With numerous overseas exhibitors looking to take advantage of the burgeoning regional textiles market the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics-Spring Edition 2015 took off in China. This edition has a number of country and region pavilions from Asia. And there were many returning pavilions from Japan, Korea, Pakistan and Taiwan, as well as the Texprocil Pavilion from India. These are in addition to the recently announced Portugal Pavilion, Germany and France zones, and Milano Unica Pavilion from Italy.
The ongoing fair is taking place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai for the first time. The hall is almost double in size compared to the exhibition area of last year’s spring edition. More than 2,000 exhibitors are displaying their latest collections at the venue, over 35 per cent increase compared to 2014.
After an absence, the Japan Pavilion returned this spring. The pavilion has around 20 exhibitors and is organised by Japan Fashion Week Organization. The Korea Pavilion also returned after appearing at both editions of the fair in 2014. Over 90 exhibitors are showcasing a wide range of man-made and functional fabrics. Organised by the Korea Fashion Textile Association (KFTA), the exhibition space has expanded by nearly 50 per cent compared to last year.
Taiwan suppliers have a strong reputation for quality and innovation, and around 50 exhibitors at the Taiwan Pavilion are displaying their latest accessories, cotton, denim, embroidery, jacquard, knit, lace, polyester, spandex, wool blends and woven fabrics. Shifting focus to South Asia, India is represented by the Texprocil Pavilion, organised by The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council, and is showcasing a wide range of cotton fabrics and yarn. this year’s Pakistan Pavilion with seven exhibitors is dedicated to cotton fabrics for casual wear and jeans wear. The pavilion is organised by the Commercial Section of the Embassy of Pakistan.
As demand continues to grow in the Chinese textiles industry for premium European products, the fair is also displaying leading apparel fabrics and accessories suppliers from SalonEurope and the Milano Unica Pavilion. Over 2,000 domestic and international exhibitors are participating in the fair this year. The Milano Unica Pavilion has developed a reputation for showcasing only the best of the best from Italy, and this year is no exception. Around 120 producers are presenting their latest collections of premium apparel fabrics and accessories for ladies and men’s wear. Making a repeat appearance at the Spring Edition is the Portugal Pavilion, organised by Associacao Selectiva Moda, which has over 10 exhibitors showcasing high-quality shirting fabrics. Also in SalonEurope is the France zone, which after a strong showing at the Autumn Edition 2014, has made its debut at this year’s fair.
