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Messe Frankfurt
 
Showcase to buyers searching for innovation at Functional Lab

There has been a growing focus on fitness, wellness, and athleisure wear in China. According to JP Morgan & Chase report, in 2023 the country’s predicted sports goods sales will grow by a more-than-healthy 54%.

With so much active consumer purchasing, hosts of buyers will be on the lookout for the next wave of functional products. And Functional Lab will be the first place they look.
 
Our topics for you:
 
Key functional fashion trends in the Chinese market  
Why to choose Intertextile Apparel  
Previous exhibitor’s testimonial   
Mark your calendar for other upcoming textile fairs   
Important notice   
Concurrent shows   
Secure your booth now   
 
Key functional fashion trends in the Chinese market
Key functional fashion trends in the Chinese market

Athleisure is a fast-developing trend in China, due to its hybrid appeal, with pure sportswear also on the rise as the country’s population takes to its abundance of courts, fields, and hiking trails. According to the platform’s 2022 report, 42.2% of Douyin (Chinese TikTok) users yearn for outdoor activities, including fishing, camping, hiking, and surfing.

As a result, consumers are purchasing clothes with various outdoor-friendly functional qualities, such as waterproof, sunproof, elastic, and breathable. In addition, there’s a growing focus on sustainability and ethical consumption, with eco-friendly practices and circular fashion models beginning to drive the market.
 
Why to choose Intertextile Apparel
Why to choose Intertextile Apparel

Well-known as the global platform to source a wide range of functional and sustainable apparel, the fair has a dedicated zone to put your business in the path of key buyers. 15% of exhibitors listed their products at functional at the previous Autumn Edition, with prominent players at Functional Lab including Hyosung, LYCRA, Nilit, Toray, Toyobo, Unifi, Xlance, and more.

Showcase your innovations and catch market momentum – book your booth today.
 
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Previous exhibitor’s testimonial

“This is the first time we have joined Intertextile Apparel. It is a massive show, bigger than any of the shows that I've been to in the US. The textile industry is still extremely tactile, you have to be able to look, touch and feel to be able to make a final decision. For brands, it’s difficult for them to look at a polymer chip and identify the next fashion, which is why we work with our various fabric mill partners to display their fabrics here at Intertextile Apparel, so that various designers and product integrators can see and feel the different colours and types of fabric that can be made with nylon 66.”
Jamie Haseltine, Business Director, Ascend Performance Materials, USA
 
Mark your calendar for other upcoming textile fairs
 
Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT)
 
Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT)
28 February – 1 March 2024
Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
 
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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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Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd
Mr Jimmy Chan / Ms Kathy Lai
Tel: +852 2238 9999 / 9963
Email: textile@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com