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Fulfil your textile needs with functional, innovative products and cutting-edge solutions Preparation is in full swing for the Autumn Edition! With the athleisure trend going strong, Functional Lab will continue to showcase innovative activewear fabrics. Meanwhile, the rebranded Innovation & Digital Solutions Zone will display the latest in digital textile products, complemented by a range of Technology & Solutions fringe events. Read on for more highlights.   Our topics for you   Get your collection moving with smart functional fabrics    Be inspired at The CUBE    Explore the rebranded Innovation & Digital Solutions Zone    Enhance your knowledge in textile Technology & Solutions    Plan your trip

Get your collection moving with smart functional fabrics

Located in Hall 4.1, Functional Lab will feature a wide range of smart, outdoor and sports fabrics, alongside performance textiles and innovative production technology. Key exhibitors include Burlington, Kbtex Warp Knitting Technology, Unifi Textiles (Suzhou), and more.

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Be inspired at The CUBE

Discover The CUBE, the dynamic showcase within Functional Lab! Here, innovation meets functionality as we unveil a diverse array of advanced fabrics and accessories. Explore a range of performance textiles perfect for sportswear, athleisure, and protective apparel. The CUBE is your source of inspiration, where creativity and technology come together to elevate active lifestyles!

Explore the rebranded Innovation & Digital Solutions Zone

The Innovation & Digital Solutions Zone is a specialised area providing the latest solutions in design, manufacturing, and customer experience. Key exhibitors include The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel, featuring their Green Machine that recycles mixed materials. Meanwhile, Shima Seiki will showcase their digital software APEXFiz®, that provides highly realistic fabric simulations, and more.

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Enhance your knowledge in textile Technology & Solutions

Discover the latest technologies and solutions at Industry Insight (Hall 4.1–C131) to keep your business ahead of the curve, by joining our themed seminars! • FORUM | Weaving the Future: Advancing Functional Textiles with Innovative Technologies by The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) 3 September (Day 2): 11:05 – 12:35     • Alkaline Hydrolysis Method for Testing PFAS in Textiles by Mr Richer Yu, R&D Technical Manager, QIMA Limited     • Enhancing Fashion & Textiles through Human-AI Interaction by Professor Calvin Wong, CEO & Centre Director of AiDLab     • Symbiosis of Textiles and Water: The Roadmap from Water Purification to Zero Water Use by Chun Xuan Yang, Director of Business Operations, Guangdong Exponent Envirotech Ltd

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Plan your trip

Before your trip, immerse yourself in the fair – watch last edition’s highlight reels for Functional Lab and the Digital Solutions Zone. Plus, plan your visit with our useful guides below: • Pre-register now • Arrival and stay • Visa arrangements

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Upcoming textile fairs

Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) 26 – 28 February 2026 Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam     Add to Outlook Calendar     Add to Google Calendar

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition 11 – 13 March 2026 National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)     Add to Outlook Calendar     Add to Google Calendar

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