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Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

PRESS RELEASE / Event

7 April 2025

6 minutes

As buyers crossed paths with over 3,100 exhibitors from 25 countries and regions at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), a wide range of industry players was represented onsite and optimistic about future business.

Spring Edition of Intertextile Apparel Demonstrates Textile Industry’s Resilience and Versatility with 3,100+ Exhibitors

Shanghai, China: After welcoming nearly 95,000 visitors from 131 countries and regions (2024: nearly 90,000 from 116), curtains closed for the global apparel flagship on 13 March, signalling a successful end to the international Spring / Summer 2026 sourcing season for apparel textiles and accessories. As buyers crossed paths with over 3,100...

Fabrics Market / Intertextile Shanghai

11 March 2025

5 minutes

The fair is co-organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; and the China Textile Information Centre.

In Today’s Digital Society, Personalisation is an Adjustment from Seasonal Trends

The Spring Edition of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, one of the leading destinations for sourcing fabrics and accessories, gets under way today. As visitors start to throng the three-day event, Wendy Wen, Managing Director of fair organiser Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, talks about Shanghai and what to expect from the event.

Subir Ghosh

Interview

Exclusive

PRESS RELEASE / Event

8 March 2025

3 minutes

At the flagship fair, taking place 11 – 13 March, over 3,100 exhibitors are set to showcase fashion fabrics and accessories; functional fashion; sustainability; and digital transformation, while these themes will be echoed at the show’s fringe programme.

Intertextile Apparel: Insight-Driven Fringe Events Among Key Highlights of Next Week’s Extensive Show

Shanghai, China: The full spectrum of apparel textiles will be apparent across seven halls of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition, one of the largest meeting places for the global industry. At the flagship fair, taking place 11 – 13 March, over 3,100 exhibitors are set...

Fabrics Market / Intertextile Shanghai

24 February 2025

4 minutes

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics is co-organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; and the China Textile Information Centre.

Knitted Fabrics Outpacing Wovens as Demand for Athleisure and Functional Apparel Rises

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics is one of the leading destinations for sourcing fabrics and accessories. The Spring Edition, to be held from 11-13 March, will turn the spotlight on a diverse range of products and services. Wendy Wen, Managing Director of fair organiser Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, talks about trends in the business of fabrics.

Subir Ghosh

Interview

Exclusive

PRESS RELEASE / Announcement

11 February 2025

3 minutes

As consumer environmental awareness strengthens in conjunction with the prevailing activewear trend, functional apparel brands are increasingly incorporating recycled plastics, organic cotton, and other sustainable materials into products, many of them sourced at shows such as Intertextile Apparel.

Functionality, Sustainability Prominent as Intertextile Apparel Reveals Highlighted Exhibitors for Spring Showcase

Shanghai, China: Featuring over 3,000 exhibitors across 190,000 sqm at Shanghai’s National Exhibition and Convention Center, the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 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...

PRESS RELEASE / Event

22 January 2025

3 minutes

The fair is co-organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; and the China Textile Information Centre. It will take place alongside Yarn Expo Spring, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition, CHIC and PH Value at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).

Intertextile Directions Reveals I-Dentities as Theme Connecting Fashion Trends for Spring / Summer 2026

Shanghai, China: In a world striving for rapid evolution, the values and identities of humans and objects stand steadfast, and nurturing individuality is key – according to I-dentities, the theme connecting the Intertextile Directions Trends of S/S 2026, developed by four renowned international forecasters. From 11 – 13 March 2025 at Intertextile...