Proposte 2016: “Blooming your home” Fabric industry in Turkey
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A legendary place in Cernobbio! Istanbul has some poetic names such as Emirgan, Asiyan, Bebek, Sariyer, Scutari, Suadiye, Erenkoy, Fatih, etc. So does Italy when it comes to natural beauty. You go to Milan then to Como and then to Cernobbio. These are legendary spots in the region. Cernobbio hosts an ancient villa namely Villa Erba which has an expo area to host events. Proposte Fair is in the heart of these beauties. Enjoying business and pleasure together is occasionally mentioned in the business world but this is the place it makes most sense and it deserves most. You really enjoy your business trip to Cernobbio from where you can even enjoy a cruise trip to Bellagio and other dreamlike towns and villages on the coastline of Como Lake. Proposte is a European show to display the best of the best fabrics for the home textiles and contract textiles. You find the most prestigious European brands in this three-day event. As the only media from Turkey for many years, Contract Business of Uludag Textile Exporters Association (UTIB) and Home Textile Exports magazines are regularly attending the fair with a press stand for many years to distribute the magazines for free for promotion of the Turkish industry and to cover the event for the next issue. After enjoying this business and pleasure, we will be at Evteks with our may issue to distribute the magazines and to cover that important event for promoting it to whole world. I hope all business people coming to Villa Erba for Proposte enjoy a great time for business and pleasure. And I hope this show generates business in the sector to stimulate its recovery especially in Italy and in the rest of the world.
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OEKO-TEX® launches new ECO PASSPORT certification for sustainable textile chemicals
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ürich – The OEKO-TEX® Association is pleased to announce the official launch of the new ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® certification for sustainable textile chemicals. The six-month pilot phase with manufacturers has been successfully completed. The results were very positive and the first certified textile chemical producers have already accessed the key benefits of the new ECO PASSPORT concept. ECO PASSPORT by OEKOTEX® offers textile chemical manufacturers a confidential and independent method to reassure their customers that chemicals, colorants, and auxiliaries are in line with the industry’s sustainability requirements and initiatives. ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® certified chemicals protect consumers, textile industry workers, and the environment from the potential dangers of harmful substances. ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® is a two-step verification procedure by which manufacturers of textile processing chemicals and chemical compounds are able to confirm that their products meet the criteria for environmentally responsible textile production. Based on customer and market feedback during the six month pilot test phase, OEKO-TEX® modified the original ECO PASSPORT concept to improve functionality. The workflow between applicants, testing institutes, and the OEKO-TEX® Secretariat was refined and the certification and lab testing procedures were optimized.
The new ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® certification offers textile chemical suppliers the possibility to have their products assessed for sustainable aspects by a third- party institution. Picture: © gettyimages/ westend61
Textile chemicals, colorants, and auxiliaries are analyzed in a two-step process that confirms that the compounds and each ingredient meet specific criteria for sustainability, safety, and regulatory compliance. In the initial analysis, chemical compounds are checked against a comprehensive Manufacturing Restricted Substance List (MRSL) that incorporates the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 RSL and the STeP by OEKO-TEX® MRSL, both of which are compliant with REACH and ZDHC guidelines. Next, the textile chemicals, colorants, and auxiliaries are analyzed within a well-reasoned laboratory-testing framework to ensure that they do not contain any unsafe contaminants. Compounds that pass these two phases are granted the ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® certification which indicates that the certified textile chemical is safe to use in OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified textile products and in STeP by OEKO-TEX® certified manufacturing facilities.
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Proposte 2016: “Blooming your home�
Proposte 2016, the world premiere of furnishing fabrics and curtains will take place at Villa Erba in Cernobbio on 27-28-29 April 2016.
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he upcoming 2016 edition of Proposte has already gotten off to a promising start with an increase in the exhibition spaces reserved by companies. With cautious optimism it is expected that this uptick in participation is a positive indicator of recovery in the furnishing fabric sector. This year’s edition will include the participation of 90 exhibitors, of whom 45 are Italian and 45 are foreign, broken down as follows: 6 from United Kingdom, 2
Dutch, 7 French, 15 Belgian, 6 Spanish, 1 Austrian, 4 German, 3 Turkish and 1 Swiss. There will be 5 new participants this year: EnzodegliAngiuoni, Forza Giovane Art-Passamani, Tessitura serica A.M. Taborelli, Texnova and Van Maele Weavers. Just like last year the parallel exhibition International Observatory will also be held at the same time, and the four locations for that exhibition will be: Sheraton Lake Como Hotel, Spazio Como, CernobbioShed and
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Villa Bernasconi. All these places are just a few steps from Villa Erba, the historic location of Proposte, and will be well connected to it via a shuttle service. Contract Business magazine of Uludag Textile Exporters Association (UTIB) and Home Textile Exports magazines are regularly attending the fair with a press stand inside the villa with the fascia Home Textile Exports. The magazines are distributed for free. Visitors can use them by presenting their Proposte electronic badge or by registering at reception. 41 textile companies will be exhibiting at International Observatory: 28 Turkish, 9 Indian, 3 American and 1 Moroccan. Proposte 2016 will cement its place as an ambassador of quality and research in textile products. The name chosen for the upcoming edition, ‘Blooming your home’, is a homage to natural motifs, from rough earthy tones to floral pat-
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terns, that we will see expressed in a myriad of ways in magnificently intricate fabrics. Entry is reserved for people who work in the sector and fall under one of the following categories: textile editors, manufacturers of upholstered furniture, wholesalers, converters, buying groups, contract operators, all of whom will be able to access the convention center exclusively with their personal badge provided by the organizing secretariat.
What’s new?
There are some new developments and novelties this year compared to the previous years. The specialty fair will launch electronic badges controlled by personal bracelets to guarantee non-transferring of the badges to others. The show is promoted effectively in social media this year and the apps of the event are on the way to be in the hands of all professionals who would like to follow it up. This year Proposte has changed its communications
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agency. After twenty-three years of collaboration with Studio Michelangelo of Milan, the communications, graphics, press office work and events organization for the 2016 edition of Proposte has been carried out by the Comobased agency I-AM Comunicazione. “Studio Michelangelo helped us grow,” said Massimo Mosiello, general manager of the fair, expressing his gratitude, “they were with us from the first year, which is why they will always hold a place of honor in the history of our fair and in the memories of those who had the good fortune to work with them.” “Those were years of hard work, and on behalf of everyone on the Proposte board, I want to give a warm thank you to Vittoria Ceriani and Chiara Arduino for their important contribution and
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reaffirm the great respect we will always have for them,” added the board president PierCarlo Viganò, who continued by saying, “for Proposte 2016 will be a year of confirmation and new beginnings.” The confirmations, first of all, relate to the date and location: just like last year the next edition will be held at the end of April, or more precisely from Wednesday 27 April to Friday 29 April 2016, and once again in the modern Villa Erba Exhibition Centre in Cernobbio and the marvelous and picturesque Villa Antica.
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Outlast presents new filling material for bedding PCM viscose + down = Perfect symbiosis for an optimum sleeping climate
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utlast Technologies, market leader for temperature regulating phase change materials (PCMs), enlarges its product range again and presents the new performance filling material “Universe”: Heat and moisture regulating PCM viscose fibers combine perfectly with cozy downs and offer a natural solution for climate comfort in bedding and apparel products. The heat managing Outlast® PCM viscose fibers form one part of the new filling material „Universe” (30% viscose Outlast®, 70% down). They are 10 mm short cut fibers with 7 dtex. Such a thick fiber with a high diameter was deliberately selected. “So we can guarantee a high loading of phase change materials (PCMs),” says Martin Bentz, Managing Director of Outlast Europe GmbH, Heidenheim/Germany. “The performance compared to a standard PCM viscose fiber here is four times higher”. In combination with the down, Outlast has developed a product offering optimum thermal comfort. The downs display their advantages like lightness, fluffy volume and naturalness, the Outlast® PCM viscose fibers regulate and optimize the climate comfort. Overheating and sweating are reduced significantly. April 2016
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What sounds easy was technically a very big challenge. “In conjunction with our well-known partner Kelheim Fibres, we are happy to have successfully obtained this new process - a homogeneous blend where both wash and care requirements are ensured,” continues Martin Bentz. Thus, Outlast has further tested on “filling material” and found out that PCM filling materials are ideally suited to provide an optimum heat and moisture management. “The air transports body heat quickly to the performance fibers,” explains Volker Schuster, Director R&D at Outlast Europe. “One important aspect is that all fibers inside a filling altogether build a huge surface. And all fibers are flowed around by air. Therefore every fiber can react very quickly to temperature changes. Since the airflow is increased, this allows the PCMs to be more active in loading and discharging”. As a result,
temperature changes are minimized and sweating can be reduced significantly. And Outlast strengthens: The new PCM filling material optimizes the climate proactively – contrary to other technologies that are merely transporting sweat. Outlast® technology is not a wicking technology, which manages moisture by reacting to sweat and pulling it away from the skin. Outlast® technology proactively manages your skin temperature while controlling the production of moisture before it begins. That’s the Outlast® difference. And you will feel this difference also in comfort and hygiene. Interesting side effect: By using the new down/PCM viscose fiber blend the material costs of an end product (in comparison to the use of 100% down) can be reduced while also offering an interesting added value and more performance. This offers a benefit to manufacturers as well as to consumers.
