Interfilière sparkled in Shanghai this October
Nov 12, 2015 ｜ by
Interfilière sparkled in Shanghai this October
By Zhao Zihan
Interfilière Shanghai 2015 has held its 11th edition and come to a successful end on October 13th.
The 2 days trade show has delivered a business-oriented and interactive atmosphere spreading the latest and most innovative information of the intimates, swimwear and leisurewear industries.
220 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions including Austria, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States and Vietnam, were introducing their products and business opportunities to the industry.
76% of the visitors came from Mainland China maintaining the same global proportion as last year. Vietnam marked its entry in the new TOP 10 visiting countries. Australia as well as Thailand boosted their ranking respectively by 6 and 2 places. Most of the Chinese visitors came from Shanghai while the number of Guangdong visitors slightly dropped. Regarding the time of the year, Guangdong visitors have chosen to stay in their factories on Monday and Tuesday in order for them to ensure the smooth restart of the production.
INTERFILIERE SHANGHAI
- Information sharing and business oriented platform of the Lingerie, Swimwear and Leisure wear industry
Interfilière Shanghai 2015 was highly appreciated by exhibitors for the good quality of the visitors. They have given their after-show opinions and already planned to exhibit on the next editions.
Exhibitors’ words:
“Interfilière Shanghai 2015 was a great success. A lot of buyers showed positive interests in our products and exchanged ideas. With good security arrangements and a convenient environment, the exhibition has given us a great opportunity to exhibit our products and a platform to show our potential.”
“This year was very good. During these 2 days, our team members were very busy. We will be exhibiting again next year! ”
--- Mr Lin, Vice President of
Fujian Donglong Knitting & Textile Co.,Ltd
“I am satisfied with the quantity of the visitors.
--- Mr Chim, Director of
Takefast
Most of our old customers are from domestic market. This year, we have seen more of our old customers onsite than last year. We will attend the show next year.”
--- Mr Zheng, Vice General Manager of
Fujian Changle Xinmei Knitting Textile Co.,Ltd.
"The quality of the foreign buyers has increased quite a lot and it seems like the buyers were more serious in terms of samples selection"
--- Mr Chen, CEO of
Liberty Tex
“For our first time exhibiting on Interfilière Shanghai, we are very satisfy! The first day has been particularly active. Overall we met a variety of very different visitors: Europeans, Americans, Australians and of course a lot of companies from Asia. Visitors are willing to distinguish themselves from other brands highly appreciate our products”
--- Mr Minsac, sales manager of
Billon Design
“In general, we are satisfied with Interfilière
Shanghai 2015. We met some good visitors and will continue to participate in Interfilière trade shows.
--- Mr Du, General Manager of
Wuxi Zhenxin Special Textile&Garments Co., Ltd
”The show was excellent organized by Eurovet. Penn Textile Solutions was recognized by many customers. We saw a lot of new customers. We consider the Interfilière Trade show as a good opportunity to attract new brands from Mainland China. The quality of existing customers is good. We consider to exhibit again next year, as Mainland China is still an opportunity for us to make business”
---- Mr Siemensmeyer, CEO of
Penn Textile Solutions
TREND FORUM
Interfilière Shanghai in collaboration with Concepts Paris once again introduced a preview of the 2017 Spring/Summer trends and revealed the key trends not to miss. The 270m2 trend forum has attracted wide attentions from visitors. It was a real feast of colors, textures and ideas illustrating the multitude of exciting development in the world of lingerie, beach and athleisure.
WINNING FLOWERS - new flower designs are scattered and have Boho roots. Interfilière Shanghai's Interfeel’Award for LibertyTex the dynamic Taiwanese embroiderer under the lead of Bobby Chen. Kimono flower by Boselli.
A BLUE SPELL - the importance of blues continues, now with nuances going to violet and tea, combined with interesting textures and designs. Both geometrics with some interesting Chinese influences and subtle organic effects. Satin and chintz surfaces are important. Fabrics from Boselli.
LIGHT AND SUMPTUOUS – lingerie fabrics on Interfiliere Shanghai set the tone for Summer 2017 with amazing taste evolution both from Asian and European sources. Left light embroideries with metal accents from ChiefYou, right French Seduction expressed by Noemie Weismann Ben- Nun with woven stretch silk jacquard from Perrinnd lofty quipure from Potencier.
WHITE ATHLEISURE - on the catwalks and in the lingerie and beachwear ranges, a very strong focus on white textural effects, mesh, luxury sheen for fabric mixes and constructed garments. Bestsellers to mix textures and open effects are compact and jerseys in high gauges. Interlock makes a strong comeback. Catwalk designs from Alexander Wang for his last Balenciaga collection
GEOMETRIC MIXERS - Graphical prints, jacquards, embroideries and laces are important for contemporary merchandising mixes of various designs. Strongly influenced by avant-garde newcomers in the lingerie market like Love Stories and & Other Stories by H&M. Prints Celeb, embroideries Chief You & Reyping.
