The 5th China Chaoshan International Textile and Garment Exhibition (CTGE 2026) will be held on March 18, 2026, at the Shantou International Convention & Exhibition Center.
The exhibition will be organized across over 150,000 sq m - a significant jump from 130,000 sq m in its last edition. The event will showcase the latest technologies, products, and business models in the textile and apparel industry.
The exhibition will gather more than 1,200 enterprises from over 19 intimate apparel industrial clusters across China. For the first time, the event will feature a dedicated brand zone.
Over 50 activities are scheduled, including fashion shows, industry summits, youth entrepreneur forums, cultural festivals, and B2B matchmaking sessions, all emphasizing innovation and global collaboration.
Li Fei, Standing Committee Member, CPC Shantou Municipal Committee, underscored the city's commitment to strengthening its textile industry. Key infrastructure projects, such as the global textile procurement center, industrial park, and exhibition center, are already operational. Furthermore, new initiatives like an advanced fabric manufacturing base and an international digital trade hub are underway to cement Shantou's global influence in textiles and apparel.
Lin Yunfeng, President, China Knitting Industrial Association, praised CTGE 2026 as a crucial platform that connects domestic and international markets while driving industrial innovation. The exhibition has become a leading global event for intimate apparel, offering a successful ‘Chaoshan model’ for high-quality industry development, he noted.
Weng Chuangjie, Chairman, Shantou Textile and Garment Industry Association, highlighted the exhibition's rapid expansion and its role in helping local brands integrate into global supply chains.
CTGE 2026 will continue to foster industry collaboration through its ‘exhibition + fashion show + livestreaming + trade’ model, reinforcing Shantou's role as a key hub for intimate apparel worldwide.
