Yarn Expo Shenzhen 2026 Concludes with Focus on Sustainable and Innovative Yarn Sourcing

More than 20,000 visits from 74 countries and regions highlight growing demand for greener, performance-led yarn and fibre solutions

Positioned as a mid-year sourcing platform for the Greater Bay Area, Yarn Expo Shenzhen 2026 highlighted Shenzhen's role in connecting regional demand, supply chains and innovation across the textile industry. The exhibition showcased developments in greener, performance-oriented and value-added yarn and fibre solutions while strengthening collaboration between yarn, fabric and apparel sectors.

The event featured nearly 100 exhibitors, recording increased participation compared with the previous edition. Buyers explored products across five major categories, including chemical fibre, cotton yarn, fancy yarn, regenerated yarn and wool yarn, providing a comprehensive overview of current material developments.

Among the exhibitors, Better International presented Tempsense® bio-based temperature-regulating fibres and Collaskin® collagen fibres, while Jingyi Group showcased its Lyocell blended yarns. These products attracted significant attention from visitors looking for sustainable and functional textile materials.

Alongside product displays, the exhibition hosted a series of knowledge-sharing programmes. The Tongkun – China Fibre Fashion Trends Display Zone and the Green Fibre Certification Display showcased market-ready fibre applications and sustainable material developments.

The event also featured the New Fibre New World – Textile Materials Innovation Forum and the Green Fibre Eco-Forum, where participants discussed certification standards, recycling technologies and bio-based materials to support future product development and material selection.

These activities complemented innovation and sustainability-focused programmes at the concurrent Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics, including the Innovation Studio and Future Horizons Forum, offering attendees broader insights into industry developments.

Exhibitor Perspectives

Ms Amy Dong, Marketing Manager, Better International Holding (HK) Limited, Hong Kong, said:

"Our company focuses on plant-based functional yarns, with patented products such as thermoregulating, ginger and herbal cotton fibres that offer versatile performance benefits. At this edition, buyers were particularly interested in the functionality and green certifications of our products, and we met many new contacts from Southeast Asia and across the Greater Bay Area. The sustainability-focused forums also played an important role, helping buyers understand the latest eco-trends and then experience these materials firsthand at our booth."

Ms Mary Xu, Vice President, General Manager of Sales and Marketing, Top Line (Ningbo) Textile Co Ltd, China, said:

"We specialise in high-end cashmere yarns and fabrics made primarily from biodegradable protein fibres, targeting the mid- to high-end market and working closely with designers and brands. The visitor profile at Yarn Expo Shenzhen aligns well with this positioning, as we met buyers from Hong Kong, mainland China and overseas who are actively looking for premium, sustainable materials. As sustainability becomes a global priority, we believe premium and green products will drive future demand. This edition met our expectations, and we will continue to participate next year."

Ms Vivi Hu, Vice General Manager of Sales, Jingyi Group, China, said:

"As a leading enterprise in vortex-spun yarns and the president enterprise for the vortex yarn branch of China Cotton Textile Association, we continue to align with brands’ sustainability goals by developing and promoting sustainable Lyocell blended yarns. The mid-year timing helps us avoid peak overseas exhibition periods while reaching key customers in the Pearl River Delta and Yangtze River Basin, two core textile technology regions. The concurrently held Intertextile Shenzhen is highly relevant to our business, and many exhibitors are already our customers, creating valuable cross-market exchange."

Visitor Feedback

Ms Kuem Ryun An, President, Nice Vesta Co Ltd, Korea, said:

"We provide sourcing services for local weaving mills and fabric wholesalers, helping them connect with yarn and fabric suppliers in China. We visited to look for functional and distinctive yarn products, and have already found a supplier with excellent quality. Their protein-based yarns offer both great texture and fabric performance, making them well suited to the Korean market’s demand for functionality and comfort. Overall, this trip met our expectations, and Shenzhen’s efficient transport links and visa arrangements also encouraged our participation."

Mr Jay Munjani, Director, Sagar Texoline, India, said:

"This is our first time at Yarn Expo Shenzhen. We are a dealer and importer from India, supplying yarns to local manufacturers. We mainly work with fully drawn yarns (FDY) and draw textured yarns (DTY), and we came here to explore new opportunities, with a particular focus on functionality. We found the product range here comprehensive, and travelling from India to Shenzhen is very convenient. Having both raw materials and apparel under one roof is a great advantage, and I plan to visit the apparel section as well."

Mr Pengcheng Song, Phase Change Energy Storage (Beijing) Technology Co Ltd, China, said:

"We came to this fair to expand our customer base and find products with stronger functionality and sustainability. The products on display matched what we were looking for, and the range of categories was very broad. On the first day, we already identified several potential partners. We also attended the concurrent fairs’ forums, which gave us a clearer sense of industry directions and helped us identify the products we need. The fair’s timing fills the gap between the spring and autumn seasons. We plan to return next year."

Yarn Expo Shenzhen is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT, the China Cotton Textile Association, and the China Chemical Fibers Association.

The next editions include Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition / Yarn Expo Autumn, scheduled for 25 – 27 August 2026 in Shanghai, and the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies, to be held from 24 – 26 February 2027 in Ho Chi Minh City.