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Fashion Value Chain
28-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Intertextile Fringe 2025 Champions Design, Tech & Green Focus
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition 2025 is set to elevate the sector's conversation with a redesigned fringe programme, running from 20 – 22 August 2025 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center. Asia's leading home textiles trade show will present a sector-focused, four-theme initiative: NextGen, Palette, Connector, and Go-Green, inviting international experts to foster creativity, sustainability, and strategic growth. NextGen – The Future of Interior Textiles: Led by circular design advocate Anja Bisgaard Gaede, this segment in the Future & Textile Zone will explore next-gen materials and AI-powered innovations. Attendees can experience: A curated display of over 20 sustainable textiles, from waste-derived to bioengineered materials Hands-on textile previews AI demonstrations for efficient design and production A Textile Hunt game with prizes Palette – Celebrating Creative Expression: Guided sessions with renowned designers Camilla Rudnicki (Denmark) and Akiyuki Sasaki (Japan) will explore East-West design synergies, offering valuable insights into textile aesthetics, trends, and functionality. Connector – Building Global Market Bridges: Industry leaders from Colombia, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam will present actionable insights into international partnerships, export dynamics, and textile sector evolution. The Home Textiles x Interior Decoration Summit will address trends like Gen Z preferences, aging-friendly home upgrades, and category innovation. Go-Green – Elevating Sustainable Impact: Professor Yuen of Hong Kong Polytechnic University will lead discussions on green business models and brand transformation. Key presentations include: Patternsfrom Agency (Finland): Manufacturer strategies for a greener future Fu-tex Co Ltd (Hong Kong): Innovation in blackout fabrics via physical weaving Additional highlights include the 31st Intertextile Home Textile Design Carnival, Designer's Pick Awards, 2026/27 Trend Zone, and the 11th Top Business Matching Event. Organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, CCPIT-Tex, and CHTA, the 2025 edition positions the show as a hub for strategic dialogue, cutting-edge design, and actionable sustainability in home furnishings. More info:
Fashion Value Chain
31-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Intertextile Shanghai 2025 Returns with 15+ Zones & New Focus
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition 2025 is set to return from 20 to 22 August at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), offering a dynamic, future-ready showcase of innovations across the home and contract textiles sectors. This year's edition will feature over 15 specialized product zones and an expanded Editor Zone, alongside a refreshed fringe programme centered around four new strategic pillars—Connector, Econogy, NextGen, and Palette. The trade fair continues to position itself as a one-stop sourcing platform for industry professionals, featuring a complete spectrum of home textile categories—from bedding, curtains, upholstery, and sofa fabrics to leather, editors, and design studios. Key Highlight: Enhanced Editor Zone (Hall 5.1) A major attraction this year is the upscaled Editor Zone, showcasing globally recognized design brands and textile innovation leaders. Top participants include: Beijing Ya Da (China) – featuring Christian Lacroix, Designers Guild, Ralph Lauren Hangzhou Antex (SohoCut, China) – Brunomagli, Versace 19.69, Texture Prestigious Textiles (UK) Morphrow (Netherlands) Rioma (Spain) – debuting this year Haining Qianbaihui & Sanxian Weaving (China) Raffinato (USA) Industry veterans note the fair's growing influence. Ms. Ying Gao, GM of Beijing Ya Da, emphasized how the event helped bridge existing and new clientele while responding to evolving consumer trends like eco-conscious materials, smart textile integration, and customization for high-end buyers. Mr. David Zhang, Sales Director at Prestigious Textiles China, echoed the importance of the event in boosting brand visibility and meeting demand for sustainable, functional, and design-forward solutions. Fringe Programme: Now Sharper and Market-Driven The 2025 fringe programme has been restructured into four targeted themes to deepen industry engagement and insight-sharing: Palette – Celebrating creativity and trend curation in interior design Connector – Fostering strategic partnerships and market intelligence NextGen – Exploring emerging tools, materials, and applications Econogy – Spotlighting sustainability innovations and technologies These thematic tracks aim to empower stakeholders with knowledge, networking, and inspiration aligned to current and future market needs. Organisers: Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT, and the China Home Textile Association (CHTA).
