Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition 2025 is set to elevate the sector’s conversation with a redesigned fringe programme, running from 20 – 22 August 2025 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center. Asia’s leading home textiles trade show will present a sector-focused, four-theme initiative: NextGen, Palette, Connector, and Go-Green, inviting international experts to foster creativity, sustainability, and strategic growth.
NextGen – The Future of Interior Textiles:
Led by circular design advocate Anja Bisgaard Gaede, this segment in the Future & Textile Zone will explore next-gen materials and AI-powered innovations. Attendees can experience:
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A curated display of over 20 sustainable textiles, from waste-derived to bioengineered materials
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Hands-on textile previews
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AI demonstrations for efficient design and production
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A Textile Hunt game with prizes
Palette – Celebrating Creative Expression:
Guided sessions with renowned designers Camilla Rudnicki (Denmark) and Akiyuki Sasaki (Japan) will explore East-West design synergies, offering valuable insights into textile aesthetics, trends, and functionality.
Connector – Building Global Market Bridges:
Industry leaders from Colombia, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam will present actionable insights into international partnerships, export dynamics, and textile sector evolution. The Home Textiles x Interior Decoration Summit will address trends like Gen Z preferences, aging-friendly home upgrades, and category innovation.
Go-Green – Elevating Sustainable Impact:
Professor Yuen of Hong Kong Polytechnic University will lead discussions on green business models and brand transformation. Key presentations include:
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Patternsfrom Agency (Finland): Manufacturer strategies for a greener future
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Fu-tex Co Ltd (Hong Kong): Innovation in blackout fabrics via physical weaving
Additional highlights include the 31st Intertextile Home Textile Design Carnival, Designer’s Pick Awards, 2026/27 Trend Zone, and the 11th Top Business Matching Event.
Organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, CCPIT-Tex, and CHTA, the 2025 edition positions the show as a hub for strategic dialogue, cutting-edge design, and actionable sustainability in home furnishings.
More info: www.intertextilehome.com
