The Felix Schoeller Group And The Welbon Enter Into A Joint Venture

OSNABRÜCK, Germany — January 26, 2017 — The Felix Schoeller Group, a specialty paper manufacturer headquartered in Osnabrück, Germany — and the Welbon Group of Hangzhou, China, who trade in pulp and manufacture specialty papers — signed a cooperation agreement on January 18, 2017. The agreement establishes a 50/50 joint venture: Winbon Schoeller New Materials Co. Ltd. The new company’s headquarters are in Longyou in Zhejiang province in the People’s Republic of China.

“The joint venture is the result of two years of intensive talks and planning sessions with the Welbon Group,“ says Dr. Bernhard Klofat, CEO, Felix Schoeller Group. “It is a way for us to create a platform to manufacture specialty papers in China, which is set to hold a leading position in the Asia-Pacific region in the next years.“ By pooling the two companies’ technological competencies in research, development and production and our knowledge of the market and products the joint venture will be able to develop and produce decor papers, papers for food and pharmaceutical packaging, wallpaper base, sublimation papers, release and casting liners and other high-quality specialty papers and market them in the Asian region. The agreements also include an extensive investment program.

Posted January 26, 2017

Source: Felix Schoeller Group

Excitement For SPGPrints’ New 3200mm-Wide JAVELIN® And 700mm-Wide PIKE®Home Deco Printers At Heimtextil 2017

BOXMEER, Netherlands — January 26, 2017 — At Heimtextil 2017, SPGPrints presented the quality, fast time-to-market and cost-saving advantages of its digital inkjet technologies for varied home textile applications. Visitors were enthusiastic about the new 3,200-millimeter (mm)-wide JAVELIN® inkjet printer for bedlinen, curtains and upholstery that debuted at the show. There was also significant interest in the new 700-mm-wide PIKE® Decor printer, a digital solution for furniture and panel laminate applications. Also welcomed were high-quality conventional printing innovations, particularly the collection of SpecialScreen® screens for creating aesthetically and sensually appealing wallcovering effects.

In common with SPGPrints’ machine solutions for apparel applications, both the 3,200 mm Javelin and the Pike Decor printers feature the company’s unique Archer® technology for precise delivery of ink. With nozzles 5 mm from the substrate, a wider range of substrates can be run, with minimal chance of print head damage. The Javelin printer operates in scanning mode with an array of 36 Fujifilm Dimatix Samba print heads jetting ink in variable drop sizes (2 pL-10 pL) at resolutions of up to 1,200 x 1,200 dots per inch. Thanks to its capability of delivering small drop sizes of highly concentrated inks, Archer technology combines very smooth gradations with a wider color gamut than the HD-gamut of other digital textile printing solutions using only six colors.

Jos Notermans, commercial manager digital textiles at SPGPrints, comments: “Heimtextil was the ideal occasion to introduce our wider version of the Javelin inkjet printer. In home deco markets, we are seeing the same trends towards customization, demands for shorter lead-times, and more frequent design changes — just like in fashion, where these trends have been a catalyst for printing digitally. Visitors saw for themselves how the Javelin digital textile printer, with its maximum 600 square meters per hour output speed and fine-tuned inks, provided the perfect platform for addressing these demands, thanks especially to its repeatable high quality and flexibility. Live demonstrations showed precision when printing blotches, geometrics, fine lines and smooth gradations.”

SPGPrints’ Archer Print Head Program provides a two-and-a-half-year guarantee on the print heads in combination with the use of accredited inks. Javelin can use reactive, acid or disperse inks manufactured by SPGPrints for optimum performance of the printer on different fabrics.

Other benefits of the new Javelin include its stability for printing large quantities, and efficiency for samples and test-runs. Manufacturers recognized the printer’s potential to accelerate time-to-market and bring about end-to-end supply chain cost-reductions.

Home deco beyond textiles

SPGPrints also unveiled details of the new 700 mm-wide Pike700 Decor digital inkjet printer for laminates, which employs the same Archer technology as the PIKE printer for textiles and the Javelin printers. The Pike700 Decor printer for laminates uses a central impression cylinder with up to ten colors to apply graphic images, textures and protective coatings to laminates. These can be used to create a wide variety of effects including — among others — stone, wood, brick and ceramic tiles, to enable maximum creativity, cost-effectively. A wide range of protective coatings may be applied for gloss, matt, satin and silk effects, enhancing the printed images. Textures may also be added to create additional verisimilitude to furniture and other surfaces.

