Textile News in 2024

GTexcare 2024: Bring together industry information, promote interaction and inspire boundless inspiration

The 2024 Frankfurt International Textile Treatment Exhibition is on November 6-9. It has caught the attention of the global textile care industry. The exhibition will focus on key topics. These are automation, energy, resources, the circular economy, and textile hygiene. It will highlight industry trends and inject new life into the market. A group of top textile care product makers will gather then. They will showcase their latest technologies. Their goal is to elevate the industry.

The 2024 Frankfurt Textile Treatment Exhibition is vital for global textile care. They will hold it from November 6 to 9. This exhibition will draw over 300 exhibitors from 30 countries. They will showcase their innovative products to global professional visitors. The exhibition has a strong exhibitor lineup. It brings together top companies in machinery, chemicals, textiles, and equipment. It also welcomes new firms in robotics and IT to explore future trends in textile care.

This year’s exhibition will focus on major challenges facing the industry. It will find ways to innovate for the climate, cut energy costs, and ease labor shortages.

Kerstin Horaczek, VP of Technical Exhibitions at Messe Frankfurt, said: “Texcare is a great platform for the industry. It is also key to future development.” We are pleased to see that exhibitors are more enthusiastic than we expected. Top firms from Europe, the Americas, and Asia will show their textile care tech. “Texcare 2024 is a must-see event for all in the global laundry, cleaning, and textile services.””

A 2023 survey of exhibitors and visitors found strong support for moving the show to autumn. The Frankfurt International Textile Processing Exhibition will run from 6 to 9 November 2024 (Wed to Sat) in Hall 8 and the Galleria of Messe Frankfurt. The show’s planners efficiently used the space. So, the exhibition area is about the same size as before. Organizers expect more than 300 exhibitors. They include Alliance Laundry, Beirholm, Biko, Christeyns, Danube, Dibella, Domus Laundry, Girbau, Ecolab, Electrolux, Fagor, Imesa, Jensen, Kannegiesser, Kentaur, Lavatec, and LG. Leading firms like Electronics, Macpi, and Milnor will showcase industry achievements.

Frankfurt International Textile Treatment Exhibition

The most exhibitors are from Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, Spain, Switzerland, the US, and Turkey.

Leading industry change and exploring new issues

Texcare 2024 will focus on exhibitors’ core business areas. It will showcase recent achievements in automation, energy, and textile hygiene. It will also cover the circular economy. The exhibition will showcase cutting-edge products and services in various fields. At the same time, activities will focus on these issues. They will give participants a full view of the industry. It will promote cooperation in business.

Automation combined with digitalization has significantly improved the efficiency of textile care processes. It improves the flow of goods and data. It also replaces tedious work and streamlines customer interactions. To address the industry’s manpower shortage, advanced technologies can help. Robots, sensors, and AI can fully automate repetitive tasks. They can also fill the labor gap. This will boost efficiency and improve work execution. At the same time, this change benefits employees. It creates a safer work environment. It also opens new career paths with emerging technologies. This leads to opportunities for personal growth and career planning.

With climate change a growing concern, we must save energy and resources. So, energy-efficient textile care is now a key goal. Many laundry and dry cleaning services are adapting to The Times. They are reviewing their processes to meet today’s strict demands for efficiency and low carbon footprints. In fact, energy issues will also become increasingly important.

Cleaning and reusing textiles is a model circular economy practice. It extends the life of high-quality textiles and saves money. It also protects the environment. This creates a win-win: economic and environmental benefits. Similarly, the textile industry could gain from a circular approach in other ways. In production, advanced tech allows for wide recycling of water and energy. This helps conserve resources. Even at the end of their useful life, people can recycle textiles before they put them back into use. A key focus of Texcare 2024 is textile recycling technology.

Textile care companies have been focusing on the hygienic treatment of textiles. The industry expects a rise in demand for textile hygiene in healthcare, hospitality, and tourism. It’s due to its importance.

