+ China, Beijing, China World Trade Centre

+ To date, Yarn Expo China confirms nearly 130 exhibitors

+ India pavilion, organised by Texprocil, returns with 18 suppliers

+Strong focus on cotton and natural blends

A highlight this year is the India pavilion organised by Texprocil which will group 18 suppliers showcasing cotton yarn, blended yarns, mélange yarns, cotton fibre and value added knitted fabrics.

“China has always been and still is one of the important trading partners in India’s textile sector,” commented Mr Ravi Narayanaswamy from Texprocil, The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council which is a non-profit international marketing organisation for manufacturers of cotton yarns, fabrics and garments from India. “Even though we have not participated in any trade fairs in the last five years, we are taking a different approach with the China market and taking part in the best fairs in the region in order to maintain a presence of Indian companies in China,” he added.

Mr Narayanaswamy also spoke of bridging the gap in demand of supplies within the two countries textile industry sectors. “India has a surplus production of cotton and cotton yarns, whereas, in China there is a net shortage of cotton and cotton yarn as required by their spinning and weaving sectors, and we are trying to help connect both countries in order to complement each others strength,” he said.