CFE's catalogue

Promoting and Supporting the European Children’s Fashion & Childcare Companies

A brief introduction of Children’s Fashion Europe Children’s Fashion Europe (CFE) is a new generation association of European supranational scope formed by European Children’s Wear and Childcare manufacturers, National Associations and Technological Institutes within the EU. With a clear market orientation, CFE is aimed at improving the competitive position of its members offering complementary services to those of national and regional associations and consortiums.

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The association’s main objectives

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Associated Companies Agatha Ruiz de La Prada Baby Aletta Babybubble Barcarola Baronetti Bebé Due Bebebó Belino Berlingot Bi ba bu Blue Seven Bóboli Caracol

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Cóndor Cri cri Cuquito E-Bound Elisa Menuts Emoi Ferrari Junior Collection GF Ferré Ido Il Gufo Jimmy Bravo Knot.just for kids?

Laranjinha Laura Biagiotti dolls Lullaby

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Mayoral Micuna Miniland Newborn Nukutavake Oh! Soleil Paolo Romboli Phard babe Pi.3.14 Pili Carrera Sarabanda Scervino Street girls Special Day Sterntaler Sucre d’orge

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Tricky Tracks Tuc Tuc Tutto Piccolo

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Collaborators ANIVEC ASEPRI CNA Federmoda NOVA Child AIJU AITEX IBV Feria Valencia

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The association’s main objectives are 1. To organize commercial activities mainly outside the EU in order to promote and improve the prestige and notoriety of European Children’s Fashion and Childcare, particularly in those markets considered priorities by our associated companies in their internationalization process.

2. To participate in European Projects in order to increase the competitiveness of the European small and medium enterprises.

As a matter of fact, Children’s Fashion Europe is now taking part in two European projects funded by the European Commission:

Leader of the project “Brand & Merchandising Manager for SMEs of the children’s product sector”, under the Leonardo da Vinci program, Multilateral Projects for the development of innovation.

Partner of Design4Children Design criteria for healthier and safer child products under the 7th Framework Program for Research and Technological Development (FP7) for the benefit of SME’s.

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3. To represent Children’s Fashion and Childcare companies at the European Community administration.

Liaison status in CEN/TC 252 “Child use and care articles”.

Liaison status in CEN/TC 248 “Textiles and textile products”.

Members of UEAPME, the European craft and SME employers’ organization.

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Children’s Fashion Europe today is formed by more than 40 brands coming from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, 4 national associations, 3 technological institutes and an International Exhibition Institution.

Also, CFE collaborates with many European Institutes, Organizations and International Trade Fairs such as: ANIVEC in Portugal, ASEPRI in Spain, CNA Federmoda in Italy, Nova CHILD in France, the technological institutes AIJU, AITEX and IBV and FERIA VALENCIA.

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Children’s Fashion Europe info@childrensfashioneurope.com www.childrensfashioneurope.com http://cfeurope.wordpress.com Calle San Vicente, 16, 4, 1 · 46002 Valencia · Spain Ph.: +34 963 910 334 · Fax: +34 963 155 484

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Associated Companies

Agatha Ruiz De La Prada ATTRACTION GROUP 2002, S.L. – Spain The collection covers a wide range of products: baby’s bath, children’s wear, accessories, sport wear, underwear, decoration, knitwear, layette, baby wear and light and heavy childcare.

Export Countries Italy, UK, France, EEUU, Egypt, Greece, Lithuania, Russia, Peru, Venezuela and others.

Age 0 – 3 years

Phone: +34 96 554 00 85 Fax: + 34 96 554 90 60 www.agatharuizdelapradababy.com info@attractiongroup.com

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Aletta

ALETTA DI PRO MARCO – Italy

This company, with more than 50 years of experience produces baby’s bath, ceremony and classic attire garments.

Export Countries USA, Russia, UAE, Japan.

Age 2-12 years

Phone: +39 058 770 6425 Fax: +39 058 770 6445 www.aletta.com info@aletta.com

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Babybubble Ultra-Protective Clothes UPC, LDA – Portugal

Antimicrobian baby wear.

Export Countries Portugal

Age 0 months

Phone: +351 217 937 341 info@babybubble.com www.babybubble.com 14

Barcarola ALAS DE ÍCARO, SL – Spain Ceremony, classic attire, baby wear.