The Pike printer delivers the digital advantages of cost-effective short runs, fast changeovers, minimal waste, fast time-to-market, streamlined logistics, reduced stock-holding and warehousing.

Rotary screen printing remains an essential process for producing relief effects, especially for wallcovering. For this market, SPGPrints presented its SpecialScreen range of nickel rotary screens that combine high mesh-count with a large hole size, enabling fine and detailed printing with large paste particles, without risk of blockage. Samples showed how the SpecialScreen excelled at reproducing smooth tonal gradations, fine outline printing, as well as puff, tactile, glitter and reflective effects that offer enhanced aesthetic and sensual appeal.

The SpecialScreen programme, like all SPGPrints’ screens, offers high strength, durability, stability at high print speeds and the potential for high mesh-counts, thanks to their electroformed-nickel composition.

SPGPrints also unveiled its new inline embossing calender unit, for applying 3-D effects to PVC-coated substrates with minimal waste of material and time. Perfect embossing register with the printed design is achieved within 30 meters of the start of production and maintained throughout the run. In addition, the calender is designed for fast setup times. Embossing rollers can be exchanged within four minutes, and synchronized for production without technical expertise, thanks to a fully automatic positioning system.

Bas Hoijtink, commercial manager industrial applications, SPGPrints comments: “We received much interest from wallcovering manufacturers from all over the world, especially South and East Asia, Turkey and Iran. They were captivated by the creative possibilities and quality assurance offered by the SpecialScreen range in combination with the bestLEN laser engraver. And, with the addition of the embossing calender to the machine programme, they saw in SPGPrints a partner capable of providing a lean, productive manufacturing solution at every step in the workflow.”

Posted January 26, 2017

Source: SPGPrints

iMaster Mini: First Time Right In Sampling = First Time Right In Production

COESFELD, Germany — January 26, 2017 — Fast and safe introductions of new textile products into operational production regularly provides textile finishers with challenges. The articles are introduced into production machines after a successfully-completed sample phase in the laboratory. In such cases deviations in the color and / or the colorfastness regularly occur, as do differences in the feel and volume of the textile products or changing appearances on the surface. Transfer of the functional parameters and settings from laboratory prototype equipment to the production machines are critical. This is because the machine types differ in equipment technology, in equipment design and in technical fittings. Pump sizes, liquor ratios, liquor volume, nozzle types and sizes generally differ very strongly in practice.

The Thies development team has developed the iMaster mini with this background.

The concept used in the iMaster H2O production machine, which is established worldwide, was consistently transferred to the iMaster mini.

The iMaster mini offers:

  • an identical liquor volume;
  • the same functions;
  • the same goods transport; and
  • a comparable liquor ratio.

As a result, the results for the iMaster mini, which has a capacity of between 20 and 80 kilograms (kg), are reproducible on the iMaster H2O production machine with its capacities of between 100 and 2000 kg. All wet treatment processes (pretreatment, bleaching, dyeing) in addition to efficient rinsing and cleaning processes at varying liquor ratios can be carried out. This enables flexible design of the treatment process and decreases the chemical consumption and the use of textile auxiliaries to a necessary minimum.

Infeed of dyes and chemicals takes place with the aid of the Smart Dose System from Thies, as in the case of the iMaster H2O. Dosing of the products can be set precisely to individual requirements thanks to the use of user-friendly program technology. Further advantages of the Smart Dose System are the reduced dosing times and improved equalities.

An additional tank fitted with a dry salt injector is provided for the addition of powdery substances such as Glauber salt. At the beginning of the batch the substance is manually filled into the additional tank. Transfer into the equipment takes place automatically without the machine operator having to intervene further.

It should be underlined that the iMaster mini can be operated with the same nozzle types used by the iMaster H2O production machine. The nozzles can even be exchanged between the machines if required.

The standard fittings provided on the iMaster mini also include the proven 100-percent batching tank. The treatment used in the downstream process can therefore be prepared in parallel. The transfer time for a bath changeover reduces considerably, time savings of up to 22 percent can be achieved.

An automatic filter system is fitted to the iMaster mini liquor circulation as for the iMaster H2O.  This continually frees the treatment liquor of fluff and contaminants. The filter is cleaned automatically. Process-related monitoring of the filter contamination was developed in this context. Automated detection of an increased degree of contamination in the filter basket initiates the cleaning process. Manual cleaning of the filter after or before every batch is no longer required.

