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APTEXPO 2025 — Asia-Pacific Textile and Apparel Supply Chain Expo & Summit 2025

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APTEXPO 2025 — Asia-Pacific Textile and Apparel Supply Chain Expo & Summit 2025

The 2nd edition of the Asia-Pacific Textile and Apparel Supply Chain Expo & Summit (APTEXPO 2025) returns to Singapore from 19–21 November 2025, reaffirming its role as the region’s premier platform for the textile and apparel industry. Bringing together global leaders, decision-makers, and innovators, the event will drive dialogue, partnerships, and solutions to build stronger, more sustainable, and future-ready supply chains.

Jointly organised by MP Singapore Pte Ltd and The Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT (CCPIT TEX), and sponsored by the ASEAN Federation of Textile Industries (AFTEX) and China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC), the event is also hosted by the Singapore Fashion Council (SFC).

Themed “Re-engineering towards a Resilient, Adaptive and Sustainable Supply Chain”, APTEXPO 2025 reflects the industry’s urgent need to embrace digitalisation, fair trade, circular economy models, and sustainable innovation. The event will serve as a key platform for stakeholders to share strategies, forge partnerships, and shape the next chapter of global textile and apparel manufacturing.

APTEXPO 2025 enjoys strong support from key associations across ASEAN, including

  • Textile, Apparel, Footwear & Travel Goods Association in Cambodia (TAFTAC)
  • Indonesian Textile Association (API)
  • Association of the Lao Garment Industry (ALGI)
  • Malaysian Textile Manufacturers Association (MTMA)
  • Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association (MGMA)
  • Confederation of Wearable Exporters of the Philippines (CONWEP)
  • National Federation of Thai Textile Industries (NFTTI)
  • Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS)

It will address the pressing challenges and emerging opportunities in the global supply chain, with a particular focus on industrial upgrading and the evolving international trade landscape. Key discussions will explore how decentralised manufacturing models can enhance supply chain security, improve efficiency, and build greater resilience against future disruptions.

“Singapore, as a gateway to Asia Pacific, is the perfect host for the 2nd edition of APTEXPO. We look forward to engaging stakeholders from across the globe,” Mr Jason Ng, Managing Director, MP Group.

“APTEXPO will connect Asia-Pacific’s manufacturing powerhouse with the global market, driving a more secure, decentralised, and efficient supply chain, ” Mr Xu Yingxin, Vice President, China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC)

Event Highlights

The 2025 edition of APTEXPO will feature a dynamic line-up of activities designed to deliver high-value insights, connections, and opportunities for stakeholders across the textile and apparel value chain.

  • APTEXPO Summit: Bringing together over 300 senior delegates from leading global brands, major retailers, renowned designers, policymakers, and technology innovators, the summit will provide a strategic platform to discuss the future of supply chains, sustainability, and cross-border collaboration.
  • International Exhibition: Featuring over 100 exhibitors from more than 7 countries and regions, the exhibition will showcase the latest in textile manufacturing, sustainable materials, digitalisation, logistics, and supply chain management solutions, making it a one-stop platform for sourcing and partnership opportunities.
  • Notable exhibitors include Ghim Li Global Pte Ltd (Singapore), Best Garment Group (Cambodia), Chenfeng (Suqian) Textile Technology Co., Ltd (China), NicheTech Advanced Materials Co., Ltd (Republic of China, Taiwan), Foursource Group GmbH (Germany), Jing Cheung Industrial Co., Limited (Hong Kong SAR), Zhejiang Hongdu Textile Technology Co., Ltd (China) and Dalian Tianzhi Garments Manufacture Co., Ltd (China).
  • Meet face-to-face with global textile and apparel suppliers, buyers, and innovators through curated business matching sessions designed to help you find the right partners, explore collaborations, and expand your network across Asia’s fashion and manufacturing ecosystem.
  • Six Concurrent Events: Running alongside the main exhibition and summit, six specialised concurrent events will offer focused discussions, networking, and knowledge exchange tailored to specific sectors driving growth and innovation across the textile and apparel value chain.
  • The Asia-Pacific Sports & Outdoor Fashion Forum will spotlight emerging trends in performance textiles, functional apparel, and outdoor lifestyle fashion, highlighting opportunities in design innovation, material technology, and sustainability.
  • The 7th Belt and Road Textile Conference will bring together policymakers, trade associations, and business leaders to advance regional cooperation, investment, and sustainable development across the Belt and Road economies.
  • The Industry Update Showcase will feature country and regional briefings, presenting the latest market developments, investment climates, and partnership opportunities across Asia’s textile-producing nations.
  • A series of exclusive closed-door workshops will provide targeted networking sessions designed for high-level dialogue, investor engagement, and cross-border business collaboration.
  • FUTR Asia 2025 will connect forward-thinking brands, retailers, and marketers exploring the future of retail, e-commerce, and consumer engagement — where fashion, technology, and lifestyle converge.

