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MUNICH FABRIC START, BLUEZONE, KEYHOUSE, THE SOURCE 03+04/09/2024 |||
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UPDATE: TREND FORECAST SPRING.SUMMER 23 NOW AVAILABLE --- MUNICH FABRIC START AUTUMN.WINTER 23/24: WE CAN‘T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU AGAIN ON 30/08 – 01/09/2022 AT MOC MUNICH.
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.
THE COVID-19 COMPLIANT TRADE SHOW
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.
Hygiene Concept
Event Program
OF MUNICH FABRIC START, BLUEZONE & KEYHOUSE
IN THE LECTURE CENTER, HALL 7 & MOC ROOM K1
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.
KEYHOUSE & BLUEZONE EVENTS (pdf)10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Trend Presentation
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
MONSIEUR-T. – Bluezone Denim Trends
Tilmann Wröbel (Monsieur-T. Denim Lifestyle Studio)
Age & Trend, Tops & Bottoms, Cores & Innovation. Insight & Inspiration for upcoming bestsellers.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Tilmann Wröbel
Creative Director & Founder
Monsieur-T. Denim Lifestyle Studio
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Educational Talk
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
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: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Simon Angel
Sustainable Innovations Curator
MUNICH FABRIC START
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Innovation Talk
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Adidas X Shape Innovate – In conversation with Drishti Masand: Discovering Innovations – Adidas' Journey with the New Cotton Project and T-REX
Drishti Masand (adidas), Muchaneta ten Napel (Shape Innovate)
Join us for an engaging "In Conversation with..." session featuring Drishti Masand, Senior Manager, Sustainability Direction at adidas. Drishti will delve into how adidas leverages innovation and public research projects such as the EU-funded T-REX Project. Such initiatives are industry-wide team collaborations that speak to our efforts, allowing us to learn from the best and share our learnings with partners, which ultimately propels the industry to become more circular. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the innovative steps adidas is taking towards a more sustainable future.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Drishti Masand
Senior Manager, Sustainability Direction
adidas
Muchaneta ten Napel
Founder & CEO
Shape Innovate
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Educational Talk
Location: ROUND TABLE | Bluezone – Hall 7
Vicunha Denim With Zero Fresh Water
Ralf Dislich (Vicunha Europe)
The Brazilian textile giant invests to treat domestic sewage to feed water to industries and city.
Location: ROUND TABLE | Bluezone – Hall 7
Ralf Dislich
Managing Director Europe
Vicunha Europe
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Denim Deal Germany – Unveiling first Signatories
Max Gilgenmann (studio MM04), Marian von Rappard (Dawn Denim), Angela Velazquez (Rivet – Moderation)
Join this panel discussion where the future of the Denim Deal in Germany will be disclosed. Sharing their mission, vision and goals in forming part of the global initiative driving the production of 1 billion pair of jeans containing at least 20% PCR. We will be diving into the type of collaboration needed and its potential challenges in scaling the use of PCR cotton in denim.
Moderated by Angela Velasquez.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Max Gilgenmann
Co-CEO
studio MM04
Marian von Rappard
Co-Founder
Dawn Denim
Angela Velazquez
Executive Editor
Rivet – Moderation
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Trend Presentation
Location: Room K1 in front of Hall 1 | MOC
Peclers Paris – WOMEN'S FASHION TRENDS FW 25 – 26: REDUKTION, STRENGE VERSUS EMOTION, KREATIVITÄT
Karin Schmitz (Peclers Paris)
Eine Saison mit Fokus auf einem minimalistischen, essenziellen Look auf der einen Seite, wertigen Materialien und luxuriösem Chic. Auf der anderen Seite wollen wir der Effizienz, Perfektion und einem durchgetakteten Alltag etwas entgegensetzen: Wir leben unsere Sehnsucht nach Romantik, einer selbstbewussten Femininität aus und experimentieren mit der Verfremdung des Vertrauten. Generische Codes werden verwandelt durch Farbe und kreative Kontexte.
