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As one of the leading European textile trade shows, twice a year MUNICH FABRIC START presents a qualitative portfolio of international fabrics and accessories manufacturers showcasing their newest developments and innovations in Munich to up to 15,000 visitors.
Around 900 manufacturers from 43 countries showcase over 1,100 collections in a comprehensive range of textiles, accessories, finishings and sourcing solutions as well as offering specialist information and inspiration, making MUNICH FABRIC START an international business platform in a unique trade fair format. Designers, product managers and buyers work efficiently and with ease in the professional working atmosphere, exclusive event program and full range of specialist information and inspiration that attracts up to 15,000 trade visitors to Munich every season.
Twice a year, MUNICH FABRIC START Exhibitions GmbH also organises the Preview Textile Show VIEW Premium Selection as well as the International Denim Trade Show BLUEZONE.
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Our priority: Your health & safety!
With FABRIC DAYS in September 2020 as well as MUNICH FABRIC START & BLUEZONE in September 2021, we already proved with two successful shows that Covid-19 compliant trade fairs are realizable in these times. For your safe trade show visit, we will of course take numerous measures. Before the event, we will inform you in detail about our extensive hygiene concept.
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Event Program
OF MUNICH FABRIC START, BLUEZONE & KEYHOUSE
AT TREND LECTURES | MOC – Hall 2, THE STAGE | KEYHOUSE – Hall 7 & THE ROUND TABLE | BLUEZONE – Hall 7
Be inspired by exclusive keynotes, panel discussions, trend presentations, Q&A sessions & Co. by international industry experts.
Look forward to news, insights and first-hand information from the industry.
All Events at a glance (pdf)VDMD Seminars (pdf)10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Innovation Talk
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Sustainable Innovations - Key Conversation and Deep Dive about Future-oriented Sustainable Material Developments
Simon Angel (MUNICH FABRIC START)
Join Simon Angel and material experts for an inspirational talk about future-proof material solutions that will add value to a sustainable and circular industry.
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Simon Angel
Sustainable Innovations Curator
MUNICH FABRIC START
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Trend Presentation
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
BLUEZONE TRENDS: NEXUS – EXCLUSIVE DENIM TRENDS
Tilmann Wröbel (Monsieur-T. Denim Lifestyle Studio)
A deep blue dive into key cores of today & tomorrow.
Influencing brand management, looks & products.
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Tilmann Wröbel
Creative Director & Founder
Monsieur-T. Denim Lifestyle Studio
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Educational Session
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
BIOTEXFUTURE – New textile bio-innovations: Providing an outlook for 2025 & 2026
Nicole Espey (BIOTEXFUTURE)
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Nicole Espey
Veranstaltungs- und Stakeholdermanagement ITA & Projekt Management
BIOTEXFUTURE
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Trend Presentation
Location: Room K1 in front of Hall 1 | MOC
Peclers Paris – WOMEN´S FASHION TRENDS FW 26-27 – Urbanisierung als Impulsgeber für einen modernen Look
Karin Schmitz (Peclers Paris)
Immer mehr Menschen leben in Städten und machen sie zu den wichtigsten Lebensräumen der Zukunft. Diese Urbanisierung beeinflusst Modetrends: Funktionale, innovative und vielseitige Kleidung hilft uns, den alltäglichen Herausforderungen zu begegnen. Wandelbare Outfits werden inspiriert von Architektur und Vielfalt der Städte; nachhaltige Materialien und clevere Accessoires stehen im Fokus. Streetwear verschmilzt mit High Fashion. So entsteht eine Mode, die das urbane Lebensgefühl widerspiegelt und individuelle Ausdrucksformen ermöglicht.
Location: Room K1 in front of Hall 1 | MOC
Karin Schmitz
Business Development Director - Germany, Austria & Switzerland
Peclers Paris
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Denim Innovation Talk
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Blue Milestones: Exploring Denim's Cutting Edge in Dyeing, Tech Features, Innovation and New Approaches
Levent Bozgeyik (ISKUR DENIM), Marco Lucietti (RE & UP), Ezgi Atıl (KIPAS DENIM), Ibrahim Ethem Buyukpepe (CALIK DENIM), Dr. Dilek Erik (Sharabati Denim), Maria Cristina Pavarini (The SPIN OFF – Moderation)
A Deep Dive into What's Next in Denim – Redefining the future of denim by exploring pioneering technologies, ethical dyeing methods, and the functional innovations that are transforming the industry from fiber to finish.