For more information, visit www.ap-texpo.com.

Mango joins TextileGenesis pioneering traceability solution, a Lectra company, for a transparent value chain

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Mango joins TextileGenesis pioneering traceability solution, a Lectra company, for a transparent value chain

Mango, one of the leading international fashion groups, has joined TextileGenesis, the pioneering traceability solution for the fashion and textile industries, to trace their natural and animal fibers, synthetics, man-made cellulosic fibers and leather. TextileGenesis, a Lectra company, offers a complete and secure cutting-edge technology with its six-dimensional (6D) offering and unique “fiber forwards” approach. Mango, has long been committed to maintaining a fully transparent supply chain, and TextileGenesis will reinforce this commitment.

Strong results since go-live

Since the collaboration began, Mango has traced over 6,000 tons of sustainable fibers and more than 40 million finished product units across its value chain with TextileGenesis. The platform has also enabled Mango to engage over 1,000 supply chain actors in 23 countries, creating visibility well beyond certified fibers to include conventional materials, leather and footwear.

Renowned for placing fashion at the heart of its business model, Mango has continually driven creativity and expansion since its inception. The company is distinguished by its unique design and style, emphasizing a quality that aims to surpass competitors. As an international group, they lead the pace of the fashion industry by innovating with the latest technologies and moving increasingly towards sustainability. Mango is wholly committed to transparency across its supply chain with the will to go further, and that is where TextileGenesis comes in.

The necessity for a transparent supply chain has never been more pressing, driven by a surge in regulations and heightened consumer expectations for sustainability and ethical practices. “Achieving such transparency presents a significant challenge for brands such as Mango, given the complexity of their global supply chains. Ensuring accurate traceability requires an advanced solution capable of providing detailed insights and verifiable data throughout every stage of production. We are happy to help Mango achieve their sustainability goals by embracing traceability and creating a transparent value chain,” explains TextileGenesis CEO, Amit Gautam.

Mango to meet its sustainable goals with a traceable and transparent supply chain

After a successful pilot conducted in 2023, Mango scaled up the collaboration with TextileGenesis. This announcement comes as key milestones have now been reached, demonstrating the impact of the platform at scale.

The digital traceability solution enables Mango to ensure a reliable, secure and fully digital mapping of their textiles, from the fiber to retail, and thereby guarantees their authenticity and origins with unparalleled accuracy. Mango has selected a comprehensive set of digital tools among its six-dimensional (6D) offering: the Fiber-to-Retail module for its sustainable certified fibers and the new product backward Supply Chain Discovery module for its conventional fibers.

This collaboration reinforces Mango’s commitment to building a transparent value chain and positions the company as a frontrunner in preparing for upcoming regulations and evolving consumer expectations worldwide.

Taiwan’s smart & sustainable textile solutions unveiled at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025

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Taiwan’s smart & sustainable textile solutions unveiled at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025

Taiwan’s textile machinery industry took center stage at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 in Singapore, leading Asia’s transformation toward smart and sustainable manufacturing. At the “Reshaping Asian Manufacturing: Taiwan’s Smart & Sustainable Textile Solutions” press briefing and media meetup, Taiwan showcased how intelligence, innovation, and environmental responsibility are shaping the future of textile production.

Organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) in collaboration with Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry(TAMI), the event brought together international media and buyers to explore Taiwan’s latest breakthroughs in AI-driven automation, digital process optimization, and energy-saving technologies. The initiative underscores Taiwan’s long-standing commitment to empowering global textile manufacturers with reliable, eco-efficient solutions that balance productivity and sustainability.

Six leading Taiwanese textile machinery companies unveiled integrated innovations that redefine the knitting, dyeing and finishing processes into intelligent, low-carbon manufacturing solutions. These advancements not only enhance precision and resource efficiency but also demonstrate how Taiwan’s manufacturers are reshaping the industry’s path toward a resilient, circular, and climate-conscious supply chain across Asia.

Following the press briefing, each company presented its flagship solution and application highlights, reflecting Taiwan’s collective vision: to drive sustainable value creation through technology, responsibility, and partnership.

ACME — Redefining Sustainability with the World’s First Low-Liquor-Ratio Conveyor Dyeing Machine

ACME introduces the AM-ICD Intelligent Conveyor Drive High Pressure Constant-Speed Dyeing Machine, setting a new benchmark for sustainable dyeing. Unlike traditional machines that rely on high water volumes to move fabrics, ACME’s patented mechanical conveyor system uses a low liquor ratio of 1:1–1.5, cutting water, energy, and chemical use by more than 65%, while sharply reducing wastewater and CO₂ emissions.

Its constant-speed and low-tension design ensures even dye uptake with minimal shade variation, suitable for knits, warp knits, and nonwovens alike. The AM-ICD reflects ACME’s vision of transforming dyeing from a high-energy process into a smart, low-carbon operation, aligning efficiency with global sustainability goals.

Copower Technology — From Lab to Production: The Automated “Command Center” for Dyeing Formulation

Copower Technology presents CASMAD, an intelligent system that automates the entire dye formulation process—from bottle cleaning and powder feeding to solution preparation and dispensing. Integrating patented anti-contamination design and RFID-based traceability, CASMAD operates 24/7 with multi-task scheduling to ensure precision and batch-to-batch consistency.

For international dyeing laboratories and production plants pursuing quality and efficiency, CASMAD acts as a central command hub, bridging R&D and mass production. It enables factories to scale smart manufacturing with accuracy, safety, and full traceability, marking a key step toward total process automation.

KUANS — AI-Powered Dyeing Analysis for Real-Time Process Optimization

KUANS Micro-Auto showcases its Smart Dyeing Analyzer, a plug-and-play solution that empowers dyeing houses with real-time, data-driven insights. The system continuously monitors dye bath transparency and color absorption rates across six light wavelengths, analyzing dye compatibility, pH stability, and fiber behavior — particularly valuable for recycled materials.

By replacing trial-and-error with intelligent process control, the Smart Dyeing Analyzer helps factories shorten development cycles, reduce chemical usage, and stabilize quality. Fully developed in Taiwan and honored with the SME Innovation Award, it’s shaping how next-generation dyeing plants integrate AI to achieve precision and sustainability

Asia Kingdom — Smart Fabric Protection for Premium Material Stability

Asia Kingdom Machinery introduces Digital Protect Technology, a digitally controlled system that automatically adjusts fabric tension and pressure during dyeing to prevent surface damage or marking. Powered by AI and servo-based torque control, the system acts as a “digital guardian,” protecting delicate performance fabrics such as spandex, swimwear, and premium knits from deformation or gloss variation.

Simple to operate and easy to maintain, this innovation reduces waste and reprocessing while ensuring consistent fabric quality. With over six decades of industry experience, Asia Kingdom combines digital precision and mechanical expertise to help dyeing plants achieve stable, high-value production for global performance brands

Logic Art — Driving Digital Transformation with Smart Total Solutions for Dye Houses

Logic Art Automation leverages more than 30 years of engineering experience to deliver its Dye House Smart Total Solution, the world’s only end-to-end automation platform for dyeing and finishing plants. The modular system integrates auto-dosing, chemical distribution, energy management, and predictive maintenance while seamlessly connecting with existing ERP systems.

