The Spring Edition of the global apparel flagship fair Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics concluded on March 8 after three days of fostering cross-border business and facilitating various Spring/Summer 2025 fashion forums.
With the government's relaxation of visa requirements, the event witnessed a significant surge in international exhibitors by 22.9 per cent compared to the previous edition, drawing nearly 90,000 visitors from 116 countries and regions. International visitor numbers soared by 99 per cent, with an impressive 87% returning on Days 2 and 3, reflecting strong sourcing intent.
Spanning 190,000 sqm and seven halls at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the fair experienced high domestic buyer demand, particularly for luxury, sustainable, and functional textiles. The top visiting countries and regions included Korea, Hong Kong, India, Russia, and Japan, with over 100 buyers from industry associations representing various nations. Notably, pavilions and zones from France, Italy, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Türkiye garnered significant attention, alongside group pavilions from key players like Korea Textile Center, Lenzing, and OEKO-TEX®.
New exhibiting countries brought diverse products to the spotlight, such as Ethiopia's sustainable fabrics, Peru's cotton knitted garments, and Spain's fashion and interior pattern designs. Exhibitors praised the renewed ease of doing business and the robustness of the domestic market.
As the apparel fair coincided with other textile-related events, including Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition, Yarn Expo Spring, CHIC, and PH Value, it offered a comprehensive platform for networking and business opportunities across the entire textile value chain.
Organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT, and the China Textile Information Centre, the fair showcased the dynamism and innovation of the global apparel and textile industry. Future editions promise to continue this tradition of excellence, with upcoming shows scheduled in Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Vietnam.
