He continued: “Intertextile Shanghai is the largest fair of its kind and most influential platform in the region; there is no other show that is more effective.

Many exhibitors also commented that they received a healthy spread of buyers to their booths, both from China as well as from key markets in Asia and Europe, and that a satisfying proportion of these buyers were new potential customers.K. The audience enjoyed the topics discussed, and then found their way to our booth afterwards to learn more,”

Nancy Kelly, creative account director of Trendstop from the UK, and panel discussion moderator, said.”Another fast-moving trend in the domestic market, which is mirrored in the buyer profile of the fair, is that of boutique online brands, and despite their small size, many were on the lookout for premium fabrics at the fair.

While the visitor Polyester Fabric Manufacturers was up slightly on last year — 71,450 from 103 countries and regions attended (2016: 71,163 from 100 countries and regions) — what was clearly evident in the feedback from exhibitors was that the quality of buyers sourcing at the fair continues to increase.9 percent this edition to 3,341 from 26 countries and regions (2016: 3,155 from 27 countries and regions). New exhibitor countries included Denmark, Malaysia and Poland.