What is Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2026 (Autumn Edition)?
Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2026 (Autumn Edition) runs from September 2 to September 4, 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai, China. Co-organised by Messe Frankfurt and CCPIT’s textile sub-council, it is one of the largest global sourcing platforms for apparel fabrics, yarns, trims and accessories.
What is Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2026 (Autumn Edition)?
The fair covers cotton, wool, silk, denim, functional and sustainable fabrics, linings, embroidery, prints, and garment accessories. Exhibitors are mills and converters from China and many other countries; visitors are garment manufacturers, brands, buying houses, importers and fashion designers sourcing materials for upcoming collections.
For Indian fabric mills, yarn spinners and trim makers, the Autumn edition is a direct route to Chinese and international garment buyers. For Indian apparel manufacturers and brands, it is a single trip to compare thousands of material suppliers, check pricing and MOQs, and read fabric trends for the next season.
When and where is Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2026 (Autumn Edition)?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2026 (Autumn Edition) |
| Dates | September 2–4, 2026 |
| Country | China |
| Venue | National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai |
| Organisers | Messe Frankfurt and CCPIT textile sub-council |
| Sector | Apparel fabrics, yarns, trims and accessories |
| Audience | Garment manufacturers, brands, buying houses, importers |
Who should attend Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2026 (Autumn Edition)?
Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2026 (Autumn Edition) is most useful for:
- Indian fabric mills, weavers and converters (cotton, denim, functional, sustainable)
- Yarn spinners, trims, labels, embroidery and garment-accessory suppliers
- Garment manufacturers, exporters and buying houses sourcing materials
- Fashion brands, designers and material-development teams
Why attend?
Source materials at global scale
Thousands of fabric and accessory suppliers exhibit, making it efficient to compare quality, price and lead time.
Meet international garment buyers
Brands and buying houses attend to find new mills and negotiate seasonal supply.
Track fabric and sustainability trends
Trend forums and sustainability zones signal where material demand is heading.
Do I need a visa for mainland China, and how can I track my application?
Yes — Indian passport holders need a China M (business/trade) visa to attend Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2026 (Autumn Edition). Apply well in advance, as appointment and processing times vary through the year.
Once your application is submitted, you can check its progress on the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (Mumbai) tracker using your application or reference number. BTW Visa Services prepares, submits and follows up mainland China business visa applications for corporate teams, and can chase your status on your behalf.
See our China M Visa Guide and the BTW Visa Application Tracking hub for official visa-status links covering 100+ countries.
Key Takeaways
- Intertextile Shanghai (Autumn) 2026 runs September 2–4, 2026 at NECC Shanghai
- It is one of the world’s largest apparel fabric and accessories sourcing fairs
- Indian attendees need a China M business visa, usually with an invitation letter
- Track it on the CVASC (Mumbai) online system with your receipt number
