After last year's date change, Yarn Expo Autumn will once again be held this summer for three days from 24 August 2010 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Last year, the event was held concurrently with Intertextile Shanghai Home textiles and the China International Knitting Fair, and attracted more than 36,000 professional buyers, with nearly 3,400 of those attending specifically sourcing yarns and fibres.

Director of Trade Fairs for Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, Ms Wendy Wen commented on the organisers commitment to the date change:“We understand that with any change there will come about some resistance, however, overall our exhibitors feedback from the last two editions of Yarn Expo, have expressed their willingness to gain exposure within a new market segment in China.”

In particular, yarns and fibre suppliers participating at the autumn edition will have access to both home textiles and apparel fabrics manufacturers. With China’s current 12 percent gross domestic production rise, rapid urbanisation and higher standards of living will also continue to grow, creating a massive domestic demand for both home textiles and apparel fabrics. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the total output value in 2009 for the home textiles and apparel fabrics industries grew by 10 percent and 8.5 percent respectively.

In fact, several previous exhibitors have confirmed their participation this autumn show. “The show is always an excellent marketing platform for our company and we have already reserved 100 sqm of exhibition space,” said Mr Wang Guang Qing, Vice General Manager and Senior Engineer for Shandong Ruyi Group.

The show will feature a wide range of products including natural yarns and fibres such as cotton, wool and flax/ramie; man-made yarns and fibres both regenerated and synthetic; speciality yarns and fibres; elastic yarns and fancy yarns plus many others.

Vast range of wall coverings at Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles recently confirmed a brand new zone for European suppliers at the three-day event, to be held from 24 – 26 August 2010 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, China.

Located in Hall W1, this special zone will feature leading suppliers from Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Italy, Spain, Sweden and the Netherlands such as Ekelund, Marutx, Morphrow, Rafael Catala and Tex Athenea. They will showcase a range of luxurious home textile products from curtains to upholstery fabrics.

First time exhibitor from Sweden, Ekelund is enthusiastic about its participation in the new zone. “It is a good idea to organise the European zone and we are glad to be part of it. Another important reason for us to join the 2010 show is the increasing purchasing power of the Chinese consumers. We expect to meet with distributors and wholesalers in this region at the fair,“ said Mr Kent Vikingsson, Vice President for the company.

Returning exhibitor Mr Xavier Girones of Athenea from Spain agreed with Mr Vikingsson about organising an European zone. He further added: “Our experience last year was positive. Even after the show, we were very busy following-up the business enquiries received on-site. We hope to expand our customer database and sales in China as well as other markets.”

In addition to this special zone, Pakistan, Taiwan and Turkey will organise country and region pavilions in the fair.

Chinese market demand grows for wall covering
China’s rapid urbanisation and relatively low consumption rate of wallpaper (0.3 square metres per capita in China as compared to 5.4 square metres per capita in Japan) create a marketplace rich with business opportunities for wall covering suppliers.

Observing these trends, leading wallpaper manufacturers Zambatti, new exhibitor from Italy and P+W, a returning exhibitor from Korea have both confirmed their attendance to the 2010 event. “There is a huge space for growth in the Chinese market as consumers now have higher demand in home decoration items. We believe this fair can help us expand our business in this region,” commented Ms Zhai Lu Lu from Zambatti.

“This time we will bring a vast range of wall coverings in different patterns and materials. We hope to meet with more quality buyers at the 2010 show,” said Mr Junehee Shim, Manager for P+W.

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles 2010 is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; and China Home Textile Association (CHTA).

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