vision’s Smart Square for a great opportunity to meet and greet ROICA™ experts to discuss responsible innovation and well-being.


ROICA™ experts showcase the world-first ROICA™ Eco Smart family that offers 2 responsible made yarns: a GRS (Global Recycled Standard) version 3 certified yarn and the world’s first yarn awarded Cradle2Cradle Material Health Gold Level Certificate and Hohenstein Environment compatibility certification.

On display in the Smart Square, a 800-sq. m. area dedicated to shed light on a new generation of values combining creativity, innovation and sustainability, is a  unique  range of ROICA™ Eco-Smart family based fabrics, the world's first responsibly made premium stretch fibers creating ROICA™ smart yarns that offer sustainable solutions with impressive certifications:

  • Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified by Textile Exchange - ROICA™ constructed with more than 50% pre-consumer recycled content.
  • Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Gold Level for Material Health product and ingredients - ROICA™ yarn evaluated throughout the supply chain for lower impacts on human and environmental health. Striving toward eliminating all toxic and unidentified chemicals for a safe continuous cycle. Hohenstein Environment Compatibility Certificate - ROICA™ proudly breaks down without releasing harmful substances.

ROICA™ experts empower attendees with knowledge, and inspire creativity as they demonstrate ROICA™ Eco-Smart family functionality. Engage the experts in the Smart Square, ask questions and learn about the company’s ongoing commitment to responsible innovation. At the corporate level, ROICA™ has achieved the following certifications: Oeko Tex 100, ISO 14001:2004, ISO 9001:2008. Moreover, ROICA™ mills in Germay achieved the certification of ISO 50001:2001.

ROICA™ partners exhibiting at Première Vision Paris presenting ROICA™ Eco-Smart family:

  • Fukui Warp Knitting CO.,LTD  (JP) Hall 6 booth H15
  • Iluna Group S.p.A (IT) Hall 5 booth N14 P13
  • Jackytex (IT) Hall 5 booth M24 N23
  • Lanificio Europa (IT) Hall 6 stand D12, F49
  • Maglificio Ripa S.p.A. (IT) Hall 5 booth 5P29
  • M.I.T.I. Spa (IT) Hall 6 booth G19
  • Penn Textile Solutions GmbH / Penn Italia (DE/IT) booth 6G17
  • Sofileta (FR) Hall 6 booth H18 6J13
  • TINTEX Textiles (PT) Hall 5 booth N56

Additional ROICA™ partners at Première Vision also exhibiting a wide-range of other ROICA™ specialties:

  • Eusebio (IT) Hall 5 booth 5P34 5R15
  • Kurabo Industries LTD (JP) Hall 6 booth C20 D21

Lastly, on Friday 21st September 2018, at 1.30 pm, you are invited to join Dr. Stephan Hütte at Première Vision Smart Square as he facilitates an open discussion with exhibitors and introduces the audience to ROICA™ Eco-Smart family. Dr. Hütte will discuss ROICA™ textile innovations for contemporary consumer within the fashion, lingerie and activewear markets.

Recognizing Asahi Kasei for spearheading the premium stretch market, the Dorbinbirn-GFC Global Fiber Congress has invited Dr. Stephan Hütte, Development Manager ROICA™ Fibers at Asahi Kasei to present ROICA™ Eco-Smart family at this year’s congress. The Europe-centered innovation platform for the fiber industry is a distinguished idea and network generator hosting top-ranking international experts in fiber innovations. The event includes 700 participants from 30 nations and will take place September 12th through the 14th in Austria.

Last but not least, at Première Vision ROICA™ is proud to welcome Shinichiro Haga, Senior Executive Manager - ROICA™ Division. The company also announces an internal appointment: Mr. Hiroaki Shinohe elected as Chief Marketing Officer for European market.

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26.07.2018

Bally Completes its Executive Team

Bally, the historic Swiss luxury brand is pleased to announce the appointment of two key figures to its executive team, completing the process of strategic redevelopment begun last year with the transfer of the Creative, Merchandising and Marketing offices from London to its new showroom in Milan.

Effective immediately, Eva Quirrenbach joins Bally as Chief Marketing Officer following a term in New York as Vice President of Global Brand Marketing at Tory Burch, having previously occupied strategic roles within the Tod’s Group in both Italy and the United States. Eva is a recognised expert in all aspects of international branding and marketing within the luxury sector, and with her proven understanding of consumer behaviour, she played an integral role in the development and acceleration of the digital footprint and in supporting global brand development at Tory Burch.

Bally, the historic Swiss luxury brand is pleased to announce the appointment of two key figures to its executive team, completing the process of strategic redevelopment begun last year with the transfer of the Creative, Merchandising and Marketing offices from London to its new showroom in Milan.

Effective immediately, Eva Quirrenbach joins Bally as Chief Marketing Officer following a term in New York as Vice President of Global Brand Marketing at Tory Burch, having previously occupied strategic roles within the Tod’s Group in both Italy and the United States. Eva is a recognised expert in all aspects of international branding and marketing within the luxury sector, and with her proven understanding of consumer behaviour, she played an integral role in the development and acceleration of the digital footprint and in supporting global brand development at Tory Burch.

“Eva is an excellent addition to the Bally team. The combination of a consolidated experience and understanding of luxury brands along with her background driving the strategic development of successful global projects make her the ideal leader to drive Bally's commitment to unified commerce on a global level".
Frédéric De Narp, Bally Group CEO

Bally has moved to a three-pronged regional strategy and as such is also pleased to announce the promotion of Silvia Onofri to a new role as CEO for the EMEA region, in addition to her current role as Vice President of Global Wholesale. During her time in Bally, Silvia has obtained outstanding results entering top tier multi-brand doors around the world and increasing Bally's footprint in Travel Retail to make the brand a global leader in the field.

Silvia has extensive experience in the global fashion and luxury industry, having first joined the Bally team 10 years ago, following key marketing roles in Bulgari.

“Silvia has the unique benefit of intimately understanding the Bally brand and it’s DNA, and having proven experience in forging new relationships with the world’s leading retailers and their customers. With this invaluable expertise in hand, I am confident that she will infuse the EMEA Retail division with enthusiasm, professionalism and unique market insights to take Bally to the next level in these crucial markets” -
Frédéric De Narp.

