Munich Fabric Start and Bluezone closed the final edition held from 24 to 26 January 2023 in Munich, MOC and Zenithalle.
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Visitors at Bluezone
The program recognizes the presence of visitors from Germany and German-speaking countries, and some visitors from other countries, especially Nordic countries.
Despite the widespread market situation and the transport strike that began on the second day of the exhibition in Berlin, the Munich Fabric Start retains its position as an important meeting point for those in the fashion industry and denim.
A positive and busy mood pervaded the show and a festive atmosphere enlivened the crowded party held at the end of the first day of the show, which took place at the exclusive Motorworld venue nearby.
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Visitors at Bluezone
The extensive program of talks and seminars on hot topics in the industry also attracted a large presence of visitors and exhibitors, drawing constant attention from insiders on topics such as major fashion trends, sustainability, circularity, transparency, digital and virtual fashion, among others.
“Munich Fabric Start and Bluezone drew large crowds and we had busy days with serious talks about work, decision making and of course trends, fabrics and quality. new material for 2024,” commented Sebastian Klinders, managing director, Start Fabrics Munich.
Sebastian Klinder, Fabric Startup in Munich
“The sideshow with over 50 top speakers is bigger than ever. Interest in new developments, especially in terms of digitization and sustainability, is high. Our innovation hub, The Keyhouse as well as the new Assyst experience, just to name two, reflect that. The market is going through a massive transformation. We as a trade show are here to actively support this and bring the right people together. We don’t know what the future will bring. What’s even more important to us as a trade show is to deliver safety, stability, and a show of strength. This is exactly what we are doing,” continued Klinders.
A lot of interesting trends and material innovations were revealed during the show. SPIN OFF selected the main themes presented at the exhibition.
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Bluezone Trending Area
Shine it on!
Among the most important trends and innovations in sportswear and denim fabrics presented in the show for 2024, such as the strong return of studded denim, pearls and studs. pearls, crystals and other decorations and shine elements as presented by Strom Denim, Isko, Isko Luxury By PG.
Lurex is also a strong trend – woven or added as a permanent coating to the fabric surface – as PG’s Berto and Isko Luxury show, among others.
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pure denim
Also playing with the surfaces is Pure Denim’s Blue di Cupro fabric with Bemberg, a new line of fabric that targets the high-end denim market and is characterized by its bright smart side, flexible hands and light weight.
side benefits
Interesting surface effects, pronounced aging, contours and patchwork effects are an aspect that cannot be ignored developed by Elleti, Rudolf Hub 1922 and Cotton Fashion, this final product is exceptional. Made with organic cotton and entirely made in Greece, through a traceable value chain.
The eco-friendly fur effect is also part of this trend developed by Isko Luxury by PG. These fur-like fabrics combine the waste from fabric manufacturing during the weaving process and reinvent jeans by adding them a soft touch and fun aspect, even though they’ve been manufactured. output in a circular approach.
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Isko Luxury by PG
Other country
A trend throughout the show was a chic reinterpretation of some of the classic country-inspired and modern ethnic denim pieces presented by Berto and Evlox, along with others that created the artwork. special jacquard pattern on the surface of clothing, like Elleti.
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Elleti
Cotton regeneration is a must
For many market players, regenerated cotton and other natural fibers are becoming the new must-have fiber as they are an affordable alternative to organic cotton, they are available at lower prices and in bulk. relatively higher availability.
Among some of the latest developments, Evlox has introduced a range of jeans made with Regen, a Spanish Made denim fabric using Regenagri certified renewable cotton.
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evlox
Tejdos Royo has also introduced the use of geolocated GMO-free cotton. The company, together with its partner Tailorlux, can disclose information via blockchain about the cotton it uses for fabrics ranging from seed to finished fabric.
Orta also presents a selection of fabrics made with 100% Gen-R, renewable cotton.
Circular makes its way
Cyclicity continues to play an important role in the development of new solutions for the industry, as discussed in the roundtable provided by Isko and organized by Textilwirtschaft in partnership with the program.
Isko-Textilwirtschaft’s talk on Periodicity: (left) Simone Sommer, Marc’O Polo; Juliane Ziegler, GOTS; Kutay Saritosun, Bluesign, Elena Faleschini, Isko; MC Pavarini, SPIN OFF
The global specialist has also developed Ctrl+Z, a line of fabrics made from a pure blend of recycled cotton and polyester, which is then combined with regenerated cellulose fibres.
Dyeing with love
Officina39 has developed Smart Black, an innovation that revolutionizes the bleaching process of black-dyed clothing, allowing bright colors to be obtained from black textiles without the use of caustic soda. This process can be achieved at temperatures like 50°, much lower than the 70°-80° average required by standard processing. Moreover, its application involves only one step up to 30 minutes instead of the traditional three-step process, which results in significant energy savings.
Rudolf Hub 1922 has developed new chemical agents that can replace the traditional stone washing process. The company has launched Rucolate DWS, a high-performance denim abrasive that contains Bioscrape, a bio-abrasive made entirely from natural waste and completely sand-free.
New way of washing
Evlox introduced DryStone, a selection of denim fabrics that look like rock-washed denim, even though it doesn’t require washing.
Le Faxx Jeans introduced Knotwashed, a new washing technique that, instead of pumice, uses special knots made of recycled plastic fibers. Under this method, manufacturers can save water up to 50% and reduce chemical waste because the knots do not release any harmful microplastics.
Photo: maria Cristina Pavarini
A custom item by Brother
Customize your jeans
Among the other innovations presented during the show was Brother, a renowned sewing and embroidery machine manufacturer, who introduced a new special technology for 3-D Printing on denim fabrics and shirts, pressing emphasize the importance of customization in the long run.
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