Upgraded Zones & Fashion Insights

In a rapidly transforming textile and apparel business environment, staying competitive demands early access to emerging trends, cutting-edge technologies, and strategic knowledge. From 2 – 4 September 2025, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition will once again serve as a premier global trade platform. This year’s edition introduces upgraded zones, expanded display areas, and a richer fringe programme designed to deliver an immersive sourcing and networking experience. Participants can expect a dynamic lineup of forums, seminars, and expert-led sessions, offering valuable insights for industry leaders shaping the next phase of fashion.

Key Exhibition Highlights

Functional Lab (Hall 4.1):
Addressing the rising demand for performance-driven and athletic-inspired textiles, this zone presents a diverse selection of innovative activewear fabrics, smart textiles, outdoor materials, and sports fabrics. Leading exhibitors, including Burlington, Kbtex Warp Knitting Technology, and Unifi Textiles (Suzhou), will showcase advanced solutions. The CUBE display area will further highlight functional fabrics and accessories suitable for sportswear, athleisure, and protective apparel.

Premium Wool Zone:
European exhibitors such as Abraham Moon & Sons, Scop Clarenson, Thomas Mason, and Yunsa will showcase premium collections tailored for high-end fashion. Within this zone, the Bespoke Performance area (formerly Functional Suiting Display Area) will display luxury suiting, shirting, and bespoke fabrics, including wool, cashmere, silk, tweed, and worsted blends, combining sophistication with performance.

Innovation & Digital Solutions Zone:
Previously known as the Digital Solutions Zone, this section will spotlight textile technologies, digital innovations, and eco-conscious systems. The zone features HKRITA’s Green Machine, a pioneering recycling system for mixed materials; Shima Seiki’s fabric simulation software; and AiDLab’s AI-powered fashion design and textile inspection technologies. Complementing the exhibits, a series of Technology & Solutions fringe events will explore how digital transformation is reshaping design, production, and consumer experience.

Fringe Programme Highlights

Design & Trends

• Intertextile Directions Trends Autumn/Winter 2026-27: Guided by NeIlyRodi Agency, the “PUSH SENSATION” theme explores contrasts such as gentle vs. raw, classic vs. theatrical, and pragmatic vs. dreamlike. Creative Director Michael Bonzom will provide insights through seminars and Trend Forum Tours.

• FW26/27 Women’s Fashion Forecast: Presented by Ms Benedicte Peaudecerf of PeclersParis, this session will reveal upcoming women’s fashion trends and design inspirations.

Texpertise Econogy

• Econogy Tour: Focused on sustainability, this guided experience will connect visitors with eco-focused exhibitors and innovations.

• Impact Now – Building Greener Supply Chains: SGS-CSTC Standards will discuss sustainable chemical management, recycling, and ESG strategies.

• Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulations (ESPR): Bureau Veritas will highlight eco-design, life cycle assessments, and EPD compliance solutions.

Technology & Solutions

• Human-AI Interaction in Fashion & Textiles: Professor Calvin Wong (AiDLab) will introduce AiDA (fashion design AI) and WiseEye (textile inspection AI).

• Digital Fabric Simulation: Shima Seiki will demonstrate their end-to-end digital product creation software, linking virtual design with physical production.

Market Insights & Business Strategies

• Opportunities in ASEAN Textiles: Hosted by AFTEX, this forum will provide market analysis and emerging opportunities in the ASEAN region.

• UK Textile Industry Outlook: UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) will present insights on future growth and opportunities in the UK market.

Digital Networking Tools

To enhance sourcing, Connect PLUS will enable buyers to refine exhibitor searches, receive AI-driven recommendations, schedule meetings, and sync alerts across WeChat, Facebook, or SMS. Pre-registered visitors will receive automatic access.

Event Information

• Date: 2 – 4 September 2025

• Venue: National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)

• Co-Organisers: Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, Sub-Council of Textile Industry (CCPIT), and China Textile Information Centre

• Held concurrently with Yarn Expo Autumn, CHIC, and PH Value, covering the full apparel textile value chain.

Upcoming related fairs:

• Yarn Expo Autumn – 2–4 September 2025, Shanghai

• Cinte Techtextil China – 3–5 September 2025, Shanghai

• Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles & Textile Technologies – 26–28 February 2026, Ho Chi Minh City

• Intertextile Shanghai Spring Editions – 11–13 March 2026, Shanghai

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