Survey of the European Fabric Fairs for Spring/Summer 2013
The latest update in this series of reports summarises the trends which were on show at the European fabric fairs for the spring/summer 2013 season. Despite economic turbulence, the mood at the fairs was lively 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. Demand for luxury fabrics is holding up well, and European manufacturers have been devoting their efforts and resources to developing innovative designs and imaginative technical processes. Materials which were once confined to performance fabrics -- such as coatings, laminates and membranes -- are now being applied across the board, and various innovative finishes are being employed. Cotton and linen remain important but in many cases they are being combined with cellulosic or synthetic fibres to achieve a special look or handle.
SUMMARY
FABRIC FAIRS
Trading conditions
Munich Fabric Start
Milano Unica
Premi?re Vision
Texworld
FABRIC TRENDS
Silks and silky types
Prints and pattern
Outerwear: linens and wools
Casual outerwear
Shirtings
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 pattern
Outerwear: linens and wools
Casual outerwear
Shirtings
Sports and performance fabrics
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Leading European fabric fairs for spring/summer 2013 and autumn/winter 2013/14
Table 1: Leading European fabric fairs for spring/summer 2013 and autumn/winter 2013/14
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Premi?re Vision Trend Forum
Figure 2: Floral design and sequinnned fabric displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 3: Embroidered fabric displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 4: Embroidered plastic fabric displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 5: Layered silk fabric by Henry Bertrand displayed t Premi?re Vision
Figure 6: Indigo dyed linen fabrics by JJ Exporters displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 7: Printed fabric by Inseta displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 8: Layered shiny organza and pleated silk by Inseta displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 9: Floral prints and jacquards displayed at Milano Unica
Figure 10: Floral designs and lace fabrics displayed at Milano Unica
Figure 11: Floral prints by Liberty Art Fabrics displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 12: Scarf design prints displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 13: Decorative placement print displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 14: Woven jacquards by Dutel Cr?ation displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 15: Woven line with weft inserted strips by Masters of Linen displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 16: Metallic coated linen by John England displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 17: Jerseys used in tailored garments by Tallia di Delfino displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 18: Shirting fabrics by Albini displayed at Shirt Avenue
Figure 19: Performance jerseys in fluorescent colours displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 20: Livia Firth in Giorgio Armani dress made from Newlife fibres
Figure 1: Premi?re Vision Trend Forum
Figure 2: Floral design and sequinnned fabric displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 3: Embroidered fabric displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 4: Embroidered plastic fabric displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 5: Layered silk fabric by Henry Bertrand displayed t Premi?re Vision
Figure 6: Indigo dyed linen fabrics by JJ Exporters displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 7: Printed fabric by Inseta displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 8: Layered shiny organza and pleated silk by Inseta displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 9: Floral prints and jacquards displayed at Milano Unica
Figure 10: Floral designs and lace fabrics displayed at Milano Unica
Figure 11: Floral prints by Liberty Art Fabrics displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 12: Scarf design prints displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 13: Decorative placement print displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 14: Woven jacquards by Dutel Cr?ation displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 15: Woven line with weft inserted strips by Masters of Linen displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 16: Metallic coated linen by John England displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 17: Jerseys used in tailored garments by Tallia di Delfino displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 18: Shirting fabrics by Albini displayed at Shirt Avenue
Figure 19: Performance jerseys in fluorescent colours displayed at Premi?re Vision
Figure 20: Livia Firth in Giorgio Armani dress made from Newlife fibres
