The Innovation Forum

Each season, the Innovation Forum is carefully selected by a jury of experts from universities apparel brands, purchasing teams and fabric technologists from across the industry. Here you can find the Unseen of the industry, the latest innovations.

Munich October 2025

Exhibitor Innovation

Mackent Group

<p><strong>Bags</strong></p>
<p>All kind of products and fabrics used for bags, back-packs and other softgoods. Woven or knit fabrics mostly with certain durability or tension resistance properties. Selected applications and Accessories which includes laces, tapes, zippers, eyelets, rivets, buckels, fastener,rubber parts or patches specialized for bags.</p>

<p><strong>Knit Fabrics<br /></strong></p>
<p>Knits are either active or circular knits, with or without nap or pile. Knit is worn in all layers of the clothing systems, for example, as fleece or softshells. Knit products can be produced from all types of materials, whether natural fibres, mix qualities, or synthetic fibres.</p>

<p><strong>Printable</strong></p>
<p>Printable carrier fabrics. The printing method is dependent on the respective base material. Various print methods include digital, transfer, and roll pressure.</p>

<p><strong>Quick Dry</strong></p>
<p>Materials that distribute absorbed moisture over a larger area, effectively allowing them to evaporate faster. The quick drying properties can be achieved by the type of fiber, fiber cross section, fabric construction, or treatment.</p>

<p><strong>Stretch</strong></p>
<p>Fabrics that are elastic because of their fiber inserts and/or fabric structure. This category is further sub-divided in two or four way stretch (bi- and multi-stretch).</p>

<p><strong>CO2 reduced<br /></strong></p>
<p><span>A code dedicated to materials that have reduced CO2 emissions during production.</span></p>

<p><strong>Recycled</strong></p>
<p>Materials, fabrics, fibers, and yarns that are recycled. The raw materials, natural materials, and synthetic materials come from either post-consumer-waste like PET bottles, or from post-industrial-waste such as paper manufacturing, and are then reworked either chemically or mechanically.</p>

Concept III

<p><strong>Knit Fabrics<br /></strong></p>
<p>Knits are either active or circular knits, with or without nap or pile. Knit is worn in all layers of the clothing systems, for example, as fleece or softshells. Knit products can be produced from all types of materials, whether natural fibres, mix qualities, or synthetic fibres.</p>

<p><strong>Heating</strong></p>
<p>Fabrics that warm the body temperature of the wearer, for example by fiber type, fiber cross section, etc. Can also be achieved by fabric construction or finishes/ treatments.</p>

<p><strong>Biodegradable</strong></p>
<p><span>Materials which degrade to carbon dioxide, biomass, hydrogen/water, oxygen and methane with microorganisms over a certain period of time, depending on the surroundings. They can be from natural ressources or man-made.</span></p>

<p><strong>CO2 reduced<br /></strong></p>
<p><span>A code dedicated to materials that have reduced CO2 emissions during production.</span></p>

Bangjie

<p><strong>Garment</strong></p>
<p>Garment makers supply the manufacturing/assembly of clothing. There are specialists for each product category and process, for example, stretch, downs, waterproofing, and knits.</p>

<p><strong>Knit Fabrics<br /></strong></p>
<p>Knits are either active or circular knits, with or without nap or pile. Knit is worn in all layers of the clothing systems, for example, as fleece or softshells. Knit products can be produced from all types of materials, whether natural fibres, mix qualities, or synthetic fibres.</p>

<p>In textiles, seamless refers to garments or fabrics that are made without seams, typically using advanced knitting or weaving techniques. This results in a smoother, more comfortable fit without irritating seams, often seen in activewear and underwear.</p>

<p><strong>Anti-Odor</strong></p>
<p>Fabrics, which are able to prevent the growth of odor causing bacteria through the use of biocidal agents due to their fiber qualities or special treatments. Application areas are in the base and midlayer.</p>

<p><strong>Quick Dry</strong></p>
<p>Materials that distribute absorbed moisture over a larger area, effectively allowing them to evaporate faster. The quick drying properties can be achieved by the type of fiber, fiber cross section, fabric construction, or treatment.</p>

<p><strong>Stretch</strong></p>
<p>Fabrics that are elastic because of their fiber inserts and/or fabric structure. This category is further sub-divided in two or four way stretch (bi- and multi-stretch).</p>