Export Countries Italy, Libya, Mexico, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK. Age 1-16 years

Phone: +34 961 519 112 Fax: +34 961 510 096 www.barcarolamodainfantil.com info@barcarolamodainfantil.com

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Baronetti

TETEX CANARIAS, SA - TENERIFE MODA – Spain Fashionable and comfortable underwear for boys and girls.

Export Countries Spain, Russia, Italy, Japan.

Age 1 –16 years

Phone: +34 922 50 20 90 www.baronetti.es info@baronetti.es 16

Bebé Due

BEBÉ DUE ESPAÑA, SA – Spain

Light and childcare products are produced based on quality and own designs, giving good services and wide range of solutions for baby needs.

Export Countries Italy, Portugal, South Korea and Brazil.

Age 0-4 years

Phone: +34 935 747 500 Fax: +34 935 741 592 www.bebedue.com bebedue@bebedue.com

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Bebebó

MAFRAT, SPA – Italy Under this brand you can find early infancy products such as layette and baby wear.

Export Countries All over the world.

Age 0-5 years

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Phone: +39 080 491 13 22 Fax: +39 080 405 19 82 www.mafrat.com mafrat@mafrat.com

Belino

BELINO CREACIONES INFANTILES, SL – Spain

Since 1985, this firm is producing baby’s bath products, external maternity wear, layette and light childcare.

Export Countries Portugal, Italy, UK, Tunisia.

Age 0-1 year

Phone: +34 962 901 113 Fax: +34 962 901 531 www.belino.es belino@belino.es

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Berlingot

GROUPE SALMON ARC EN CIEL, SAS – France Baby’s bath, accessories, underwear, baby wear and childcare.

Export Countries Spain, UK, Switzerland, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Scandinavia, Russia.

Age 0-1 year

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Phone: +33 2 41645100 Fax: +33 241645106 www.berlingot.com

Bi Ba Bu

NOEMI FELIPE CASAÑAS - TENERIFE MODA – Spain

Swimwear for boys, girls and babies, accessories.

Export Countries Portugal, Spain, Switzerland.

Age 0–10 years

Phone: +34 922 650 537 Fax: +34 922 650 537 www.tenerifemoda.com noemifelipe.bc@gmail.com

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Blue Seven

OBERMEYER GMBH & CO KG – Germany Top fashionable childrenswear for infants, babies, kids and teens.

Export Countries Over 35 countries in Europe and the Middle East.

Age 0-14 years

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Phone: +49 83869160 Fax: +49 08386 916299 www.obermeyer.de contact@obermeyer.de

Bóboli

STAR TEXTIL S.A. – Spain

Baby’s bath, ceremony, accessories, sport wear, classic attire, underwear layette and baby wear.

Export Countries Mexico, Italy, Norway , Portugal, Middle East, Philipines, Venezuela, USA, Cyprus.

Age 0-16 years

Phone: +34 93 798 20 00 Fax: +34 93 798 0500 www.boboli.es startextil@boboli.es

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Caracol

FUN BABY DESIGN, LDA – Portugal Children’s footwear, accessories, sport wear, underwear, layette, baby wear, light childcare.

Export Countries Spain

Age 0-4 years

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Phone: +351 253 480 480 Fax: +351 253 480 489 www.funbabydesign.com info@funbabydesign.com

Cóndor

ARETEX, SA – Spain

Specialized in hosiery since 1898, nowadays also produces a wide children’s wear collection which includes: knitwear, underwear, swimwear, classic attire, ceremony, footwear, pajamas, baby wear, accessories, maternity tights and others.

Export Countries EU countries, USA, Russia, Switzerland, Mexico, Kuwait, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Israel.

Age Baby range: 0-24 months Kids range: 1-14 years

Phone: +34 93 795 99 80 Fax: +34 93 795 99 85 www.condor.es condor@condor.es

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Cri Cri

DE PIES A CABEZA S.L. – Spain Children’s wear, classic attire.

Export Countries Italy, UK, France, EEUU, Egypt, Greece, Lithuania, Russia, Peru, Venezuela and others.

Age 0-3 years

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Phone: +34 96 554 90 59 Fax: +34 96 554 90 60 www.cricri.es info@cricri.es

Cuquito

CUQUITO S.A. – Spain This company has been producing baby and toddler’s footwear for over 50 years under the brands Cuquito, Cuquito UP and Cuquito Soft.