The iMaster mini can be operated with a filling capacity from a nominal 20 kg up to 80 kg. The machine’s fully automatic loading adaptation enables this variability.

The iMaster mini’s functional scope can optionally be extended using all existing monitoring and measuring systems. All the extensions are used to analyze the processes more transparently and optimize them if necessary. Rinsing, washing and dying vats are measured online, analyzed continuously and presented graphically.

If required the iMaster mini, and also the production equipment, can be fitted with the newly-developed T380 control unit. This control unit processes complex functions and provides a web interface. The T380 is fitted with a so-called program designer. Individual functions in the form of graphic elements can be quickly arranged using drag-and-drop to create a dyeing program.

Further features in the new control unit include a high-resolution 12-inch touchscreen display in addition to a QuadCore processor and a Gigabit ethernet connection.

An iMaster mini and an iMaster H2O are available for trials to all those interested in the company’s technical center at the main office in Coesfeld. Comparison dyeing processes clarify the reproducibility between the two machine types. Furthermore, a range of possibilities for wastewater treatment, dosing and dye solution technology can be tested on site.

Posted January 26, 2016

Source: Thies GmbH & Co. KG

Allma With Innovative Cabling Technology At The Tire Technology Expo 2017 In Hanover

KEMPTEN, Germany — January 2017 —The Tire Technology Expo 2017 is the international exhibition and conference for tire construction and tire production. The event from February 14-16, 2017 will provide a unique insight into state-of- the-art technologies for materials, finishing and machine systems over the entire spectrum of the tire manufacturing process. The Allma trade fair team will welcome you at booth 2056 in hall 2 and looks forward to presenting you the latest developments in the tire cord twisting and cabling processes.

The Cable Corder CC4 with patented energy saving technology stands for highest profitability. The Cable- Corder CC4, which has been awarded the Saurer E3 label for triple added value, has won over the market. The innovative technology allows for energy cost savings of up to 50 percent and reduces the number of yarn breaks by up to 50 percent. Furthermore, it offers low noise emission and simple machine handling. With the patented energy saving upgrade package, the great number of Allma CC3 cabling machines that are in use can be retrofitted with the CC4 technology.

Further innovative developments are the production of balanced 3-ply tire cord in a single-stage process as well as the possibility to produce hybrid yarns both in the two-for-one and cabling process.

The Allma trade fair team takes pleasure in welcoming its customers and interested visitors to booth 2056 and informing them on the future twisting and cabling technology.

Posted January 25, 2017

Source: Saurer

New Measure Impacting Commercial Laundries In New York City Takes Effect January 31

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — January 24, 2017 — Following months of discussions and coordination among TRSA and the New York City government to mitigate the regulatory impact, a new law goes into effect January 31, 2017 that licenses and sets standards for commercial and on-premise laundries serving hotels, hospitals, restaurants and other businesses within the city.

Since press reports spurred this bill, TRSA worked to inform city officials about actual practices, to prevent unnecessary burdens on commercial laundries operating within and serving customers in New York City. For example, rather than have the Commissioner of the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) establish standards of cleanliness for linens, uniforms and other textiles, those standards will be based TRSA’s industry-leading Hygienically Clean certification.

Following earlier teleconferences and webinars, TRSA organized a meeting on January 11 of laundry operators and city officials at the Department of Consumer Affairs offices to discuss implementation.

Several key issues were discussed:

  • There are two licenses, one for laundries operating within New York City and a second for laundries delivering within the city including those operating in the surrounding states.
  • These licensing requirements apply to both commercial and on-premise laundries including on-premise laundries in hotels, gyms and other businesses.
  • All laundries are required to tag delivery trucks and thousands of laundry carts with a company’s license number. Laundries operating within the city are open to DCA inspection while only the vehicles delivering from laundries processing outside the city may be inspected.
  • The application process requires that all laundries certify legal compliance with safety and wage requirements for the jurisdiction in which they operate.

“Hotel laundries are liable under the new law, whether they realize it or not,” said TRSA President and CEO Joseph Ricci. “In terms of hotels, roughly 70-75 percent of the hotels actually have laundries that would require licensing.”

TRSA expects the new licensing and regulations to impact more than 50 commercial laundries serving New York City and hundreds of smaller, on-premise laundries operated by hotels, gyms and other businesses. TRSA is available to assist laundries that serve city businesses with any questions about compliance.

TRSA represents an $18-billion industry employing nearly 200,000 people at more than 1,500 facilities nationwide. The industry reaches every major business and industrial region and municipality in the country.

