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Premiere Vision Paris, an international platform for sustainable fashion, is reshaping its events to adapt to industry shifts. Covering the full value chainyarns, fabrics, designs, leather, accessories, and morethe show caters to luxury, premium, and broad distribution markets, serving as a global observatory for fashion's evolving landscape.
In response to sustainability challenges, technological advances, and changing consumer habits, the fashion division of GL events is revamping its event structure. Starting in 2025, Premiere Vision Paris will host two major events in February and September, while Blossom Premiere Vision will occur in early summer and December.
Florence Rousson, General Manager of GL events Fashion Division, highlighted the strategic shift, stating that the changes demonstrate their commitment to transforming the industry by supporting markets and driving the necessary changes forward.
The goal is to ensure Premiere Vision returns to its core mission of being a catalyst for growth, adapting to the industry’s dynamic needs and fostering collaboration across the sector.
Beaulieu International Group (BIG) has appointed Jean-Baptiste De Ruyck as its new CEO, marking a significant shift in leadership for the company. De Ruyck, 45, brings extensive experience in senior management and international finance. He previously led Abriso Jiffy, transforming it into a leading European entity in protective packaging and insulation. His past roles include CEO at Omni form and leadership positions in a Latin American start-up, with a background in investment banking in London.
De Ruyck's appointment underscores BIG's dedication to professional, independent leadership and introduces a fresh perspective on the company’s growth strategies. Chairman Dominiek De Clerck expressed enthusiasm about De Ruyck’s potential to drive new opportunities and stability, aligning with BIG.'s sustainable growth objectives.
Jean-Baptiste De Ruyck expressed his honor at joining Beaulieu International Group during this crucial time. He conveyed optimism about the future and enthusiasm for focusing on projects with significant growth potential. He also acknowledged the trust placed in him and expressed his eagerness to lead BIG into its next chapter of success.
De Ruyck will officially begin his role following a transitional period, taking over from Pol Deturck, who departed at the end of June 2024.
Birla Cellulose, a leader in sustainable fiber solutions, hosted the second edition of its hub-meet at The Residency, Karur, on August 30, 2024. The event, attended by 110 key exporters and company owners from Karur, highlighted the impact of sustainable Man-Made Cellulosic Fibers (MMCF) in the Home Textiles sector.
The hub-meet concentrated on integrating sustainable MMCF solutions into home textiles, aiming to produce eco-friendly, high-quality products that meet modern sustainability standards. Key attendees included Gopal Krishnan, President of the Karur Textile Manufacturer Exporters Association; Velusamy, Assistant Director of the Textile Committee; Perumal, Managing Director of South Indian Textiles; and Kaliappan, Managing Director of Anboli Fabrics.
Notable value chain partners such as AGT Mills, PKPN, Kumaran, Sutlej Textiles, and Kumaraguru Mills demonstrated their commitment to sustainable practices. A significant highlight was the interest in Birla Cellulose’s flagship product, Spunshades, known for its Colour Lock Technology that prevents fabric fading through embedded dye pigments.
Gopal Krishnan expressed enthusiasm for incorporating Birla Cellulose’s fibers into Karur's home textiles sector, valued at approximately Rs 9000 crore Kaliappan praised the detailed presentation on fiber applications, while T Murugan, President Global Head, Business Development at Birla Cellulose, expressed gratitude for the positive response and anticipation for the future of sustainable home textiles.
The current edition Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics trade fair featured a critical session on Aug 27, 2024 on the European Green Deal and its far-reaching consequences for the global textile industry. Speakers from various sectors shared insights into the deal's potential impact and the practical measures businesses can adopt to adapt.
The speakers included Francois Souchet, MD, Swanstant, Marie-Emmanuelle Belzung, Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp, Simon Chen, Greater China Regional Lead, TextileGenesis, Pierre-Francois LelLouet, Co-President, Union Francaise des industries Mode &Habillement and session was moderated by Fabien Pacory, Vice President, CCI France Chine
Key Takeaways:
• EU Regulations Driving Change: Francois Souchet emphasized the EU's push for accountability and transparency through a series of regulations addressing waste reduction, ethical sourcing, and chemical management, compelling brands to rethink their practices.
• Traceability and Technology: The vital role of technology, including blockchain, in ensuring traceability and transparency was underscored. The importance of verified certifications and data sharing among brands and producers was discussed.
• Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage: The conference emphasized that sustainability should be seen as a competitive advantage, encouraging companies to embrace eco-friendly practices proactively.
