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Next edition of SPINEXPO Shanghai promises innovative line-up

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The 26th edition of SPINEXPO, is set to open doors in Shanghai from September 1 to 3, 2015 at the Shanghai World Expo Convention & Exhibition Centre. A leading yarn and knitwear trade show, which caters to weavers, knitters, hosiery manufacturers and ready-to-wear brand manufacturers, SPINEXPO encourages new initiatives, which aim to link all elements of the textile chain. Linking all facets is an effort to achieve better products, while paying attention to environmental and ethical issues.

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Autumn/Winter 2016-17 collections and products will be showcased, by independent textile specialists, under the theme ‘Directions’. This will lead the upcoming trend directions at SPINEXPO Shanghai and New York. The trade fair’s focus is on the possibilities and future prospects of knitwear production in China. There would also be discussions on benefits of keeping knitwear manufacturing in the country with spinning and knitwear specialists and fibre producers.

Innovative concepts and trends

The trends presented at the show have some key concepts, such as textures extending into ribbons, cordials and compact looking novelties that are as light as air. Yarns are furry, diffused through surface hair, plush and velvety, matted and slightly felted with subtle uses of shine. Yarns work with fluffy mohair, luxurious fibres, felted wools, tweeds with metallic, irregular and homespun appearances, suede finishes and more. A lot of skill is required to create these unexpected yarns.

To create new products that have a strong market appeal, fibre producers have collaborated with spinners. This year, Mohair South Africa launched its new mohair label, wherein qualifying products can contain mohair from other locations though Mohair South Africa has developed and registered the mark. License would be granted for use to a trusted manufacturer or spinner that would also assist in protecting the integrity of the mark. As Deon Saayman, General Manager, Mohair South Africa points out that their collaboration with spinners was with the aim to help develop specific products for different markets, as each market has it own unique preference. For example, one may prefer fluffy yarn, while others may choose a smoother surface. Mohair South Africa aims to provide knitters, spinners and retailers with inspiration on ways to use mohair collections, he added.

Focus on innovation

The Woolmark Company believes that innovation plays a crucial role in making comfortable garments, thus making it an integral aspect of their operations. Giving a spin to the traditional fibres is important. Merino wool remains a premium ingredient in producing luxurious yarns, making garments suitable to wear throughout the year. And Jimmy Jackson, The Woolmark Company General Manager, Product Development and Commercialisation explained that many of their products are developed in collaboration with Meriono wool spinners. For the Shanghai expo, The Woolmark Company will promote three main pillars of innovation: Touch, Technique, and Texture. Besides, the company will conduct two seminars on the first two days of the trade fair, where one of them will be dedicated to The Wool Lab, showing the directions of the research undertaken.

While the expo looks promising for all manufacturers, the biggest challenge for fiber manufacturers is to go with emerging fashion trends as well as back up product innovation, research, development and integrity of latest developments and oraganisers’ reports. Machinery manufacturers, on the other hand, need to team up with stylists if they wish to elevate their machines to a different level and adjust and adapt to new technical ones. The organisers believe both, fibre and machinery manufacturers, have to be proactive while working with the industry.

 
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