Texpertise

TALENT ATTRACTION 🧵 The textile industry stands as one of the most historic industries, rich with tradition and heritage. Yet, like any field, it faces the need to evolve and adapt to changing times. Dirk Vantyghem, Director General at EURATEX - European Apparel and Textile Confederation, emphasizes the critical need for the industry to transform its perception from being old and conservative to appealing and innovative in the eyes of the younger generation. Find his short video statement at https://lnkd.in/diCa8-xY

REGENERATIVE DESIGN – A NEW APPROACH TO CLIMATE CHALLENGES Practical applications, such as the 'Imagine Coral Reef' exhibition and the 'Coral Reef Room', demonstrate regenerative principles in action. Thought leaders Dr. Harald Gründl (from the Institute of Design Research Vienna ) and Caroline Till emphasize the necessity of unifying definitions and creating networks to foster coexistence between humans and the planet. This regenerative approach goes beyond sustainability, aiming for ecological restoration and long-term environmental balance. Learn more in our latest article: https://lnkd.in/d8fNZHT8

HONORING THE FUTURE OF FASHION Throwback to an incredible celebration of creativity and innovation at the FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DES CREATEURS DE MODE Dinan, in France! From 4th to 6th October, we, from Texpertise Network, were proud to sponsor another incredible edition of the festival and support the next generation of fashion visionaries. This year, we had the pleasure of awarding two outstanding individuals: Lea Theres Lahr-Thiele: A zero-waste couture designer from Hamburg, Germany, recognized for her innovative upcycling techniques using deadstock materials, awarded with the Texpertise Sustainability Award. Lea will get the chance to showcase her work at Impact and Neonyt Paris as part of the Who’s Next trade show by WSN in Paris from 18 – 20 January 2025! Clément Isel: A talented, young designer from France who impressed with his outstanding outdoor-men-collection, won the Texpertise Award and will get the chance to gain invaluable international experience by visiting VIATT Vietnam for its second edition from 26 – 28 February 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City. Congratulations! Let’s continue to inspire creativity and sustainability in the fashion industry. #TexpertiseNetwork Claudia FRANZ Dominique Damien Rehel Michael SCHERPE sylvie POURRAT Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

FASHION WITHOUT BOUNDARIES Ever thought about a future where clothing is tailored to your unique shape in-store? Envision it – where shopping is an inclusive celebration of all sizes. Michaela Leitz-Aslaksen, size-inclusive fashion expert, envisions a future where everyone, regardless of body size, find clothing that makes them feel confident and beautiful. She advocates for eliminating the distinction between plus size and straight size clothing, and imagines a future where stores can tailor clothing to individual body types and sizes on-site. Find out, what Michaela has to say on the subject at https://lnkd.in/gisEYPxN

AI MEETS TEXTILES ✨ Anja Bisgaard Gaede delved into the transformative power of AI in the textiles sector. AI isn’t just about technology. It’s about melding creative and strategic thinking to enhance value. From overseeing systems to crushing data, AI has the potential to amplify what we can achieve in the textile sector. However, the key is quality input and reskilling teams to navigate this new era. Watch the video with Anja's assessment at https://lnkd.in/diNt26cQ #TexpertiseNetwork #AITextiles #SustainableDesign

🌍 New EU ecodesign regulation: focus on sustainability now also applies to textiles and shoes 👚👞 The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which came into force on July 18, 2024, represents a milestone for more sustainable product regulation. In addition to energy-consuming products, it now also affects textiles and shoes - and brings important changes for companies. 🚫 From 2026, the destruction of unsold goods, such as clothing and shoes, will be prohibited. Companies must prepare for the digital product passport, which will provide comprehensive information for authorities, consumers and companies. What does this mean in concrete terms for trade, consumption and production? And how can companies prepare for the new regulations at an early stage? 🔍 👉 Read the latest article with Dr. Anno Oexle now, which highlights the most important points of the regulation: https://lnkd.in/dcgTJfPQ #TexpertiseNetwork #sustainability #EUregulation #ecodesign #ESPR #textileindustry #GreenDeal

