Texworld Evolution Paris Is Set To Return Full Force To Paris Expo Porte De Versailles From February 5th To 7th, 2024

PARIS — November 7, 2023 — Exhibitors at Texworld and Apparel Sourcing Paris have rapidly responded, with a remarkable 75 percent of exhibition space already booked by September. This surge in enthusiasm clearly underlines the truly international aspect of this edition as well as the Asian textile industry’s keen interest in strengthening its connections with European markets. For buyers, this event gains even more strategic importance as it offers a valuable opportunity for contact and exchange with international suppliers of fabrics, materials, and finished products. This interaction is pivotal for shaping and creating their Spring-Summer 2025 collections. The trends presentation and the international conference program are a real asset for a complete experience.

Leading fashion sourcing nations will converge in Paris As they do every year, China, India, Türkiye, Korea, along with Indonesia, Pakistan, and Thailand, will all be represented. Major national pavilions, such as the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO) for Turkish manufacturers and the Korean Federation of Textile Industries (KOFOTI), have confirmed their participation. Additionally, Apparel Sourcing Paris will see a growing number of Hong Kong manufacturers, with six already confirming their attendance. At Texworld Paris, which expects over 700 exhibitors, we’ll witness representation across 13 sectors, with a noticeable increase in knitwear, primarily due to the rise of casual wear in recent years. The same goes for activewear performance textiles, which are now part of fashion collections alongside sportswear.

A new hall layout

A notable feature of this February 2024 session is the consolidation of both fairs on two levels in Hall 7 (7.2 and 7.3) at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. This configuration makes it easier for visitors to locate the specific expertise and product types they seek. The central area will host cross-disciplinary activities and offerings, including the Denim Village and the Elite sector. Trend forums will be distributed across the two levels, showcasing top proposals by sector. The T-Club area will facilitate business exchanges at Messe Frankfurt France events. Last but not least, the convenient proximity to the heart of the French capital ensures easy access for European and international buyers to these textile industry events.

Sustainable Development: Guiding Visitors with Econogy

For the past 15 years, the international Messe Frankfurt Group has championed sustainability, guiding trade fair visitors toward manufacturers offering sustainable solutions, and is now focusing on Econogy. This concept, that combines ecology and economic development, has become the framework for the Texpertise Network. Econogy will also play a pivotal role in guiding Texworld Evolution Paris towards sustainable development and structuring the sourcing methods of its sourcing platform.

The Econogy Finder, for instance, will allow visitors to access an online directory of suppliers who produce textiles sustainably. Exhibitor stands that meet these criteria will be clearly marked with visible Econogy symbols. The event will feature several conferences on sustainability, giving the floor to certifiers, industry experts, and NGOs to raise awareness of sustainability challenges, present solutions, and share innovative experiences in production and distribution sectors.

Posted: November 7, 2023

Source: Messe Frankfurt

Functional Fabric Fair Wraps Up Successful Fall Edition In Portland With Increased Attendee And Exhibitor Participation

NORWALK, CT — November 7, 2023 — Functional Fabric Fair, powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS®, the premier trade-exclusive sourcing event in the US dedicated the high performance functional fabrics and the latest textile development trends for the apparel industry, successfully concluded its fall edition from November 1-2, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland with increased attendee and exhibitor participation. This edition featured over 265 highly vetted suppliers, marking the largest in its history, and it unveiled groundbreaking trends and innovations in textile development for the Autumn/Winter 2025 seasons.

The event welcomed more than 2,000 industry professionals, alongside an array of the top textile suppliers, providing them with a platform to present their latest product offerings and advancements, ultimately fostering valuable connections and collaborations. “Functional Fabric Fair gives us a great opportunity to reintroduce ourselves to the next generation of people who will be making the decisions that are going to effect the environment—having students here and new designers, that’s who we have to have!” – Chad Doub, Naia from Eastman

Under the overarching theme of “Evolution and Revolution: From Membranes to the Carbon Story,” Functional Fabric Fair’s Fall 2023 edition delivered cutting-edge insights. Two notable new additions to the event were the Innovation Sphere and the Footwear Forum, accompanied by a robust conference program featuring distinguished experts and networking opportunities.

