Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles Autumn Edition 2026 Concludes with Strong Global Buyer Participation
More than 900 exhibitors and nearly 36,000 visitors from 113 markets gathered in Shanghai, highlighting innovation, sustainability and evolving sourcing needs
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition 2026 concluded on 20 August, bringing together the international home textiles community at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). The event welcomed more than 900 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions and nearly 36,000 visitors from 113 represented markets.
Spanning more than 100,000 sqm, the fair reinforced its position as a major sourcing and manufacturing platform for the Asian home textiles sector, with strong participation from Greater China, Southeast Asia and increasingly Central Asia.
Innovation Across Home and Contract Textiles
The four-hall exhibition presented a broad selection of home and contract textile products, including bedding, fabrics, curtains, carpets and design-led collections.
Exhibitors showcased new collections, sustainable materials, technology-enabled solutions and value-added products responding to changing consumer preferences and market requirements.
Among the exhibitors were Antonio Salgado from Portugal, which presented bedspreads made from 100% Masters of Flax Fibre linen; Tongxiang Gelin Textile from China, featuring Merino Wool Velvet and W-TDC series fabrics with natural fire resistance, antibacterial properties and formaldehyde adsorption; and Shenzhen Lidai Environmental Protection Intelligent Technology from China, which demonstrated its AI-powered Maybo fabric recognition engine and intelligent wallpaper sampling and matching systems.
Wilmet Shea, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, said:
“This edition brought together a truly multinational and high-quality exhibitor and buyer base. The strong performance of the fair underscores the resilience of China’s industrial supply chain and reinforces confidence in the industry’s long-term growth. Exhibitors and visitors alike highlighted how sustainability and new technologies are accelerating product development, improving operational efficiency and enhancing supply chain transparency, creating a dynamic, business-focused atmosphere where innovation and real-world sourcing needs translated into concrete outcomes for both exhibitors and buyers.”
International Buyers Strengthen Sourcing Opportunities
The fair attracted buyers with defined sourcing objectives from major international companies including Bouclair, H&M, HEMA, IKEA, Li & Fung and Tesco, among others.
Buyer delegations from Central Asia, Southeast Asia and North Africa further expanded the international representation, connecting decision-makers with suppliers, product developments and industry insights.
Allen Zhou, Director of Sourcing of Bouclair Home, Canada, said:
“As a long-time textile professional, this is my first time focusing on home textiles. We’re a Canadian retail chain with about 60 stores, serving middle to high-level customers, and I’m sourcing for furniture fabrics and bedding related materials. The fair is exciting because it brings direct manufacturers and the chance to see new fabrics, technologies, and innovations in person. Sustainability is a must in North America – green materials and certifications matter – and I already met suppliers to align on those standards.”
Wool and Sustainable Materials Gain Attention
The fair also provided exhibitors with opportunities to receive direct feedback from international buyers and monitor changing sourcing priorities.
Janine Bisset, National Sales & Marketing Manager of Jaspa Herington Pty Ltd, Australia, said:
“This show is a triple-win for us. It’s a good opportunity in the Chinese market, to attract international visitors, and to source from other exhibitors. Our Australian-wool quilts and pillows include a machine washable range which protects asthma sufferers, with over 45 million of them in China alone. Wool is temperature regulating, breathable, natural and highly sustainable, which aligns with the show’s focus. All the visitors we’ve met here have been new, with various promising leads very open to diversifying their product offerings. Buyers are actively looking for polyester alternatives, and wool offers that alternative.”
Fringe Programme Highlights Trends and Industry Insights
Alongside the exhibition, the fringe programme was organised around four themes: Palette, Go-Green, Connector and NextGen.
The programme brought together designers, trend forecasters, industry specialists and decision-makers for talks, guided tours and panel discussions covering design and product development, changing lifestyles, sustainability, business strategies and the future of home textiles.
A key feature was Intertextile International Lifestyle Trend 2027 – Breathe Up!, which examined lifestyle trends and design directions for the upcoming season.
Other sessions addressed urban renewal, AI implementation in the textile sector and opportunities in Latin American markets. The urban renewal discussion was curated by Shen Lei, Founder and Design Director of Interior Architects, while Dylan Chen, Textile Industry Digitalisation Consultant at Style3D, addressed AI implementation in the industry.
Cécile Rosenstrauch, Global Creative Director of NellyRodi™ Agency, said:
“For home and hospitality, to create an experience, it’s important to imagine very creative spaces. ‘Breathe Up!’ is a great concept because there are so many meanings behind it – to inhale fresh air and exhale bad energy, to create an environment that adds to wellbeing. Everything is freed between technology and craftsmanship, totally connected to the colours of nature, and the space is very calm and peaceful. I’m delighted with the fabric selection as it’s perfectly embodied each concept we wanted to celebrate and dramatise.”
Exhibitors Highlight International Business Potential
Yang Ziyi, Manager, Green City Textile Co Ltd, Taiwan, said:
“We have exhibited at the fair for many editions to build visibility among both domestic and international designers and furniture manufacturers. Our focus is on blended fabrics and functional textiles; this edition, we met high-quality visitors from Brazil, Japan and Korea who showed strong interest in our practical products and innovative patterns. There is a clear trend towards a more ‘homey’ aesthetic, with buyers seeking designs that balance comfort and functionality. We are satisfied with the foot traffic and supporting events, and we will return next year.”
Tolga Emrah, Sales Marketing Manager, Isik Kadife, Türkiye, said:
“In the past, we exported a significant volume of upholstery fabrics and finished products to China, and we are now exploring opportunities to expand that business. Carpets are a relatively new category for us, and this is the first time we’re actively targeting the Chinese market. This international fair gave us access not only to buyers in the country but also to visitors from Central Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. Over the first two days, we’ve generated a strong number of contacts; we exchanged samples and specifications and look forward to following up after the fair.”
Visitors Seek Functional and Sustainable Solutions
Visitors also highlighted the relevance of functional, sustainable and design-focused textile solutions.
Patiweth Promtun, Assistant Director (Space Planning Department), Sangetsu Goodrich Thailand, said:
“We supply materials for interior designers on B2B projects – mainly hospitality, including real estate projects and hotels like Marriott and Hilton. Walking through the fair, about 90% of what I’m seeing is useful for our upholstery and curtain sourcing for both indoor and outdoor use. In two days, I’ve already met plenty of innovative potential suppliers, mostly from China. In Thailand, trends are shifting toward simpler, earthy styles with detail, as well as environmentally friendly materials for MNC customers especially.”
Andy Zeng, Sourcing Leader, Decoration & Textile, adeo, France, said:
“As one of the world’s top DIY retailers, we have over 1,000 physical stores in 26 countries, and over 14 private label brands. We’re here sourcing fabrics for curtains, throws, cushion covers and more, from targeted and existing suppliers. Some are also connecting us with their own upstream sources for trending functional materials such as 100% blackout, heat protection and noise cancellation. We’re also seeking fully recyclable TPU coatings. Many exhibitors here can already put this into practice, which was an unexpected discovery. We will come back next year for sure.”
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles Reinforces Regional Role
The Autumn Edition 2026 demonstrated continued demand for sourcing, product innovation and market intelligence across the home and contract textiles sector.
The combination of international exhibitors, qualified buyers, sustainability-focused products, technology-driven solutions and trend programming reinforced the fair’s role as a key meeting point for the Asian home textiles industry and its wider global supply chain.