Industry News

Date : 2023-02-06

Source: www.fibre2fashion.com

Singapore’s Altava, a luxury fashion metaverse that brings household brands into Web 3.0, has announced its official partnership with Metaverse World, a subsidiary of Netmarble F&C. Metaverse World’s ecosystem aims to grow into a digital content platform in the Web 3.0 era that links the value of reality on its own mainnet.

Date : 2023-01-30

Source: www.fibre2fashion.com

Hybrid shopping has become a conscious choice of fashion consumers , according to an 18-month, four-stage survey in the US, the UK, and Germany by Boston-based firm EPAM Continuum. The survey also revealed that consumers aspired to buy sustainable fashion products, but affordability was still the preference.

Consumers would, however, still be drawn to stores to experience the product before buying, particularly if it was a costly purchase or they were unsure about sizing.

Date : 2023-01-09

Source: www.fibre2fashion.com

The upcoming edition of digital and screen printing trade fair DS Printech China will be held from May 16–18, 2023 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China. With the market showing strong signs of growth in China and beyond, the event aims to offer an important avenue for exhibitors to increase their foothold in the region.

Date : 2023-01-02

Source: www.fibre2fashion.com

The rescheduling of the fairs will also allow both local and international fairgoers more time to prepare for their participation, Messe Frankfurt, a leading trade fair, congress, and event organiser, and a co-organiser of the three fairs, said in a press release.

Date : 2022-12-19

Source: www.fibre2fashion.com

Switzerland based polymer-processing company Oerlikon Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Riri Group, a leading coated metal accessories provider for the luxury fashion industry. Both companies are expected to complete this transaction in the first quarter of 2023, subject to regulatory approvals and standard closing conditions.

Date : 2022-12-12

Source: www.fibre2fashion.com

Made Smarter, a collaboration between the UK government and industry supporting the adoption of digital technologies, is calling on textile and fashion manufacturers to turn pain into empowerment with digitalisation plan. SME manufacturers are being urged to start planning for next Christmas by exploring how technology can help with the seasonal surge.

Date : 2022-12-05

Source: www.fibre2fashion.com

Online visitor registration for trade fair ITMA 2023 has been opened, so that visitors can enjoy early bird rates until May 7, 2023 when they buy badges online. The event’s supporting organisation members may take advantage of a special group rate. ITMA 2023 is set to make a strong presentation in Milan, Italy with over 1,570 exhibitors from 42 countries.

Date : 2022-11-28

Source: www.fibre2fashion.com

After a successful summer debut, Global Footwear Sourcing, a partnership show between Texworld NYC, Material Exchange, and the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), is set to return to the Javits Center in New York City from January 31 - February 2, 2023, co-located with Texworld NYC, Apparel Sourcing NYC, and Printsource.

Date : 2022-11-21

Source: www.fibre2fashion.com

Starting from November 2022, the OEKO-TEX Responsible Business tool and certification will support brands, retailers and traders in the textile and leather industry with due diligence compliance. Due diligence will require companies to take legal responsibility for all human rights and environmental violations in their global supply chains.