Innovation Sphere (NEW)

This section, drawing substantial foot traffic, served as a dynamic hub where the previously unseen became evident. Renowned industry players such as Bemis Associates, Beyond Surface Technologies, Concept III, Dimension-Polyant, Dyntex GmBH, Fibe Limited, Grandetex Development, HOYU TEXTILE, HWA Fune Industry, Imbotex, Mitsui & Co. Italia S.p.A., Monarch Flyway, Modern Meadow, Nyguard, OceanSafe, Phoenix Innovative Materials Inc., Polycore, LLC., Rheon Labs, Teo Sports SRL, and Taiwan Axroma showcased their innovations.

Footwear Forum (NEW)

A brand-new addition to the show highlighted leading footwear suppliers and showcased top-performing footwear textiles and accessories. Products were carefully selected covering essential areas in the industry.

Performance Forum

The Performance Forum made its well-known appearance on the show floor, showcasing the top performing fabrics and textiles in the active and outdoor apparel industry hand selected for our 13 categories by our jury. Participants had the opportunity to sample these products and request swatches by scanning a QR code through the digital platform, the Loop.

Struktur Lounge: Struktur Lounge by the Struktur Society provided a collaborative and safe space for creative minds in attendance to share forward-thinking ideas. Struktur’s mission is to elevate, nurture, and connect those who are shaping the future of design, art, music and innovation.

Outdoor Innovators Spotlight: Functional Fabric Fair’s Outdoor Innovators Spotlight celebrated decades of innovation in the outdoor industry, exploring the evolution of waterproofing and membranes for outdoor clothing and gear. The spotlight featured the transformation from early animal fur to modern solutions pioneered by companies like Abercrombie & Fitch, GORE-TEX, Marmot and more.

The educational conference programming included 17 expert-led sessions from topics ranging on trends in colors and materials to sustainability, business development and much more. Some notable sessions included   Sustainable Myths and Realities: Making Sense from a Whole Lot of Noise presented by Kevin Myette of Bluesign Technologies AG, Unseen: Discover What Lies Beneath to Emerge Colorfully Optimistic for AW 2024/2025 presented by Tannese Williams of Pantone, and a panel with brand and legal leaders discussing Waterproofing – Development Claims and Legal Issues.

“The quality and curation of our conference program are unmatched, bringing the textile community together at the only North American fabric-focused event, where industry professionals gather to advance their knowledge,” stated Steve McCullough, the Event Director of Functional Fabric Fair. “Our events stand out as a meticulously curated trade show, where exhibitors undergo stringent vetting to ensure the highest quality resources for our attendees. We were very proud to introduce more top exhibiting companies into the Functional Fabric Fair ecosystem. Our event embodies the principles of sustainability and community collaboration, making it the go-to sourcing fair for functional fabrics, accessories and so much more.”

As the global hub for textile innovation and sustainability, Functional Fabric Fair remains dedicated to environmentally conscious practices partnering with meeting centers that are dedicated to minimaxing waste and boosting efficiencies. In a significant stride towards a greener future, all exhibitor booths and other elements of the fair were constructed from 100% recycled materials, resulting in a 0% carbon footprint for the show floor. This commitment to eco-friendly initiatives exemplifies a resounding call to action for the entire industry.

Functional Fabric Fair, powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS®, continues to be a driving force in the textile industry, connecting visionaries, brands, and suppliers to pave the way for a sustainable and innovative future. Upcoming US Functional Fabric Fair events include:

Functional Fabric Fair Spring: April 17-18, 2024, in Portland

Functional Fabric Fair Summer: July 16-17, 2024, in New York

Functional Fabric Fair Fall: November 20-21 2024, in Portland

Posted: November 7, 2023

Source: RX (Reed Exhibitions)

Highlights Of DOMOTEX — Home Of Flooring

HANNOVER, Germany — November 7, 2023 — The global trade fair for carpets and floor coverings will once again open its doors in Hannover from January 11-14, 2024. During the annual DOMOTEX Preview , Saskia Krolop, DOMOTEX spokeswoman, and Sonia Wedell-Castellano, Global Director of DOMOTEX events worldwide, revealed which highlights are in store for visitors during the 34th edition. Other speakers included interior designer and trend expert Holly Becker, Managing Director of Kronoflooring GmbH Markus Oberbauer, Managing Partner and Shareholder of Paulig Teppichweberei Theresa Paulig and Chairman of the Board of the MEGA-Gruppe Volker König.