The arrival of Eva Quirrenbach and the promotion of Silvia Onofri are part of Bally Group CEO Frédéric de Narp’s ongoing strategic vision to infuse Bally’s prestigious brand identity with heightened dynamism, appeal and allure.
Both roles report directly to Bally’s Group CEO, Frederic de Narp.

Eva Quirrenbach (c) Bally - Eva Quirrenbach Silvia Onofri (c) Bally - Silvia Onofri
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09.07.2018

Penn Textile Solutions & Penn Italia and ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei Introduce ECOINNOVATION @ INTERFILIERE Paris

Penn Textile Solutions and Penn Italia introduce ECOINNOVATION, fully sustainable products range! These must-see products are created using the world’s first premium stretch yarn by ROICA™ that is Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Gold level for Material Health and Hohenstein Environment Compatibility Certificate for breaking down without releasing harmful substances.

Penn Textile Solutions and Penn Italia, a fully integrated international-minded company with over 50 years’ expertise in producing innovative warp and weft knit textiles that answer customers’ demands, including fantastic elastomeric knitted textiles.

Penn Textile Solutions and Penn Italia wisely picks ROICA™ premium stretch fiber to create our ECOINNOVATION, a new fully sustainable range of advanced textiles that are 100% sustainable. ROICA™, produced by Asahi Kasei, is the secret premium stretch ingredient we used to provide comfort, enhance quality and confidence. Thus, making stretch performance a specialty fiber that generates new values for contemporary consumers.

Penn Textile Solutions and Penn Italia introduce ECOINNOVATION, fully sustainable products range! These must-see products are created using the world’s first premium stretch yarn by ROICA™ that is Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Gold level for Material Health and Hohenstein Environment Compatibility Certificate for breaking down without releasing harmful substances.

Penn Textile Solutions and Penn Italia, a fully integrated international-minded company with over 50 years’ expertise in producing innovative warp and weft knit textiles that answer customers’ demands, including fantastic elastomeric knitted textiles.

Penn Textile Solutions and Penn Italia wisely picks ROICA™ premium stretch fiber to create our ECOINNOVATION, a new fully sustainable range of advanced textiles that are 100% sustainable. ROICA™, produced by Asahi Kasei, is the secret premium stretch ingredient we used to provide comfort, enhance quality and confidence. Thus, making stretch performance a specialty fiber that generates new values for contemporary consumers.

ECOINNOVATION presents seven unique articles developed belonging to Penn Textile Solutions and Penn Italia’s family dreamshape® characterized by reinforced edges and seizing that includes the following recycled items; tulle, tulle galloons with dreamshape® reinforced edge, tricot, dreamshape® reinforced gripping edge (great for cycling shorts), stretch satin, polyester tulle and polyester double jersey perfect for laser cutting.

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SUSTAINABLE LUXURY AS A BRAND INGREDIENT WOLFORD LAUNCHES AURORA WITH ROICA™ Photo: (c) GB Network
09.07.2018

Sustainable Luxury as a brand ingredient: Wolford launches aurora with ROICA

Wolford is recognized for high quality Skin wear and is a favorite among fashion influencers. Wolford realizes that when it comes to luxury, consumers expect brands to be responsible. In response, Wolford understands sustainable luxury is a new brand ingredient and are dedicated to expanding their collections each season and infusing responsible materials.

This July at Interfiliere, gain a sneak peek into the launch of Wolford’s Aurora collection of leggings and pullovers that are Cradle to Cradle gold certified, first one in the world! The new styles created use premium stretch yarn belonging to the ROICA™ Eco-Smart family, the world’s first yarn awarded Cradle2Cradle Material Health Gold Level Certificate and Hohenstein Environment compatibility certification, which provides evidence of compliance and offers confidence as a responsible choice. In addition to premium stretch yarn from ROICA™ Eco-Smart family, the Aurora pieces are made using two other responsible fibers, Lenzing Modal® a cellulosic fiber derived from sustainable forestry, and infinito® by Lauffenmühle, a specially modified oil based biodegradable polymer.’

Wolford is recognized for high quality Skin wear and is a favorite among fashion influencers. Wolford realizes that when it comes to luxury, consumers expect brands to be responsible. In response, Wolford understands sustainable luxury is a new brand ingredient and are dedicated to expanding their collections each season and infusing responsible materials.

This July at Interfiliere, gain a sneak peek into the launch of Wolford’s Aurora collection of leggings and pullovers that are Cradle to Cradle gold certified, first one in the world! The new styles created use premium stretch yarn belonging to the ROICA™ Eco-Smart family, the world’s first yarn awarded Cradle2Cradle Material Health Gold Level Certificate and Hohenstein Environment compatibility certification, which provides evidence of compliance and offers confidence as a responsible choice. In addition to premium stretch yarn from ROICA™ Eco-Smart family, the Aurora pieces are made using two other responsible fibers, Lenzing Modal® a cellulosic fiber derived from sustainable forestry, and infinito® by Lauffenmühle, a specially modified oil based biodegradable polymer.’

Instead of using new materials, Wolford’s new collection is developed to return the ingredients back to the cycle, they simply borrow them for the lifetime of the product, which supports responsible product ingredient sourcing. At the end of the Aurora collection product lifecycle, Wolford will return them to an industrial composting station to naturally breakdown without releasing harmful environmental substances. Wolford is committed to becoming part of the solution and activating change as they continue to explore responsible material innovations.

Be sure to attend Première Vision NY Smart Talk on July 17th, 2018 at 2:00p to meet to Wolford’s own Andreas Roehrich, Director, Product Develoment & Innovation to discuss technology and Wolford’s quest to become a responsible luxury brand.
 

 

 

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Wolford INTERFILIERE Paris ROICA™
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09.07.2018

ILUNA Group with ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei

In line with the powerful global trend towards smarter fashion solutions, Iluna Group launches its Embroidery Division. Specialists in lace since 1985, the new Embroidery Division offers a complete and innovative product match in line with the modern expectations of brands and retailers. Staying true to Iluna’s DNA, the introduction of embroidery and guipure are all produced with only recycled materials.
IIn addition to the launch of the Embroidery Division, this season novelties include:

1. Of major interest today, the launch of velvet lace entirely made of sustainable materials including ROICA™ Eco-Smart family.

2. Within the Black Label collection, the Ultralight series is enriched with new multicolor floral galloons: here Iluna changes the color of the thread not only in the background, but also in the design, the same article reinvents itself in a variety of great visual impact.