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Outlast enlarges the product range with climate regulating PCM fiber balls which can be used as filling material for bedding.
Outlast® technology
• Reduces chilling
Outlast® technology was originally developed for NASA to protect astronauts from temperature fluctuations in space. Outlast® technology utilizes phase change materials (PCM) that absorb, store and release heat for optimal thermal comfort. Outlast® technology is comparable to ice in a drink; as it changes from solid to liquid, it absorbs heat and cools the drink, keeping that drink at the desired temperature for a longer period of time. Outlast® phase change materials work in the same way. The PCMs have the capacity to absorb, store and release excess heat. This gives any product containing Outlast® technology the ability to continually regulate skin’s microclimate. As the skin gets hot, the heat is absorbed, and as it cools, that heat is released. The benefits of Outlast® products at a glance:
• Reduces perspiration
• Absorbs excess body heat • Manages moisture • Reduces overheating
• Continuously adapts to thermal changes Outlast will be at Heimtextil in January 14-17, 2015 in Frankfurt/Germany in hall 8.0, stand D 74. Outlast Technologies LLC, a privately held U.S. corporation, is the worldwide leader in phase change materials and applications. Outlast® technology is the heat management technology originally developed for NASA that enables any textile to absorb, store and release heat. Outlast® technology pro- actively responds to changes in skin temperature to manage heat and reduce moisture for everyday comfort. For over 20 years, Outlast has been committed to the development of new fibers, fabrics and coatings incorporating phase change materials, expanding the use of Outlast® technology across more than 300 brands and a multitude of products in apparel, footwear, bedding, packaging and labels, and accessories.
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PROFILE
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Fashion wind blows at yachts
With the new unique collection of Yastik by Rifat Ozbek, yachts sparkle like diamonds. The charming collection can be seen at Maison & Objet Paris.
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Yastik By Rifat Ozbek reflects its fashionable products on yachts setting sail for blue voyages...
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orld famous cushion brand Yastik By Rifat Ozbek’s new collection Hot Spots carries the luxury and aesthetics of special designs inspired by Greek islands to yachts. Prepared by famous designers Rifat Ozbek and Erdal Karaman special for yachts setting sail on blue voyages the collection has Aegean blue as Greek islands, has coral white and “Patmos” designed by floral silver pieces with reminding the attractive and fertile history of the islands. The collection also attracts attention with “Mustique” models dominated by suzani (a type of embroidered and decorative tribal textile) embroidered fabrics in dark blue, white and golden colors. Inspired by exotic countries the
collection dazzles with it unparalleled beautiful designs. Those who care for luxury at sea voyages can get the items of this charming collection. Yastik by Rifat Ozbek is exhibiting at Maison & Objet show in Paris, 5-9 September 2014.
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Brentano Designs for Outdoor/Indoor
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heeling, IL — The Brentano Design Studio designed seven of the 21 new patterns in their spring Cornerstone collection for outdoor/indoor performance. The collection — Brentano’s first since celebrating their 25th anniversary — builds on past successes like the introduction of Brentano’s first Sunbrella Contract patterns last spring.
Fun outdoor performance patterns dominate spring textile collection
With Cornerstone, Brentano adds two new textures (Archipelago and Peninsula), three new stripes (Latitude, Longitude and Tombolo) and two mid-sized patterns (Isla and Keys) to their line. Practical considerations like easy cleanability and stain resistance weave through the collection, along with vibrant, tropical colors and neutral options for interiors. Patterns like Keys with its interlocking geometric design and the shifting stripes of Tombolo show the playful side of performance with abrasion resistances of 70,000 and 50,000 double rubs (Wyzenbeek, Wire Screen), respectively.
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MoOD comes with new concept and location
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hat started out as a trade fair for row upon row of upholstery fabrics will continue to grow, innovate and extend in the next edition, into a true experience and trendsetter in the market. An event where Face-to-Face contacts are established, the future is shown and where customers and manufacturers can meet each other in an innovative and relaxed environment. Personal contact (Face to Face) is of course the most important. MoOD and Indigo present leading global brands alongside specialist companies presenting new techniques and materials. This provides maximum expose for everybody and you will return home with the contacts spanning the entire industry from concept to final product. It’s no longer all about sales, it’s about developing together, co-creation, delivering precisely what the customer demands and needs. Cooperating to develop new products
and applications, inform each other, inspire and taking a peek behind the scenes in other businesses. Companies not only display their products, collections and trends, but also offer a sympathetic ear. Cooperation and collaboration are highly valued. Look and feel, but more importantly experience and explore; because what is discussed here, can be realized in the future. The trends and Innovation platforms complete the picture and provide a comprehensive experience in the unique Tour&Taxis in Brussels, our new location, where top quality opens doors to new opportunities and possibilities in a relaxed atmosphere where it is pleasant to linger. And it shows, because 70% of MoOD/Indigo has already been reserved. The new concept of Fabrics, Future & Fun is well received.
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MoOD on trends 17/18: one source of inspiration... nature. Wood and stone, worn and aged, these trends are all still very ‘hot’. But the style is far more eclectic than we have seen for many years. Classic patterns with exotic accents, aquarelle or intense colors, everything is possible. Even the often dominant ethnic patterns are back again. It would be a sign of the cultural mix populating the mega cities of today. The trend concentration of MoOD is all about the large diversity of styles and colors. Contradictions even, because they show up in a strikingly high number and they are particularly outspoken. “More is more and less is a bore” was a quote of Milou Ket, who placed radiant color palettes alongside the simplicity of black and white. Classic browns and yellow gold in the abundant interiors take their place alongside a more sober, almost austere Far Eastern style. Or should we say: a westernized Eastern style. Because this particular Asian style is greatly appreciated in the West again. One source of inspiration remained the central theme throughout all of the presentations: nature. With macroscopic web like structures and iridescent or morphing shades of color, the nature was never far away. Green presents itself in nearly all palettes. Nowadays being altruistic and ethically responsible is completely mainstream. However we do need to mention that the rebel is already peeking around the corner. The well-behaved middle class now sees that designers are inspired by the marginal, by the privateer, and by the vagabond who never returns home. Inspiration from the nature, inspired by professionals… • Axel Venn, color expert, Professor em.für Farbgestaltung und Trendscouting DE • Tamsin Kingswell, Mix Magazine, #SurfaceDesignHero - UK • Milou Ket, styling and design - NL • Filip Roscam, Design Director, Merck Group – BE/DE • Jennifer Castoldi, Trendease International – UK • Marie Demaegdt - CELC Masters of Linen - FR • Chris Meplon, design journalist, criticus and curator – BE/DE • Rory Dodd, Designersblock, UK, http://www.designersblock.org.uk - UK • Martine Gyselbrecht, textile designer - BE • Isabelle Torelle, textile industry consultant, Tissa bvba - BE • Maghalie Dooms – Textile designer / Bigfish - BE • Michel Minne, Bigfish - BE * Niek De Prest, BigFish - BE
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The making of a visual for MoOD & Indigo Brussels Home Edition: When maximalism meets minimalism Patrick Geysels, general manager of MoOD interpret some important aspects of the event: “Bright red for pure passion and a hint of healthy assertiveness for MoOD – Meet only Original Designs... We have opted for a pragmatic image: fabric, the basis of every creation in textile. The fabric is hand drawn, not photorealistic. The power of the image is based on purity, like a blank page representing a new beginning. For Indigo Brussels Home Edition we were inspired by the catwalk. We allowed ourselves to be tempted by the maximalist over-decoration and kept stacking on style elements to form hybrid sculptures. Stylized forms from nature meet iconic images from the world of dance and movement. In short, an explosion of creativity, finished with a hint of black glamour. MoOD and Indigo Brussels are presented together and so the images must support each other. The color pallet, in its simplicity, fulfills this role.”
