Steady business, new discoveries and a number of networking amongst global industry, one of the largest apparel fabric & accessories trade fair closed its doors with a marvelous exhibitor record. Recorded were 3341 exhibitors from 26 different countries from around the world. The audience showed about 5.9 % increase on 2016. On the other hand the buyer number remained steady this edition, with around 71000 visitors from 103 countries and regions attending. This included buyers from the concurrent Yarn Expo, CHIC and PH Value fairs who also attended Intertextile Shanghai.
As said by Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd “This fair is one of the most important events for the worldwide textile market, and the strong business results for exhibitors and buyers this edition once again validates this. The amount of new business that was generated here this week, as expressed by many exhibitors, was the most pleasing aspect for us. This is due in part, we believe, to our efforts over the last few editions to improve the quality of buyers sourcing at the fair, as well as a strong focus on our product zones which target the growth areas of the market. We have also continued our work with the venue to ensure service standards continue to improve, which has provided a more conducive environment all-round for business to take place.”
At the same time the returning American buyer Steven Fuller, Director Men’s Woven’s, Tommy Bahama, was at the fair to source unique and innovative fabrics. “I have been to many of the previous editions and I can confidently say that this is one of the most comprehensive sourcing platforms for our company to gain business contacts. There is no place in the region that has this many suppliers to choose from. I met with companies who develop their own fabrics, and have also had the chance to speak with the product developers which is helpful in explaining the nature of their product. This also makes Intertextile a central meeting hub for key industry players. This edition we connected with over 20 suppliers, while having already placed orders with four of them, including from China, Korea and Taiwan. Overall, I am very pleased with the fair and like every year, it is able to fulfill our sourcing needs. We will most definitely be back again this October.”
The exhibition was organized by the Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; and the China Textile Information Centre. According to the sources that the next edition, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition 2017, will take place from October 11-13, 2017. For more details visit www.intertextileapparel.com.