In line with the powerful global trend towards smarter fashion solutions, Iluna Group launches its Embroidery Division. Specialists in lace since 1985, the new Embroidery Division offers a complete and innovative product match in line with the modern expectations of brands and retailers. Staying true to Iluna’s DNA, the introduction of embroidery and guipure are all produced with only recycled materials.
IIn addition to the launch of the Embroidery Division, this season novelties include:

1. Of major interest today, the launch of velvet lace entirely made of sustainable materials including ROICA™ Eco-Smart family.

2. Within the Black Label collection, the Ultralight series is enriched with new multicolor floral galloons: here Iluna changes the color of the thread not only in the background, but also in the design, the same article reinvents itself in a variety of great visual impact.

3. Green Label collection, the Iluna dedicated range featuring a new responsible approach in respect of the planet and people, able to deliver innovation, beauty and quality, at 360°. In addition to the all over, jacquard, double jacquard and mesh offer, the line is also featuring new stretch Galloon laces fully made with GRS certified recycled materials, including the stretch thanks to the introduction of the unique ROICA™ sustainable yarn part of the ROICA™ Eco-Smart family.

4. ILUNA has strategically included in all their stretch laces only ROICA™ Eco-Smart family of sustainable yarns since some time.

5. ILUNA can also boast its new STeP (Sustainable Textile Production) certification by Oeko-Tex, a certification that clarifies and communicates the company’s sustainable production commitment. In addition to this, all products are Oeko-Tex 100 certified.

6. ILUNA has created the new e-shop offering its exclusive materials to smaller companies looking for added values as: creativity, innovation, made in Italy and responsibility.

7. The whole collection is also visible online at its web site, previous registration, and orders can be done directly online always aiming to customers care.

 

 

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Photo: (c) Premium Group Berlin
09.07.2018

The Art of connecting the fashion industry

"The atmosphere at all four shows and also the #FASHIONTECH BERLIN Conference was more successful than last summer. The exhibitors repeatedly praised the range of visitors – international buyers, well-founded fashion experts, people that love experiencing new trends and with a high level of awareness for our beautiful world. All of them took the chance to exchange and get inspired by the shows and events. Our strength is the concept of creating content, commerce and community – we connect the right people at the right time and at the right touchpoints. The entire network benefits from that. Furthermore the new digital b2b platform veee.com was featured on the PREMIUM and SEEK and received a very positive feedback."
– Anita Tillmann, Managing Partner PREMIUM GROUP

"The atmosphere at all four shows and also the #FASHIONTECH BERLIN Conference was more successful than last summer. The exhibitors repeatedly praised the range of visitors – international buyers, well-founded fashion experts, people that love experiencing new trends and with a high level of awareness for our beautiful world. All of them took the chance to exchange and get inspired by the shows and events. Our strength is the concept of creating content, commerce and community – we connect the right people at the right time and at the right touchpoints. The entire network benefits from that. Furthermore the new digital b2b platform veee.com was featured on the PREMIUM and SEEK and received a very positive feedback."
– Anita Tillmann, Managing Partner PREMIUM GROUP

On three days the PREMIUM GROUP once again showed and linked the most important international brands with buyers, influencers and other media representatives. Outcome: The real face-to-face exchange 2.0 is and remains important.
 
A total of 1,038 brands exhibited on the four formats. On top the #FASHIONTECH BERLIN offered the group's extensive and varied program as a conference. In addition to networking and trend scouting, the main focus was also on points of experience – an important aspect for the fashion industry, to which the PREMIUM GROUP increasingly relies. The halls of STATION Berlin, the Kühlhaus and the Arena Berlin were filled accordingly throughout the three days. The terrific summer weather contributed to the constantly positive atmosphere and invited all guests to enjoy all outdoor offers.

 

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PREMIUM GROUP FASHIONTECH SEEK, Fashion Week
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29.06.2018

MAROC IN MODE - MAROC SOURCING

11. und 12. Oktober 2018 in Marrakesch
Der konzentrierte Überblick über Marokkos Textilproduktionen

11. und 12. Oktober 2018 in Marrakesch
Der konzentrierte Überblick über Marokkos Textilproduktionen

  • Marokkos wichtigster und wachsender Produktionszweig mit den meisten Arbeitsplätzen auf einen Blick
  • Höchste Kompetenz für schnelle Lieferungen und perfekte Plattform zur Optimierung der Lieferkette
  • Spezialisten für Fast Fashion in allen Bekleidungsbereichen und Jeanswear
  • Austragungsort Marrakesch: ‚The Most Lovely Spot in the Whole World’ (Winston Churchill)

Auf der nächsten MAROC IN MODE - MAROC SOURCING in Marrakesch vom 11. bis 12. Oktober 2018 präsentieren sich auf ca. 5.000 qm ca. 175 ausgewählten Top-Lieferanten, Komplettanbieter und CMT-Hersteller sowie innovative Anbieter von Garnen, Stoffen, Accessoires, Technologien und Dienstleistungen aus dem Mittelmeerraum auf dem Gelände der Autorennstrecke Moulay Hassan. Der Fokus der Messe liegt auf Fashion, Fast Fashion und nachhaltigen Eco-Systemen.

Marokko schafft Perspektiven, forciert den Ausbau der Bekleidungsindustrie, wird grüner
Marokko, das wirtschaftliche Ausnahmeland in der Euromed-Region, auf Platz 8 der textilexportierenden Länder bei der Ausfuhr von Bekleidung nach Europa (+5% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr) bietet aufgrund seiner politischen und sozialen Stabilität, der günstigen geostrategischen Lage, der modernen Infrastruktur und der freien Zugänge zu den europäischen Märkten äußerst vorteilhafte Produktions-bedingungen.
Seitens der Regierung wird massiv in die Entwicklung des Landes zum wichtigsten HUB Nordafrikas investiert.
Die Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie ist der größte Arbeitgeber des Landes und schafft Perspektiven für die Bevölkerung:

  • Marokko verzeichnet mehr als 1.600 Hersteller mit einer Produktionskapazität von über 1 Milliarde Teilen pro Jahr.
  • Über 180.000 Leute arbeiten in diesem Sektor, bis 2020 sollen noch weitere 100.000 hinzukommen.
  • Ein Viertel der marokkanischen Exporte (3 Milliarden € in 2016) entfallen auf die Bekleidungsindustrie.
  • 15% des Bruttosozialproduktes Marokkos wird im Bekleidungssektor generiert.
  • In die Ausbildung der Mitarbeiter wird investiert, spezielle Ausbildungsprogramme und Trainingskurse werden in großem Umfang durchgeführt.