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Fabric industry in Turkey April 2016
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aving the largest share in Turkish industrial production, the textile industry is one of the first established industries in Turkey. The sector comprises around 20 thousand manufacturing companies and employs about 450 thousand employees. The fabric industry as a sub-sector of the huge Turkish textile industry has improved significantly in recent years, since the Turkish clothing and home textile industries have had a significant role in the world’s clothing and home textile markets in the last two decades.
The Turkish fabric finishing sector has a level of processing all the capacity of grey fabric. This sector is equivalent to the European Union in terms of processing capacity, modern technology, qualified workforce, and especially product quality. Today, the Turkish fabric industry has competitive advantages in international markets, particularly in terms of its technology, extensive product range and the quality, design and creativity of its products. In addition to its well-developed
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structure, it employs a highly skilled labor force. Also, the Turkish fabric industry has great flexibility and ability to modernize its production, and adapt itself to new technologies. This ability allows the industry to reduce its reaction time to changes in consumer demand in international markets. Thus, the Turkish fabric industry satisfies its customers by meeting all their needs with the quality of its products together with its strong service ability of quick response and ontime delivery. All these features have enabled Turkish fabric manufacturers and exporters to earn a good reputation in international markets. The Turkish fabric industry, which produces almost all kinds of fabrics for apparel, home textiles, upholstery and technical applications, has a well-developed structure, especially in production based on cotton, wool and man-made raw materials. A large amount of fabric production is based on cotton. The fabric industry based on cotton consists of two segments. One is composed of large scale companies which have production facilities integrated vertically in all stages of fabric production, from fiber processing, spinning and weaving to dying, printing and finishing. Many of
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them also have manufacturing facilities for ready-made goods such as clothing or home textiles. The other one is composed mainly of non-integrated companies on a small scale. These companies cooperate with the Turkish finishing industry, which is one of the vital sub-sectors of the Turkish textile industry. The sector meets its raw material needs mostly from domestic sources. As an important world cotton grower, Turkey ranked eighth in the world production of cotton. Although Turkey is among main cotton growers in the world, domestic cotton does not meet the production demand of the country. Therefore, Turkey is the second largest cotton importer after China.
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As well as the cotton textile industry, the Turkish manmade textile sector is also a well- developed industry. Having the eighth largest capacity of synthetics in the world, Turkey has a large production potential for synthetic fabrics based especially on 100% polyester and polyester blends with cotton, viscose, nylon, polyamide, wool, linen and/or multi- blends of them. 62% of the companies in this sector have finishing plants and 75% of their raw material needs are met by domestic production.
Being the third largest mohair producer in the world, Turkey also has a strong wool industry. The majority of wool products meet the demand of clothing producers and exporters. The fabric mills are mainly concentrated in Istanbul, Bursa, Adana, Denizli, Kahramanmaras, Izmir, Gaziantep, Tekirdag, Kayseri and Usak. Many of the integrated mills are located in Istanbul, Bursa, Kahramanmaras, Adana and Gaziantep.
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Being aware of the importance of quality, and many having national and international quality certificates, Turkish fabric manufacturers are aware of the increasing trend in international markets for healthier and more environment-friendly products, and have adapted themselves to these developments. Many Turkish fabric manufacturers have ecological labels for their products. Many of them have best known eco-labels like Oeko-Tex Standard 100, Organic Exchange, GOTS, etc.
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New Collection of Leyla Uluhanli The collection consists of armchairs, sofas, consoles, commodes and lighting featuring neutral tones with antique brass, crystal rock, and sycamore veneer.
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enowned interior designer Leyla Uluhanli debuts her self-titled collection ‘The Leyla Uluhanli Collection’ at the 2016 design show Maison & Objet Paris. The collection is inspired by the concept of American art of the 1960s – a favorite era of the designer. The principle components of the collection are comfort, functionality, prestige artfully combining minimalism and precise craftsmanship. “The popularity of this style is in its simplicity and courtliness of the forms, lines. In its conciseness, and partly in the light feeling of nostalgia it provokes, it is certainly luxury and absolutely universal,” says Leyla Uluhanli. The collection consists of armchairs, sofas, consoles, commodes and lighting featuring neutral tones with antique brass, crystal rock, and sycamore veneer. Balancing tradition and modernity, Leyla Uluhanli reflects the desire to generate an atmosphere that is refined, eclectic and stylish. Renowned interior designer Leyla Uluhanli channels inspiration for her projects from the eclectic nostalgia of different epochs
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Leyla Uluhanli channels inspiration for her projects from the eclectic nostalgia of different epochs. She specializes in private and public interiors, stylized in the spirit of 1960’s American décor using antiques and modern art. Combining refined artistry, powerful energy and historical cues, Leyla Uluhanli’s designs offer a reflection of lifestyle in an interior. Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, Leyla Uluhanli studied design in London and Moscow. Since opening her studio Leyla Uluhanli Interior in 2005, she has showcased projects in Moscow, Saint-Petersburg, Baku, Lisbon, Dubai and London. Leyla Uluhanli frequently collaborates with leading world architects, and interior and fashion designers to develop works such as her “10 Armchairs” exhibition. Her work has been featured in world famous publications. She is also an organizer and participant in “Planet of the World” charity auction. Source: www.leylauluhanli.com
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Lush, Saturated Wallcoverings from Innovations New textile, raffia and grasscloth wallcoverings draw inspiration from India
Natural raffia, hand-knotted, lends a casual ease to Shimla, while shimmering metallic, nylon threads add a hint of shine. Innovations offer Shimla in eight colors, all softly muted like memories from the summer capital of 19th century British colony India.
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Woven from honeysuckle vine and topped with two thick layers of paint, Chennai Grass strikes the perfect balance between nature and design.
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Thick chenille and shiny metallic yarns dash through Bombay’s weft, giving the textile wallcovering a lux texture and depth only enhanced by the richness of its eight bold colorways – including gold-shot Fort, Prussian blue Worli and red Matunga.
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ew York City (April 2016) — Lush, saturated and shot through with metallics — Innovations’ newest collection draws inspiration from the natural vegetation and traditional textile arts of India. The collection of 10 new wallcoverings includes a bold textile (Bombay), woven raffia (Shimla) and color-drenched grasscloth (Chennai Grass). “They’re bold. As designers, we wanted to create powerful, evocative textures and colors but with a restraint that would showcase their artisanal quality: the natural fibers, hand-knotted yarns and paints,” says Vice President of Sales Michael Freedman. Bombay especially makes a statement, weaving together layers and layers of colors and textures in a visceral assault on the senses – not unlike a visit to Bombay, now Mumbai. Showcasing natural materials and the artisan’s hand, Shimla and Chennai Grass both join Innovations’ Innvironments collection of environmentally-friendly wallcoverings.
Shimla’s eight striated colors, woven texture and surprising sparkle bring rustic glamor to the Innvironments collection. Natural raffia, hand-knotted, lends a casual ease to the 36inch wide wallcovering, while shimmering metallic, nylon threads add the hint of shine. Woven from honeysuckle vine and topped with two thick layers of paint, Chennai Grass strikes the perfect balance between nature and design. The 36-inch wide, paper-backed wallcovering shares the same rough-hewn construction as classic grasscloth with an updated palate of nine sleek and sophisticated colors.
About Innovations: A design-driven, family-owned company, Innovations in Wallcoverings, Inc., has been creating unique solutions for interiors since 1975. Their Design Studio, based in New York City, collaborates with artisans around the world to develop curated collections of wallcoverings, textiles, leathers and faux leathers — all offered with the highest level of personal service. At Innovations, the name speaks for itself.
