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Fibre2Fashion
5 days ago
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Intertextile Shanghai Autumn Edition 2025 to highlight sustainability
As the global textile and fashion industry intensifies its focus on eco-innovation, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition will reaffirm its role as a pivotal platform for advancing sustainability. From 2 to 4 September 2025 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the fair will spotlight cutting-edge green solutions, ranging from biodegradable fibres to waterless dyeing methods and the latest certifications, amplifying its commitment to fostering industry-wide sustainability. Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics â€' Autumn Edition 2025 will highlight sustainability with innovations like biodegradable fibres and waterless dyeing. To be held from September 2-4, the fair features the Econogy Hub and Check, aiding buyers in sourcing verified eco-friendly products. Global leaders return to drive dialogue, transparency, and circularity in fashion. With the fashion sector accounting for approximately 10% of global carbon emissions annually, achieving decarbonisation targets remains a pressing challenge throughout the entire textile supply chain. While many fashion companies have pledged to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the path to sustainable transformation remains complex. Intertextile Apparel has long served as a catalyst for industry evolution, providing a vital platform for key players to stay informed about the latest trends, technological advancements, and regulatory developments shaping eco-friendly products and solutions. A key initiative of the fair, the Econogy Hub fosters dialogue and provides a specialised platform for sustainable product and service suppliers, empowering buyers to navigate the movement towards circularity and prepare for a greener future. Following its successful debut with nearly 40 exhibitors at the previous Autumn Edition, industry leaders such as Bureau Veritas Group, Hohenstein, Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), IDFL Laboratory and Institute, and TESTEX have already confirmed their return to the zone. Additionally, bluesign technologies ag (Switzerland), Control Union World Group (the Netherlands), and Itochu Corporation (Japan) will make their Econogy Hub debuts, joining an impressive array of international exhibitors. Speaking from their Econogy Hub booth at last year's Autumn Edition, Mr Marc Sidler, Group CMO at Testex AG, remarked: 'Intertextile is the most important apparel fabrics fair on the planet. The fair has become much greener, you can also see that at our booth, but what remains unchanged is the human interaction – this is the essence of trade fairs. We've seen strong visitor interest in the Made in Green label, which offers transparent supply chain information to end consumers.' Beyond the Econogy Hub, sustainable offerings will be featured across the fairground – notably through exhibitors who pass the Econogy Check, an independent verification tool aligned with over 100 globally recognised certifications and standards covering sustainable supply chains, materials & processes, and strategy & innovation. This comprehensive assessment enhances transparency and helps streamline procurement for buyers prioritising eco-credentials. At the previous Autumn Edition, exhibitors from around the world who passed the Check leveraged their inclusion in the online directory Econogy Finder, to demonstrate their sustainability commitments and attract discerning buyers seeking traceable, environmentally responsible solutions. With several of them set to return to this year's fair, renowned global innovators such as Covation Biomaterials LLC (USA), Fidlock GmbH (Germany), Henglun Textile (Vietnam), Birla Cellulose (India), Lenzing (Austria), Reda (Italy), Taijin Textile (Korea), and Toray Industries (Japan) used the Finder to help facilitate in-person connections. Exhibiting at the same edition in 2024, Mr Gunjan Tarika, Country Head of Birla Cellulose, said: 'For years, our company has been dedicated to empowering a green future. Intertextile is a good platform for us to showcase products and meet more business partners and potential clients. Over the years sustainability has become crucial. Most of the buyers want sustainable products, that's the key thing. Apart from being competitive in price and quality, buyers are also looking into products which are measurable in their environmental impact, such as carbon reduction and water conservation. The Econogy Finder serves as a quick and reliable way to identify genuine sustainable products from trusted sources. First-time visitor Mr Ricky Osborne, Managing Director of Jatu Clothing & PPE, noted its value last autumn: 'For me, the first sourcing concern is sustainability. The Econogy Check offers verification for our clients who usually require independent confirmation of sustainability claims. It saves us time and resources while building trust between traders. My experience at the fair has been fruitful and exceeded expectations.' 