“We couldn't be happier at the moment, because in a few days we will finally bring the textile industry back together in Munich! As organisers, we have literally turned every stone in order to create a safe, creative environment for the industry for efficient work and inspiration under the new conditions. In addition to the high-quality supplier portfolio, we are very proud to be able to offer known and valued services such as free lunch and coffee bars despite the situation, as well as numerous innovations: for example, a newly designed sustainability area for sourcing of future-oriented materials, an event program with panel discussions and keynotes with international experts and BLUEZONE in a BACK TO THE FUTURE atmosphere.”

Sebastian Klinder, Managing Director Munich Fabric Start

An extensive hygiene concept for the safety of all trade show participants

Organising trade shows that offer an inspiring, informative and safe working environment all together is a major challenge in uncertain times. Of course, the organisers are aware of their great responsibility and have done everything to ensure that the entire event area of more than 40,000 square meters is Covid-19 compliant.

With specialist staff and in close coordination with Messe München and the authorities, the organisers have developed a hygiene concept that meets the official requirements and even goes a few steps further. The entire concept can be found at www.munichfabricstart.com, whereby the following three points are particularly important for international trade show visitors:

o Entry and exit: Visitors should proactively inform themselves about the travel and safety information of the respective country to and from Germany on the official homepages, whereby, according to AUMA, exception rules apply in some cases for trade show participants, for example the elimination of the quarantine obligation for travelers from high-risk areas with proof of participation in the trade show.

o 3 screening rules: The "3 screening rules" decreed by the federal government applies on the exhibition grounds: Tested/ Recovered/ Vaccinated. At screening stations in front of the exhibition halls, compliance with the 3 rules is checked by trained staff on each day of the exhibition. A valid Covid-19 test, a recovered certificate or a vaccination certificate recognised in Germany must be available.

o FFP2 mask requirement: Visitors are required to wear an FFP2 mouth and nose cover on the entire exhibition grounds, which is provided free of charge if required.

Newly designed areas, inspiring trend forums & a diverse and focused event program

In addition to much needed personal exchange, the shows offer a large pool of inspiration and information for the development of Autumn.Winter 22/23 collections. The trend forums show the 5 trend topics of MUNICH FABRIC START as well as the 4 denim trend topics of BLUEZONE, which are also described in detail in the Trend Book and Color Code available on site and online.

Holistic, sustainable solutions are presented in the newly designed ReSOURCE X SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS forum. The close interaction of the platforms, focused on sustainable materials and innovations, offers orientation, depth of information and specific application options for the sourcing of futuristic textiles.