Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics-Spring Edition 2014 which took place from March 3 to 5 saw a huge increase in the number of overseas and Chinese buyers. Over 40,000 visitors were reported, a 60 per cent increase compared to the 2013 edition which was held in Beijing. The fair spread over 50,000 sq. mtr and three halls of the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center. Visitors came from 91 countries and the top five overseas buyer countries, excluding Mainland China, were Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, India and the US.

Exhibitors felt that the move to Shanghai was good for business since many trading companies and end-buyers have offices in Shanghai and so do many European and American textile brands. Overseas buyers were also pleased with the added convenience of textile factories in Shanghai and surrounding areas.

Domestic exhibitors say the quality of domestic exhibitors in Shanghai is better because most of them are focused on exports to Europe, the US and Japan. With mixed economic news coming out of China over the last year, exhibitors were pleased to discover that Chinese customers continue to appreciate quality and fashionable products, for which there is increasing demand. 

Next year’s spring edition will be held from March 18 to 20, 2015, at a new venue in Shanghai, while the autumn edition will be held from October 20 to 23, 2014, also in Shanghai. 

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