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Fashion Value Chain
5 days ago
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- Fashion Value Chain
Shenzhen Fairs Spotlight Sustainable Textile Innovations
Next week, Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo Shenzhen will return from June 11–13 at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (Futian), placing sustainability and innovation at the heart of Asia's fashion sourcing ecosystem. Held alongside PH Value and the BIRD Fashion Fair, the events will host global exhibitors, highlight cutting-edge products, and feature fringe events promoting environmentally conscious and technologically advanced solutions. Ms. Wilmet Shea, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, stated, 'These platforms help accelerate the textile sector's transformation towards sustainability and collaborative innovation.' Key highlights include: Debut Zones : Fashion Gallery and The Closet—featuring sustainable designs, tech-infused textiles, and presentations by AiDLab, HK Fur Federation, Mint Studio, and others. Fringe Forums : 30+ sessions covering design trends , AI in fashion , supply chain resilience , and digital innovation via Textile Dialogue and Talking Point stages. Intertextile Forum : Theme—'Supply Chain Restructuring: Digital Intelligence-Driven Resilient Breakthrough.' Yarn Expo Shenzhen : Leading yarn innovators like Consinee Group and Perino by Woolyarns will unveil eco-luxury fibres and blends. Innovation Forums: Textile Materials Innovation Forum and China Fibre Fashion Trends Display Zone will focus on next-gen yarns and applications. The fair will also spotlight regional strengths through pavilions from Changshu, Fujian, Huzhou, Shaoxing, and Shengze, while the International Zone (Hall 1) will gather global exhibitors. To avoid onsite delays, organisers encourage pre-registration for quicker access.
Fibre2Fashion
03-06-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Intertextile & Yarn Expo Shenzhen to promote green, innovative tech
Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo Shenzhen, held concurrently with PH Value and BIRD Fashion Fair, will be a focal point for innovative fashion across the fashion spectrum at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (Futian). From 11 – 13 June, in Halls 1 and 9, numerous global exhibitors will showcase a multitude of trendy upstream and downstream products, offering visitors a comprehensive sourcing experience. Spotlighting technological advancement and eco-friendliness, the fairs' fringe programme will feature insightful seminars and forums led by industry experts, aiming to facilitate knowledge sharing and the adoption of transformative technologies and practices. Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo Shenzhen, to be held from June 11â€'13, 2025, will spotlight innovation, sustainability, and technology with global exhibitors, new zones like Fashion Gallery and The Closet, and 30+ seminars. Highlights include digital fashion, AI trends, and eco-solutions, with Yarn Expo focusing on sustainable yarns. Prior to their opening, Ms Wilmet Shea, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, emphasised the importance of these shows: 'Intertextile Shenzhen and Yarn Expo Shenzhen represent significant opportunities for companies to embrace the shift towards sustainability and innovation within the apparel textile sector. These events are designed to boost collaboration among industry players, enabling participants to effectively navigate the evolving market landscape. With a rich lineup of exhibitors and an engaging fringe programme, we aim to inspire actionable change and promote forward-thinking solutions that benefit both businesses and the environment.' Key features of the fair include the debut of two new zones: Fashion Gallery and The Closet. Fashion Gallery will present an extensive selection of ladieswear, casual wear, functional wear & sportswear, lingerie, and original fabrics and designs, as well as technology-infused textile solutions. AiDLab and Nano and Advanced Materials Institute have also confirmed their participation in this dedicated space. Under Fashion Gallery, the Closet will offer fashion designers and garment manufacturers a unique platform to present their cutting-edge creations, nurturing creativity and innovation. The booths will feature the Sustainable Fashion and Apparel Association (SFAA) with a focus on green fashion and sustainable materials, the Hong Kong Fur Federation (HKFF) showcasing award-winning sustainable fur designs, and Mint Studio highlighting young designers. Design, technology and sustainability: key discussions at Intertextile Shenzhen At Textile Dialogue (Hall 1) and Talking Point (Hall 9), 15 seminars, forums, and panel discussions will take place, featuring 30+ seminar sessions designed to keep visitors up to date with the latest insights and innovations. A particular highlight is the Intertextile Forum, themed 'Supply Chain Restructuring: Digital Intelligence-Driven Resilient Breakthrough', which will bring together global industry leaders to explore how the textile sector can adapt to