Country: China

2017 edition of Yarn Expo Spring, one of the world’s largest fairs for yarn and fibre industry, will be held on 15th-17th March, at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre (Shanghai), China.

Over 275 leading domestic suppliers, up from last year’s 150, will display their products under a number of display zones. The fancy yarn zone will have nearly 50 exhibitors featuring latest collections of creative and trendy fancy yarns, including companies such as Dongguan Jiancheng Textile, Hangzhou Hengniu Fancy Yarn, Jiangyin Haoqiang Textile, Yiwu Heny Imp.Exp and Zhejiang Longyou Chaobao Textile.  

Around 100 of China’s top cotton yarn suppliers and four regional pavilions will exhibit high-end cotton yarns as well as new imitation varieties, such as vortex spinning and differentiated yarns at the Natural Cotton Zone. Quality Wool Zone and Green Linen Zone will appear as the focal point for outstanding wool and linen yarns and fibres.

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Another zone – Colourful Chemical Zone, combined with four theme areas – China Fibre Trend Area 2017-18, Ecology & Functional Area, Fashion & Technology Area and Green & Eco-friendly Area, will host the foremost Chinese fibre brands with a wide spectrum of innovative and eco-friendly low carbon fibres. Located in this zone, Shenghong China Fibre Trend Area 2017-18 will reveal the concept of ‘Fibres Change Life’ through demonstrations of various cutting-edge fibre products and the latest technologies and trends.

The 8th edition of Shanghai International Digital Printing Industry Fair (TPF) will be held from April 19 to 21, 2017 in Shanghai, China. The fair has acquired 24,000 sq. m. of space and is expecting to attract over 230 exhibitors and 16,000 visitors from home and abroad. UBM Asia, Asia’s largest trade shows organizer, and CSTPF team will work in close collaboration to build the most influential and authoritative international exhibition in the field of digital textile printing.

As the most influential digital printing trade fair in Asia, TPF 2017 will integrate overseas media and information to provide the best solutions to the challenges and applications of the digital printing industry.

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Display include digital printing machines, printing consumables, design software and all the products on the supply chain of digital printing related to technology, dyeing, textile digital printing, textile machinery, printing, paper, ink and various printing products facilitating exhibitors to gain more opportunities to identify overseas purchase requirements and acquire overseas orders. Over 25 workshops and technical presentations will be held on more than 30 topics on digital printing market insights and new technology at the fair.

Speedy sampling, green and environmental-friendly, cost-saving digital printing are the catch lines of this year’s edition.

INDA, the US-based Association of the Non-woven Fabrics Industry, has announced that it will co-organize the second edition of the China International Nonwovens Expo & Forum (CiNE). CiNE, which is a platform for domestic and foreign experts and entrepreneurs to have in-depth analysis and new opportunities in the Chinese market. The biennial event is scheduled to be held from June 21-23, 2017, in Shanghai, China.

Along with INDA, The China Nonwovens & Industrial Textiles Association (CNITA), China Council for the Promotion of International Trade’s Sub-Council of Textile Industry (CCPIT-TEX), and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. are also co-organizing this global event. The first edition of the fair, held in 2015, attracted over 4,800 visitors with 85 exhibits displaying the latest technologies and innovations in the non-woven segment.

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It may be noted that China is the world’s largest producer, exporting country and the largest consumer market for non-woven fabrics and in the past decade the country has made considerable progress in non-woven clothing sector. This year’s event will attract thousands of multinationals that supply raw materials, machinery and equipment, non-woven roll or matt goods as well as converters, brand owners, and consultants with a sole focus on engineered materials.

Dave Rousse, President of INDA said, “With the start of the Chinese New Year, INDA is pleased to share that we are again partners with CNITA to co-organize the CiNE show for its second iteration. This non-wovens and engineered materials event advances the interests of our global industry. We invite all organizations in our industry to participate in this expanding event which reaches an important and growing Chinese market.”