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20-23 October2016
ISTANBUL EXPO CENTER - TURKEY
“THIS FAIR IS ORGANIZED WİTH THE AUDIT OF TOBB (THE UNION OF CHAMBERS AND COMMODITY EXCHANGES OF TURKEY) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW NO.5174”
mattress and technology exhibition
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3 SLEEP WELL EXPO Istanbul to host world mattress industry rd
SLEEP WELL Expo, the only show in both wings of the industry, the main industry and the subindustry and technologies, brings the professionals of the sector together in Istanbul Expo Center, 2023 October, 2016.
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rom raw materials to the finished mattresses, including the supply industry, components, machinery and technology SLEEPWELL EXPO Istanbul is the event showing the trends and latest products. The last edition of Sleepwell Expo - Mattress and Technologies Fair, which is the first and only fair in Turkey in its field, became an arena where 101 exhibitors, of which 79 were domestic and 22 foreigners, and 5,238 professional visitors followed.
Discover the story of mattress where you spend one third of your life The mattress industry has been going through major changes leaving many ancient stages behind. Starting with grass and similar material stuffed putons and futtocks, it went
through becoming springs and foams and developed up to memory foams today. The organic mattresses and well-developed innerspring mattresses are the most ideal items on our bedrooms.
The mattress industry to focus this event Sleepwell Expo will represent a wide range of portfolio including the latest products of mattress manufacturers, pillow manufacturers, sleep products manufacturers, exporters and dealers, mattress exporters and importers, bedding manufacturers, home textile manufacturers, coverlet manufacturers, equipment firms, distributors, agents, firms who want to get distributorships, chain store purchasing authorities, local furniture stores, professional import and export firms, designers, hotel purchasing managers, interior design firms, experts of the private sector, mattress industry buyers and trade press portals‌ In short, all members of the industry come together at the Sleepwell Expo-Mattress and Technologies Fair.
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Turkey continues to pursue its development worldwide with its rapidly increasing population, advantageous geography, and contribution of exports by its advantageous geography. One of the most important sectors in Turkey, without any doubt, is the mattress industry, mattress machinery and components industry. Developments, innovations and example solidarity of the sector which has been performed in the mattress sector in recent years, have become the factors which affect the sleep products sector positively. Correspondingly, many positive economic indications which have been performed on behalf of the country and the sector in recent years, many regulations and directives made for the business volume and the mattress sector which has grown depending on the flow of foreign investments, indicate the importance of the SLEEPWELL Fair, which is an important area in the country. The mattress main sector, sub-industry, machinery and equipment fair which has been awaited for a long time by all sleep products industry professionals, will be successfully held for the 3rd time in Istanbul Fair Center, which is located opposite the Ataturk International Airport, 20- 23 October 2016. The mattress industry in Turkey is growing rapidly. It has been known that the sector has reached the sales figures of 4 million in the local market in 2014. 95 percent of the market has been consisted of spring mattresses and remaining 5 percent of foam mattresses. The size of the market is very close to TL 1 billiard and the growth rate is 7%. 10 thousand mattresses of Turkey’s total 20 thousand daily are produced in Kayseri. After Kayseri, it comes Istanbul and Izmir. There are more than 400 manufacturers in Kayseri. The production capacity of these firms approaches to 2.7 million. Kayseri holds the half of the total production with 2.5 million mattresses. The share of the sector in the foreign market is approximately 60 million dollars. Kayseri performs more than half of the total export value. The mattresses, which are produced in Kayseri, are exported mainly to France, Germany and The Netherlands and other European countries and the different countries of the Middle East. Representatives of the industry express that the trends that are seeking healthier, more comfortable sleep environments, play an important role in growth. According to the industry representatives the 3 million of the 4 million mattresses sold, have been sold to the individual consumers, 1 million to the institutions such as hotels, dorms and hospitals. There are around one thousand hotels which are under construction with 800 thousand-bed capacity in the country and the private sector hospital investments are accepted as an indicator that the growth in the industry will be continuous.
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With the rising success trend of the industry, the request to announce this success publicly, the desire to have a say in the international areas, the expectations from the industry and that the Voli Fair is able to respond to these expectations and therefore Sleepwell Expo Mattress and Technologies Fair was appreciated by the mattress industry and the fair resulted in a great success. The mattress industry officials now have bigger expectations from the 3rd Sleepwell Expo Mattress and Technologies Fair, which will be held 20-23 October 2016, after the success achieved at the fair and both the organizer and the exhibitors started to work for the grater targets.
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ISTANBUL FAIR CENTER Istanbul Fair Center which hosts Sleepwell Expo Fair in its 9-10 and 11. Halls, is located in the area of Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Istanbul Fair Center is the most appropriate place to arrange the Sleepwell Expo Fair both with its infrastructure and transport and technical specifications. The venue of 18 thousand square meters in total with its lounge and technical facilities has greatly contributed to perform the fair successfully. The fair venue is very close to the airport in the terms of the international visitors. It is also very close to the subway station and to the intersection point where both TEM and E-5 connections. The service busses operated from the subway as the ring provided an advantage to visitors of the fair. “Our team who worked very intensive to perform Sleepwell Expo Fair successfully, had no difficulties to reach the information because of the industrial publications which have been published by Istmag Magazine Group, a group company with fair organizer Voli Fair,” Omer Faruk Gorun, Project Manager of the show, said. “Sleep Well and Sleep Tech magazines became the main media sponsors for the fair and since they publicized the event to the world at the preparation period, the show attracted a great many exhibitors and visitors from around the world.” For further information please visit the website of the event: www.sleepwellexpo.com.
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epresented in Turkey by HannaHome, Sirpi, an Italian brand, recently offered Altagamma Home 2 wallpaper collection, a design inspired from the city of Paris, that is known with its characteristics reflecting historical architecture and modern metropolitan life in the city. The collection has themes for both bohem and modern mapping motifs, urban patterns, patchwork motifs, both plain and striped designs having various color choices including green, blue, brown and sand interpreted as soft tones. The collection is for those who want to change their point of views and see the city of Paris from a different perspective. As it is in all other products, Sirpi collection do not have any harmful materials and all can be cleaned easily and are durable to harms of sunlight and physical effects. April 2016
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polyester yarn producer company of Tasdelen Group, Polyteks celebrated its 30th anniversary. Established by having only three tons of production capacity in Bursa Demirtas Organized Industrial zone, the company now positioned as a leading producer of technic textile products. In his speech on the occasion, Mustafa Tasdelen, chairman of the group, said, “We keep producing special solutions for our customers and maintain R&D activities to produce specific products. Recently we have signed several cooperation agreements with foreign companies. Our products are sold in Europe, Middle East, Brazil, Mexico, China, India, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. One of our partners is Sinterama, an Italian synthetic yarn producer.” General coordinator of the company, Ersan Ozsoy emphasized on the export activities reaching to 29 countries. “We are able to produce 36 thousand tons of products in our factory of 40 thousand sqm. We have been successful to grow and to introduce several firsts in the country. Textile section of Tasdelen Group of companies was led by Polyteks, a yarn producing company. We produced pointed texture polyester yarn first in 1989, the first microfilament texture yarn in
1993, first polyester air texture in 1994 and first polyester gimped yarn in 1999. Bicomponent yarns, melting polyester yarns and special yarns for embroidery are also produced in our factory. “Textile industry is moving to higher value added items, functional and technical textiles that can be imported to world markets. Our exports are growing steadily. “We spare 10 percent of our investment funds to R&D activities, having a 0.2 percent share in our total sales. We have been preparing our production facilities under the framework of Eureka project that is supported by Tubitak international industrial R&D projects in cooperation with Spanish partners. One of the top 500 companies in Turkey, Polyteks has Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certificate. Our company was also awarded by UTIB, Uludag Textile Exporters Association.”
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37 edition of CIFF hosted furniture, home textile & home decor sectors successfully in Guangzhou th
The exhibitors have been very much satisfied with the exhibition due to large number of visitors, good quality and high matching degree!
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he 37th CIFF was enlarged to the scale of 750,000sqm. This huge show hosted more than 4,000 exhibitors from over 32 countries and districts and professional visitors from over 190 different countries and districts.
