CALIFORNIA | MARKET CENTER
APRIL 14-16, 2008 | MON-TUE 9A-5P | WED 9A-4P
spring-summer '09 | trend report
HIGH-PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS. Fabric multi-tasking for style, function, and design innovation.
London Olympic Games in 2012, Mectex will feature similar fabrics for
performance race suits and other swimwear fabrics. Mixtures with trilobal
nylon, ergonomic characteristics, technical gabardines, wet looks,
jacquards, seersuckers, bubbles, shiny and dull looks, floral designs,
coatings, stripes, checks, pinstripes, pearlized and calendered finishings,
rubberized coatings, bonded and double woven fabrics and lacquering looks
are among the new proposals. Ottoman, panama, satin, heavy twills, piquet
weavings, soft and creamy handles, water-repellent/proof treatments and
very clean technical cottons are all prevalent. Colors range from pure to
dirty white, light grey and black for the grounds. Extreme colors appear in
stripes and technical fabrics.
SCHOELLER TEXTIL | [penthouse booth 302]
Windproof and waterproof c_changeTM membranes adapt to different
environments by opening and closing, offering the ideal body climate.
Fabrics enhanced with NanoSphere® provide a self-cleaning function;
3XDRY® ensures a feeling of wellbeing. Textiles with the new ColdBlack
finish remain cooler than conventional black fabrics. Most of the Urban City
fabrics comply with bluesign® (the worldwide strictest ecology standard).
Sommers Plastics
BEL MAILLE | [penthouse french pavilion]
Technical qualities include Moisture management PES CollMax®, Becol®
polyamide, thermoregulation (viscose Outlast®), Fire proof: Nomex®,
Kermel®, Lenzing fr® and fabrics for the car industry.
FARBETEX by TESSILE GROUP | [penthouse booth 214-216]
Chemical treatments add properties to special technical fabrics, like easycare, fast-drying, antibacterial, anti-UVA etc.
MECTEX | [penthouse booth 305]
As the exclusive supplier of Superbiflex Velet Plasma* Teflon* that will
dress the Speedo Team Athletes at the Beijing Olympic Games 2008 and the
MADE IN FRANCE. Haute fabrics for LA's
contemporary design set.
ALBERT GUEGAIN BRODERIES | [penthouse french pavilion]
Cottons, tulle nets, organza and velvets are embellished with antique
embroideries. Hand and laser cuttings appliquéd on fabrics, guipure and
laces are also featured.
BEL MAILLE | [penthouse french pavilion]
Fancy circular knits, jerseys, ribs and jacquards in cotton, cotton/modal,
viscose/silk or viscose/linen are developed in fine yarns and gauges.
Acetate and viscose reveal bright effects. Hemstitched or structured mesh
fabrics, micro-patterns, stitched, piqué and jacquards give a spirit of
bicolored or multicolored lace.
SOMMERS PLASTICS | [penthouse booth 910]
A thermo chromatic color changing material changes color when interacted
with heat. The material has been used for upholstery
(visualreferencestudio.com), sneakers (Puma), and most recently Calvin
Klein supported an enti
re collection using the material. AgUARDIAN, an antimicrobial material is
suitable for upholstery.
TEX-RAY LOS ANGELES (TRLA) | [penthouse showroom 14]
Performance fabrics developed for outerwear, sportswear, active wear and
casual wear that can be customized to incorporate features such as body
zoning, UV-Protection, anti-microbial properties and much more. Fabrics
are made from quality raw materials and constructed to achieve the highest
levels of functionality, weather protection, comfort and durability.
DEVEAUX | [penthouse french pavilion]
Yarn dyes, color wovens and knits, prints, jacquard novelties for ladies, men
and children, with a quick turn around and low minimum. Tie-dyes, ethnic
prints and ikat and gigantic plaids are among the latest trends. Chintz and
shine are everywhere.
JB BERNARD | [penthouse french pavilion]
Jacquards, knits and prints developed for formalwear, cocktail and
diffusion boutique, are lightweight, illustrated by raised, contrasted (matte,
bright, opaque, transparent) and supple materials in a colorful and
luminous range.