Now adopted by dyeing factories in over 50 countries, including more than 70% of Adidas’ upstream suppliers, Logic Art’s solution ensures process stability, safety, and sustainability. With regional service hubs in Vietnam, Turkey, and Europe, the company continues to drive the industry’s transformation toward smart, data-driven, and low-carbon production

Pailung — Launching the Next-Generation Jacquard Knitting Machine for the Smart Factory Era

As one of the world’s top circular knitting machine manufacturers, Pailung Machinery Mill unveiled its next-generation electronic jacquard circular knitting machine, alongside its Smart Knitting Solution, marking a major milestone for AI-integrated textile manufacturing.

The new model combines ultra-fine gauge precision and high-resolution jacquard capability, enabling the creation of intricate, multi-textured fabrics ideal for high-performance sportswear and premium fashion.

Integrated with real-time fabric defect detection, digital production management, and automatic machine calibration, the Smart Knitting Solution shortens setup time from hours to under 30 minutes while maintaining high speed, consistency, and energy efficiency.

By embedding AI and smart control into every step of the knitting process, Pailung transforms knitting machines into intelligent production partners, redefining global standards of precision, flexibility, and sustainability.

Redefining Textile Manufacturing with Smart and Sustainable Innovation

The innovative showcase of six Taiwanese textile machinery companies not only demonstrated advanced technologies but also embodied Taiwan’s commitment to smart and sustainable manufacturing.

From knitting and dyeing to quality monitoring and automation management, each breakthrough is driving industrial upgrading—positioning Taiwan as a key force behind the global advancement of the textile and apparel industry.

TEXTILCOLOR AG launches strategic collaboration with Alpex, Majocchi, and TransTextil in the field of Pyroshell flame protection

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TEXTILCOLOR AG launches strategic collaboration with Alpex, Majocchi, and TransTextil in the field of Pyroshell flame protection

TEXTILCOLOR AG, a leading provider of innovative solutions in textile chemistry, today announces the start of a strategic collaboration with Alpex Protection, Majocchi, and Trans-Textil. Starting November 1, 2025, the partners will jointly advance the flame-retardant finishing of textiles using the patented Pyroshell technology at production sites in Germany, France, and Italy.

Pyroshell technology is a patented, permanent flame protection for polyamide and polyester fabrics and represents a milestone in the field of protective equipment for synthetic textiles. Pyroshell is revolutionising flame protection by significantly reducing the risk of burns. When a fabric equipped with Pyroshell is exposed to a flame, its textile structure expands substantially in volume. This effect keeps heat and fire-promoting gases largely away from the fabric. Therefore the time between the first sensation of pain from heat exposure and the onset of second-degree burns doubles. As a result, wearers gain valuable additional reaction time compared to conventional flame protection solutions.

The partnership with Alpex, Majocchi, and Trans-Textil enables the Pyroshell technology to be implemented even more efficiently within production processes and made accessible to a broader customer base. Alpex Protection (France) specializes in technical textiles and functional fabrics, Majocchi (Italy) manufactures high-quality textiles for the military, PPE, and luxury/fashion sectors, and Trans-Textil (Germany) produces innovative materials for safety and operational applications. The goal is to provide high-quality, safe, and comfortable functional and protective textiles throughout Europe.

“We are very excited about collaborating with our experienced partners in Germany, France, and Italy,” says Detlef Fischer, CEO of TEXTILCOLOR AG. “Together, we can leverage Pyroshell optimally within the production processes. The technology provides not only maximum protection but also exceptional comfort for users in demanding operational environments.”

Getzner Textil launches new getzspace three-dimensional weaving at Functional Fabric Fair

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Getzner Textil launches new getzspace three-dimensional weaving at Functional Fabric Fair

Getzner Textil AG, global leaders in technical textiles made for a wide range of applications, is proud to announce the launch of their new getzspace three-dimensional weaving technology.

