Source: www.fibre2fashion.com
Opening 25 August at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition 2026 prepares to welcome thousands of global industry players for three days of sourcing, networking, and trend forecasting. Spanning 240,000 sqm, this edition will feature over 3,500 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions, providing a comprehensive platform for fairgoers to explore new products, market directions, and business opportunities across the entire apparel textile value chain – with high-potential segments noticeably magnified.
International participation remains a core strength of the fair, highlighted by country and region pavilions from Hong Kong, India, Italy (Italian Trade Agency/Milano Unica), Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Turkiye, alongside the France Zone. New exhibiting countries including Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Malaysia, Nigeria, Norway, Sweden and Thailand will further expand buyers’ access to both emerging and established sourcing destinations.
The fair’s other key pillars will also be represented through focused showcases. Under Fashion Forward, the scent-infused Intertextile Directions Trend Forum will bring the A/W 2027-28 theme A QUEST FOR ESSENCE to life, featuring fabric and accessories samples from zones such as Beyond Denim, Functional Lab, and Premium Wool Zone. Accessories Vision will also present fashion-focused, advanced exhibitors such as Notape International (1.1-E53) and Bostik (1.1-B93).
To enhance business efficiency, this edition’s business matching programme will connect exhibitors with a curated group of around 50 VIP buyers, selected from the fair’s wider VIP buyer base and representing 14 countries and regions, including Australia, Brazil, India, Korea, Spain, the UAE, the UK, and the US. Around 330 pre-scheduled business matching meetings will be arranged according to buyers’ sourcing requirements and exhibitors’ product offerings.
In addition, nine international buyer delegations comprising approximately 180 delegates from Bangladesh, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkiye, Vietnam, and more, will attend guided delegation tours and dedicated matching sessions. To facilitate more opportunities for exhibitors, business matching with domestic buyers will also take place, and the Connect PLUS online platform will support engagement before, during, and after the show.
