19 May 2022, Mumbai:

Nona Source launches first UK Showroom at The Mills Fabrica in Kings Cross, London 11th May 2022.

Established luxury fabric resale platform Nona Source, which re-values deadstock fabrics and leathers from LVMH Fashion & Leather Goods Maisons, launches its first UK showroom at The Mills Fabrica, London on 11th May 2022.

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Nona Source is a committed start-up serving the creative community and dedicated to a new form of fashion.

Designed for Creative Talents by materials’ sourcing experts Romain Brabo, Anne Prieur Du Perray, and Marie Falguera from LVMH, Nona Source offers professionals from the Fashion and Design industries the opportunity to purchase exclusive materials originating from LVMH Maisons at a competitive price of up to 70% off the original wholesale price.

Nona Source will be bringing its ethos from Paris to London, by opening its UK showroom at The Mills Fabrica in Kings Cross, London on 11th May 2022.

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From this date, the professional creatives will be able to book a private appointment with a Nona Source expert from Monday to Friday directly via the Nona Source website. Nona Source is a concrete solution addressing the challenges and opportunities of circularity, a key pillar of LVMH's environmental strategy as expressed in the Group's LIFE 360 program (LIFE: LVMH Initiatives For The Environment).

The opening of the London location on the 11th of May will open the opportunity to other fashion and design creatives in the UK, allowing them to weave sustainable and circular fashion ethics into their collections by using high-quality deadstock materials. Romain Brabo, Co-Founder of Nona Source, comments: “I am so glad that for our first anniversary we are opening a London showroom in one of the most creative places in the world.

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16 May 2022, Mumbai:

Bangladesh can target $ 100b RMG exports in 10 years: Buyers Bangladesh would be able to set an export target of $ 100 billion in the next 10 years, riding on the country's improvement of the apparel production facility and compliance over the past few years, international clothing retailers and brands have said.

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The buyers are also happy that Bangladesh will remain the favorable sourcing destination for apparel items as the sector's people are able to produce almost all items as per buyers' requirements.

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The observations came during talks with journalists on the sideline of the Sustainable Apparel Forum 2022 that kicked off in the capital on Tuesday.

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CREDITS: BGMEA (The news article has not been edited by DFU Publications staff).

10 May 2022, Mumbai:

EURATEX has launched its EU-Ukraine Textile Initiative (EUTI), which aims at facilitating cooperation between European and Ukrainian textile and apparel companies.

EUTI offers a single contact point for Ukrainian companies who seek support and cooperation with EU counterparts, and vice versa.

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That connection will be helpful to match supply and demand (e.g. there are many requests for supplies of fabrics), engaging in public procurement, and offering company-to-company support.

The service will be coordinated by EURATEX in close cooperation with UKRLEGPROM, the Ukrainian Association of enterprises of the textile & leather industry. Olena Garkusha, an experienced manager coming from the Ukrainian textile industry and now based in Brussels, will act as a contact point (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

EU exports to Ukraine reached €1.3 bln in 2021 (13th market), whereas imports from Ukraine reached €500 mln (21st place).

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There is potential to expand that relationship, both in the short term - to respond to urgent needs, e.g. in the military and medical fabrics - but also in the long run; as a partner in the PEM Convention, Ukraine can play an important role in Europe’s textile and apparel supply chain. The proposed suspension of tariffs on imported products from Ukraine by the EU will offer further opportunities.

EURATEX Director-General Dirk Vantyghem commented: “Supporting the textile industry is our way to help the people of Ukraine. We encourage our European members to connect via EUTI and develop sustainable partnerships.”

Tetyana Izovit, President-Chief of the Board of UKRLEGPROM welcomed the initiative: “Today, we have many textile and apparel companies in Ukraine with expertise and skilled workers; they are able and willing to work with EU, but lack the contacts, customers, and supplies. EUTI will help them.”

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18 May 2022, Mumbai:

AUTUMN FAIR OVER 75% BOOKED WITH A HOST OF MUST-SEE BELLWETHER BRANDS CONFIRMED.

The countdown is on for the UK’s leading marketplace for wholesale Home, Gift, Fashion, and Sourcing, Autumn Fair which takes place on the 4-7th September at NEC Birmingham, with the show almost fully booked and a host of industry-leading bellwethers set to showcase their latest collections.

