#Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2021-02-11

Esquel’s DETERMINANT brand launches new concept store in Foshan

Esquel’s retail brand DETERMINANT opened the very first concept store in popular commercial district Lingnan Tiandi, Foshan. The decision to launch the concept store in Foshan was grounded in Esquel’s deep roots in the Greater Bay Area as a key base for the group’s manufacturing and R&D activities, while affirming the group’s strategy to further develop its retail business in the region and beyond.

The new store was designed by renowned architect firm LAAB, winner of multiple awards at home and abroad and well known for bringing visionary concepts to life.

Esquel’s DETERMINANT team reached a remarkable milestone with the grand opening of a new concept store. © 2021 Esquel Group

As the largest among DETERMINANT’s store lineup, the two-story 250m2 space displays the brand’s full collection for sale alongside creative display features and immersive multimedia experiences that showcase the brand’s concept, culture and the lifestyle it stands for. Customers can also enjoy, for the first time, a personalized embroidery service in-store.

The four things DETERMINANT is known for – exquisite material, uncompromising quality, superb fit and form, and thoughtful convenience – are communicated through a range of interactive and immersive elements. © 2021 Esquel

Store address: Shop WH502B, WH502-2A, WH501, WH501-2, No. 5 Wenhuili, Chancheng District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province,528000, P.R.C

The concept store, the largest among DETERMINANT’s store lineup, offers a full collection of the brand’s products, including its auspiciously red series of masks, sweaters and T-shirts, a festive complement to the upcoming Spring Festival. © 2021 Esquel

Esquel’s DETERMINANT brand launches new concept store in Foshan that offers an immersive showcase of our vision for what quality, technology and style means in our design philosophy.

Texprocess 2026: Automation, digitalisation and AI redefine textile processing

Making investment decisions in textile processing has become significantly more demanding. Increasing energy costs, a shortage of skilled labour and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties are compelling companies to focus on technologies that deliver clear gains in efficiency and process reliability. This applies equally to apparel manufacturing and to the processing of technical textiles and high-performance materials. As a result, modernisation initiatives are assessed more carefully – even as the need to upgrade production systems continues to intensify.

Techtextil 2026: Between innovation pressure & market reality

From 21 to 24 April 2026, Techtextil in Frankfurt am Main will once again become the central meeting point for the international technical textiles and nonwovens industry. Running in parallel, Texprocess will focus on the industrial implementation of textile processing technologies as the leading platform in this field. Together, the two trade fairs form a closely integrated presentation and working platform along the entire textile value chain – from material development to finished applications.

Between geopolitical pressure and industrial resilience

In this interview, Dr. Janpeter Horn (VDMA) discusses the current challenges facing textile machinery manufacturers, shaped by geopolitical tensions, regulatory developments and subdued investment. He also outlines why innovation strength, integrated solutions and strategic positioning remain key to global competitiveness.

Messe Frankfurt commits further to East Africa: three textiles trade fairs during Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week from 2027

Messe Frankfurt and its Texpertise Network continue their steady, successful trajectory in the region. As Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW) opened today, Member of the Executive Board Detlef Braun announced that Messe Frankfurt is licencing its three leading international trade fair brands Texworld, Apparel Sourcing and Texprocess to Nairobi, Kenya for the first time in 2027. From now on, they will take place annually as part of the Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW) Nairobi.

“We Believe in the Value of Textiles”: Successful Opening of the KARL MAYER TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTER

KARL MAYER inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTER (TIC) with a four-day opening week from April 21 to 24. The highlight of the week was the grand opening on Thursday, which drew a strong turnout from the international textile industry: around 220 customers, brands, and partners from across the textile value chain came to the company’s headquarters in Obertshausen for a first-hand look at the new high-tech development environment and lively exchange with industry peers.

Mayer & Cie. Global is getting ready for ITM 2026

ITM 2026 marks the beginning of a new chapter for Mayer & Cie. Global. For the first time, the company will present itself to the international textile machinery industry in its new setup: combining proven circular knitting technology engineered in Germany with a clear commitment to its Albstadt headquarters and an internationally shaped, agile management approach.

Driving digitalization, efficiency, and Smart Manufacturing across textiles and carpets

At this year’s ITM, BMSvision proudly showcases its next leap forward in digital manufacturing excellence. As a long-standing global pioneer in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for the textile and plastics industries, BMSvision continues to accelerate digital transformation by delivering powerful, data-driven solutions that boost productivity, enhance quality and support sustainable growth. Visit BMSvision at the Vandewiele booth in Hall 7, Booth 710, to experience the future of textiles manufacturing.