Roundabout 1,000 exhibitors from 130 nations will participate in January – including many market leaders such as Tisca Austria, ABC Italia, Javi Home, Rezas, Oriental Weavers, Merinos, Otto Golze, Lalee, Amorim, SwissKrono, MeisterWerke, Design Parquet, Republic, mFLor, Neuhofer, SELIT, Välinge and many more. In addition, DOMOTEX offers a variety of inspiring and informative special displays, which provide important stimuli for the day-to-day business of all participants. These include THE GREEN COLLECTION , the RETAILERS’ PARK and the Mood Spaces designed by Holly Becker . A particular highlight of the upcoming event will be Insight Italy. For the first time, DOMOTEX – Home of Flooring will present a dedicated country focus, providing insights into the trends, designs and innovations of the Italian carpet and flooring industry.

Insight Italy: Experience Italian trends up close at DOMOTEX 2024

In January 2024, visitors can look forward to the premiere of the new Insight concept. “Have you ever wondered why a material, a design or a specific product is well received in one country but doesn’t really appeal in another? Our Insight concept gets to the bottom of these questions by getting to know a country in detail,” explains Sonia Wedell-Castellano, emphasizing the intended ambition of the new special display: “We want to provide exclusive insights into the individual markets to help our visitors to better understand them and find their way around in these markets. In addition, the special display serves as a source of inspiration and is intended to promote exchange within the community.”

What’s Insight Italy?

With a total of 600 m² in the halls 2 and 22, design-oriented and creative Italy will kick the new concept off. With extraordinary trend presentations by Italian designer Camilla Bellini and interior designer Gaia Miacola, an exhibition by materials expert Materially, collaborations with interior and industry media, a cozy networking area and inspiring contributions in the DOMOTEX on Stage conference program, architects, interior designers and buyers in particular will have to use all their senses to grasp Insight Italy.

“At Insight Italy, we are focusing on the importance of materials in interior design. Through contributions from designers and material experts such as Materially, we want to provide new perspectives and ideas and show the contribution of Italy in the field of sustainable carpets and floor coverings,” explains Andreas Züge, General Manager Hannover Fairs International GmbH. The latter is the focus of the exhibition “Il cielo in una stanza” (“The sky in a room”), in which Materially takes participants on a journey through Italian research on sustainable flooring solutions.

Nonstop from Milan to Hannover & back: Exclusive charter flights during DOMOTEX

For visitors from Italy, DOMOTEX 2024 is offering direct flights from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Hannover (HAJ) every morning and evening from 10 to 13 January 2024. The flights can be booked as a one-way trip or including a return flight for 270 euros each way via the following platforms:

  • www.skyalps.com/it/
  • www.skyscanner.it
  • www.momondo.it
  • www.opodo.it
  • www.booking.com/
  • www.flug.check24.de/

The global flooring community meets in January

For decades, DOMOTEX in Hannover has been the meeting point and platform for the entire global flooring industry and is the only event worldwide to successfully unite the worlds of carpets and floor coverings in one place. With 1,000 international exhibitors and inspiring special displays, the event in January 2024 will once again offer all trade fair participants not only a comprehensive and unique market overview of all product segments, but will also prove once again that it continues to be the industry’s most important trade, innovation and trend platform.

Sonia Wedell-Castellano concluded her contribution to the DOMOTEX Preview with an invitation to all visitors: “Join us at DOMOTEX! Come to Hannover – find out about the latest trends and new products and exchange ideas with exhibitors and participants. It’s definitely worth it!”

DOMOTEX | Home of Flooring

DOMOTEX 2024 will take place from January 11 to 14 at the Hannover exhibition center.