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
Workshop
Location: ROUND TABLE | Bluezone – Hall 7
BLUE D.E.W. – DENIM.EDUCATION.WORKSHOP
Alice Tonello (Tonello), Alberto Lucchin (Tonello)
Explore the Essentials of Washing
Location: ROUND TABLE | Bluezone – Hall 7
Alice Tonello
Marketing and R&D
Tonello
Alberto Lucchin
Marketing & Sustainability Manager
Tonello
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Technology Talk
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Yoona.ai – AI in Fashion: Examples, Best Practices, and What’s Next
Anna F. Michel (Yoona.ai)
More details will be announced soon.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Anna F. Michel
CEO & Co-Founder
Yoona.ai
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Traceability Keynote
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Tex.tracer – Unveiling the unseen: achieving verified transparency in the fashion supply chain
Bart Westerman (tex.tracer)
Join us for an in-depth exploration of the fashion supply chain. Discover how innovations enable the collection and verification of supply chain data, from raw materials to end product. Learn how to bridge the gap beyond tier 1 suppliers, ensuring accountability for every player in the supply chain.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Bart Westerman
Founder & COO
tex.tracer
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
amfori – How to collaboratively tackle CSDDD challenges in the fashion industry
Laura Wauters (amfori), Christiane Hügelmann (Holy Fashion Group/ Strellson AG), Serife Boz (Novateks), Barbaros Susuzlu (Novateks), Muchaneta ten Napel (Shape Innovate – Moderation)
This panel discussion brings together experts and practitioners from amfori, Holy Fashion Group/ Strellson AG and Novateks to explore the upcoming obligations and regulations, such as the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), and how the various parties can play a part in the due diligence cycle and work together on continuous improvement.
Through examining the various perspectives of the different parties involved, the panel aims at shedding the light on the different challenges and how they can be addressed in a collaborative manner, and what future opportunities may come out of doing so.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Laura Wauters
Sustainability Expert
amfori
Christiane Hügelmann
Head of Sustainability
Holy Fashion Group/ Strellson AG
Serife Boz
Board Member
Novateks
Barbaros Susuzlu
Merchandising Manager, Planning and Production
Novateks
Muchaneta ten Napel
Founder & CEO
Shape Innovate – Moderation
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Workshop
Location: ROUND TABLE | Bluezone – Hall 7
HMS WASHING – DIY Denim Dash with @hmswashing
Beyza Baykan (Baytech Sustainable Technologies Ltd.)
Create your own denim fades, patterns and DIY stonewash looks with HMS's sustainable, patented tools, including the HMS Designer Pen! Plus, we'll unveil an exciting new denim customization tool at the workshop!
Location: ROUND TABLE | Bluezone – Hall 7
Beyza Baykan
Founder and Managing Director
Baytech Sustainable Technologies Ltd.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Panel Discussion
Location: BUYER’S CLUB – Room K3/4 | MOC
European cotton and 100% made in Europe fashion apparel – a new era for European fashion and textile industries
Antonis Siarkos (European Cotton Alliance), Dimitris Polychronos (Nafpaktos Textile Industry SA), Vasileios Markou (European Cotton Alliance), Jens Wirth (Bremen Cotton Exchange), Michela Puddu (Gherzi Textil Organisation), Anne Oudard, Laura Pianazza (Re-Point)
Join this panel discussion where European Cotton Alliance presents the EUCOTTON initiative for the production of sustainable, ethical, fully traceable and 100% made in Europe fashion apparel. Dive into the specifics of the EUCOTTON traceability scheme and the European cotton sector’s proposal for a new era for the European fashion and textile industries.
