Within the framework of Paris Capitale de la Création, Interfilière has named Liebaert, Designer of the Year. A loyal exhibitor at the show, the Belgian company will be celebrating its 125th birthday in 2012. One of the sector’s most dynamic players, it is being rewarded for its innovation capacities and the development of products designed for the shapewear market and eco-sustainable fabrics.

At Liebaert, company turnover for 2010 (€34 million Euros) has increased by 25% and annual investments border on €3 million. Founded in 1887, the company is now run by the fourth generation of the same family, Alain and Pierre Liebaert, with 250 employees split between two Belgian production units.

One plant knits, dyes and digitally prints stretch fabrics from 35 circular knitting machines and 75 raschel and warp-knitting machines with a capacity of 7 million metres. A second plant weaves and dyes elastic tape.

Five types of machine are said to have been developed specially at Liebaert’s request, including a 50-gauge tricot knitting machine, said to be the world’s finest, which is used to produce the company’s ‘nanostitch’ fabrics. This latest innovation is said to have been made possible thanks to the exclusive use of an ultrafine microfibre yarn.

Advance registration for Interfilière is now open at www.interfiliere.com

 ‘Meet lingerie’: opens to visitors in mid-December…

This free service for visitors allows them to plan their visit online, ahead of the show, by arranging appointments with exhibitors. The “Meet lingerie” platform simplifies procedures for visitors with a slick and user-friendly service for maximum efficiency: offering an optimal guarantee of return on investment for exhibitors and buyers.

The ‘essence’ of exhibitors: photo competition

Open to all Interfilière exhibitors, the competition offers them an opportunity to express the essence of their company, through unusual, funny or intriguing images: featuring their team, working environment, products or events, etc. Exhibited on the external wall of the VIP/PRESS Lounge, the photos will be judged by visitors and the press. The winner will receive a communication pack for the July 2011 session.