🎉 The curtains have closed on Intertextile 2023 in Shanghai—the Chinese mainland's top apparel fabric expo! Over 3,700 domestic and international exhibitors packed the halls to unveil a vast array of fabric innovations.
From eco-friendly fibres to AI-powered design tools, here’s a quick look at the highlights:
- 🌿 Sustainable textiles: recycled yarns, plant-based fibres, and low-water dyeing techniques.
- 🤖 Smart fabrics: materials with embedded sensors, temperature control, and wearable tech.
- 🎨 Digital printing: high-def patterns, on-demand production, and customisable designs.
- 🖥️ AI & automation: tools for instant pattern generation and automated weaving demos.
For young creators in South and Southeast Asia, this expo is a peek at where fashion meets technology. Imagine designing a digital batik pattern on your phone, or rocking a T-shirt that adjusts to your body heat—these innovations promise to shake up our wardrobes and sustainability game! 🌏✨
Stay tuned as these trends make their way from Shanghai’s expo floors to your local markets. The future of fabric is tech-driven, planet-friendly, and ready to be customised by YOU. 💡👕
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Global textile makers debut new tech at Shanghai fabric expo
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