SOIERIES CHAMBUTAIRES | [penthouse french pavilion]
Colorful fancy metallic stretch taffetas, metallic ground jacquards with big
flowers, and several new qualities in 100% silk are among the new
introductions.
MOTHER-NATURE CHIC. The lush growth of ecologically-friendly fabric collections fuels earthconscious design.
to aggressive processes such as bleaching, causticising, enzyming and
stonewashing. Jeans developed with environmentally friendly TENCEL®
and biological cotton can lead to an ecologically sound end product.
MicroModal AIR from Lenzing, a 0.8 dtex fiber, is the lightest, finest
MicroModal and is suitable for lingerie.
MICHAEL MILLER FABRICS | [penthouse booth 808-810]
Eco-friendly fabrics include knits, wovens and trims, all designed to inspire
with the comfort of knowing that you are doing what you can to help the
environment. The 100% organic cottons are grown without the use of
pesticides that can be harmful to the environment. Yarn dyed cottons are
produced with natural vegetable dyes. Limited to a neutral palette, interest
is created through weaves and texture.
Hemmers/Itex
BEL MAILLE | [penthouse french pavilion]
Their “Future” line features bio cottons, viscose bamboo, Kapok cotton, bio
cotton silk and 3D spacer for lingerie.
BOTTONIFICIO BAP by TESSILE GROUP | [penthouse booth 214-216]
Innovative buttons and accessories in new shapes and in recycled and biodegradable materials such as paper, cotton, hemp and briarroot will all be
prevalent. This season’s introductions include new shapes in natural
materials such as horn and vegetable ivory, perfect for menswear.
BRITANNIA | [floor 7, showroom B763]
Wool has become a fascination with the eco-greens; micro-modals,
especially in the prepared for dye, as totally green. Fiber is harvested from
Aspen trees and manufactured in a strict closed system with zero waste.
Also available: jersey, interlock, and PDR knits in extra fine wools.
CARR TEXTILE | [penthouse booth 2000]
An eco-friendly line of 100% organic cotton twill will be available in 24
colors. In addition to using organic cotton, grown without herbicides or
pesticides, the dyeing process is done with low-impact fiber reactive dyes.
The whitening of the fibers is done with hydrogen peroxide, instead of
chlorine bleach.
ROBERT KAUFMAN | [penthouse showroom 29]
Newest additions to the green movement include bamboo knits and ‘Ultima
Eco’-recycled polyester made from recycled plastic bottles. Bamboo/cotton
jerseys, with and without spandex, will also be available. The print
collection draws inspiration from nature, with motifs like leaves, trees,
birds and flowers.
SCHOELLER TEXTIL | [penthouse booth 302]
Fabrics made of 100% recycled fibers, produced in accordance with
bluesign®, are bi-elastic and in elegant-sporty versions. schoeller®
dynamic twills are available as lighter versions with fine, subtly glossy
surfaces or in a courser version with a wind-repelling micro coating. The
two schoeller®-WB-400 versions feature low-key optics and the familiar
soft-shell benefits. A camel colored fleece lining provides cozy warmth, and
the 3XDRY® feel-good technology can be added. The three-layer
schoeller®-WB-formula focuses on function. All are woven in
environmentally compatible "Eco Circle" polyester. The dominant coloring
is strong, intense tones such as full-bodied, deep red, vibrant green or dark
shades like chocolate or cognac.
ZEN TEX | [penthouse showroom 10]
Greenstyle, the eco-friendly/organic division of Zen Tex caters to
fine organic and eco-friendly fabrics in broadcloths, lawns, twills,
prints, knits and other novelties.
EPIC | [penthouse booth 2005-2007]
Eco-friendly Tencels, cupros, Bembergs and linens will be showcased. An
organic collection includes heather-dyed knits with onion-like double
layers, quilted reversibles and colorful stripes. Lightweight double layer
gauzes, mid-tone colored dobby dots on natural bases, seersuckers in
checks and stripes are colored to play back with the knits.
