From the organizations of the aforementioned events, pertinent information has been distributed regarding the foresights and controls that will be taken in order to ensure the health of the participants, through the protocols established by the national authorities of each country. In this way, both fairs will meet their original dates and schedules.
The 43rd edition of the Spanish fair of suppliers will be held at the IFA of Alicante, on March 11 and 12.
It will be present 423 exhibiting firms from Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, Germany and India. They will exhibit a wide range of new products: lasts, insoles, injected and handmade soles, prefabricated and heels, ornaments and components, skins, fabrics and synthetics, technology, graphic arts and packaging, raw materials, chemical products and ecological materials. The latter are demanded by the sector at an international level, due to the commitment acquired by companies with the final consumer, which positions and recognizes the sector as socially responsible, being welcomed in a very positive way by the world of fashion.
Visitors will find in this edition of FUTURMODA a new image of the fair, which continues to bet on improving in all its aspects. The exhibitors will have new stands, improving their visual design and lighting system.
The German fair of footwear, manufactures and clothing, will open its doors on Sunday, March 8 and close on Tuesday 10. It will be held at the Areal Böhler of Düsseldorf, with the participation of more than 600 brands and 400 exhibitors from 20 countries. Due to the regional nature of the fair, there are usually no international exhibitors or visitors outside the European Union, however the fair organization obtained the approval of the health authorities of the district of Rhine Neuss for its realization, with the implementation of the corresponding prevention protocols.
Given the greater development of the coronavirus in Italy, compared to other countries in the region, the organizers of GALLERY SHOES have agreed on individual solutions in personal conversations with Italian participants. Some companies have given up presenting at the fair, while others have provided the corresponding health certificates. The rest of the stands of Italian companies will be attended by representatives and agents resident in Germany. In this way, the fair entity ensures that it eliminates the danger caused by the risk groups of Italy in its event.