W O M E N ' S T E X T I L E S M E N ' S T E X T I L E S

SOURCING FACTS:

1,300+ exhibitors from 16 countriesMilano Unica show-in-show with 100+ Italian exhibitorsNew Indian exhibitor Bang & Scott (yarn-dyed shirting)New Japanese exhibitor Matsumi (polyester bottoms andjacketing)New Korean exhibitor R&D Textile (acetate fabrics)New Pakistani exhibitors Faisal Spinning Mills, ZamanTextile, Ahmed Fine Textile Mills and Mahmood TextileMillsNew Taiwanese exhibitors Contentex (digital prints) andNeshing Spinning (nylon and polyester fabrics)Next Intertextile (Shanghai) date: October 21-24, 2013

Slimmer profit margins for higher quality sourcingIncreased focus on quality and designPrice no longer ranks first on sourcing criteria listBuyers seek smaller suppliersChinese consumers grow increasingly design-orientedChinese domestic market continues to grow with its ownspecific market trends that are not necessarily alignedwith Western directionsNew business opportunities within Southeast Asianmarkets

Synesthesia

Materiality Isscross

Artifice Artifice

Fabrics China S/S 14 trend themes reflect the maturing design preferences of Chinese end-consumers;however, Intertextile’s domestic exhibitors struggle with translating these directions into production.

Fabrics China trend themes S/S 14: Synesthesia, Isscross, Materiality and Artifice / Polyester / Natural hands /Bright colors rank high / Subtle fanciness for Women’s textiles / Textured and patterned Men’s fabrics

Blue Mood Expressive Soul Sweet Rebel Serene Spirit

Intertextile presents four trend directions for S/S 14 that draw inspiration from the contrast between the rationaland the emotional.

Intertextile S/S 14 trend themes: Serene Spirit, Blue Mood, Sweet Rebel and Expressive Soul / Natural fibercontents / Bright color contrasts / Practical, simple fabrics / Denim influences

Shishi Hongpeng Hardware Accessories Co. LTD Shaoxing County Ming-Hee Embroidery Co Haining Tianyi Textile

Chinese producers answer the call for fashionable fabrics with better quality contents.

Increased use of natural cotton, hemp and ramie / Polyester remains top fiber yet appeals with less synthetichand / Textured surfaces / Embroideries and sequin fancies via advanced technologies / Editor’s picks: naturalfiber fabrics by Tongling Hongpeng Ramie & Linen, embroideries by Shaoxing County Ming-Hee, jacquards byHaining Tianyi Textile

Teseo Tessitura Serica Di Olmeda Manteco Lanificio Moessmer Fantasie Tricot

Milano Unica’s successful integration into Intertextile reflects China’s growing demand for “Made in Europe”design and quality.

Increased demand for high-end Men’s suiting and shirting / Chinese buyers require superior fiber quality withfully transparent traceability guarantees / Editor’s picks for Women’s textiles: silks by Teseo, one-of-a-kindfancies by Manteco, pleated crepe by Fantasie Tricot / Wool jacketing by Lanificio Moessmer

Haeun Texvision Samkang Co. LTD Il Song Tex Co Ltd

South Korean fabrics are taking the global fashion industry by storm.

Reliable client service / Good materials and production standards / Affordable price ranges / Smaller quantityorders / Appropriate lead times / Up-to-date fashion content / Streamlined buyer-supplier meetings organized byKorea Fashion Textile Association / Editor’s picks: jersey by Haeun Texvision, lace by Il Song Tex, embroideredcanvas by Samkang

Sunwell Co Ltd JA Fabric by Takisada Nagoya Sojitz Fashion JA Fabric by Takisada Nagoya

Japanese mills attract Chinese buyers looking for high quality, reasonably priced fabrics in small lots.

Japanese suppliers remain dedicated to design perfection and harmonious blends of traditional Japaneseweaving techniques and cutting-edge production technologies / Editor’s picks: indigo styles by Sojitz Fashion,canvas and denim by Takisada Nagoya, fancies and plains by Sunwell

New Heaven Enterprise Contentex International Her Min Textile Co. Wedtex Industrial

Maintaining their competitive edge in fashion textiles, Taiwanese firms continue to invest in groundbreakingtechnologies and European power looms.

Natural hands enriched with intangible quick-dry, anti-bacterial and cooling performances / Coolmax, TENCEL,premium nylon and jade fibers / Editor’s picks: digital prints by Contentex, performance shirting by Her Min,intricate weaves and needle-punching by New Heaven Enterprise, and special-occasion laces and raschel knitsat Wedtex