Fibre2Fashion Magazine June 2018 June 2018 | Page 65

fibres weaved within. Thus, the fabrics can illuminate in seven colours and varied flashing effects controlled by smart phone application. The starry, distinctive fabrics can be used in making shoes, garments and decorative clothing, in which designers can make use of this innovative material to demonstrate more aesthetic details in their fashion designs. The fair also encompasses fashion related IT solutions to help add value to business. Among them, Hong Kong exhibitor Key Links Data Technology Company Limited will showcase its ComLink QC inspection tool, which performs quality inspections on garments based on Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) standard. Workers from the production line can submit real-time report with images to the application; while manufacturers can simultaneously monitor the production and share customised quality control reports in the application, achieving high efficiency production line management. Enriching events on the scene An exciting line-up of fashion parades will be staged during the fair period to provide platforms for exhibitors and designers to showcase their latest designs to global buyers. During the fair period, veterans from key international trend forecasting agencies Fashion Snoops, representative from the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel and industry professionals will be invited to shed light on the latest fashion trends, textile technology, e-tailing, and market development in seminars and forums. Networking reception will also be arranged during the fair for buyers, exhibitors and industry representatives to mingle and expand their business network through personal contact. Hong Kong Fashion Week Fair Date: July 9-12, 2018 (Monday–Thursday) Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre Admission: Free admission for trade buyers aged over 18 only