As global industries adapt to rapid technological progress, shifting market dynamics, and increasing sustainability demands, the technical textiles and nonwovens sector is undergoing significant change. Reflecting these shifts, this year’s Cinte Techtextil China will feature a restructured fringe programme, organised into four strategic themes: Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, and Industry Insight. The event, taking place from 3 – 5 September 2025 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, promises an engaging mix of sessions, expert panels, product showcases, and guided tours aimed at equipping industry stakeholders with the insights needed to thrive in the evolving landscape.

“This industry often leads the textile sector’s innovations, so keeping pace with environmental regulations and fast-developing technology is critical,” said Ms Wilmet Shea, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. “Our refreshed fringe programme focuses on four vital themes, each designed to address the key transformation drivers in technical textiles and nonwovens. Through topical discussions, case studies, and collaborative showcases, we aim to promote the innovation exchange that is central to Cinte Techtextil China.”

Key Themes and Highlights

1. Sustainability

• Sustainability Forum (Econogy Talks seminar area): This forum will explore the intersection of environmental protection and technological innovation. Experts will share actionable strategies and case studies demonstrating how integrated design, technology, and business models can accelerate the shift to greener production in technical textiles.

  • Moderator: Dr Guoxiang Yuan, Graduate Supervisor at Donghua University and Research Fellow at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

  • Speakers: Mr Dominique Simard (Founder & CEO, Rethink Fashion), Ms Jackie Liu (Business Leader, 3M China Limited), Mr Kinor Jiang (Professor, School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University).

• Econogy Tour: Led by Mr Karl Borgschulze, Managing Director of Consulting Service International, this curated tour will spotlight independently verified sustainable exhibitors. Participants will see firsthand how global companies are innovating in product design, production processes, and supply chain management to make measurable environmental impacts.

2. Artificial Intelligence

• AI Panel Discussion: Focused on the opportunities and challenges of AI-powered textile material inspection, this session will cover its benefits in accuracy, labour cost reduction, and real-time performance in high-speed manufacturing.

  • Panelists: Prof Calvin Wong (CEO & Centre Director, AiDLab; Cheng Yik Hung Professor in Fashion, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University), Mr Eric Sham (Senior Consultant, AiDLab).

  • Moderator: Ms Dorothy Yeung (Assistant Manager, Business Development, AiDLab).

3. Industry Insight

• China International Nonwovens Conference (CINC): Now in its 12th year, CINC remains a premier platform for insights into the global nonwovens market, addressing policy trends, technological advances, and applications. Organised by the China National Industries Textile Association (CNITA), the 2025 theme is “Breaking the Deadlock and Reconstruction”, with a focus on sustainability and innovation.

4. Innovation

• Innovation Space: A dedicated exhibition zone for showcasing groundbreaking materials, products, and technologies in the technical textiles and nonwovens sector.

• Innovation Product Awards & Presentation: Recognising outstanding advancements in technology, green manufacturing, and high-end applications. Winners will be presented with the 2025 Innovation Product Award.

Additional Activities:
The fair will also feature livestreamed tours focused on application sectors including medical, protective, filtration & separation, automotive, and tent & composite materials. The “Kingsafe Dangs” National University Students’ Nonwovens Development and Applications Showcase will celebrate innovation from emerging talent, with an awards ceremony to highlight the most promising student projects.

Organisers: Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, the Sub-Council of Textile Industry (CCPIT), and CNITA.

Co-located events:

• Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition

• Yarn Expo Autumn
  2 – 4 September 2025, National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)