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Sep. 22-23:FUNCTION × INNOVATION — Functional Textiles Shanghai Innovation Matchmaking Event
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On September 22-23, the Functional Textiles Shanghai Innovation Matchmaking Event will be held at Hall A, Wisdom Bay, Zhangjiang Science Hall in Shanghai. The theme of this event is Function × Innovation. 250 international innovative suppliers will rotate in batches to present their latest products.
Function is the hard power of a textile; innovation is the driving force that keeps functionality staying ahead. Let innovation ahead of trends is our commitment to every brand visitor.
Due to venue capacity limits, on-site registration will not be accepted. All visitors must pre-register in advance. Visitors who complete registration and receive a confirmation message should bring valid ID documents for on-site verification.
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Domestic consumption of functional apparel continues to expand in 2026. The lightweight outdoor consumer group has reached 500 million, and the outdoor footwear and apparel market maintains a 15% compound annual growth rate. Urban commuting has become the top application scenario for functional apparel. More and more consumers are willing to pay a premium prices for high-value-added fabrics such as breathable and antibacterial, abrasion-resistant and windproof, and bio-based eco-friendly options. End-use brands are seeing rapidly growing demand for high-performance innovative fabrics.
However, there is still an information gap between upstream material innovations and downstream brands, making it difficult for quality new materials to reach the market efficiently. This Functional Textiles Innovation Matchmaking Event aims to connect cutting-edge fabric technologies with end-product development needs. It serves as an inspiration hub for brands and an efficient commercial channel for suppliers to reach downstream buyers.
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With Function × Innovation as its core topic, the matchmaking event focuses on technological advancement and commercial application of high-performance fabrics. It covers key products development trends including lightweight insulation, waterproof & down-proof, moisture-wicking breathability, natural comfort and bio-based materials, bridging the gap between fabric development and finished product application.
The 250 exhibitors from Functional Textiles Shanghai will present their innovative products in rotation across the two days. Each exhibitor will bring their most carefully selected innovations. For brand visitors, this means shorter walking routes, more targeted exhibitors and higher-density productive conversations.
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Exhibits across the two days will focus on the most sought-after functional fabric technologies of the season.
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All participating exhibitors are confirmed participants of the Functional Textiles Shanghai on November 18-19. They cover categories including high-performance fabrics, trims, fleece, down, wool, insulation, functional yarns and materials, showcasing their selected innovations. The exhibitor line-up differs each day, and the full list will be announced in a follow-up post.
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During the matchmaking event, we will also run a series of information sessions, allowing trend insights, material innovation, and market application to happen side by side:
● T2T Sustainable Practice: Anna, Head of Sustainability at Performance Days, will break down the real-world pathways and challenges of textile-to-textile recycling, from collection to regeneration.
● International Innovation Trends: Professor Charles from the Royal College of Art will share insights on global cutting-edge functional materials and innovative design trends, bringing the latest lab developments to Chinese brands.
● 2027/28 F/W Functional Fabric Trends: The China Textile Information Center will release the 2027/28 F/W functional fabric trend report on-site, providing directional guidance for next-season product development.
● New Material Outlook: The Innovation Director from FFE will share global application trends and commercialization progress of sustainable new materials.
● Exhibitor New Product Launch: Exhibitors will launch new products and technologies during the event, with face-to-face discussions on application scenarios.
* Detailed agenda and speaker information will be announced separately.
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The Innovation Zone brings together a range of overseas cutting-edge materials, focusing on green sustainability and creative textile directions, offering global material inspiration for brands. The zone will feature the SwitchDye system, a CO₂-based reversible dyeing technology that reduces chemical usage by up to 90% and supports T2T recycling; and Tintte, a bacterial-based pigment produced through microbial fermentation to reduce chemical pollution. Also on display are fireweed fiber textiles, marine-based bio-sequins, bacterial cellulose xerogels, and Mariva bio-based high-performance fibers - covering heritage natural materials, bio-based decorative trims, and next-gen functional fibers - balancing low-carbon environmentalism, practical performance, and creative aesthetics to help bring overseas innovations into domestic product development.
Brand visitors are welcome to bring their fabric sourcing and new product development needs to the Functional Textiles Innovation Matchmaking Event. We look forward to inspiring development ideas and discovering innovative textile solutions for the F/W collection.
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Venue: Hall A, Smart Bay, Zhangjiang Science Hall (1515 Haike Road, Pudong, Shanghai)
*Metro: Line 13, Xuelin Road Station, Exit 1 - approx. 400m walk
*Driving: Navigate to "Zhangjiang Science Hall, Smart Bay" (1515 Haike Road, Pudong)
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* The show is only open to potential downstream brand sourcing, development and design parties in the textile industry. Due to the government's regulatory requirements for large-scale events, all approved visitors are kindly requested to bring their ID cards or passports to the show.
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