Eine wichtige Rolle spielt die Förderung der sogenannten Eco-Systeme, Cluster, die die moderne Produktion, das Design und die Einhaltung internationaler Standards
vorantreiben. Mithilfe von besonders erfolgreichen Unternehmen, den sogenannten "Lokomotiven", wird die gesamte Bekleidungsindustrie effizient strukturiert und geführt.
Ein wichtiges Cluster in diesem Zusammenhang ist das Denim-Cluster, das ebenfalls auf der Messe präsentiert wird. Nachhaltige Denimproduktion zählt zu den Stärken marokkanischer Anbieter und wird im Rahmen der Industrieförderung stark unterstützt. Ein Beispiel ist das Label "Koala" der New Wash Group, das in der gesamten Produktionskette nachhaltig hergestellt wird. Marokko hat ehrgeizige Ziele, bis zum Jahr 2030 sollen 52% des Energiebedarfs des Landes, als erstes Land in Afrika, durch erneuerbare Energien wie Sonnenenergie, Wasser- und Windkraft gewonnen werden.

Produktion in Marokko bietet viele Vorteile

  • Fast Fashion
  • Schnelle Lieferung mit kurzfristigen Auslieferungsterminen
  • Sehr gutes Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis
  • Zollfreiheit durch EU-Abkommen

Im Bereich Fast Fashion ist Marokko bereits Champion unter den weltweiten Produktionsstandorten. Die Nähe zu Europa ermöglicht schnelle Auslieferung auf dem Landweg und die hochprofessionelle Bekleidungsindustrie setzt schnell neue Themen mit kurzfristigen Auslieferungsterminen um. Zudem punktet Marokko mit einem hervorragenden Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis, durch EU-Abkommen bietet eine Produktion in Marokko Zollfreiheit.

Die Messe: MAROC IN MODE - MAROC SOURCING
Fünf Eco-Systeme werden auf der kommenden MAROC IN MODE - MAROC SOURCING präsentiert:

  • Fast Fashion
  • Denim
  • Jersey, Strick und Lingerie
  • Technische Bekleidung / Sportswear und Freizeitbekleidung
  • Marken

175 vorwiegend marokkanische Aussteller geben einen Überblick über die Leistungsfähigkeit und Kollektionen. Etwa 1.500 Besucher aus Afrika, Europa und Amerika erwartet.

Inspirationsquelle Marrakesch
Schon 1943 sagte Winston Churchill zu Franklin D. Roosevelt: „Marrakech is the nicest place on Earth“. Das haben auch in den 60er Jahren viele Stars erkannt. Yves Saint Laurent hat dort ebenfalls mit dem traumhaften Jardin Majorelle ein Wahrzeichen gesetzt. Ob Fashion Blogger oder Designer, Marrakesch begeistert. Für internationale Fashion Blogger wie Camille Charrière, Anna Vitiello oder Alithea Castillo ist Marrakesch die "Must-Visit-City" 2018, nicht zuletzt wegen der einzigartigen Atmosphäre der Stadt, die den Orient fühlbar macht, des Jardin Majorelle und des im letzten Jahr eröffneten Yves Saint Laurent Museums, das das Leben und Werk dieses einzigartigen Designers zeigt. Eine lebendige Boutique-Szene macht Marrakesch zu einem Einkaufsparadies. In der ganzen Stadt finden sich Boutiquen mit einer Auswahl an hochwertigen Designerkollektionen,

Accessoires, etc., die die Besucher anlocken wie "33 Rue Majorelle", die Designer wie Les Maures, Salma Abdel-Wahab oder Atelier Nihal führen. Marrakesch ist eine Reise wert.

Foto: JANDALI MODE.MEDIEN.MESSEN Foto: JANDALI MODE.MEDIEN.MESSEN
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21st Kenya International Trade Exhibition 2018 (KITE)
21st Kenya International Trade Exhibition 2018 (KITE)
28.06.2018

21st Kenya International Trade Exhibition 2018 (KITE)

Exhibitors from over 30 countries participating at Kenya's Biggest Int'l. Multi-Sector Trade Exhibition

The largest international trade exhibition in Africa for multi-sector products, equipment and machinery will take place at KICC, Nairobi, Kenya from 04 - 06 September with record breaking numbers. Exhibitors and trade visitors are said to increase by 27% and 24% respectively at the 21st edition of the Kenya International Trade Exhibition (KITE). The exhibition has grown in stature from its inception 22 years ago, as the key networking and sourcing platform for the industries. As the largest event of its kind, it ensures direct access to over 150 exhibitors from 30 countries and more than 12,000 trade visitors.

With an amazing array of products and services from all over the world, it gives visitors the opportunity to source cutting edge products and services as well as learn about and discuss the latest market trends. There is no other related trade exhibition in East Africa that delivers the same quality, quantity and variety of buyers and distributors.

Exhibitors from over 30 countries participating at Kenya's Biggest Int'l. Multi-Sector Trade Exhibition

The largest international trade exhibition in Africa for multi-sector products, equipment and machinery will take place at KICC, Nairobi, Kenya from 04 - 06 September with record breaking numbers. Exhibitors and trade visitors are said to increase by 27% and 24% respectively at the 21st edition of the Kenya International Trade Exhibition (KITE). The exhibition has grown in stature from its inception 22 years ago, as the key networking and sourcing platform for the industries. As the largest event of its kind, it ensures direct access to over 150 exhibitors from 30 countries and more than 12,000 trade visitors.

With an amazing array of products and services from all over the world, it gives visitors the opportunity to source cutting edge products and services as well as learn about and discuss the latest market trends. There is no other related trade exhibition in East Africa that delivers the same quality, quantity and variety of buyers and distributors.

Concentrating on some of the largest growth categories within the multi sector industry, Kenya International Trade Exhibition (KITE) 2018 has five distinct sub categories, namely: FOODAGRO, MEDEXPO, PPPEXPO & INDUSMACH which will cover the food, hotel & agricultural sectors, medical & pharmaceuticals, plastic, printing & packaging sector, the industrial and finally the consumer sector. Being centrally located, Kenya emerges as one of the largest importers in Africa. Kenya also has the largest economy in east Africa and is a regional financial and transportation hub.