<p><strong>Recycled</strong></p>
<p>Materials, fabrics, fibers, and yarns that are recycled. The raw materials, natural materials, and synthetic materials come from either post-consumer-waste like PET bottles, or from post-industrial-waste such as paper manufacturing, and are then reworked either chemically or mechanically.</p>

Outlast

<p><strong>Additionals</strong></p>
<p>Various detailing solutions in textile processing and marketing. For example, special processing and printing techniques, special sewing methods, or even all sorts of packaging, like boxes, displays, or banderoles.</p>

<p><strong>Fibres · Yarns · Insulation</strong></p>
<p>Fillers for clothing that allows climate management, i.e., warming or cooling properties. “Insulation + Fibres” indicates synthetic fibres, natural fibers, and blended fibers.</p>

<p><strong>Cooling</strong></p>
<p>Fabrics that cool the body temperature of the wearer, for example by fiber type, fiber cross section, etc. Can also be achieved by fabric construction or finishes/ treatments.</p>

<p><strong>Heating</strong></p>
<p>Fabrics that warm the body temperature of the wearer, for example by fiber type, fiber cross section, etc. Can also be achieved by fabric construction or finishes/ treatments.</p>

<p><strong>Natural Fibers</strong></p>
<p>Materials, fabrics, fibers, and yarns that consist 100% out of natural materials like wool, cotton, hemp, coconut, linen, bamboo, sisal, kapok.</p>

Rifra Nastri s.r.l

<p><strong>Bags</strong></p>
<p>All kind of products and fabrics used for bags, back-packs and other softgoods. Woven or knit fabrics mostly with certain durability or tension resistance properties. Selected applications and Accessories which includes laces, tapes, zippers, eyelets, rivets, buckels, fastener,rubber parts or patches specialized for bags.</p>

<p><strong>Footwear</strong></p>
<p>All kind of products and textiles used for shoes. Woven or knit fabrics with certain properties for that category.<br />Selected applications and Accessories which in-cludes laces, tapes, zippers, eyelets, rivets, rubber parts or patches specialized for shoes.</p>

<p><strong>Garment</strong></p>
<p>Garment makers supply the manufacturing/assembly of clothing. There are specialists for each product category and process, for example, stretch, downs, waterproofing, and knits.</p>

<p><strong>Trims</strong></p>
<p>Small detail accessories on clothing, backpacks, bags, and shoes such as buttons, pressure snaps, strings, stoppers, zipper pullers, eyelets, rivets, and rubber strips. However, not for accessories that belong to one of the categories: zippers, tapes, labels, and transfers.</p>

<p><strong>Flame Retardant<br /></strong></p>
<p>Heat and flame protection: Flame retardant fabrics for clothing or accessories for use in work clothes and protective garments, for example, road and building construction, or blast furnaces, or firefighting. This feature can be found in fabrics for the base, mid, or outer layer. Based on area of application, the materials are expected to meet one or more of the following standards:</p>
<ul>
<li>EN ISO 11612 – Protective clothing – for protection against heat and flames</li>
<li>EN ISO 11611 – Protective clothing  for welding and related processes</li>
<li>EN 61482-1-2 – Protective clothing  for protection against the thermal hazards of an arc welder (Class 1 electric arcs).</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Printable</strong></p>
<p>Printable carrier fabrics. The printing method is dependent on the respective base material. Various print methods include digital, transfer, and roll pressure.</p>

<p><strong>Waterproof & Breathable</strong></p>
<p>Fabrics and agents for the production of waterproof clothing. The term waterproof implies coated or laminated materials, which can achieve the minimum water column requirements (in mm). Whether a fabric is classified as waterproof depends on the relevant standard. In Europe, the standard is EN-ISO-811, which specifies a minimum value of 1500 mm. The Japanese JIS method demands the attainment of a minimum value of 3000 mm. The height of the water column is application dependent, so higher values are sometimes necessary.</p>
<p>A functional fabric should provide good breathability. This is expressed by the MVTR. The value is given in g/m²/24h – the higher the value, the better the breathability.</p>

<p><strong>Recycled</strong></p>
<p>Materials, fabrics, fibers, and yarns that are recycled. The raw materials, natural materials, and synthetic materials come from either post-consumer-waste like PET bottles, or from post-industrial-waste such as paper manufacturing, and are then reworked either chemically or mechanically.</p>

