Source: www.fibre2fashion.com

As frequent visitors of the ITMF and IAF annual conferences have come to expect, industry experts will share the cutting edge of the developments that currently define the textile-apparel industrial complex. The unique collaboration of the textile industry federation ITMF and the apparel industry federation IAF allows the organizers to give a full supply chain picture. At a time when collaboration across the entire chain is indispensable to meet the many challenges, this is a great asset.

The apparel and textile industries are rapidly becoming more regulated, heightening the pressure to create real and significant environmental and social improvements. In a unique, global regulation session, representatives of the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), the China National Textile & Apparel Council (CNTAC), the European Textile & Apparel Industry Federation (EURATEX), and the Japan Textile Federation (JTF), will explain the shape that regulation will take in their countries and regions in the coming years.  

These topics and several more about fibers, digitalization, AI, etc. will be discussed in the ancient city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, a country with a rapidly growing textile and apparel industry, attracting interests from across the world. This convention will be a unique industrial gathering of leaders from across the entire textile and apparel supply chain, from all parts of the world.
 

Source: www.fibre2fashion.com

Burberry has launched 'Made in the UK', a new series championing Burberry's commitment to supporting British manufacturing. 'Made in the UK', a celebration of British craftsmanship, begins with a focus on Burberry's iconic Heritage Trench and Car Coats - made in Castleford, West Yorkshire.

The Heritage collection comprises four signature fits – the Chelsea, Kensington, and Waterloo trench coat plus the Camden car coat. Made in Castleford, where Burberry has operated a dedicated manufacturing site for more than 50 years, every element of the designs requires the skill and expertise of specialist craftspeople. The intricate stitching on the collar takes up to a year for each specialist to master – with more than 180 stitches creating a fluid curve that allows the collar to sit perfectly on the neck.

The cotton gabardine used to make the Heritage Trench and Car Coats is woven at the Burberry mill in Keighley, as is the iconic Burberry Check cotton that has lined coats since the 1920s. A revolutionary fabric, gabardine was invented by Thomas Burberry in 1879 – its shower-resistant, lightweight, and breathable properties developed to offer greater freedom when exploring the outdoors in inclement weather, Burberry said in a press release.

The collection is part of the ‘Trench for Tomorrow’ initiative, which ensures that Heritage Trench and Car Coats are made with lower-impact materials and can be worn for as long as possible through the help of ReBurberry Services.
 

Source: www.fibre2fashion.com

Embarking from France and journeying through North America and Asia, Curve series exhibitions has long encouraged and championed the diverse evolution of intimate fashion. The intimate fashion showcased by Body Fashion not only conveys the codes of trendiness but also embodies independent confidence culture and a healthy lifestyle. This year, Curve SHANGHAI will co-locate with the Intimate Fashion Fabrics Exhibition INTERFILIÈRE SHANGHAI, presenting a multitude of captivating intimate fashion events in tandem with a myriad of creative intimate apparel brands from around the world.

The fashion industry has been continuously exploring avenues to showcase beauty, with runway shows serving as a visually captivating form of expression that perpetually evolves, presenting new depths of meaning in innovative ways. At this year's exhibition in October, INTERFILIÈRE & Curve 2024 will collaborate with renowned international institutions and platforms to showcase an exquisite and unparalleled fashion show.

INTERFILIÈRE SHANGHAI is an international leading body fashion show that has been serving the China's market for 20 years. INTERFILIÈRE SHANGHAI 2024 offers you the cutting-edge perspective and resources for the global intimate apparel body fashion industry, helps all exhibitors enhance brand influence in both domestic and overseas markets, and accelerates all attendees’ business development as well as the intimate apparel body fashion industry continuously breaking through aesthetic accomplishments from garments, accessories to apparels, and gaining insight into the latest fashion lifestyle trends.
 

