China Textile and Apparel Trade Fair (The CTAF ) was held in Karlsruhe from 5 to 7 November,2006. Organisers are the sub-council of textile industry, CCPIT (CCPIT TEX), China National Garment Association (CNGA)

• An unprecedented number of exhibitors and visitors make Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics the leading apparel fabrics fair in Asia
• Over 52,000 visitors attended the show, an increase of 16% from 2005
• Buyers come to see 2,033 exhibitors, 33% more exhibitors than the previous year

• Yarn Expo exhibitors delighted with this year's visitor attendance: over 52,000 from 97 countries and regions
• Yarn and fibre exhibitors recognise the need to be part of the supply chain in Asia