Yarn Expo Autumn 2023 in Shanghai to put spotlight on eco fibres

Following the success of the spring show, the next edition of Yarn Expo Autumn will help industry players meet new market demand for eco-friendly yarn and fibre. The fair is set to take place from August 28-30, 2023, in Hall 8.2 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, with over 500 confirmed exhibitors to cover 27,000 square metre, Messe Frankfurt Group said in a press release.

Over the past few years, eco fibre market growth has been fuelled by rising environmental awareness and an increased desire for sustainable products. The thriving demand for green textiles, particularly from China, continues to propel market development in Asia-Pacific and the rest of the world.

Leading the globe with eco fibre revenue of $14.9 billion in 2022, Asia-Pacific (APAC) is expected to continue its dominance with a 9.2 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2023 to 2030. Favourable government policies and a consumer shift towards bio-based fibre alternatives such as regenerated, organic cotton, hemp, and more are key factors contributing to this trend. Further development of environmentally friendly materials with antimicrobial, hypoallergenic, insulating, UV resistant, highly breathable, and absorbent properties is also expected to drive growth.

Buyers at the fair can source from leading international and domestic exhibitors, allowing them to cater to the ever-growing demand for sustainable products.

Key exhibitors at Yarn Expo Autumn 2023 include Arkema from France, showcasing 100 per cent bio-based yarns and fibres, including their low carbon footprint product, Rilsan PA11; Everest Textile from Taiwan, a bluesign-certified sustainable company, exhibiting a wide range of textured yarns; and The Movement China Ltd from the Netherlands, presenting its innovative, low-environmental impact, and fully recyclable Polylana fibre.

The fair’s regular line-up of sustainable exhibitors has been a major draw card for visitors from China, Asia, and around the world.

“Yarn Expo is the only textile fair that we join, and the most influential for yarn. At this edition there have been many visitors, and more international buyers. As a Swiss company, this is good for our global influence. This year we are promoting the use of recycled and green fibres, such as lyocell, for our downstream partners, as our machines can produce yarns from these materials. Sustainability has gained traction in China and we are focused on meeting the targets,” said Li Qian, head of marketing and communication, Rieter (China) Textile Instruments Co Ltd.

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, and knitted garments industries together under one roof, with the resultant synergy allowing exhibitors and buyers to maximise their business opportunities.

Yarn Expo Autumn is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DP)