The rapidly approaching fair is set to host one of its largest fringe programs ever, with nearly 40 seminars and product presentations, four panel discussions, and eight domestic forums covering trends, fashion, innovation, and more. This is in response to exhibitors’ strong interest in the sustainability seminars, and the growth of digital solutions events alongside the fair’s new Digital Solutions Zone. With five different settings for presentations covering a range of industry subjects, attendees will be well-prepared to handle three days of Autumn/Winter 2025–2026 sourcing.
The general manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, Ms. Wilmet Shea, noted that it is the duty of the organizers to create business opportunities and said, “Being the largest sourcing event of the year, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics’ fringe program is a crucial tool for buyers to make educated decisions.” Our lectures assist guests in navigating the changing textile scene and locating relevant exhibitors at the exhibition
The introduction of five venues—Apparel Threads (Hall 5.1), Econogy Talks (Hall 5.1), Industry Insight (Hall 4.1), Talking Point (Hall 7.1), and Textile Dialogue (Hall 5.1)—was required due to the unprecedented demand for speaking slots for fringe programs. The fringe activities of the fair are organized around four main themes:
Econogy Talks
13 seminars and two sustainability panels, including HKRITA’s Threads of Innovation: Pathway to Next-Gen Materials and Adapting to the Coming Green Revolution, which will feature European and Asian industry players discussing how businesses can acclimate to the EU’s Green Deal, will be featured at the Econogy Talks fringe venue of the same name. Under this umbrella, there are other important events covering topics such as regulatory trends in the European and American markets, testing and compliance requirements for international trade, promoting sustainable development in the fashion industry through the use of ESG strategies, and supply chain traceability in the global textile industry.
Technology & Solutions
Taking place at venues Industry Insight and Talking Point, this theme explores topics important for industry players to advance in the IoT age. Front and centre will be the fair’s Textile Industry Digital Application Forum, featuring a presentation covering how innovation and technology are driving industry transformation, and several focusing on various aspects of AI, from intelligent design to its role along the length and breadth of the industry.
In addition, Technology & Solutions will feature seminars from industry heavyweights such as Avery Dennison, Coloro, Nilit, Sateri, Shima Seiki, Symmpix, and Unifi. Topics include how technology can improve transparency across supply chains; digital tools for colour research and analysis; and how digital product creation can reduce sampling time and cost. These events dovetail with the fair’s new Digital Solutions Zone in Hall 5.1, which will give fairgoers exposure to opportunities presented by the global digital revolution.
Design & Trends
Featuring the Human Intelligence theme and its four key trends – UTILITY, CALM, PLURALISM, and PROJECTION – the Intertextile Directions Trend Forum will showcase various on vogue fabrics. Several Trend Forum Tours and the Intertextile Trends Autumn / Winter 2025-26 seminar by I.S. Planning will allow fairgoers to further delve into the theme.
