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The article focuses on men's wear vendors that are aiming at the luxury market by offering clothes that reflected a strong understanding of the challenges facing the industry in the U.S. in 2007. There were few fashion revelations but rather a consolidation of ideas in tailored clothing and luxury sportswear. Trimmer silhouettes, performance fabrics, smart outerwear and artisan detailing were key themes for the fall 2007 collections of the vendors. INSETS: RETAILERS REPORT;FERRAGAMO'S GRAND FINALE.

The article focuses on the comeback of hemp fiber used as textile fabrics in men's clothing in Italy. The production of the fiber was abandoned in the 1960s due to accusations that it is illegal and can cause addiction. Sergio Perotto, president of Lanificio Quarona, mixed the fiber with wool yarn. Crespi has consistently uses the fiber in its collection because of its beauty when woven into fabric.

The article offers updates on international trade shows on fashion as of December 2005. Prato Expo joined the Milano Unica Italian textile supershow to be held from February 1 to 17, 2006 in Italy. Some improvements are added to the Premiére Vision fabric show to be held at the Parc des Expositions in Villepinte, France from February 21 to 24, 2006. Berlin Fashion Week is being organized in Germany by B-in-Berlin and Premium exhibition organizers. There are several fashion shows to be held in Spain, including Bread & Butter in Barcelona. Among the trade shows to be held in China is the first China Sock Trade Exhibition in February.

The article reports on trends and designs for men's slacks in the U.S. in 2006. Some of the colors used for the slacks are rusts, olives and warm browns. Among the features of the slacks that enhance performance are comfort stretch and water resistance. Dress casuals account for about 35 percent of the slacks category. Fabric options include washed corduroys and velvets.

The article looks at the status of the active and sports apparel markets in the U.S. from 2003 to 2005 and presents an outlook for 2006. Nearly every athletic apparel company is either introducing or increasing performance fabrics in their lines while stepping up efforts to make sure consumers understand the value. Companies are also fusing sports and lifestyle looks as consumers persist in demonstrating a preference for apparel that can be worn on and off the court, field or mountain.

Focuses on several awardees of the 2nd Annual "Daily News Record" Textile Awards in 2005. Designer Véronique Nichanian; Milano Unica trade show; Tintex and Ingeo.

Discusses changes made by textile manufacturers to their delivery schedules to meet the retailer and consumer demand for buy now, wear now merchandise. Results of the expanded schedules of Sixty USA; Reasons of Neema Clothing for offering seasonal fabrics; Factors that contributed to the increasing demand for such merchandise.

Presents a calendar of schedule and venue of exhibitions in the U.S. clothing industry as of July 2003. Turkish Fashion Fabric Exhibition; Innovation Asia; European PreView; Highlights of the trade shows.

The article looks at the expectations of textile mill executives for the MAGIC apparel exhibition in 2000. Mill executives reportedly want to check out at MAGIC how their fabrics are being used in designs. They will be tracking trends in colors and finishes and trends for denim, stretch, corduroy and microdenier cotton blends. The use of denim products in various silhouettes, washes and finishes is among the top topics among executives.

The article focuses on the trend on outerwear looks in the fall 2000 in the U.S. It states that outerwear producers are expecting to attract fashion-conscious consumers by giving more emphasis on unusual fabric combinations, luxury items and details. Hidden zippers, buttons and pockets, as well as variations in silhouettes are cited as key highlights for the period. Offerings from Avirex for fall 200 are also mentioned.

The article offers information on the Outdoor Retailer Show, which exhibited sportswear and activewear. It mentions that the trade show was regarded at the most important launching event for high-technology fibers and fabrics. It states that the high-technology apparel designed for hunting, hiking or weekend outdoor activities have experienced faster development.

This article discusses fashion designers who travel far and wide to locate assorted and rare fabrics. One such resources discussed in the article is Tag Sale Textiles, which houses hundreds of thousands of rolls of rare vintage fabric in its archives. Some of the designers that shop at Tag Sale Textiles include Ralph Lauren, J. Crew, and Tommy Hilfiger.

The article presents a company profile of Beckenstein Men's Fabrics. The article explains that in May of 2004 the company decided to move its retail store from Orchard Street in Lower Manhattan, New York City, which it operated at since the 1900s, to 257 West 39th Street, which is the center of the city's garment district. The location move proved to be a huge success, and may have saved the family owned fabric retailer. The retailer is run by Neal Boyarsky and his son Jonathan. INSET: Hats Off.

