As an established global flagship for apparel sourcing, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition 2021 has attracted a diverse line-up of global companies to join the show and seize business opportunities in China’s recovering textile market. From the finest European fabrics to inspirational design patterns, international exhibitors will satisfy visitors’ sourcing needs with quality products and extensive offerings. The show will be held between 17 – 19 March 2021 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, alongside Yarn Expo Spring, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles, CHIC and PH Value.
According to recent government statistics, China’s economy grew 2.3% in 2020 compared to a year earlier, becoming the only major economy in the world to achieve positive GDP growth. The country’s quick-paced recovery from the pandemic is a confidence boost for the global industry, allowing Intertextile Apparel to be held this month. In particular, it gives international companies an opportunity to accelerate their business recovery by participating at a physical trade show.
This edition, exhibitors from Argentina, Denmark, Ethiopia, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey and the UK are taking part. Visitors will also be able to source from country and region pavilions from Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and Taiwan, along with the Korea Textile Centre group pavilion. In addition, Chinese exhibitors will be grouped by product-end use.
“We are extremely grateful for the support of our international exhibitors in spite of the challenges posed by the pandemic. The diverse line-up this edition allows us to ensure diversified supply chain options for our visitors. Given that many trade fairs around the world are affected, Intertextile going ahead in March means that the fair will serve as the main trading platform for the textile industry for the spring / summer season, both in an online and in-person format,” said Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.
For buyers who cannot attend the fair in person, Intertextile’s online business matching platform, Connect PLUS, will be accessible two weeks before and four weeks after the fair. With a database of over 4,500 global exhibitors and buyers as well as AI-driven matching recommendations, users can search for products, chat via instant messaging and video call functions, and schedule online or onsite meetings. Online exhibitors can also join the fair’s Hybrid Showcase to display their products for onsite buyers to touch and feel. Complemented by the Intertextile mobile app, live-streams and webinars, these digital solutions maximise product exposure for exhibitors while enhancing sourcing efficiency for buyers.