Turkish companies took part in both phases. The first phase hosted usually Turkish mattress and furniture manufacturers while the second phase covered mattress ticking, mattress, furniture sub industry and similar Turkish companies. When the first phase, the second phase and the September editions of the fair are considered, the total exhibition area of CIFF 2016 will be higher than 1.15 million m2, occupied by 5,000 exhibitors from 32 countries. Professional visitors will be more than 250,000, from more than 200 countries. The first phase of CIFF 2016 March in Guangzhou was successflly held on a huge area of 370,000 square meters, March 18-21 under the theme of “WholeHome- Decor� including Home Furniture, Homedecor & Housewares, Home Textile and Outdoor & Leisure, reflecting the extension from indoor furniture to outdoor leisure living as well as the evolution from single furniture display to integration of interior decoration with furniture, home decor and home textiles.
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The fair hosted a complete range of solutions, starting from a single piece of furniture to the whole environment; from modern to classical style, therefore reflecting the evolution and integration of decoration in furnishings: home furnishings, outdoor and leisure-time furniture, accessories and decorations for the home and furnishing textiles. The second phase of the fair held 28-31 March 2016, showed up office furniture, hotel furnishings, accessories, metal furniture, waiting areas, furniture for public spaces, as well as machinery and raw materials, therefore proving again to be the only trade fair in Asia complete in offer. Founded in 1998, China International Furniture Fair, famous as CIFF, takes place semi-annually in Guangzhou in March and in Shanghai in September. With the successful experience of past
36 sessions, CIFF has been well accepted as the Weatherglass of China’s Furniture Industry, Asia’s Furniture Sourcing Center and the No.1 Platform for the World Class. In 2016, the annual exhibition scale will reach 1,150,000SQM with the participation of over 5,000 quality exhibitors and 250,000 professional buyers from about 200 countries and regions.
The 38th China International Furniture Fair to be held in Shanghai The 38th CIFF (CIFF 2016 September) will be held on 7-10 September 2016 at National Exhibition and Convention Center Shanghai, China on the scale of 400,000SQM. The complex is only 1.5 km (straight-line distance) away from the Hongqiao Transportation Hub, and is connected with Hongqiao Airport and Hongqiao Railway Station via
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the city’s Metro Line 2. Furthermore, it is only one or two hours’ drive from the major cities in the Yangtze River Delta thanks to the convenient highway networks around. CIFF 2016 September will cover the exhibition themes of the upstream and downstream industries of furniture such as Home Furniture, Office Show, Homedecor & Hometextiles, Outdoor & Leisure and Machinery & Raw Materials. Furthermore, the CIFFModern Home Furniture show will have five-hallsexhibition including the Western & Eastern Hall in order to provide exhibitors and buyers with broader showcasing space and brand development. CIFF keeps dedicating herself to building up the most valuable platform for the industry and offering the best trading, exhibition, communication and promotion opportunities. After the great success of its premiere in 2015, with the attendance of 1,471 exhibitors, the September edition of CIFF 2016 will be held again in Shanghai Honqiao. It will host home furnishings, office furniture, outdoor furniture, furnishing textiles, complementary furnishing, machinery and raw materials for the furniture industry. Along with the rise of China market and the increase in the scale and influence of the platform, the International Brand Hall enjoys a strong growth momentum and sees an increase in scale by 50% compared to 2015. The international brands are motivated to China’s furniture market, including Ashley, HTL, Manwah, Natuzzi, Chateau Dax and Koda that continue to present their new products. The worldknown brands such as Lifestyle debut in CIFF (Guangzhou). The pavilions from Turkey, Malaysia, Thailand and Korea jointly showcased their furniture
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products with regional features. The International Brand Hall further improveed its internationalization and specialization. CIFF gives an experience in innovation, more highlights and new vision and brings together 3,800 top brands at home and abroad that present their new products, new ideas, new concepts and new models. CIFF (Guangzhou) March is a preferred platform for the enterprises such as Landbond, Kuka, Zuoyou, Kinwai, Chateau Dax, Ashley, Sunon and Homag to showcase their new products each year. The 157 new product launch events bring a new and exciting dimension to the exhibition! CIFF Guangzhou features export orientation and focus on domestic sales. This session innovates in the audience invitation and works with over 1000 media at home and abroad to carry out extensive promotion and send invitation by targeting more than 230,000 professional audiences across the world that attend the CIFF (Guangzhou) March and (Shanghai) September annually based on its 18 years of experience in the industry and client resources. It has also organized 207 professional audience groups from China, Japan, Korea, India, Egypt, Cameroon, Singapore, Sweden, South Africa, Australia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong and other countries and regions. The 37th CIFF (Guangzhou) is expected to host more than 160,000 professional audiences! It is an industry gathering with more opportunities!
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Interiors are our own personality, Milou Ket Internationally acclaimed trend forecaster Milou Ket interprets the preview of 2017/2018 trends.
Introduction Milou Ket gives insight into her new INTERIORS book, edition 2017-2018. In this time of transformation, there is interest in sustainability and innovation, inventions and exploration. Fantasy and Imagination are connected with nature and technology. Neutrals have become an interesting option again. We see them especially in very light and cool variations, but can be combined with darker and warmer shades. But now also darker, moody colours are accepted, mainly in shades of blue and blue green, and in dark neutral variations, to emphasize atmosphere. Our interior is the expression of our own personality, it has become more individual, and shows traces of wear and use. Textures, aged and worn aspects give warmth and homely features to the interior. There will be more inter-
est in non-aggressive natural colours, often with vegetal dyes. Designers are researching, discovering and exploring old and new resources and techniques. New shapes, rounded and friendly are used for multi-functional furniture. Digitally printed carpets and wallpaper give a boost to the interior. Industrial vintage is popular. The first, neutral coloured theme, is called “The luxury of Silence”, where we slow down in a serene atmosphere. The second theme is called “Surprise the Senses”, with fresh pastel colours. The third theme is called “Embrace Diversity”, focusing on multicultural and Bohemian lifestyles. Bright colour takes a dominant place in “Colorific!”. In “Forces of Nature” everything evolves around nature. In “Glamorama” historical, oppulent and precious influences are combined in dark shades.
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1. Luxury of Silence Inspiration In our noisy, busy lifes, overwhelmed by information, we value the “Luxury of Silence�, space and light. In our homes we want as little as possible distraction, we want to focus on the essential and keep it simple, to have a kind of Nordic safe heaven or nest, our own sanctuary. The atmosphere is quiet and serene. We want to slow down. Wire furniture is barely visible. Colours are light and modern. Textures and traces of aged and worn effects play a very important role, to make us feel comfortable, as they add warmth to our environment. Handmade aspects, as well as one of a kind products are popular. Textiles are therefor very important, but we see also how other products show texture, such as concrete, wood, cork etc. Even more than before
we balance opposites, such as round and square, soft and hard, textured and smooth, light and dark, new and old etc. Especially carpets are applied to add warmth and texture in our lifes. Digital printed wallcoverings imitate the real material, such as (scrap) wood, concrete, marble, stone, textured textiles etc.
Colours In this theme we see a range of neutral colours. They are refined, light, cool and serene. They show just a hint of a tint. They can be combined with the warm copper shades, brown and anthracite grey from our last theme for more definition. Thin lines are added as outlines, for a minimalistic approach. As colours we see Pearl Grey, Lilac Grey, White, Pale Grey, Ivory, Pale Pink, Light Sand and Light Beige. Black and white are still around.
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2.Surprise the Senses Inspiration We have called this direction “Surprise the Senses”. Pastel colours play a very important role to achieve this, but also the touch and the smell are important. Gradation of colour plays in important role, we see lots of gradients, and colour transitions, hence the popularity of handpainted and aquarel techniques, with their dissolved colours. This direction is contemporary, without being too sweet or romantic. Furniture is contemporary, and open. There are many new shapes, soft and rounded. Also modular sofa’s adapted to our new life style, with multiple devices. We see furniture with different functions. We will see a lot of geometric ideas, sometimes a bit blurred, or with overlapping colours. The lipstick pink colour acts as an accent. There is also Oriental inspiration. We see that in the decoration with fans, furniture, Oriental umbrella’s and delicate decoration. Besides that, we see influences from exotic far-away Islands, the jungle, almost like Paradise with it’s palms, foliage, flowers and exotic birds such as flamingo’s.