Location: BUYER’S CLUB – Room K3/4 | MOC
Antonis Siarkos
Ginner, President
European Cotton Alliance
Dimitris Polychronos
CEO
Nafpaktos Textile Industry SA
Vasileios Markou
Ginner, Board of
European Cotton Alliance
Jens Wirth
Managing Director
Bremen Cotton Exchange
Michela Puddu
Manager
Gherzi Textil Organisation
Anne Oudard
Denim Consultant – Cotton & Traceability Enthousiast
Laura Pianazza
International Sales and Marketing
Re-Point
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
FASHION COUNCIL GERMANY – Sustainable Innovations & Solutions for Fashion
Tanja Vojkic (eBay), Chelsea Jean Lamm (Chelsea Jean Lamm), Ines Rust (Dawn Denim), Catherine Hansmann (FASHION COUNCIL GERMANY)
Join this insightful panel where experts will share their sustainable strategies and explore how the future of fashion can be transformed through small, meaningful steps. Learn about innovative textiles, design approaches and consumer awareness. Discover how creating synergies can holistically advance sustainability in the fashion industry.
Moderation by Catherine Hansmann.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Chelsea Jean Lamm
Designerin
Chelsea Jean Lamm
Catherine Hansmann
Sustainability & Responsibility Manager
FASHION COUNCIL GERMANY
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Educational Talk
Location: ROUND TABLE | Bluezone – Hall 7
INTRODUCING A REVOLUTION IN THE WAY YOU DESIGN FOR DENIM – LYCRA FitSense®Denim technology.
Ebru Ozaydin (The LYCRA Company)
For over 60 years, The LYCRA Company has been at the forefront of fiber innovation and expression – constantly innovating for changing lives and lifestyles. As the leader in fit solutions, it is our pleasure to announce our latest innovation – LYCRA FitSense®denim technology.
LYCRA FitSense®denim technology is our next game changer – invisible targeted shaping to make every pair of jeans a perfect fit, for all body types and shapes. Achieved through a combination of fiber, fabric and garment processing technology, this latest innovation is a breakthrough approach to deliver a customizable fit and shaping solution to denim.
Location: ROUND TABLE | Bluezone – Hall 7
Ebru Ozaydin
Global Strategic Marketing Director – Denim and Wovens
The LYCRA Company
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Innovation Panel
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Bornemann Etiketten X dm drogeriemarkt: Digital Solutions for international Branding
Nathalie Bordère (dm-drogerie markt GmbH & Co. KG), Jonas Kronenberg (Bornemann-Etiketten GmbH), Muchaneta ten Napel (Shape Innovate – Moderation)
How dm-drogerie markt and Bornemann-Etiketten simplify complex processes by using digital tools.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Nathalie Bordère
Teamleiterin Qualitätsmanagement Textil
dm-drogerie markt GmbH & Co. KG
Jonas Kronenberg
CDO/CIO
Bornemann-Etiketten GmbH
Muchaneta ten Napel
Founder & CEO
Shape Innovate – Moderation
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Educational Talk
Location: ROUND TABLE | Bluezone – Hall 7
Cotton Diaries – Meet the Farmers Growing the Cotton in Your Jeans
Anne Oudard, Ani Wells (Freelancer)
Join us on our #WhoMadeMyCotton journey to the Turkish cotton fields. Discover what we learned from meeting the farmers growing the cotton in our jeans and how these experiences have reshaped our view of the textile supply chain. We’ll share stories from the field, insights that changed our approach to sustainability, and why the farmers’ voices are crucial in this conversation as we advocate for at Cotton Diaries.
Come ready to engage — have you ever visited a cotton field? Met the farmers who grow your cotton? Let’s explore what these connections mean for the future of denim.
Location: ROUND TABLE | Bluezone – Hall 7
Anne Oudard
Denim Consultant – Cotton & Traceability Enthousiast
Ani Wells
Sustainable Fashion & Impact Communications Consultant
Freelancer
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Educational Talk
Location: ROUND TABLE | Bluezone – Hall 7
Meet the Farmers Growing the Cotton in Your Jeans
Anne Oudard, Ani Wells (Freelancer)
Join us on our #WhoMadeMyCotton journey to the Turkish cotton fields. Discover what we learned from meeting the farmers growing the cotton in our jeans and how these experiences have reshaped our view of the textile supply chain. We’ll share stories from the field, insights that changed our approach to sustainability, and why the farmers’ voices are crucial in this conversation as we advocate for at Cotton Diaries.
