Press Releases

19 Mar 2026

Intertextile Shenzhen returns in June, slates textile innovation as key driver for South China’s AI and fashion hub

Shenzhen, 19 March 2026. As Shenzhen increasingly positions itself at the leading edge of fashion technology, Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics 2026 is set to align under the umbrella theme of textile innovation. Taking place 9 – 11 June, the fair will give exhibitors a platform to leverage the thriving garment sector of the city and the wider Greater Bay Area (GBA), which integrates AI with elements such as inspection, design, data, and digital transactions. The upcoming show will build on the tech-related momentum of previous editions with the debut of the Innovation Studio showcase and Future Horizons forum.

26 Jun 2025

Intertextile Shenzhen 2025 concludes, reflecting South China’s thriving and innovative fashion landscape

Shenzhen, 26 June 2025. In a vibrant display of creativity and collaboration, Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo Shenzhen successfully wrapped up on 13 June at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (Futian). The fair highlighted South China's immense potential as a hub for fashion and textile innovation, bringing together industry leaders, designers, and innovators to explore the latest trends and technologies. Alongside its comprehensive product offerings, Intertextile Shenzhen introduced two new zones – Fashion Gallery and The Closet, and featured a robust fringe programme unveiling innovative and sustainable insights, including cutting-edge digital fashion solutions. Held alongside PH Value and BIRD Fashion Fair, the fairs drew nearly 40,000 visits from 64 countries and regions, fostering business interactions and reflecting the apparel sector's drive towards a forward-thinking future.

3 Jun 2025

Next week's Intertextile Shenzhen and Yarn Expo Shenzhen fringe events to promote eco-friendly and innovative fashion textile solutions

Shenzhen, 3 June 2025. Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo Shenzhen, held concurrently with PH Value and BIRD Fashion Fair, will be a focal point for innovative fashion across the fashion spectrum at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (Futian). From 11 – 13 June, in Halls 1 and 9, numerous global exhibitors will showcase a multitude of trendy upstream and downstream products, offering visitors a comprehensive sourcing experience. Spotlighting technological advancement and eco-friendliness, the fairs’ fringe programme will feature insightful seminars and forums led by industry experts, aiming to facilitate knowledge sharing and the adoption of transformative technologies and practices.

13 May 2025

Two debut zones at Intertextile Shenzhen showcase quality apparel textile suppliers in South China’s fashion scene

Shenzhen, 13 May 2025. One of South China's leading industry events – Intertextile Shenzhen – is preparing to showcase the latest global fashion trends and innovations from 11 – 13 June at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (Halls 1 & 9). Featuring a lineup of exhibitors from China, Asia-Pacific, and beyond, the fair will unveil a diverse tapestry of fabrics and accessories suited for ladieswear, casualwear, denim, suiting, shirting, functional wear, sportswear, swimwear, and lingerie. The fair's newest zones, The Closet and Fashion Gallery, alongside prevailing product zones and the Japan and Korea Pavilions, promise to open up expansive opportunities for exhibitors seeking to make their mark in the region’s thriving market.

22 Jan 2025

Intertextile Shenzhen returns in June 2025, offering gateway to South China’s fashion landscape

Shenzhen, 22 January 2025. Following the success of the 2024 edition, which welcomed nearly 20,000 visitors from 45 countries and regions, Intertextile Shenzhen will return from 11 – 13 June 2025 at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (Futian). Including several distinct product categories, and with the establishment of two new zones – Fashion Gallery and The Closet – the fair will offer abundant opportunities for industry players from across the value chain to elevate their brands within South China’s ever-evolving fashion landscape.

21 Jun 2024

Intertextile Shenzhen wraps up three days of trend, innovation, and sustainability exchange amongst key Asian textile players

Shenzhen, 21 June 2024. From 5 – 7 June 2024, the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian) was the sourcing hotspot of South China’s apparel textile industry. Nearly 1,000 exhibitors from 11 countries and regions showcased various garment-related products, with major categories covering ladieswear, functional wear, and accessories. Together, Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo Shenzhen 2024 welcomed nearly 20,000 visits from 45 countries and regions, including two buyer delegations from Malaysia and one from the European American Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Witnessing an influx of brands, manufacturers, and regional designers, the apparel fair’s Trend Forum, fringe event venues, sustainability-centric display areas, and key Asian zones and pavilions all proved high-traffic platforms.