The article highlights trends in men's outerwear fabrics at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market show held in Salt Lake City, Utah from August 10-13, 2006. The Polartec brand, owned by Malden Mills, has increased the number of its recycled fabrics. PrimaLoft showed its PrimaLoft Spin, a Primaloft microfiber yarn spun and twisted with merino wool. Milliken & Co. introduced a lightweight fabric that offers the equivalent of sun protection factor 50+ ultraviolet protection.

The article provides an outlook for trends in men's clothing for 2007. It is said that asymmetric patterns will not work well with short sleeves. Plaid shirt is expected to emphasize the vertical and minimize the horizontal. Voile fabric makes a comeback in the formal shirts category.

The article features spring collections of men's clothing on display at The Collective trade show held in New York in July 2006. Swiss Army Victorinox kept its cool with technical fabrics, such as a waterproof sailing jacket and water-repellent travel pants in nautical colors. Outerwear makers' new favorite was the four-pocket safari coat hybrid, like Barbour and Schneiders Salzburg. Trafalgar was looking at belts with a wider width and new colors, including cream.

The article highlights Italian collections of men's clothing for spring 2007. Trussardi take direction from the surfers of the 1960s, which gave the brand free abandon on a slick silhouette built out of crisp fabrics. While others kept designs free of bells and whistles, Belstaff chose to include theirs, in the form of oversized metal snaps that were used on bomber jackets and pants. A pair of perforated toffee leather loafers perfectly summed up Sergio Rossi's style for the season.

The article offers information on several trade shows in the textile industry in 2006, including the Turkish Fashion Fabric Exhibition, Texworld USA and Outdoor Retailer.

The article focuses on the textile trade shows that was held in New York in January 2006. The fabrics showcased by Samil Spinning, Huafang and Mozartex at Innovation Asia, the Tencel-sponsored textile show that was held from January 24-26, are described. Companies that participated in the Turkish Fashion Fabric Exhibition on January 17 and 18 include Akin Tekstil, Altinyildiz and Soktas.

Focuses on the fashion trend in men's outerwear for the fall of 2006. Forecast of Marshal Cohen, chief industry analyst of NPD Group, on consumer preferences for jackets; Functions of the coat of Mario Valente; Changes in the fabric used for outerwear.

Highlights Milano Unica, a megashow formed by four leading Italian fabric fairs to compete head-on with Première Vision. Minor logistical issues affecting the show; Remarks from Pier Luigi Loro Piana, president of Ideabiella and co-chief executive of Loro Piana about the show; Sign of unity and support of Unica.

Presents the highlights of the Techtextil and Avantex trade shows which showcased textiles and innovative apparel fabrics held in Frankfurt, Germany in June 2005. Grafting characteristics applied onto the fabrics and garments of Canesis; Qualities of a heated undershirt for men and women from WarmX; Anti-microbial qualities of the Xstatic silver fiber from Noble Fiber Technologies; Benefits of the show to industrial textile manufacturers.

Focuses on the Soktas textile mill in Soke, Turkey. Description of the design center at the mill; Range of fabrics for shirts offered by the company; Efforts of the company in creating variations on striped shirts.

Focuses on fabric innovations in men's clothing in the U.S. Several men's products with DuPont Textiles & Interior performance features that were launched in 2003; Manufacturers technology options offered by Nano-Tex; Fabric technologies, such as Teflon, used in private and proprietary brands by SDSG.

The article discusses the dominance of denim which have been challenged by the way manufacturers market khaki. It states both khaki and denim have its individual identity and importance that has made it an inanimate icons in American fashion. It also states that denim jeans have established a defined image in the public but for young trendsetters, denim has been their fabric of choice.

The article presents a forecast on the fashion show called MAGIC, organized by Magic International. It notes that the tailored-based clothing exhibitors are expecting a hit for the second half of 1996 and for the next spring based on the flood of new clothing models and fabrics. Clothing executives further believe that through the fashion show MAGIC, major portion of the open spring market has drawn new fashion ideas and improved the business environment based on the crowd's patterns.

The article introduces a fashion trend in the men's rainwear industry which featured the spring 1997 model of carcoat, which is taken from the old version of the sport utility coat. It notes that the new model of carcoat is expected to drive profitability in the rainwear industry in the first half of 1997. The coat uses fabric as its material to combine the best fashion and textile technology. Moreover, it is added to the FridayWear Wardrobe which is suited to wear during weekends.

