#Sustainability

2017-01-16

Record participation in green trade fair duo

Onwards and upwards: the development trajectory of the green trade fair duo Greenshowroom and the Ethical Fashion Show Berlin is still heading in one direction only. Visitors to the Postbahnhof can look forward to an expanded product offer once again. From 17-19 January 2017, the international top players in eco fashion will present their new collections for A/W 2017/18.

Greenshowroom and the Ethical Fashion Show Berlin: 178 international labels present themselves on expanded area
Programme: shows in imposing location, blogger event, photo competition and numerous opportunities for information gathering

A total of 178 labels ensure a new exhibitor record and a fully booked trade fair duo. 'All the options that the Postbahnhof offers have been exhausted. We look forward to another positive reception from the exhibiting labels and a fantastic range', says Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies at Messe Frankfurt.

Greenshowroom will have a 20 per cent greater surface area and 15 per cent more labels than before. 40 international pioneers in the eco-contemporary segment will provide a host of high-quality looks on the upper floor of the Postbahnhof. The Ethical Fashion Show Berlin with 138 represented labels will also expand its presentation surface area: selected collections will be showcased on the upper and lower floors and also in the Club of the Postbahnhof for the first time. A "Patch-Work Customising Station" will also be set up in the Club in collaboration with Sportswear International and the denim artists at Balagans. Visitors are invited to bring their jeans and have them transformed into a new design.

Show programme at the Energieforum for the first time

The expanded offer at the Club has been made possible by moving the fashion show programme to the neighbouring Energieforum. The new and imposing location for the two shows "Salonshow" and "Ethical Fashion on Stage" can be reached in just three minutes on foot from the Postbahnhof. The site by the River Spree offers a first-rate and highly effective backdrop for showcasing the new collections from Greenshowroom and the Ethical Fashion Show Berlin. At the "Salonshow" on Wednesday 18 January at 5.30 p.m., highlights from the following labels can be seen: Austriandesign.at, Biaggi, Blue Valley, Inti Ferreira, Johanna Riplinger, Lanius, LaniusXKunert, Royal Blush, Somyso, Studio Elsien Gringhuis, Studio Jux and Xess+Baba. Then at 7.30 p.m., the catwalk show "Ethical Fashion on Stage" will present selected looks by B Frog, C. Pauli, Chapati, Colombo3, Elementum, Greenbomb, Jaspe, Komodo, Naturaline, Organication, Shirts for Life, Tranquillo and Ukua Lov Baby. To finish the show, lavera Naturkosmetik will present the winner of the lavera Green Fashion Award from January 2016: Paul Iby with Johanna Winklhofer.

"PrePeek": a direct line to the customer via influencers

With PrePeek, the event organisers of the trade fair duo have established a campaign whereby the exhibitor will gain a direct channel of communication to the end consumer. Bloggers and influencers will select collection pieces from participating labels, showcase them in photo shoots and write reports about them. The collaborating partner in this promotion is Kleiderei from Hamburg with support from Weleda.

Pic: Falling in love with Greenbomb at the Ethical Fashion Show Berlin.

Who can take the best trade fair photo?

Professional and amateur photographers, journalists and bloggers are being called to take part in a photo competition during the three days of the trade fair. Whether of people, the hustle and bustle of the trade fair or the fashion shows, photos can be posted on the Facebook pages of the two trade fairs tagged with #myfairpic, #greenshowroom and #EFSB. An expert jury will choose their favourite photo from all the posted photos. There is also a prize for the photo that attracts the most likes on the Internet. The two winners will each receive an edition of the book "Fashion Made Fair" and a voucher from Kleiderei.