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 Autumn, CHIC and PH Value at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), with the venue playing host to the entire apparel textile value chain. Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition will be held from 2 to 4 September 2025. Other upcoming shows: Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics / Yarn Expo Shenzhen 11 – 13 June 2025, Shenzhen (Futian) Yarn Expo Autumn 2 – 4 September 2025, National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai Cinte Techtextil China 3 – 5 September 2025, Shanghai New International Expo Center, Shanghai Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies 26 – 28 February 2026, Ho Chi Minh City Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)
Fashion Value Chain
6 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Intertextile Shanghai Autumn Champions Sustainable Fashion
As the textile industry deepens its commitment to sustainability, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition (Sept 2–4, 2025) will spotlight the latest in eco-innovation, including biodegradable fibres, waterless dyeing, and globally aligned certifications. The event reaffirms its position as a critical hub for fostering sustainability across the apparel value chain. With fashion contributing to nearly 10% of global carbon emissions, the fair provides a platform for dialogue and discovery around net-zero targets, circularity, and green technologies. One of its major features, the Econogy Hub, will return with a robust exhibitor lineup—featuring sustainability leaders like GOTS, Hohenstein, TESTEX, Bureau Veritas, and newcomers like bluesign, Itochu Corporation, and Control Union. The Econogy Check, a stringent third-party verification tool, continues to guide buyers toward certified sustainable offerings. Verified companies, such as Lenzing (Austria), Birla Cellulose (India), Toray (Japan), and Reda (Italy), benefit from inclusion in the Econogy Finder, which simplifies sourcing of transparent and traceable solutions. Returning exhibitor Birla Cellulose's Gunjan Tarika highlighted that today's buyers demand not just affordability and quality, but products with measurable environmental impact, particularly in carbon and water metrics. Similarly, new visitors like Ricky Osborne of Jatu Clothing valued the Econogy Check for speeding up trust-building with clients focused on verified sustainability claims. Co-organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, the event will run alongside Yarn Expo Autumn, CHIC, and PH Value, covering the entire apparel textile value chain under one roof.
Fibre2Fashion
09-05-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Intertextile Shanghai Autumn 2025 to boost global textile innovation
The textile industry is navigating a constantly evolving business landscape, facing various challenges. However, this dynamic environment also presents significant opportunities, fuelled by rising demand from emerging markets, advancements in technology, and shifts in consumer preferences. To help the industry adapt swiftly and identify pathways for growth, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition will open its doors from 2 – 4 September 2025 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). After strong domestic and international visitor increases at recent editions, the fair is on track to cement its role as one of the industry's leading hubs for textile trade and innovation exchange. Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics â€' Autumn Edition returns from September 2â€'4, 2025, offering key growth and innovation avenues in a shifting textile market. The fair will feature zones on sustainability, digitalisation, wool, and prints, attracting global exhibitors and buyers. Its rising international reach cements its role as a major textile sourcing platform. A legacy of excellence: building the fourth decade of Intertextile Apparel The 2024 Autumn Edition marked the show's 30th anniversary by drawing nearly 4,000 exhibitors from 26 countries and regions, and welcoming over 100,000 visitors, with international visitors up 29%. This momentum carried into 2025's Spring Edition, hosting nearly 95,000 visitors from 131 countries and regions, a 17% rise. Ms Wilmet Shea, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, emphasised the fair's continued importance: 'Decade-to-decade, Intertextile's growth reflects its unmatched ability to connect global suppliers with forward-thinking buyers. While the current market is filled with uncertainties and headwinds, the increasing international scope of the fair