Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics - Spring Edition is set to take place from 11 to 13 March at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), bringing together over 3,100 exhibitors across seven halls. As one of the world’s leading textile trade fairs, the event will highlight fashion fabrics, accessories, functionality, sustainability, and digital transformation.
Wilmet Shea, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, stated that the fair reflects market demands, covering four key industry segments on-trend fashion, functionality, sustainability, and digitalisation. She noted that visitors will have access to cutting-edge products and expert insights into design, technology, and eco-friendliness.
The fair’s fringe programme will feature key discussions on sustainability, technology, and fashion trends. The Econogy Talks will focus on circularity in the textile industry, supply chain legislation, and sustainability challenges. Speakers from Ecocert, Lenzing, Redress, and the Taiwan Textile Federation will share insights on how regulations are reshaping global supply chains. TextileGenesis will lead a seminar on supply chain traceability, and an Econogy Tour will showcase eco-focused exhibitors.
Another important panel discussion, ‘Shaping the Future of Sustainability Through Innovation,’ will include speakers from Eastman, High Fashion, HKRITA, and TextileGenesis, addressing ways to foster cooperation and drive impact in sustainability. The International Textile Industry Digital Application Forum will explore digital transformation in textiles.
Fashion trends will also be a key focus. Ornella Bignami of Elementi Moda will present the Intertextile Trend Forecast for Spring/Summer 2026, highlighting emerging colors, fabrics, and fashion directions. Laurie Pressman, Vice President of Pantone Color Institute, will discuss color influences in her session, "Mind: Blending the Balanced and Bold for a Mind-Bending Vision for Spring/Summer 2026." Bignami will also lead guided tours of the Intertextile Directions Trend Forum, offering visitors a deeper look into the international S/S 2026 I-dentities theme. Additionally, four domestic trend forums will showcase China’s evolving fashion landscape, covering denim, sustainable fashion, fashion focus, and functional textiles.
The exhibition will span 190,000 square meters, with exhibitors from 25 countries and regions. The International Hall (5.1) will feature key zones and pavilions, including France, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Turkiye. Group pavilions will include Ecocert, Korea Textile Center (KTC), and Lenzing.
Domestic exhibitors will be organized by product categories, including ladieswear, suiting, shirting, functional wear, sportswear, casualwear, denim, lingerie, and children’s wear. The fair is co-organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT, and the China Textile Information Centre. It will run alongside Yarn Expo Spring, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles - Spring Edition, CHIC, and PH Value.
