#Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2018-06-20

CHIC September 2018 - looking at chinese consumer market

CHIC Shanghai changed from October to September, next edition taking place from September 27-29, 2018. With expected 800 exhibitors from 21 countries at 65.000 sqm the autumn edition of Asia's leading fashion trade fair keeps on providing the essential tool box to crack the Chinese consumer market.

The conditions for international fashion brands are good. The import tariff for clothing and accessories will be reduced from 15.9% to 7.1% to encourage import and the upgrade of the industry. Furthermore, the state council of China decided to protect the safety of foreign investment incl. trade secrets, trademarks and copyrights which will be especially taken care of.

According to the edition´s motto `New Makers´ and the new show design CHIC September will be all about innovation: CHIC talks and CHIC fashion shows will look into the future of the fashion business and provide insights into the Chinese market. IMPULSES, the designers´ section at CHIC, shows upcoming designer brands and their innovative, inspiring fashion approaches.

Clearly structured into appealing segments areas such as NEW LOOK (womenswear), URBAN VIEW (menswear), YOUNG BLOOD (young fashion and lifestyle), KIDS´ PARADISE (kidswear), SECRET STARS (accessories), SHANGHAI BAG (bags), HERITAGE (leather & fur), SUPERIOR FACTORY (ODM) present the latest trends and provide the right ambience for intensive business talks. FUTURE LINK (services) gathers fashion service providers presenting platforms for supply chain solutions, smart retail and production, RFID, laser production, data use etc. FASHION JOURNEY (international brands) puts overseas´ exhibitors in the spotlight. Next to the big Italian pavilion, the French pavilion “Paris Forever” and Korean “Preview in China” further individual participants from Poland, Spain, France, Italy, Japan and the USA will show their collections here and use CHIC as the bridge into the Chinese market.

Back again at CHIC September 18 will be the GREEN ZONE presenting sustainable supply chain solutions, sustainable innovations and sustainable fashion. Programmes such as Chemicals Stewardship 2020, Carbon Stewardship 2020, Water Stewardship 2020 and Circular Stewardship 2020 will be presented.

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

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

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C&S strengthens its governance to support its evolution

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Carrington Textiles publishes third Sustainability Report

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

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SHIMA SEIKI brings new flat knitting technologies to FEBRATEX 2026

Leading flat knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, together with its Brazilian representative BRASTEMA TECNOLOGIA TEXTIL LTDA., will exhibit at the Brazilian Textile Industry Fair (FEBRATEX 2026) this month. On display will be a roundup of SHIMA SEIKI computerized flat knitting technology, represented by WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machines, computerized flat knitting machines featuring a brand-new model with high productivity and excellent cost performance, a glove knitting machine and the latest digital solutions.

Lenzing reports improved half-year results and advances strategic transformation

Despite a persistently challenging market environment in the first half of 2026, characterized by volatile energy and raw material prices, subdued global consumer demand and intensified competition from Asia, the Lenzing Group significantly improved its financial performance. Net result after tax more than doubled to EUR 35.6 million, compared with EUR 15.2 million in the first half of 2025. Free cash flow increased to EUR 45.8 million, while EBITDA amounted to EUR 239.2 million. Revenue totaled EUR 1.27 billion, compared with EUR 1.34 billion in the previous year.

Trützschler’s latest spinning and card clothing innovations at CAITME 2026

From September 8 to 10, 2026, Trützschler will present its latest innovations in spinning and card clothing for state-of-the-art fiber processing at CAITME in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Visitors are invited to meet the experts at Pavilion 2, Booth D50 and explore solutions designed to increase productivity, streamline processes, and ensure consistently high yarn quality. Key topics include the next-generation card TC 30i, the integrated draw frame IDF 3, the high-performance comber TCO 21XL as well as Trützschler Card Clothing’s new flat top series STEELTOP®.