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Kenya International Trade Exhibition KITE international trade fair largest international trade exhibition africa
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Call for Papers, International Conference on Textile Coating and Laminating
Call for Papers, International Conference on Textile Coating and Laminating
26.06.2018

Call for Papers, International Conference on Textile Coating and Laminating

The conference will focus on areas of high impact and growth potential, for example smart and intelligent textile coatings and laminates, digital printing and coatings, substrates and coated nonwovens.
Now in its 27th year, this will be the 19th in this established conference series which has become one of the most important meeting places for the global textiles coating and laminating industry.  Previously attending companies can be found on the conference website, where other details can also be located.

CALL FOR PAPERS
The core of the conference programme will be presentations by invited experts, but in order to give an opportunity for anyone with exciting and relevant ideas to present to a high-level international audience, a call for papers is being issued for contributions in the following areas, with emphasis on work that will impact the industry, now and in the future.  Suggested topics include the following:

The conference will focus on areas of high impact and growth potential, for example smart and intelligent textile coatings and laminates, digital printing and coatings, substrates and coated nonwovens.
Now in its 27th year, this will be the 19th in this established conference series which has become one of the most important meeting places for the global textiles coating and laminating industry.  Previously attending companies can be found on the conference website, where other details can also be located.

CALL FOR PAPERS
The core of the conference programme will be presentations by invited experts, but in order to give an opportunity for anyone with exciting and relevant ideas to present to a high-level international audience, a call for papers is being issued for contributions in the following areas, with emphasis on work that will impact the industry, now and in the future.  Suggested topics include the following:

  • new developments in machinery and techniques such as bonding systems, developments in polymers, surface modifications, techniques for extreme properties etc.
  • smart textile coatings and laminates
  • technology for growth, eg nanotechnology, antimicrobial/antibacterial, green technology, developments in self-decontaminating etc.
  • growth markets and applications such as solar/thermal, fuel cells, composites, medical/biotechnology, extreme materials etc.
  • environmental issues
  • disruptive technology - new developments that will potentially change the industry, such as digital printing, graphene and nanotechnology in membranes, and alternatives for PVC etc.

 

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call for papers intelligent textile coatings developments in machinery and techniques
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22.06.2018

Filpucci @ PITTI Filati- The journey of responsible innovation continues

FILPUCCI GROUP proceeds along the path of commitment towards an ever more responsible innovation. The group takes part in the 83rd edition of Pitti Filati (June 27-29, 2018) with unique products, high-end knitwear and creative yarns, all resulting from the authentic Smart Innovation the company has been long committed to.
 
Research, style and fashion are key words for the world-renown Tuscan company, which unveils an always more responsible approach both at a corporate level and in terms of offer.
Here are some key elements to prove Filpucci’s relentless commitment:

FILPUCCI GROUP proceeds along the path of commitment towards an ever more responsible innovation. The group takes part in the 83rd edition of Pitti Filati (June 27-29, 2018) with unique products, high-end knitwear and creative yarns, all resulting from the authentic Smart Innovation the company has been long committed to.
 
Research, style and fashion are key words for the world-renown Tuscan company, which unveils an always more responsible approach both at a corporate level and in terms of offer.
Here are some key elements to prove Filpucci’s relentless commitment:

  • The GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) and OCS (Organic Content Standard) certifications obtained by the Filpucci dyeing plant add to the Clear to Wear (CTW) standard developed by Inditex Group and achieved in 2014 and to the Detox commitment, which was signed in February, 2016.
  • Not only the best raw materials, but also an established knowhow in the fields of dyeing and finishing, always under the key concept of Responsible Innovation. This concept extends to each and every FILPUCCI collection and their ever-increasing offer, the roughly twenty innovative new items, the Woolen line of carded yarns and the real spearhead of premium fashion, the Collection. Among this season’s new offer: Baby Camel Re.Verso™, RWS- certified merino organic wool, Re.Verso™ cashmere, organic silks and FSC-certified viscose.
  • The achievement of further certifications such as the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) for viscose shows the care and respect towards the ecosystem as a whole, guaranteeing a product derived from a forest or a plantation forest in the respect of strict environmental, social and economic standards. The RWS (Responsible Wool Standard) finally guarantees the use of wool coming from livestock managed under rigorous criteria oriented towards the wellbeing of animals and the reduction of environmental impact.
  • Filpucci Group is all about a constant vocation towards new generation values and a reliable, traceable and transparent manufacturing process, as shown by the Re.Verso™ circular economy supply chain, of which the group is a unique ambassador in the field of high-end/low-impact knitwear yarns.

With absolute quality always in mind, FILPUCCI GROUP represents a corporate model that has made of sustainability a real mission, embarking on complex paths that have brought great results with fashionable textile solutions lead by ethnical and sustainable values. Thanks to this, Filpucci’s products have become part of Patagonia Collections, an important acknowledging from the brand’s part, whose managers stated: “We are always on the hunt for the highest performing, lowest impact materials. We were thrilled to find Re.Verso ™ (95/5 transformed) Cashmere yarn from Filpucci. It allowed us to create a range of products with the insulative and soft properties of cashmere while adhering to our mission statement; build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm.”
FILPUCCI GROUP’s commitment is evident and it moves forward thanks to the passion towards responsible and innovative paths that contribute to turning the group into a reliable partner, symbol of quality and excellence.

Filpucci is also a C.L.A.S.S. (Creativity Lifestyle And Sustainable Synergy) partner.

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14.06.2018

BRIGHT FUTURE: THE SKATE LEGENDS ARE BACK IN TOWN

From 3-5 July BRIGHT welcomes big names, young talents and influential media from the skateboarding community, to share old tales and tell exciting new stories. From b2b2c: the whole skate universe is invited to explore the latest streetwear, hero brands, entertaining skate action and the energy of a big 3-day celebration – all for the love of skateboarding. Here‘s a round-up:

ADIDAS SKATEBOARDING X SKATEDELUXE
To celebrate the blending of culture and community, this summer adidas Skateboarding and Skatedeluxe are joining forces. At BRIGHT the collaboration will be celebrated on a specifically designed street course open to the public! The whole community is invited to experience the latest product release surrounded by special activities such as skate sessions at the skate course, art installations and brand experiences.

SUPPORT THE SKATE COMMUNITY WITH LONG LIVE SOUTHBANK
BRIGHT is more than happy to welcome LLSB with an incredible exhibition from Southbank‘s five decades of history, with pieces of art donated to the campaign by the likes of the Gonz, Ed Templeton, Pontus and many more expected.