Export Countries Portugal, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, UK, Canada, USA, taly, Switzerland, EAU, South Africa, Hungary.

Age Baby range: 0-12 months Toddler range: 9 months - 4 years

Phone: +34 963171200 - Fax: +34 963171201 www.cuquito.com - info@cuquito.com Blog: http://www.tucalzadoinfantil.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Cuquito.calzadoinfantil

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E-Bound

VEGOTEX INTERNATIONAL - Belgium The E-bound designs for boys give young ones the kind of clothes they enjoy to wear day in and day out. Comfort is first and foremost, with attention to retail and practical designs that complement boys’ active lifestyles.

Export Countries France, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Hungary, the Scandinavian countries, Greece, Russia, USA and UAE. Age 2-14 years

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Phone: +32 3 780 97 00 Fax: + 32 3 777 93 13 info@vegotex.com www.vegotex.com

Elisa Menuts ELISA MENUTS – Spain

Classic attire, knitwear and baby wear.

Export Countries Portugal, México.

Age 0-6 years

Phone: +34 961 210 727 Fax: +34 961 210 739 www.elisamenuts.com info@elisamenuts.com

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Emoi

VEGOTEX INTERNATIONAL - Belgium The Emoi designs for girls are a lovely collection of colour and style, aimed at that special age where fashion becomes an issue.

It is crafted for young ladies who are becoming aware of themselves, making them feel individual and smart.

Export Countries France, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Hungary, the Scandinavian countries, Greece, Russia, USA and UAE. Age 2-14 years

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Phone: +32 3 780 97 00 Fax +32 3 777 93 13 www.vegotex.com info@vegotex.com

Ferrari Junior Collection MAFRAT, SPA – Italy

Clothes and accessories for babies and boys. You can find also shoes under the brand FERRARI JUNIOR SHOES.

Export Countries All over the world.

Age 0-16 years

Phone: +39 080 491 13 22 Fax: +39 080 405 19 82 www.mafrat.com mafrat@mafrat.com

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GF FerrĂŠ

MAFRAT, SPA – Italy

Clothes and accessories for boys and girls with the unmistakable chic style that this brand offers.

Export Countries All over the world.

Age 0-14 years

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Phone: +39 080 491 13 22 Fax: +39 080 405 19 82 www.mafrat.com mafrat@mafrat.com

Ido

MINICONF SRL – Italy

IDO targets the middle market, with casual, trendy products that are very easy to coordinate.

Children who wear iDo express themselves through the explosive language of little bodies that are constantly on the move.

Export Countries Spain, Russia, Greece, Ukraine, UK, Ireland, Hungary, Finland, Netherlands, Austria, Germany, Portugal.

Age 0-16 years

Phone: +39 0575 5331 Fax: +39 0575 533300 www.ido.it info@ido.it

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Il Gufo

IL GUFO SPA – Italy Baby’s bath, children’s footwear, ceremony, accessories, children’s wear (sport wear, classic attire), layette, baby wear.

Export Countries USA, Russia, Germany, Spain, Greece, Japan.

Age 0-14 years

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Phone: +39 042 395 1300 Fax: +39 042 395 1301 www.ilgufo.it info@ilgufo.it

Jimmy Bravo BABY CROSS SRL – Italy Fashion clothes for boys with a dressy and casual look.

Export Countries European Union, USA, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, UAE. Age 3 months- 16 years

Phone: +39 0445952318 Fax: +39 0445952819 www.babycross.com commerciale@babycross.com

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Knot.just for kids?

ENOIDUA, LDA – Portugal

Early infancy products, layette and baby wear, children’s wear, classic attire.

Export Countries Portugal, Spain, Mexico.

Age 0-8 years

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Phone: +351 217 937 341 Fax: +351 213 644 262 www.knotkids.com geral@knotkids.com

Laranjinha

HALL & CA, LDA – Portugal

Baby’s bath, children’s footwear, accessories, children’s wear (sport wear, classic attire), underwear, knitwear, early infancy (baby wear), childcare (light childcare).

Export Countries Australia, Austria, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, UK, USA. Age 0-8 years

Phone: +351 226 166 260 Fax: +351 226 178 865 www.laranjinha.com hall@hall-ca.pt

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Laura Biagiotti Dolls MAFRAT, SPA – Italy

Clothes and accessories for girls with a romantic style

Export Countries All over the world.