Posted: November 7, 2023

Source: Deutsche Messe AG

The Human Touch: AATCC Webinar On Haptics & Textiles Unravels The Mysteries Of Tactile Sensation

LEIPZIG, Germany — November 7, 2023 — How do we define, determine, and digitize the tactile sense in the textile industry? How do textile experts capture the subjective aspects of the human touch perception and transform these into useful data that can be reproduced at scale? Due to its subjective nature, reliably measuring the human sense of touch has long been a challenge.

In a premiere two-day webinar, eight international textile experts will come together in an AATCC digital forum to explore ways to change our modus operandi regarding the most indefinable sense, the sense of touch. The event delves into the nuances of how humans experience the feel of fabrics, how we can measure this subjective experience, and how we can leverage the measured data to improve and unify product quality in a digital setting.

Distinguished Lineup from Industry and Academia: Geared toward a target audience of both, industry newcomers as well as seasoned professionals, the webinar boasts a diverse mix of per-spectives from the industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to glean insights from industry professionals, including esteemed speakers from Adidas, Black Swan Textiles, Cotton Incorpo-rated, Dokuz Eylül University, emtec Electronic, Lenzing, and the Technical University of Dres-den.

Event Highlights include:

  • Exploration of Current Testing Methods: An exploration of effective testing methods and measuring instruments currently used in the field to test the haptics of various fabrics with varying structures
  • Critical Examination of Advantages and Disadvantages: A critical examination of the pros and cons associated with different measuring methods
  • New Ideas on How to Effectively Leverage Sample Data: Learn innovative ways to utilize haptic test results for enhancing quality assurance and product development.
  • Solutions for Digital Integration: Discover new approaches for applying a never seen before digital hand-feel management system at scale
  • Live Demonstration: Watch a live demonstration of the emtec TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer, a digital haptic testing instrument designed by the German manufacturer emtec Electronic. En-gage in discussions surrounding its application and results.

Registration Details:

Early registration is now open and will close on November 29. Industry professionals, researchers, and textile enthusiasts are encouraged to register early to secure a spot and enjoy special Early Bird pricing. To register and for more information, visit https://www.aatcc.org/aatcc-events/haptics/.

The webinar will take place on both days from 9 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. (EST) resp. from 2 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. (UTC/GMT +1).

Posted: November 7, 2023

Source: emtec Electronic GmbH

PrimaLoft Taps Industry Veteran Anne Cavassa As New President

Anne Cavassa

LATHAM, N.Y. — November 7, 2023 — PrimaLoft Inc., a global supplier of advanced material technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne Cavassa as the company’s new president. Cavassa joins CEO Mike Joyce in a strategic move that reinforces PrimaLoft’s commitment to growth, innovation, and sustainability.

“Our company purpose is to balance the intersection of people, products, and the planet,” said Mike Joyce, PrimaLoft CEO. “Anne embodies these beliefs and brings extensive leadership experience from renowned active lifestyle brands. This is an ideal opportunity to bring in a proven leader to help bring PrimaLoft forward to the next level and, for me, she was the only choice.”

Cavassa joins PrimaLoft with an impressive track record of driving growth through her strategic direction and fostering a collaborative environment. She most recently held the title of president of Saucony and has also held leadership positions at Brooks, Nike, and Timberland. Cavassa brings a wealth of experience in both footwear and apparel, from product design and merchandising to customer experience, retail, and brand marketing, all of which is ideally suited to enhance PrimaLoft’s market position.

“I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the exceptional team at PrimaLoft,” Cavassa said. “What drew me to this position is the brand’s rich history of innovation, delivering outstanding performance and sustainable products. I look forward to the opportunity to work with some of the world’s best brands, and I’m particularly excited about our next phase in building brand equity and forging a strong connection with consumers.”

Joyce will continue to lead the company as CEO, focusing on long-term strategic activities and direction. Cavassa will assume responsibility for day-to-day operations, and the two will collaborate closely to advance the company’s growth.

Posted: November 7, 2023

Source: PrimaLoft, Inc.

