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Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen 2019 opens on Thursday with record number of sourcing options

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Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen 2019 will open from 4 – 6 July at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. The fair will cover halls 6 to 9 with more than 1,000 exhibitors from 11 countries & regions (2018: 971 exhibitors, 12 countries & regions), showcasing a wide range of apparel fabrics and accessories products. Visitors can access the e-catalogue now for a detailed guide, including hall overviews, floor plans and a preview of the products on offer.

With more exhibitors than ever, trade buyers can expect to find an array of options to meet every order need. Product groups include high quality apparel fabrics and yarns, as well as specialised products such as accessories, lace & embroidery, jacquard & dobby, digital printing, silk, wool, functional products, sustainable products and services, and more. The products on offer are suitable for:

  • Bridal wear
  • Casual wear
  • Children & infants wear
  • Functional wear / Sportswear
  • Ladieswear
  • Shirting
  • Suiting
  • Swimwear & lingerie

For more details, view the e-catalogue here, or check the full exhibitor list here.

International highlights

Key industry players from around the world can be found in the Overseas Zone in hall 9. This includes participants in the Fine Japan Zone, the Korea Pavilion and the Taiwan Pavilion as well as a wide array of Hong Kong suppliers and for the first time, new exhibitors M & S Textiles Australia. More highlighted exhibitors include:

  • Duckwoo Corporation, who will showcase silky and acetate-like woven fabrics using high-twisted and eco-friendly yarns.
  • (new) Orientex Precision, who will bring functional and recycled fabrics, including nano-coffee anti-bacterial shirt fabrics.
  • Sahsa Tekstil, who manufacture high-quality, luxury jacquard fabrics.
  • (new) Yonezawa Textile Co-Operative Association, who will feature their traditional hometown specialty of hakama fabrics.

Domestic highlights

  • Shenzhen Julian Textile, who weave and dye high-quality fabrics suitable for underwear, swimwear and sportswear.
  • Haining Sanli Fabric, who will bring fabrics with high elasticity and high wear resistance. 
  • Zhangjiagang Ortex Corporation, who will display functional products suitable for sportswear.

The latest in design and sustainability

Industry experts will discuss everything from fabric trends to sustainability and more. The seminars will each take place in Rose Hall 2, on Level 5 of the fair venue, and simultaneous Mandarin or English interpretation will be available.

  • 2020 Spring / Summer Fabrics China Trends, by CTIC
  • Transparency & Sustainability: The Consumer, The Brands & The Future – OEKO-TEX®, by TESTEX
  • New 2019 Environmental Regulations of European & American Markets and Our Sustainable Solution, by Hohenstein
  • Key Mens’ and Women’s Fabric Trends for A/W20-21, by Creative Placements Asia Ltd

Click here for the seminar schedule, topic summaries and speaker information: 

https://intertextile-pavilion-shenzhen.hk.messefrankfurt.com/content/dam/messefrankfurt-redaktion/intertextile_pavilion_shenzhen/download/SZIT19_Seminar_Schedule.pdf

 

For a preview of Spring / Summer 2020 domestic trends, see the Fabrics China Trend Guide here:

https://intertextile-pavilion-shenzhen.hk.messefrankfurt.com/content/dam/messefrankfurt-redaktion/intertextile_pavilion_shenzhen/download/SZIT19_TrendGuide_2020.pdf

The fair will be held concurrently with the 19th China International Fashion Brand Fair – Shenzhen, which can be found in halls 1 – 4 of the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center.

Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen will be held from 4 – 6 July 2019. This fair is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; the China Textile Information Centre; and the Shenzhen Garment Industry Association.

For more details, please visit: https://intertextile-pavilion-shenzhen.hk.messefrankfurt.com/shenzhen/en.html.


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