Yarn Expo Spring 2025 concluded successfully on 13 March, setting a record with over 560 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions, and attracting nearly 24,000 visitors from 123 countries and regions.

Taking place across 27,000 square metres in Hall 8.2 of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), this edition highlighted the textile industry's ongoing evolution towards a circular economy, featuring products such as eco-friendly cotton yarns and recycled fibres. The textiles on show were complemented by an inspiring fringe programme that equipped buyers with valuable insights to forge quality business connections.

At the fair’s conclusion, Ms Wilmet Shea, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, expressed: “Yarn Expo Spring has demonstrated its international reach once again this edition, attracting visitors from around the world to our vibrant zones. Over the past few years, we have made a concerted effort to champion eco-consciousness within the textile industry, and through fantastic participation and a sustainable focus, Yarn Expo Spring 2025 has helped position the sector for a greener future.”

This edition saw a rise in international exhibitor participation, particularly from emerging sub-sectors such as eco-friendly cotton yarns, recycled and regenerated fibres, and more. The show recorded a visitor increase of 10.3%, with some of the top visiting countries and regions being Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, India, Taiwan, and Türkiye. Buyers were drawn to the quality and variety of offerings across seven zones and multiple pavilions, including those dedicated to chemical fibres, cotton yarns, fancy yarns, linen, silk, and wool.

The show featured a range of high-quality and organic cotton, recycled, and bio-based yarns and fibres with enhanced functionality, along with innovative products and solutions made from milk protein, plants, mint, tea, hemp, ice jade, traditional Chinese herbs, and more.

The exhibitor displays were complemented by a series of innovation-focused fringe events, including the Tongkun – China Fibres Fashion Trends Show 2025 / 2026 and White Shark – China Yarns Fashion Trends 2025 / 2026, which highlighted the latest downstream trends for various yarns and fibres.

Exhibitor feedback

“Our motto is to achieve the highest standard of customer satisfaction and retention, which drives us to actively explore eco-friendly practices and materials. Yarn Expo is a vibrant platform for enhancing our business connections, bringing together industry players from around the world under one roof,” said Ms Namita Nair, President (Yarn Exports), Le Merite Exports Limited, India

“This fair is an excellent platform for us to promote our sustainable yarns, as there is a growing global demand for green materials. While it's only Day 1 of the fair, we are pleased with the initial turnout,” added Mr Sanjay Jain, Chief Marketing Advisor, PT Embee Plumbon Tekstil, Indonesia

Visitor feedback

“My experience at Yarn Expo has been successful, as I’ve managed to connect with some excellent contacts and gather promising samples. I'm sourcing polyester yarn such as Drawn Textured Yarn and Fully Drawn Yarn, as well as cotton yarn,” enthused Mr Danyal Asif, General Manager, TDD Global, Pakistan.

“As one of the largest yarn exhibitions in China, the fair has brought together many leading brands and can fully showcase the cutting-edge achievements and dynamics of the entire sector,” added Mr Ma Gengxin, Business Manager, Shandong Taihua Textile Technology Co Ltd, China

Yarn Expo Spring was organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT. The fair was held alongside Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition, CHIC and PH Value, with the resultant synergy allowing exhibitors and buyers to maximise their business opportunities.

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