PORTUGUESE TEXTILE INNOVATION TRAVELS TO PERFORMANCE DAYS MUNICH

PERFORMANCE DAYS is returning to Munich to present the latest trends in this sector and is a strategic fair for Portuguese companies interested in showcasing the high performance and innovation of their technical fabrics (with applicability in areas as diverse as sportswear, athleisure, or workwear).

Among the more than 400 exhibitors who will be present, the companies from the FROM PORTUGAL delegation stand out, such as Bloomati by Carvema, which will be taking part in what will be its fifth in-person participation in the event. “The fair is like a marketing tool that offers us good opportunities, not only helps us establish and strengthen relationships with potential customers but also helps us promote the brand”, explains Márcia Maciel.

Waiting for a busy edition, Márcia Maciel says that Bloomati by Carvema is bringing “some organic and non-organic news, with various structures and diverse compositions. Knitwear with linen cotton, organic cotton, recycled polyester (among others), and new finishes such as Soft recycled Booster”.

Making its debut in this edition of PERFORMANCE DAYS is NGS Malhas, which, explains Sara Pinto, decided to move forward to “widen the range of clients (...) more dedicated to sports”: With a particular interest in the Nordic markets, but without forgetting the enormous relevance of the German market, NGS Malhas presents “a strong and special collection of 100% wool knits and blends, with special finishes”.

With the aim of broadening (and publicizing) horizons beyond fashion, TMG-GPSA is excited about its second participation in PERFORMANCE DAYS. “The products we recommend for this collection are part of a capsule collection created with great specificity, which highlights a large number of sustainable solutions – with strong and cohesive investments in regenerated cellulosic fibers and their alignment with the required performance – in analogy to fibers synthetics with high mechanical performance with high promotion of sensorial comfort, promoted by the use of microfibers and special spinning characteristics. Also, the functional fibers and finishing, which allow high-performance features – such as thermoregulation, moisture management, skin hydration, and improvement of skin conditions, among others – to seemingly common textiles. Furthermore, our products with bio polyamides will be one of the most prominent ranges in the collection”, explains Pedro Silva in detail, noting that PERFORMACE DAYS “is a place oriented and focused on the area of technical fabrics with a high level of customer assertiveness, and which creates new contacts”.

With a focus on sportswear, PERFORMANCE DAYS allow “finding new customers and capturing other markets”, and 2 Move Garments return to the functional textiles event in Munich. “This will be our 4th participation, and the results have been positive”, says Joaquim Anjos, who considers this “the main fair for technical textiles, where we can exhibit our products and arouse the interest of new customers”.

The participation of Portuguese SMEs in Performance Days is an initiative of Seletiva Moda and ATP - Portuguese Textile and Clothing Association, which aims to promote the internationalization of Portuguese companies in the textile sector. This fair is in the From Portugal project, within the scope of the application presented to the Portugal 2030 joint internationalization projects.