YKK Center Park’s Furusato-No-Mori (Hometown Forest) Designated Toyama Prefecture’s First Nature Coexistence Site

KUROBE CITY, Japan — November 7, 2023 — Furusato-no-Mori (Hometown Forest), which was established within the Kurobe Manufacturing Center of YKK Corp., was designated a Nature Coexistence Site1 by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment. Of the 122 sites (in 35 prefectures) certified for the first half of FY2023, the first year of the program, two sites in Toyama Prefecture, including Furusato-no-Mori, were certified. The award ceremony was held in Tokyo on October 25.

Furusato-no-Mori (Hometown Forest)

The Kurobe Manufacturing Center is making efforts to encourage and advance coexistence with nature, as defined in the “YKK Group Environmental Vision 2050”2. The goal is to create a “factory in a forest” envisioned by YKK founder Tadao Yoshida by planting 20,000 saplings of 20 species native to Kurobe City and restore the forests and waterside areas on the Kurobe River alluvial fan by the time of the company’s 100th anniversary in 2034.

Elements That Contributed to the Designation

  • Works toward the conservation of living creatures, informed by an understanding of the topography of the Kurobe River alluvial fan, the river environment, etc.
  • Has implemented measures against non-native species and the genetic makeup of the area, such as banning the planting and release of non-native species for the purpose of genetic conservation
  • Engages in independent and regular monitoring efforts in the form of biological surveys (once every four years) and tree surveys (once a year)
  • Used as a site for environmental education
Furusato-no-Mizube (Hometown Waterside)

In August of last year, YKK also joined the “30 by 30 Alliance for Biodiversity”3. The aim of the alliance is to establish a mechanism through which to achieve the international target of conserving at least 30% of land and ocean environments as healthy ecosystems. The designation of Furusato-no-Mori (Hometown Forest) as a Nature Coexistence Site is part of YKK’s efforts toward this goal, and moving forward, the company will continue working toward the achievement of these international targets and the realization of a sustainable society.

YKK Center Park Furusato-no-Mori (Hometown Forest) – Overview

In the past, the Kurobe River alluvial fan had been dotted with small forests and waterside areas that were home to a wide variety of creatures. In an effort to combat the deterioration of the area’s natural environment, YKK’s Kurobe Manufacturing Center began in 2006 to collect the seeds of trees native to the Kurobe River alluvial fan and plant them. Thanks to the work of many employees and members of the local community, a total of 20,000 trees of 20 different types were planted from the years of 2008 to 2012. Since, the center has maintained a purposely hands-off approach, observing the changes to the forest through periodic measurements of tree height and biological surveys. A biological survey conducted in 2019 showed that there were 318 species (including 26 species that are considered endangered in Japan and in Toyama Prefecture) living in the area.

Furusato-no-Mori (Hometown Forest) has also been made available to the public as YKK Center Park, along with an exhibition facility for industrial tourism. The park is also used as a site for environmental education, hosting events for children such as the observation of land/aquatic creatures, and wood board/sign crafting and installation.

1 Japan’s Ministry of the Environment certifies areas where biodiversity is being conserved through private-sector efforts as Nature Coexistence Sites. Implementation of the program began in FY2023. The designated Nature Coexistence Sites, excluding those that are already registered as Protected Areas, are registered in the international database as OECMs (Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures). Ministry of Environment website: https://www.env.go.jp/en/index.html

2 YKK Group Environmental Vision 2050: https://www.ykk.com/english/corporate/csr/c_news/2019/20190625e.html

3 YKK Corporation Joins the “30 by 30 Alliance for Biodiversity” https://www.ykk.co.jp/japanese/corporate/g_news/2022/20220809.html (Japanese Only)

Posted: November 7, 2023

Source: YKK

INDA Releases New North American Nonwovens Industry Outlook Report: Provides analysis across end-use markets through 2027

CARY, N.C. — November 7, 2023 — INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has released a new report, North American Nonwovens Industry Outlook, 2022-2027. This report is the twelfth edition detailing demand data for 2017 through 2022, with forecasts to 2027.

