#Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2016-04-14

CHIC, Asia’s largest fashion, is preparing its second Autumn edition

CHIC (Autumn) will be held from October 11 to 13, 2016 at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre, Shanghai. The exhibition will take place in halls 2 and 3 at an area of 53,000 square meters. Approximately 700 exhibitors from 23 countries and 65,000 trade visitors are expected, arriving mainly from all over China and other, principally Asian, countries.

Messe Düsseldorf is the appointed organizer for the Joint company exhibition of the Federal Republic of Germany on CHIC (Autumn) 2016. The plan is again a presentation-style department store look with a fashion range in the mix of women's and men's clothing, bodywear, bags, shoes, scarves and shawls. On display at this exhibition are collections Spring / Summer 2017th.

The German Pavilion is located in the international area FASHION JOURNEY adjacent to the wider international participations from France, Italy, Brazil, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan. The clear structure of the CHIC (Autumn) shows the individual fashion segments as menswear in PRESTIGE, Ladies Fashion in NEW LOOK, designer fashion in PULSE, children's fashion in KID'S PARADISE, accessories SECRET STARS. Intended are again show-in-show concepts as with the English fashion fair PURE or the presentation of the young trend fair CHIC YOUNGBLOOD.

CHIC will continue and strengthen the accompanying support for exhibitors such as match-making and public relations activities, as well as further network measures.

CHIC is considered the bridge into the Chinese consumer market. The personal, face-to-face business' at the fair deepens knowledge and requirements for the entry into this market. Simultaneously the participants who are already represented in China are gradually expanding their market presence with their participation in CHIC.

The last year introduced October-date of CHIC also allows the presentation of the collections for Spring / Summer, thus creating new impetus.

More information at en.chiconline.com.cn

Autumn edition of China’s largest fashion and lifestyle trade fair closed successfully

With more than 650 premium exhibitors covering around 60,000 square meters, CHIC once again proved to be Asia’s most significant fashion trade fair in its Autumn 2025 edition. Its strategic focus – “New Intelligence, New Products, New Scenes” – reflects the transformation of China’s apparel industry and emphasizes the growing importance of supply chains, technology, and sustainability. More than 60,000 professional visitors attended, engaging in direct orders, networking, and market exploration.

Fashion for Good launches DW(O)R-X to navigate the emerging landscape of PFAS-free finishes

Fashion for Good announced the launch of Project DW(O)R-X, a collaborative initiative designed to benchmark PFAS alternative durable water- and oil-repellent (DW(O)R) chemistries. Responding to growing market demand for alternatives to PFAS‑based finishes, the project aims to generate reliable, comparable data that can support informed sourcing decisions and the assessment of emerging chemistries.

C&S strengthens its governance to support its evolution

C&S announces the appointment of Marco Lucietti to its Board of Directors. With extensive international experience across the textile and denim industries, Lucietti will work alongside CEO Federico Corneli, contributing to the company’s managerial development, organizational structure and long-term strategic direction.

Carrington Textiles publishes third Sustainability Report

Carrington Textiles has announced the publication of the third Sustainability Report from the RTS Textiles Group, highlighting another year of progress towards more responsible manufacturing across its global operations. The report outlines continued investment in technologies and initiatives designed to improve environmental performance and support long-term business resilience across the Group’s manufacturing facilities in the UK, Portugal and Pakistan.

YKK develops concept EXCELLA® zipper tape using nonwoven fabric partially derived from used clothing

YKK Corporation has developed a concept version of its premium EXCELLA® zipper series made from nonwoven fabric sheets created by fiberizing used clothing and other textile materials. Based on a proposal by fashion designer Yuima Nakazato, this item was created as a result of collaboration between Nakazato, Seiko Epson Corporation and YKK. The concept zipper was incorporated as a material component for pieces in the newest YUIMA NAKAZATO Couture Collection, “INFERNO,” which was unveiled in Paris, France on July 8, 2026.

PERFORMANCE DAYS announces new focus topic & forums for October 2026

With its upcoming October 13–14, 2026 edition, PERFORMANCE DAYS is placing the spotlight on one of the textile industry’s most important transformations: “Bio-Based Materials – From Fiber to Fabric”, a two-part Focus Topic exploring the future of bio-based innovation across the textile value chain. Part 1, presented in October 2026, will focus on fibers and next-generation material developments, while Part 2 at the March 2027 edition will shift the perspective toward dyeing, finishing, additives, and processing technologies.

Febratex 2026 to be the largest edition of the leading textile trade fair in the Americas with 10 exhibition halls

Febratex 2026 will be the largest edition in the history of the leading textile trade fair in the Americas. Dedicated to the textile and apparel manufacturing industries, the event will take place from August 18–21, 2026, in Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil, with a strong focus on technology, sustainability, and business generation.

Cotton Brazil Dialogues field trip brings international stakeholders closer to Brazil’s cotton production chain

How do you build trust across the global textile value chain? By opening the farm gates. This is the principle behind the Cotton Brazil Dialogues. At the end of July, the programme welcomed its first group of international participants for a five-day immersion into Brazilian cotton production, combining field visits with technical workshops to showcase the quality, sustainability, innovation and traceability behind one of the world’s leading cotton origins.