Namely Bangladesh, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Singapore, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam. Across seven feature zones, buyers will be able to source from a wide spectrum of the latest innovations, with the show floor spanning 27,000 sqm. Major zones include the Cashmere Yarn, Fancy Yarn, Chemical Fibre, Linen Yarn, Cotton Yarn, Wool Yarn, and Overseas Yarn, which includes the India Pavilion and Pakistan Zone. To dive deeper into industry trends, a series of seminars, forums and panel discussions will be held concurrently.

Ms Wilmet Shea, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, expressed: “We are looking forward to bringing the industry together once again at Yarn Expo Spring 2024. With a strong international and domestic exhibitor lineup showcasing the latest yarn and fibre innovations, this show offers unmatched sourcing opportunities for buyers. This show continues to be the ideal platform to discover new products, reconnect with partners and explore collaborations that help drive this sector forward.”

Opening Wednesday, the NECC will be the focal point of the global textile industry as Yarn Expo Spring will run concurrently with four other major textile trade shows, attracting buyers from across the textile supply chain. Accordingly, a diverse mix of international exhibitors have seized the opportunity to showcase:

• Overseas Yarn – over 70 suppliers from 11 countries and regions will display their wide range of up-to-date products, with elements of sustainability spread throughout.
• India Pavilion – organised by Texprocil, the pavilion will feature 30+ of the country’s top suppliers in the cotton yarn industry. Products include: pure cotton carding, pure cotton combing / compact spinning, woven yarn, air-jet yarn, fancy synthetic filament yarn, Lyocell linen, Modal linen, TENCEL™, viscose, polyester, polyester cotton, and more.
• Pakistan Zone – among the 11 suppliers exhibiting are Abtex International, who will feature their decorative yarns, Fabcot International, presenting cotton yarns and unfinished fabrics, as well as Apex Industries, showcasing organic cotton options.

Other notable international exhibitors include Blinks International (Pakistan), specialising in raw cotton, cotton yarn and grey fabrics; PT Bintang Makmur Sentosa Textil Industri (Indonesia), highlighting spinning, weaving and finishing products; and Rütex GMBH (Germany), specialising in all standard yarns to specialties and development-intensive yarns.