Survey of the European Fabric Fairs for Spring/Summer 2006

PRLog (Press Release) – Feb 14, 2007 – The fashion fabric fairs for the spring/summer 2006 season were overshadowed by uncertainty about the effect of the end of quotas. It was feared that a massive increase of clothing imports into Europe would damage fabric sales to European manufacturers and retail chains. There was concern that some retailers were delaying confirmation of their orders for the previous autumn/winter season until they could get a clearer picture of the situation. The mood in Italy, still the biggest textile producer in Europe, was particularly sombre.

In the event, the fairs were quite busy and an acceptable amount of trade was done. In quality, design and innovation the European industry remains unmatched—for the present. However, producers in countries outside the EU—such as Brazil, India and Turkey—are making rapid progress in upgrading their products. Interestingly, such countries have found that the end of quotas and the predicted surge of Chinese exports have not affected their exports to Europe as severely as they had feared. The 2006 spring/summer season is set to be another colourful one, but with a subtle difference. The colours are softer and more moderate. Faded, smoky half-tones are much in use. The fabrics themselves continue to become lighter in weight and more complex in construction. In matters such as these, the European industry still sets the tone.

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