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Yarn Expo Autumn 2024 showcases quality cotton from India and around the world

Cotton remains the most conventional and widely used natural fibre, favoured for its functional properties, such as high absorbency, strength, softness, and colour retention, which allow extensive end-uses[1]. Seeking opportunities in the dominant Asia-Pacific market, India – a major cotton producer – is once again set to make an impression at Yarn Expo Autumn, held from 27 to 29 August in Hall 8.2 of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).
Buyers at Yarn Expo  © 2024 Messe Frankfurt
Buyers at Yarn Expo © 2024 Messe Frankfurt


With cotton also a strong focus for suppliers from other countries and regions, over 40 exhibitors will be in the India Pavilion, displaying their selected cotton, mélange, greige, fancy yarns, and more.

Organised by the reputable Cotton Textile Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL), the India Pavilion will make a strong return to the fair this August, standing tall amongst the over 500 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions. Speaking at the recent edition of Yarn Expo Spring, Mr Murali Balakrishna, Joint Director of The Cotton Textile Export Promotion Council, said: “The continued attendance of Indian suppliers is due to the effectiveness of Yarn Expo as a business platform and the attraction of the vast Chinese market. India's textile industry chain and competitive advantage in quality and price have drawn many buyers to our booth, especially for India's popular twisted cotton yarn. We are grateful for this international platform and the valuable opportunities to expand our exhibitors’ global presence.”

Featuring its largest group of exhibitors in 10 years, the India Pavilion’s 40-strong contingent will showcase their expertise across various yarn and fibre categories. The product scope covers pure cotton carding, pure cotton combing / compact spinning, viscose, blended yarn, synthetic yarn, recycled yarn, organic / BCI yarn, spandex yarn, polyester-cotton blends, and more. Highlighted exhibitors include:

Indo Industries Pvt. Ltd.

Indo is a high-quality cotton textile manufacturer and exporter, supplying 100% cotton to more than 45 countries including Brazil, China, Germany, the UK, and the US. The company offers a collection of yarns and fabrics, and is a recognised two-star export house by India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

Manan Textech Global Pvt. Ltd.

Manan Textech is one of India’s leading vertically integrated textile companies. It manufactures and sources high-quality, certified products across fibres, yarns, fabrics and finished garments for global markets, utilising a wide range of organic and man-made raw materials.

Padwa Worldwide LLP

Padwa manufactures yarn with an in-house capacity of 70,000 spindles. Its mill produces premium 100% cotton, including ring spun, combed, compact, carded, siro cleaned, and knitting yarn that is electronically cleared, with high-quality splice.

Cotton also a strong focus for other global exhibitors

Including those at the India Pavilion, the fair will feature over 200 cotton suppliers. Key exhibitors include:

Heng Feng (HongKong) Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong)

Founded in 2009, Heng Feng sells quality cotton to Southeast Asia, and imports cotton yarns from India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam for Chinese customers, forming a multi-channel supply and marketing chain.

PT. Indo-Rama Synthetics Tbk (Indonesia)

A division of Indorama Corporation, which is one of Asia’s leading chemical companies headquartered in Singapore. The company manufactures a wide range of products including polyester fibre, cotton fibre, and cotton and synthetic spun yarns.

Square Textiles PLC (Bangladesh)

Square develops, manufactures, and markets various yarns for human and industrial use. The company produces cotton yarn, polyester, organic yarn, bamboo yarn and various cotton-polyester blended yarns.

Cotton was in the top two most sought-after product categories at both Yarn Expo Autumn 2023 and Yarn Expo Spring 2024. Together with other in-demand product selections, the upcoming Autumn Edition will continue to serve the industry in its capacity as Asia’s leading international sourcing hub for yarns and fibres.

Yarns of all types are presented at the Yarn Expo  © 2024 Messe Frankfurt
Yarns of all types are presented at the Yarn Expo © 2024 Messe Frankfurt


Yarn Expo Autumn will be held concurrently with Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition, CHIC, and PH Value. The four fairs will bring the fibre and yarn, apparel fabrics and accessories, fashion, and knitted garments industries together under one roof, with the resultant synergy allowing exhibitors and buyers to maximise their business opportunities.

Yarn Expo Autumn is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT. For more details, please visit: www.yarn-expo-autumn.com.

Yarn Expo Autumn will be held from 27 – 29 August 2024.



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