Shenzhen buyers chase smart fibres

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Shenzhen’s repositioned Intertextile fair puts natural fibres and smart materials on the agenda as brands and regional mills test new sourcing strategies in south China 

Visitors to the Intertextile Shenzen event in China
The events drew over 20,000 visits from 74 markets, with nearly 620 exhibitors from 11 countries.

SHENZEN – Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics wrapped up its 2026 edition on 11th June with a clear signal to global buyers: South China’s textile hub is betting on innovation, sustainable fibres and smarter data tools to drive its next growth phase.

Regional mills also pointed to diverging raw material preferences between South and East China, with Shenzhen buyers showing a stronger tilt towards natural fibres and flexible, in-stock models.

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