The Intertextile Apparel Shanghai expo, which will be held from March 17-19, 2021 at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai, is set to offer an all-round, comprehensive sourcing experience this spring. With its diverse product offerings, the fair will display products from denim to accessories and from sustainable to functional fabrics.
Buyers can also take advantage of a range of flexible order services on offer from exhibitors including custom-made services, product-in-stock, and small quantity orders, sample cutting and more, to cater to various sourcing needs. Over 2,500 exhibitors will be joining the fair next week to cover an exhibition area of nearly 160,000 sqr mtr. Every product within the apparel industry from traditional apparel to trending, fashion-forward fabrics, denim, accessories, organic, regenerated and functional fabrics to sustainability services and more, will be showcased at Intertextile Apparel. Special dedicated zones will work to make sourcing efficient and simple for buyers, with every product easily accessible, under one roof, according to Messe Frankfurt.
The popular Beyond Denim zone will welcome 50 exhibitors this edition and can be found in hall 6.2. A highlighted exhibitor, ORTA (6.2-E20), will display a range of denim fabrics with rigid, comfort-to-high stretch, bi-stretch and warp stretch features. And in keeping with the current climate and digitisation trend, ORTA have integrated online features within their HERE4GOOD collection, to enhance the sourcing experience for their customers whilst signalling a future direction for the market, Messe Frankfurt said.
Also located in hall 6.2, over 450 domestic and international exhibitors will make up the Accessories Vision zone showcasing products such as zippers, buttons, hooks, and decorations which complete and add an extra flair to a garment. E K International Development in hall 6.2-E73 is a first-time exhibitor from Hong Kong, which will display all kinds of garment accessories including embroidery, printed and woven labels, hangtags, woven tape and more. Chance Line Industrial in hall 6.2-D70, is a returning exhibitor from Taiwan, which will present its glitter, PET, PU, glow-in-the-dark, and reflective iron-on products at the fair, according to a press release by Messe Frankfurt.
Featuring exhibitors specialising in functional fabrics, fairgoers can find this dedicated zone in hall 5.1. An exhibitor to look out for is Hansk New Materials in hall 5.1-C105 and its range of fabric applications. The company’s Vital Protection application offers durable anti-insect protection, whilst the Health Protection application provides relief against allergies triggered by dust mites such as asthma, eczema, and dermatitis. Lastly, the Hygiene Protection application ensures resistance against a range of microorganisms that can cause odours, staining, deterioration and discolouring. Other domestic functional fabric exhibitors will be housed in hall 8.1, Messe Frankfurt said in a statement.
Gathering together international sustainable fabric and service suppliers from China, Germany, Hong Kong, Switzerland, and the UK, the feature zone will be located in hall 5.1. QIMA in hall 5.1-B12 will offer inspections and laboratory tests for all modern textiles to ensure that products meet quality standards and the requirements of international markets. Hohenstein in hall 5.1-B10 will be a testing service exhibitor from Germany that provides Oeko-Tex certifications, UV standard 801, Hohenstein quality labels, testing, and certification of PPE, and more. Foshan Chicley Textile in hall 5.1-C09 will provide Bluesign and GOTS certified organic cotton, linen, silk, Lenzing Tencel and Lenzing Modal, among others.