The report provides analysis across all nonwoven end-use markets, providing a comprehensive and accurate view of the total North American nonwovens industry. INDA redesigned this report to support strategic business planning and decision-making. The projections in the report were made by analyzing current market trends and drivers to highlight the market potential in terms of dollar value, units, and volume in both square meters and tonnage.

Tony Fragnito, INDA’s president, said: “This report provides insights on nonwoven demand in the short-life and long-life market segments. The intelligence included in this report is critical for business leaders who manage the assets or operational planning for their organization.”

Mark Snider, INDA’s Chief Market & Research analyst, said: “The nonwovens industry is constantly evolving and innovating. That makes this industry an attractive option for investments and growth. This report will help guide current players and future investors with their business strategies.”

This report includes:

  • Economic and population drivers contributing to market growth over the next 5 years for markets in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
  • Disposable, Filtration, Wipes, Medical and Other applications.
  • Long-Life durable sectors for Transportation, Building and Construction, Furnishings, Geo and Agro Textiles, and Apparel.
  • Key drivers for the demand models and reasons for market upsets like the COVID pandemic.
  • A summary of historical and future trends that will affect the nonwovens market.

For more information or to purchase the new North American Nonwovens Industry Outlook report, visit https://www.inda.org/north-american-nonwovens-industry-outlook-2022-2027/ .

A report, North American Nonwoven Materials Annual Study, was released in May 2023 and includes capacity, production, and trade flow data. This Study is a companion piece to the North American Nonwovens Industry Outlook Report, which includes detailed nonwoven demand statistics and is also now available for purchase. The Annual Study and Outlook Reports are key tools for business leaders looking to have a complete understanding of the nonwovens market – supply, demand, and forecast. For more information or to purchase, visit: https://www.inda.org/north-american-nonwoven-materials-annual-study-2022/

Posted: November 7, 2023

Source: INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

Heimtextil University Contest: Making Young Talents Globally Visible

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany — November 7, 2023 — Unusual materials, functional concepts and fabrics with emotional value: The University Contest gives young talents the unique opportunity to present design concepts at Heimtextil. The participants can give free rein to their creativity in conception and implementation.

From works of double interpretation to modular tufted carpets and the exploration of textiles as a potential memory: Each year students from design universities around the world have the chance to submit their latest and most unusual designs and have their concepts evaluated by a selected expert jury based on a set of criteria. “As trade fair organizer, it is important for us to invest in knowledge transfer. Because creativity must be thought of holistically. The industry needs young and unconventional approaches, which we want to promote and develop with our University Contest format,” says Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies at Messe Frankfurt.

Three finalists exhibit their projects

This year, among the 28 works submitted, three outstanding artists will be given the unique opportunity to present their work free of charge and exclusively at Heimtextil 2024 – and to represent their university. From January 9 to 12 2024, the winners will have the chance to network on an international level and make valuable business contacts thanks to their own exhibition stand in Hall 3.0 in the New & Next area. The entire global industry also benefits from fresh ideas and creative minds that take new paths in thinking and develop marketable ideas.

Creative visions: The successful projects of the University Contest 2023

From unconventional pattern dimensions to functional modular elements and fabrics as a means of communication – three projects with fundamentally different approaches that convinced the jury with their original concepts.

Winner Rebecca Milautzcki describes her work, titled Below the pattern, as follows: “The ambiguity of the work lies in the regulated development scheme and the four defined pattern dimensions that form an aesthetic, constructed formulation of ambiguity. It is enacted through the combination of translucency, materiality and three-dimensionality of the bonding structures.” In her master’s degree in Textile Art / Textile Design, Rebecca Milautzcki developed this project in collaboration with the Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau.

Photo – Rebecca Milautzcki

In addition to the black and white representation, there is also a very colorful and functional design, developed by Tasja Videmšek: “In my project Home textiles inspired by Bauhaus I focused on modularity of products, developing a modular tufted rug which can be freely assembled into different compositions depending on the needs of the space. Inspired by the Bauhaus movement, several design areas were explored, preserving the vision of the movement, and placing it in an environment of a contemporary home”, Videmšek explains her project. She is studying Textile and Fashion Design at the University of Ljubljana and was also able to develop the result as part of her Master’s degree.