UNUSUAL, ORIGINAL AND INNOVATIVE – NEW HOME TEXTILE COLOURS FOR 25/26   From “Naturally Uneven Green” to “End of Petrol” and “Imperfect Pink” – the Heimtextil Trends 25/26 present a visionary colour palette that Alcova has interpreted both visually and linguistically. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/eZcJakd6 Thanks to Alice Moretto for this insight.    Textiles tell stories. They carry memories, reflect identities and document social changes. A look into their past enables a deeper understanding of the status quo and revives forgotten practices. But how can we learn from the past in order to shape a more sustainable and conscious future? Heimtextil Trends 25/26, curated by Alcova, provides the answer. Through six inspiring interviews, textile branches are given a voice and their stories are brought to life.   Valentina Ciuffi joseph grima Eugenia Morpurgo #hometextiles #sustainabletextiles #textilecolours

MAKE THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS Under this motto, the Allfashion Sourcing takes place from 10 to 12 September in Cape Town, South Africa. As a business-oriented marketplace for the textile and fashion industry, allfashion sourcing Cape Town combines African creativity with design, manufacturing and international sourcing opportunities. The textile trade fair thus complements Messe Frankfurt's Texpertise Network with more than 50 textile trade fairs worldwide. Get ready for an exciting lineup! Join us for engaging panel discussions with industry experts, inspiring keynotes from top leaders, and a sneak peek into the upcoming season’s womenswear trends with a special briefing from WGSN. Another highlight is the highly anticipated Young Designers Competition. This exciting contest gives students and emerging talents the chance to present their innovative collections to an international audience, wrapping up with a prestigious awards ceremony on the second day of the show. We wish all participants of #AllfashionSourcing successful trade fair days - let's get connected! #AllfashionSouring #CapeTown #fashion #TexpertiseNetwork #textiletradefairs #MesseFrankfurt

TEXTILE STANDARD & LEGISLATION GUIDE – NEW UPDATED BOOKLET The updated booklet of the Textile Standards & Legislation Guide has been available since September. We are pleased to have been able to support the publication of the publisher MCL News & Media as a partner since 2008. The guide summarises the most important labels, standards, frameworks or individual pieces of legislation clearly and concisely on more than 100 pages. An indispensable reference work for retailers, brands and future-oriented players in the textile industry who want to minimise the ecological and social impact of their companies. https://lnkd.in/dZ7Wgeq5   #TexpertiseNetwork #sustainabletextiles #textileindustry

STAY TUNED: NEONYT PARIS IS IN THE STARTING BLOCKS   From 8 to 10 September, IMPACT and NEONYT Paris will feature over 60 sustainable brands, helping to shape the fashion industry of tomorrow. Together, the collaboration aims to redefine sustainable fashion and to foster a community dedicated to ecological and human-centred practices.   As the fashion industry increasingly embraces sustainability, #IMPACT and #NEONYT Paris serve three days full of eco-responsible textile solutions: A big variety forward-thinking brands with ground-breaking product innovations, business-enhancing workshops and interactive talks with expert knowledge awaits visitors.   Make sure you don’t miss the exciting content programme from committed partners such as:   Fédération de la Mode Circulaire and their circular material library Fashion Revolution and the activism «I made your clothes» IFA Paris with plant-based printing workshops La Mode Européenne with humanitarian initiatives such as donation box Fashion Green Hub alongside ADEME and EVEA about eco-labelling, presenting a tool for measuring the impact of a garment #UneAutreModeEstPossible with its «repair» expertise VIER PFOTEN about Animal Welfare Conscious Fashion Collective with workshops and fashion presentations #GOTS certifications, to learn all about obtaining the cotton certification label   For the upcoming issue, we would like to congratulate our trusted partner and licencee WSN on their 30th anniversary. Thank you for setting strong signals and for driving the industry towards more sustainability for 30 years!   We wish all participants three days full of inspiration and personal dialogue!   #Neonyt #Paris #Impact #WhosNext #TexpertiseNetwork #MesseFrankfurt #sustainability #fashion #textiletradefairs