As Asia’s largest yarn and fibre trade fair, the 27,000 sqm hive of industry welcomed an impressive array of 510 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions, a 19% increase from the previous edition.
New exhibitor countries and regions represented were Bangladesh, France, Indonesia, Japan, the Netherlands, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam, with a nearly six-fold increase in international booths. Products on show across the fair’s multiple zones and pavilions included a comprehensive array of various cotton yarns, cellulose fibres, recycled synthetics, and much more. With many on the lookout for sustainable innovations, 20,297 buyers from 106 countries and regions represented a strong growth in both overall participation and internationality (2021: 13,037 visitors, 28 countries and regions).
By gathering numerous key players from around the world, the yarn and fibre platform is an important contributor to global industry trends, with its fringe programme often mirroring the innovation to be found on the show floor. One of the most important topics to emerge in recent years is eco-friendliness across the textile supply chain.
Before the fair’s conclusion, Ms Wilmet Shea, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, said: “Sustainability is not going anywhere – at Yarn Expo Autumn 2023, we saw this subject approached from many directions on stage, with a number of key industry experts sharing their insights on how we can work together to take our industry into the future. There has been such a buzz around the fairground at this edition, and buyers have paid particular attention to the variety of green products being showcased by many of our international and domestic exhibitors.”
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This exhibition in China is booming, and the visitor flow is good. Our company policy is that products should be safe, comfortable, and sustainable. We are showcasing yarns for flame retardant, protective layers, including viscose products and our newly developed specialised bio-based fibres. Other booths are also displaying sustainable and recycled options; therefore, customers can select the products that most fit their desired application and market requirements.” -
Mr Tatsuo Usui, Manager, Performance Fiber & Materials Department, MN Inter-Fashion Ltd, Japan.
“Yarn Expo brings us opportunities to meet new and old buyers, and definitely creates more business for us. We target customers worldwide, especially from China, Korea, Philippines, Malaysia, and South America. This show is very important for us to make connections with buyers in China and Asia, who will export our products worldwide. Our brand is already established, and buyers who see our booth are eager for in-person discussions, which is crucial to gain trust in business.”
Mr Dinh Nguyen Khanh, Vice Director, Phu Group, Vietnam.
