While welcoming over 17,000 visitors from 37 countries and regions, these numbers grew 15 per cent over the previous edition at Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen, which saw 675 participating exhibitors.
Among the top 10 overseas visitor countries and regions were Hong Kong, the US, Canada, India, Russia, Singapore, Korea, Australia, Japan and Turkey.While welcoming over 17,000 visitors from 37 countries and regions, these numbers grew 15 per cent over the previous edition at Intertextile Pavilion Shenzhen, which saw 675 participating exhibitors. Among the top 10 overseas visitor countries and regions were Hong Kong, the US, Canada, India, Russia, Singapore, Korea, Australia, Japan and Turkey.#
Major fashion brands who visited included, Brooks Brothers, Combi, Descente, Diesel, DKNY, Evisu, G2000, I.T, Initial, Kinji, Macy's, Marc O'Polo, Pepe Jeans, Ralph Lauren, Zara and many more.
In addition, the fair attracted a number of well-known Chinese brands like Bosideng, Canto Motto, Cosmo Lady, EITIE, Goelia, Lilanz, Septwolves, WSM and others.
According to the organiser, the uncertain global economic situation did not appear to dampen the enthusiasm of exhibitors who were keen to explore the opportunities in the South China market.
Wendy Wen, senior general manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, said, “We were delighted to see an over 10 per cent jump in the number of international exhibitors.”
“This growth proves the rising importance of the South China textile market for overseas suppliers, particularly those from Asia” she added. (AR)
Fibre2fashion News Desk - India