Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition 2016, the most comprehensive and leading event in the global apparel fabrics and accessories industry is ready to set new records for the exhibitor number and scale with more than 5,000 exhibitors from more than 25 countries and regions are expected to exhibit in 10 halls totalling 260,000 m2 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai, from 11-13 October 2016.

Product categories include cotton, denim, functional, knitted, linen, man-made, printed, ramie, silk, sustainable and wool fabrics, as well as accessories, embroidery and lace, fibres and yarns plus design and testing services.

In the recent editions of Intertextile Shanghai, the fair organizers have received strong appreciation for creating distinctive pavilions and product zones. Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd said that many exhibitors and buyers reported to them that their experience was more successful because it was easier for them to identify their target buyers or products due to the product zones and pavilions.

Following on from the success of previous fairs, numerous country and region pavilions, group pavilions and product zones are confirmed to feature again in this Autumn Edition, all designed to help exhibitors meet their target buyers.

SalonEurope is a stage for the France, Germany, Portugal and Turkey pavilions, the Milano Unica Pavilion from Italy, as well as individual exhibitors to showcase their high-end, European-made products. Asian country and region pavilions include a diverse range of cutting-edge products on display from India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Thailand pavilions.

Group pavilions include DuPont, GNC, Hyosung, Invista, Korea Chemical Fibers Association (KCFA), Korea Textile Trade Association (KTTA), Lenzing and Oeko-Tex pavilions. These will host leading mills to showcase the latest innovative fabrics and services.

Product zones will be split into Accessories Hall, All About Sustainability, Beyond Denim, Functional Lab, Premium Wool Zone and Verve for Design. They are designed with specific focuses to fulfil different sourcing needs.

In addition to the overseas exhibitors’ arrangement, Chinese exhibitors will be allocated into product end-use categories. These include ladieswear, casual wear, shirting, suiting, lingerie and swimwear, as well as functional and sportswear.

Intertextile Shanghai is also a comprehensive learning platform for global industry players to expand their knowledge and perspectives. In addition to the Autumn Edition of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, three other textile events, Yarn Expo Autumn, PH Value and CHIC, will also be held concurrently.

The ever-popular fringe programme will feature the Intertextile Directions Trend Forum (Autumn / Winter 2017-18), Fabrics China Trend Forum, China International Fabrics Design & Fabrics Creations Competition, Innotex-Space a display zone for innovative textile applications and technologies and a number of seminars, panel discussions and product presentations.