Colours The pastel colours for this styling direction are fresh and vivid, reminiscent of sherbets and candy. Often these colours are combined with white or with a neutral base. Often a bright colour is added to these pastels in prints, but also dark colours are added to give the range more strength. As colours we see Soft Lilac, Anis Green, Soft Pink, Lipstick Pink, Pastel Aqua, Pastel Blue, Soft Pistache and Pastel Turquoise. Lipstick Pink is the brightest colours in this range, and acts as an accent colour.
3.Embrace Diversity Inspiration In this direction “Embrace Diversity” we celebrate the multi-cultural influences from all over the world. We cherish the products that we bring from our travels and showcase them in our homes as souvenirs. But also in the large towns in different countries, people from many different ethnic backgrounds are living together, sharing their way of living, cooking and musical preferences in order to enjoy the Nomadic mix. Alone in Amsterdam already, there are people from169 different nationalities, living
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shapes of the furniture are rounded and friendly. Glass filters are applied for interesting effects. There are new mirror materials available, also with the addition of colour. Shiny surfaces are opposed to matte materials.
Colours In this colour direction we see bright and cheerful colours, brought to life in combination with black and white. Also these colours play an important role when added to the pastel range, where often also a darker shade is added. These colours are important as well, when they are used tone-in tone, as accents. As colours we see Bright Red, Pink, Orange, Acid Yellow, Fresh Green, Cyan, Middle Green and Radiant Blue. In the interior these bright colours are added for accessories, and also to highlight single objects such as a remarkable chair. together, all with their different cultural backgrounds and roots. They have produced a large carpet where all people have collaborated to depict their different handcrafted motifs, all characteristic for their original region. Handcrafted, unique products are cherished. We see among others carpets, textiles and woven baskets, inspired by the Global Bazar. Old techniques are revived, such as tie & dye, ikat, batik, block print, shibori etc. Also African influences, sometimes with a primitive twist, are present.
Colours For this direction the colours are warm and vegetal, and are reminiscent of old and worn handmade ethnic products. They are often combined with dark brown and brique from our last range, but also black and white are used as an accent to highlight a product. Neutral colours are often used as a ground colour. As colours we see Corn, Light Terra Cotta, Terra Cotta, Red Brown, Hortensia Rose, Light Purple, Dark Beige and Light Olive. Indigo Blue, as shown in the previous books, is also still around.
5. Forces of Nature Inspiration This style direction is directly influenced by the “Forces of Nature”, a continuation of our “Aquatic& Botanical’’ theme of last year. It does not only mean, that we want to take nature into our homes. We cherish herbs, green plants and healthy food. Nature and Technology are combined. New products with Led’s are developed so everyone can have “green fingers”. But we also are interested in sustainable products, in the circular “Blue Economy” as promoted by Gunter Pauli. Young designers are experimenting and exploring resources and the laws of physics and nature. They experiment with minerals to obtain different effects, and recycle hemp, linen and even wool fibres to make interesting chairs and
4.Colorific! Inspiration In this style direction “Colorific!” bright colours play a role. Colour is applied for paint with a striking effect for the interior. We see how for instance a chair in a bright colour will be highlighted. A retro Mood, influenced by the Swinging Sixties and London, plays a role, with ironic Pop-Art prints, colourful checks, and a mix of Peace symbols, Optical effects are obtained by combining bright colours with black and white, to make the colours pop. Art, especially the Memphis movement are important.The combination with white makes a summery and fresh impression. Prints are either bright and colourful, or more tone-in-tone for a more decent effect. Also in this style direction gradients are important. And we see overlapping colour fields in prints. The April 2016
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other pieces of furniture. After many seasons now darker moody colours are accepted as paint colour for walls, especially moody blues and blue/greens are popular to simulate the colours from nature. Products from the Industrial era make popular vintage furniture to obtain a worn and aged look.
Colours These vegetal colours, reminiscent of oceans, lakes and lagoons, and foliage are inspired by nature. The first three colours act as neutral shades, the other colours are shades of blues and greens. They are a continuation of our last year’s theme “Aquatic & Botanical”. As colours we see Light Greenish Yellow, Light Ochre, Soft Brown, Greyish Aqua, Greyish Green, Light Blue, Greyish Dark Blue and Dark Leaf Green. They all combine well, and give a harmonic and natural effect.
6.Glamorama Inspiration The galaxy with bright shining stars against a dark background is the source of inspiration for our theme “Glamorama”. Also historic influences play a role here. We see ideas derived from pieces from well-known art museums, that are applied with a contemporary twist. Luxurious materials play a role
here. Gold and copper as well as silver, brass and bronze will remain important additions to the interior. Mysterious darks play in colourful opulence with precious jewel colours for an encounter of Heritage and Future. Space, height and size add to the feeling of luxury and show monumental solutions. Traditional craftsmanship is appreciated and applied in new ways, sometimes with a twist. All things precious and rare are a luxury and therefor valued and in demand. Matte materials are often opposed to shiny materials. The interior is not always opulent, it may also be minimal in shape, but luxurious and high-end in the execution of materials. Images of eyes show up here and there on decorative products.
Colours These dark glowing colours evoke the memory of a nightly sky, or of infinite space with bright coloured stars against a dark sky. Also the night blue of previous seasons should be added as a dark background colour. Metallics such as brass and gold, but also warmer shades such as bronze and copper remain important to obtain a certain luxury. As colours we see Peacock, Dark Magenta, Deep Cardinal, Golden Ochre, Rich Copper, Anthracite Grey, Brown and Black. The two metallic colours, may be used, as well as a warm yellow and as orange. Contact: studio@milouket.com Turkish Agent: didem@fabricconcept.com
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“Christian Lacroix Maison”, living the Lacroix experience everyday S
acha Walckhoff, Creative Director of the Christian Lacroix brand since 2010, has launched various lines of home accessories. Christian Lacroix Maison voices its energy and its love of colors not only through lines of upholstery fabric, wallpapers, and accessories (rugs, cushions...) edited by Designers Guild but also through a porcelain tableware collection designed with Vista Alegre; a range of decorative wood panels, created in collaboration with Marotte; a line of stationery manufactured by Libretto; and finally, a selection of scented candles for Welton, London. Throughout all the collections, from fashion accessories to men’s ready-to-wear lines and now a collection designed for home interiors, Sacha Walckhoff is reinventing the signature themes of the Lacroix house in order to reach out to a new public.
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“Atelier” by Christian Lacroix Maison and Designers Guild 2014 Collection It was only four years ago that, together with Designers Guild, we launched our first “Home décor” collection. “Atelier” is yet another small revolution for our brand, since it is only composed of solid color fabrics! Atelier is made up of a quartet of refined fabrics, the very material any Parisian workshop simply cannot do without: the “Saint-Honoré” wool broadcloth, the “Beaux-arts” satin, the “Castiglione” tweed, and the “Monceau” velvet. These are available in more than fifteen different colors ranging from Rouge Garance to Vert Chartreuse, and from Gris Tourterelle to Parme Glycine. Each and every tone has been selected with the greatest care to perfectly complement our main collections. So from now on, our customers can mix and match solid colors with fancy ones, just as any workshop designer has the luxury to do.
Christian Lacroix maison and Designers Guild “Belles Rives” 2014 Collection A voyage in space and time on the French Riviera: this is the starting point of this new Christian Lacroix Maison collection for Designers Guild. A joyous mix between different styles and eras, where the “Japoneries” of the stylish ladies of the “Croisette” coexist with the leopard tapestries of the “Santo Sospir” villa, Jean Cocteau’s famous sanctuary in Southern France. Bold, fresh and vivid colors reminiscent of the frescos Le Corbusier painted for his friend Eileen Gray’s villa in the foothills of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, have inspired sparkling “Piscine” aquas as a silk damask, rich magenta and lavender shades of the climbing “Bougainvillier” satin, or the dazzling “Citrus” palette of the region reinvented as a flamboyant candy-stripe. There’s a touch of humour too, with a nod to Princess Grace’s “Pearls” necklace, which calls to mind the jewels she steals in La Main au Collet, as Hitchcock’s muse.
