Belgium is Design
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Belgium is Design is a declaration of passion for design, highlighting the unique characteristics of Belgium’s creative production, a programme to promote Belgian design on the international scene.
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The BELGIUM IS DESIGN project promotes Belgian design around the world and is an initiative of 3 institutions: Flanders DC, MAD – Home of Creators and Wallonie-Bruxelles Design Mode.
This joined-up approach has been active since 2011, stimulating and developing initiatives to showcase Belgium’s designers, manufacturers and producers on foreign markets.
Belgium is Design’ strategy takes shape through recurring presences at key events, such as the Milan Design Week or the Maison&Objet fair in Paris. It is enriched by occasional participations in other events that allow the designers to approach new markets or that give promising opportunities for the international development of Belgian companies.
WALLONIE-BRUXELLES DESIGN MODE
WBDM supports design and fashion by opening international doors for companies and designers based in Wallonia and Brussels. Since 2006, WBDM has given its support to these creative industries, mainly
achieved through collective stands at international trade fairs, exhibitions, B2B events, and meetings with the press and other international opinion makers. Through these activities and close supervision, WBDM continues to witness the flourishing of business in this sector.
Laure Capitani, Aline Lermusieaux,
Leslie Lombard and Giorgia Morero
FLANDERS DC
Flanders DC for Design supports, promotes and connects Flemish entrepreneurs and companies from the design industry, both at the start, growth and professional expansion of their business. Flanders DC provides advice and guidance, opens doors abroad through international actions, brings recognition with, among others, the Henry van de Velde Awards, and inspires and stimulates collaborations.
Christian Oosterlinck
MAD, HOME OF CREATORS
MAD Brussels wants to give wings to young designers. In addition to promoting and showcasing the Brussels fashion and design sector, the Center for Fashion & Design wants to stimulate, support and encourage creative initiatives. Innovative, sustainable and inclusive entrepreneurship plays a very important role at MAD. Designers can get help in developing their own brand and label. Together with a lot of Brussels creative talent, MAD Brussels builds the creative character of the capital.
Dieter Van den Storm
Belrey
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About us
Textile recycling company, with state-of-the art machinery. Belrey Fibres operates five fiber lines in Mouscron – Belgium with powerful tow cutters, pulling lines and integrated bale presses. Our yearly capacity reaches 10.000 tons of synthetic fibers such as nylon, polyester and polypropylene.
Over 90% of our production is exported. As we are one of the leading global companies in our area, we also have access to fibers worldwide, which means that we have the possibility to offer almost any material required.
Re-processed man-made fibers, custom-made
As a cost-effective and “greener” alternative to virgin materials, re-processed synthetic fibers serve as secondary material for non-woven products in a variety of industries including automotive, geotextiles, mattress, home furnishings, spinning and many more.
Through our customized blending and processing equipment we are able to produce a clean and homogenous material.
Saving costs through recycling
The recovery of waste materials as a secondary resource helps to cut down production costs by reducing raw material expenses.
We sort, grade and process about 50 tons of textile materials per day. We convert post-industrial filament-waste into reusable fibers. By working closely with our customers, we are helping to divert textile material from landfill and saving on virgin material costs.
Boulevard du Textile, 5 Mouscron 7700 Belgium
Etienne Sabbelaan 12 Kortrijk 8500 Belgium
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It’s more intimate, it’s cozier, it’s more familial, it’s… surprising.
NEW IDENTITY
New brands, known quality, new ideas, years of experience, new interior, familiar atmosphere. We are going to stimulate young people, we are going to reassure existing customers. Change and continuity, playful and classic, daring and familiar. In short… we are going to surprise you.
UNITE
We would like to welcome you, our women’s and men’s fashion back under one roof. The coffee is fresh, the bottles are chilled.
OPENING HOURS
MONDAY Closed
TUESDAY 10:00 – 18:00
WEDNESDAY 10:00 – 18:00
THURSDAY 10:00 – 18:00
FRIDAY 10:00 – 18:00
SATURDAY 10:00 – 17:00
SUNDAY Closed
BRUURS – VRIJHEID 93-95-97 HOOGSTRATEN 2320 Belgium
BCF Confection
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About BCF Confection
In 1954 great-grandmother Germaine De Dier started manufacturing coats and accessories in Haaltert (Belgium). The economy revived after WWII and many family-owned textile companies in East and West Flanders also benefited from this. It was the start of a thriving family business that, generation after generation, expanded and perfected its knowledge and experience.
60 years of knowledge and experience under one roof
The knowledge and experience of textile manufacturing has shifted to offshore production countries in the last twenty years. As a family-owned company, we have been passing on our knowledge from generation to generation for over 60 years. Our employees are all technically skilled in textile manufacturing and provide you with advice in all areas. Our employees are intensively trained and supported.
