Survey of the European Fabric Fairs for Spring/Summer 2014
The latest update in this series of reports summarises the trends which were on show at the European fabric fairs for the spring/summer 2014 season. Despite Europe's continuing economic difficulties, the mood at the fairs was positive and optimistic. The author of the report visited Munich Fabric Start, Premi?re Vision and Milano Unica where she interviewed exhibitors and found out first-hand which trends are proving to be the most popular. European fabric production is enjoying a revival, partly due to strong demand for luxury fabrics from the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) countries, and partly as a result of a return by manufacturers to sourcing some of their fabric in Europe rather than in Asia. Fabrics are predominantly light in weight and light in colour. The most important fibre of the season continues to be cotton but there has been a noticeable increase in the use of cellulosic fibres. Many fabrics for the spring/summer 2014 season are being given metallic or mother-of-pearl foil finishes and coatings. In casual sports and performance fabrics, an astonishing variety of finishes are being applied -- either to change the look and handle of the fabric or to increase its functional performance. Furthermore, digital printing is being applied to an increasing number of different fabrics as it becomes faster and cheaper.
SUMMARY
FABRIC FAIRS
Trading conditions
Munich Fabric Start
Milano Unica
Premi?re Vision
Texworld
FABRIC TRENDS
Silks and silky types
Prints and patterns
Outerwear: linens and wools
Jerseys
Shirtings
Casual sports and performance fabrics
FABRIC FAIRS
Trading conditions
Munich Fabric Start
Milano Unica
Premi?re Vision
Texworld
FABRIC TRENDS
Silks and silky types
Prints and patterns
Outerwear: linens and wools
Jerseys
Shirtings
Casual sports and performance fabrics
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Leading European fabric fairs for spring/summer 2014 and autumn/winter 2014/15
Table 1: Leading European fabric fairs for spring/summer 2014 and autumn/winter 2014/15
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Premi?re Vision
Figure 2: Laser cut fabrics by Cavalleri displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 3: Chanel-type tweed displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 4: Fabrics in complex weave structures by Dutel Creation displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 5: Lace and crochet fabrics displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 6: Fabric in a complex weave structure by Dutel Cr?ation displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 7: Printed denim fabrics displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 8: Floral printed fabrics at Milano Unica
Figure 9: Floral printed fabrics by Ratti Donna displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 10: Digitally printed photographic view fabric displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 11: Jersey fabrics displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 12: Jersey fabrics for men’s wear by Gruppo Dondi displayed at Milano Unica
Figure 13: Suiting fabric by Albiate 1830 displayed at Milano Unica
Figure 14: Patterned shirting fabric displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 15: Patterned shirting fabrics displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 16: Shirting fabrics displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 17: Shirting fabric displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 18: Shirting fabric displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 19: Performance fabrics by Schoeller and Frizza displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 20: Double faced bonded fabric by Coronet displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 1: Premi?re Vision
Figure 2: Laser cut fabrics by Cavalleri displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 3: Chanel-type tweed displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 4: Fabrics in complex weave structures by Dutel Creation displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 5: Lace and crochet fabrics displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 6: Fabric in a complex weave structure by Dutel Cr?ation displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 7: Printed denim fabrics displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 8: Floral printed fabrics at Milano Unica
Figure 9: Floral printed fabrics by Ratti Donna displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 10: Digitally printed photographic view fabric displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 11: Jersey fabrics displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 12: Jersey fabrics for men’s wear by Gruppo Dondi displayed at Milano Unica
Figure 13: Suiting fabric by Albiate 1830 displayed at Milano Unica
Figure 14: Patterned shirting fabric displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 15: Patterned shirting fabrics displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 16: Shirting fabrics displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 17: Shirting fabric displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 18: Shirting fabric displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 19: Performance fabrics by Schoeller and Frizza displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 20: Double faced bonded fabric by Coronet displayed at Premi?re Vision