Most Americans benefit at least once a week from the cleanliness and safety provided by the industry—through its laundering and delivery of reusable linens, uniforms, towels, floor mats and other products for the healthcare, hospitality and industrial/manufacturing sectors. TRSA member companies’ services minimize environmental impacts on air, water and solid waste disposal while reducing costs for millions of customers.

TRSA’s industry-leading Hygienically Clean certifications recognize textile services companies’ commitment to cleanliness through laundry plant inspection and third party, quantified biological testing. The certification process verifies plant processes used in these facilities meet appropriate hygienically clean standards and best management practices (BMPs) across all laundry customer market segments.

Posted January 25, 2017

Source: TRSA

Chad Clinehens Named Zweig Group’s President And CEO; Jamie Claire Kiser Named Director Of Consulting

FAYETTEVILLE, AR. — January 25, 2017 — Zweig Group, a global leader in products and services to the architecture, engineering and professional services consulting industry, announced today that Chad Clinehens has been named president and CEO, and that Jamie Claire Kiser takes the reins as director of Consulting.

While this is an important move in terms of leadership transition, it does not mean that Mark Zweig, the firm’s Founder, will step back from the company. Zweig will assume the role of chairman, and will remain heavily involved with Zweig Group as it strives to make 2017 one of the best years in the firm’s history.

Announcing the appointment, Zweig said: “Chad is the right guy for the job. Over the past four years he has proved himself as our head of consulting, marketing, and more recently, Chief Operating Officer of the company. He is respected by our clients and employees alike.”

Clinehens started with Zweig Group in 2013 with an initial focus on the consulting business, where he made a number of changes, adding staff and new services that resulted in growth of 233 percent in that category. As he expanded his role, he re-engineered nearly all the other product and service areas, aiding the company in an overall 36 percent growth through 2016 — and projects doubling that in 2017.

“I am honored that I have been chosen to follow in the footsteps of an industry icon like Mark Zweig,” Clinehens said. “I am also thrilled that he will continue to serve the industry and our clients and that I will be able to rely on his counsel going forward as he is an exceptional leader, role model and friend.”

Regarding Kiser’s appointment, Clinehens sees a horizon of unlimited potential.

“Jamie Claire’s new role recognizes the growth of the company and the need for strong leadership across all of our consulting service areas so that they can be taken to the next level,” Clinehens said. “She has done a phenomenal job building one of our strongest growth areas, Mergers and Acquisitions, and I am confident that leadership will now drive bigger results for the rest of our consulting services.”

Posted January 25, 2017

Source: Zweig Group

Canada’s Largest Apparel And Textile Sourcing Show Announces Major Expansion As Canadian Industry Imports Reach All-Time High

TORONTO — January 25, 2017 — The apparel and textile industry is alive and well — and thriving — in Canada. That’s the message of organizers of Canada’s largest apparel and textile sourcing show, Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada (ATSC), which successfully debuted in Toronto in August 2016 with more than 200 booths of merchandise and in excess of 1,800 attendees.

With Canadian imports of clothing, textile and footwear reaching an all-time high in 2016 of CAD$2.1 billion, ATSC has announced that it has secured a 50 percent increase in exhibit space at Toronto’s International Centre for this year’s show, which runs August 21-23, 2017. According to show organizers, the decision to expand was driven by positive exhibitor and visitor feedback, strong attendance and a renewed commitment from international manufacturers and industry partners such as the Canadian Apparel Federation, TESTEX, WRAP, Brands for Canada and Fashion Business Inc.

Produced by JP Communications, Inc., North America’s leading publisher of business to business trade platforms TopTenWholesale.com and Manufacturer.com, the apparel, textile and fashion event is the first of its kind in Canada. It is also the first Canadian trade show to be launched by an online b2b trade platform, which “fueled the massive and engaged databases of TopTenWholesale.com and Manufacturer.com to help deliver a hugely successful event,” said Jason Prescott, CEO of JP Communications.

ATSC was introduced to provide Canadian businesses with the convenience of connecting with international suppliers on their home turf, Prescott explained. “Now, Canadian companies have the luxury of staying local and avoiding expensive and unnecessary international travel,” he said. “The event connects Canada to the world of global trade, all in Toronto.”

A comprehensive trade show and conference, ATSC 2017 will bring to Canada hundreds of apparel and textile manufacturers from around the world, including China, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Colombia, Peru and many more. Through an impressive platform of seminars and sessions, attendees can make global industry connections, and gain the insights needed to navigate the international sourcing process.