Come ready to engage — have you ever visited a cotton field? Met the farmers who grow your cotton? Let’s explore what these connections mean for the future of denim.
Location: ROUND TABLE | Bluezone – Hall 7
Anne Oudard
Denim Consultant – Cotton & Traceability Enthousiast
Ani Wells
Sustainable Fashion & Impact Communications Consultant
Freelancer
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Workshop
Location: Room K1 in front of Hall 1 | MOC
HESSNATUR STIFTUNG – Wettbewerbsfähig und erfolgreich mit der richtigen Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie im Unternehmen
Rolf Heimann (Hessnatur Stiftung), Carlotta Queirazza (Hessnatur Stiftung)
WORKSHOP: Wettbewerbsfähig und erfolgreich mit der richtigen Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie im Unternehmen
Part 1: Die Rolle von CSRD, Eco Design Directive und weiterer anstehender Regulierungen.
Strategische Implementierung der neuen Vorschriften
Part 2: im Workshop werden anwendungsbezogene Methoden und Lösungsansätze mit den Teilnehmern praxisbezogen erarbeitet, um neue Regularien effektiv umzusetzen.
Kostenfreie Teilnahme mit Voranmeldung per Email an: anja.umann@hessnatur-stiftung.orgLocation: Room K1 in front of Hall 1 | MOC
Rolf Heimann
Vorstand & CEO
Hessnatur Stiftung
Carlotta Queirazza
Senior Sustainability Consultant
Hessnatur Stiftung
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
GREAT GREEN INTELLIGENCE – Join DEVALIA on an interdisciplinary approach and scaled methodology for individuals and companies who wish to SUSTAIN-REMAIN and REGAIN in a fast-evolving industry
Laura Pianazza (Re-Point), Andrea Venier (Officina +39), Anthony Syams (COTIT inspiring industries), Dalia Benefatto (DEVALIA - a scientific approach to circular economy), Andrea Monti (NEXIA SRL), Dr. Erminia D’Itria (Politecnico di Milano), Maria Cristina Pavarini (The SPIN OFF – Moderation)
Devalia collaborates with public and private scientific institutions to promote the reuse of raw materials and the reintegration of natural resources, a core principle of the circular economy. The project aims to foster a new culture and scientific research approach within various industries, enabling users to make ethical choices easily – focusing on methodologies for deceptive communications, encouragement of interdisciplinary collaboration to manage environmental issues and the DPP data fostering for a transparent and circular economy.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Laura Pianazza
International Sales and Marketing
Re-Point
Andrea Venier
CEO
Officina +39
Anthony Syams
CEO and Founder
COTIT inspiring industries
Dalia Benefatto
Founder of DEVALIA and Lecturer
DEVALIA - a scientific approach to circular economy
Andrea Monti
Consultant & Business Economics Professor
NEXIA SRL
Dr. Erminia D’Itria
Assistant Professor, Design Dept.
Politecnico di Milano
Maria Cristina Pavarini
Senior Editor
The SPIN OFF – Moderation
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Denim Talk
Location: ROUND TABLE | Bluezone – Hall 7
THE WOMEN IN DENIM
Lucie Germser (Sphynx Agency)
Meet inspiring women in denim and know them better through a fun & unexpected Q&A networking session with Lucie Germser & guests.
Location: ROUND TABLE | Bluezone – Hall 7
Lucie Germser
Founder & Artistic Direction
Sphynx Agency
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Educational Session
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
DQS – Navigating the Complexities of the Sustainability Jungle
Constanze Illner (DQS)
Venture into the ever-expanding jungle of corporate sustainability regulations, where acronyms like CSRD, CSDDD, and the Green Claims Directive lurk among the undergrowth. This session will be your machete slashing through the dense regulatory foliage, helping you to get an overview of the most important legal developments. Learn how you can position yourself to not only meet the requirements but stand out from the competition, opening up new sustainable opportunities.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Constanze Illner
Nachhaltigkeitskommunikation
DQS
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
After Show Party
Location: MOTORWORLD – Opposite the MOC
MUNIQUE NIGHT After Show Party – JOIN US FOR DRINKS, SNACKS, NETWORKING & DANCING
We heartily invite you to our MUNIQUE NIGHT After Show Party feat. Jon Basel | Geschwister Schall in front of the Motorworld.