Set to revolutionize how performance and protective apparel is made, getzspace will allow brands to create next generation technical clothing by reducing the need for seams in pockets and reinforcements. New garments made with the getzspace technique will be more comfortable and more durable, all while reducing waste from the cut-and-sew process.

“With over 200 years of experience creating textiles for everything from African fashion and workwear to soundproofing and materials for hot air ballooning, Getzner is set to help revolutionize how technical woven textiles are produced,” said Lukas Berthold, Getzner Sales Manager for North America. “By reducing the need for seams and stitching on pockets and reinforcements, apparel using the getzspace process will be even more durable and comfortable, all while allowing for new design possibilities.”

getzspace works by enabling three-dimensional structures such as pockets and reinforcements to be integrated directly into the textile surface, without the need for seams and stitching. The result is high-performance textiles with low weight and high resilience, opening up new possibilities for the design and functionality of modern performance and protective workwear.

Getzner Textil will introduce the new getzspace technology at the Functional Fabric Fair in Portland this fall, exhibiting in booth #234. Getzner will also present a wide selection of other fabrics during Functional Fabric Fair, underscoring the diversity of their product line and high standard of functionality, comfort, and safety, all developed through decades of textile manufacturing resource-efficient production processes in Europe.

Birla Cellulose achieves Dark Green Shirt rating for 6th consecutive year

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Birla Cellulose achieves Dark Green Shirt rating for 6th consecutive year

Birla Cellulose, the cellulosic fibres business of the Aditya Birla Group, has once again demonstrated its leadership in sustainable sourcing and forest conservation by earning the coveted Dark Green Shirt rating for the sixth consecutive year in Canopy’s Hot Button Report 2025.

Canopy’s Hot Button Report is a globally recognized benchmark assessing the environmental performance of man-made cellulosic fibre (MMCF) producers, with a strong focus on forest protection, transparency, and next-generation solutions. The Dark Green Shirt is the highest category awarded, signifying excellence in sustainable sourcing and innovation.

Commenting on the development, Mr Vadiraj Kulkarni, Business Head, Birla Cellulose, said, “Receiving Canopy’s Dark Green Shirt for the sixth year in a row reaffirms our leadership in sustainable sourcing and NextGen innovations. We remain dedicated to advancing circular solutions and collaborating with partners to protect ancient and endangered forests while delivering high-performance, nature-positive fibres to the global textile industry”

Reinforcing this recognition, Canopy commended Birla Cellulose for its consistent leadership and commitment to sustainable innovation.

“Congratulations to Aditya Birla (Birla Cellulose) on their Dark Green Shirt rating in the 2025 edition of the Hot Button Report. Since the inception of the Hot Button in 2016, Birla has been a leader in the MMCF sector” said Nicole Rycroft, Founder and Executive Director of Canopy. “With opportunities to significantly increase their use of Next Gen inputs along with their prioritization of scaling circular alternatives, we are optimistic about them continuing to be at the fore of the industry and perform strongly in future editions of the Hot Button Report.

About Canopy’s Hot Button Report:

Canopy’s Hot Button Report is the go-to resource for brands and retailers in the fashion industry when it comes to ensuring that they are sourcing from MMCF producers who are eliminating the risks related to biodiversity loss and deforestation in their supply chain. The importance of environmentally friendly business practices in the textile industry has indeed gained a significant amount of traction as more than 550 global brands are looking to source from ‘green shirt’ producers. The brands in question have combined annual revenues of over US $1 trillion, so this commitment from the brands can be viewed as a huge step in the right direction. The ranking of ‘dark green shirt producer’ is one that has gained an impressive amount of popularity amongst brands and signifies the highest level of implementation of Canopy Style requirements for Ancient and Endangered Forest conservation, transparency, Traceability and next-generation solutions.

