Interstoff Asia Essential opens for three days on March 16 (Hong Kong)

The ''Fabric to Fashion Walk'' schedule is confirmed for: 
Wednesday, 16 March 2011
12:30 pm - Fabrics to Fashion Walk (Part I) 
6:00 pm - Fabrics to Fashion Walk (Part II) - By Invitation Only 

Thursday, 17 March 2011
12:30 am - Fabrics to Fashion Walk (Part III) 
4:15 pm - Fabrics to Fashion Walk (Part IV)

Equally as important are the host of tailor made events throughout the three day fair, including:
- In-depth discussions focusing on the current cotton market overview with leading speakers representing brands, manufacturers, retailers and chemical companies. Among them are Cotton Council International and BASF.

- Trend forums, highlighting SS12 trends as forecasted by the Interstoff Directions trend committee This will be complemented with a special design and trend seminar programme, delivering an energetic and comprehensive insight to reset the following season's forecasts

- 12 winning pieces from the 'Knitwear Symphony'competition, organised by the Knitwear Innovation and Design Society (KIDS) will be showcased on-site.

- Presentations on technology updates as well as industry standards and certifications featuring speakers from Control Union Certifications, Testex Swiss Textile Testing Ltd and others.