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Levent Bozgeyik
International Marketing Manager
ISKUR DENIM
Marco Lucietti
Head of Global Marketing and Communications
RE & UP
Ezgi Atıl
Business Development and R&D Manager
KIPAS DENIM
Ibrahim Ethem Buyukpepe
Acting General Manager
CALIK DENIM
Dr. Dilek Erik
Global Marketing Manager
Sharabati Denim
Maria Cristina Pavarini
Senior Editor
The SPIN OFF – Moderation
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Circularity Panel
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
CIRCULARITY IN FOCUS – Beyond the Hype: Practical Strategies for a Circular Fashion System
Hana Fořtová (NIL Textile), Andrea Roxin (Quantis Germany), Bas Slootman (The Fabric Connector), Muchaneta ten Napel (Shape Innovate – Moderation)
Navigating the New Textile Economy: A deep dive into the challenges and opportunities of textile circularity, featuring insights from a manufacturer, a sustainability expert, a sourcing platform, and a policy consultant. Discover how innovative technologies, strategic partnerships, and a data-driven approach are reshaping the future of fashion and textiles.
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Hana Fořtová
Chief Commercial Director
NIL Textile
Andrea Roxin
Fashion & Sporting Goods Lead
Quantis Germany
Bas Slootman
Co-Founder
The Fabric Connector
Muchaneta ten Napel
Founder & CEO
Shape Innovate – Moderation
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Mini Lecture
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Shape Innovate: MAPPING FASHION 2035 – A Practical Roadmap for the Fashion and Textile Industry
Muchaneta ten Napel (Shape Innovate)
An industry-wide overview of where fashion and textiles stand today — and a practical look at the sustainability milestones the sector must hit by 2035. The session will provide a realistic, actionable timeline addressing the challenges and opportunities across Luxury, Fast Fashion, and Ultra-Fast Fashion.
Join Muchaneta ten Napel on this insightful journey towards the future of fashion.
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Muchaneta ten Napel
Founder & CEO
Shape Innovate
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Sustainability Talk
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Kombinat Konopny - Field to Fabric European Hemp Textiles
Maciej Kowalski (Kombinat Konopny)
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Maciej Kowalski
Founder & CEO
Kombinat Konopny
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Educational Talk
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
WKS Textilveredlungs-GmbH: Outsource Smart – Key Success Factors Along the Textile Supply Chain
Mattis Siepker (WKS Textilveredlungs-GmbH)
Why End-to-End Outsourcing from Raw Material to Returns Is the Way Forward
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Mattis Siepker
Sales Manager
WKS Textilveredlungs-GmbH
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Sustainability Talk
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
The Fabric Connector - Better Materials, Better Business
Bas Slootman (The Fabric Connector)
Why sustainable fabric choices are no longer just ethical – they’re strategic.
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Bas Slootman
Co-Founder
The Fabric Connector
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Innovation Talk
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
livinguard technologies: How to step-change sustainability & profitability in dyeing
Michel Waegli (livinguard technologies)
Learn about the environmental impact of cellulose dyeing and the increasing pressure towards manufacturers to address the challenge. Furthermore, get a comprehensive review and critical assessment of various sustainable dyeing technologies. Finally, learn about Livinguard EFD, a cationic dyeing system that promises both game-changing environmental and cost impact for manufacturing mills.
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Michel Waegli
Head of Ind. Applications
livinguard technologies
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Presentation
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Sourcing in Egypt – Weaving Global Links: Egypt’s Rise as a Nearshoring Hub for Sourcing, Investment, and Premium Textiles.
Rasha Fahim (Textile Export Council of Egypt (TEC) )
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Rasha Fahim
Executive Director
Textile Export Council of Egypt (TEC)
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Denim Talk
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Denim’s Digital Drive – Deep Dive into the Do’s & Dont’s of Social Media
Thomas Stege Bojer (Denimhunters)
How authentic content, influencer partnerships, and new platforms are reshaping the future of the denim industry. What content, collaborations, and data are defining success for denim brands on social media. Join Thomas Stege Bojer and social media experts on stage for this insightful talk.
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Thomas Stege Bojer
Marketing Consultant and Founder
Denimhunters
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Panel Discussion
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
FASHION GRID – Made in Europe: Where Craftsmanship Meets Conscious Design
Dimitris Polychronos (President of the European Cotton Alliance (ECA)), Thanos Papaioannou (DMiss Group), Marina Apostolidou (Colora SA), Panos Sofianos (BLUEZONE)
A dynamic discussion with industry leaders on how traceability, local production, and collaboration are setting new standards for sustainable style and superior materials to shape the next wave of sustainable fashion.
