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Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics Autumn 2026

25 August 2026 - 27 August 2026

National Exhibition and Convention Center

Organised by: Messe Frankfurt (HK) Limited

Official Website

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Event Preview / Intertextile Shanghai

26 May 2026

4 minutes

Demographic change is reshaping what functional textiles must deliver, with older consumers driving demand for lighter, easier, and more practical fabric solutions across everyday categories.

Silver-Age Textiles and Pet Sector Innovation Shape Intertextile Apparel's Autumn 2026 Programme in Shanghai

New emphasis on pet textiles, climate-adaptive fabrics, and silver-age applications will define Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition when it returns to Shanghai from 25 to 27 August 2026. The 2026 fair builds on a 2025 edition that drew more than 3,700 exhibitors and 100,000 buyers, guided by four themes: Fashion Forward, Performance Textiles, Sustainability, and Textile Future.

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Amid shifting global trade dynamics, Intertextile Apparel remains pivotal for international suppliers to expand their reach within and beyond China.

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