Intertextile Pavilion at the Shenzhen International Trade Fair for Apparel Fabrics and Accessories was held from July 11 to 13, 2013, at Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, Shenzhen, China, which saw increased numbers of exhibitors taking part. A large number of exhibitors noticed the growth in the Southern Chinese market and the changing demands from buyers as consumers’ tastes change, according to the organizer Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.

Exhibitors to the fair represented 11 countries and regions, and the nearly 600 participants was a 26% increase from 2012. This growth in suppliers attracted over 30% increase in exhibition space compared to last year. The fair attracted over 13,000 visitors from 25 countries and regions in total.

Commenting on the growing popularity of the fair, Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd said that “We were very grateful this year to have the debut India Pavilion, organised by the Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council of India (Texprocil), and the Korea Pavilion, organised by the Korea Fashion Textile Association (KFTA) at Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen. Their support not only shows the importance the industry is placing on the Southern China market, but that this fair is the key platform to take advantage of the opportunities here.”

The next Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen will be held in July 2014 at Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, Shenzhen, China.

Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; and the Shenzhen Garment Industry Association.