General order to equip the employees at the German Pavilion at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai (China)

Client:

Koelnmesse International GmbH, Cologne (GER)

Time Frame:

06/2009 - 03/2010

Briefing:

The outfits for the team (230 employees) in the German pavilion are made of innovative biodegradable materials respectively high-tech recyclable material. This emphasizes the sustainability approach of the German pavilion "Balancity" with regard to the topic "Better City, Better Life". The equipment concept of the pavilion incorporates German suppliers, who act as pioneers in the field of sustainable clothing.

Due to the humid climate we chose designs, which are comfortable and airy.

Jacket, Skirts, Pants:

Design and fabrication: novanex
Made of recyclable Eco-Circle® Polyester

T-Shirts:

Manufacturer: Trigema GmbH & Co. KG, Design: novanex
100% degradable - after the Expo the T-shirts are supposed to be recycled, the premises will be turned into a park

Shoes:

Manufacturer: Think!
Vegetable tanned leather, Cork sole

Accessories: Bum bag, Cap made of recyclable Eco-Circle® Polyester

Work packages:

Idea
Sketch
Colour scheme
Material concept
Coordination

Subcontracts:

Pattern design
Fabrication
Shoes
Shirts
Bags