Enjoy some delicious drinks, fine food, networking and dancing from 6.30pm.
Location: MOTORWORLD – Opposite the MOC
Add to calendar10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Trend Pitch
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Megatrends: Why They Matter, How They Impact us and What Senses They Engage With!
Join the Vision of AMD Akademie Mode und Design Students for Various Megatrends in Life: Mobility in Fashion – Rage of the Fast Life | Megatrend Mindfulness – Is Mindfulness the solution? | Selbstoptimierung – Wann sind wir genug? | Urbanisation & Urban Gardening – How to enjoy the benefits of an urban lifestyle while experiencing rural bliss.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Add to calendar10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Ping Pong Session
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Hessnatur Stiftung – Von der richtigen Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie, über die Implementierung zum Unternehmenserfolg – Automatisierung, Digitalisierung und Datenmanagement
Carla Gutsche (Retraced), Rolf Heimann (Hessnatur Stiftung)
Das richtige Zusammenspiel einer Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie mit passender Software Lösung – Ein Fachgespräch zwischen Nachhaltigkeitsspezialisten und einer IT Expertin zur einfachen Anwendung.
Die Umsetzung einer Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie unter Berücksichtigung von Lieferantenmonitoring, Risiko Analyse, Digital Product Passport, Due Diligence Anforderungen und vielem mehr erzeugt eine sehr große Datenmenge. Dafür braucht es das richtige Software Tool; die komplexen Prozesse wollen einfach und erfolgreich gesteuert werden.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Rolf Heimann
Vorstand & CEO
Hessnatur Stiftung
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Denim Talk
Location: ROUND TABLE | Bluezone – Hall 7
Explore the ENDRIME® Denim Archive and stories behind the pieces with Mohsin Sajid
Mohsin Sajid (ENDRIME®)
Location: ROUND TABLE | Bluezone – Hall 7
Mohsin Sajid
Owner, Creative Director
ENDRIME®
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Trend Presentation
Location: Room K1 in front of Hall 1 | MOC
LI EDELKOORT – Private Lecture On Fashion & Textile Forecast + Colour Forecast Autumn.Winter 25/26
Li Edelkoort
Li Edelkoort will return to Munich once again for one of her exclusive private lectures featuring the Autumn/Winter 2025-26 trends.
At MUNICH FABRIC START, she will present the forecast for fashion and textiles as well as the colours in a 2hrs event. Join the famous trend forecaster and experience her speech live in an intimate setting.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?
__Fashion & Textile Forecast
PARIS: Autumn / Winter 2025—26
__Colour Forecast
ILLUSTRATION: Autumn / Winter 2025—26
This forecast is a perfect inspirational source and working tool for all those who love and live design.
>> Get your ticket here for 295,00 €
to join this exclusive private lecture of Li Edelkoort.
Limited seats available.
Location: Room K1 in front of Hall 1 | MOC
Li Edelkoort
Trend Forecaster
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Educational Talk
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
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: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Simon Angel
Sustainable Innovations Curator
MUNICH FABRIC START
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Educational Session
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Cradle2Cradle Certified® – Make Circularity Actionable & Fashionable!
Nienke Steen (Cradle to cradle products innovation institute)
Get to know Cradle to Cradle Certified®, the circular product standard for positive impact.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Nienke Steen
Global Lead Apparel, Textiles and Footwear
Cradle to cradle products innovation institute
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Trend Presentation
Location: ROUND TABLE | Bluezone – Hall 7
Monsieur-T. – Bluezone Denim Trends
Tilmann Wröbel (Monsieur-T. Denim Lifestyle Studio)
Age & Trend, Tops & Bottoms, Cores & Innovation. Insight & Inspiration for upcoming bestsellers.
