Spring’s doubling of international visitor numbers was followed by another strong rise at the recent Autumn Edition, with overseas participants at both declaring the fair back in business. Attributing the fair’s recent success to its extensive offering, Ms Wilmet Shea, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, said: “Our two shows this year attracted nearly 8,000 exhibitors from 29 countries and regions, whose huge range of products offer so much to international buyers. But this show is more than just the world’s largest apparel textile sourcing platform – it’s one of the best platforms for discovering the latest trends and innovations, and for industry players to exchange ideas. At our upcoming Spring Edition we will continue building on the digital and sustainable themes of our fringe programme and strengthening our new Econogy Hub and Digital Solutions Zone, to give forward-thinking exhibitors the best chance of attracting relevant buyers and promoting industry evolution. Additions such as these ensure Intertextile remains the global hub for networking, green progress, and insights-based sourcing.”

Returning to the National Exhibition and Convention Centre (Shanghai), the upcoming show will focus on several pillars: fashionable fabrics and accessories, functional fashion, sustainability, digital transformation, as well as industry trends and design.

The fair’s Digital Solutions Zone is also set to return, with offerings ranging from design systems and software to AI-powered fabric search, AI pattern generation, and 3D visualisation tools. Other key zones will include Accessories Vision, Beyond Denim, Digital Printing Zone, Functional Lab, Premium Wool Zone, SalonEurope, and Verve for Design.

Other upcoming shows:

• Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies: 26 – 28 February 2025, Ho Chi Minh City

• Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics / Yarn Expo Shenzhen: 11 – 13 June 2025, Shenzhen (Futian)

• Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition / Yarn Expo Autumn: 2 – 4 September 2025, Shanghai