news +++ Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics
National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), China, 27 – 29 August 2024

Intertextile Apparel ushers in 30th anniversary on back ofinternational buyer surge
Shanghai, 20 May 2024. Following the recent Spring Edition’s doubling ofinternational visitor numbers1, which overall welcomed nearly 90,000 trade buyers
from 116 countries and regions, the fair’s organisers are eager to build on thatsuccess for the upcoming Autumn Edition. Fuelled by strong domestic andinternational 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 ApparelFabrics – 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 usual 87% of international buyers returning on Days 2 and 3,
overseas exhibitor numbers rose by 22.9%, with new exhibiting countries including
Ethiopia, Indonesia, Peru, Singapore, and Spain. Ms Wilmet Shea, General Manager ofMesse Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, explained the fair's ongoing significance to the industry: “Fromour first show’s modest offering of 123 exhibitors in 1995, Intertextile Apparel has gonefrom strength to strength, and we are eager to celebrate that this year. After strong visitor
flows at our most recent Autumn and Spring Editions, and revitalised international
business travel and sourcing appetite towards the country, exhibitors seeking to renew
and expand connections will not be disappointed.”
Last November, the Chinese government extended its visa-free policy to include travellers
from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia. That policy wassubsequently expanded to include ordinary passport holders from Austria, Belgium,Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, and Switzerland2. In order to help international anddomestic visitors source efficiently, and for exhibitors to put themselves in the path oftarget buyers, key product zones at the upcoming show include Accessories Vision,
Beyond Denim, Digital Printing Zone, Econogy Hub, Functional Lab, Premium Wool Zone,
SalonEurope, and Verve for Design.
Previous Autumn Edition’s exhibitors pleased with quality of 95,000 buyers
Exhibiting last autumn, Mr Josh Lane, Regional Director, Far East of Holland & Sherry
Asia attested to the effectiveness of the fair for bridging business gaps: “China’s market ishuge. We’ve been selling in this country for probably 20 years, but we are still just
1 Comparison between Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Editions 2023 and 2024.
2 “Notice on Visa Exemption Policy”, May 2024, Chinese Visa Application Service Center, https://bit.ly/3y4HQH2. (Retrieved: May2024)

scratching the surface of its potential. Intertextile Apparel brings everybody together,which allows me to reach out to buyers efficiently from around China, as well as the rest ofAsia. The Trend Forum’s fabric designs and textures are a very useful market update forme.”
When visiting the previous Autumn Edition, Ms Yi Chen, Designer of Justin Allen Ltd,
spoke highly of various features: “I listened to presentations from overseas trend andfashion experts, which provided us as designers with much unique, relevant inspiration.
Intertextile Apparel is unmissable, and is one of our most important channels to capture
the latest fabric trends and pattern designs. There has been a significant increase inoverseas exhibitors, and I am very interested in the up-to-date designs and eco-friendly
products, such as the recycled waste products from the Italy, Korea and Japan pavilions,and the All About Sustainability zone. This fair is the go-to place for innovative andsustainable fabrics.”“We are very happy that more consumers are requesting transparency, resulting in morecompanies increasing their sustainability efforts,” said Autumn Edition exhibitor Ms Rinoa
Zong, Marketing Manager of Testex (Shanghai). “Intertextile Apparel is Asia's largest
trade fair, with high internationality and a strong influence in the industry. The organisers
did a very good job in gathering professional, good quality buyers. There is simply noother trade fair that can replace Intertextile Apparel.”
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 ExpoAutumn, CHIC and PH Value at the National Exhibition and Convention Center(Shanghai). For more details on this fair, please visit: www.intertextileapparel.com.
Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition will be held from 27 – 29 August2024.
Other upcoming shows:Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics
5 – 7 June 2024, Shenzhen
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition
14 – 16 August 2024, Shanghai
Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies
26 – 28 February 2025, Ho Chi Minh City
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