Spring edition of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel to begin from April 14

With years of expertise, Messe Frankfurt has been a pioneer for promoting and developing sustainable initiatives through trade fairs in the textile sector. At Intertextile, the All About Sustainability zone was first introduced back in 2013, whilst the eco leaf indication in the visitor guide first appeared in 2016, demonstrating the early identification of the importance of a more eco-friendly industry.

Green fabrics, fibres and solutions can be found not only in the All About Sustainability zone, but across all product group zones such as Beyond Denim, whilst high-performance fabrics for sports and outdoor wear will be on display at the Functional Lab, Messe Frankfurt said in a press release.

Long-term exhibitors at Intertextile apparel, Bossa Ticaret Ve Sanayi Isletmeleri TAS from Turkey, are among the suppliers constantly innovating to achieve a more green future. Since launching their eco-friendly RESET series in 2006, each season the collection evolves further, using organic cotton, natural chemicals & dyestuff whilst manufacturing 100 per cent recycled denim from recycled cotton / PET.

This spring, they will display their new S/S 22-23 products at the Beyond Denim zone, including their ‘Future Healing’ blend denim made from man made cellulosic and natural fibres. High-tech materials such as hemp, soybean, Repreve, Naia, Ciclo, and Smartcell are paired with clean indigo styles that make it the perfect choice for a seasonless style. The production process retains quality whilst using less water and energy consumption, demonstrating how innovation can meet luxury, without compromise.

At Intertextile, the All About Sustainability zone will focus on green products and solutions in the industry. A returning exhibitor to the zone, Testex from Switzerland, is an independent, accredited and internationally recognised testing laboratory. Testex tests and certifies textiles and leather goods in line with stringent international regulations and standards. As a member institute of the Oeko-Tex Association, Testex is its official representative on five continents. Outside the zone, other sustainable suppliers can be found, to meet the market demand. Zhangjiangang Vcare Textile Co Ltd, China will display their featured recycled polyester Sherpa and fur products that obtain the Global Recycled Standard 4.0 certificate. They will cater to small-batch orders and personal customisations, the release added.

Some key exhibitors of the Functional Lab zone at Intertextile are Ascend Performance Materials, US and Henglun Textile Vietnam Co Ltd, Vietnam. Ascend Performance Materials will launch their Acteev Performance Textiles that use natural zinc ions embedded into the material, to enable it to withstand wear, wash and heavy use. Henglun Textile Vietnam Co Ltd, Vietnam will work with partners such as Texhong, Toray, Lenzing and Hyosung to improve technological innovations. They will display a series of new, eco-friendly, comfortable and fashionable high-ends fabrics including their low-carbon & zero carbon series, anti-bacterial & anti-virus organic series, super soft series and cooling series, among others.

The International zone at the upcoming fair will be housed in hall 5.1, with exhibitors categorised by product groups. Domestic exhibitors will be allocated by product end-use in halls 1.1, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1 & 8.1, whilst the Beyond Denim Zone can be found in hall 8.1.

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition 2022 will be held concurrently with the Spring Edition of Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles, Yarn Expo Spring, CHIC and PH Value at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre (Shanghai). The fair is co-organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; and the China Textile Information Centre.

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