Over the past few years, eco-fibre market growth has been fuelled by rising environmental awareness and an increased desire for sustainable products. The growing global demand for green textiles continues to propel market development in Asia-Pacific and the rest of the world. Following the success of the spring show, the next edition of Yarn Expo Autumn will help international and domestic industry players meet new market demand for eco-friendly yarn and fibre. The fair is set to take place from 28 – 30 August 2023 in Hall 8.2 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), with over 500 confirmed exhibitors to cover 27,000 sqm.
As Asia’s largest yarn and fibre trade fair, Yarn Expo Autumn will showcase the most innovative eco-friendly products on the market. Throughout the fair’s seven major zones, specifically Cotton Yarn, Chemical Fibre, Fancy Yarn, Linen & Ramie Yarn, Wool Yarn, Cashmere Yarn and Overseas Yarn, fairgoers can network and gain market insights regarding the latest organic, regenerated and recycled fibres. Additionally, buyers can source from a wide range of leading sustainable exhibitors, allowing them to cater to the ever-growing demand for environmentally friendly products. Key exhibitors include:
Arkema (France) – the Parisian company joins forces with spinning and fabric manufacturers to bring 100% bio-based yarns and fibres to the international market. One of its high-performance bio-based renewable solutions, Rilsan® PA11, is derived from the castor plant, which grows on barren land and does not compete with human food crops.
Everest Textile (Taiwan) – publicly listed since 1995, this leading sustainable enterprise’s products and production processes are bluesign®-certified. As a vertically integrated manufacturer, Everest Textile specialises in yarn texturising, weaving, knitting, dyeing, post-finishing, and garment production.
The Movement China Ltd (the Netherlands) – headquartered in Amsterdam, the company will bring its innovative Polylana® fibre to Yarn Expo. This fibre has a softness similar to synthetic wool, but has a significantly lower environmental impact than acrylic.
The fair’s regular line-up of sustainable exhibitors has been a major draw card for visitors from China, Asia, and around the world. Speaking at the 2023 spring edition, Ms Li Qian, Head of Marketing & Communication China, Marketing China, Rieter (China) Textile Instruments Co Ltd, said: “Yarn Expo is the only textile fair that we join, and the most influential for yarn. As a Swiss company, this is good for our global influence. This year we are promoting the use of recycled and green fibres, such as lyocell, for our downstream partners, as our machines can produce yarns from these materials. Sustainability has gained traction in China and we are focused on meeting the targets.”
Yarn Expo Autumn is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT, and will be held concurrently with Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition, CHIC, and PH Value. The four fairs will bring the yarn and fibre, apparel fabrics and accessories, fashion, and knitted garments industries together under one roof, with the resultant synergy allowing exhibitors and buyers to maximise their business opportunities.
Over the past few years, eco-fibre market growth has been fuelled by rising environmental awareness and an increased desire for sustainable products. The growing global demand for green textiles continues to propel market development in Asia-Pacific and the rest of the world. Following the success of the spring show, the next edition of Yarn Expo Autumn will help international and domestic industry players meet new market demand for eco-friendly yarn and fibre. The fair is set to take place from 28 – 30 August 2023 in Hall 8.2 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), with over 500 confirmed exhibitors to cover 27,000 sqm.