Takisada Nagoya

<p><strong>Woven Fabrics<br /></strong></p>
<p>Bonded and laminated materials for jackets and pants that combine the features of the second and third layers of functional clothing systems. It is claimed to be used in 80% of all activities. Softshells may be made of woven or knit fabrics, however, the seams may not be taped. Softshells usually have elastic properties.</p>

<p><strong>Cooling</strong></p>
<p>Fabrics that cool the body temperature of the wearer, for example by fiber type, fiber cross section, etc. Can also be achieved by fabric construction or finishes/ treatments.</p>

<p><strong>Mono Component</strong></p>
<p>Materials that consist of only one material and can be recycled completely. Membranes, more-layered fabrics as well as accessories need to be mono-component in order to be circular.<span><br /></span></p>

Textile Enterprise

<p><strong>Knit Fabrics<br /></strong></p>
<p>Knits are either active or circular knits, with or without nap or pile. Knit is worn in all layers of the clothing systems, for example, as fleece or softshells. Knit products can be produced from all types of materials, whether natural fibres, mix qualities, or synthetic fibres.</p>

<p><strong>Stretch</strong></p>
<p>Fabrics that are elastic because of their fiber inserts and/or fabric structure. This category is further sub-divided in two or four way stretch (bi- and multi-stretch).</p>

IdeaTex

<p><strong>Finishes · Treatments<br /></strong></p>
<p>Producer of chemical finishes and treatments which add functions such as wicking properties, UV cut, anti-bacterial/odor or anti-viral management, a soft touch, etc. to materials. The properties are added into to the yarn or washed into the fabric.</p>
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<p><strong>Woven Fabrics<br /></strong></p>
<p>Bonded and laminated materials for jackets and pants that combine the features of the second and third layers of functional clothing systems. It is claimed to be used in 80% of all activities. Softshells may be made of woven or knit fabrics, however, the seams may not be taped. Softshells usually have elastic properties.</p>

<p><strong>HIGH ABRASION</strong></p>
<p>Highly robust, abrasion resistant and even cut resistant fabrics for use in motorcycle or alpine clothing collections and work clothes (especially, forestry work) - processed either as full surface or as reinforcement. Abrasion resistant fabrics are characterized by high ratings in the Martindale method (EN-ISO-12947-2). Cut resistant fabrics may be so designated by the FPA or must comply with DIN EN 381, Parts 2 and 5.</p>

<p><strong>Stretch</strong></p>
<p>Fabrics that are elastic because of their fiber inserts and/or fabric structure. This category is further sub-divided in two or four way stretch (bi- and multi-stretch).</p>

<p><strong>UV Cut 50+</strong></p>
<p>Fabrics that protect against the harmful UV rays and demonstrate a sun protection factor of UPF 50 or greater. Fabrics that have been tested and certified in accordance with relevant standards such as the Australia-New Zealand standard, Hohenstein Standard 801, or European Norm EN-13758. The sun protection may be achieved either by fibers, colors, or construction as well as by additional treatments or particles in the fibers.</p>

<p><strong>Fluorocarbon-Free Repellant </strong></p>
<p>Fabrics that achieve water repellant properties without the use of harmful per fluorinated chemicals that may pose a risk to health and the environment. This information is of special interest with coated or laminated base materials since they frequently involve working with PFC’s.</p>

<p><strong>Recycled</strong></p>
<p>Materials, fabrics, fibers, and yarns that are recycled. The raw materials, natural materials, and synthetic materials come from either post-consumer-waste like PET bottles, or from post-industrial-waste such as paper manufacturing, and are then reworked either chemically or mechanically.</p>

Honggang Textile

<p><strong>Knit Fabrics<br /></strong></p>
<p>Knits are either active or circular knits, with or without nap or pile. Knit is worn in all layers of the clothing systems, for example, as fleece or softshells. Knit products can be produced from all types of materials, whether natural fibres, mix qualities, or synthetic fibres.</p>

<p><strong>Cooling</strong></p>
<p>Fabrics that cool the body temperature of the wearer, for example by fiber type, fiber cross section, etc. Can also be achieved by fabric construction or finishes/ treatments.</p>

<p><strong>Printable</strong></p>
<p>Printable carrier fabrics. The printing method is dependent on the respective base material. Various print methods include digital, transfer, and roll pressure.</p>

<p><strong>Quick Dry</strong></p>
<p>Materials that distribute absorbed moisture over a larger area, effectively allowing them to evaporate faster. The quick drying properties can be achieved by the type of fiber, fiber cross section, fabric construction, or treatment.</p>