Birla Cellulose, the Cellulosic Fibres Business of the Aditya Birla Group, is a leading sustainability-focused Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres (MMCF) producer.

Birla Cellulose operates 11 sites for pulp and fibre manufacturing that apply environmentally efficient closed-loop technologies including recycled materials and enhanced conservation of natural resources. Its five advanced research centres are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and pilot plants. Birla Cellulose’s fibres are made from renewable wood and are produced using a closed-loop process with significantly lower carbon emissions and lower resource consumption.

Birla Cellulose collaborates actively with its upstream and downstream partners to create a bigger and broader positive impact on the sustainability of its value chain. Visit https://www.livabybirlacellulose.com/

RSWM and Adani Energy Solutions join hands for sustainable future

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RSWM and Adani Energy Solutions join hands for sustainable future

RSWM Ltd, one of India’s leading textile manufacturers and the flagship company of LNJ Bhilwara Group, has signed an agreement with Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. (AESL), for supply of 60 MW of Renewable Energy, marking a key milestone in its sustainability journey.

Under the agreement, AESL will manage the entire green power value chain for the additional power requirement of RSWM Ltd. Towards this, RSWM invested ₹60 crore under the Group Captive Scheme with a renewable genco for the supply of 31.53 crore units of green power per annum to its manufacturing facilities across Rajasthan. With this addition, the contribution of renewable energy in RSWM’s total energy requirement will rise from the current 33% to 70% in the near future (two thirds of its total energy mix).

“This achievement underscores our long-term vision to align growth with sustainability and reinforce our position as a forward-looking industrial leader. By sourcing 70% of our total energy requirement from renewable sources—well above the national average of India’s clean energy mix i.e. 31% – RSWM continues to set industry benchmarks in responsible energy transition,” said Mr. Riju Jhunjhunwala, Chairman, Managing Director and CEO, RSWM Ltd.

“We are delighted to partner with RSWM on this landmark initiative that demonstrates how sustainability is becoming integral to businesses. This collaboration is a testament to the scalability and impact of renewable power in strengthening industrial growth while ensuring sustainability. As a leading energy solutions provider for the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) sector, we feel privileged to play a catalytic role in helping industries decarbonize through our innovative offerings,” said Mr. Kandarp Patel, CEO, Adani Energy Solutions Ltd.

“With an equity investment of ₹60 crores, it’s a milestone in our sustainability journey, aligning with global clean energy benchmarks and emphasizing our commitment towards the noble cause. By integrating hybrid power, RSWM is not only reducing its carbon footprint but also enhancing long-term energy security and operational efficiency,” said Mr. Rajeev Gupta, Joint Managing Director, RSWM Ltd.

RSWM’s sharp focus on embedding sustainability into every strand of its operations, through renewable energy, circular material flows, or responsible water use has made it a future-ready textile leader that contributes to a regenerative and resilient economy.

AESL’s C&I vertical serves bulk electricity users with customized energy solutions. By delivering reliable, competitively priced, and increasingly green power, AESL helps businesses across sectors meet both operational and sustainability needs. The company is targeting a C&I portfolio of 7,000 MW over the next five years.

FESPA announces launch of textile, a new event to serve the global textile printing community

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FESPA announces launch of textile, a new event to serve the global textile printing community

FESPA is building on its 60-year heritage in screen and digital printing for textile applications with the launch of Textile, an event dedicated to printed textiles, apparel and decor. The first edition will take place alongside FESPA Global Print Expo, its co-located shows Personalisation Experience, European Sign Expo, as well as the newly introduced Corrugated event, at Fira Barcelona from 19-22 May 2026 (see separate press releases).

Comprising an exhibition and dedicated conference programme, Textile is designed specifically for visitors who work with printed textiles including garments, sportswear and interior décor. The event will serve as a concentrated platform for producers of these applications to explore industry trends, see the latest innovations, and exchange knowledge and expertise.

The exhibition space will showcase various textile-related technologies and consumables, including: roll-to-roll machinery; direct-to-garment (DTG) and direct-to-fabric (DTF) machinery; design and workflow software; embroidery and sewing equipment; finishing equipment; material and apparels; inks and coatings; and more.

