Comprehensive trade fair for apparel fabrics and accessories is gearing up for its biggest ever spring edition, to be held from March 16 to 18, 2016. Over 3,000 exhibitors from around the world have already confirmed to partake in Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics which will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).

This year’s International Zone is housed in hall 7.2, while domestic exhibitors are in halls 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 8.1 and 8.2. Domestic and international denim exhibitors are grouped together in Beyond Denim (hall 7.2), while Chinese and overseas accessories suppliers are located in hall 8.1. A relatively new addition to hall 7.2 is the France Zone, which expands in size this year after a strong debut showing at the 2015 Spring Edition. Some of France’s leading suppliers have already confirmed to take part

The France Zone is located inside SalonEurope, which is the destination to find high-end apparel fabrics and accessories producers from Europe. Some of the leading brands returning to the fair this year include Miroglio Textile from Italy, Turkey’s Soktas Tekstil and Liberty Art Fabrics from the UK. And a highlight for many buyers at the fair is the Milano Unica Pavilion from Italy, which this year features around 100 of Italy’s best textile producers showcasing their latest collections for women’s wear and men’s wear.

Organised by Japan Fashion Week Organization, the Japan Pavilion returns with over 20 exhibitors, while the Korea Pavilion – with more than 70 participants – features a large selection of man-made and functional fabrics. Organised by the Korea Fashion Textile Association (KFTA), this pavilion expands by over 50 per cent this year due to strong demand for Korean products at previous editions. One of the largest zones at the fair is the Taiwan Pavilion – organised by the Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF) – which houses over 50 exhibitors of accessories, cotton, denim, embroidery, jacquard, knit, lace, polyester, spandex and wool blended and woven fabrics suitable for mass to luxury markets. Rounding out the pavilions from Asia are the Pakistan Pavilion featuring cotton fabrics for casual wear and jeanswear and organised by the Commercial Section, Embassy of Pakistan, and the Texprocil (The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council) Pavilion from India.

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