Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles Opens August 20
The fair goes beyond sourcing, offering a fringe programme designed to inspire, inform, and connect industry professionals. With sustainability and innovation at the forefront, this year's edition will spotlight future-focused materials, design creativity, and advanced business strategies to address the evolving demands of the textile industry.
Dedicated Product Zones
Over 15 product zones will streamline sourcing, spanning upholstery, sofa fabrics, curtains, bedding, and sun protection. Organised across four halls, highlights include the Brand Fabrics Hall (5.1), Trendy Fabrics Hall (5.2), International Brands & Household Hall (6.1), and Furniture Fabrics Hall (6.2).
Global Exhibitors & Debuts
Key participants include O Jia He Home Textile (China), Aleran Tekstil (Türkiye), Char Ltd (Bulgaria), and Tourgo Co Ltd (China). New exhibitors such as Alborz Tavana Carpet (Iran), Associacao Home (Portugal), and the Home Textile Export Council (Egypt) will make their debut.
The Editors Zone will showcase 20 exhibitors representing 53 premium brands from 16 countries, with 23 brands participating for the first time. Names include Art Home Korea (Korea), Kaeen Sdn Bhd (Malaysia), Beijing Ya Da (China), Rioma (Spain), and Raffinato (USA).
Global & Domestic Participation
International exhibitors will represent 20 countries, with eight new additions including Bulgaria, Egypt, Finland, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Netherlands, and Vietnam. Domestically, six major Chinese pavilions will highlight regional textile strengths. Buyer pre-registrations span 63 countries, with 19 delegations confirmed, marking a 73% increase from last year.
Fringe Programme Highlights
This edition introduces four new guiding themes: NextGen, Palette, Connector, and Go-Green. Key sessions include:
Future & Textile Zone (NextGen): AI and material innovations led by Ms Anja Bisgaard Gaede, CEO of SPOTT trends & business .
Designer & Guided Tours (Palette): Curated tours by Ms Camilla Rudnicki (Denmark) .
Econogy Forum (Go-Green): Sustainability and tech insights from experts across China, Hong Kong, Italy, and the US.
Home Textiles x Interior Decoration Summit (Connector): Strategic discussions with regional insights from Colombia, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
Additionally, the 2026/27 China Home Textile Trend Area will preview domestic design and consumer trends, complemented by market strategy seminars and the 11th Home Furniture & Textile TOP Business Matching.
Organisers:
Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, the Sub-Council of Textile Industry (CCPIT), and the China Home Textile Association (CHTA).
More information: www.intertextilehome.com
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