#Yarn & Fiber

2022-01-27

Yarn Expo Spring to welcome sustainability and innovation in April 2022

After hosting successful spring and autumn editions in 2021, Yarn Expo will return to the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai from 14 – 16 April 2022. The fair will again support business facilitation for the international fibre and yarn industry, with exhibitors taking the opportunity to display their latest innovative products. Alternative and sustainable materials are without a doubt expected to be highlights of the show, in keeping with global consumer trends and government policies.

Organic, regenerated, recycled are the top buzz words when it comes to sustainable fibre and yarn products. As an increasing number of consumers pursue more eco-friendly lifestyles and consumption habits, non-traditional organic plant fibres extracted from hemp, lotus flowers, pineapple leaves, discarded coffee grounds, banana trees, various fruits and more, are now becoming a common alternative for mainstream fashion products.

Recycled yarns are also gaining considerable traction with the recycled yarn market forecast to reach USD 5 billion by 2025, after growing at a CAGR of 6.5% during 2020 – 2025. In China, the government recently released another five-year development plan, following its announcement of the 14th Five-Year Plan for textiles in summer, for accelerating several industries’ green initiatives. Highlights of the plan include promoting the recycling of renewable resources such as textile waste; this added support from the governement is expected to further fuel the opportunities in China’s recycled yarn market.

Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd said: “Yarn Expo has continued to support the industry throughout the uncertainty brought about by the pandemic. Not only has it served as a platform for business exchange in times of difficulty, it has promoted and facilitated the introduction of new, innovative products and solutions, to align the industry with developing global trends. Fairgoers in 2021 noted the considerable innovation and development happening in the market, especially in China, with more and more companies centreing their business strategies upon sustainable goals and targets. We look forward to further encouraging a more green future for the sector as we approach the Spring Edition in April 2022.”

Mr Kyle Guo, Senior Exective at Texperts India Private Ltd, reported on the popularity of their more eco-friendly products at the fair in 2021: “Yarn Expo is an ideal trade fair that we have been exhibiting at for many years. We are highlighting our organic cotton products this year as these products are becoming more popular, with people paying more attention to the concept of sustainability. We have already received a lot of enquires about our organic cotton and have met with a great number of new customers.”

Meanwhile, Mr Carl He, General Manager of Enrich Fabrics & Cotton Brand Company at Guangzhou Textiles Holdings Ltd in China spoke about their experience: “At the fair, I saw a lot of environmentally friendly, renewable and biodegradable products, these are the purchasing trends for this season. Some domestic brands are at an exploration phase in these areas, but there are some mature brands too, so Yarn Expo serves as a nice communication platform. Having participated at the fair for so many years, its professionalism in the industry is beyond doubt and I am very satisfied with the overall sourcing results this year.”

Four concurrent fairs optimise value for participants

As usual, Yarn Expo Spring will be held alongside Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition, CHIC and PH Value. The synergy effect created by the concurrent fairs elevates the value the platform offers as the entire supply chain gathers for three days of networking, business matching and information sharing.

Yarn Expo Spring is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT. For further information, please visit: www.yarn-expo-spring.com. To find out more about all Messe Frankfurt textile fairs worldwide, please visit:

http://texpertise-network.messefrankfurt.com.

Vietnam’s market evolution creates new sourcing opportunities at VIATT 2027

As Vietnam’s textile industry continues to upgrade and scale, new opportunities are emerging for suppliers of advanced raw materials, design-led fabrics, production technologies, and sustainability solutions. The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) will return 24 – 26 February 2027, presenting a cross-sector platform – spanning apparel, home and technical categories – for overseas companies to connect with manufacturers, brands, sourcing offices, retailers, and industry buyers from Vietnam, ASEAN, and beyond.

Yarn Expo Autumn 2026 draws to a close, weaving sustainable innovation into global sourcing

Yarn Expo Autumn 2026 concluded with approximately 600 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions, connecting with nearly 22,000 visitors from 110 represented markets, bringing the textile industry’s evolving material agenda into sharper focus. Held alongside Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition, CHIC and PH Value, the fair connected upstream fibre and yarn innovation with fabric development, garment production and fashion-market demand.

Intertextile Apparel concludes with strong global engagement and future-focused sourcing momentum

Textile innovation in the form of widely applicable, scalable solutions was on show as Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition 2026 concluded on 27 August. The show brought together over 3,500 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions across 240,000 sqm at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), and welcomed over 100,000 visitors. Across three days, the fair served as a platform for sourcing, product discovery and industry exchange, reflecting demand for materials and solutions that balance creativity, functionality, responsibility and efficiency.

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition 2026 concludes as Asia’s premier hub for trend-led innovation

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition 2026 wrapped up on 20 August having brought the global home textiles community together in Shanghai. Over 900 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions attracted nearly 36,000 visitors from 113 represented markets to the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). This edition further strengthened the fair’s status as a strategic gateway to the wider Asian buyer market, with strongly represented regions including Greater China, Southeast Asia, and increasingly Central Asia.

Lenzing and Kaihara to debut REMOD denim collection at Kingpins Amsterdam

The Lenzing Group, a global producer of wood-based fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, has partnered with Japanese denim manufacturer Kaihara Corporation to launch the “REMOD Collection”. The collection combines three of Lenzing's fiber offerings for denim applications: TENCEL™ Lyocell Standard, TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100 and TENCEL™ Lyocell dtex 2.2.

Circ and Huafon partner to scale textile-to-textile recycling in China

Circ® and Huafon, a leading spandex producer in China, are partnering to build and scale a new multi-phase textile-to-textile recycling site in China, expanding Circ's global pathway to industrial scale. The project will be located within Huafon's industrial footprint and will use Circ's technology to process polycotton textile waste and recycle both inputs, recovering recycled PTA, recycled MEG and recycled cellulosic pulp for use in new textiles. The site will be developed in phases, with Phase 1 designed for approximately 200 metric tons of textile waste per day and additional capacity planned.

Mayer & Cie. Global gears up tor ITMA Asia 2026

Mayer & Cie. Global will focus on mattress fabric production at ITMA Asia, taking place in Shanghai from 20 to 24 November 2026. The company will showcase one of its flagship models for this application: the OVJA 2.4 EM. Joining the mattress fabric specialist will be an OV 3.2 QCe, presented at ITMA Asia in a configuration for knitting double-face fabrics in E40. This gives the OV 3.2 QCe a combination of capabilities rarely found in the market. The German textile machinery manufacturer will also introduce its new portfolio strategy and share updates from its development team at its Albstadt headquarters.

FET highlights advances in fibre spinning technology at Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress

Fibre Extrusion Technology Limited (FET) presented its latest developments in fibre spinning technology at the Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress in Austria in September 2026. In a presentation entitled “Spinning a good yarn”, Dr Jonny Hunter examined recent technological developments and challenges facing the fibre industry, highlighting the company's expanding range of specialised fibre extrusion and spinning systems.

Textile performance for the global market: Heimtextil 2027 connects interior design, quality and global sourcing

With the new premium segment Carpets & Rugs Excellence, the Comfort & Connect area and the Heimtextil Trends 27/28, Heimtextil 2027 is sharpening its offering for a market under pressure. Today, textile products need to prove their quality, functionality and long-term value. From 12 to 15 January 2027, the leading trade fair for home and contract textiles and textile design showcases relevant innovations across the entire value chain: from fibres and yarns to designs by international studios and emerging talent, through to finished collections, functional contract textiles and complete interior solutions.