The fair not only offered an assortment of products and solutions from across the globe, but also committed to shaping a greener, more innovative industry at its various fringe events. Speaking at the fair’s conclusion, Ms Wilmet Shea, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, said: “In the global economy sustainability is much more than just a passing trend, and this is especially true for textiles. As a member of Messe Frankfurt’s Texpertise Network, Yarn Expo shares the endeavor to put the eco back in economy. As such, while giving a platform to an array of exhibitors, the fair especially served to promote the concept of the industry’s green transition, with this a strong sourcing requirement for global yarn and fibre buyers. The diverse offerings and increased international participation at the fairground marked another successful edition, attesting to the fair’s capacity to foster upstream industry advancement.”

Intensive Sessions at the Textile Materials Innovation Forum

Seeing a rise in visitor numbers, Yarn Expo Autumn witnessed a nearly 11% increase in visitors attending for two or more days, with a wide range of buyers attracted by the show’s diverse exhibitor composition.

Supplementing a portfolio of natural and man-made products, the fair added a new Silk Yarn Zone this year. Also on show were various quality cotton, recycled and bio-based yarns and fibres with high-functionality, as well as innovative products and solutions which utilised bottle flakes, castor beans, and more.

Simultaneously, the three-day fringe programme gave insights to help guide the industry towards a greener future. At the New Fibre New World – Textile Materials Innovation Forum, intensive sessions were held on how to reduce environmental impact with new technology and materials, as well as the development of high-performance fibres. Specific topics covered bio-degradation, low-carbon traces and more.

Meanwhile, the Tongkun – China Fibre Fashion Trends 2024/2025 Display Zone also kept exhibitors and visitors up-to-date with the latest fashion trends, allowing industry players to strike a good balance between the pursuit of style and care for nature.

Other upcoming shows:

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

• Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, Spring Edition, 11 – 13 March 2025, Shanghai

• Yarn Expo, Spring Edition, 11 – 13 March 2025, Shanghai

• Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles, Spring Edition, 11 – 13 March 2025, Shanghai