Yarn Expo Spring edition at Shanghai to focus on sustainability

Alternative and sustainable materials are without a doubt expected to be highlights of the show, in keeping with global consumer trends and government policies. Organic, regenerated, recycled are the top buzz words when it comes to sustainable fibre and yarn products. As an increasing number of consumers pursue more eco-friendly lifestyles and consumption habits, non-traditional organic plant fibres extracted from hemp, lotus flowers, pineapple leaves, discarded coffee grounds, banana trees, various fruits and more, are now becoming a common alternative for mainstream fashion products, fair organiser said in a press release.

“Yarn Expo has continued to support the industry throughout the uncertainty brought about by the pandemic. Not only has it served as a platform for business exchange in times of difficulty, it has promoted and facilitated the introduction of new, innovative products and solutions, to align the industry with developing global trends. Fairgoers in 2021 noted the considerable innovation and development happening in the market, especially in China, with more and more companies centering their business strategies upon sustainable goals and targets. We look forward to further encouraging a more green future for the sector as we approach the Spring Edition in April 2022,” Wendy Wen, senior general manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, said.

“Yarn Expo is an ideal trade fair that we have been exhibiting at for many years. We are highlighting our organic cotton products this year as these products are becoming more popular, with people paying more attention to the concept of sustainability. We have already received a lot of enquires about our organic cotton and have met with a great number of new customers,” Kyle Guo, senior exective at Texperts India Private Ltd, said.

“At the fair, I saw a lot of environmentally friendly, renewable and biodegradable products, these are the purchasing trends for this season. Some domestic brands are at an exploration phase in these areas, but there are some mature brands too, so Yarn Expo serves as a nice communication platform. Having participated at the fair for so many years, its professionalism in the industry is beyond doubt and I am very satisfied with the overall sourcing results this year,” Carl He, general manager of Enrich Fabrics & Cotton Brand Company at Guangzhou Textiles Holdings Ltd in China, said.

As usual, Yarn Expo Spring will be held alongside Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition, CHIC and PH Value. The synergy effect created by the concurrent fairs elevates the value the platform offers as the entire supply chain gathers for three days of networking, business matching and information sharing. Yarn Expo Spring is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT. 

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RR)