"China has been playing an increasingly important role in the global yarn and fibre industry, not only as a strong buyer but also as a high-quality supplier that is looking to exports. As a result, a significantly higher number of Chinese exhibitors will feature at next month’s Yarn Expo Spring including some of the industry’s biggest names, reflecting the fair’s leading position in the country. Over 275 domestic exhibitors (2016: 150) have already confirmed their participation, which is schedule from March 15 – 17, in hall 5.1 of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)."

China has been playing an increasingly important role in the global yarn and fibre industry, not only as a strong buyer but also as a high-quality supplier that is looking to exports. As a result, a significantly higher number of Chinese exhibitors will feature at next month’s Yarn Expo Spring including some of the industry’s biggest names, reflecting the fair’s leading position in the country. Over 275 domestic exhibitors (2016: 150) have already confirmed their participation, which is schedule from March 15 – 17, in hall 5.1 of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Together with the international exhibitors from 10 countries and regions, the fair is expected to host over 360 exhibitors.

Display Zones

These domestic exhibitors will showcase a diverse selection of innovative yarns and fibres, such as nylon, viscose filament, renewable & recycled fibres and much more under five distinctive display zones:

Fancy Yarn Zone: Nearly 50 exhibitors, including some leading suppliers like Dongguan Jiancheng Textile, Hangzhou Hengniu Fancy Yarn, Jiangyin Haoqiang Textile, Yiwu Heny Imp.Exp and Zhejiang Longyou Chaobao Textile, will bring together the latest collections of creative and trendy fancy yarns.

Natural Cotton Zone: Around 100 of China’s top cotton yarn suppliers will exhibit high-end cotton yarns as well as new imitation varieties, such as vortex spinning and differentiated yarns. In addition, four regional pavilions from Henan, Fujian Changle, Jiangxi and Xinjiang can also be found here.

Colourful Chemical Zone: Four theme areas – China Fibre Trend Area 2017-18, Ecology & Functional Area, Fashion & Technology Area and Green & Eco-friendly Area – will host the foremost Chinese fibre brands with a wide spectrum of innovative and eco-friendly low carbon fibres.

Quality Wool Zone and Green Linen Zone: The focal point for outstanding wool and linen yarns and fibres Shenghong China Fibre Trend Forum 2017-18 illustrates ‘Fibres Change Life’ concept. Located in the Colourful Chemical Zone, Shenghong China Fibre Trend Area 2017-18 will reveal the concept of ‘Fibres Change Life’ through demonstrations of various cutting-edge fibre products, and the latest technologies and trends.

Concurrent shows

Yarn Expo Spring will showcase some of the world’s highest quality yarn and fibre products, such as natural and blended yarns including cotton, wool, flax/regenerated flax, silk, and man-made fibres and yarns, as well as specialty products including elastic, and fancy and blended yarns. Along with Yarn Expo Spring 2017, four other textile trade fairs are held concurrently in the same venue: Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition, PH Value and the China International Fashion Fair (CHIC). Yarn Expo Spring is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; The Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; China Cotton Textile Association; China Wool Textile Association; China Chemical Fiber Association; China Bast & Leaf Fibres Textiles Association; and China Textile Information Centre.