• Global Perspectives: The discussions shed light on differing approaches to sustainability between regions, noting a perception of proactive environmental initiatives in China while the EU leads with strict regulations.
Session Highlights:
Olaf Schmidt, Vice President of Messe Frankfurt, emphasized the significance of Messe Frankfurt's 'Expertise Ecology' initiative in providing platforms for knowledge exchange and collaboration on sustainable practices. He highlighted the growing importance of sustainability, particularly in light of the European Union's policies and regulations.
The session, titled "A Green Revolution is Coming: What Does the European Green Deal Mean for the Textile Industry and What Can Your Business Do to Adapt?", opened with moderator Fabien Pacory underscoring the Green Deal's overarching goal of achieving climate neutrality in Europe by 2050. He added, "The European Green Deal is a game-changer for the textile industry. It's no longer about incremental improvements; it's about a fundamental shift toward sustainability."
"We need to move away from the linear 'take-make-dispose' model and adopt strategies that prioritize reuse, repair, and recycling of textile products."Emphasized Francois Souchet Pierre-Francois LelLouet, Co-President, Union Francaise des industries Mode &Habillement, detailed the EU's comprehensive regulatory framework aimed at reducing the industry's environmental impact and increasing accountability. He emphasized the necessity for greater transparency and traceability throughout the supply chain."Textile production accounts for a significant percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption. The Green Deal aims to drastically reduce these figures", he added.
Marie-Emmanuelle Belasng, Delegate General of the European Alliance for Flax and Hemp, showcased the potential of European flax as a sustainable and premium fibre. She underscored the importance of traceability and transparency through certifications and blockchain technology.
Industry Transformation Underway:
The session showcased a textile industry undergoing a profound transformation, prioritizing data management, collaboration, and strategic partnerships to navigate the complexities of the European Green Deal. The focus on traceability and the integration of technology is also reshaping job roles and processes.
Call for Collective Action:
The Green Revolution session served as a stark reminder of the pressing need for the textile industry to adapt. Businesses are urged to view sustainability as a strategic opportunity to drive innovation, enhance their brand image, and contribute to a greener future. While the challenges are significant, the potential benefits for businesses, the environment, and society are immense. As the Green Deal sets the stage for a greener revolution, the textile industry has a crucial role to play in shaping a more sustainable world.
The 11th edition of Gartex Texprocess India, held for the first time at the state-of-the-art Yasho bhoomi expo center in New Delhi, was a resounding success. Attracting B2B visitors from 311 Indian cities and 29 countries, the event showcased a diverse mix of professionals from the textile value chain. The visitor profile included apparel brands, export houses, garment manufacturers, boutique owners, buying houses, design studios, and textile mills, all contributing to a rich and varied exchange of ideas and business opportunities.
Showcase of innovations
The exhibition featured an impressive array of textile technology and product solutions. Highlights included advanced garment and textile manufacturing machinery, a variety of denim apparel production solutions, fabrics, trims, accessories, and cutting-edge digital and screen-printing technologies. The high level of enthusiasm from both exhibitors and visitors was evident, with crowded booths and aisles throughout the event.
Positive feedback from exhibitors
Exhibitors expressed high levels of satisfaction with the show. Mukund Agarwal, Business Head of Baba Textile Machinery, praised the platform for allowing the debut of their latest high-speed embroidery machines and innovative coding devices. He expressed eagerness to participate in future editions. Similarly, Vanraj Vanawala of SP Laces, a first-time participant, found the event valuable for networking and learning, noting plans to attend the Mumbai edition in 2025.
Rahul Mahajan, Head of Sales and Marketing for Datatex Asia Pacific, reported a significant increase in footfall and inquiries compared to previous editions. He anticipates converting these leads into business opportunities. True Colors Group's General Manager, Pratik Mehta, commended the new venue and the show's role in enhancing their market presence. Pankaj Singh of Ginni International Ltd highlighted the event's strong footfalls and its importance in their continued participation.
Veteran exhibitor Chandrakant of Raymond UCO noted the event's value for interacting with customers and trade partners, showcasing new products, and receiving feedback. The show's successful format was acknowledged as beneficial for the industry.
Insights from industry experts
The event also featured Gartex Talks sessions, where industry experts discussed the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation on the Indian textile sector. Topics included the activewear revolution and sustainability in the industry. Aamir Akhtar, Group President and CEO of Jindal Worldwide Ltd, highlighted the fundamental shift towards organized retail in the Indian denim market and the industry's efforts to align with UN Sustainable Development Goal No. 12, focusing on responsible consumption and production.
