Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics
China International Trade Fair for Apparel Fabrics & Accessories
Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre, Shanghai, China
20 - 23 October 2008
PRESS RELEASE
Exhibitors from around the world make show truly international
National pavilions help buyers locate suppliers
Famous suppliers in key categories already signed on
Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, one of the world's largest and most popular textile trade events, will welcome more than 2,200 suppliers from across China and around the world when it runs 20 - 23 October 2008 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre Shanghai. The show has proven itself as a worldwide destination for textile trade not just for China, but also for the world.
Suppliers, particularly from Europe and the USA, choose the show to not only enhance sales opportunities but to connect with their existing customers. China boasts the bulk of the world's garment factories, making a visit to Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics one of the most convenient ways for international suppliers to meet international, and of course Chinese, customers directly.
National pavilions group suppliers for easy access
To help visitors find suppliers from a particular country or region, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics will set up distinctive country/region pavilions in the international hall. Special signs identify the different pavilions and some, including the Italy Pavilion, feature a trend and product zone. Pavilions this year will come from Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Pakistan, Portugal, Taiwan, Thailand and Turkey.
Famous suppliers in key categories already signed on
Many top-notch suppliers from Europe and America signed up to attend the show this year at the earliest opportunity - with some joining before the 2007 show even ended. Among those registered now are:
* Accessories suppliers Amann Asia, American & Efird, Bemis, Chinoh-Tex (Hemmers Textil), Hollingsworth & Vose, Riri and Union Knopf. Also lace and embroidery maker Connaught Industries.
* Apparel textile suppliers include ladieswear maker Marey Textile Trading, jeanswear company, Cone Denim and casual and sportswear supplier Concordia Textiles.
* Menswear producers include Alumo and Tekstina, and lining suppliers Anglo Pacific Sourcing (Gestler Fabrics) and Wendler Interlining.
* Wool suppliers include Cheksil, J & J Minnis and Reid & Taylor.
* Other suppliers include fibre and yarn producers BASF, Dow Chemical, Huntsman Textile Effects, Invista, Lenzing and Unifi; and thermal insulations substances manufacturer Thermore.
* On the technical side, Gerber Scientific will feature technology products and equipment and Testex Swiss Textile Testing will feature information on testing.
* For design and inspiration, Amanda Kelly Design Studio, Circleline and Creations Robert Vernet will join the Designer's Studio, a special zone for textile designers. And fashion information providers Carlin International, Stylesight and Worth Global Style Network (WGSN) will feature design and trend-forecasting products.
Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and The Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT-Tex and the China Information Textile Centre. For further information on the fair email textile@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com. For information on all Messe Frankfurt apparel textile fairs, visit http://interstoff.messefrankfurt.com.