current economic challenges amid changes in global trade rules and US tariff policies. Additionally, the fringe programme will cover four important themes: Design and Trends, Technology and Solutions, Market Information & Business Strategies and Econogy Talks. Highlighted events include: Textiles Forecast S/S 2026 (Design and Trends) – this presentation by WGSN will explore macro trends and consumer insights to predict the key textile trends for this season. – this presentation by WGSN will explore macro trends and consumer insights to predict the key textile trends for this season. Reimagining Fashion Through AI, Identity and Immersive Commerce – From Avatar to Aisle – How Digital Fashion, 3D Assets, and AI Tools are Shaping the Next Generation of Retail – LIVVIUM will explore how digital fashion is evolving, powering innovation across design, retail, and consumer engagement. – LIVVIUM will explore how digital fashion is evolving, powering innovation across design, retail, and consumer engagement. 2025 International Textile Industry Digital Application Trend Forum will focus on the impact of digitalisation, sustainable practices through Artificial Intelligence (AI), advancements in fabric defect detection, and future trends in intelligent software integration within the textile industry. will focus on the impact of digitalisation, sustainable practices through Artificial Intelligence (AI), advancements in fabric defect detection, and future trends in intelligent software integration within the textile industry. Sustainable Textile Products and Solutions (Econogy Talks) – Intertek Group will introduce global sustainable textile strategies and the Ecodesign Directive, focusing on strategies within the European Union and relevant industry solutions. In addition, cities from across China have organised domestic pavilions that will display the various applications of their suppliers' textile products. These include Changshu, Fujian, Huzhou, Shaoxing and Shengze. Yarn Expo Shenzhen's exhibitors set to highlight sustainability and functionality Taking place concurrently in Hall 1, Yarn Expo Shenzhen will present downstream industry players the opportunity to penetrate the South China and wider Asia-Pacific markets. Products on show will emphasise eco-friendly and innovative yarn and fibre options, including cashmere yarn, chemical fibre, cotton yarn, fancy yarn and wool yarn. Key exhibitors include: Consinee Group Co Ltd – the company specialises in cashmere, recognised for its fine, soft fibres and good warm retention. With an average micron count of 15.2μm to 15.8μm, its cashmere is among the most precious materials in the market. Consinee has established itself as a global leader, supplying more than 15% of the world's cashmere yarn. – the company specialises in cashmere, recognised for its fine, soft fibres and good warm retention. With an average micron count of 15.2μm to 15.8μm, its cashmere is among the most precious materials in the market. Consinee has established itself as a global leader, supplying more than 15% of the world's cashmere yarn. Perino by Woolyarns (New Zealand) – a premium yarn brand known for its innovative blends, particularly its sustainably sourced New Zealand Brushtail Possum fibre combined with luxurious cashmere or merino. Perino represents engineered luxury, offering yarns that are lighter and more exquisite than natural fibres alone. Beyond the broad exhibits, Yarn Expo Shenzhen's nearly 20 product presentations and seminars will provide valuable opportunities for industry players to learn about the latest developments and trends in an ever-changing global market, with numerous exhibitors focused on maximising their marketing platforms. In addition, the show will once again welcome the New Fibre New World – Textile Materials Innovation Forum and the Tongkun – China Fibre Fashion Trends Display Zone. Across both shows, exhibitors from 14 countries and regions, including China, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, Vietnam and more, will showcase the full spectrum of fibres and yarns, fabrics, garments, and accessories covering ladieswear, casualwear, denim, suiting and shirting, functional wear and sportswear, as well as swimwear and lingerie. Overseas exhibitors will primarily be concentrated in Hall 1's International Zone. The 2025 editions will take place alongside the quality knitwear on display at PH Value and at BIRD fashion fair. In order to enhance efficiency and reduce queuing onsite, visitors to the platform are advised to pre-register for their badge in advance. Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; Messe Frankfurt (Shenzhen) Co Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; and the China Textile Information Center. Yarn Expo Shenzhen is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; China Cotton Textile Association; and China Chemical Fibers Association. Both shows will be held from 11 – 13 June 2025. Upcoming show: Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition / Yarn Expo Autumn 2 – 4 September 2025, 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)
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)