Gartex Texprocess India is a key player in the textile manufacturing technology sector, with specialized zones for Fabrics and Trims Show, Screen Print India, and The Denim Show.
Jointly organized by MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd and Messe Frankfurt Trade Fair India Pvt Ltd, the next edition will take place from May 22-24, 2025, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The event promises to continue fostering growth and innovation within the textile industry.
The 11th edition of Gartex Texprocess India, held for the first time at the state-of-the-art Yasho bhoomi expo center in New Delhi, was a resounding success. Attracting B2B visitors from 311 Indian cities and 29 countries, the event showcased a diverse mix of professionals from the textile value chain. The visitor profile included apparel brands, export houses, garment manufacturers, boutique owners, buying houses, design studios, and textile mills, all contributing to a rich and varied exchange of ideas and business opportunities.
Showcase of innovations
The exhibition featured an impressive array of textile technology and product solutions. Highlights included advanced garment and textile manufacturing machinery, a variety of denim apparel production solutions, fabrics, trims, accessories, and cutting-edge digital and screen-printing technologies. The high level of enthusiasm from both exhibitors and visitors was evident, with crowded booths and aisles throughout the event.
Positive feedback from exhibitors
Exhibitors expressed high levels of satisfaction with the show. Mukund Agarwal, Business Head of Baba Textile Machinery, praised the platform for allowing the debut of their latest high-speed embroidery machines and innovative coding devices. He expressed eagerness to participate in future editions. Similarly, Vanraj Vanawala of SP Laces, a first-time participant, found the event valuable for networking and learning, noting plans to attend the Mumbai edition in 2025.
Rahul Mahajan, Head of Sales and Marketing for Datatex Asia Pacific, reported a significant increase in footfall and inquiries compared to previous editions. He anticipates converting these leads into business opportunities. True Colors Group's General Manager, Pratik Mehta, commended the new venue and the show's role in enhancing their market presence. Pankaj Singh of Ginni International Ltd highlighted the event's strong footfalls and its importance in their continued participation.
Veteran exhibitor Chandrakant of Raymond UCO noted the event's value for interacting with customers and trade partners, showcasing new products, and receiving feedback. The show's successful format was acknowledged as beneficial for the industry.
Insights from industry experts
The event also featured Gartex Talks sessions, where industry experts discussed the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation on the Indian textile sector. Topics included the activewear revolution and sustainability in the industry. Aamir Akhtar, Group President and CEO of Jindal Worldwide Ltd, highlighted the fundamental shift towards organized retail in the Indian denim market and the industry's efforts to align with UN Sustainable Development Goal No. 12, focusing on responsible consumption and production.
Gartex Texprocess India is a key player in the textile manufacturing technology sector, with specialized zones for Fabrics and Trims Show, Screen Print India, and The Denim Show.
Jointly organized by MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd and Messe Frankfurt Trade Fair India Pvt Ltd, the next edition will take place from May 22-24, 2025, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The event promises to continue fostering growth and innovation within the textile industry.
A global leader in innovative and sustainable fiber and technology solutions, The Lycra Company outlines its sustainability goals for 2030 besides showcasing latest advancements in sustainability through the ‘The Planet Agenda’ platform at the 63rd Dornbirn World Fiber Congress (GFC) in Austria. The event is being held from Sep 11-13, 2024 at the Kulturhaus in Dornbirn.
On September 11, Jean Hegedus, Director -Sustainable Business Development, The Lycra Company, delivered a joint presentation alongside Andrea Vanderh off, Director - Technology and Sustainability, Qore. Qore is a producer of the next-generation bio-based butanediol (BDO) Qira that is made from non-edible, renewable corn. The presentation focused on the development and commercialisation of the Lycra fiber made with Qira, a breakthrough in sustainable fiber technology.
Bio-derived BDO makes up 70 per cent of the new Lycra fiber, while the remaining 30 per cent comes from fossil-based MDI, which is combined with the bio-derived component to create the final fiber, says Hegedus.
This innovative fiber can be certified by independent bodies for its sustainability claims, ensuring transparency and accountability, adds Hegedus. It offers the same performance as the original Lycra fiber allowing customers to reduce environmental impact without compromising on the quality, he states further.