From 3-5 July BRIGHT welcomes big names, young talents and influential media from the skateboarding community, to share old tales and tell exciting new stories. From b2b2c: the whole skate universe is invited to explore the latest streetwear, hero brands, entertaining skate action and the energy of a big 3-day celebration – all for the love of skateboarding. Here‘s a round-up:

ADIDAS SKATEBOARDING X SKATEDELUXE
To celebrate the blending of culture and community, this summer adidas Skateboarding and Skatedeluxe are joining forces. At BRIGHT the collaboration will be celebrated on a specifically designed street course open to the public! The whole community is invited to experience the latest product release surrounded by special activities such as skate sessions at the skate course, art installations and brand experiences.

SUPPORT THE SKATE COMMUNITY WITH LONG LIVE SOUTHBANK
BRIGHT is more than happy to welcome LLSB with an incredible exhibition from Southbank‘s five decades of history, with pieces of art donated to the campaign by the likes of the Gonz, Ed Templeton, Pontus and many more expected.

LLSB is a community group set up to campaign for the world-famous Southbank Skate Spot in the centre of London, UK. Having saved the space from destruction in 2014, LLSB is now fundraising €900,000 to restore legendary sections of the space special to skateboarders around the world.

HANDS ON WITH NATIVE TEENAGE STUDIO
Contemporary culture cannot exist solely through the sharing go digital “lifestyles”: in collaboration with Berlin-based photographer Johannes Böttge‘s own project NATIVE TEENAGE and contributors from the art, music and photography scene, NATIVE TEENAGE STUDIO showcases an all-day workshop format (3-5 July) at BRIGHT’s b2c area. While it focuses on transforming a broad spectrum of visual stimulation, information and communication into physical space, it aims to bridge gaps in generations and groups, translating them into curiosities.

EMPOWERING WOMEN IN SKATEBOARDING
Meet Clara Knör & Laura Kaczmarek who will exhibit their latest work at BRIGHT!

DC X BRIGHT OPENING PARTY
DC Shoes proudly presents BRIGHT´s official Opening Party at Wilde Renate. Including highly entertaining skate action by global heads and local top dogs. Supported by notorious hip-hop DJs, a sizzling BBQ, cold beers and drinks, bright sunshine and – of course – the guests themselves, who are in town during Berlin Fashion Week – you and your friends are invited! 3 JULY | 5:30 PM | WILDE RENATE

RIDE HIGH WITH IRIEDAILY
The winner takes it all with a juicy cash reward, at the contest for the highest wallride brought to you by Berlin‘s own IRIEDAILY. Free booze and fun for free minds.

CPH OPEN VIBE
CPH Open is taking the show on the road – to Berlin! CPH-BER is going down this August, and to heat the city up a bit, CPH Open is spreading the vibes at BRIGHT – you’re invited!

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BRIGHT Skateboard-Kultur Berlin CPH
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PREMIUM Exhibitions GmbH

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ROICA™ @ INTERFILIERE Paris
14.06.2018

ROICA™ @ INTERFILIERE Paris

This July at Interfilière, discover responsible innovation and well-being at the ROICA™ booth.

ROICA™ partners create innovative fabrics for the Modern Wardrobe. See, feel, imagine and learn why brands are choosing ROICA™, view the collection of superior functional fabrics that revolutionize the premium stretch market, thanks to advanced yarn solutions dedicated to specific needs of the contemporary consumer.

Spearheading the stretch market, ROICA™ elevates new standards for intelligent contemporary consumers. ROICA™ representatives will excite you as they demonstrate functionality, their advanced color technology system, and show you a fantastic range of stretch innovations from smart shapewear to soft compression that can enhance designs. Come visit the ROICA™ booth to learn about the ongoing commitment to responsible innovation and creativity. As you enter, you will experience 3 Modern Wardrobe concept zones that showcase:

1. ROICA™ Lifestyle – a beautiful selection of commercial lingerie, swimwear and nightwear items from leading brands that include ROICA™, embracing the ROICA™ Eco Smart family of yarns.

This July at Interfilière, discover responsible innovation and well-being at the ROICA™ booth.

ROICA™ partners create innovative fabrics for the Modern Wardrobe. See, feel, imagine and learn why brands are choosing ROICA™, view the collection of superior functional fabrics that revolutionize the premium stretch market, thanks to advanced yarn solutions dedicated to specific needs of the contemporary consumer.

Spearheading the stretch market, ROICA™ elevates new standards for intelligent contemporary consumers. ROICA™ representatives will excite you as they demonstrate functionality, their advanced color technology system, and show you a fantastic range of stretch innovations from smart shapewear to soft compression that can enhance designs. Come visit the ROICA™ booth to learn about the ongoing commitment to responsible innovation and creativity. As you enter, you will experience 3 Modern Wardrobe concept zones that showcase:

1. ROICA™ Lifestyle – a beautiful selection of commercial lingerie, swimwear and nightwear items from leading brands that include ROICA™, embracing the ROICA™ Eco Smart family of yarns.

2. ROICA™ Innovation – an exciting area that shares our textile partners’ innovations to inspire endless possibilities. This area will showcase lingerie concept garments for brands that will spark ideas for AW 19/20.

3. ROICA™ Lab – the zone that navigates you toward the latest hi-tech Modern Wardrobe solutions. This zone hosts unmatched premium stretch performance designed to exceed contemporary business and consumer desires belonging to ROICA™ Eco-Smart family and ROICA™ Feel Good family .

ROICA™ Eco-Smart family, the world's first range of responsibly made premium stretch fibers creating ROICA™ smart yarns that offer sustainable solutions with prestigious certifications:

  • Global Recycling Standard (GRS) Version 3.0 certified by Textile Exchange - ROICA™ Version 3.0 yarn constructed with more than 50% pre-consumer recycled content.
  • Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Gold for product and ingredients - ROICA™ yarn evaluated throughout the supply chain for lower impacts on human and environmental health. Striving toward eliminating all toxic and unidentified chemicals for a safe continuous cycle. Hohenstein Environment Compatibility Certificate - ROICA™ proudly breaks down without releasing harmful substances.