Finally, how can one forget the seafront “Cabanons” of the hotel du Cap Eden Roc where Marlene Dietrich would meet the Kennedys for unforgettable lazy social afternoons, or the “Batailles de fleurs” carnival procession in Nice, or Monaco’s “Jardin Exo-Chic” or even, last but not least, the honorable Sea-Bathing Society’s discrete “Bains de Minuit” of the extravagant Anja Lopez... Join us in this collection’s happy toast, “Long live the Côte d’Azur!”
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Christian Lacroix Maison and Vista Alegre “Paseo” 2014 Collection It is the “Paseo” motif, embroidered on the cape of a 19th century bullfighter, which gave birth to the “Oro y Plata” design ornamenting this white porcelain by Christian Lacroix for Vista Alegre. This design, sometimes engraved into matte biscuit, sometimes chiseled into glossy porcelain, but always adorned with gold and platinum, lends an aura of subtle singularity to this collection designed for festive meals or romantic dinners on the French Riviera.
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Founded sixty years ago, Marotte is renowned for its magnificent wood panels sought after by prominent architects and interior designers all around the world. Their fine work is very much in the great tradition of French cabinet-work, and always shows profound respect for the environment.
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Although the collection of decorative wood panels designed by Sacha Walckhoff for Christian Lacroix Maison was presented for the first time at the Designer’s Days 2010, the exciting and enriching collaboration between Marotte and the Artistic Director had already begun several years earlier, when the manufacturer was approached to fit out the brand’s boutiques. All the verve of the world of Lacroix is expressed in this collection and through highly creative work, whilst also respecting the past, Sacha Walckhoff has transposed the brand’s icons onto oak, ash, sycamore, and walnut— as well as onto exotic woods like lati, koto, and aliegre. Carved, sandblasted, screen-printed, with marquetry... the woods have been handled like fabrics in haute couture. A guipure design on wengé, embroidery on walnut, an acanthus motif on an exotic wood... The same ideas are used for the “Paséo”, the “Cabinet de curiosités”, the “Œillets”, printed onto walnut or ash, or with the marquetry motif that pays tribute to the faiences from the studios in Arles, the birthplace of the House of Lacroix.
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Christian Lacroix Maison and Libretto Spring 2014 Collection The Christian Lacroix “Papier” range, distributed in leading stores and museums around the world, such as Le Bon Marché, Liberty, Selfridges, Lane Crawford and Neiman Marcus, was launched in spring 2010. It includes notebooks and sketch pads, along with correspondence, greeting and birthday cards, which draw their inspiration from the Christian Lacroix icons but also from the spirit of the times. Embellished with ever-more refined techniques and graphics, we find, for example, the ‘Voyage’ diary, and a selection of more contemporary notebooks such as the ‘Love who you want’ journal, designed as a vibrant and humorous homage to the “Mariage pour Tous” campaign in France, not to mention the range of monochromatic notebooks in either black, gold or silver, to accompany you every day.
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Sacha Walckhoff – an artistic director who is faithful to the spirit of Christian Lacroix Sacha Walckhoff was born in France in 1962, but spent most of his childhood in Switzerland. After studying at the Barcelona Arts and Fashion Techniques School, he first worked in various ready-to-wear fashion houses — Jean Rémy Daumas, Dorothée Bis, and in 1992 with Michel Klein. That same year, he met Christian Lacroix and became his artistic consultant; their collaboration was to last for seventeen years. Initially in charge of the off-the-peg lines, he was then appointed Studio Director in 1996, and became the couturier’s righthand man in 2002, when he created his own company. At the same time, he was also a consultant for Kenzo and Jean-Claude Jitrois between 2000 and 2002. When the couturier left the House of Christian Lacroix in 2009, Sacha Walckhoff was appointed Creative Director. Since 2010, he has been the designer for the men’s ready-to- wear collections, the eyewear and sunglasses lines, scarves, and leather goods, along with the product lines for “Maison”. He draws his inspiration from many sources: a certain eclecticism once championed by figures like Madeleine Castaing, Jean Cocteau and Tony Duquette; the design currents of the 50s, 60s, and 70s, French, American, or Japanese; and even the images by Horst for Vogue or Harper’s Bazaar. Not to mention, of course, the inspiration he derives from the fashion house’s archives and its flamboyant past, or from everyday life in its every shape and guise: streets, exhibitions, vintage bookshops, travels, flea-markets...
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Turkish towels and bathrobes, the best brand in the world!
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n Turkey, the towel sector has traditional roots and its towels are known as “Turkish Towels” worldwide. Today the Turkish towel sector has competitiveness in international markets in terms of jacquard and embroidery technologies.
Bursa,which is famous for its weaving and for its beautiful towels. Towel production started in Bursa centuries ago and today they are available allover the world. that Bursa towels were exported to many foreign countries such as India, Iran, Syria, Egypt and the Balkan countries in 18th and 19th centuries. It is believed that Turkish Towels came into existence as a branch of velvet weaving at the beginning of the 18th century in Bursa, which is one of the most important textile centers of Turkey today. At first, the towels used to be weaved on handlooms.
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The most favorite ones were those that were weaved on ‘Black Handlooms’ that were only produced 4 or 5 towels a day. In time, towel industry became very powerful. Turkish Towels, which are generally made of cotton, were exported to India, Iran, Syria, Egypt and Balkan countries in the 18th and 19th centuries as recorded in history books (Larousse volume 10, page: 5118). Today Denizli is the manufacturing center of toweling sector not only in Turkey but also in the world. This city is mostly concentrated on toweling sector. Almost 200 companies manufacture cotton towels and bathrobes. This manufacturing facility on one product group in the same area is a success story and a good example of the cluster development.
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In Denizli, towels and bathrobes are manufactured from Aegean cotton which is the finest cotton in the world. These towels and bathrobes are well known throughout the world their extraordinary softness, absorbency and warmth. Their extraordinary pile thickness and density gives towels and bathrobes these superior features. In addition, the more these towels and bathrobes are washed the softer and more absorbent they become, contrary to the ordinary products. That’s why Denizli alone has a major share of world’s cotton towel and bathrobe exports. About 90% of these products are exported to all over the world. “Turkish Towels and Bathrobes”, the ones especially from Denizli, are not used only at homes but also presented by 5 or 4 star hotels in all over the world as a quality service sign. Moreover, visitors of these hotels would consider a negative point in their services if “Turkish Towels and Bathrobes” were not kept in bathrooms, sports centers, saunas and hamams.
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Libeco, pure European, pure Belgian‌
Arrow stitch done by hand and available in pillow shams
100% organic linen, GOTS-certified (Global Organic Textile Standard).
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ibeco Home announces the expansion of their organic bedding collection for the 2015 summer season. Organic linen and sustainability in general, is something Libeco strongly believes in, so the addition of white sheeting to the Heritage collection seemed like a logical next step. The white sheeting is also GOTS-certified and has one special addition: an arrow-stitched pillow sham.
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White available in duvets, sheets, pillow shams and pillowcases. April 2016
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With the growing environmetal consciousness and the worldwide concerns about the future of our planet, it’s important to mention flax and its inherent ecological characteristics. Libeco is very aware of the need to protect the environment. The company constantly invests in more efficient material and work methods in order to reduce water and energy needs.
Producing ecologically has always been important at Libeco. To reduce their impact on the climate even further they started working with a research bureau in 2011, implementing an extensive ecological strategy. During the last years, they already reduced a third of their CO2-emissions and in April 2014 they were declared carbon neutral at their production facility in Meulebeke. Each year their remaining emissions are offset through financial support to an international climate project.
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Libeco is the leader in Belgium (with approx. 60% market share) and is one of the largest linen weavers in Europe (with annual production of 5 million m2). 85% of the turnover is made from exporting to about 80 countries worldwide. The company currently employs 180 people and generated a turnover of +/35 million euros in 2013. The officials of the company describe their mission as to perpetuate the tradition of manufacturing linen and promoting it throughout the world. The production of innovative linen products with a significant added value is essential to the company. They want to make the consumer dream of a timeless, simple and essential product, in a world seeking true values.
