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Dear Sir / Madam,

Intertextile Apparel concludes after strong showing of international and domestic visitors Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition successfully took place from 11 – 13 March at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. During the three-day fair, over 3,100 exhibitors from 25 countries and regions attracted nearly 95,000 visitors from 131 countries and regions (2024: nearly 90,000 from 116), with a 17% increase in international buyers.   Our topics for you:   Recap fair highlights   Business matching: an important feature for VIP buyers   Revisit featured fringe events   Hear from our participants    2025’s remaining apparel textile fairs

Recap fair highlights

Spanning 190,000 sqm, the fair showcased Spring / Summer 2026 apparel trends through a wide range of fabrics and accessories. Econogy Hub debuted at the Spring Edition with a new design and concept, as the fair continues to strive for sustainable textiles and innovation. Three display areas, namely Econogy Hub display area, The CUBE (Functional Lab) and Functional Suiting Display Area (Premium Wool Zone), gave fairgoers added inspiration. And for the first time, the Intertextile Directions Trend Forum included accessories for a more comprehensive sourcing experience.

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Business matching: an important feature for VIP buyers

A special thank you to our overseas buyer delegations, including the Association of Garments, Textiles, Embroidery and Knitting (AGTEK), European American Chamber of Commerce & Industry (EA Cham), Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI), Singapore Fashion Council (SFC), Textile and Fashion Industry Training Centre Pte Ltd (TaF.tc), and Textile Today. Likewise, our domestic buyer delegations took part in special business matching sessions for buyers such as RedNote, Pop Mart, high-end outdoor sports brands, selected premium ladieswear brands, as well as domestic buyers representing trending brands from Japan, Europe and more. Nearly 300 quality matching sessions were held for domestic and international delegations and buyers.

Revisit featured fringe events

Over 50 fringe events took place during the fair, including seminars by exhibitors as well as panel discussions and forums on innovation, sustainability and digital applications. View replays of selected events here. The S/S 2026 colour, fabric and fashion trends were also presented at the Intertextile Directions Trend Forum and in the Trend Guide, and in a special presentation by this year’s lead designer, Ms Ornella Bignami from Elementi Moda.

Hear from our participants

“This is our first time exhibiting at Intertextile Apparel, and it has been very satisfying overall. Particularly, the VIP Tour provided us with an excellent opportunity for in-depth discussions with high-end buyers. What most incentivised our participation was the specially curated Econogy Hub, bringing together sustainable exhibitors. Connected with Econogy Talks, this created an integrated ‘exhibition + seminar’ model, offering a one-stop experience for sourcing and knowledge sharing, and giving more value to exhibitors and buyers.” Ms Karen Chui, Merchandising Manager, Rudholm Group (Econogy Hub exhibitor) “Intertextile Apparel is a platform I know very well, where my team and I can meet many suppliers. The business matching which Messe Frankfurt coordinated was a great help. Sustainability and functionality really stand out at this platform, and we can find more innovations than within our sourcing network. I don’t think online will ever replace in-person sourcing, because in-person you have that human touch and connection.” Mr Ganesh Anantha, VP- Operations, XYXX (VIP buyer)

2025’s remaining apparel textile fairs

Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics 11 – 13 June 2025 Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian)     Add to Outlook Calendar     Add to Google Calendar

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition 2 – 4 September 2025 National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)     Add to Outlook Calendar     Add to Google Calendar

Important notice We would like to kindly remind all fairgoers that the most reliable way to advertise your company at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics is via our official communication channels. Other companies claiming to offer advertising services may be a scam, and it’s important to verify the legitimacy of any company before doing business with them. If you have any concerns regarding this matter, please don’t hesitate to contact us for assistance.

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