During the same period, there were many wonderful activities

The show had a strong exhibitor lineup. Also, many concurrent events added new highlights. These events focus on hot issues in textile care. They host a platform for manufacturers, visitors, and experts to share ideas. Messe Frankfurt will work with the DTV, the VDMA, and some global associations to set the forum agenda. The “Young Texcare” campaign will host exclusive events for young talents at Texcare 2024. The goal is to spark their creativity and innovation. Also, the exhibition will have guided tours. They will take visitors to the booths of top exhibitors, by product category. This will help visitors learn about their innovative products and technologies. It is worth noting that several key industry associations prefer the exhibition for their events. For example, the Global Textile Care Association (CINET) will host its World Congress on site. It will present its Global Best Practice Awards (GBPA).

Messe Frankfurt organizes textile care trade fairs and conferences worldwide. They are in major economic regions. This includes the Frankfurt International Textile Trade Fair. Of these, the China Washing Exhibition will be in Shanghai. It is the Asia Exhibition for Textile Washing, Leather Care, and Cleaning Tech and Equipment. It will run from August 2 to 4, 2024, at the New International Expo Center. This year’s China Washing Exhibition covered 23,000 square meters. It attracted 289 top firms from 14 countries. They showcased innovations and discussed the washing industry’s future. The exhibition covers cutting-edge trends in the industry. It highlights: the need for digital management and info security, the growth of rental services, and the rise of smart, custom washing machines.

The China Washing Exhibition has a strong exhibitor lineup. It has also gained support from industry groups, both domestic and foreign. This has attracted many high-quality buyers. At the same time, delegations from European and Asian countries came to join the event. This year’s exhibition held a series of events. They were in response to changes from AI, digital transformation, and globalization. And they followed global trends and market prospects. They gathered experts to discuss new tech, share insights, and show success stories. The goal was to boost cooperation among leading industry firms. Promote the overall progress and development of the laundry industry. The event will attract about 20,000 global visitors and buyers.

2024 China Textile and Clothing Trade Exhibition (New York) and New York Texworld Clothing and Fabric Exhibition, New York International Clothing Procurement Exhibition, New York International Home textile Procurement Exhibition

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More than half of 2024 has passed. Textile and garment firms are eager to expand abroad. Their enthusiasm for going to sea remains high. The international exhibition connects the global textile and garment industry. It provides insights into the international market and showcases new technologies. Many enterprises still find it appealing.

China Textile and Clothing Trade Exhibition

On July 16, New York time, the 2024 China Textile and Clothing Trade Exhibition (New York) will open in the Javits Center, Halls 3A and 3B. Three other events will open at the same time. The other events are the New York Texworld Clothing and Fabric Exhibition, the New York International Clothing Procurement Exhibition, and the New York International Home Textile Procurement Exhibition. The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and Messe Frankfurt (North America) Co., LTD. run the Textile Industry Branch. jointly organized the exhibition. It aims to give a high-end platform to global textile and garment firms. They can showcase innovations, explore markets, and promote exchanges.

The exhibition area is 20,000 square meters. Over 700 firms from 22 countries and regions gathered to show yarns, fabrics, accessories, and home textiles. They also showed clothing. More than 500 Chinese firms had special exhibits. They showed the strength and innovation of China’s textile and garment industry.

On the opening day morning, the following people attended the ceremony and exhibition:

Consul General Huang Ping and his wife of the Chinese Consulate General in New York

Counselor Yao Wenliang, in charge of business affairs

Zhang Tao, VP of the Textile Industry Branch of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.

Zhao Jianying, VP of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade’s U.S. office.

Deng Huizhen, second Inspector of Jiangxi Province’s Commerce Department

Olaf Schmidt, Vice President of Messe Frankfurt Textiles and Textile Technology

Constantin von Vieregge, Chairman and General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (North America)

She Shihui, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (Hong Kong)

On the first day of the exhibition, there was a long line at the exhibition login. This exhibition attracted major buyers, like Target, Macy’s, and JCPENNEY. It also drew Athleta, American Eagle, and Ralph Lauren. Many cross-border buyers also came to negotiate. The exhibition hall had a strong business atmosphere.

Rich and diverse to accurately match the needs of multiple markets

This year’s China Textile and Clothing Trade Show (New York) has many categories on display. Knitting, sports function, and weaving have attracted much attention among fabric products. The main clothing categories are coats, knitwear, and sportswear. The home textile category focuses on bed products, carpets, and bath items. High-quality products at low prices dominate the market. They meet the diverse needs of global buyers.