The 2017 Spring edition of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics is scheduled to be held from March 15-17. The distinctive product zones well-appreciated by exhibitors for generating more business last year are set to return again this year. These zones include, All About Sustainability, Functional Lab, Premium Wool Zone, Verve for Design, Accessories Vision and Beyond Denim zones.

The event is co-organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT, and the China Textile Information Centre. Many wool and cashmere fabrics exhibitors from Peru and the UK have already confirmed their participation in the fair. Aris Industrial, Beijing Vitality Textiles, Harrisons of Edinburgh, Huddersfield Fine Worsteds, Loa Hai Shing, Merino Brothers and Scabal are some of the exhibitors in this category. Additionally, around 300 domestic and overseas functional fabrics suppliers will also take part in the fair this year.

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While the Premium Wool Zone has been a mainstay of the fair for a number of years now, Beyond Denim is a relative newcomer. This edition’s Beyond Denim is expected to contain around 100 exhibitors from China and abroad, with products including denim yarn, as well as stretch, embroidered, jacquard and knit denim fabrics on offer. Orta Anadolu from Turkey, China’s Advance Denim, Changzhou Henglun Textile, Jiangsu Zhongheng Dyeing & Finishing, Knit Denim Hengliang Textile and Prosperity Textile, while from Pakistan Diamond Denim by Sapphire, Diamond Fabrics and Indigo Textile are amongst those exhibiting.

The ongoing 48th Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/Winter, fashion sourcing platform in Asia, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, China, is witnessing more than 1,500 exhibitors from 21 countries and regions, showcasing the latest fashion designs, garment, accessories, fabrics and sewing supplies.

Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the fashion event features two new zones this year, namely, Fashionable Sportswear which showcases the hottest styles for various sports activities, including fitness and yoga and Denim & Casual Wear that focus on trendy designs for a relaxed lifestyle. Other product zones at the fair are: Cashmere, Wool and Thermal Clothing, Fabrics & Yarn and Men in Style.

There are five pavilions at the fair from India, Indonesia, Japan, Macau and Pakistan. Companies from Italy, Sweden and Pakistan are fair debutants this year, bringing along names such as Italian brand Salto, displaying its eco-leather silver pleated skirt; Swedish company Yves Lansac, showcasing its colourful and fashionable watch and handbag collections; and Pakistani exhibitor Umar Garments Printing, introducing its automated screen printing technology that allows high flexibility and accuracy for producing simple to complex designs with advanced inks.

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More than 20 fashion events are taking place during the four-day event. In addition, the HKTDC and The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) will host a seminar on “Knitting Tech – From Materials to Finishing”.

Also, at the event Asian e-tailer giant Zalora will explore the latest business opportunities of Omni-Channel Retailing, while The Woolmark Company will host the “The Wool Lab S/S 18” seminar to discuss the leading trends for Spring/Summer 2018 and introduce purchasing guides to the best wool fabrics and yarns.

2017 edition of Yarn Expo Spring, one of the world’s largest fairs for yarn and fibre industry, will be held on 15^th-17^th March, at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre (Shanghai), China.

Spread over 18,000 sq. m. of area, nearly 360 exhibitors are attending the event, bringing together some of the world’s highest quality yarn and fibre products such as natural and blended yarns including cotton, wool, flax/regenerated flax, silk, and man-made fibres and yarns as well as specialty products including elastic and fancy and blended yarns.

It may be mentioned here that a number of international suppliers have already confirmed their participation at the three-day event to take advantage of diverse buyer profile. Birla Planet will also make a return to present a series of Birla Spunshades, Birla Micro-Viscose and Birla Micro Modal products.

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Furthermore, the Cotton Textile Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL) will once again organize the Indian Pavilion to feature India’s top cotton yarn and fibre suppliers. Besides, Pakistan Zone will return as well and so will exhibitors from Uzbekistan and Vietnam who will also showcase competitive cotton yarns, elastic yarns and eco products to diversify the sourcing options for buyers.

In addition, a wide range of high quality synthetic, knitting and metallic yarns will be displayed by exhibitors from Indonesia, Korea, Singapore, Slovakia and Thailand to cater to the rapidly growing demand for these products in the global market.