<p><strong>Stretch</strong></p>
<p>Fabrics that are elastic because of their fiber inserts and/or fabric structure. This category is further sub-divided in two or four way stretch (bi- and multi-stretch).</p>

<p><strong>UV Cut 50+</strong></p>
<p>Fabrics that protect against the harmful UV rays and demonstrate a sun protection factor of UPF 50 or greater. Fabrics that have been tested and certified in accordance with relevant standards such as the Australia-New Zealand standard, Hohenstein Standard 801, or European Norm EN-13758. The sun protection may be achieved either by fibers, colors, or construction as well as by additional treatments or particles in the fibers.</p>

<p><strong>Recycled</strong></p>
<p>Materials, fabrics, fibers, and yarns that are recycled. The raw materials, natural materials, and synthetic materials come from either post-consumer-waste like PET bottles, or from post-industrial-waste such as paper manufacturing, and are then reworked either chemically or mechanically.</p>

Archroma

<p><strong>Additionals</strong></p>
<p>Various detailing solutions in textile processing and marketing. For example, special processing and printing techniques, special sewing methods, or even all sorts of packaging, like boxes, displays, or banderoles.</p>

<p><strong>Knit Fabrics<br /></strong></p>
<p>Knits are either active or circular knits, with or without nap or pile. Knit is worn in all layers of the clothing systems, for example, as fleece or softshells. Knit products can be produced from all types of materials, whether natural fibres, mix qualities, or synthetic fibres.</p>

<p><strong>Circular product</strong></p>
<p>The life-cycle of a product starts with its concept or design, and is followed by production, sales, use (with or without maintenance to make it more durable / longer in use)... Somewhere along the life cycle of the products, it loses its value for the user and ends up as waste (on an official disposal site or in nature). If the product remains unused, it is called a ‘lose end’ whereas the end can also be a new beginning if the loop is closed. To compost, biodegrade and recycle a material, there are different ways to keep it in use and thereby extend the life-cycle/loop. </p>
<p>In addition to the close loop principle, "Cradle-to-Cradle" is a specific term used to describe clothing in a cycle. Instead of afterwards considering the options of how the material can be recycled at the end of its use, the best composition of the material is considered in advance in order to return it to the closed loop. The materials are thus spared of any unnecessary recycling processes.</p>

<p><strong>Natural Fibers</strong></p>
<p>Materials, fabrics, fibers, and yarns that consist 100% out of natural materials like wool, cotton, hemp, coconut, linen, bamboo, sisal, kapok.</p>

<p><span lang="EN-US">Upcycling of pre-consumer cotton scraps from garment production contributes to circular economy.</span></p>

YRC Textile

<p><strong>Additionals</strong></p>
<p>Various detailing solutions in textile processing and marketing. For example, special processing and printing techniques, special sewing methods, or even all sorts of packaging, like boxes, displays, or banderoles.</p>

<p><strong>Fibres · Yarns · Insulation</strong></p>
<p>Fillers for clothing that allows climate management, i.e., warming or cooling properties. “Insulation + Fibres” indicates synthetic fibres, natural fibers, and blended fibers.</p>

<p><strong>Finishes · Treatments<br /></strong></p>
<p>Producer of chemical finishes and treatments which add functions such as wicking properties, UV cut, anti-bacterial/odor or anti-viral management, a soft touch, etc. to materials. The properties are added into to the yarn or washed into the fabric.</p>
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<p><strong>Knit Fabrics<br /></strong></p>
<p>Knits are either active or circular knits, with or without nap or pile. Knit is worn in all layers of the clothing systems, for example, as fleece or softshells. Knit products can be produced from all types of materials, whether natural fibres, mix qualities, or synthetic fibres.</p>

<p><strong>Cooling</strong></p>
<p>Fabrics that cool the body temperature of the wearer, for example by fiber type, fiber cross section, etc. Can also be achieved by fabric construction or finishes/ treatments.</p>

<p><strong>Quick Dry</strong></p>
<p>Materials that distribute absorbed moisture over a larger area, effectively allowing them to evaporate faster. The quick drying properties can be achieved by the type of fiber, fiber cross section, fabric construction, or treatment.</p>