FARBETEX by TESSILE GROUP | [penthouse booth 214-216]
Presenting organic cottons composed of yarns and dyestuffs that respect
the environment.
HEMMERS/ITEX by STUDIO BERT FORMA | [penthouse booth 200-202]
The company will feature a wide range of ecological fabrics and emphasizes
rich looks both in colors and surface interest. Colors and structures from
earth and nature have given the idea of creating wonderful and coordinating
programmes of soft handle plain fabrics and colored wovens together with
amazing new embroideries and latest prints on a high variety of different
materials.
LENZING | [penthouse showroom 32]
New developments with TENCEL® and Modal® will be featured.
TENCEL®, the purest cellulosic fiber, fully biodegradable made from
eucalyptus wood from responsibly managed forests, has a nanofibril
structure that ensures optimum moisture management that supports
natural bacteriostatic properties without the need for chemical additives
and thermal regulation. Lenzing Modal®, fully biodegradable, is made
exclusively from the renewable raw material beech wood from sustainably
managed forests in Austria and neighboring countries. The Lenzing site is
90% self sufficient for energy. Due to its fiber strength, TENCEL® can also
be used as a blending partner for cotton and in particular to jeans subjected
Zen Tex
SPRING-SUMMER '09 EYE-CANDY. Vivid color and luscious textures bloom in bold florals,
geometrics, paisleys, foils, glitters, and metallics.
Elliott Berman
ALLEGRI GROUP | [penthouse booth 110]
Four-color quadrichromy printing melts and overlaps colors to create a
multitude variation. Floral, geometric and abstract patterns, all oversize,
appear on knits, meshes and linens. Metallic prints with brilliant effects
and ombres on mesh and knit also feature. Soft and light mousseline in
cotton, linen and viscose yarn and piece-dyed, jacquard organza in
linen/cotton/silk/metal; fancy checks, silky jerseys, crepon and taffetas will
also be available.
BEYOND THE LOOM | [penthouse booth 405]
Their Ipeker collection includes beautiful shimmering printed fabrics,
double printed fabrics (printed burnouts), featherweight printed cotton
voiles, and delicate viscose/nylon burnouts with soft blurred flower motifs,
geometrics, batiks and tie-dye ombres. Target knits include a range of
jacquards, very sheer qualities and custom-made trim by the meter in
simple ribbon shapes to scalloped two-tone edging. Beyond the Loom
specializes in developing and manufacturing tweeds, “Made in the USA”,
both small and large orders, at affordable prices.
BOTTONIFICIO BAP by TESSILE GROUP | [penthouse booth 214-216]
New interpretations of Galalith will have a strong presence. Inspiration is
drawn from the 80’s, street art, rubber and technical interlacements with
metals. Ethnic styles meet urban, shapes and fabrics explode within a
mosaic of colors.
lightweight sweater knits. Novelty wovens include laser cut cottons,
patchwork madras-inspired retro plaids, ikats in deep indigos and floral
prints. Shirtings are textured, shirred with burnout transparencies, or with
raised cording stripes.
EUROMAGLIA by TESSILE GROUP | [penthouse booth 214-216]
A collection inspired by flowers, the palette is based on dark stem to leaf
green, light pinks, strong fuchsia and oranges from petals. A variety of
fabrics include tie-dyes, silks and cottons, floral prints-some with Lurex.
FARBETEX by TESSILE GROUP | [penthouse booth 214-216]
Fashion fabrics are based on Tencel, micro modal-silk, gassed viscose,
fine-gassed cotton and mixtures with bright yarns as rayon/acetate. Fancy
knits and a printed collection are developed on viscose/Lurex/Lycra,
cotton/bamboo and Tencel with slub effects or cotton/Modal, often printed
and over printed with foils or glitter.
MICHAEL MILLER FABRICS | [penthouse booth 808-810]
A collection of 100% cotton sheeting prints from their new licensed
designer, Sandi Henderson, with bold flowery designs is fresh, lively, happy,
and youthful.