The bio-derived Lycra fiber made with Qira offers several key benefits. By utilizing corn as a raw material, the fiber preserves finite petroleum resources, using a renewable, annually sustainable alternative. Additionally, this new fiber will be available at a large scale, enabling significant reductions in environmental impact across products using Lycra fibers.
Furthermore, brands and retailers will not need to re-engineer fabrics, patterns, or processes, as the bio-derived Lycra fiber offers equivalent performance to its conventional counterpart. This ensures that manufacturers can adopt the fiber without making significant changes to production methods, making sustainability more accessible and efficient across the textile industry.
In another session, Alberto Ceria, Senior Applications Development Professional, and David Godshall, Senior R&D Scientist, The Lycra Company, demonstrated the company's efforts to develop circular solutions for spandex recycling.
Rieter Holding Ltd has announced that Rico Randegger, Head of the Business Group After Sales and a member of the Group Executive Committee, will step down from his role on December 31, 2024. The Board of Directors expressed gratitude for Randegger’s long-standing service and his key contributions to the growth of the After Sales business.
Effective January 1, 2025, Alexander A Ozbahadir will take over Randegger’s position, joining the Group Executive Committee. Ozbahadir brings extensive international experience, having held leadership roles at Jungheinrich Group, Schindler Management Ltd, and C Haushahn GmbH. His most recent role was Senior Vice President for Global Account Management Europe at Schindler Group, Ebikon, Switzerland.
The Board of Directors has praised Ozbahadir's experience and leadership in global sales and marketing, noting his diverse roles in Germany, China, and Switzerland. Ozbahadir, born in 1978, is a German citizen with a robust track record in strategic business development and acquisitions.
Rieter Holding Ltd. looks forward to leveraging his expertise to continue advancing the After Sales division's growth trajectory.
Open Lab, a pioneering initiative by HKRITA and the H&M Foundation, has won the International Collaboration Award at the 2024 International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) Awards. Launched on September 4, 2024, this is the first global recognition for Open Lab.
The ITMF award celebrates progress in international collaboration within the textile industry, aligning with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Open Lab’s focus on innovation and partnership exemplifies its commitment to sustainable transformation in fashion and textiles.
Teresa Yang, Chairman of HKRITA, highlighted Open Lab's role in fostering partnerships beyond the textile sector. Through collaborations, the initiative applies innovative technologies to real-world challenges. Christiane Dolva, Strategy Lead of H&M Foundation, emphasized the importance of collaboration in driving meaningful change across the global textile value chain.
Located at Hong Kong's Advanced Manufacturing Centre, Open Lab occupies 20,000 square feet and showcases over 80 sustainable projects. It features two key areas: the Pilot Plant, which includes the Green Machine 2.0 for large-scale textile recycling, and the Fashion Future Lab, focusing on early-stage solutions like “Farm-to-Garment.”
Supported by the Innovation and Technology Fund of Hong Kong and leading industry players, Open Lab is positioned to accelerate sustainable development and climate action in the fashion industry.
Leading denim manufacturer and exporter in Bangladesh, Envoy Textiles plans to establish a Waste Fabric Recycling Plant at its factory in Bhaluka, Mymensingh. Through this move, the company aims to increase its production capacity while meeting the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly textile production.
The total project is estimated to cost Tk 237.04 million, with 70 per cent of the funding coming from debt and 30 per cent from equity. The recycling plant is expected to be operational by the end of June next year.
The plant will process both local and in-house pre-industrial and post-consumer waste fabrics, converting them into high-quality recycled fiber. Once operational, it will reduce Envoy Textiles’ reliance on externally sourced waste cotton by producing recycled fiber in-house. This will not only boost the company’s operational profitability but also cater to growing buyer demand for environmentally responsible production practices.
The company emphasises, the project will strengthen its eco-friendly manufacturing credentials and enhance its competitiveness in the export market by reducing costs associated with external sourcing. The recycling plant is designed to process 12 tons of waste fabrics per day, with an impressive 98 per cent recovery rate, converting nearly all input material into reusable fiber.
Under favorable market conditions, the project is expected to generate around Tk 80 million in annual profits, further contributing to Envoy Textiles' bottom-line growth.
One of the largest denim manufacturers in the country, Envoy Textiles is also the first denim project in Bangladesh to utilize the rope-dye technology. The company’s commitment to sustainability is further highlighted by its recognition as the world’s first LEED-certified platinum factory, underscoring its leadership in eco-friendly textile manufacturing.
