Designer's Studio, a special zone for textile designers at Intertextile
18 Jun '08
3 min read
Famous suppliers in key categories already signed on: Many top-notch suppliers from Europe and America signed up to attend the show this year at the earliest opportunity - with some joining before the 2007 show even ended. Among those registered now are:
• Accessories suppliers Amann Asia, American & Efird, Bemis, Chinoh-Tex (Hemmers Textil), Hollingsworth & Vose, Riri and Union Knopf. Also lace and embroidery maker Connaught Industries.
• Apparel textile suppliers include ladieswear maker Marey Textile Trading, jeanswear company, Cone Denim and casual and sportswear supplier Concordia Textiles.
• Menswear producers include Alumo and Tekstina, and lining suppliers Anglo Pacific Sourcing (Gestler Fabrics) and Wendler Interlining.
• Wool suppliers include Cheksil, J & J Minnis and Reid & Taylor
• Other suppliers include fibre and yarn producers BASF, Dow Chemical, Huntsman Textile Effects, Invista, Lenzing and Unifi; and thermal insulations substances manufacturer Thermore.
• On the technical side, Gerber Scientific will feature technology products and equipment and Testex Swiss Textile Testing will feature information on testing.
• For design and inspiration, Amanda Kelly Design Studio, Circleline and Creations Robert Vernet will join the Designer's Studio, a special zone for textile designers. And fashion information providers Carlin International, Stylesight and Worth Global Style Network (WGSN) will feature design and trend-forecasting products.