Textiles NewZ - 21st September 2011
Textiles Symposium 2011 – Manufacturing a Future
Come to the future-looking textiles symposium on 10 and 11 November 2011 in Wellington. Speakers will explore successful manufacturing, becoming more competitive, future innovations, future Government procurement opportunities and leading by design. Network with the rest of the industry, attend the Fashion Show and enjoy some conviviality! Speakers include Davey Hughes from Swazi, John Heng with years of manufacturing and exporting experience, Mike May form Jaedon Enterprises, Dave Vukets from Cambridge Clothing Company, David Lilburne from Yakka, Stewart Collie from AgResearch, Peter Heslop from the Textiles and Design Laboratory, Ian Cuthbertson from WRONZ talking about wool R&D and commercialisation, and Sandy Heffernan and Deb Cumming from Massey University’s Design School.
Bring a couple of your own samples to the Textiles Symposium and talk with other companies about how you might work together to increase your sales. To see more information and register go to www.textilesnz.org.nz Textiles NZ New Website We have developed a new website which will market the New Zealand textiles industry and its members to a far wider internet audience than was previously the case. Have a look at www.textilesnz.org.nz Could all members please send me your company logo to be loaded to your company listing - elizabeth@textilesnz.org.nz It you’re not yet a member and would like the internet exposure, please contact me on elizabeth@textilesnz.org.nz
Apparel and Accessories Selling Opportunity
A major world-wide environmental and geographic magazine is beginning to source for Fall (Autumn) and Holiday 2012, and they are looking for target companies that may be a good fit for them.
They are looking for apparel and accessories that are made in New Zealand that tell a cultural story. They are non-profit and telling the cultural story is part of their mission. For example, they sell Aran sweaters from Ireland, Scottish Argyle sweaters, and alpaca sweaters from Bolivia and Peru. Their customer base is 55+ years old looking for casual and travel clothing.
If you would like further details please contact elizabeth@textilesnz.org.nz
Lecture Series in Wellington
Massey University Museum Building, Wellington …………… 10C19
Virtual Textiles - Thursday 1.00pm September 15, Natalie McLeod
Colours of the High Country - Tuesday 12.00pm September 20, Kristy Johnstone
Worked surfaces: the materiality of the picture plane Thursday 1.00pm, September 22, Lisa Munnelly
Beyond Textiles Thursday 1.00pm, September 29, Kelly Olutanji
The Man with the Blue Guitar: Tuesday 1.00pm, October 4, Caroline McQuarrie
Smart Textiles Wednesday 12.00pm, October 12, Karen Curley
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Courses Still Available in Auckland
Illustrator Intermediate
Starts Thursday 29th September 2011
Photoshop Intermediate for Textile Design
Starts Wednesday 28th September 2011
Contact Peter Heslop at peter.heslop@aut.ac.nz
Massey University Able to Partner You With An Undergraduate Student
If you would like to partner with Massey University to offer an undergraduate student a challenging R&D project over their university summer holiday period, The Ministry of Science and Innovation Undergraduate Internships Programme could be right for you.
They are funding 200 places ($16 per hour for up to 400 hours plus GST) for student internships with innovative New Zealand businesses. Applications are now open and close 12pm, Tuesday 27 September. More information on funding criteria and how to apply.
Contact Sandy Heffernan at Massey University on Ph (04) 801 5799 ext 6161, S.L.Heffernan@massey.ac.nz
US Sees Launch of Online Game Changer for Plus Size Shoppers
US online plus size specialist Charming Shoppes Direct has launched new technology designed to enhance full figured women’s online shopping experiences.
Dubbed Fashion Genius, the system is being described as a breakthrough by its creators. It promises, in three minutes and with no measurements required, to guide plus-size women through a simple survey that links their curves, fit issues and signature styles to a wide array of bras, tops and bottoms suited to their individual figures.
The system will roll out on Charming Shoppes’ brands including LaneBryant.com, Catherines.com, FashionBug.com, Cacique.com and Sonsi.com.
Citing Fashion Genius as an internet first, Bill Bass, president of Charming Shoppes Direct, described the technology as a game changer for women who shop online. "Until now, searching for apparel online has been a frustrating hit or miss experience, lacking the personalisation necessary for finding clothes that fit," said Bass, adding that the company's goal was to create the internet's first fit search engine that would make shopping for clothes online as easy as shopping for a book or computer.”
Created by a team of mathematicians, computer scientists, and fashion industry experts, the technology is powered by an algorithm that uses 70 million points of data, and is the result of a Charming Shoppes research and development project that included 10,000 in-person fittings of bras, pants and tops and 1.25 million survey answers. Proprietary analysis conducted by Charming Shoppes during the Fashion Genius research and development phase revealed a strong correlation between the way plus-size women described their shape, their weight distribution and what areas they wanted to conceal.
It found 93 per cent of plus size women said they wanted to conceal their tummy, while 63 per cent said they wanted to conceal their arms. When buying jeans and pants, 65 per cent reported problems with gaping at their waist. Only one in 8 women were happy with the fit of their bras, with cup shape, shoulder strap and band lines cited as major issues. Plus size women also cited avoiding certain silhouettes and patterns, with stripes and narrow legged pants at the top of the list.
Latest Textile & Fashion News Digest created at: 19/9/2011
Benefits of Joining Textiles NZ
We always welcome new members and believe you will benefit from our services. Over the last year substantial benefits have been delivered to members of Textiles NZ:-
A very successful Textiles Sector Trade Show and Conference
Strong Government advocacy to assist companies working with government procurement
Industry advocacy with Government Officials on Free Trade Agreements
Strong Government advocacy to assist wool and possum/merino manufacturers, including gaining membership of the Government’s Ministerial Wool Group
Partnership with the Campaign for Wool to promote New Zealand natural fibres
Successful export market promotion, including a market visit to Russia with 7 member companies and reciprocal Russian buyer visits to members companies
R&D assistance to members
An informative weekly newsletter to the industry, Textiles NewZ
ATITO benefits- More than $140,000 in training subsidies to Textiles NZ members- Companies assisted to fund Productivity Assessments- Subsidies to firms to engage Competitive Manufacturing- Industry support to deliver Block Courses for Cadets
Membership profiles on the Textiles NZ website that promote B2B, www.textilesnz.org.nz/sitedocs/search/search.aspx
An Energy Efficiency Programme providing savings up to $45,000 to individual members
Vodafone discounts
Budget Rental Car discounts
Shell Fuelcard 5 cents per litre discount
CourierPost discounts
OfficeMax discounts
Cullen The Employment Law Firm 20% discount
Fashion Uniforms discounts
Hipah Consulting and business advice discounts
New Zealand School of Export – distance education for exporters – 50% discount for eligible companies using an NZTE Capability Development Voucher
American Express assistance to importers
We are a membership based organisation for the NZ textiles industry with our fees commencing at $100 per year for a company with no employees, and $200 per year for a company with 5 or fewer employees. The rates increase for larger businesses. Contact us now and join the New Zealand textiles fraternity elizabeth@textilesnz.org.nz Elizabeth TennetChief Executive OfficerTextiles New Zealand, PO Box 1785, Wellington, New ZealandMobile: 027 295 0928elizabeth@textilesnz.org.nz www.textilesnz.org.nz If you do not wish to receive Textiles NewZ please advise elizabeth@textilesnz.org.nz