Flexible fast anti-Chinese exhibitors should need to chain the market

At the exhibition site, over 500 Chinese firms had special exhibits. The repeat participation rate was 48.4%. Well-known firms, such as Jiangsu Guotai Huasheng Industrial Co., LTD. and Jiangsu Guotai Guohua Industrial Co., LTD., had over 10 participations. This showed a strong brand effect for the exhibition.

More enterprises can accept small orders. Over 300 can flexibly take them, about 63%. Also, 137 firms, or 29%, have environmental protection certificates. Lastly, due to global fast reverse issues, 110 firms, or 23%, found sales solutions via the New York Exhibition platform. These special services show the benefits of China’s textile and garment firms. They also show the strength of the New York exhibition platform.

Flexible fast anti-Chinese exhibitors should need to chain the market

Diversified bright Potential Forum activities to develop new opportunities

The New York exhibition will host more than 10 forums, seminars, and events. The event will focus on “Future trends” and “sustainability.” It will cover diverse topics, such as synthetic fiber performance, Indian handicraft preservation, and consumer behavior’s impact on fashion. And it will discuss color trends. It will also cover how new materials and technology are reshaping the industry. The goal is to help attendees spot trends and seize opportunities.

A new highlight of the exhibition is the Trend+ service area. It covers color and fabric trends. The Next-Gen Materials Innovation Hub (New Materials Innovation area) is also interesting. With the rise of online buying, the exhibition will partner with the fabric site Material Exchange. It will publish additional samples from exhibitors on the site. Buyers can then order samples they want with “one-click delivery.” This will improve communication and trading between exhibitors and buyers. The New Materials Innovation zone focuses on eco-friendliness. It provides more products using artificial leather and fur for the market. Two special exhibition areas will bring new experiences and inspiration to professional visitors.

The 2024 China Textile and Garment Trade Exhibition (New York) opens today. It is a stage for Chinese textile and garment firms to showcase their strengths. It also injects new energy into the global textile and garment industry. Now that the exhibition has started, let’s hope for great opportunities from it.

In 2024, organizers held the 7th World Cloth Conference press conference in Beijing.

On September 30, officials held a press conference at a Beijing center. It was the National Convention Center. The 7th World Fabric Congress will be in Keqiao, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, from October 23 to 26, 2024. The organizers introduced the events and invited the world.

The 7th World Textile Conference will have the theme “New Quality Future in the Realm of Fashion.” It will explore new quality productivity. This aims to empower the global textile industry to build three communities: a development community, an innovation community, and a community of responsibility. The conference will examine this through various lenses, including:

Scientific and technological innovation

Fashion empowerment

Green development

Open cooperation

The global textile industry wants a future of sharing and interconnection. It seeks mutual benefit.

Sun Ruizhe, president of the China Textile Industry Federation, spoke. He said China’s textile industry boosts global cooperation. Its textile and garment exports have exceeded $300 billion for four years. They contributed over 50% to the growth of the world’s textile and garment exports.

This World Textile Conference focuses on the future of textile quality. It aims to reach a consensus, link resources, and boost productivity in the global textile industry. Keqiao is the world’s largest textile and printing industry cluster. It is a pioneer in developing new quality productivity for local conditions. The development practice of Keqiao is a vivid interpretation of the theme of the conference.

Chen Hao, secretary of the CPC Keqiao District Party Committee of Shaoxing City, said the conference will highlight three things. They are: 1. “gathering new resources of international industry,” and  2. “gathering new momentum of industrial development,” and 3. “athering new ‘quality’ wisdom of win-win cooperation.” He looks forward to meeting industry insiders and leaders in Keqiao to celebrate the annual textile event.

Chen Hao also spoke of the great results of Keqiao’s recent, high-quality development. He said that, at present, Keqiao is following the “88 strategy.” It is promoting innovation, deepening reforms, and opening up. And it aims to be the “international textile capital.” It is speeding up the “three major highlands” of market, industry, and science. Strive to build the world’s largest textile distribution center and four other “centers.” They are: an international textile exhibition center, a modern textile innovation center, a textile fashion brand center, and a textile headquarters gathering center. Aim to be a model of modern county practice in China.

88 strategy

As the permanent host of the World Cloth Conference, Keqiao is becoming a stronger city. It is now a hub of open trade and a center of innovation.