ROICA™ partners featuring ROICA™ Eco-Smart family include:
Giemme, Iluna Group S.p.A, Maglificio Ripa S.p.A, M.I.T.I. Spa, Penn Textile Solutions, Sofileta, Tessitura Colombo Antonio Tintex Textiles

ROICA™ Feel Good family, a brilliant range of advanced stretch fibers that deliver personal performance and measurable wellness. Thus, providing freshness and comfort metrics perfect for travel, sport, leisure and more. The family now offers a premium innovation:

  • ROICA™ CF, an innovative yarn that neutralizes odors thanks to an active ingredient interlocked within the yarn. This durable stretch yarn offers a fantastic property to every wearer.

ROICA™ partners featuring ROICA™ CF include: Maglificio Ripa S.p.A., TINTEX Textiles.

ROICA™ also presents the following families through our textile partners’ innovations within the ROICA™ Innovation area:

  • ROICA™ Color Perfect family - advanced color technology system that delivers a perfect color match finish with an undetectable matte look for the stretch materials.
  • ROICA™ Contour family - high performance stretch yarn control that delivers a calibrated form optimizing power, softness and comfort.
  • ROICA™ Resistance family - innovations linked to durability and functions to match particular applications including heat and chemical resistance in make and wear.
More information:
ROICA™ innovative fabrics Sustainability INTERFILIERE Paris
Source:

GB Network

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Pasadena Laundry Recertified for Clean Green
Pasadena Laundry Recertified for Clean Green
08.06.2018

Pasadena Laundry Recertified for Clean Green

California Linen Services of Pasadena, Calif. has been recertified Clean Green, reflecting the company’s dedication to standards for operational efficiency and sustainability. The certification quantifies linen, uniform and facility services’ environmentally friendly performance by confirming an operation launders within TRSA-designated water and energy use thresholds; and verifies use of best management practices (BMPs) in line with the ASTM International environmental laundering standard.
 
California Linen Service’s customers can be assured their reusable healthcare textiles are washed, dried and finished with processes that maximize sustainability and reduce greenhouse emissions. Clean Green certified operations demonstrate significant commitment to conservation and green operations through these BMPs:

California Linen Services of Pasadena, Calif. has been recertified Clean Green, reflecting the company’s dedication to standards for operational efficiency and sustainability. The certification quantifies linen, uniform and facility services’ environmentally friendly performance by confirming an operation launders within TRSA-designated water and energy use thresholds; and verifies use of best management practices (BMPs) in line with the ASTM International environmental laundering standard.
 
California Linen Service’s customers can be assured their reusable healthcare textiles are washed, dried and finished with processes that maximize sustainability and reduce greenhouse emissions. Clean Green certified operations demonstrate significant commitment to conservation and green operations through these BMPs:

  • Recovering heat from drained hot water and heat dispersed from the process of warming water
  • Recapturing drained water from rinses for reuse
  • Using environmentally friendly detergents
  • Removing solids and liquids from wastewater
  • Solar energy and energy-efficient lighting
  • Recycling programs
  • Re-routing trucks to save vehicle fuel
  • Spill prevention plans

California Linen Service earned the Clean Green certification initially in 2015. The designation is valid for three years at a time. TRSA inspects laundry facilities seeking certification and approves documentation of their water and energy use and BMP deployment through production reports they submit to auditors during the inspections. TRSA’s certification management protocol includes auditor training by the association’s inspection program administrator.
Clean Green aligns with the ASTM International standard, Guide for Sustainable Laundry Practices, which recognizes key criteria for the certification as universal indicators of maximum sustainability in commercial laundry work. ASTM’s review of TRSA BMPs verified these as the most effective and practical techniques for a laundry to achieve green objectives.
TRSA members prompted development of the standard, which was vetted in the sustainability subcommittee of the ASTM Committee on Textiles. Top technical experts, scientists and environmental professionals from outside the linen, uniform and facility services industry reviewed the BMPs. ASTM is the global leader in developing and delivering voluntary consensus standards unparalleled in building consumer confidence in product and service quality.
 
“I applaud California Linen Services for their ongoing sustainability efforts and maintaining the highest standards in their production and delivery operations,” said Joseph Ricci, TRSA president and CEO. “Meeting all the criteria for certification is not easy, but the company is committed to industry-leading processes and technologies.”

 

More information:
TRSA Clean Green California Linen Service linen, uniform and facility services Sustainability
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Lenzing invests in new capacities for TENCEL Luxe (c) Lenzing
23.05.2018

Lenzing invests in new capacities for TENCEL Luxe

  • Market success above expectations
  • Product and market development accelerated
  • Investment up to EUR 30 mn

Lenzing – The Lenzing Group is setting another milestone as a specialist for extremely high-quality products made of the renewable raw material wood. Capacities will be significantly expanded due to strong demand for Lenzing’s TENCELTM Luxe filament yarn which was first launched on the market just a few months ago. Lenzing will invest up to EUR 30 mn in a further pilot line at the Lenzing site. Basic engineering for construction of the new facility has already been initiated.

  • Market success above expectations
  • Product and market development accelerated
  • Investment up to EUR 30 mn

Lenzing – The Lenzing Group is setting another milestone as a specialist for extremely high-quality products made of the renewable raw material wood. Capacities will be significantly expanded due to strong demand for Lenzing’s TENCELTM Luxe filament yarn which was first launched on the market just a few months ago. Lenzing will invest up to EUR 30 mn in a further pilot line at the Lenzing site. Basic engineering for construction of the new facility has already been initiated.

“Thanks to TENCELTM Luxe, Lenzing is currently positioning itself in the premium luxury market and is embedding the issue of sustainability there in combination with superior aesthetics”, says Robert van de Kerkhof, Chief Commercial Officer of the Lenzing Group. “The fine filament yarn is comparable to natural silk due to its airy feeling on the skin and the matte finish. It is perfectly suited for very fine fabrics made exclusively from this yarn and as a blending partner with silk, cashmere and wool”, he adds.

“On the occasion of the launch of TENCELTM Luxe filaments, the luxury brands already realized what opportunities they would have by using this yarn made of the renewable raw material wood. For this reason, demand is already so high that we have decided to take an intermediate step to expand capacities before building a large commercial production plant. The decision to construct a new line will serve as the basis for generating a three-fold increase in capacity compared to the previous volume. The additional capacity will be available to customers at the end of next year”, states Stefan Doboczky, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Management Board of the Lenzing Group. “The Lenzing site was selected because research and technological know-how in plant construction are connected in a special way, which will in turn enable us to further develop this special product”, Doboczky adds.

