#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.

“Production is a product”

From technical textiles and AI-driven robotics to the limitations of textile circularity: Professor Dr Thomas Gries looks back on more than two decades of development at ITA Aachen. In the interview, he explains why production technology remains a decisive success factor, discusses international collaborations and innovation ecosystems, and shares his views on the transformation of production landscapes and the challenges facing an increasingly regulated industry.

“We need to move away from the price trap and return to a value-driven mindset.”

With its new Textile Innovation Center, KARL MAYER is sending a strong signal for innovation, collaboration, and the future of textile applications. In this interview, Karl Josef Mayer discusses new opportunities in warp knitting, the processing of staple fibres, recycling, the changing role of machinery manufacturers, and why the textile industry must once again focus more strongly on the value of textiles. by Oliver Schmidt

“Innovation, resilience and international experience remain the great strengths of the Swiss textile machinery industry”

Geopolitical uncertainty, growing competitive pressure from China, new free trade agreements and the shift towards a circular economy are currently reshaping the global textile industry. In this interview, Cornelia Buchwalder discusses the current mood within the Swiss textile machinery sector, the industry’s distinctive innovative strength, new market opportunities in India and Asia, and the technological trends that could shape the upcoming trade fair cycle leading up to ITMA 2027.

Mario Jorge Machado re-elected President of EURATEX

The EURATEX General Assembly has re-elected Mario Jorge Machado as President of EURATEX, renewing its confidence in his leadership at a crucial moment for the European textile and clothing industry. The sector is facing rising costs, global competitive pressure and an increasingly challenging transition towards sustainability and digitalisation.

Next week’s focus: Intertextile Shenzhen & Yarn Expo Shenzhen fuse textile tradition with sustainable, digital trends

Fashion will not be left behind in one of the world’s undisputed tech and manufacturing capitals. Which is why next week, at Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo Shenzhen 2026, the organisers have made special efforts to integrate textile topics such as materials innovation, holistic sustainability, digitalisation and AI. Yet, from 9 – 11 June at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, the platform also includes timeless tradition and heritage-inspired evolution in equal measure. Across both shows, over 600 exhibitors from 11 countries and regions are set to showcase everything from Peruvian alpaca wool fabrics to tea-derived fibres, while their fringe programmes will explore diverse solutions along the entire value chain.

New spinning package with two-step filtration for recycled yarns and more

At the ITM in Istanbul, BB Engineering unveiled its new, patented ValuePack spinning package for the first time, which features a two-stage filtration system. This is particularly beneficial for re-cycling processes. Until now, spinning packs have used either metal powder (“sand”) or filter candles as filter media. Both options are suitable for differ-ent applications, and each has its own specific advantages and dis-advantages.

ITMA 2027 gains strong momentum

In line with the theme "Co-creating the future of textiles", ITMA continues to strengthen its support for start-ups, recognising their role in driving innovation and shaping the future of textile and garment manufacturing. Through the Start-Up Valley, emerging companies gain access to a global marketplace where they can connect with industry leaders, potential partners, investors and customers.

Mongolia: Workshop on Italian textile technologies kicks off in Ulaanbaatar

The workshop dedicated to Italian textile technologies will kick off in Ulaanbaatar from 21 to 23 June 2026. Focused on the most advanced innovative solutions for the textile industry, the initiative will bring together 13 Italian textile machinery manufacturers, confirming the growing interest in strengthening industrial cooperation between the two countries and highlighting Mongolia’s strategic importance for Italian textile machinery producers.