The article explores the condition of the woolen industry in Scotland. Boutiques producers in the country have been trying to address the changing tastes, tariffs and international competitors. It is stated that the industry is in the tenuous position of having to fight in order to retail its status as a boutique producer. The country's design heritage is seen in the creativity of people which can traced back through clan, district checks and estate tweeds.

The article offers global news briefs related to the textile industry. Fiber technology has been discovered for apparel fabrics as the apparel market seeks for new ideas and fashion to induce the slow apparel sales. The new nylon 6 polymer of BASF Corp. has been successfully presented in its test plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany. Akzo Nobel NV has received its clearance for it acquisition with Courtaulds Textiles PLC from the European Commission.

The article discusses the ways in which the men's wear company Invista plans on utilizing the performance wear fabrics of their CoolMax line in other apparel categories. The material works to absorb moisture and keep the wearer cool, which are qualities that the company would like to make apart of their suit and knit lines.

The article reports on the fabric trade show Messe Frankfurt's Texworld, which was held at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City in July 2007. According to the article the dominate theme throughout the trade show was fabric offerings that had an ecological connection. Many of the companies at the trade show posted signs indicating what their fabrics were made of, such as organic cotton, linen, soy, corn, bamboo, hemp, recycled polyester, and XLA.

The article presents comments from nine top men's clothing executives on where they source shirtings and what they look for in buying men's shirts. According to Arnold Brant, president of Arnold Brant, the market is cleaning up pattern and colors, and that works right into the Arnold Brant look. Jay Visoghi, vice president of design at David Chu, says that all of their fabrics are sourced in Italy.

The article reports on the men's golf apparel exhibited at the 2007 Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) Merchandise Show. Performance fabrics with moisture wicking features were presented alongside luxury fabrics and antimicrobial technology. Topics discussed include fall colors, merchandising, Puma Golf, the Jack Nicklaus clothesline, Under Armour Golf, Nike Golf, the Adidas-Taylor Made clothesline, and the Greg Norman Collection among others.

The author reports that recycled fibers and fabrics are making their way back into apparel due to the growth of the green movement and number of consumers interested in the lifestyles of health and sustainability (LOHAS). Recycled polyester is mentioned. Fiber introductions by companies expected at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City, Utah in January 2007 are discussed.

This article focuses on the growth of Testa, a small shirting mill owned by Aldo Ardemagni headquartered in Romentino, Italy. Ardemagni noticed that the textile fashion market was separating itself into a series of specialized markets. Already in the medium-high shirting fabric market, he decided to begin a luxury line under the name "Atelier Romentino," which has garnered big-name clients.

The article offers a look at the fall creations of Calvin Klein fashion designer Italo Zucchelli that will be featured at a show in Milan, Italy on January 17, 2007. Among his designs for the show is a 600-gram gray cashmere and a man's clothing with Schoeller fabric. His designs for fall 2007 is described as light and well tailored. Zucchelli will also be launching a Nippon's T-shirt weight blend of Tencel and mink, which he will be using in a neutral best described as oatmeal cooked with too much cream.

The article offers a look at the cut, style and design of men's coats for the fall 2007 collections of fashion designers. On one side is the latest round of urban coats, with thigh- to three-quarter-length coats dressing up for the business scene. On the other side are the slimmer, trimmer hipsters, motocross jackets and James Deans, with washed fabrics and distressed looks. And right down the middle are the modern systems coats and jackets that come equipped with button- or zip-out vests, jackets and bibs.

The article provides a calendar of trade shows in China for the year 2007. The 17th annual East China Fair will be held from March 1-6 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. The eighth Shenzhen International Textile Fair will be held from March 8-10 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. The China International Clothing and Accessories Fair will hold its 15th annual installment at the China International Exhibition Center for men's wear from March 18-20 in Beijing.

This article deals with the success of Milano Unica, a joint textile trade fair held in Milan, Italy on September 12, 2006. Now in its third edition, the show seemed poised to capitalize on its members' synergies and diverse offerings. Angelico and Larusmiani both offered stylish takes on blends of wool and cotton. Chocolate browns with touches of wheat, brick or blue dominated at many mills, and no mill showed a more sophisticated offering than Loro Piana. INSET: Text and the City.

