Textile

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition, one of the largest meeting places for the global industry across the full spectrum of apparel textiles, opened its doors today in seven halls at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). The industry flagship show, which will take place from March 11 to 13, will feature more than 3,100 exhibitors showcasing fashion fabrics and accessories; functional fashion; sustainability; and digital transformation, themes that will also be echoed in the show’s side programs. International and local exhibitors showcase their exclusive products on 190,000 square meters The International Hall (5.1) will provide a platform for exhibitors from 25 countries and regions, with new exhibitors including Bangladesh, Belgium, Egypt, Sweden

Featuring over 3,000 exhibitors across 190,000 sqm at Shanghai’s National Exhibition and Convention Center, the show will spotlight a diverse range of products and services. As is the case for most other industries, the textile sector is making bigger strides towards sustainable practices. This trend is apparent throughout the value chain, with one promising development being the increasing use of recycled materials and bio-based fibres in functional textiles. Having gained prominence at recent editions of Intertextile Apparel, functional sustainability will be in evidence across the fairground at the upcoming Spring Edition, and in particular at two of the show’s featured zones – Econogy Hub and Functional Lab. Following its successful debut at last year’s Autumn Edition, the dedicated

17 January 2025. Heimtextil 2025 ended with full exhibition halls, 142 participating nations, another increase in exhibitors and visitors as well as with top satisfaction ratings. Over four days, more than 50,000 buyers experienced the latest collections, materials and textile solutions for the entire interior design at first hand from over 3,000 exhibitors. The Heimtextil Trends 25/26 by Alcova Milano and the installation ‘among-us’ by star designer Patricia Urquiola set new standards for interior design, retail and hospitality. The content programme centered on AI-driven design, sustainable production processes and future interiors. ‘142 participating nations, growth in exhibitors and a ten percent increase in visitors show: trade fairs are in more demand than ever. In times of persi

Shanghai, 2 October 2024. Spring’s doubling of international visitor numbers was followed by another strong rise at the recent Autumn Edition, with overseas participants at both declaring the fair back in business. Following that success, the organisers have announced that the next Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition will take place from 11 – 13 March 2025. Highlights at the upcoming Spring Edition include the Intertextile Directions Trend Forum for Spring / Summer 2026, the return of Econogy Hub and the Digital Solutions Zone, as well as an expansive fringe programme that will amplify the themes apparent across the fairground. Returning to the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the upcoming show will focus on several pillars: fashionable fabrics a

For three decades, Intertextile has been at the forefront of the textile industry, evolving alongside the ever-changing fashion landscape. To uncover the latest fabrics and accessories trends, the Intertextile Directions Trend Committee was established in 1998. Two years later, the first Intertextile Directions Trend Forum was launched at the fair. As the fair celebrates its 30th anniversary, the Trend Forum, a popular destination for in-vogue buyers, will unveil must-have fabrics for Autumn / Winter 2025-26. Under the overarching theme Human Intelligence, four key trends will be explored – UTILITY, CALM, PLURALISM, and PROJECTION – from 27 – 29 August at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai.  Representing various global fashion capitals, the Committee is comprised

Following the recent Spring Edition’s doubling of international visitor numbers1, which overall welcomed nearly 90,000 trade buyers from 116 countries and regions, the fair’s organisers are eager to build on that success for the upcoming Autumn Edition. Fuelled by strong domestic and international reach, and with product zones that cater to varying sourcing requirements, the global apparel flagship is set to forge ahead for its anniversary, boosted by China’s burgeoning visa-free policy. Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition is celebrating its three-decade milestone from 27 – 29 August 2024 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).  In addition to visitors at the latest Spring Edition displaying significant purchasing intent, which saw a higher than usu