FINE DENIER LACES - not only in the fabric collection, but also on the catwalks, fine laces with a luxury hand feel are a must. Both allovers and bands have a clean optical impact. After all the clean edges there is also a comeback of edge treatments, ruffle trim and fringes when very soft are important. Lace from Iluna, woven stretch print from Shizhan Textile.
Mouv’Innovation Forum: Medical and Sport Focus
Fashion, sport and health are definitively the key words we need to keep in mind for the Lingerie of tomorrow.
In partnership with the Federation de la Maille et de la Lingerie, Interfilière Shanghai brought to visitors and exhibitors the “Mouv’Innovation Forum” highlighting technical and innovative textiles and accessories for high performance application in the sports and medical fields.
Following the great success of this new interactive forum on Interfilière Paris last July, the Mouv’Innovation Forum has been a great interest for visitors from Interfilière Shanghai. Visitors have been quite curious about the technical aspect of some fabrics such as the microencapsulation process for cosmetotextiles.
The forum was displaying fabrics of our exhibitors with different properties such as quick drying, thermoregulation, compression, bi- stretch, resistance to abrasion or UV, breathable, antibacterial, cosmetotextile… and were illustrated by finished products like sports bra with moisture management (quick drying), sports leggings with thermoregulation, knee pad with warming and anti-pain properties…
Number of visitors were looking to find specific fabrics, ones and after checking out on the forum, they directly went to the exhibitor’s booths with the exact references.
The Aims of the forum and the Mouv’Innovation leaflet was to help visitors and exhibitors understand the market, the technicity and the innovations of the world of sports and medical lingerie. As a matter of fact, health, sport and fashion are interconnected and Lingerie is no
exception to the rules.
INTERFEEL’AWARDS 2015
For the second time, Interfilière Shanghai has rewarded the know-how and collections of 7 exhibiting companies.
The Interfeel’Awards Winners:
Interfeel’Award – Embroidery: LIBERTY TEX (TAIWAN)
Founded in 1980 in Taiwan, Liberty Tex is the leading supplier of embroidered fabrics, trim and
accessories. The company commercializes its products for interior design, lingerie and ready-to-wear industries.
Awarded for its development on ready-to-wear and lingerie industries, LIBERTY TEX has an expert knowledge on various embroidery techniques. The jury appreciated the know-how and the quality of the embroideries.
Interfeel’Award – Lace: GAYOU LACE (CHINA)
Founded in 1998 in China, GAYOU LACE is known for the research, design, promotion, techniques, production and marketing of lace and lace fabrics.
Awarded for the technology and the design of the company, GAYOU LACE is reactive and proactive with a global market outlook. The jury appreciated the design and the quality of the lace.
Interfeel’Award – Accessories: TAKEFAST LIMITED (HONG KONG)
Founded in Hong Kong in 2007, TAKEFAST is a large size company specialized in developing and manufacturing elastic bands. TAKEFAST is focused on the international intimate apparel market.
Awarded for its development, TAKEFAST LIMITED meets the demand of the market with innovation on design and look. The company produces qualitative accessories with delicate finishing and techniques as mild steel processing.
Interfeel’Award – OEM-ODM: TENGFEI (CHINA)
Founded in 1997 in China, TENGFEI manufactures innovative products (seamless underwear, cup mold development) for the lingerie industry. Focused on the process research, the company is recognized worldwide and enjoys a high reputation in overseas markets.
Awarded for the design, the expert and technical knowledge (bonding, shape wear, cup, flocking), the design development, TENGFEI well set up on the global market. The company is also rewarded
for its ecofriendly aspect.
Interfeel’Award – Fabrics: K-BOXING WARP KNITTING (CHINA)
Founded in 2001 in China, K-BOXING WARPKNITTING is specialized in the development, production and sales of high-end warp knitting fabrics. The company is an internationally renowned brand
supplier in the lingerie, swimwear, casual wear industries and other fields.
Awarded for the great technical expertise, K-BOXING WARP KNITTING produces fabrics with high quality touch and look, and proves its high product positioning. The jury appreciated the high quality of the materials.
Interfeel’Award – Fabrics/Prints: SUZHOU FAMOUS TEXTILE (CHINA)
Founded in 2014 in China, FAMOUS TEXTILE is a new-founded autonomous brand, which comes into vogue with its own design team. The company is developed on the underwear and swimming suits industry.
Awarded for the creativity of the prints, SUZHOU FAMOUS TEXTILE produces a variety of high quality fabrics. The company adapts its products to different markets such as ready-to- wear, beachwear and lingerie. The jury appreciated the capacity to precisely produce prints on various fabrics: silk, spacer etc.
Interfeel’Award – Coup de cœur Europe: MUEHLMEIER (GERMANY)
Founded in 1945 in Germany, MUELHMEIER is the leading company and recognized brand in the development, production, innovation and sales of bra-cups for the lingerie and swimwear industry. The company is also specialized in shoulder pads and art deco body styling adornments.
The cup is the pillar of the entire product in lingerie industry.
The jury appreciated and rewarded the constant innovation of the company on cups such as its wireless cups.
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