Location: ROUND TABLE | Bluezone – Hall 7
Tilmann Wröbel
Creative Director & Founder
Monsieur-T. Denim Lifestyle Studio
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Educational Talk
Location: ROUND TABLE | Bluezone – Hall 7
SECOND HAND – the sustainable growth driver
Gregor Kischel (WKS)
Why leave the second-hand market and its sales to peer2peer platforms? Why smart brands should do this themselves – and how to tackle it step by step.
Location: ROUND TABLE | Bluezone – Hall 7
Gregor Kischel
Head of Sales & Garment Finishing
WKS
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Innovation Panel
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
GREAT GREEN TECHKNOWLEDGE – A Deep Dive into Tech-Driven Viability That Emerges from Collaboration
Alberto Lucchin (Tonello), Andrea Venier (Officina +39), Julio Perales (Archroma), Mustafa Güleken (Kipas Denim), Sara Diaz Hilo (HILO Textiles & berlin textile coop), Ebru Ozaydin (The LYCRA Company), Mehmet Serdar Ozcan (Calik Denim), Maria Cristina Pavarini (The SPIN OFF – Moderation)
Revolutionizing the Fashion Industry with Innovative Fibers, Machinery, Processes, and Open-Source Collaboration.
Join industry experts and their collaborative approaches from Lycra & Calik Denim, Officina +39 & Tonello, Archroma & Kipas Denim as well as Hilo to learn more about the latest innovations on great green techknowledge.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Alberto Lucchin
Marketing & Sustainability Manager
Tonello
Andrea Venier
CEO
Officina +39
Julio Perales
Product/Technical Manager Indigo-Sulphur /TE - Commercials - Regional Marketing
Archroma
Mustafa Güleken
Kipas Denim
Sara Diaz Hilo
Founder & Co-Founder
HILO Textiles & berlin textile coop
Ebru Ozaydin
Global Strategic Marketing Director – Denim and Wovens
The LYCRA Company
Mehmet Serdar Ozcan
Sales Director
Calik Denim
Maria Cristina Pavarini
Senior Editor
The SPIN OFF – Moderation
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Workshop
Location: ROUND TABLE | Bluezone – Hall 7
BLUE D.E.W. – DENIM.EDUCATION.WORKSHOP
Pierre-Henry Servajean (ARMALITH MAN), Tilmann Wröbel (Monsieur-T. Denim Lifestyle Studio), Panos Sofianos (BLUEZONE)
Explore the Essentials of Fabric Sourcing
Location: ROUND TABLE | Bluezone – Hall 7
Pierre-Henry Servajean
CEO
ARMALITH MAN
Tilmann Wröbel
Creative Director & Founder
Monsieur-T. Denim Lifestyle Studio
Panos Sofianos
Denim Curator
BLUEZONE
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Threads of Change – The Environmental and Social Impact of Regenerative Cotton
Niccy Kol (Raddis Cotton), Lone Mogensen (Trimco Group), Claudia Stöhr (Lässig GmbH), Anne Oudard, Muchaneta ten Napel (Shape Innovate – Moderation)
Hype, Hope, and Horizons: Can regenerative cotton help the textile industry build a better manufacturing culture? This panel will explore the potential, opportunities, and challenges that regenerative cotton presents for brands, manufacturers, and consumers alike. The aim is to explore the social and environmental implications, including the empowerment of women farmers, and discuss whether the industry is ready to embrace this sustainable shift. Learn about regenerative cotton from seed to final product, from garments to labels.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Niccy Kol
Regenerative Business Developer
Raddis Cotton
Lone Mogensen
Sustainability & Brand Coordinator
Trimco Group
Claudia Stöhr
Head of Quality, Innovation & Sustainability
Lässig GmbH
Anne Oudard
Denim Consultant – Cotton & Traceability Enthousiast
Muchaneta ten Napel
Founder & CEO
Shape Innovate – Moderation
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Traceability Panel
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Unraveling the Fashion Supply Chain: Full Circle Fashion with the Power of Traceability
Holly Berger (Haelixa Ltd.), Bart Westerman (tex.tracer), Julian Hötzel (Trace Momentum), Marco Lucietti (RE & UP), Angela Velazquez (Rivet – Moderation)
This expert panel explores the opportunities and challenges of building a transparent and future-proof fashion industry by driving sustainability and consumer trust through transparency.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Holly Berger
Marketing Director
Haelixa Ltd.
