Intertextile Shanghai Yarn Expo 2023 is a leading sourcing platform to both exhibitors and visitors. Suppliers from Asian and European countries showcase their latest collection of natural and blended yarns including cotton, wool, flax / regenerated flax, and man-made fibres and yarns, as well as specialty products including elastic, fancy and blended yarns.
Over 500 exhibitors are expected to gather at the Yarn Expo Autumn 2023 from August 28–30, 2023. The three-day show will gather in Hall 8.2 at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Shanghai). As Asia’s largest and most comprehensive yarn and fibre trade platform, the fair is set to leverage China’s strengths as a dominant player in the global yarn market, while also attracting major overseas suppliers.
By showcasing innovative yarn and fibre products as well as eco-friendly cotton, and green products across its 27,000 sqm of exhibition space, the fair will illuminate future trends and stimulate market growth. Along with the fair’s six other major zones, specifically Cotton Yarn, Chemical Fibre, Fancy Yarn, Linen and Ramie Yarn, Wool Yarn, and Cashmere Yarn, the Overseas Yarn Zone will house over 100 global suppliers from 14 countries and regions including Bangladesh, Belarus, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, Singapore, Taiwan, The Netherlands, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam, organiser Messe Frankfurt said in a press release.
Major highlights include the India Pavilion, Uzbekistan Pavilion, and Pakistan Zone.
The India Pavilion, which is organised by Texprocil, will be returning for the first time since 2019. The pavilion presents over 40 exhibitors showcasing a wide range of products, including pure cotton carding, pure cotton combing/compact spinning, woven yarn, air-jet yarn, fancy synthetic filament yarn, Lysell linen, Modal linen, Tencel, viscose, polyester, and polyester cotton.
The Uzbekistan Textile and Garment Industry Association have joined hands to present their debut Pavilion named ‘Made in Uzbekistan’, showcasing high-quality Uzbekistani cotton yarn.
The Pakistan Zone features seven leading suppliers including Abtex International with fancy yarns, and Fabcot International, a specialist in cotton yarns and greige with organic cotton.
Other key exhibitors from different countries and regions include Arkema France (France), Everest Textile (Taiwan), PT Elegant Textile Industry (Indonesia), and Texvista International Pte Ltd (Singapore).
Increased international participation from both exhibitors and visitors gave the industry a major boost at the previous spring edition.
Yarn Expo provides us with a platform to maintain relationships with long-term customers, exchange ideas with partnering brands, and reach out to new clients. As a matter of fact, we have established many new contacts here this year, and many of them are overseas customers who are interested in products that are low-carbon, eco-friendly, and renewable,” said Mingxia Chen, deputy director of the marketing department, Dongfang Shenghong.
Featuring more than 100 companies, such as Changzhou Kehong, Shandong Dashing, and Shanghai Jin Dun, the Fancy & Specialty Yarn Zone will showcase the most fashionable in-season yarns.
As one of the most prominent sourcing hotspots, the Natural Cotton Yarn Zone gathers nearly 50 cotton spinning enterprises such as Fujian Jintai, Litai Xingshi, Wuxi No.1 Cotton Mill Textile Group, Zhenlun, and Zhongtai. The zone will focus on promoting a wide range of high-purity cotton and blended yarns, as well as high value-added yarn products.
As part of its effort to enhance visitors’ experience, the fair continues to offer a broad spectrum of fringe events designed to provide information about industry trends, technologies, and market developments. Major events include the New Fibre New World – Textile Materials Innovation Forum (A151), the Reborn – China Fibre Zero Carbon Action Display Zone (C108), the Tongkun – China Fibre Fashion Trends Display Zone (C110), the China Fibre Fashion Trends Display Zone and Forum (G108), and a wide range of product launch conferences.
Facts & figures
| Date | 28 – 30 August 2023 |
| Venue | National Exhibition and convention Centre (Shanghai) 111 Laigang Road, Shanghai China |
| Opening Hours | 09:00 to 18:00 |
| Exhibition Space | 26,000 sqm gross (Figures of 2021 fair) |
| Number of visitors / countries & regions | 13,037 (from 28 countries & regions) (Figures of 2021 fair) |
| Number of exhibitors / countries & regions | 429 (from 7 countries and regions) (Figures of 2021 fair) |
Product Groups
Fibres
• Natural fibres (cotton, wool, silk & flax/ ramie)
• Man-made fibres (regenerated & synthetic)
• Specialty fibres
Yarns
• Natural & blend yarns (cotton, wool, silk & linen/ ramie)
• Man-made & blend yarns (regenerated & synthetic)
• Elastic yarns
• Fancy yarns
• Specialty yarns
Who should visit
• Garment manufacturer
• Trading company
• Import & export corporation
• Wholesaler
• Agent
• Department store
• Retailer / chain store
• Trade association, organization, textiles institutes press
• Home textiles related companies
• Designer, interior designer
The Yarn Expo Autumn will be held concurrently with Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition, CHIC, and PH Value. The four fairs will bring the fibre and yarn, apparel fabrics and accessories, fashion, and knitted garments industries together under one roof, with the resultant synergy allowing exhibitors and buyers to maximize their business opportunities.
Yarn Expo Autumn is organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT.
