Press release

August 2019

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ITSA19 PR7 enFashion is witnessing an essential shift, as more global brands andgroups commit to ambitious environmental targets. Moreconsumers are indicating that they intend to leave fast fashion in
the past, in favour of organic, ethical and recycled materials. At the25th anniversary of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn
Edition, to be held from 25 – 27 September, eco-friendly supply
chain switches and services can be found at All About
Sustainability. The zone will also host FASHIONSUSTAIN’s first everconference in Shanghai.

Large domestic audiences attended sustainability seminars at the 2019 Spring Edition

With 25 years of experience, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics
remains at the forefront of the global textile industry, and has highlighted
the importance of sustainability with a dedicated zone since 2008. What’smore, as China’s environmental commitments gain fast progress – forexample, the recent reinforcement of compulsory recycling acrossShanghai – the location of the fair is ideal to find the latest updates inenvironmental innovation. All About Sustainability, in hall 5.1, also hosts
a dedicated forum space for fringe programme events.
Spotlight: FASHIONSUSTAIN conference
Global thought leaders will gather for a FASHIONSUSTAIN conference

Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd
35/F, China Resources Building
26 Harbour Rd, Wanchai, Hong Kongon the morning of 26 September, focusing on technology, sustainability,
digitalisation and innovation as important drivers of the fashion and textileindustries. The FASHIONSUSTAIN conference accompanies Messe
Frankfurt’s Neonyt fair in Berlin, and is a new addition to the Intertextile
Shanghai fringe programme.
From retail to diversity, the repercussions of social economic andecological changes on retail, production and sales will be put under thespotlight, as well as topics such as feminism, equality, diversity,
craftsmanship and the cultural dimension of sustainability in fashion.
Currently confirmed participants include speakers from Hugo Boss, theHong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel, Fashion For
Good, Li & Fung, Sourcebook, Kaleidoscope Berlin and DyeCoo / Reaccess. Simultaneous interpretation between Chinese and English will beavailable.
Eco-friendly exhibitors
From manufacturing fabrics to producing prototypes and sampling, green
switches can be made throughout the supply chain. Exhibitor Penfabric,from Malaysia, was the world’s first fully integrated textile company to beawarded the Made in Green by OEKO-TEX® label. At the fair, Penfabricwill showcase their GO GREEN Collection, which recycles discarded
PET bottles into polyester, in compliance with Japan’s Container andPacking Recycling Laws.
New exhibitor MITI, from Italy, have developed BIOBACK technology
fabrics with two main components: Amni Soul Eco® Nylon yarn withaccelerated biodegradability, and Roica™ high performance elastane,
which does not release any toxic substances during degradation. MITI
fabrics are resistant to UV and abrasion, and offer stretch.
More eco-friendly fabrics can be found from Shaoxing Natave Textiles,
who utilise Lenzing’s EcoVero™, Tencel™ and Modal® to create finishedfabrics with a soft feel and excellent drape, offering sustainable solutions
for ladieswear, evening dresses and suits.
Certification services add reassurance and value
Recent awareness campaigns have been utilising social media acrossthe globe, as consumers ask for transparency in the apparel supply chain
and ultimately encourage brands to improve on their practices. Just one
example includes Fashion Revolution, a UK-based environmental andethical NGO. Their annual campaign involves consumers from over 100
countries who ask brands the simple question: “Who made my clothes?”
As public demand for traceability grows, sustainability and workers’ rights
are key to moving forward.
A solution for brands lies in testing and certification. These tools are vitalto ensuring trust in a brand, while a recognisable award logo can also act
as a strategic selling point for a product.
All About Sustainability will feature exhibitors offering testing andIntertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics –Autumn Edition 2019
Shanghai, China
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certification services, meaning that both trade buyers and exhibitors alikecan easily visit the product zone to learn more about improving their own
transparency. These include:BTTG Intertek Group
Control Union Certification (Shanghai)
Guangzhou Inspection Testing And Certification GroupIntertek Testing Services Ltd Shanghai
Qima Limited
SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services (Shanghai)

The fair will be held concurrently with Yarn Expo Autumn, CHIC and PH
Value from 25 – 27 September, at the National Exhibition and Convention
Center (Shanghai). The International Halls will be in halls 4.1 and 5.1.
Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition 2019 is coorganised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile
Industry, CCPIT; and the China Textile Information Centre. For moredetails on this fair, please visit: www.intertextileapparel.com. Informationfrom the international textiles sector and Messe Frankfurt’s textile fairs
worldwide can be found at: www.texpertise-network.com.
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grounds. With more than 2,500 employees at 30 locations, the company generates annual sales ofaround €718 million. We have close ties with our industry sectors and serve our customers’ businessinterests efficiently within the framework of our Fairs & Events, Locations and Services businessfields. One of the Group’s key USPs is its closely knit global sales network, which extends throughout
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Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics –Autumn Edition 2019
Shanghai, China
25 – 27 September 2019

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