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Timed to get retailers ready for the Golden Quarter, retail’s busiest and most profitable time of year, the market’s most innovative and inspirational brands are returning to the September show including stylish and on-trend furniture, textiles, and decorative interior accessories.

Daniel Mayhew, Event Director, Autumn Fair says: “Off the back of two incredible Autumn and Spring Fair’s we head towards this September’s Autumn Fair in a very positive and buoyant mood. Our fantastic exhibitors and so many of the industry’s leading bellwethers continue to support the show and many use it as the only platform to showcase their new collections.

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Commenting on why Autumn Fair is so important Alex Kenyon, Padgett Brothers said; “The Autumn Fair has always been an integral and important part of the Padgett’s business. In the main, customers are looking to buy for ASAP delivery – We hold good stocks and we can deliver.

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14 May 2022, Mumbai:

ISKO opens its first product development centre based in the UK – CREATIVE ROOM LONDON

The opening of this one-of-a-kind facility marks the expansion of ISKO’s Creative Room Services (CRS) division and its dedication to the continuation of responsible production.

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ISKO has opened its first product development centre, based in London. Creative Room London is a unique and innovative space and the first of its kind in the UK.

It is the latest initiative of Creative Room Services (CRS), a division of ISKO devoted to offering streamlined and simplified solutions for all denim requirements – from fabric to finished garment.

With a focus on sustainable washing and finishing techniques, customers at Creative Room London will be able to work in parallel with experts to achieve their desired denim looks.

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Together with machine technology partner Jeanologia, they have developed innovative washing and finishing techniques that meet the highest quality and sustainability standards with a significantly lower environmental impact.

Our aim is to offer and collaborate with customers across the spectrum from end to end, offering tailor-made approaches and curating long-lasting partnerships.” – Ertuğrul Konukoğlu, Director of Creative Room Services.

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10 May 2022, Mumbai:

Texprocess has a new program starting this year called “The Studio” where they offer a product development planning area. During the TechTextil show, they will be hosting mini-sessions that cover subjects related to microfactory model.

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One of the topics in these sessions includes, “Trends and…SHIMA SEIKI U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of leading flat knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, will participate in the TechTextil North America 2022 exhibition to be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia from May 17th – 19th.

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SHIMA SEIKI U.S.A. Inc. is pleased to announce that we’ll be visiting IFAI’s Smart Fabrics Summit: Disruption, Innovation, and Getting ‘Back to the Future’ held at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, during March 28-29, 2022. Although we will not have a physical booth at the show, visitors.

SHIMA SEIKI USA successfully exhibited at the TechTextil show in Raleigh during August 23 – 25th, 2021.

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CREDITS: SHIMA SEIKI (The news article has not been edited by DFU Publications staff)

17 May 2022, Mumbai:

Want to learn the science behind processing wool?

The Woolmark Learning Centre’s Science and Technology Program provides a series of introductory and advanced courses within the fields of textile science and engineering.

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The range of coursework available in the program is designed for first or second-year tertiary levels through to those in their more senior years of study.

In this series of courses, areas of interest include wool fibre science, wool processing, worsted, and woolen spinning, dyeing, and finishing.

On completion of a course, you will receive a certified Credly digital badge to display your achievement online.

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THE WOOLMARK LEARNING CENTRE

Australian Wool Innovation and its subsidiary The Woolmark Company, have been educating and supporting the global wool industry for more than 50 years.

As a not-for-profit organisation, our purpose is to equip the entire industry, from the Australian woolgrowers who produce wool, to the designers who create it, with the resources, information, and tools to succeed in the industry.

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CREDITS: Woolmark Linkedin (The news article has not been edited by DFU Publications staff).

13 May 2022, Mumbai:

CARVICO CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF ECO-SUSTAINABLE FABRICS MADE OF ECONYL®.

Ten years ago, the exclusive partnership established between Carvico and ECONYL® gave birth to a selection of eco-sustainable fabrics which have revolutionized the global market of swimwear, inspired sportswear, and changed the most famous designers’ styles.

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Even though over the past years, the world of fashion has been negatively affected by several factors including greenwashing campaigns, there are still some partnerships and projects which are operating the safeguard our planet.