Age 0-14 years

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Phone: +39 080 491 13 22 Fax: +39 080 405 19 82 www.mafrat.com mafrat@mafrat.com

Lullaby

BRAVOTEX II, SA – Portugal

Children’s wear (sport wear), early infancy (layette, baby wear).

Export Countries EU, Russia, USA, Mexico, China, Saudi Arabia, UAE. Age 0-4 years

Phone: +35 1229 773 200 Fax: +35 1229 719 277 www.bravotexiberica.com info@bravotexiberica.com

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Mayoral

MAYORAL MODA INFANTIL, SAU – Spain Children’s wear (sport wear, classic attire), early infancy (layette, baby wear) with the brands BABY MAYORAL, MINI MAYORAL, GIRLS. Export Countries EU, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, USA.

Age 0-16 years

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Phone: +34 952 045204 Fax: +34 952 045200 www.mayoral.com sales@mayoral.com

Micuna

MICUNA, SL – Spain

Furniture and decoration for children and youth.

Export Countries EU countries, Central and South America, Russia, Dubai, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait and Qatar.

Age 0-16 years

Phone: +34 961 740 616 Fax: +34 961 740 642 www.micuna.com micuna@micuna.com

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Miniland

MINILAND, SA – Spain

Babycare electronic products; babymonitors, heat baby bottles and sterilisers, humidifiers, digital thermometres, weight scales.

Educational products.

Export Countries Italy, France, Germany, Poland, Malta,Russia, Czech Republic, Greece.

Age 0-3 years 3-14 years

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Phone: +34 965 564 950 Fax: +34 965 565 454 www.minilandgroup.com - www.minilandbaby.com miniland@miniland.es

Newborn

MAYORAL MODA INFANTIL, SAU – Spain

Newborn baby wear and accessories.

Export Countries EU, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, USA. Age 0-12 months

Phone: +34 952 045 204 Fax: +34 952 045 200 www.mayoral.com sales@mayoral.com

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Nukutavake

MAYORAL MODA INFANTIL, SAU – Spain Boys casual wear.

Export Countries EU, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, USA. Age 8-16 years

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Phone: +34 952 045 204 Fax: +34 952 045 200 www.mayoral.com sales@mayoral.com

Oh! Soleil

MERAN TEXTIL S.L.U. - TENERIFE MODA – Spain

Children’s Wear (Sport Wear and Classic Attire), Swimwear and Nightwear.

Export Countries Spain, United Kingdom, Dominican Republic, Italy, Japan, Lebanon and Morocco.

Age 0-14 years

Phone: +34 922 27 03 36 Fax: +34 676 700 531 www.ohsoleil.com info@ohsoleil.com

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Paolo Romboli CALZIFICIO CAVEJA, SNC – Italy Children’s footwear, ceremony, accessories, knitwear, early infancy (baby wear).

Export Countries USA, Canada, Mexíco, France, UK, Portugal, UAE. Age 0-14 years

Phone: +39 0543 700 052 Fax: +39 0543 700 293 caveja@tin.it 46

Phard Babe MAFRAT, SPA – Italy

Girl’s trendy casual wear.

Export Countries All over the world.

Age 0-14 years

Phone: +39 0804911322 Fax: +39 0804051982 www.mafrat.com mafrat@mafrat.com

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Pi.3.14

ALIMPEX S.L. - TENERIFE MODA – Spain Children’s and baby wear (sport wear), swimwear, children’s footwear and accessories.

Export Countries Portugal, Czech Republic.

Age 0-16 years

Phone: +902 222 314 www.pitrescatorce.com info@pi-314.com 48

Pili Carrera PILI CARRERA, SA - Spain

Baby’s bath, children’s footwear, ceremony, accessories, children’s wear (sport wear, classic attire), decoration, knitwear, early infancy (layette, baby wear), childcare (light childcare).

Export Countries USA, Mexico, Russia, Portugal, UK, Italy, Monaco, Switzerland, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Japan, Panama, Dominican Republic, Turkey, Syria, Angola, Azerbaijan.

Age 0-16 years

Phone: +34 986 331 207 Fax: +34 986 336 065 www.pilicarrera.com correo@pilicarrera.com

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Sarabanda

MINICONF SRL - Italy

Sarabanda is the Miniconf brand that targets the middle and middle-high market, to satisfy the consumer who wants reasonably priced, fashionable and finely finished and detailed quality products. Sarabanda clothes are designed for all occasions.