The new capacities will enable Lenzing to more effectively fulfil the needs of customers for TENCELTM Luxe filament yarn than in the past. At the same time, Lenzing will press ahead with technical planning for a large-scale commercial line at the Lenzing site.

This strong level of demand is further evidence of the Lenzing Group’s innovative strength. The yarn is opening up new markets for the company in the eco-couture segment, thus contributing to the successful implementation of the sCore TEN strategy.

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Lenzing Group Tencel Nachhaltigkeit
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Lenzing Aktiengesellschaft

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(c) Marketmedia24
14.05.2018

Auf dem Weg in ein neues Zeitalter: Deutsche Berufskleidungsbranche

Der Arbeitsmarkt gerät in Bewegung. Eine zunehmende Digitalisierung der Industrie soll in absehbarer Zukunft viele Arbeitsplätze vernichten. Gleichzeitig werden aber auch neue Berufsbilder entstehen. Einige zeichnen sich heute schon ab, andere müssen erst noch erschaffen werden.

Wie aber wird sich die Industrie 4.0 auf die bei der Arbeit getragene Kleidung und Persönliche Schutzausrüstung (PSA) auswirken?

Der Arbeitsmarkt gerät in Bewegung. Eine zunehmende Digitalisierung der Industrie soll in absehbarer Zukunft viele Arbeitsplätze vernichten. Gleichzeitig werden aber auch neue Berufsbilder entstehen. Einige zeichnen sich heute schon ab, andere müssen erst noch erschaffen werden.

Wie aber wird sich die Industrie 4.0 auf die bei der Arbeit getragene Kleidung und Persönliche Schutzausrüstung (PSA) auswirken?

Bisher müssen sich Hersteller und Distributeure keine Sorgen machen. Seit vier Jahren steigen die Umsätze in diesem Markt. Der Erfolg geht vor allem auf das Konto der zunehmenden „Fashionisierung“ und Funktionalisierung, die sich die Verbraucher etwas kosten lassen. Dessen ungeachtet werden neue Konzepte notwendig sein, die den Wandel begleiten. Die ersten Anbieter sind bereits mit Lösungen am Markt: Sie entwickeln smarte Berufskleidung und vernetzte Sicherheitssysteme. Diese sind hochpreisiger als klassische Berufskleidung und können dem Markt frische, positive Impulse geben. Auf lange Sicht ist ein weiteres Wachstum daher möglich. Die Branchen-Insider von Marketmedia24 halten eine Zunahme um bis zu 7 Prozent bis zum Jahr 2025 für machbar, wie die jetzt veröffentlichte Studie „Branchen-REPORT Berufs- und Schutzkleidung 2018“ zeigt. Besonderen Grund zur Freude haben Online-Handel und Mietservice: beiden wird ein weiter ansteigender Vertriebsanteil prognostiziert.

Die seit vier Jahren anhaltend gute Branchenentwicklung hat verschiedene Ursachen. „Dazu zählen in erster Linie ein zunehmendes Sicherheitsbewusstsein, die optische und funktionelle Aufwertung der Kollektionen, die unausweichliche Auseinandersetzung mit Nachhaltigkeit und die vermehrte Gleichberechtigung des Angebots für Männer und Frauen. Jeder dieser Trends führt unweigerlich zu einer Verteuerung der Bekleidung“, fasst Textilingenieurin, Fachjournalistin und Studienautorin Sabine Anton-Katzenbach (Textilberatung Hamburg) die Entwicklung der Branche zusammen. Abzulesen ist diese Entwicklung an den einzelnen Warengruppen: Herren- und Damenhosen haben deutlich zugelegt. Herrenlatzhosen gehen hingegen langsam zurück, wie die neue Marketmedia24-Studie zeigt. „Arbeitshosen sind inzwischen auch in Damenschnitten erhältlich. Frauen in zahlreichen Berufen sind also nicht mehr auf das für ihre männlichen Kollegen entwickelte Kleidungsangebot angewiesen und können sich getrost von dem „Notnagel Latzhose“ verabschieden. Dadurch verändert sich die Nachfrage: Weg von der Herrenlatzhose hin zur Damenbundhose“, weiß Sabine Anton-Katzenbach.

Neue Impulse setzt auch das Trend-Thema Nachhaltigkeit.

Händler wie Hersteller engagieren sich mit Produkten aus umweltverträglichen Materialien, mit besonders haltbarer, langlebiger Kleidung oder mit sozialen und fairen Fertigungsbedingungen für Ressourcenschonung und Menschenrechte. Der Branchenreport präsentiert erstmals die Aktivitäten verschiedener Anbieter auf ökologischem und sozialem Terrain. Starke Impulse der Bewegung kommen aus den Niederlanden, aber verschiedene deutsche Anbieter ziehen nach. Auf dem Gebiet der ethischen Nachhaltigkeit sind auch viele skandinavische Hersteller aktiv.

Die Distribution von Berufskleidung läuft über diverse Kanäle, von denen der Mietservice der wichtigste ist und zukünftig bleibt. Gewinner ist jedoch der Online-Handel, der inzwischen fast ein Zehntel der Gesamtumsätze auf sich vereint. Insbesondere in ländlichen Regionen überzeugt die 24-stündige Verfügbarkeit der Anbieter. Allerdings kann weder ein Katalog noch ein Onlineshop die Beratungsfunktion eines Fachhändlers übernehmen, weshalb der Kunde diesen Vertriebskanal für die Beschaffung von Berufs- und Schutzbekleidung sowie PSA nach wie vor schätzt. Der Einzelhandel hingegen geht weiter zurück. Die bewährt fundierte Szenarioforschung von Marketmedia24 sieht ein weiteres Wegbrechen von Einzelhändlern: Bis zum Jahr 2025 wird ihr Distributionsanteil unter 4 Prozent sinken. Der Mietservice wird seine Position weiter behaupten und ausbauen. Dabei dürfte auch der Trend der Sharing-Ökonomie eine Rolle spielen: „Das Konsumverhalten hat sich durch die Vernetzung grundlegend verändert“, beschreibt das Frankfurter Zukunftsinstitut. „Man geht nicht mehr Einkaufen und besitzt danach ein Produkt, sondern man nutzt, teilt, bekommt, tauscht. Handeln ist kein linearer Akt mehr. Erfolgreiche Konzepte orientieren sich immer stärker an der Kreislaufökonomie.“

More information:
Berufsbekleidung Nachhaltigkeit Branchenentwicklung
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Marketmedia24

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