Bart Westerman
Founder & COO
tex.tracer
Julian Hötzel
Co-Founder
Trace Momentum
Marco Lucietti
Head of Global Marketing and Communications
RE & UP
Angela Velazquez
Executive Editor
Rivet – Moderation
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Educational Session
Location: ROUND TABLE | Bluezone – Hall 7
LYCRA® – INTRODUCING A REVOLUTION IN THE WAY YOU DESIGN FOR DENIM – LYCRA FitSense®Denim technology.
Ebru Ozaydin (The LYCRA Company)
For over 60 years, The LYCRA Company has been at the forefront of fiber innovation and expression – constantly innovating for changing lives and lifestyles. As the leader in fit solutions, it is our pleasure to announce our latest innovation – LYCRA FitSense®denim technology.
LYCRA FitSense®denim technology is our next game changer – invisible targeted shaping to make every pair of jeans a perfect fit, for all body types and shapes. Achieved through a combination of fiber, fabric and garment processing technology, this latest innovation is a breakthrough approach to deliver a customizable fit and shaping solution to denim.
Location: ROUND TABLE | Bluezone – Hall 7
Ebru Ozaydin
Global Strategic Marketing Director – Denim and Wovens
The LYCRA Company
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Recycling Panel
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Closing the Loop: Breaking Down Barriers in Fiber Recycling for Fashion
Drishti Masand (adidas), Jyotsna Gopinath (Fashion for Good), Prof. Dr. Maike Rabe (Hochschule Niederrhein), Annabelle Hutter (Säntis Textiles), Muchaneta ten Napel (Shape Innovate – Moderation)
Innovations, Challenges, and the Path to a Circular Textile Industry.
Join this in-depth panel discussion with industry experts from adidas, Fashion for Good, University of Applied Sciences and Säntis Textiles, moderated by Muchaneta ten Napel from Shape Innovate.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Drishti Masand
Senior Manager, Sustainability Direction
adidas
Jyotsna Gopinath
Fashion for Good
Prof. Dr. Maike Rabe
Leiterin des Forschungsinstituts für Textil und Bekleidung
Hochschule Niederrhein
Annabelle Hutter
Managing Director
Säntis Textiles
Muchaneta ten Napel
Founder & CEO
Shape Innovate – Moderation
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Educational Session
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
BIOTEXFUTURE – TransitionLab: Connect. Interact. Improve.
Dr. Marco Schmitt (RWTH Aachen University Lehrstuhl für Technik- und Organisationssoziologie)
Sharing Results
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Dr. Marco Schmitt
Projektleiter TransitionLab in BIOTEXFUTURE
RWTH Aachen University Lehrstuhl für Technik- und Organisationssoziologie
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Digitisation Talk
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
TRUSTRACE X SHAPE INNOVATE – Unlocking the Why, What and How of Digital Product Passports
Marianne Uddman (TrusTrace), Muchaneta ten Napel (Shape Innovate)
A deep dive into Digital Product Passports and Supply Chain Transparency – This session will unlock the potential and guideline for the "How" of DDP. Learn how to move from theoretical sustainability to actionable strategies within the fashion supply chain. Brands and retailers gain valuable knowledge on how the WHY and the WHAT to begin preparing for DPP now and ensure complete inventory transparency.
Location: TREND LECTURES | Keyhouse – Hall 7
Marianne Uddman
Senior Vice President Go To Market
TrusTrace
Muchaneta ten Napel
Founder & CEO
Shape Innovate
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