Minibanda, is the Sarabanda brand for infants (0 to 18 months).

Export Countries Spain, Russia, Greece, Ukraine, Germany.

Age 0-16 years

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Phone: +39 0575 5331 Fax: +39 0575 533300 www.sarabanda.it info@sarabanda.it

Scervino Street girls MAFRAT, SPA – Italy

Clothes and accessories for babies and girls.

Export Countries All over the world.

Age 0-14 years

Phone: +39 55 64924 Fax: +39 55 6499448 info@ermannoscervino.it www.ermannoscervino.it

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Special Day

BABY CROSS SRL – Italy

Elegant dresses for ceremony or party. Under this brand you can find also the line Special Day Mini and Special Day Baby with its always chic style for ceremony and day by day addressed in this case to little girls.

Export Countries EU, USA, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, UAE. Age 3 months- 16 years

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Phone: +39 0445952318 Fax: +39 0445952819 www.specialday.it - www.babycross.com commerciale@babycross.com

Sterntaler

STERNTALER GMBH – Germany

Nursery products, soft toys, textiles, baby wear and accessories.

Export Countries Spain, UK, Switzerland, Belgium, Italy, Russia, Austria, Poland, Finland, Turkey, Lithuania, and others.

Age 1-10 years

Phone: +49 (0) 6436 509-0 Fax: +4 (0) 6436 2000 info@sterntaler.com www.sterntaler.com

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Sucre d’orge

GROUPE SALMON ARC EN CIEL, SAS – France Clothing, soft toys and comforters, nursery, gift boxes.

Export Countries Spain, UK, Switzerland, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Scandinavia, Russia.

Age 2-8 years

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Phone: +33 2 41645100 Fax: +33 2 41645106 info@gsa.fr www.sucredorge.com

Tricky Tracks

VEGOTEX INTERNATIONAL – Belgium

The Tricky Tracks line for babies and toddlers lets the youngest generation begin life in style.

Here one can find the latest looks which offer ultimate comfort for both babies and parents.

Export Countries France, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Hungary, the Scandinavian countries, Greece, Russia, USA and UAE. Age 6 - 18 months

Phone: +32 3 780 97 00 Fax: +32 3 777 93 13 info@vegotex.com www.vegotex.com

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Tuc Tuc

TUC TUC, SL - Spain

Children Fashion and accessories for baby. Childcare and children’s décor.

Export Countries EU, Norway, Switzerland, Monaco, Bosnia, Serbia, Turkey, Russia, Azerbaijan, USA, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Chile, South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iran, India,Taiwan, Japan and Australia.

Age 0-12 years

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Phone: +34 941 252 278 Fax: +34 941 252 309 tuctuc@tuctuc.es www.tuctuc.es

Tutto Piccolo TUTTO PICCOLO, SAU – Spain

Children’s footwear, children’s wear (sport wear, classic attire).

Export Countries Italy, UK, France, EEUU, Egypt, Greece, Lithuania, Russia, Peru , Venezuela and others.

Age 0-8 years

Phone: +34 965 546 899 Fax: +34 9655 45 966 Info@grupotuttopiccolo.com www.tuttopiccolo.es

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Collaborators

ANIVEC

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CLOTHING MANUFACTURERS - Portugal

The National Association of Clothing Industry – ANIVEC/APIV – represents the Portuguese clothing industry, together with national and international institutions and bodies.

It offers to its member a wide range of services: technical, economic, legal, administrative, new technologies and training, internationalization.

The Mission of this association is to provide tools to the Portuguese firms of this sector in order to be more competitive towards globalization challenges.

Phone: +351 2261 65470 Fax: +351 226168714 info@anivec.com www.anivec.com 60

ASEPRI

SPANISH ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS - Spain

ASEPRI’s mission is to serve the general and common interest of the sector companies by promoting scale economy and national and international trade, developing productsand services, conducting studiesfor its members, encouraging the use and development of the Information Technologies (IT).

Representing the sector in its relationship with the Central and Regional Administrations, the Association joins forces and cooperates to carry on joint measures that increase the general competitiveness of its members and the Spanish sector as a whole.