The article reports on the trend toward performance fabrics in men's golf apparel as of August 28, 2006. Cutter & Buck will introduce Cocona, a by-product of activated carbon from coconut shells used in the water filtration industry, in knit shirts. Ashworth just launched The Ashworth Perfect Foursome, which includes a number of key, performance-enhanced styles. Tehama's luxury performance line features a pima cotton blended with microfiber polyester for moisture-wicking.

The article focuses on Istanbul, Turkey-based textile mill, Altinyildiz. The company has changed from a company structured according to hierarchy to a company structured according to individual performance. Among the 2006 textile collections are the silk-infused "S/Z" line, with textured stripes, and the Glamour collection of suiting with a special sheen inspired by women's makeup. A period of concerted investment in machinery had contributed to a large dent in the mill's own profitability.

The article profiles Andrea Aranow, a dealer of vintage textiles and owner of Andrea Aranow Textile Documents in New York. She is one of an elite group of dealers who sell swatches of vintage textiles at several surface shows. Her studio got some unexpected publicity because a lot of famous musicians were regulars. Aranow's men's wear clients include Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Louis Vuitton.

The article highlights the Texworld USA apparel textile show held in New York City from July 11-13, 2006. Like Beximco, the emphasis at Mozartex was also on building more bottoms business. Jiangsu Suoyite Textile was displaying its Chinese-made corduroys next to Muehlmeier Fashion Elements, a German specialist in bra caps. At Zhonghe, virtually every currently fashionable way of finishing bottomweights was on display. INSET: Preview New York.

The article focuses on Italian companies which will participate in The Collective men's clothing and accessories trade show. The famed hat producer Borsalino channeled a colonial explorer vibe for its third apparel collection featuring mandarin-collared jackets, crisp, pleated pants and cropped trenches in waterproof cotton. Valstar once again stressed the importance of fabric innovation and practicality to convince men to buy that extra jacket or overcoat. Valstar owner Stefano Massa is particularly proud of a new fabric innovation, a water and windproof wool he's worked into parkas. Leather and animal hides aren't exactly summery materials, but both Gimo's and Gallotti are serving up a menagerie for the season.

The article provides information on the wool fabric business of Australian married couple Paul Kliendeinst and Fiona Kliendeinst. The fabric, which has the brand name Superior Ace, came from the couple's hundreds of breeding ewes, hoggets and lambs. The Kliendeinst's began breeding superfine ewes in 2000 and slowly-to ensure correct and stable genetics-amassed a flock of ultra-fine merino lambs. As of 2006, the couple are considered the youngest ultra-fine merino wool producers in the country.

The article reports on the second edition of Milano Unica textile exhibition which run from February 14 through 17, 2006 in Rho-Pero, Italy. The Italian textile show faced criticism in its second effort as it moved out of Milan and into the logistical problems of its new location in Rho-Pero. Sensing the impending fallout, organizers behind Unica quickly moved to respond to complaints. Despite the correctable problems this season, Unica continued to lure exhibitors and buyers.

The article reveals the views of several fashion market leaders on the best selling fabrics and patterns as of February 2006. According to Alfred Dunhill, yellow pinstripe is the current best seller in the U.S. For Bottega Veneta, the most popular spring dress shirts are vibrantly colored-some with hand-painted detail. Calvin Klein believes that a stretch fabric using a fiber made by Dow is the best seller. Other fashion trends are mentioned.

The article features S.I.C. Tess, manufacturer of luxury shirt fabric based in Masate, Italy. The company caters to made-to-measure shirtmakers with reams of rich fabrics for affluent clients. S.I.C. produces about 700,000 meters of shirting annually on its 92 looms. The company prefers dusty tones and atypical shirt shades such as powdery lilac and sage green.

The article focuses on the commitment of Jil Sander fashion designer Raf Simons to the company as he launched his first fall 2006 men's clothing collection. The designer admits he is obsessed with cuttings and fabric and how fabrics react to the cuttings. The designer considers the expectations of customers and the ability of the collection to sell. The fashion designer has no plans to launch a collection that is a combination of his label and the company.

The article comments on the popularity of khakis among men in the U.S. He cites the differences between khakis and denims. The article looks at the impact of the popularity of khakis on Dockers. The author mentions main reason behind its popularity. It notes that Dockers have invested heavily in khaki performance such as stain resistance, wrinkle resistance, fade resistance and permanent press.