Photo – Tasja Videmšek

Svenja Bremen, Master’s graduate in Fashion Design / Costume Design / Textile Design at HAW Hamburg, is the third winner of the contest. She commented on her project as follows: “Soft memories is a design research project in which I explored textiles as a potential memory. It was especially important to me to find a way to embed personal memories into the fabrics to enhance their value and promote respectful interaction. I want the textiles to be much more than mere fabrics; they serve as powerful means of communication, carriers of meaning, and memory.”

Photo – Svenja Bremen

Hall 3.0 offers comprehensive further information on the projects as well as the opportunity to exchange with the young talents.

Heimtextil

International Trade Fair for Home and Contract Textiles

Heimtextil will be held from January 9-12, 2024.

Posted: November 7, 2023

Source: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH

Italian Textile Machinery: Drop In Orders Intake In Third Quarter 2023

MILAN — November 2, 2023 — The textile machinery orders index, as processed by the Economics Department of ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, dropped fully 20 percent during the third quarter of 2023, compared to the same period for July to September 2022. In absolute terms, the index stood at 84.2 points (basis: 2015=100).

This result is due to a reduction in new orders recorded by manufacturers both on the domestic market and abroad. The decrease in orders in Italy came in at 45 percent, whereas the drop was just 13 percent on foreign markets. The absolute value of the index abroad stood at 80.5 points, and 119.4 points in Italy. During the year’s third quarter, new orders reached 3.7 months of assured production.

ACIMIT President Marco Salvadè commented on the data, stating that: “The order index for the period from July to September 2023 confirms a contraction in collected orders that was already evident in previous quarters. What worries us above all is the situation with our domestic market, where the declining trend has persisted for seven consecutive terms. Due to this situation, which does not only concern the textile machinery industry, urgent measures are needed from Italian Government to strengthen the competitiveness of Italian manufacturers.”

As far as foreign markets are concerned, the orders index confirms an overall weakened global demand for textile machinery. Indeed, for the first half of 2023, Italian exports slowed in a variety of essential benchmark markets, such as Turkey, China and the United States.

“The global economic scenario remains negative, as consumers are facing a reduced purchasing power, with investments in the textile sector consequently also slowing down,” Salvadè concluded. “In less than a month, ITMA ASIA + CITME will be held from 19 to 23 November in Shanghai, primed as one of the world’s major trade fairs for the textile machinery industry, with the participation of roughly 60 Italian textile machinery manufacturers. We can expect some significant indications on the industry’s state from this event, which will be staged in one of the strategic markets for textile machinery demand.”

Posted: November 7, 2023

Source: ACIMIT – The Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufactures

French Textile Equipment: Mireille Jautzy, New Secretary General

PARIS — November 7, 2023 — Beginning in October, the French Textile Machinery Association (UCMTF in French) announced the appointment of Mireille Jautzy as Secretary General. She took over from Christian Guinet who had decided to retire.

Hugues Schellenberg, the president, would like to underline, “it is a great opportunity for us to welcome Mireille. She will bring a new approach regards her experience in several industries, on an international level, a great part of her experience has been on top positions, take part to and piloting strategies and significant projects. We chose her for bringing new ideas and the transition with Christian Guinet has been smooth and positive as they had been working together from July this year.

Hugues Schellenberg added it was a significant period while working with Christian Guinet. He had to face the COVID crisis and the particular situation over fairs and international trips. He joined one of our members in 1982 and has been President of our Promotion Committee organizing our road shows, seminars and National pavilions in many fairs and managed our relations with the Textile Press. He took the position of Secretary General in 2019. All our contacts know and appreciate him.

“I am quite sure, they will welcome Mireille who shares the same values than the French Machinery members. She will be a great asset to our members which are exporting, all over the world, most of their machines and services.”

For more information about French Machinery, please visit www.ucmtf.fr

Posted: November 7, 2023

Source: UCMTF – The French Textile Machinery Association

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