31 May 2024

Intertextile Shenzhen & Yarn Expo Shenzhen: fringe events to aid apparel innovation and sustainability initiatives

Shenzhen, 31 May 2024. Across the 60,000 sqm floorspace in Halls 1, 2, and 9 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian), nearly 1,000 exhibitors from across the fashion spectrum will be showcasing a blend of on-trend products from 5 – 7 June. In between traditional sourcing seasons, buyers of both Spring / Summer 2025 and Autumn / Winter 2025 yarns and fibres, fabrics, and garments are expected, with both Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo Shenzhen hotbeds for innovative, sustainable industry-related products and services. These themes will be magnified by both shows’ fringe programmes, set to facilitate some of the leading players in the textile sector.

23 May 2024

Industry-leading speakers, exhibitors prepare for mid-summer showcase at Intertextile Shenzhen

Shenzhen, 23 May 2024. With less than two weeks to go until one of South China’s leading apparel textile fairs kicks off in Shenzhen’s CBD, key players from along the value chain are preparing to present innovations, reveal global fashion trends, and deliver up-to-date insights. Taking place from 5 – 7 June in Halls 1, 2, and 9 at Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (Futian), Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics 2024 will welcome a wide range of exhibitors from 11 countries and regions. Meanwhile, various fringe events will play host to experts from organisations at the cutting-edge of the industry, including HKRITA, Pantone, Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI), and more.

21 Dec 2023

Convenience key factor as June dates announced for next year’s Intertextile Shenzhen

Shenzhen, 21 December 2023. In a move anticipated to augment participants’ sourcing calendars, the organisers have announced mid-year show dates for the next edition of Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics. Set to take place from 5 – 7 June 2024, the show will return to Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center in Futian business district. Conveniently accessible by a variety of ports and stations, next year’s venue is seen as an ideal location for buyers from across China, ASEAN, and beyond.

22 Nov 2023

Intertextile Shenzhen concludes: entire value chain connected at extensive edition

Shenzhen, 22 November 2023. Stretching across the apparel textile spectrum, from fibres to garments, nearly 1,500 exhibitors representing 16 countries and regions showcased textiles with applications appropriate for every occasion. Combined with Yarn Expo Shenzhen, DPARK (Fashion Design), and PH Value, the fair received over 22,000 visits, with buyers hailing from more than 60 countries and regions. As such, the three-day show, held from 6 – 8 November 2023 at Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, proved to be an important gateway for China-global textile trade. Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics is seen by many in the industry as an effective supplement for the Autumn Edition held in Shanghai, with key players drawn to the former’s Greater Bay Area (GBA) location, stronger focus on ladieswear, and numerous Asian exhibitors and buyers.

3 Nov 2023

Garment suppliers make debut as next week’s Intertextile Shenzhen draws nearly 1,500 exhibitors

Shenzhen, 3 November 2023. The apparel textile fair’s first-ever inclusion of key garment manufacturers is set to open a new avenue for buyers amidst positive forecasts for China’s clothing sector. With the entire value chain now set to come together in the Greater Bay Area, exhibitors from 16 countries and regions will showcase a blend of innovational and traditional textiles for this sourcing season’s curtain call. Taking place from 6 – 8 November across Halls 9 – 12 (75,000 sqm gross) at Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, well-represented product categories include ladieswear, accessories, functional and sportswear, casualwear, suiting and shirting, denim, and more. Meanwhile, under the categories Design and Trend, Market Information and Business Strategies, and Sustainability Issues, multiple fringe events will provide cutting-edge insights to fairgoers from across the apparel spectrum.

25 Oct 2023

Global exhibitors target showcase at Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics 2023

Shenzhen, 25 October 2023. Since service resumed between the borders of Hong Kong and Shenzhen, multiple industries have identified the Greater Bay Area (GBA), and Shenzhen especially, as a stronghold for international business activities. None more so than the apparel textile industry, which is constantly on the lookout for opportunities in South China’s fashion capital. With Intertextile Shenzhen set to take place from 6 – 8 November 2023 at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, visitors can utilise the well-located yarn, textile, and garment platform to draw the curtain on this year’s sourcing season. The previous edition welcomed over 880 exhibitors and over 42,000 total visits, with this year’s show expected to see much-increased international participation.

