Intertextile Beijing Apparel Fabrics

With the latest trends, new products and over a thousand exhibitors, Intertextile Beijing Apparel Fabrics 2008 proved itself to be one of the important textile trade fairs targeting northern China and Beijing. More than 25,000 people visited the show, which ran March 27 - 29, 2008, showing an increase of 17% over 2007.

After eight years, Intertextile Beijing Apparel Fabrics has become an essential fixture on the textile trade calendar in northern China. The show coincides with CHIC, the China International Clothing & Accessories Fair, and the yarn and fibre trade event Yarn Expo, making Beijing a convenient one-stop shop for trade in the region.

The fair was held at the China International Exhibition Centre, with 30% more space than in 2007. More than 1,130 suppliers attended from 15 countries and regions and a new highlight this year was an entire hall dedicated to accessories and a special zone for lace and embroidery products.

Chinese suppliers, the majority, were organized into product groups by hall. Three halls were dedicated to international suppliers including several hundred organized into regional pavilions. The Italian Pavilion featured 50 companies and its own trend forecast area. The Korean Pavilion followed next in size with 40 suppliers. Germany, Taiwan and Pakistan also organized pavilions.

Many famous international and Chinese brands showcased new products at the show. Gutterman of Germany unveiled a revamped line of sewing machine threads that resist pulling, and Alumo Textil of Switzerland unveiled a new double-sided cotton silk blend dress shirting for Spring/Summer 2009. Products filled the spectrum with natural, manmade, blended and functional textiles. The show also featured a series of seminars on trends and industry topics and two very popular trend forums for Spring/Summer 2009. The Interstoff Asia Essential Directions Trend Forum featured the inspirations from a collaboration of international designers and Fabrics China featured trends to watch out for in China next year.

Intertextile Beijing is organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, The Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT and China Textile Information Centre. The next show will be held 29 - 31 March 2009.