Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics: Sourcing Fair Guide
By Ilyas Kerbal,
Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics is the largest apparel fabrics and accessories fair in the world. The autumn 2025 edition covered 240,000 m² with more than 3,700 exhibitors from 26 countries and over 100,000 visitors from 123 countries. It runs twice a year at the NECC in Shanghai. For fabric mills, trim suppliers and service providers in fashion sourcing, the Intertextile attendee list is a direct route to brands and garment makers.
Intertextile Shanghai at a glance
| Industry | Textiles |
| City | Shanghai, China |
| Venue | National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai |
| Dates | Twice a year, Spring (Mar) and Autumn (Aug). Autumn 2026: 25–27 Aug |
| Frequency | Twice a year |
| Moves between cities? | No, always Shanghai |
| Typical scale | ~80,000 attendees · ~3,500 exhibitors |
| Visitor ticket | Free (trade visitors only) |
| App / platform | Online registration + Messe Frankfurt digital tools |
| Official website | intertextile-shanghai-apparel-fabrics-autumn.hk.messefrankfurt.com |
Details checked in October 2026. Dates, prices and venues can change between editions, so confirm on the official Intertextile Shanghai website before you book travel.
What is Intertextile Shanghai?
It’s organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK), CCPIT Tex and the China Textile Information Centre. Product groups include:
- Apparel fabrics: cotton, wool, silk, linen and man-made fibres
- Functional and sportswear fabrics
- Lace, embroidery and knitted fabrics
- Trims and accessories: buttons, zippers, labels
- Digital printing and design/CAD systems
- Sustainable and recycled textiles
Trend forums and sustainability zones run throughout.
Both editions of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics are held at the NECC. Photo: Shwangtianyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Two editions a year
| Edition | Month | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | March | Next edition: spring 2027 |
| Autumn | August | Autumn 2026 ran 25–27 August |
Both are held at the NECC in Hongqiao, and hotels there fill quickly.
Who attends
| Visitor | What they’re sourcing | Who should target them |
|---|---|---|
| Fashion brands and designers | Fabrics and trims | Mills, trim suppliers |
| Garment manufacturers | Fabric suppliers | Mills, converters |
| Fabric sourcing and merchandising teams | New qualities and prices | Mills |
| Retailers and private-label buyers | Fabrics for their ranges | Mills, agents |
| Agents and trading houses | Suppliers for clients | Mills, QC firms |
| Testing and certification bodies | Clients | Mills, brands |
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Registration
Admission is free for trade visitors who register online in advance. Under-18s aren’t admitted.
Data and sourcing
Registration and exhibitor search are on the Intertextile Shanghai site, and Messe Frankfurt runs year-round textile sourcing tools under its Texpertise network. The exhibitor list is mostly Chinese mills. If you’re a mill or service provider, the buyers (brands, garment makers and sourcing teams) are the list you want, and there’s no way to export them from the official tools.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| The world’s biggest fabric sourcing event | Huge; needs a sourcing plan |
| Free for trade | Mostly Chinese mills |
| Twice a year for both seasons | MOQ and quality vetting needed |
| Strong trend and sustainability content | No under-18s |
| Messe Frankfurt’s textile network | Hongqiao hotels fill quickly |
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Preparing for Intertextile
- Pick your season: spring (March) or autumn (August).
- Shortlist mills by fibre and function before you go.
- Bring swatch requirements and target prices.
- Check sustainability certifications if your brand needs them.
- Book meetings two weeks ahead.
- Follow up with sample orders quickly after the fair.
FAQ
When is Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics?
Twice a year at the NECC: spring in March and autumn in August. Autumn 2026 ran 25–27 August.
Is Intertextile free?
Yes, for trade visitors who register online. Under-18s aren’t admitted.
Who organises Intertextile Shanghai?
Messe Frankfurt (HK), CCPIT Tex and the China Textile Information Centre.
Can I get the Intertextile attendee list?
There’s no exportable list. I can build an enriched list of exhibitors and buyer profiles.
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Related event guides
- ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 Shanghai: Textile Machinery Guide
- Bharat Tex Guide: India’s Global Textile Event in New Delhi
- electronica and productronica China: Shanghai Show Guide
Sources
- Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics Autumn 2026 fact sheet (PDF)
- JETRO J-messe: Intertextile Autumn 2026
Photo credits
- Cover image: Heimtextil trendschau by Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- In-article image: 1H area of National Exhibition and Convention Centre (Shanghai) by Shwangtianyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
