FabricLink's Technical Center

Fabriclink's Trend Watch
New Developments for Today's Fashions

The Panelists:

Fibers/Yarns – David Sasso, VP International Sales, Buhler Quality Yarns, Corp.
Knit Fabrics – Pat Tabassi, Product Development & Marketing Manager, Design Knit, Inc.
Woven Fabric – Thomas Oviedo, Sales Representative,
California and International Markets, Carr Textile Corp.
Dyeing/Printing/Finishing – Victor Almeida, Textile Engineer, Buhler Quality Yarns.
Moderator – Kathlyn Swantko, President, FabricLink Network

The panel discussed:

• Current trends and what’s next for the Fashion Market
• Multi-functional and novelty fabrics/yarns/finishes for today’s fashion apparel
• Innovative developments in yarns, fabrics, and dyeing/printing/finishing techniques
• New ideas that will inspire today’s fashion apparel

FabricLink and GlobalTex presented this Fashion Industry Panel that brought together leaders in the Fashion Textile & Apparel supply chain to discuss how a tough economy and changing consumer attitudes is impacting innovation and creativity within the product development cycle, and how this ultimately affects bottom line!

The FabricLink Network has presented a dozen similar Industry Panels for the specialty outdoor retail market. These events were must-see seminars at the Outdoor Retailer Show, where attendees often had standing room only space. Now, FabricLink is taking its expertise in organizing these product development focused Panels into the Fashion Market.

Podcast of March 3, 2010 Panel Discussion: (mp3 audio clips)

Intoduction of Panelists
Part One — Trends in Fiber/Yarns & Knit Fabrics David Sasso, Buhler Quality Yarns USA • Important Fibers/Yarns in the Market • Important Functional Qualities/Trends in Fibers/Yarns • Combining Yarns & Chemistry to Create More Flexibility Pat Tabassi, Design Knit Inc. • Textures • Silk Blends • Open Work • Use of Lurex • Denim Looks in Knit Fabrics
Part Two — Trends in Woven Fabrics Thomas Oviedo, Carr Textile Corp. • Improvements in the Reduction of Water us in Dyeing/Finishing • Improvement in Dyeing Machinery • Eco Improvements in Dyestuffs & Chemistry • Concerns with Nanotechnology • Cationic Treated Fabrics • Functional Finishing Treatments
Part Three — Trends in Dying & Finishing Victor Almeida, Buhler Quality Yarns USA • Organic Cotton • Recycled Polyester • Moister Management • Cotton/Linen Blends
Part Four — Audience Questions • Print Patterns in Knits & Wovens • Micro-encapsulation
Part Five — Audience Questions • Low Impact Dyes • CPSIA/Lead-free Issues • Rainbow Dyeing Process (Deep Dyeable Cottons)
Part Six — Audience Questions • Trans Dry® Advancements • Moister Management Testing Procedures • Fashion Fabric Constuructions (Knits & Wovens)

S P O N S O R S

Podcast of October 13, 2009 Panel Discussion: GlobalTex '09 Industry Panel Podcast, "Fashion Under Stress "
Podcast of January 23, 2009 Panel Discussion: ORWM '09 Industry Panel Podcast, "CAUTION: Restricted Substance Legislation, Ripple Effects Throughout the Supply Chain"
Podcast of August 8, 2008 Panel Discussion: ORSM '08 Industry Panel Podcast, "Eco-Logical, Making Sense of Supply Chain Certification"
Podcast of January 24, 2008 Panel Discussion: ORSM '08 Industry Panel Podcast, "EcoThink! What it means to be green for consumers today"
Podcast of August 10, 2007 Panel Discussion: ORSM '07 Industry Panel Podcast, "Keeping Your Product Development $$$ on Track"

The transcripts of previous panels.

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