Survey of the European Fabric Fairs for Autumn/Winter 2012/13
The latest update in this series of reports summarises the mood and trends which were apparent at the European fabric fairs for autumn/winter 2012/13. The author of the report visited Prima Moda Tessuto, Munich Fabric Start, Milano Unica, Premi?re Vision Pluriel and Texworld, where she interviewed exhibitors and found out first-hand which trends were proving to be the most popular. Despite the European debt crisis and difficult economic conditions, there was a positive mood at the fairs - helped by a perception that the market was recovering. Demand for luxury goods in emerging markets has been increasing and this was reflected in a rise in the number of visitors from these countries. There were quality fabrics and a high level of creativity at all of the fairs, as well as an emphasis on variety. A number of fairs featured special sections to highlight the importance of sustainability and eco-friendly fabrics.
SUMMARY
FABRIC FAIRS
Trading conditions
Prima Moda Tessuto
Munich Fabric Start
Milano Unica
Premi?re Vision Pluriel
Texworld
FABRIC TRENDS
Prints and patterns
Decorative: silks and silky fabrics
Outerwear: wools and blends
Jerseys
Performance fabrics
FABRIC FAIRS
Trading conditions
Prima Moda Tessuto
Munich Fabric Start
Milano Unica
Premi?re Vision Pluriel
Texworld
FABRIC TRENDS
Prints and patterns
Decorative: silks and silky fabrics
Outerwear: wools and blends
Jerseys
Performance fabrics
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Leading European fabric fairs for autumn/winter 2012/13 and spring/summer 2013
Table 1: Leading European fabric fairs for autumn/winter 2012/13 and spring/summer 2013
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Munich Fabric Start: Blue Zone
Figure 2: Premi?re Vision
Figure 3: Fabrics displayed at Milano Unica
Figure 4: Floral print displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 5: Floral print displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 6: Digitally printed fabric displayed at Milano Unica
Figure 7: Floral print displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 8: Gratacos: floral print displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 9: KBC: floral print displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 10: Floral print displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 11: Taiana: shirting fabric displayed at Milano Unica
Figure 12: Smoke effect print displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 13: Wool fabrics displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 14: Rugged shirtings displayed at Milano Unica
Figure 15: Canclini: rugged shirtings displayed at Milano Unica
Figure 16: British fabrics displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 17: Wool coatings displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 18: Heavy woollen and tweedy knits displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 19: Inseta: fabrics displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 1: Munich Fabric Start: Blue Zone
Figure 2: Premi?re Vision
Figure 3: Fabrics displayed at Milano Unica
Figure 4: Floral print displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 5: Floral print displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 6: Digitally printed fabric displayed at Milano Unica
Figure 7: Floral print displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 8: Gratacos: floral print displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 9: KBC: floral print displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 10: Floral print displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 11: Taiana: shirting fabric displayed at Milano Unica
Figure 12: Smoke effect print displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 13: Wool fabrics displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 14: Rugged shirtings displayed at Milano Unica
Figure 15: Canclini: rugged shirtings displayed at Milano Unica
Figure 16: British fabrics displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 17: Wool coatings displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 18: Heavy woollen and tweedy knits displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 19: Inseta: fabrics displayed at Premi?re Vision