Our commitment:
high-quality and sustainable textiles are the standard
BCF Confection is committed to providing the best quality in textiles, manufactured in the best possible conditions for people and the environment.
Quality.
We attach great importance to high-standard raw materials and a high-quality finishing. We make almost exclusively use of Coats yarns from Europe’s leading industrial thread company providing high-quality yarns for every application, and use Juki and Brother sewing machines. With our advanced software, we draw 2D/3D patterns.
Good working conditions. In our production unit in Tunisia, we work in the spirit of the Fair Wear foundation. We offer the best possible social working conditions to all our employees and are happy to work with customers who are a member of the Fair Wear Foundation.
Environmental awareness. In each step of the production process, we pay attention to the impact of textile manufacturing on the environment. All our raw materials are OEKO-TEX® certified: the manufactured fabrics do not contain any residues of harmful substances like pesticides or heavy metals. During production, we deal thoroughly with the water and energy consumption.
Production possibilities
As a local Belgian textile manufacturer, we are happy to share our expertise with you and advise you on the feasibility and cost of your projects. We manufacture your textile design through the process of cut, make and trim (CMT) or as ready-made garment (RMG). Flexible order quantities and short delivery deadlines are our biggest assets. In our own production unit in Tunisia, we manufacture your fabrics in limited order quantities from 20 pieces on with a fast delivery time of 2 to 4 weeks.
Ninovesteenweg 198 Erembodegem 9320 Belgium
Hedi Chaker Street Akouda Sousse 4022 Tunisia
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//Behind The Blinds// is a Brussels based team offering a peek into the fascinating world of all things visual, fueled by frequent encounters with an international collective of creative minds.
Grown out of Michael Marson’s personal interest in fashion and the visual arts, invited collaborators now include both established and emerging designers, writers, and creatives alike.
Together we contribute to a coherent reflection on contemporary aesthetics in fashion, photography, music, architecture, etc…
Brussels Belgium
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Retail Branding + E-commerce
People do not buy brands, they join brands. Therefore, it is important that brand touchpoints are aligned on all levels to create a coherent brand experience.(Including eShop – Shopify Experienced)
Graphic Design
The graphic language is key, ranging from hangtags to complete CI guidelines… Every visual execution should breathe your brand DNA so that customers can recognize your brand in the twinkling of an eye.
Photography
In the era of social media images are key. Being an enthusiastic photographer, I also translate brand IDs into lifestyle and product photography.
3D Design
Retail means shops. Shops mean displays, fixtures, planograms and tailored shop solutions for your brand, a whole design package.
Bist 187, Bus 2 Ekeren 2180 Belgium
B & T Textilia
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About us
B&T Textilia specialises in exclusive high-end jacquard and plain fabrics. We ensure the uncompromising quality of our products by selecting only the best yarns, primarily from Belgium, France, Italy and Peru.
We thrive and search for the natural and elegant fibres, mainly wool, cotton, linen, silk and cashmere. We understand that look, feel and finish play an import roll in fabrics and therefore spend unlimited time and budget to reach the best.
Together with our customers we develop products which comply 100% to the requirements of the customers
Our story
B&T Textilia is specialised in jacquard fabrics and plain weaves.
All our high-end fabrics are made in Belgium and crafted from the best weaving yarns produced primarily in Belgium, France, Italy and Peru. By consciously choosing natural fibres − such as alpaca, mohair, wool, cotton, Belgian linen, silk and cashmere − we stay true to the essence of our heritage.
B&T Textilia is artisanal with the emphasis on artistry and skill. Idealist – the company uses fine natural fibres and materials almost exclusively – its roots and product- focused sensibillity are essentially European.
Creativity
B&T Textilia’s creativity is a result of wide-ranging influences, including our proud heritage.
Our 5 multicultural in-house designers are all passionate about intricate jacquard fabrics and textiles, and work with highly regarded freelance artists and licensing houses from all over the world.
A variety of design studios, trend books, art and colour books, frequent travels, old documents and archive fabrics provide further inspiration. B&T Textilia is also a member of several trend-watching associations such as Trendvision. All designs, books and historical fabrics are archived on a purpose-built software system.
Blending these different approaches, ideas and viewpoints produces high-end fabrics in an innovative stylistic fusion that ranges from ethnic to traditional to contemporary. Use of hi-tech textiles and the latest Computer Aided Design software – linked via a network to the weaving department – add flexibility and speed.
The result: custom-made products and developments, and one-of-a-kind and limited production items, all made in Belgium of the finest craftsmanship.