Key topic "ActiveSlow"

Progressive design and performance in combination with resource efficiency and recyclability are the key themes for the winter season. In a showcase entitled "Active Wear +", Manufactum and ESMOD Berlin International University of Art for Fashion will present prototypical functional clothing. Selected exhibitors at both trade fairs will also present design innovations that are characterised especially by resource efficiency, slowness and recyclability. More in-depth information will be provided at the panel discussion entitled: "Save the sea: the issue of textile shedding into water bodies". The three-day programme of talks will also offer visitors the opportunity to inform themselves about current market developments and enter into discussions with fashion and sustainability experts.

Videos, photos and other information: www.greenshowroom.com www.ethicalfashionshowberlin.com

Messe Frankfurt commits further to East Africa: three textiles trade fairs during Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week from 2027

Messe Frankfurt and its Texpertise Network continue their steady, successful trajectory in the region. As Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW) opened today, Member of the Executive Board Detlef Braun announced that Messe Frankfurt is licencing its three leading international trade fair brands Texworld, Apparel Sourcing and Texprocess to Nairobi, Kenya for the first time in 2027. From now on, they will take place annually as part of the Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW) Nairobi.

Speed and connectivity: Techtextil and Texprocess provided market-ready solutions for industries under pressure

With more than 36,000 visitors and 1,700 exhibitors from a total of 112 countries, Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 demonstrated how innovation comes into industrial use. The convergence of research, industry and application proved to be a breeding ground for new material solutions, manufacturing and processing technologies. Natural fibres, performance apparel, connected systems and AI-driven processing technologies emerged as key growth and future markets.

The updated poster on biodegradable Polymers in various environments has been released

As part of the PerPlacsBio project, nova-Institute has updated its popular poster on the biodegradability of polymers in different environments. The updated version reflects current standards, certifications and the latest scientific findings. The poster can be used to assess biodegradable alternatives for use in agriculture and forestry, and it is now available in German for the first time.

A new standard to combat plastic waste in forests

With DIN SPEC 35808 “Tree Shelter for Forestry Applications,” the testing and research service provider Hohenstein, in collaboration with Rottenburg University of Forestry, as well as forestry authorities and industry partners, has established a clear framework for bio-based and fully biodegradable tree shelters. The pre-standard defines requirements and practical testing methods designed to reduce plastic waste in forests and strengthen the long-term protection of soil and the environment.

Denim moves towards sustainability

EIM (Environmental Impact Measurement), the global reference platform for measuring the environmental impact of garment finishing, presents the second edition of its annual report Denim Industry Progress & Insights 2025. The study analyses over 100,000 real denim finishing processes, providing an accurate and up-to-date view of the industry’s evolution towards more sustainable models.

Europe’s textile future at a turning point: New 2030 Circularity Blueprint aims to scale recycling and unlock investment opportunities

The EU textile system is at a critical crossroads. Today, less than 1% of discarded garments are recycled into new garments, despite EU-wide obligations for separate collection. In response, Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) is launching the 2030 Circularity Blueprint, in partnership with ReHubs. This ambitious initiative is designed to support the transformation of the EU textile ecosystem to advance textile-to-textile recycling and drive the transition to a circular economy.

Fifteen years of Autoneum – From spin off to global technology leader

What started as a strategic carve‑out has since become the success story of a global technology leader in acoustic and thermal management solutions for vehicles. Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, Autoneum supplies leading automobile manufacturers worldwide with innovative, lightweight and increasingly sustainable solutions.

Kruger, Canada, orders first nonwovens line for sustainable wipes from ANDRITZ

International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from newly established Kruger Nonwovens to deliver a complete WetlaceTM hybrid line for the Wayagamack mill in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. With this investment, pulp and paper producer Kruger is preparing to enter the nonwovens market with a new generation of plastic-free, chemical-free materials for sustainable wipes. The line is the first of its kind in Canada and is scheduled to start production in 2028.

Picanol to present its leading weaving technology at ITM 2026

Picanol is pleased to announce it will be participating in ITM 2026 in Istanbul. This is a key event for industry professionals to engage with the Turkish textile industry as well as the extensive international audience attending the fair. During the event, Picanol will present its latest innovations to the visitors in Hall 8, booth 802.