In January 2014, Libeco Home launched Libeco Organic, a unique collection of organic bed linen named Heritage. The complete production process was GOTS certified, which guarantees that this collection was produced in the most ecological and socially responsible manner. From raw material to end product, no harmful products were used. Libeco was founded in 1858 by Paul Libeert as a small hand-loom weaving workshop. The region of Meulebeke (between Courtray and Bruges) has - by tradition - always been active in the growing of flax, retting (the Lys river) and the transformation of flax. In 2008 they celebrated their 150th anniversary. For generations they have worked linen with passion and today the 5th generation of the Libeert family is leading the company.
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t the end of years-long preparations, BizPoint is about to push the button! A new and impressive brand is coming to the fore in web and mobile technology. We interviewed Ozer Ozbarut, an idealist startup name behind the exciting development of the project.
Will you brief the concept, definition, the idea behind, the aim and targets of the BizPoint? Both businesses and consumers can find several innovative solutions, variety of opportunities and useful tools under one roof in BizPoint. With our integrated business tools, we are an institutional entrepreneur aiming to help others to develop their procurement, sales and marketing activities. It offers high grade of interactive and proactive system for businesses and has new dimensions & features for consumers. The story of BizPoint attracted our interest among the talks that ask why a global project is not made in Turkey. We searched and found that there is a lack of global brands that focused on the internet and mobile applications in the fast changing age of technology. So, our story has begun. Then we began to try to find an idea with an aim to offer integrated high quality services to both consumers and businesses. We decided that a platform will be useful that covers both domestic and foreign businesses around a business model that will be online 7/24 and on real time. Since the project was conceived as a global one every aspect of it was designed global enabled. All of research and development works had been done in Turkey and software development was outsourced to a New York based firm. It took 2.5 years to be completed. Project will start in both Turkish and English and other languages will be added later on.
Who was the person behind this impressive project? Ozer Ozbarut, myself, a graduate of Manchester University’s two different engineering programs, have a business experience and accumulation of knowledge for 33 years.
Undertaken responsibilities in the fields of production, exports, technology, R&D that requires innovations, I founded a new technology firm for myself in addition to my partnership in other businesses. So, I entered into a business-focused on internet and mobile applications.
Can you detail the project further? Foreign-based solutions often offer vertical business models. However, BizPoint has developed a horizontal business model that complements each task and offers within integrated multi functional system. The system was designed by combining the practices and experiences accumulated in business by every encountered problem individually and by observing the real flow of processes in real life. Our aim is to finish our preparations and launch our business by aiming high in the market. Project is to be developed continuously by additional features. Our website is also a social business network portal and is compatible with all devices. Mobil apps provide online services 7/24. There is also a mobile web that is compatible with browsers. Our application can be downloaded from Apple Store or Google Play free of charge. Our business model supports both B2B and B2C stages. Even
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In addition to the searches from abroad, foreigners that come to Turkey can be in touch with businesses they need via their mobile and other devices real time, and learn their location and addresses and manage all business communications and can get offers, etc. At night they can search restaurants. Multi purpose and multi tasking. By Quotes, both consumers and businesses can publish their needs and can get offers from related businesses. Ability of the systems to work as a multiple interface having both “Request A Quote” posting, and companies can post“Offers” in return is highly practical and useful.
the businesses that operate on consumer side, also have to deal with other businesses. Every business has needs for supplying various products and services. Businesses also need services and products similar to BizPoint services in their export and wholesale operations. Business to business means the trade among businesses. BizPoint B2B is an interactive platform to establish business contacts that offer supports for marketing, sourcing, business searches, meeting, contacting and one to one relations leading to sales. We provide a platform to find customers and to meet with each other. It is not a simple directory site or finding local businesses. We have a rich portfolio of features in our project. We are not same as European B2B business models; we have a lot of differences & innovations. BizPoint gives all of the controls and management to its customers. Businesses are registered and they provide their profiles and we publish them, so they become visible by their customers. Besides they can use so many additional features at back end. Consumers can also use & get benefits of all the facilities and services offered. Our project covers a digital transformation and solution management automation aimed to reduce costs, higher operational facilities, supports for better performance, productivity , efficiency and reachability. It covers many activities, automations and possibilities. Project is location based , has all of searching, listing and sorting possibilities. Searches are also possible for other areas, cities and countries. Later on it will be available for global usages. Member companies, businesses of the BizPoint can explore their business to the world. All individual professionals can also create their own profiles, including doctors, lawyers, electricians, etc. There are features for import and exports. Companies in abroad can search and find partners in Turkey. They can source and get information about the companies and get in contact with them. Their profile pages show updated information about them.
Consumers can search for local businesses and professionals, ask for offers, receive offers, see sales promotions and coupons & deals, search for events, chat with friends live, send and get direct messages, organize meetings, demand reservations, ask for special discounts, post reviews, rate, recommend, get special one to one messages, take notes, set reminders. Our difference is to taking notes, arrange notifications that can be active while being nearby. We will have surprises to our customers with mobile proximity. Our difference can be understood when BizPoint is used. Consumers can manage active communications with both businesses and customers and vice versa. Businesses and professionals all those who register will have highly developed opportunities and tools. Cooperation and finding business opportunities became so easy. Webchat live conversations p2p or in groups are possible. Account checks, price quotes, stock checking are other operations made possible by live chat. If they prefer, the individual professionals can close the review options. This is optional. There are full facilities for purchasing departments. Buyers can search and open bids for suppliers, with only clicking and waiting responses.
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For all guest users and registered consumers is free of charge. They can get offers and make deals; we do not charge them any commission. Direct inquiries are possible from abroad. Those who seek suppliers can get info about prospective companies, establish contacts for imports or exports. Consumers and business owners can make plans, programs, organizations and meetings with our “I Will be There” option. This is also free of charge for all.
The system is active since a short time ago and its official start is from 19th April 2016. We will be serving as beta for some time, because we are planning to add more new services and solutions until june. Some subscription plans allow adding multiple companies / branches under one account. All of them can be defined individually and managed under single account. Data, statistics and reports about each branch can be followed and their performances compared for each branch separately.
We offer business opportunities with active listings that mean every stage is reachable for users. And designed to get fast return of investment ( ROI ) for our BizPoint customers. The answers of the questions such as ‘why we should prefer BizPoint and its services’, ‘what are your advantages’, are that we offer a dynamic, real time, online, interactive and proactive business model and rich solutions all-in-one. When registered to BizPoint, users can experience all of our capabilities. The system is easy to use, user friendly and completely automatic. Users control and manage their activities. We only provide tools and a ready platform for them. Vertical and focused business models, facilities offered, cost of services and with multiple portals, BizPoint is open to all who want to test its shared values and services. Our aim is to earn by offering value to our customers. First our customers must earn and later we can earn.
Up level membership packages have priority in the listings.
For example, a restaurant can find both customers and suppliers for purchasing. Can find staff, offer promotions, coupons, discounts, ads and engage in promos and marketing activities. In case of need, additional services can also be bought. We have options for add-ons and demand-ons.
Members can reach each other by one click. Communication among present and potential new customers is facilitated. Functionality, being user friendly, automation, and easy to manage are our characteristics. We offer value, dependability, speed and comfort. Testing is free! Microsoft USA supports our project. Our project is run on Microsoft Azure cloud system.
“Call us” service requires SMS bundle and subject to fees. Enquiries are delivered instantly through e-mail and on SMS. BizPoint demands payments due to mobile communication companies. We offer free services for non-profit organizations, associations, foundations, etc. to publish their events; they do not pay any fee. We support all social responsibility programs. All free! Our basic membership bundle is free forever, paid subscription plans can be tested for two months as free. Buyers can choose one out of four different plans we offer depending on their needs, and required use of the services. In BizPoint, the ratio and speed of ROI can be seen automatically by analysis, not by guesses and scenarios.
B2B Businesses Marketplace, source, communicate & collaborate and lead to sales, is a platform that aims to meet buyers and sellers. Both sides can seek others through our system, or by posting invitations or requests. Then they can establish contacts and make deals. We offer many services to the end point, up to selling. Only we do not involve in selling activities. We do not charge any additional cost out of membership fees and optional services. It is both a free and open marketplace and a sharing network for social and businesses purposes. We establish contacts between online and offline, and offline and offline. Each business can get proximity and push notification services without making any investment. Not device dependant. Costs of proximity packages vary depending on the need. On dashboard statistical data, reports and analysis are seen and offered real time to our members.
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