In the free-to-attend conference sessions, delegates will hear from experts on topics such as enhancing productivity and efficiency, reducing operational impact, and waste reduction.

The event will also offer visitors networking opportunities with brands and designers who are looking for more agile, environmentally responsible textile production supply chains.

Textile is accessible to visitors to all four other co-located FESPA 2026 events with a single ticket.

Duncan MacOwan, Head of Marketing and Events, says: “With the launch of Textile, we’re creating a focused environment that directly addresses the challenges faced by textile printers, garment brands, sportswear producers and interior designers, while giving printers the textile-focused insight they need to invest and expand.”

He continues: “With the emphasis on innovation and knowledge-sharing, Textile will help visitors to make smarter production decisions, improve speed-to-market and profitability, embrace sustainable, on-demand manufacturing, and convert creative ideas into functional, profitable outcomes.”

Callum Legg, Group Sales and Project Manager, FESPA, adds: “Textile will be a directional meeting point for experts to congregate, discover new opportunities, explore responsible textile production and understand the multiple factors influencing the future of textile printing. We’re placing suppliers in a strong position to establish and build on relationships with textile business decision-makers, and support those visitors to make investment decisions with confidence.”

CITI — Export Promotion Mission needs to be activated soon

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CITI — Export Promotion Mission needs to be activated soon

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) is hopeful that the Export Promotion Mission, about which an announcement was made in the Union Budget for the financial year 2025-26, will be established at the earliest.

“We will set up an Export Promotion Mission, with sectoral and ministerial targets, driven jointly by the Ministries of Commerce, MSME, and Finance. It will facilitate easy access to export credit, cross-border factoring support, and support to MSMEs to tackle non-tariff measures in overseas markets,” Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman had said in her Budget speech on February 1, 2025.

“Having the Export Promotion Mission in place, preferably by the end of the year, will act as a huge confidence-booster for India’s exporter fraternity in the wake of the continued uncertainty around the date by which the US tariff issue will be resolved and the potential opportunities opening through the FTAs already signed by India and those on the anvil,” CITI Chairman Shri Ashwin Chandran said.

“Such a move can also result in addressing the structural challenges which can help India raise its global share in world trade, including in the textile and apparel sector,” Shri Chandran added.

The US has imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods, effective August 27. In July, India signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the UK. India is also currently negotiating multiple FTAs, including with the European Union.

Last year, India was the 6th largest exporter of textile and apparel items worldwide. India has close to a 4% share of the global trade in textiles and apparel products. The bulk of India’s textile and apparel sector comprises micro, medium and small enterprises (MSMEs).

According to CITI’s analysis, in September 2025, Indian textile exports slid 10.45% over the previous year, while apparel exports declined 10.14% during the same period. Cumulative exports of textiles and apparel items during September 2025 declined 10.34% over September 2024.

Intertextile Apparel unveils show dates and key themes for Spring Edition

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Intertextile Apparel unveils show dates and key themes for Spring Edition

With each passing year, innovation in the fashion supply chain grows more advanced, and China continually positions itself at the forefront. Against this backdrop, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition 2026 will open the spring sourcing season from 11 – 13 March 2026, with a renewed focus on being fashion forward, while embracing sustainable, performance, and future textiles. As global industry players try to overcome market challenges and embrace innovation, the fair’s organisers were eager to reiterate that the upcoming fair would be the ideal platform to do just that. 

“Intertextile Apparel has proved time and again to be unmissable, and our fairgoers regularly echo that sentiment,” said Ms Wilmet Shea, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. “As the industry undergoes a period of change, the fair’s breadth, scale, business connections and focus on ‘what’s next’ are more important than ever. The upcoming Spring Edition will leverage our renewed focus and carry forward the positive momentum of our 2025 shows, where we witnessed solid results in key exhibitor and buyer categories. With fashion as a cornerstone of the fair, we will continue to place a greater emphasis on AI and innovation, while growing our sustainable and performance-related offerings.”