Followed by the FASHION GRID HAPPY HOUR
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Dimitris Polychronos
CEO – Nafpaktos Textile Industry SA &
President of the European Cotton Alliance (ECA)
Thanos Papaioannou
Director General
DMiss Group
Marina Apostolidou
Chemist
Colora SA
Panos Sofianos
Denim Curator
BLUEZONE
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Apéro
Location: MOC – ATRIUM 2
M/UNIQUE APÉRO – We heartily invite you to delicious drinks and snacks, networking and music from 6.30pm
We heartily invite you to our MUNIQUE APÉRO
Enjoy some delicious drinks and snacks, networking and music from 6.30pm
Location: MOC – ATRIUM 2
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Trend Presentation
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
NEXUS – EXCLUSIVE BLUEZONE DENIM TRENDS
Tilmann Wröbel (Monsieur-T. Denim Lifestyle Studio)
A deep blue dive into key cores of today & tomorrow.
Influencing brand management, looks & products.
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Tilmann Wröbel
Creative Director & Founder
Monsieur-T. Denim Lifestyle Studio
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Educational Talk
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Sustainable Innovations: Key Conversation and Deep Dive about Future-oriented Sustainable Material Developments
Simon Angel (MUNICH FABRIC START)
Join Simon Angel and material experts for an inspirational talk about future-proof material solutions that will add value to a sustainable and circular industry.
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Simon Angel
Sustainable Innovations Curator
MUNICH FABRIC START
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Trend Presentation
Location: Room K1 in front of Hall 1 | MOC
Munich Fabric Start X O/M COLLECTIVE: RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW – Colours, Fabrics, Styling (Wo)Mens Key Trends for Autumn.Winter 26/27
Volker Orthmann & Katharina Majorek (o/m collective)
Unter dem Namen o/m collective führen Katharina Majorek und Volker Orthmann ein Stilbüro in Düsseldorf. Ihr Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Entwicklung von Trendpublikationen, Farb- und Modekonzepten. Seit 2023 sind sie für die Leitfarben und Trends der MUNICH FABRIC START verantwortlich. In diesem exklusiven Trendvortrag informieren Katharina Majorek und Volker Orthmann über die Farben, Stoffe und Stylings für die Womens- und Menswear der Saison Autumn.Winter 26/27.
Location: Room K1 in front of Hall 1 | MOC
Volker Orthmann & Katharina Majorek
o/m collective
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Fireside Chat
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
From Lab to Reality: How Design-Led Biomaterials Will Change Fashion and beyond
Dr. Sedef Uncu Akı (GOZEN), Angela Velasquez (Sourcing Journal – Moderation)
Explore the revolutionary science and visionary design behind GOZEN's LUNAFORM™, a groundbreaking material empowering a creative future for the textile industry, now!
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Dr. Sedef Uncu Akı
Chief Executive Officer
GOZEN
Angela Velasquez
Executive Editor
Sourcing Journal – Moderation
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Denim Talk
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
HOMEGROWN DENIM LEGENDS by BLUEZONE MUNICH – MEET ERWIN O. LICHER
Erwin O. Licher (Fashion Styling Licher e.K.), Tilmann Wröbel (Monsieur-T. Denim Lifestyle Studio)
A conversation about the art, craft, and business of building iconic brands that pioneered to built the German, Austrian, and Swiss denim market, connecting makers, brands and buyers to shape its future.
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Erwin O. Licher
Founder & Owner
Fashion Styling Licher e.K.
Tilmann Wröbel
Creative Director & Founder
Monsieur-T. Denim Lifestyle Studio
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Innovation Talk
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Closing the Loop: Scaling Circularity at Tommy Hilfiger
Thijs Maartens (Tommy Hilfiger), Muchaneta ten Napel (Shape Innovate)
A conversation on reshaping the fashion industry for good from pilot projects to global impact and PVH's journey to a fully circular brand.
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Thijs Maartens
Vice President Sustainability
Tommy Hilfiger
Muchaneta ten Napel
Founder & CEO
Shape Innovate
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Trend Presentation
Location: Room K1 in front of Hall 1 | MOC
Munich Fabric Start X Olivia Does Design: Accessories Matter – Additionals Trends for Autumn.Winter 26/27
Olivia Rudschewski (Olivia Does Design)
Location: Room K1 in front of Hall 1 | MOC
Olivia Rudschewski
Visual Artist
Olivia Does Design
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Fireside Chat
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
COLORO – The Art and Science of Color
Thorsten Traugott (Coloro – The Color Code)
Unlocking creative potential, predicting trends, and building lasting brand identity through the language of unlimited color.
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Thorsten Traugott
Managing Director
Coloro – The Color Code
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Fireside Chat
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Baytech HMS x Future Fashion Assembly – Denim after the Loom: From Stone to System
Adriano Goldschmied (Genious Group), Thomas Leary (Baytech Sustainable Technologies Ltd), Sofia Strazzanti (Future Fashion Assembly)
Denim’s most iconic moments were born in the wash house — but what comes after the loom is now being redefined. From hand-washed prototypes in the ‘80s to AI-powered production lines, the post-loom space has become ground zero for impact, creativity, and reinvention.