New for 2017 will be a leading edge trends showcase featuring the latest and greatest in apparel and textiles and a high-profile roster of international speakers. A fashion show and design contest will also be held, featuring items available to be sourced at the event as well as fashions from local designers and students from many of the Toronto-based fashion schools partnering with the event for the second-consecutive year.

“The Canadian market presents sizable investment opportunities for producers worldwide,” Prescott said, citing reports that show the country’s annual population growth holding steady at about one percent or more than 339,000 people and Ontario’s population alone projected to grow by 30.1 percent, or almost 4.2 million for a total of more than 17.9 million, over the next 26 years.

ATSC is supported by many international governmental associations headed by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textile and Apparel (CCCT) and the Bangladesh High Commission, led by Dewan Mahmud, First Secretary (Commercial) at Bangladesh High Commission.

According to Jiang Hui, Chairman of CCCT, the success of the premier edition of ATSC has given his organization “strong confidence” to bring an increased number of high-quality Chinese producers to the show in 2017. “The growth of the Canadian market and its unique business opportunities are attractive to Chinese manufacturers,” he said.

Exhibitor Trish Concannon, Executive Director of Fashion Business Inc., said, “ATSC in Toronto had impressive traffic, the seminars were all informative and well attended, and connections with great people were made. We look forward to returning again in 2017.”

For attendees such as Pamela Bokser, Sourcing Director for Giant Tiger Limited, with more than 200 stores in Canada, ATSC was a great example of Canadians supporting Canadian-based shows. “With an event like this, now I’m finally given the option to stay in Canada over traveling to other sourcing events abroad – I loved this show,” she said.

Posted January 25, 2017

Source: Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada

Arkema’s Technical Polymers Business Introduces New Kynar® Fluoropolymer Powder Coatings

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. — January 25, 2017 —“For several decades, Arkema has been a well-known supplier of Rilsan® Fine Powders specialty polyamide powder coatings,” said Adrien Lapeyre, global market manager for Arkema’s technical polymer powders. “We are now pleased to add a new range of Kynar® fluoropolymer powder coatings to enhance our portfolio and to position purselves as true solution providers for the industry,” said Lapeyre. “Until now, our flagship polyamide 11 powder coatings have enabled us to become the industry benchmark for heavy duty durability, impact resistance and flexibility. We now add extreme chemical resistance and inertness to our list of features,” he noted.

Kynar® PVDF is very well known globally as a premium fluoropolymer brand offering extreme resistance to chemicals, UV exposure, acids and bases. Included in the new powder product line are Kynar Flex® 2850 PC and Kynar® ADX Flex 281targeting applications which require varying levels of flexibility, adhesion, and differing application methods. Both spray and dip coating options are available as well as primerless options using Arkema’s patented Kynar® ADX technology. Kynar Flex® 2850PC can be spray applied in thicker layers than most fluoropolymers, making it a ‘process friendly’ powder coating.

The new Kynar® PVDF powder coatings should be considered for the protection of small metal chemical storage tanks, high purity manufacturing components, valves, pumps, ducts, and other chemical handling or mining equipment subjected to acids, halogenated chemicals, petrochemicals, continued abrasion, and continuous exposure temperatures of up to 95°C. Kynar Flex® 2850 PC powder coatings copolymer resin may be safely used in articles intended for repeated contact with food, per Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1, part 177.2600, and is USP Class 6 compliant for applications in the biotech industry.

Posted January 25, 2017

Source: Arkema

OEKO-TEX® Announces Partnership With ZDHC

ZURICH — January 20, 2017 — OEKO-TEX® is pleased to announce that it is joining the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Program. OEKO-TEX® has long supported the vision of globally implementing sustainable/green chemistry and best practices in the textile, apparel, and footwear industries in order to protect consumers, workers, and the environment. OEKO-TEX® looks forward to collaboration with other leading brands and contributors that are also members of the ZDHC Program. Collectively, we believe that industry-wide change in responsible chemicals management, sustainability, and transparency is possible.

Since 1992, OEKO-TEX® has been committed to helping companies produce safer textiles and operate more sustainably. After twenty-five years, the STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is the global benchmark for textile products that have been tested to be free from harmful levels of more than 300 concerning chemicals. The latest annual update to the STANDARD 100, announced earlier this month, includes changes that more fully support the ZDHC goals.

