Intertextile Apparel 2025 to Showcase Textile Innovation

30 July 2025: As China’s textile sector shows strong recovery, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition is set to bring global industry players together from 2-4 September 2025. With a 4.2% increase in value-added output and a 5.9% rise in total sales from January to April 2025, companies with over USD 2.8 million in revenue are driving this momentum. The upcoming edition aims to leverage this growth by presenting cutting-edge, sustainable textile innovations to a global audience.

The event will feature exhibitors from regions including China, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, Switzerland, Türkiye, the UK and more – highlighting its global reach and significance in shaping textile trade trends.

Heritage Meets Sustainability:
The event continues its tradition of showcasing companies blending craftsmanship with sustainability. Examples include:

Abraham Moon & Sons (UK): With 185+ years of expertise, the brand launched a fully traceable British wool product in partnership with British Wool and Campaign for Wool.

Alumo AG (Switzerland): Offers certified cotton shirting and luxury fabrics like cashmere and linen with GOTS and OEKO-TEX certifications.

SOALON (Japan): Specializes in triacetate fibres sourced from FSC-certified forests and manufactured under the bluesign® system.

Tech-Led Innovation:
Building on the success of the Digital Solutions Zone, the new Innovation and Digital Solutions Zone will host:

AiDLab (Hong Kong): Showcasing AiDa, an AI-assisted fashion design tool.

Avery Dennison: Displaying RFID, digital ID tech and traceability solutions.

HKRITA: Featuring AI-driven smart garment sorting and sustainable recycling innovations.

Design Meets Function:
Innovative design exhibitors will inspire future collections:

Fidlock (Germany): Known for magnetic fasteners in activewear and gear.

Kipas (Türkiye): Offering eco-conscious denim with high-contrast washes.

Les Dessines (France): Celebrated for vibrant, hand-drawn textile prints.

Buyers can also use Connect PLUS, a digital matchmaking platform offering AI-powered product discovery and direct messaging, integrated with tools like WeChat and Facebook.

Organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, CCPIT-Tex, and China Textile Information Centre, the show will run alongside Yarn Expo Autumn, CHIC and PH Value at the NECC in Shanghai.

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