7 Feb 2023

Intertextile Shenzhen’s November return to mark China’s restitch with global textile market

As China, the largest textile producer and exporter in the world, removes pandemic restrictions for inbound travellers, its textile industry is on track to benefit. To help industry players tap into market recovery and regain international orders, Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics will return from 6 – 8 November 2023 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. The previous fair welcomed over 880 exhibitors from eight countries and regions, while there were over 42,000 visits coming from 26 countries and regions.

30 Sep 2022

Intertextile Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo Shenzhen postponed to 2023

In support of pandemic control measures in Shenzhen, which has recently seen an uptick in Covid-19 cases, the two fairs have been deferred to 2023. The fairs were originally due to take place concurrently from 2 – 4 November 2022 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center.

28 Jun 2022

Growth potential in South China to be unlocked with the return of Intertextile Shenzhen in November 2022

Amid an uptick in demand for apparel textiles in the country, Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics is poised to present industry players with valuable access to this promising market as well as ample networking and interaction opportunities. The fair will take place from 2 to 4 November this year at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. The previous event in 2020 welcomed 886 exhibitors from eight countries and regions, while there were over 42,000 visits coming from 26 countries and regions

3 Dec 2021

Intertextile Apparel and Yarn Expo Shenzhen fairs deferred

Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo Shenzhen have been deferred. The fairs were due to take place from 8 – 10 December at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center; further details will be announced in due course.

26 Oct 2021

Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo Shenzhen moved to December

The 2021 editions of Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo Shenzhen will now take place from 8 – 10 December instead of their original early-November date. The fairs will remain at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center alongside CHIC and PH Value.

30 Mar 2021

Intertextile Apparel announces dates for Shanghai Autumn Edition and Shenzhen show, enabling year-round sourcing

Fairgoers can now update their global event calendars as Intertextile Apparel confirms the dates for the two shows to be held in the latter half of 2021. Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition will take place from 25 – 27 August at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). And for the first time, Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics will take place in November and will again be held at the world’s largest exhibition venue, the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center. The Shenzhen show will run from 3 – 5 November. Intertextile Apparel’s 2021 fair dates ensure that participants can benefit from year-round access to both East and South China markets, as well as South East Asia markets and beyond.

20 Jul 2020

Intertextile is back: first Intertextile fair of the year takes place in Shenzhen

From 15 – 17 July, Messe Frankfurt hosted its first trade fair since February and the first Intertextile Apparel show of the year: Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics. The fair was newly rebranded this year to align with the two well-established Intertextile Apparel shows in Shanghai and was well-received despite the current industry challenges and travel restrictions, proving the significant demand for an Intertextile Apparel fair in the Greater Bay Area region. Held at the larger, brand-new Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, the 2020 edition of Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics welcomed a total of 886 exhibitors covering 50,000 sqm. Together with the concurrently held Yarn Expo Shenzhen, CHIC and PH Value, the four fairs attracted over 42,000 visits.

13 Jul 2020

Intertextile Shenzhen opens Wednesday, welcoming new exhibitors whilst domestic and international pavilions return

As events and exhibitions begin to resume in Guangdong province, Intertextile Shenzhen is preparing to welcome new domestic, as well as international exhibitors to China’s fashion capital this week from 15 – 17 July. The show will be the first held by Messe Frankfurt since February and this year, has relocated to the larger and brand new Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, in order to support the fair's development and growth. Following the disruption to production lines and supply chains, the fair will serve as a key platform for the industry to reconnect. And with a market recovery anticipated, Intertextile Shenzhen is ideally positioned as one of the most popular trade events in the region to help exhibitors and buyers of quality fabrics and accessories prepare for the seasons ahead.

21 Apr 2020

‘Made in China’: a label redesigned in Shenzhen

Global streaming giant Netflix recently released a new fashion competition. It included an upcoming designer from Shenzhen, who supports a fresh perspective of fashion ‘made in China’. Long associated with cheap fast fashion, this label is now redefined to ‘designed in China’, as young Chinese talents return home from renowned fashion institutions. Shenzhen offers the ideal base for brands, thanks to its strong economy and access to local garment manufacturers. And at Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics, exhibitors with high-end fabrics and accessories can expect to enjoy a proximity to fashion’s next big force, from 15 – 17 July 2020.