BRITANNIA | [floor 7, showroom B763]
Ponte de Roma (PDR) in rayon/nylon/spandex is featured in three weights,
including a unique heavy weight. Elegant evening gown fabric in viscose
matte jersey is available in 30 colors.
SCHOELLER TEXTIL | [penthouse booth 302]
Pleasantly soft and super comfortable soft-shell stretch fabrics in
sophisticated herringbones keep the wearer warm in comfortable silk
blends. Exclusive schoeller®-shape fabrics with exciting combinations of
natural fibers are ideal for casualwear. A variety of coatings, options for
combining functional membranes and innovative finishing technologies turn
them into functional multitalents.
ELLIOTT BERMAN TEXTILES | [penthouse booth 114]
Elliott Berman Fancy textured fabrics from Italy and France include
myriads of elegant brocades and exclusive matelasse, luxury wools, unique
silks and knits, with inspiring prints and vivid colors.
TISSAGE DU CAUSSE by TESSILE GROUP | [penthouse booth 214-216]
Coordinated ranges include chic fancy fabrics, fashionable yet comfortable
in trendy colors. Structures are based on micro weaves, raised aspects,
matte/bright contrasts, crinkled and slubbed effects.
EPIC | [penthouse booth 2005-2007]
Highlights from their Japanese mills include unique laces with laser cut
geometrics, metallic threads, brushed wool florals and geometrics. Knits
range from tissue weight sheer cottons, burn out stripes cottons and
Modals, buttery-hand Tencels to metallic weave crochets and heather-dyed
ZEN TEX | [penthouse showroom 10]
This Japanese mill offers in-stock 1-roll minimum fine cottons for shirting,
dresses, bottom-weights, and outerwear.
Euromaglia by Tessile Group
ROWS OF OPULENT RIBBONS. Luxe silks, delicate laces, rich tapestries, and sumptuous brocades
color this season's ornamental accents.
MOKUBA | [penthouse booth 4001]
The latest additions to their ribbons, passementeries and lace products are
highlighted by an exquisite collection of luxurious silk ribbons in silk satin,
silk taffeta, silk moiré, pleated silk and silk novelties, each offered in
numerous widths and colors. A new group of taffeta satin ribbons feature
richly unique "edge" designs, offered in numerous widths and colors. The
newest lace line, designed to highlight color and texture, is offered in
muted metallic shades and unique patterns.
RENAISSANCE RIBBONS | [penthouse booth 4005]
Showcasing many new designs by renowned textile artist Laura Foster
Nicholson, including the European tapestry-inspired Suzani Collection.
This group of trims features both traditional and new updated fashion
colors including rich burgundy and black, purple, rich blue and exciting
purples. Also presenting a collection of classic brocades, fleur-de-lys and
exciting botanical motifs. Additionally, Renaissance Ribbons is now able to
weave your own custom designs.
Renaissance Ribbons
ADDITIONAL TREND RESOURCES
TREND GALLERY
Visit this touch-and-feel display for the season's new trend and color stories, featuring swatches from notable textile and trim collections. Located in
the CMC Main Lobby.
COLOR CARDS
This indispensible pocket guide to European colors forecasted for Spring-Summer '09 is available for $25 in the CMC Main Lobby.
THE LA INT'L TEXTILE SHOW IS FEATURED AT THE CALIFORNIA MARKET CENTER
APRIL 14-16, 2008 | MON-TUE, 9A-5P | WED, 9A-4P
SHOW AREAS:

Textile & Trim booths and showrooms | Penthouse, Floor 13

French Textile Pavilion | Penthouse, Floor 13

Korean Textile Pavilion | Penthouse, Floor 13 and Fashion Theater, Main Lobby

Additional Textile showrooms | Floors 6B, 7A&B
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT WWW.CALIFORNIAMARKETCENTER.COM
110 east 9th street suite a727. los angeles ca 90079 | 800.225.6278 or 213.630.3600 | www.californiamarketcenter.com