Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics 2026 takes place 9–11 June 2026 at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (Futian), China. Building on nearly 40,000 visits from 64 countries at its previous edition, this year's fair adopts a textile innovation theme and introduces two new features — Innovation Studio and Future Horizons Forum — reflecting the rapid AI adoption reshaping the apparel industry across the Greater Bay Area.
Event Details
- Event: Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics 2026
- Date: 9–11 June 2026
- Venue: Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (Futian), China
- Organiser: Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; Messe Frankfurt (Shenzhen) Co Ltd; Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; China Textile Information Center
- Target participants: Apparel manufacturers, textile suppliers, designers, and sourcing professionals across the supply chain
Textile Innovation as the Central Theme
The 2026 edition aligns with Messe Frankfurt's global "Texpertise Focus AI" initiative, which is rolling out across more than 60 textile trade fairs worldwide. In Shenzhen, this translates into two new programme highlights. The Innovation Studio — an extension of The Closet showcase from the previous edition — will feature advanced textile designs, materials, and solutions, helping visitors navigate emerging trends more effectively. The Future Horizons Forum will provide in-depth insights into design, technology, business, and sustainability developments redefining the industry.
Across the show floor, exhibitors will cover the full supply chain spectrum: fibres and yarns, fabrics, accessories, ladieswear, denim, suiting and shirting, functional wear, sportswear, swimwear, and lingerie.
Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area Advantage
Centrally located in Futian and within easy reach of Dongguan, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong, Intertextile Shenzhen sits at the heart of one of the world's most dynamic textile and apparel ecosystems. The city has been actively developing its position as a fashion-tech hub for the Greater Bay Area (GBA), with AI applied across product design, quality inspection, data management, and digital transactions.
China has also expanded its visa-free policy to 50 countries and regions, with 240-hour visa-free transit available at five GBA ports of entry, easing access for international visitors.
The fair runs concurrently with Yarn Expo Shenzhen and PH Value, offering a comprehensive platform for the entire textile and apparel value chain under one roof.
Registration
For more information and visitor registration, please visit: https://intertextile-shenzhen.hk.messefrankfurt.com/shenzhen/en.html