“OEKO-TEX® has long been committed to helping companies reduce the use of toxic chemicals throughout their supply chains,” says Georg Dieners, OEKO-TEX® General Secretary. “We look forward to engaging actively with the ZDHC and its other members to achieve the milestones set forth in the Joint Roadmap to eliminate hazardous chemicals from the supply chain by 2020.”

Posted January 23, 2017

Source: Oeko-Tex

Strong Growth In China Attracts Exhibitors To Intertextile Shanghai’s Premium Wool Zone

HONG KONG — January 23, 2017 — Across Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics’ wide range of product categories, many of the industry’s biggest names are returning to the 2017 Spring Edition following strong results at last year’s two fairs and reports of continued strong demand in China. The distinctive product zones that have been well-appreciated by exhibitors for generating more business return again, with the International Hall (hall 5.2) featuring All About Sustainability, Functional Lab, Premium Wool Zone and Verve for Design, while Accessories Vision and Beyond Denim are in halls 8.1 and 6.2, respectively.

The Premium Wool Zone perhaps best encapsulates the benefits of exhibiting at the fair for high-end overseas suppliers. Many exhibitors at the preceding edition last October reported growth remained strong in China and that orders were still being placed at the fair, including Harrisons of Edinburgh who return this March. Mr James Dunsford of Harrisons commented at the fair: “The feedback here for our products has been very positive for us. We are targeting sales of small amounts to high-end, premium customers, and we managed to capture some at the fair, so it’s been good.”

Many exhibitors in the Premium Wool Zone last year emphasised the differences in consumer preferences around wool products in China, making the fair vital to understand the market’s needs. Some of the wool and cashmere fabrics exhibitors from Peru and the UK already confirmed to partake in the fair include Aris Industrial, Beijing Vitality Textiles, Harrisons of Edinburgh, Huddersfield Fine Worsteds, Loa Hai Shing, Merino Brothers and Scabal.

Beyond Denim’s stature as effective platform for Asian denim market grows

While the Premium Wool Zone has been a mainstay of the fair for a number of years now, Beyond Denim is a relative newcomer, reflecting this product’s growing importance in the industry. This edition’s Beyond Denim is expected to contain around 100 exhibitors from China and abroad, with products including denim yarn, as well as stretch, embroidered, jacquard and knit denim fabrics on offer. Again, some of the industry’s leading producers will feature here such as Orta Anadolu from Turkey, China’s Advance Denim, Changzhou Henglun Textile, Jiangsu Zhongheng Dyeing & Finishing, Knit Denim Hengliang Textile and Prosperity Textile, while from Pakistan Diamond Denim by Sapphire, Diamond Fabrics and Indigo Textile are amongst those exhibiting.

Orta Anadolu in particular achieved strong success at last year’s Spring Edition. Mr Ömer Murat Sözeri commented at the time: “We joined Intertextile Shanghai as we believe this is the biggest and most effective textile fair in China and Asia. We were one of the busiest booths last edition, and this time it’s the same thing, so we’ve achieved what we were hoping for. Being part of Beyond Denim is effective for us too.” He continued: “We have many opportunities in China with the local brands; overseas brands selling in China have a lot of potential, it’s unlimited really.”

All About Sustainability’s effectiveness has also attracted leading brands to return to the zone this time around. Hohenstein Institute, Intertek, TESTEX and SGS are among those returning to the Educational Zone of All About Sustainability, which will also feature an ecoBoutique display area showcasing eco-friendly garments and a Forum Space for presentations on the latest products, services and market information.

Around 300 domestic and overseas functional fabrics suppliers to feature

Like denim, the popularity of functional fabrics continues to rise, especially with Chinese consumers. The fair’s Functional Lab reflects this trend, and will feature two pavilions hosted by the Gyeongbuk Natural Color Industry Institute and Dyetec (Korea Dyeing & Finishing Technology Institute) from Korea. Functional Lab is the home of overseas suppliers of activewear fabrics and production technology, while Chinese exhibitors are in hall 7.1. In total around 300 suppliers in the functional fabrics category will feature at the fair.

Adding to this product diversity are four concurrent textile fairs taking place in the same venue: Yarn Expo Spring (hall 5.1), Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition (hall 4.2), CHIC (halls 1, 2, 3 & 4.1) and PH Value (hall 3).

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition 2017 is co-organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; and the China Textile Information Centre.

Posted January 24, 2017

Source: Messe Frankfurt (HK)

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