Data indicate that nearly a quarter of the world’s textile products are traded by Keqiao. In 2023, the turnover of China’s textile city rose to 360 billion yuan, up from 220 billion in 2018. The region’s textile industry is worth 130 billion yuan. It makes a third of the country’s total output. “Keqiao Textile” became China’s first textile brand worth over 100 billion yuan.

Yuan Xiaowen is a member of the CPC Shaoxing Keqiao District Committee. He is the secretary of the China Textile City Party Working Committee. He said that, in recent years, Keqiao District has focused on productivity. It aims to be scientific, cultural, and responsible. It has aimed for digitalization, greenness, and internationalization. The district has worked to upgrade its textile industry. It aims to boost new, high-quality productivity, from top design to local implementation.

Promoting the green transformation of the whole industrial chain of the textile industry is also an important topic of this conference. “Develop new, high-quality, productive textiles. Balance harmony between man and nature. Promote a green, low-carbon shift in the entire industrial chain. “Aim for a more efficient, low-carbon, and clean process.” Yan Yan, VP of the China Textile Industry Federation, said this. She is also the Party secretary of the China Textile Information Center.

She believes that promoting the industry to go green is vital. It affects its long-term competitiveness and future influence.

Since 2018, the World Cloth Conference has been successfully held for six times. For six years, the World Textile Conference has followed the “Belt and Road” Initiative. It seeks “win-win cooperation and responsible development.” The conference built a high-end platform for global textile exchange and cooperation. The process involves “extensive consultation, joint construction, and sharing.””

The organizers said the conference will still be a bridge to the global exchange. It will deepen links, enhance cooperation, and drive high-end, green, smart innovation in textiles.

Participants believe the World Textile Conference will have two effects. It will strengthen the link between Keqiao and the global textile industry. And it will also help build a modern, productive international textile city. It will showcase the 100 billion textile industry’s innovation, green competitiveness, and culture. Show a new picture of high-quality development of Keqiao textile industry in the new era.

Reports say this conference will coincide with several 2024 events. They are the WGSN Fashion Future Conference, the 26th China Shaoxing Keqiao International Textile Expo (autumn), and 2024 Keqiao Fashion Week (autumn). And t hey will launch the 2025 fashion trends and a report on global textile trends.” They will also reveal cutting-edge research and innovations in the textile industry.

Expand new opportunities in the UK textile market! 2024 Shaoxing Keqiao International Textile Fair Overseas Cloud Trade Fair successfully concluded!

The UK is the world’s fifth largest fashion consumer market. It has high growth potential in textile and garment consumption. It is also a key destination for China’s textile and garment exports. China is the UK’s largest trading partner in Asia. The two countries have deepened cooperation in fabrics, clothing, and home textiles. Their booming business relationship has laid a strong foundation for the textile industries.

To boost Sino-British textile trade, we held a “Silk Road Keqiao” exhibition from September 3-5. They called it “All over the world.”” It aimed to explore the international market. It was a cloud-based event to connect with UK businesses. Keqiao’s top fabric firms made deals with UK clothing and home textile brands, trading firms, and textile expo exhibitors. This followed talks on product needs, fabric traits, and supply. This activity matched resources in the textile industries of both countries. It benefited the firms on both sides. It also ended this year’s Cloud Business Exhibition on a high note.

Cloud link China and UK, explore business cooperation opportunities

“People know Keqiao as ‘a city of cloth’.” It has a rich textile history, from ancient Yue silk to Kuaiji linen. In the Sui and Tang Dynasties, it was famous for ‘Sunrise Hua she Wan Zhang silk’ in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. “After thousands of years, it is now a world-renowned textile distribution center.” This was said by Wang Lei, Party secretary and director of the Shaoxing Keqiao District Exhibition Industry Development Center, at the opening ceremony. He noted that the 2024 “Silk Road Keqiao · All over the world” Shaoxing Keqiao International Textile Fair Overseas Cloud Business Exhibition (UK station) aims to create a platform for buyers and suppliers to cooperate and exchange. It will promote textile trade. There are hopes that the clash of the two modern textile cities will revive their textile industries.

