Karachi: Pakistani exhibitors garnered significant recognition for their showcased products at the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo 2024. The Autumn Edition of the expo started on August 27 and concluded on August 29, spanning across nine halls of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). This edition featured 16 Pakistani companies, with nine participating in ITSA and seven in Yarn Expo.
During the three-day show, nearly 4,000 international and domestic exhibitors from 26 countries and regions, including Pakistan, India, China, Hong Kong, France, Germany, Thailand, Singapore, and Taiwan, and over 95,000 trade visitors from around the world gathered at the fair
International participation from both exhibitors and visitors gave the industry a major boost at this edition.
Numerous country and region pavilions, group pavilions, and product zones were featured, all designed to help exhibitors meet their target buyers. The nine buyer delegations from around the world arranged their members to source for this season.
In recognition of long-term participation, Mahmood Textile was honored with a souvenir for completing 10 years at the event. This highlighted the lasting partnerships and commitment to excellence that defined Intertextile Apparel.
Mr. Akmal, Marketing Manager at Mehmood Textile, expressed his satisfaction and said, “We’ve been attending ITSA & Yarn Expo for ten years, and the experience has always been exceptional. Messe Frankfurt Karachi’s support has been outstanding, and we eagerly anticipate continuing this successful partnership”.
Mr. Adnan Butt, Director of Sales and Marketing at Yarana Textiles, remarked, “Even in the face of tough market conditions in China, we have been pleasantly surprised by the robust response from potential buyers. The level of interest has exceeded our expectations, and we are eager to continue our engagement in this promising market”.
Pakistani companies made a strong presence at the fair, each showcasing their unique products. These included Kohinoor, Mahmood Textile, and Sapphire Diamond Denim, which displayed an impressive array of apparel. Additionally, Abtex International, Indus Dyeing, Xiamen Naseem, and Sardar Corporation showcased their high-quality yarn products.