9 Mar 2020

Intertextile Shenzhen 2020 rebrands and expands with new venue plus concurrent fairs

The newly rebranded Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics (formerly Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen) will take place from 15 – 17 July 2020, at a brand new venue – the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center. An estimated 2,000+ exhibitors are expected to join a space of 60,000 sqm (2019: 1,065 exhibitors). Held concurrently with the first Shenzhen edition of Yarn Expo, as well as CHIC and PH Value, the fair offers a comprehensive, convenient platform for sourcing between seasons in South China.

17 Jul 2019

Exhibitor numbers up by 8% at Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen 2019, as fair prepares to upgrade to larger venue

From 4 – 6 July 2019 at Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen, 1,065 international exhibitors from 11 countries and regions (2018: 971 from 12 countries & regions, an 8% increase) welcomed 17,745 visitors from 46 countries and regions* (2018: 17,664 from 35 countries & regions). Exhibitors reported successful business outcomes in the promising South China market, thanks to the fair’s high buyer quality and location. After already expanding by one hall last year, venue and date changes are planned for the next edition in 2020 to further accommodate the fair’s consistent growth.

2 Jul 2019

Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen 2019 opens on Thursday with record number of sourcing options

Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen 2019 will open from 4 – 6 July at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. The fair will cover halls 6 to 9 with more than 1,000 exhibitors from 11 countries & regions (2018: 971 exhibitors, 12 countries & regions), showcasing a wide range of apparel fabrics and accessories products. Visitors can access the e-catalogue now for a detailed guide, including hall overviews, floor plans and a preview of the products on offer.

14 Jun 2019

New exhibitors and international options at Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen

With a huge number of apparel designers and manufacturers based in the region, Shenzhen is an ideal location for overseas suppliers to connect with the China market. Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen has become an important date in the industry, offering a quality business platform for international suppliers to meet with thousands of Chinese trade buyers. From 4 – 6 July 2019, new exhibitors will join the show, while popular Asian country & region pavilions will return for another year of successful meetings and onsite orders.

3 Apr 2019

Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen returns to China’s fashion capital

What builds a fashion capital in China? In Shenzhen, it’s a strong 70% share of China’s high-end women’s wear market, around 30,000 fashion designers and over 2,000 fashion retailers. What’s more, the city benefits from the South China market’s status as a significant trading hub, as a key area of the central government’s new Belt and Road Initiative, supported by Guangdong’s solid garment manufacturing industry. From 4 – 6 July 2019, exhibitors and trade buyers alike will be able to capture this market potential at Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen.

12 Jul 2018

Final Report: New records all around for Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen

Growth in the fair and growth in the market: exhibitor and buyer increases at Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen, which concluded last Saturday, reflected the strength of the Southern China fashion sector. The fair welcomed a record 971 exhibitors from 12 countries & regions (2017: 721), and 17,664* trade buyers from 35 countries & regions (2017: 15,608). Accommodating these extra exhibitors, the fair occupied one more hall this edition, and covered 37,500 sqm (2017: 30,000).

4 Jul 2018

All set for tomorrow’s opening: over 950 quality apparel textile suppliers awaiting buyers at Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen

Southern China’s leading event for apparel fabrics and accessories, Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen 2018, is all set to open its doors in halls 6 – 9 of the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center tomorrow. Thousands of big-name Chinese and global fashion brands will come together to source the highest quality apparel fabrics and accessories brought by a total of 968 exhibitors from 12 countries and regions, including China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and the UK.

29 Jun 2018

Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen opens next week with 34% more exhibitors

968 exhibitors from 12 countries & regions will take part in next week’s Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen, a 34% increase compared to 2017. Four additional countries – India, Indonesia, Thailand and Turkey – are represented this year compared to the last. Running from 5 – 7 July, the fair is Southern China’s leading event for apparel fabrics and accessories, attracting big-name Chinese and global fashion brands. Occupying one more hall this year, bringing the total to 37,500 sqm, the fair expands in scale by 25%.

23 May 2018

Nearly 40% increase in exhibitors at July’s Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen

With nearly 1,000 exhibitors expected at Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen 2018, held from 5 – 7 July in China’s fashion industry capital, buyers will have around 38% more suppliers to source from this year. With a strong focus on ladieswear, the fair features a wide range of premium ladieswear fabrics, lingerie & swimwear fabrics, printed fabrics, accessories and much more.

17 Aug 2017

South China market alive and well following energetic Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen

New exhibitors discover market’s potential and fair’s strong buyer profile

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