Source: www.fibre2fashion.com
Spring’s doubling of international visitor numbers was followed by another strong rise at the recent Autumn Edition, with overseas participants at both declaring the fair back in business. Following that success, the organisers have announced that the next Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition will take place from 11 – 13 March 2025. Highlights at the upcoming Spring Edition include the Intertextile Directions Trend Forum for Spring / Summer 2026, the return of Econogy Hub and the Digital Solutions Zone, as well as an expansive fringe programme that will amplify the themes apparent across the fairground.
Returning to the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the upcoming show will focus on several pillars: fashionable fabrics and accessories, functional fashion, sustainability, digital transformation, as well as industry trends and design.
The fair’s Digital Solutions Zone is also set to return, with offerings ranging from design systems and software to AI-powered fabric search, AI pattern generation, and 3D visualisation tools. Other key zones will include Accessories Vision, Beyond Denim, Digital Printing Zone, Functional Lab, Premium Wool Zone, SalonEurope, and Verve for Design.
Key features and figures pointing to fair’s global importance. The Spring and Autumn Editions in 2024 both welcomed increases in overseas participation – strong indications of the fair’s and industry’s resilience post-pandemic. Participants along the value chain welcomed the change as a return to business-as-usual for the trade fair, with many signalling their intent to join the Spring Edition in 2025.