Phone: +34 96 392 51 51 Fax: +34 96 391 83 70 asepri@asepri.es www.asepri.es 61

CNA Federmoda

NATIONAL CONFEDERATION OF CRAFTS AND SMES - Italy

This Italian organization gathers textile, fashion, shoe sectors and all its related activities representing and protecting almost 25.000 manufactures companies and SMEs in Italy.

Phone: +39 0516099490 Fax: +39 0644249513 cna@cna.it - federmoda@cna.it www.cna.it 62

CNA Federmoda acts in order to support the companies through different initiatives and consultancies in the fields of commercial promotion of the manufacturers and subcontractors through technological innovation, technical and managerial updates, creates and manages services networks for the diffusion of information on laws related to the fashion and textile sector; organizes the participation of companies in national and international trade fairs, in autonomic initiatives for the promotion of the sector.

NOVA Child

CREATIVITY, INNOVATION AND RESEARCH – France

NOVA Child is a business cluster system based strongly on its position of “Innovation” but even more “use” oriented and aims at the creation of tools and services for the development of knowledge for children’s sector.

This position demonstrates the strengthening of five ambitious values: 1) A positioning resolutely turned towards Innovation 2) An expert knowledge of the child and its environment 3) A professional target 4) Proximity in the service 5) An international influence All the actors of NOVA Child converge on the same objective: innovate for the welfare of children.

Phone: +33 241 495 723 Fax: +33 241 253 201 arnaud.bonnet@novachild.eu www.novachild.eu 63

AIJU

TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF TOYS - Spain

Founded in June 1985 by the Regional SMEs Institute (IMPIVA) and the Spanish toy manufacturers association (AEFJ) with the aim of promoting the development of the industrial sector of toys. AIJU is a nonprofitmaking association devoted to research, development, technological innovation, increasing competitiveness and improving product quality within the industrial sector of toys.

Phone: +34 965 554 475 Fax: +34 965 554 490 informacion@aiju.es www.aiju.es 64

AITEX

TEXTILE RESEARCH INSTITUTE – Spain

AITEX was set up in 1985 as an initiative of the Valencian Regional Government, through the Valencian Institute for Small and Medium Industry (IMPIVA).

It is currently the leading centre for research, innovation and advanced technical services available to the textile, manufacturing and technical textile sectors.

AITEX is a private non-profit association that encompasses textile and textilerelated companies. Its ultimate aim is to make this sector more competitive.

To achieve this, the Institute promotes modernisation and the introduction of new and emerging technologies by developing R&D projects and, in general, any initiatives that will contribute to the industrial progress of the sector.

Phone: +34 96 131 81 93 Fax: +34 96 131 81 83 info@aitex.es www.aitex.es 65

IBV

VALENCIA BIOMECHANICAL INSTITUTE – Spain IBV is a technological centre that studies the behaviour of the human body and its interaction with products, environments and services. Founded in 1976, the Institute is currently coordinated under the agreement of the Valencian Institute for Small and Medium Industry (IMPIVA) and the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (UPV).

Phone: +34 96 387 91 60 Fax: +34 96 387 91 69 ibv@ibv.upv.es www.ibv.org 66

With the aim to improve competitiveness among the business sector, IBV promotes people’s wellbeing through the combination of knowledge in areas such as biomechanics, ergonomics and emotional engineering, and its application to diverse sectors.

Feria Valencia FERIA VALENCIA – Spain

Feria Valencia is the oldest institution devoted to the organization of trade fairs in Spain. Founded in 1917, it is the first Spanish Fair certified

by AENOR ISO 9001/2000.

Feria Valencia is one of the top ten biggest fairs in the world. Within its Fairs, Feria Valencia is famous for FIMI fair, for children’s fashion, accessories, future mother and commercia equipment, and Cero a Cuatro Fair, for the child care sector.

Figures 320.000 m2 for exhibition.

More than 100 events and fairs annual.

1.500.000 Visitors 13.000 Exhibitors Located: city of Valencia (Spain).

Phone: + 34 902 74 73 30 Fax: + 34 902 74 73 45 feriavalencia@feriavalencia.com www.feriavalencia.com 67

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European Children’s Fashion Association San Vicente, 16-4º-1 / 46002 Valencia - Spain Tel.: +34 96 391 03 34 / Fax: +34 96 315 54 84 info@childrensfashioneurope.com

For more information visit: www.childrensfashioneurope.com http://cfeurope.wordpress.com