Fashion, performance, sustainability and innovation combine to good effect at flagship fair

The show’s willingness to align with international and domestic market trends has been paying dividends. In China, the textile industry’s emissions intensity decreased by 60% from 2005 – 2022, and by a further 14% from 2022 – 2024. Reflecting exhibitors’ eagerness to attract eco-conscious buyers from China and beyond, Intertextile Apparel’s dedicated zone for sustainability, Econogy Hub, increased in scale by over 60% between the 2024 and 2025 Autumn Editions. At the upcoming Spring Edition, the zone will feature an open booth design as well as dedicated seminar and display areas. In addition, it is set to welcome a range of innovative textile suppliers and testing and certification institutions. Econogy Hub will be supplemented by the Econogy Finder, a convenient means for visitors to locate sustainable suppliers across the fairground.

Industry innovation tends to be directed towards sustainable endeavours, and the AI trend is no exception – as it is already reshaping the supply chain in meaningful ways, such as reducing wastage in production, allowing for earlier detection of defects, and optimising stock levels to prevent surplus. At the enhanced Innovation & Digital Solutions Zone and its complementary seminar series, exhibitors at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition 2026 will showcase a range of AI-related and cutting-edge technologies with textile applications. The zone’s previous exhibitors included the likes of AiDLab, HKRITA, and Shima Seiki, who were enthused with its favourable position and ability to connect them with new, relevant buyers.

Many suppliers are making significant efforts to attract the next generation of customers. Generation Z is more interconnected than previous consumers, and as such, Chinese-style clothing trends have transcended the domestic fashion scene to reach international markets[3]. Next spring, this could potentially lead to interesting business opportunities for fashion-forward exhibitors at Accessories Vision, Beyond Denim, Essential Suits & Shirts, Premium Wool Zone, SalonEurope, and Verve for Design. Meanwhile, suppliers at Functional Lab will be eager to take advantage of the developing athleisure trend, which has evolved towards more utilitarian, functional styles and outfits[4].

Positive feedback from 2025 lends strong momentum to upcoming edition

Fairgoers in 2025 agreed the global market is undergoing a period of change, with resilience, versatility, and a willingness to explore new distribution channels the key attributes needed to navigate the current climate. Buyers at the Intertextile Directions Trend Forum, and at display zones Bespoke Performance, The CUBE, and Econogy Hub Display Area, indicated their preference for fabrics for ladieswear, functional and sportswear, as well as knitted, eco-friendly and natural fabrics. All four areas will return to give added visibility to exhibitors next spring.

Exhibiting at the recent Spring Edition, Ms Karen Yang, Global Marketing Communication Leader, Textile, Eastman Chemical (China) Co Ltd, said: “Every year we bring new concepts, innovations, and technologies to Intertextile Apparel. For the Chinese market, it is very important for us to develop something new, and to introduce the newest in technology and innovation. The buyers at Intertextile Apparel are excellent – they are forward-thinking and eager to try new things, and highly innovative. Their fabric development skills and technologies are also ideal. That’s why we choose this platform to debut our latest innovations and fabrics, and this year we were very happy to launch Naia™ On The Move at Intertextile Apparel.”

A buyer at the same edition, Ms Eileen Tay, Creative Director from Elizabeth Little LLP in Singapore, said: “As opposed to Europe, it’s a lot nearer to fly to Shanghai from Singapore, and many leading European and Japanese suppliers come here. China is the biggest hub, and Intertextile Apparel really serves all the purposes I have. All the exhibitors have warehouses in China, so it’s also very easy for our manufacturers to get the stock. I feel we have more buying power compared to last year due to tariffs. I also really like Verve for Design, there are more exhibitors this time which is helpful for my prints.”

The fair is co-organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; and the China Textile Information Centre. It will take place alongside Yarn Expo Spring, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition, CHIC and PH Value at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). For more details on this fair, please visit: www.intertextileapparel.com.

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