More than 2,400 suppliers from 21 countries and regions confirmed their participation at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, running October 20-23 in Shanghai, China. The show features 10 halls with more than 115,000 square meters.
The fair will debut its first international retailer/brand seminar sessions. Speakers include Chieh Chen, Fabric Director for Wal-Mart Global Procurement, on Wal-Mart’s direction in sustainability and their expectations on responsible sourcing; Karin Ekberg, Head of Environmental Services for Adidas Group, on the company’s background and achievements in holistic sustainability; and Erik Carlborg, Code of Conduct Manager for Hennes & Mauritz, on the company's code of conduct for different suppliers.
Apart from seminars on fashion and trends, a number of technical presentations will also be staged.
New textile solutions offer added value
Peter Wu, Dow Corning’s Asia Technical Manager for Textiles, will introduce Dow Corning DS-9000 Eco Repel, a new eco-friendly multifunctional encapsulated silicone additive for technical textiles. Jointly developed with Devan Chemicals, this technology allows apparel manufacturers to increase softness and hydrophobicity on existing flame-retardant finishes without impacting flame retardancy.
“Most current flame-retardant chemicals negatively impact the softness of the textile, leading to very harsh fabrics, which then become uncomfortable-to-wear garments,” Mr Wu said. “Moreover, the material type predominantly used in textile multifunctional treatment additives for flame retardancy contains fluorocarbon derivatives, which arouse increasing concerns of safety and environmental issues.”
In addition, Dow Corning will present the latest textile printing inks, which are durable, colorfast and suitable for tough-to-print, high-performance sports apparel; and the premium hydrophilic softener, which provides an environmentally sustainable solution to the textile finishing market and contains no volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Hohenstein Institutes from Germany will hold a number of seminars at the Shanghai fair in on October 20-23, covering legal compliance of textile imports to Europe, quality standards of textile products, Oeko-Tex 100 Standard and harmful substances lists, as well as new technologies making various textile products more comfortable to wear. The Institutes will also provide project consultancy and application services at the fair.
Moreover, the Institute for Hygiene and Biotechnology (IHB) at the Hohenstein Institutes introduced two new labels to the market. The label “Tested Quality: Skin friendly” aims to exclude the possibility of damaging effects on skin cells with potentially harmful substances. The test is based on a method pursuant to standard DIN EN ISO 10993-5, which is also used by the laboratory to test the application of medical products on humans. Another label, “Tested Quality: Hypoallergenic”, can be given to textiles tested to be free of allergy-causing substances.
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| Two new Hohenstein Institute product labels offer additional security when buying textile products
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On the fairground, a number of textile technology developers will exhibit updated technologies for users in China and other areas in Asia.
Lenzing AG, a cellulose fiber manufacturer, will highlight the use of Tencel fiber as an ideal fiber for children with moisture management and skin-sensory properties.
Young children frequently suffer from sensitive skin as a reaction to environmental pollution and chemicals, the company says. For this reason, the moisture management of Tencel absorbing 50% more moisture than cotton automatically supplies a natural hygiene.
Lenzing introduces Tencel fiber that keeps children comfortable |
Thanks to the high moisture absorption of Tencel, the growth of bacteria can be nipped in the bud. The moisture is transported from the skin directly into the inside of the fiber. Thus no film of moisture, which can be the basis for bacterial growth, forms on the fiber, the company explains. This fiber can also be blended with cotton and is well suited to knitwear.
Dow Coating Materials is a supplier of products and technologies to architectural and industrial coatings manufacturers worldwide. Combining the extensive resources of Dow and recently-acquired Rohm and Haas Company, the new business provides formulators a wide range of chemistries and support across different product lines, including core binder technologies, additives and solvents. The company continually develops sustainable products and technologies based on market trends and regional demands.
Avery Dennison will present an array of eco-friendly solutions that can be substituted for trim items at no additional cost. For instance, its new label line is a cost-efficient and environmentally friendly brand identification solution.
The new EcoFriendly polyester woven labels are available in several recycled polyester options, as well as various blended organic cotton and recycled polyester materials, according to Avery Dennison.
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