Denim After the Loom is a growing global panel series initiated by Beyza Baykan, Managing Director of Baytech HMS (Hand Made Stone), spotlighting the people, tools, and systems reshaping how denim gets made. After a packed first edition in London, the series now comes to Munich Fabric Start - this time as part of the first-ever dedicated Innovation Space co-curated by Baytech HMS and Future Fashion Assembly.
This fireside chat is one of the key moments within this innovation program designed to make innovation tangible through workshops, live tools, and hands-on demos from market-ready solutions for across the value chain.
In this 30-minute session, two influential voices in denim - one a pioneer of wash innovation, the other a driver of future-forward production - come together to unpack where we’ve been and where we’re going. Moderated by Sofia Strazzanti, Founder & CEO of Future Fashion Assembly, we’ll explore the friction between tradition and tech, how brands are navigating traceability demands, and what it really takes to shift an industry without losing what made it iconic in the first place.
Expect a conversation that’s unfiltered, cross-generational, and rooted in reality - designed to inspire both legacy makers and next-gen builders.
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Adriano Goldschmied
Godfather of Denim & Founder
Genious Group
Thomas Leary
Business Partner & Global Sales Director
Baytech Sustainable Technologies Ltd
Sofia Strazzanti
Founder & CEO
Future Fashion Assembly
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Innovation Panel
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
INNOVATION PANEL – Integrating Innovation, Impact & Transparency in Textile Supply Chains
Camila Villas (International Trade Centre), Nikita Raman (HUGO BOSS), Güneri Tugcu (CNCT by r-pac), Muchaneta ten Napel (Shape Innovate)
As the fashion and textile industry faces rising pressure to deliver on both sustainability and performance, the need for integrated, cross-sector collaboration has never been more urgent. This conversation brings together four unique perspectives from global brands and innovation hubs to policy leadership and academic research to explore how we can build more transparent, resilient, and responsible supply chains.
Moderated by Muchaneta ten Napel from ShapeInnovate.com in conversation with industry experts.
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Camila Villas
Programme Officer
International Trade Centre
Nikita Raman
Senior Denim Designer
HUGO BOSS
Güneri Tugcu
Global Director Partnerships & Business Development
CNCT by r-pac
Muchaneta ten Napel
Founder & CEO
Shape Innovate
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Expert Panel – Sourcing in Africa: Opportunities for Growth
Carsten Schreiter (Schreiter OPEX Solutions), Elke Wiedemann (GIZ – Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit), Drs. Heidy van der Ploeg (CBI – Center for the Promotion of Imports), Eyob Bekele Abshiro (Desta PLC Ethiopia), Salvador Braedt (GIZ – Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (Moderation))
Explore Africa as a sustainable sourcing region, with insights from companies, industry associations, and development cooperation on opportunities, challenges, and support mechanisms.
Join Salvador Braedt and industry experts in this insightful discussion about the opportunities of sourcing in Africa.
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Carsten Schreiter
Chief Executive Officer
Schreiter OPEX Solutions
Elke Wiedemann
Advisor
GIZ – Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
Drs. Heidy van der Ploeg
Programme Manager
CBI – Center for the Promotion of Imports
Eyob Bekele Abshiro
Chief Operation Officer
Desta PLC Ethiopia
Salvador Braedt
Advisor
GIZ – Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (Moderation)
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Innovation Panel
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
From Soil to Style: Weaving the Future with Natural Fibres & Local Production
Joachim Schulz (VLNAP a.s.), Maciej Kowalski (Kombinat Konopny), Dimitris Polychronos (President of the European Cotton Alliance (ECA)), Panos Sofianos (BLUEZONE)
A conversation on cultivating transparent supply chains with natural fibres and building resilient communities in the fashion world. Join experts from Kombinat Konopny, VLNAP, and EU Cotton Alliance explore the economic and environmental case for a closer-to-home fashion industry.
Location: THE STAGE | MOC – Hall 2
Joachim Schulz
Chairman of the Board
VLNAP a.s.
Maciej Kowalski
Founder & CEO
Kombinat Konopny
Dimitris Polychronos
CEO – Nafpaktos Textile Industry SA &
President of the European Cotton Alliance (ECA)
Panos Sofianos
Denim Curator
BLUEZONE
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8 Areas
Every season at MUNICH FABRIC START, the innovative developments and seasonal novelties of premium international manufacturers are presented in 8 trend-setting areas.
