Global apparel fabrics and accessories industry’s has begun to focus attention on the 2016 Autumn Edition of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics to be held from October 11 to 13. Over 5,000 exhibitors from more than 25 countries and regions will take part and showcase an all-encompassing range of products across 260,000 sq mt of exhibition space at the Nation Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). To ensure fair participants can easily identify their target suppliers and buyers with so much on offer, a number of well-distinguished product zones will feature again.

In response to the strong growth in global activewear market, Intertextile Shanghai launched its first Functional Lab at the Autumn Edition in 2015. The zone has quickly garnered much attention in the industry, with both exhibitors and buyers praising its effectiveness for capturing the opportunities in this high-potential market. Carrying on from the strong result of the debut edition, the Functional Lab (hall 5.2) is set to return this October. As of this month, two pavilions, organised by INVISTA and Gyeongbuk Natural Color Industry Institute, as well as innovators from China, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan and Korea have already reserved their space to present a spectrum of the latest innovative products.

Just as denim never goes out of style, neither does the design of Intertextile Shanghai’s Beyond Denim hall. The impressive product line-up at Beyond Denim, both domestic and overseas denim manufacturers will reside in hall 7.2 to showcase an extensive selection of denim products, including denim yarns, fabrics, accessories and machinery.