Quality
Because we control each step of the process with great care, we are absolutely confident in the quality of our jacquard fabrics and plain weaves. In the final step, to ensure the quality we promise, we test our fabrics in house on martindale and pilling.
All our jacquard fabrics and plain weaves are made in Belgium and crafted from the best weaving yarns, which are produced primarily in Belgium, France, Italy and Peru. We consciously choose natural fibres because of their ecological and luxurious character.
We work exclusively with the finest European dyeing houses, and we never make concessions on quality. The rich feel and craftsmanship of our high-end fabrics are our principal hallmarks.
Our history
The history of B&T Textilia is interwoven with the history of 5 generations of artisans – dating back to 1854 when the company’s founder was a maker of woollen suits and apparel fabrics.
Located between the historical towns of Ghent and Bruges, our company expanded its operations by absorbing other weaving companies in the area. Today building on 800 years of authentic Flemish craftsmanship, B&T Textilia represents an unknown passion for textiles.
For centuries, Flanders has been famous for its tapestry and weaving industry. The B&T Textilia weaving mill has been located in the village of Waarschoot, between Ghent and Bruges, for over 100 years. During this time, we have expanded our operations through several carefully-chosen acquisitions.
By combining over a century of experience, Flemish craftsmanship and a passion for innovation and high-end fabrics, B&T Textilia has become a preferred partner for the creative minds in the high fashion and interior design industries.
A golden age
Our story officially began in 1912, when Société Anonyme de Waarschoot founded Société Anonyme Textilia. But our history dates back to 1854, when our founder was a small-scale maker of woollen suits and fashion fabrics. Specialised in velour, the company became independent in 1925. The weaving industry was booming at that time, and more than 300 people kept over 300 machines up and running.
The humble ’70s
During the 1970s, the vibrant sound of the mill died down. The company merged with Société Anonyme de Waarschoot, and of the 1000 employees only 700 remained. The new N.V. Textilia focused on home linens, upholstery fabrics, fashion fabrics, industrial applications and yarn spinning. Even though its creations travelled all over the world, the company’s heyday was over − or so it seemed…
A new wind blowing
In the early 1980s, Patrick Van Damme took over the weaving mill. A decade later, his son Thierry, who had just finished law school, joined the company. They introduced the production of unique and exclusive products and changed the course of the company to upholstery and home decoration fabrics.
Then, in the mid-1990s, a fusion with weaving mill Bruggeman from the Waasland resulted in the new name: B&T Textilia. The new organisation brought the company back into the limelight of the fashion and interior design industries.
Oostmoer 10 Waarschoot 9950 Belgium
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About Boshra
Boshra (بُشْرَى) (f.): good omen, good news, good tidings Boshra Bagherpour is born in Tehran, Iran, in 1985.
Political instability in Iran soon forces Boshra and her parents to leave the country. She settles in Belgium where she has a positive and happy childhood, surrounded by love, colour and creativity. From a young age, Boshra looks up to her mother, Pari, who is a fashion designer with an exceptional talent for drawing and painting. Inspired by her mother’s creativeness, Boshra soon starts creating her very first designs. From figures and patterns to fashion and accessories. As Pari passes away at an early age, Boshra’s passion fades and her sketchbook is stowed away.
Years later, in her late 20’s, Boshra rediscovers her passion for designing and feels compelled to get back to her drawing board. Brand new designs flow through her sketchbook and come to life at her sewing machine. She follows a course in leathercrafting and pursues her biggest passion: handbags. In her improvised workshop she finishes her first official bag and names it Pari, in honour of her mother. To this day, it is still her favourite model.
Boshra’s first official designs are an instant success and she is prompted to develop her brand and open a web store. Throughout her designs, Boshra has remained true to her name, choosing positive and elegant designs, happy bags and lovely colours. With clear Eastern influences and carefully chosen Persian names, she always keeps her background and culture in mind. Boshra loves iconic and exclusive handbags with sustainable design and premium quality. All handbags are still drafted, designed and handmade by Boshra in her workshop, according to customer’s preference.
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Bannershop.be
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BANNERSHOP.be is a Leuven based web design and development company. Our philosophy centers on client service, high-end design and the latest technologies. Over the past five years we have worked with hundreds of satisfied clients, understanding their needs and providing custom solutions in the form of corporate (small to enterprise) websites and online applications.
What sets us apart is our complete focus on RESULTS. Each of our employees dedicate themselves to finding what makes your potential clients want to interact with your website. Whether your goal is to get a phone call, online quote request, or sell your product online we are going to work tirelessly to producing the results you are looking for. Our average client usually sees a 200% increase in the amount of leads/transactions after working with us.
Hertogstraat Leuven vlaams brabant 3001 België