Interfiliere Paris was held from January 23 to 25, 2016. There was a strong presence from Tunisian producers showing that Tunisia is very much open for business and ready to work with European companies. Getting it right in the lingerie market continues to be crucial for lingerie companies so the need for accurate trend forecasting is vital.
Comfort is the biggest attractor for selling. About 80 per cent of women bought for comfort as opposed to 20 per cent who put sexiness first. Layering in lingerie, like a long sleeved lace top, is beginning to evolve.
One of the key areas of innovation is in fine-gauge stretch jacquard knits. Jacquard is now at 68 gauge. What is being seen in embroidery and lace is the use of grounds that practically disappear. Fleur of England’s signature used grounds that disappear on skin so that all that is seen is the embroidery or the lace so the fabric doesn’t dominate or detract from the design.
Interfiliére is all about looking forward into the future--looking forward at future trends, future innovations, spring boarding off current innovations and looking at old materials in new ways such as rayon or micro-modal, jacquard and leaver’s lace.
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