Munich Fabric Start, Germany’s leading fabric trade fair, will open its doors on September 3 and 4, 2024 at the Munich MOC and nearby locations.
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Munich Fabric Start
It will unveil the latest trends, along with the most innovative materials and future technologies for f/w 25/26 under the theme “Intuition”. Exhibitors will showcase around 1,000 international collections on over 40,000 square meters, providing a comprehensive platform for designers, product managers and fashion makers from all over the world.
International premium suppliers present their latest developments, including Akin, Albini, Amanda Kelly, Bernini Studio, Bornemann Etiketten, Circleline Design, Duel, Cadica Group, Dmiss Textile Group, Erica, Escher Textil, EU/Fenili, Evotex, Fortex, Fusion CPH, Getzner , Iskur, Leti, Liberty, Lica Design Studio, Limonta, Lisa, Lyria, Malhia Kent, Manteco, Maxim, Milior, M360 – Miroglio Group, Nilörn, Nova Fides, Panama Trimmings, Redmark, Riopele, Somelos, Studio 9, Takisada, Tessuti di Sondrio, Top Trends, Trimco Group, Union3 Fashion, Viscotex, Weft, WeNordic Label Studios and Yünsa.
The show’s exhibition areas include specific sections such as Bluezone, the international show-within-the-show for denim, streetwear and sportswear; Additionals, showcasing highlights from the accessories segment; Fabrics, showcasing fabrics and material trends; and Resource hosting environmentally friendly and responsibly produced textiles, apparel and accessories.
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Bluezone, Munich Fabric Start
Among other things, to remind the attention of insiders, the show will also host Design Studios for textile designers and trend agencies worldwide; Keyhouse a section that reveals groundbreaking innovations, sustainable developments and expert workshops at the intersection of technology and sustainability. The Sustainable Innovations platform will also unveil unique new materials and processes, and The Source will present selected garment manufacturers and sourcing service providers.
The event is completed with an extensive programme of high-quality keynote speeches, panel discussions, trend presentations, question-and-answer sessions and contributions from international experts from various fields of the fashion industry.
“After the successful conclusion of the View show on June 26 and 27, we are looking forward to September with great enthusiasm, thanks to a palpable optimism in the industry and an atmosphere characterized by cautiously optimistic prospects,” said Sebastian Klinder, Managing Director of Munich Fabric Start.
“At the same time, the international trade fair landscape is changing. While physical events are experiencing a remarkable recovery from the pandemic, there is also a trend towards greater efficiency and effectiveness. The upcoming Munich Fabric Start in September is a case in point: the show has strategically shortened its duration to two days to better meet industry needs and market trends that favor more compact events with shorter travel times and cost-effective solutions,” he added.
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From left to right: Sebastian Klinder, Frank Junker
“We are excited about the upcoming Munich Fabric Start and Bluezone. Once again, we offer a unique, high-quality working atmosphere for the most important exhibitors and designers in the European fashion industry. For f/w 2025/26, the trends we have selected show an exciting balance between simplicity and intensity. People are longing for reduction and familiarity, while being ready to explore new paths. The Munich Fabric Start captures this tension and offers a platform for creative discoveries and innovative solutions,” says Frank Junker, Creative Director and Partner, Munich Fabric Start.
One of the highlights of the show is a trend lecture by Li Edelkoort. The world-renowned trend forecaster will present the trends for autumn/winter 2025/2026 according to her own vision and special market sensitivity. On Wednesday, 4 September 2024, she will give a two-hour lecture in which she will share insights into future developments in fashion and textiles, as well as colour trends.
Li Edelkoort
More lectures, discussions and workshops will liven up this edition of the show. On the first day of the event, Tuesday 3 September 2024, Monsieur-T. will present his trend presentation of the Bluezone Denimined Trends from 10:00 to 10:30, inaugurating the new Trend Lectures Stage in Keyhouse in Hall 7, temporarily integrated into the Zenith Hall due to renovations.
At 10:30 a key conversation will follow on future-oriented sustainable materials and developments. Simon Angel (Sustainable Innovations) and other material experts will discuss innovative material solutions that contribute to a sustainable and circular industry (Trend Lectures | Keyhouse – Hall 7).
At 11:00 on the same stage, an “In Conversation with…” session will take place with Drishti Masand (Adidas). He will explain how Adidas promotes the circular economy through innovative and research projects such as T-Rex.
At 12:00 noon, the panel discussion “Denim Deal Germany – Unveiling First Signatories” will take place, including Max Gilgenmann (Studio MM04) who will discuss the plans and challenges of the Denim Deal in Germany (Trend Lectures | Keyhouse – Hall 7).
Anna Franziska Michel from Yoona.ai will speak about the use of AI in the fashion industry at 13:00 (Trend Lectures | Keyhouse – Hall 7).
At 2:00 PM, Amfori, Holy Fashion Group and Novateks will discuss the challenges of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) using best case scenarios.
At 3:00 p.m., Catherine Hansmann (Fashion Council Germany) will discuss sustainable innovations and solutions for the fashion industry with panelists from eBay and Peek & Cloppenburg (Trend Lectures | Keyhouse – Hall 7).
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Munich Fabric Start
At 17:00, the interdisciplinary project Devalia will present methods to promote sustainability and circular economy in industry. The discussion will include insights from Laura Pianazza (Re-Point), Andrea Venier (Officina +39) and Natasha Calandrino Van Kleef (Environment Commission and Culture Commission, Milan) and other speakers, moderated by Maria Cristina Pavarini from The Spin Off (Trend Lectures | Keyhouse – Hall 7).
At 5:00 p.m., the Hessnatur Stiftung offers a free workshop on how a successful sustainability strategy can increase competitiveness (K1 | MOC).
The day will conclude with an educational session by Constanze Illner (DQS) on “Navigating the Complexities of the Sustainability Jungle” (Trend Lectures | Keyhouse – Hall 7).
The lecture programme for the second day, Wednesday 4 September 2024, starts at 10:00 a.m. on the Trend Lectures Stage | Keyhouse in Hall 7 with a trend pitch by AMD – Academy for Fashion and Design Düsseldorf.
At 10:30 a.m., Hessnatur Stiftung will talk about automation and digitalization of sustainability strategies.
Li Edelkoorts Fashion & Textile Forecast for Fall/Winter 2025-26 starts at 11:00 in hall K1 | MOC. A limited number of tickets for this highlight are available via the event website.
At 11:30 am, Nienke Steen (Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute) will give a presentation on how the circular economy can be implemented in the fashion industry (Trend Lectures | Keyhouse – Hall 7).
At 12:00 midnight, “Great Green Techknowledge” will feature experts from Archroma, Kipas, Tonello, Officina +39, Lycra FitSense Denim Technology, Calik Denim and Hilo. They will discuss innovative technologies and processes in a panel moderated by Panos Sofianos and Maria Cristina Pavarini (Trend Lectures | Keyhouse – Hall 7).
At 2:00 PM, a panel will take place on transparent traceability in textiles, with representatives from Haelixa, Tex Tracer, Trace Momentum, Isko and Gant.
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A panel at Fabric Start in Munich
At 5:00 PM Made2Flow and TrusTrace will host a discussion on traceability and data accuracy in relation to the Digital Product Passport and transparency in the supply chain (Trend Lectures | Keyhouse – Hall 7).
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