Source: www.fibre2fashion.com

Following significant uptake in sustainability seminars from exhibitors, and with digital solutions events growing alongside the fair’s new Digital Solutions Zone, the fast-approaching fair is set to stage one of its largest fringe programmes ever – including nearly 40 seminars and product presentations, four panel discussions, and eight domestic forums covering trends, fashion, innovation, and more. With five presentation venues featuring diverse industry topics, visitors will be well-equipped to navigate three days of Autumn / Winter 2025-26 sourcing. The fair’s 30th anniversary edition will take place from 27 – 29 August 2024 across nine halls of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), and feature nearly 4,000 exhibitors from 26 countries and regions.

Ms Shea continued: “With the industry constantly changing, it is important for the fair to also adapt. As such, we are very excited to bring Messe Frankfurt’s global Texpertise Econogy concept to Shanghai, and grow Intertextile Apparel’s long-standing commitment to sustainability. We have also boosted the digital solutions content at this edition, including several topics focused on AI – which, as we are starting to discover, may hold the answers to many of the industry’s ongoing challenges.”

Taking place at venues Industry Insight and Talking Point, this theme explores topics important for industry players to advance in the IoT age. Front and centre will be the fair’s Textile Industry Digital Application Forum, featuring a presentation covering how innovation and technology are driving industry transformation, and several focusing on various aspects of AI, from intelligent design to its role along the length and breadth of the industry.

Featuring the Human Intelligence theme and its four key trends – UTILITY, CALM, PLURALISM, and PROJECTION – the Intertextile Directions Trend Forum will showcase various on vogue fabrics. Several Trend Forum Tours and the Intertextile Trends Autumn / Winter 2025-26 seminar by I.S. Planning will allow fairgoers to further delve into the theme.

One of the headline events is the Textile Investment Opportunities in the ASEAN Region panel discussion, supported by the ASEAN Federation of Textile Industries (AFTEX), featuring a seating of executives from nearly a dozen Asian textile associations. The discussions will be centred around textile industry investment opportunities in the wider region, with participating speakers gathering from Australia, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam.
 

Source: www.fibre2fashion.com

The highly anticipated Global Sourcing Expo will open its doors at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 19-21 November 2024, bringing with it over 900 exhibitors from 20 countries, including India, Vietnam, Türkiye, Pakistan, Bangladesh, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Brazil, Indonesia, Fiji, Nepal and others.

The Expo is focused not only on apparel, homeware and textiles, but also on the footwear segment, with the co-located Footwear & Accessories Show offering visitors the opportunity to explore an extensive collection of high-quality footwear brands and products from Türkiye, India, Brazil, China, Vietnam and Indonesia – to mention a few. With items on show ranging from leather boots and sandals to fashion-forward sneakers and trendy heels, as well as an array of accessories, visitors will be able to research, examine samples and source with ease.

Several participating trade associations and groups are confirmed for the upcoming Melbourne Expo, including Swyan Udyogi Nari, an NGO of Women Entrepreneurs of Kolkata, the Handloom Export Promotion Council India, the Export Promotion Council of Handicrafts of India, the Taiwan Textile Federation, the Textile Clothing and Footwear Council of Fiji, the Vietnam Apparel and Textile Association – and more. “These associations are key players in their markets and supply chains, promoting the vibrancy of their sectors through advocacy, accreditation and education, providing guidance to their members. They also serve as a link between stakeholders and governments,” says Marie. “They offer essential connections for Expo visitors, especially for brands starting on their sourcing journey, and wanting certainty, credibility and guidance.”

In addition, visitors can look forward to hundreds of exhibitors, from 20 countries, showcasing a wide range of apparel, footwear, textiles and homeware products. “This is a fantastic opportunity to discover new trends and connect with over 900 manufacturers and suppliers from around the world. It’s easy to place orders directly with these suppliers, saving time and money,” adds Marie.

With sessions focused on new regulations, AI and marketing, traceability and sustainability as well as supply chain management, these seminars will offer invaluable insights. “This year’s seminars filled with fresh content, will put attendees at the forefront of the latest trends, developments and regulations in sourcing and fashion, providing them with actionable strategies for success,” says Marie.