And gain business in the growing Chinese functional textile market

With health and wellness gaining traction in recent years, demand for athleisure and activewear has boomed in China. Apparel companies are more actively requesting quality, innovative functional fabrics – and our spring fair’s Functional Lab is the perfect platform for your supply to meet their demand.

The world embraced at-home fitness during Covid, and the popularity of casual, functional apparel reached new heights. More brands, including many up-and-coming domestic labels, are playing in the Chinese athleisure space. No surprises there – the country’s workout population is set to number 560 million people by 2030, according to Mob Research Institute. 

Fitness in China is making gains, and has paved the track for an accelerated demand for functional textiles.

With a dedicated zone for functional textiles, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition puts you in the path of relevant sourcing professionals. At the previous edition, over 20,000 buyers were there to source functional textiles, and over 17,000 were sourcing functional wear, sportswear, or swimwear. Key exhibitors at Functional Lab included HeiQ, Hyosung, LYCRA, Nilit, Toray, Toyobo, Unifi, and more.

Book and pay before 9 December 2022 to enjoy a 5% early bird discount to our spring fair!