Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, one of China’s largest textile trade fairs, will host its 2025 Spring Edition from March 11 to 13, 2025, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. The event will feature the theme “I-dentities,” which connects the trends for the 2026 Spring/Summer season.
This theme is based on the idea of emphasizing the values and identities of individuals and objects in a rapidly changing modern society. Renowned trend forecaster Elementi Moda from Milan, along with members of the Intertextile Directions Trend Committee, including DONEGER | TOBE from New York, NellyRodi™ Agency from Paris, and Sachiko Inoue from Tokyo, has contributed to developing and showcasing these trends.
A Trend Forum, located in Hall 5.1 of the exhibition venue, will display fabrics and accessories curated according to each trend story. Highlighted materials for the 2026 Spring/Summer season range from natural and understated textiles to playful and innovative designs.
The forum will introduce four main trends:
1.SIMPLE:
This trend reflects a serene lifestyle in harmony with nature. It features a neutral color palette, evoking softness and subtlety.
– Quiet craft: High-quality, simple materials such as cotton cashmere and dehydrated linen.
– Emo-tech: Textures and vintage-inspired patterns are the focus.
– Mystic past: Feminine fabrics with a cool and airy texture.
2. HACKING:
A trend blending sports, beauty, comfort, and sustainability, characterized by a color palette of dark camouflage contrasted with vibrant signage hues.
– Sexy corp: Fashionable yet practical materials using organic and recycled textiles.
– Outdoorsy: High-functionality fabrics with individuality.
– Glam move: Lightweight and sophisticated materials like satin and wool blends.
3. MISCHIEF:
A neo-romantic style full of playfulness, featuring a palette of milky pastels and vibrant colors.
– Sugarbaby: Cheerful and whimsical materials such as shirring and matelassé.
– Preppy boy: Fresh, airy organic fabrics with a refined country aesthetic.
– Cheeky Cheeky: Multicolored, playful textiles featuring pigment prints and childlike designs.
4. FREEDOM:
This trend embraces an extraordinary, non-routine lifestyle with an exotic color palette.
– Dramatropic: Luxurious fabrics like silk satin and grosgrain.
– Happy Hippie: Dynamic materials with comfort and personality.
– Serenity: Subtle fabrics adorned with embroidery and floral or bird motifs.
The event is co-organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, the Sub-Council of Textile Industry (CCPIT), and the China Textile Information Center. Related exhibitions such as Yarn Expo Spring, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles Spring Edition, CHIC, and PH Value will also be held concurrently.
For more details, visit the official website.
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