#Exhibitions & Events

2021-08-19

ShanghaiTex2021 moves into a hybrid, online-offline trade exhibition “Textech Inno Week”

In view of the impact brought by the enhanced pandemic control measures towards the textile industry, the organizer has decided to host ShanghaiTex2021 as a hybrid show branded “Textech Inno Week”, debuts November 23 to 26.

Exhibitors can showcase their products on official website www.ShanghaiTex.cn, and attend in-person events in Shanghai, where they can make announcements on their new technologies, engage in business match-making meetings and network in a portfolio of events.

“Textech Inno Week” focuses on the overarching theme of five innovations notably innovative technology, new materials, revolutionary designs, e-commerce business and cross-platform experience. Through a range of online and offline activities, we strive to create a synergistic benefit for the entire industry chain, driving growth and inspiring new development of the textile sector.

Details of “Textech Inno Week” will be announced shortly.

Held in November every odd year, The International Exhibition on Textile Industry (ShanghaiTex) is renowned for its expertise in delivering high quality services and valuable businesses to the textile and apparel sector. For the past 38 years, ShanghaiTex takes pride in upholding its ethos in the ongoing development of the industry technology while taking the initiatives to build up a global exchange platform conducive to textile innovation.

The next edition, ShanghaiTex 2023 is scheduled from November 22 to 25 for its grand opening at Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

The organizer of ShanghaiTex would like to express our greatest gratitude to all longtime exhibitors, new comers, visitors and media for their support. We look forward to seeing you all at “Textech Inno Week”.

SHIMA SEIKI returns to ShanghaiTex

Leading flat knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, together with its Hong Kong and Chinese market subsidiary SHIMA SEIKI (HONG KONG) LTD., will exhibit at the ShanghaiTex 2025 exhibition (Booth No.: Hall N3, Booth A20) held in Shanghai, China this month. This marks the return of SHIMA SEIKI to ShanghaiTex after a 14-year hiatus, its last exhibit at the show having been in 2011.

Textiles Recycling Expo announces collaboration with Future Fabrics Expo for 2026

The Textiles Recycling Expo has entered a major new collaboration with the Future Fabrics Expo which means that both events will run alongside each other at the Brussels Expo, Belgium on 24–25 June 2026. This co-location marks a significant step forward for the textile and fashion industries, bringing together two influential and complementary events under one roof.

Groz-Beckert showcases textile innovation at ShanghaiTex 2025

From December 16 to 19, 2025, the global textile industry will gather at ShanghaiTex at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), where Groz-Beckert will present its latest highlights and innovations across its five product areas – Knitting, Weaving, Nonwovens, Sewing, and Spinning – at Hall N3, Booth A05.

Mimaki demonstrates versatile, simple TRAPIS textile printing at Heimtextil 2026

Mimaki’s textile pigment transfer printing system, TRAPIS, is able to print on a diverse range of fabrics - unlike traditional processes - including natural fibres and synthetic fabrics. The full solution will be shown on Mimaki’s booth (Hall 3.0 Stand A97), as the company returns to Heimtextil to showcase its advancements in sustainable, high quality and efficient textile printing.

The Technology Hub for global denim trends: ITM 2026

The ITM 2026 International Textile Machinery Exhibition, to be held at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul from June 9–13, 2026, brings together groundbreaking technologies in denim production. From smart production systems to eco-friendly raw materials, from digital washing solutions to laser effect technologies, innovations that will shape the future of denim will be showcased for the first time at ITM 2026.

38th International Cotton Conference Bremen: Let´s Talk about Cotton!

The 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen, to be held on 25-27 March 2026 in Bremen’s parliament building on market square, once again sends a powerful signal for professional excellence and international dialogue. The focus is on the latest market trends and technical innovations throughout the entire value chain – from agriculture and quality assurance to processing and the circular economy. With its high-calibre speakers, the conference remains an indispensable forum for anyone involved in shaping the cotton industry scientifically, technically, or economically.