<p><strong>Recycled</strong></p>
<p>Materials, fabrics, fibers, and yarns that are recycled. The raw materials, natural materials, and synthetic materials come from either post-consumer-waste like PET bottles, or from post-industrial-waste such as paper manufacturing, and are then reworked either chemically or mechanically.</p>

Unitex

<p><strong>Knit Fabrics<br /></strong></p>
<p>Knits are either active or circular knits, with or without nap or pile. Knit is worn in all layers of the clothing systems, for example, as fleece or softshells. Knit products can be produced from all types of materials, whether natural fibres, mix qualities, or synthetic fibres.</p>

<p><strong>Quick Dry</strong></p>
<p>Materials that distribute absorbed moisture over a larger area, effectively allowing them to evaporate faster. The quick drying properties can be achieved by the type of fiber, fiber cross section, fabric construction, or treatment.</p>

<p><strong>Stretch</strong></p>
<p>Fabrics that are elastic because of their fiber inserts and/or fabric structure. This category is further sub-divided in two or four way stretch (bi- and multi-stretch).</p>

<p><strong>CO2 reduced<br /></strong></p>
<p><span>A code dedicated to materials that have reduced CO2 emissions during production.</span></p>

<p><strong>Recycled</strong></p>
<p>Materials, fabrics, fibers, and yarns that are recycled. The raw materials, natural materials, and synthetic materials come from either post-consumer-waste like PET bottles, or from post-industrial-waste such as paper manufacturing, and are then reworked either chemically or mechanically.</p>

Xefco

<p><strong>Additionals</strong></p>
<p>Various detailing solutions in textile processing and marketing. For example, special processing and printing techniques, special sewing methods, or even all sorts of packaging, like boxes, displays, or banderoles.</p>

<p><strong>Finishes · Treatments<br /></strong></p>
<p>Producer of chemical finishes and treatments which add functions such as wicking properties, UV cut, anti-bacterial/odor or anti-viral management, a soft touch, etc. to materials. The properties are added into to the yarn or washed into the fabric.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>

<p><strong>Woven Fabrics<br /></strong></p>
<p>Bonded and laminated materials for jackets and pants that combine the features of the second and third layers of functional clothing systems. It is claimed to be used in 80% of all activities. Softshells may be made of woven or knit fabrics, however, the seams may not be taped. Softshells usually have elastic properties.</p>

<p><strong>Printable</strong></p>
<p>Printable carrier fabrics. The printing method is dependent on the respective base material. Various print methods include digital, transfer, and roll pressure.</p>

<p><strong>Stretch</strong></p>
<p>Fabrics that are elastic because of their fiber inserts and/or fabric structure. This category is further sub-divided in two or four way stretch (bi- and multi-stretch).</p>

<p><strong>CO2 reduced<br /></strong></p>
<p><span>A code dedicated to materials that have reduced CO2 emissions during production.</span></p>

<p><strong>Recycled</strong></p>
<p>Materials, fabrics, fibers, and yarns that are recycled. The raw materials, natural materials, and synthetic materials come from either post-consumer-waste like PET bottles, or from post-industrial-waste such as paper manufacturing, and are then reworked either chemically or mechanically.</p>

Rheon Labs

<p><strong>Additionals</strong></p>
<p>Various detailing solutions in textile processing and marketing. For example, special processing and printing techniques, special sewing methods, or even all sorts of packaging, like boxes, displays, or banderoles.</p>

<p><strong>Trims</strong></p>
<p>Small detail accessories on clothing, backpacks, bags, and shoes such as buttons, pressure snaps, strings, stoppers, zipper pullers, eyelets, rivets, and rubber strips. However, not for accessories that belong to one of the categories: zippers, tapes, labels, and transfers.</p>

<p><strong>Stretch</strong></p>
<p>Fabrics that are elastic because of their fiber inserts and/or fabric structure. This category is further sub-divided in two or four way stretch (bi- and multi-stretch).</p>

<p><strong>Recycled</strong></p>
<p>Materials, fabrics, fibers, and yarns that are recycled. The raw materials, natural materials, and synthetic materials come from either post-consumer-waste like PET bottles, or from post-industrial-waste such as paper manufacturing, and are then reworked either chemically or mechanically.</p>

All previous Forum items can be found in the marketplace.

Exhibitor List October 2025

Inuheat Group AB

Chimar s.r.l.

Shin Textile Solutions Co., Ltd.

NordShield

Sunny Special Dyeing Finishing Co., Ltd.

Taiana S.p.a.