Yarn Expo Shenzhen drew its curtains on 7 June 2024, marking the close of South China’s first summer sourcing platform this year. Held concurrently with Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics and PH Value, the three-day fair welcomed nearly 20,000 visits from 45 countries and regions.

Spanning 1600 square metres of exhibition space at Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian), the fair showcased over 70 exhibitors across seven prominent zones, including Fancy Yarn, Cashmere Yarn, Wool Yarn, Linen Yarn, Cotton Yarn, Chemical Fibre, and Overseas Yarn. Across the booths and nearly 20 fringe events, innovation and sustainability were strong points of discussion.

“I am delighted to reflect on this successful edition of Yarn Expo Shenzhen, which serves as a good example of how Messe Frankfurt continuously enhances the fairgoer experience, listens to the needs of the industry, and adapts to the ever-changing landscape,” said Ms Wilmet Shea, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.

“We made a strategic decision to move the fair to June to give exhibitors a fresh opportunity between spring and autumn sourcing seasons. The relocation to Shenzhen’s CBD also offered an ideal setting for fostering connections and driving business opportunities. These moves, along with the many eco-friendly products on display, allowed us to provide a dynamic platform that empowered buyers to stay ahead of the curve.”

Situated in the heart of Shenzhen, one of China’s leading textile hubs, the fair enabled industry players to tap into the vibrant energy of the yarn and fibre ecosystem. Across three halls, the integrated fairs allowed buyers to source along the entire value chain, from fibres, all the way upstream to quality knitwear, apparel fabrics, and garments.

Yarn Expo Shenzhen effectively presented the most current industry trends, with a specific focus on the increasing desire for sustainable and innovative products. The New Green Fibre Materials zone provided a dedicated platform to sustainable exhibitors, while notable seminars from the New Fibre New World – Textile Materials Innovation Forum included The Green Innovation of Ternura and Interpretion of China Fibres Fashion Trends 2024/2025 – Outdoor Sports. In addition, some of the most up-to-date products were presented at the Tongkun – China Fibre Fashion Trends Display Zone.

“We participated at the previous edition of Yarn Expo Shenzhen as a visitor and decided to exhibit at this one to see how the buyers respond. We have received a lot of positive feedback so far. Shenzhen has a vibrant knitting market that has captured our attention as we seek to expand our presence in the southern region. Our 20 carded knitting yarn is the most popular item here in the Guangdong market, as we got a lot of orders from sweater manufacturers,” commented Mr Mohsin Ghoniya, Textile Division, Global Tex, India.

“In the South China market, particularly in Foshan and Dongguan, there is an emphasis on the manufacturing of underwear. Our polyester products can be blended with viscose, modal and Tencel, resulting in different functional fibre and yarns, such as water absorption, quick-drying and warmth retention. These features have garnered significant interest from our customers, as these materials are highly suitable for lingerie. We decided to join this fair after we learnt that it is moving to Futian, because it’s also the home of a major underwear fair. We thought it would be very helpful to promote our products,” added Ms Elaine Gu, Vice General Manager, Shanghai Mingmao Industrial, China.

“I am mainly looking for new types of fibres, and I believe that Guangdong manufacturers are more notable for this. Nowadays the demand for high-performance, eco-friendly and innovative fibres is getting higher and higher. When we talk about breakthroughs, one of the keys is to start from the raw material, because there are more technological elements to it, including new yarns and fibres. Therefore if we are development-oriented, we should focus on the latest progress of raw materials, which is also the reason I came to this fair,” concluded Mr Xie Yongxian, Sales Manager, Foshan Anxin Fiber Technology Co Ltd, China.

Yarn Expo Shenzhen 2024 was held concurrently with Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics and PH Value, together providing a comprehensive trading platform for the entire textile value chain.

Yarn Expo Shenzhen is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; China Cotton Textile Association; and China Chemical Fibers Association.

Other upcoming shows

- Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition, 14-16 August 2024, Shanghai

- Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition / Yarn Expo Autumn, 27-29 August 2024, Shanghai

- Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies, 26-28 February 2025, Ho Chi Minh City

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