presents enhanced business opportunities across the entire textile value chain. Our focus on innovation and the latest design trends underscores our commitment to sustainability and digital transformation, ensuring we are well-prepared for what's next. This is true across the fairground, with featured zones such as the Digital Solutions Zone, Premium Wool Zone, and Verve for Design important avenues for buyers to stay updated and on-trend. Meanwhile, our Texpertise Econogy initiative has amplified our commitments to sustainability and digital transformation – both cornerstones of the industry's future.' As one of the industry's largest sourcing platforms, Intertextile Apparel continues to anchor global trends through its diverse zones, including Accessories Vision, Beyond Denim, Functional Lab, and SalonEurope. The 2024 edition also debuted Econogy Hub, dedicated to sustainable solutions, and the Digital Solutions Zone, in response to rapid advancements in AI, blockchain, and IoT redefining supply chains – enhancing traceability, slashing waste through 3D virtual sampling, and optimising logistics via predictive analytics. The Digital Solutions Zone and its related seminar category have subsequently emerged as key options for exhibitors like Quaternion, Shima Seiki, and Symmpix showcasing innovations such as AI-driven demand forecasting, 3D virtual sampling (reducing fabric waste by up to 30%), and digital product passports for ethical sourcing. Mr Herman Chan, General Manager of Symmpix, highlighted the zone's impact: 'This zone aligns perfectly with our direction. We connected with buyers seeking transformative tools – from generative AI for design to personalised production systems. On day one, we engaged clients eager to integrate these solutions into their businesses.' Meanwhile, China's ascent as a global leader in custom clothing production has fuelled demand for luxury fabrics, with individuals and brands increasingly prioritising unique, tailored garments that reflect personal style and craftsmanship. Capitalising on this trend, the previous Autumn Edition's Premium Wool Zone – synonymous with heritage and excellence – and the Milano Unica Pavilion hosted 50 premium wool exhibitors within SalonEurope, including iconic names such as Abraham Moon & Sons (UK), Albini (Italy), Cavallo 1886 (Italy), and Scabal NV/SA (UK), showcasing their top-quality European cloth to meet the soaring demand from Chinese buyers. Speaking at the same edition, Mr Federico Veronese, Sales Manager, S.p.A reflected on over 25 years of exhibiting: 'Intertextile Apparel has been very important for us since we started participating in 1998. Cooperation within the textile industry is fundamental and this show created the first connections with all the Chinese customers. Italy is well-known for its wool; we produce very high-quality, creative fabrics. The Chinese market is extremely important for us and has big potential, therefore we would like to invest more in the future.' The Premium Wool Zone is also moving with the times. With the newly-introduced Functional Suiting Display Area set to make its second appearance at this year's Autumn Edition, exhibitors can further showcase related materials' increasing potential and versatility. In addition, Verve for Design, the hub for emerging trends in patterns and prints, has become a magnet for China's thriving fashion scene, where fresh talent seeks distinctive patterns to elevate their creative vision. Spotlighting studios including Atelier Mineeda (Japan), Longina Phillips Designs (UK), and PHN Studio (Argentina), the zone bridges global creativity with dynamic local demand. Ms Lucia Mu, Pattern Consultant at PHN Studio, noted: 'Intertextile's visitor flow is exceptional. We've connected with domestic and South American clients seeking sustainable designs – many have merged our eco-focused patterns with their own fabrics to create impactful collections.' This autumn, the zone will offer designers and studios from across the globe unparalleled access to apparel manufacturers and emerging brands eager to source innovative prints. 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 Autumn, CHIC and PH Value at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), with the venue playing host to the entire apparel textile value chain. Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition will be held from 2 – 4 September 2025. Other upcoming shows: Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics / Yarn Expo Shenzhen 11 – 13 June 2025, Shenzhen (Futian) Yarn Expo Autumn 2 – 4 September 2025, Shanghai Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies 26 – 28 February 2026, Ho Chi Minh City Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition / Yarn Expo Spring / Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition 11 – 13 March 2026, Shanghai Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)
