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Artwork Exhibited at the Show

(from left to right--Hammock made from socks, Soccer ball made from socks, Sweater made from sheer hosiery)

• Exhibitors from 18 countries covering over 11,000 square meters of floor space

• Show attendance smaller than 1998, yet traffic was better quality (decision makers were present)

• Traffic from US down

• Highest percentage of attendees from Europe

• Fewer representatives than expected from the Middle East

• The economic slowdown is worldwide

• Partnering between manufacturers more present at FAST

• Vendors writing orders

• The FAST show is larger in physical size and number of companies exhibiting than IHE

• Fashion was more present at Verona than IHE

• Body scanning shown for first time at a hosiery show

• More bodywear shown for men and children

• Continued movement of industry toward peopleless transfer of products (robotics)

The following links to the detail company pages are to companies which exhibited innovations in products or technology. It is NOT an attempt to cover details on all the companies that exhibited at Verona. If any company has been misrepresented or feels that information should be included please email cyberman@legsource.com with changes or additions. Also, any company who does not appear here and would like a summary included, email the information to the address above.