Our resources are extremely limited and, being aware of this, 10 years ago, Carvico and Aquafil started working on a pioneering project which led to the creation of an eco-sustainable fabric made of regenerated nylon boasting the same features as those made of virgin nylon from fossil sources which could provide creative people, innovators, and consumers with an alternative solution.

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These two companies, whose partnership was a consolidated one, shared the willingness to put together innovation, production, and eco-friendliness.

It was back in 2012 when the green revolution which has turned sustainability into designers’ priority had just started, and Carvico R&D lab launched Vita, Revolutional®Eco, Norway, Pantelleria, and X-Eco which opened the way to many more eco-friendly fabrics. Nowadays, sales of recycled fabrics accounts for 40% of Carvico Group overall sales.

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06 May 2022, Mumbai:

Growing together

The KARL MAYER Group turns 85 and shows the people behind its success.

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This year, the KARL MAYER Group will be 85 years old. The company is using this anniversary as an opportunity to pay tribute to the people behind its unparalleled success story.

Over the years, what was once a family business has developed into an international group of companies at the top of its markets. The global player owes its current size and position primarily to the right course set by its founder Karl Mayer and his successors.

Equally important were the workforce and its cooperation with customers.

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The Mayer family has also laid down this focus in the corporate guidelines, which the company continues to follow consistently to this day. Fairness and trust are the basis of the KARL MAYER Group's actions and its fundamental values.

A story of growth into a global player KARL MAYER's history is also a history of change.

The company was founded in 1937 as a mechanical workshop, delivered the first warp knitting machine in 1948, and subsequently expanded internationally.

A story of innovators and doers with passion.

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16 May 2022, Mumbai:

The 37th IAF World Fashion Convention will be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh in November 2022. IAF will host the Convention in collaboration with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (Brand BGMEA) and the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association-BKMEA).

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan and IAF Secretary-General Matthijs Crietee made the announcement at a press conference in Dhaka on May 14.

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The leaders of BGMEA held a meeting with Matthijs Crietee, Secretary-General of the International Apparel Federation (IAF) in Brussels on February 23. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan along with Vice President Miran Ali, Directors Asif Ashraf, Tanvir Ahmed, and Abdullah Hil Rakib had a discussion with the IAF secretary-general about organizing the 37th edition of the World Fashion Convention in Dhaka. Bangladesh will host the 37th IAF World Fashion Convention in November 2022 on the 50th founding anniversary of the IAF.

Besides, the "Made in Bangladesh Week" will be held simultaneously in Dhaka from November 12 to November 18. The week-long event aims to showcase the capabilities and achievements of the RMG industry among participants arriving from different corners of the world and discuss the prospects and roadmap of the future.

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In the meeting, they expressed hope for a successful and meaningful IAF Convention in Dhaka where international industry stakeholders will gather with the aim to build a more sustainable apparel supply through collaboration and cooperation.

The IAF is the leading organization of world-renowned brands, manufacturers and associations having members from 40 countries and these include garment manufacturers and brands.

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CREDITS: IAF BGMEA The Daily Star (The news article has not been edited by DFU Publications staff).

12 May 2022, Mumbai:

Finally coming together again

KARL MAYER Group is looking forward to its exhibitor participation at the ITM.

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The preparations for ITM are in full swing, also at the KARL MAYER Group. The innovative world market leader is looking forward with great expectations to its participation in the important machine-building fair for the textile and apparel industry, which will be held from 14 to 18 June 2022 at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Centre in Istanbul.

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This is the first industry gathering in a long time. My customers and I are really looking forward to meeting face to face again and exchanging ideas about the market," said Bastian Fritsch, Senior Sales Manager at the KARL MAYER Group.

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05 May 2022, Mumbai:

TESTEX is pleased to announce the official opening of its Vietnam office in Ho Chi Minh City, which will enable the Swiss testing and certification institute to deliver its premium services in a country with great economic potential and a strong textile industry.

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Vietnam is among the top textile producing countries and apparel exporters in the world, and the garment and textile industry is one of the key industries in Vietnam with the second-largest export turnover in the country, contributing to 16 percent of total GDP.

In the past five years, the textile industry has continuously grown at an average rate of 17 percent annually.

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As many of TESTEX’s customers from other Asian countries are increasingly producing and investing in Vietnam, there is increased demand for auditing services in particular.

With a branch office in Vietnam, TESTEX is now able to give its customers a more comprehensive service locally.

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