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“Britain, the birthplace of modern industry, has a rich culture and art. Its fashion industry reflects a diverse prosperity.” China also has a deep culture and unique design style, creating a wealth of fashion products.” In his speech, John Kelley, founder and general manager of London Textile and Fabric Exhibition and Texfusion, said that there is huge potential for cooperation between Chinese and British industries in the fields of design, branding, trade and so on. He hoped the event would improve ties between Chinese and UK textile firms. He wanted them to explore new opportunities for mutual benefit.

Li Bo, from the China Textile Information Center, spoke at the Keqiao International Textile Fair. He said it showed the latest in textiles and linked the domestic market with the vast overseas one. The fair also built a platform for trade between local and foreign firms. He said the complex global situation requires China and the UK to work together. They must face challenges and boost cooperation in sharing resources, production, tech, and the textile trade. They should also create more mutually beneficial business opportunities.

Direct demand, supply of fine marketable fabrics

People know Britain for its wet, rainy maritime climate. So, denim, embroidery, flannelette, and other fabrics made of cool, breathable natural fibers are popular. These fibers include cotton, wool, silk, and linen. The special finishing of high-end fabrics can improve consumers’ lives. They have good wear performance, and demand is high.

In order to meet the needs of British brand buyers, ten thousand fabrics, Feimei knitting, Runze textile, Kangcheng Textile and other 50 exhibitors in the textile Fair and Keqiao excellent fabric enterprises have exhibited high-quality natural fibers and functional fabrics. Products include tencel, silk, wool, and polyester. Also, recycled fiber, hemp, linen, viscose, plush, and pure, rayon, and polyester cotton. You can use them in sports, outdoor, casual, formal, and dress wear. Also, in home textiles, mother and child items, and pet supplies. The exhibitors detailed the brand, design, and function of the fabric. This helped buyers understand the fabric and the exhibitors’ quality and capacity.

“Our fabrics are high quality and quite stylish. “Many brand buyers are now more interested in our products.” Wujiang Zhonghui Weaving Co., Ltd. this time mainly promoted eight new fashion woven fabrics. General Manager Wu Jinfang said the company is pursuing the overseas market. The cloud business show attracted many new foreign trade customers and more orders.

“Our main products are hemp fabrics. Many fields, including clothing and home textiles, use them. They are also used in maternal and child products. Jin Guohua, the GM of Zhejiang Green Jin Textile, said the company focuses on improving its product technology. Brand owners favor its hemp products. They meet EU standards and have strict quality control.

Efficient dialogue to explore the direction of in-depth cooperation

This cloud business show will connect the computer and mobile sides. It will create a great platform for Chinese and British companies to access the whole time. Cloud Business Exhibition has three feedback tools: “cloud display,” “cloud dialogue,” and “cloud sampling.” It gives real-time info and one-stop services for brand buyers. And it also meets fabric companies’ needs to show products, communicate, and grow their customer base. It showcases Keqiao enterprises’ unique brand strategies and diverse product lines.

“I want fabric products that use SPAN fibers. “They give the fabric special functions.” “We’re building a global chain. We source fabrics in China. And we make garments in Southeast Asia. We sell in Europe and North America. Customers can adjust the color and pattern of fabric products to meet their needs. We can also provide, from a pro’s view, effective fabric solutions.” “Our fabrics focus on low-carbon, eco-friendly, and durable design. Brand buyers have recognized our efforts. In the video conference and online negotiation, buyers and fabric companies communicated closely. They discussed fashion design, fabric function, environmental protection, and supply chains. They reached a consensus and laid the groundwork for deeper cooperation.

After a successful 2021 launch in the UK and Germany, the Cloud Business Show returned to the UK. It furthered the innovative synergy of Sino-UK textile industry cooperation. The textile fair overseas cloud business fair registered 209 buyers. Online negotiations hit 657. There were 11 one-to-one video conferences. They reached 153 cooperation and sample requests. Sample requests and quotes flooded in.

Keqiao’s textile industry is racing to become high-end, smart, and green. Its focus on quality and branding has earned praise from top global buyers. The Cloud exhibition at the Keqiao Textile Fair joined Chinese and British textile firms. It has created a chance for them to grow. And it will boost cooperation in expanding product lines and optimizing supply chains. It will also help build new trade channels. This will enhance the textile industries in both countries.

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