The Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada (ATSC) show to be held in Toronto,
Ontario from August 21-23, will provide a glimpse into the global design and
fashion trends for 2018 and beyond. Keynote speaker and fashion trend forecaster Emily Miller Palmquist will reveal at the
show why casual, comfortable clothing that transcends seasons is on the rise.Clothing
brands are no longer thinking in terms of spring, summer, fall and winter
lines, but are creating pieces that last in our wardrobe much longer than a
single season,” said Palmquist, founder of EMP Creative. “It is a direct
reaction to climate change and we are experiencing it all over the world.”
The biggest trend is the emergence of athleisure: casual, comfortable clothing
designed for both everyday wear and exercise. The concept is permeating all
levels of fashion, from children’s clothing through to women’s and men’s wear,
as consumers are becoming more sensitive about how clothing feels and are
gravitating towards performance-based textiles, she said.Because we spend so
much time in the digital world – in front of computer screens and on our mobile
phones – we are drawn to things in our physical world that have more
tactility,” Palmquist explained, adding that designers are putting as much
emphasis on the fabric used for the interior lining of a garment as the
exterior.
At ATSC 2017, Palmquist will uncover trending silhouettes, colours and textiles,
including which fabrics, finishes, washes and patterns will dominate the
apparel market. In general, the colour palette is ‘going to be lit up with
warmer hues,’ she divulged, and textures are going to reflect handmade
craftsmanship.Debuting last year as Canada’s premier international apparel and textile
sourcing event, ATSC 2017 returns on a larger scale, with 300 local and
international exhibits, three full days of seminars, panels and sessions, and a
fashion runway event showcasing Canadian student and international exhibitor
designs, said organiser JP Communications in a press release.
Additional ATSC 2017 sessions include insight from the newest source in the
international apparel production market. Deng Yunhua, vice chairman of Changshu
Garments Town Management Committee and vice general manager of Changshu
Garments Town Ltd. Co., will explain how the city is embracing its new role.Global
apparel industry leader Jeff Streader and a panel of Canadian Apparel
Executives will discuss the modern supply chain best practices and respond
to the ever-changing consumer trends and shifts that today’s e-commerce world
demands.
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) representative Germain LeBlanc will
outline how CBSA continues to audit the Least Developed Countries programme,
used by apparel importers to import duty-free from countries such as Bangladesh
and Cambodia.A summary of key issues and developments in Canada’s trade policy –
including the important topic of NAFTA re-negotiation and new agreements (CETA)
set to come into force – will be presented by Canadian Apparel
Federation executive director Bob Kirke.
Tech Meets Textile, a panel discussion will showcase members of
the Canadian Smart Textile movement and faculty from
Toronto’s George Brown College and OCAD University as
they look at how technology is changing the face of the textile industry and
what it means for both businesses and consumers.Avedis Seferian, president and
CEO of Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP), will examine
why social compliance is more important than ever in today’s world of instant
communication and what companies need to do in order to ensure business
continuity and competitive success.
“Pre-registration is up exponentially for the show’s second year,” said Jason
Prescott, CEO of JP Communications, ATSC producer. “Significant early
registration numbers and strong exhibitor interest – both internationally and
locally– indicate a renewed strength in the Canadian apparel and textile
industry.”Exhibits at ATSC 2017 include top apparel and textile manufacturers
from more than 20 countries, including Canada, China, Bangladesh, India,
Pakistan, the US, the UK, Turkey, Switzerland, Spain, Nepal, as well as a
delegation of 30 artisanal companies from eight Least Developed Countries (LDC)
sponsored by Ottawa-based TFO Canada.ATSC is supported by many international
governments and associations, headed by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import
and Export of Textile and Apparel (CCCT) and the Bangladesh High Commission on
behalf of the Export Promotion Bureau and the Bangladesh Garment and
Manufacturers Export Association.
Source: Nanaimo Daily News, Canada Monday, 05 June 2017