Shanghai, 28 July 2025 –
Asia’s most influential home textile exhibition, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition 2025, is set to return from 20–22 August 2025 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai. Beyond its expansive display of home furnishing solutions, this year’s edition reimagines its fringe programme with a sharper focus on sector-specific themes designed to spark creativity, sustainability, and cross-industry collaboration.
The revamped fringe programme will spotlight four key themes — NextGen, Palette, Connector, and Go-Green — offering visitors an immersive, forward-thinking experience through forums, panels, seminars, and interactive exhibits. This strategic redesign reflects the fair’s commitment to leading the evolution of interior textiles.
NextGen: Exploring the Future of Interior Textiles
Renowned circular textile advocate Anja Bisgaard Gaede will host the Future & Textile Zone, dedicated to future-focused materials and AI innovation. Attendees can explore:
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Future of Textiles: Over 20 sustainable, circular, regenerative, and bio-based textile samples—from waste-derived to bioengineered innovations.
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Try It Yourself: A hands-on preview of home textile concepts curated by Anja Bisgaard Gaede.
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AI Demos: Live showcases of how AI tools can auto-generate patterns, streamline production, and cut down time and costs.
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Textile Hunt: A gamified scavenger experience with prizes for discovering futuristic textile innovations.
Palette: A Fusion of Eastern & Western Design Wisdom
The Palette theme centers on creative expression and textile trends. Global designers will conduct seminars and curated tours, guiding attendees on interior styling and fabric selection. Highlights include:
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Camilla Rudnicki (Denmark) – Known for injecting warmth and joy into interiors through distinctive design elements.
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Akiyuki Sasaki (Japan) – Celebrated for his clean, culturally inspired design language that elevates everyday living spaces.
Connector: Advancing Global Business Collaboration
Focusing on strengthening cross-border cooperation, the Connector series will provide key insights from emerging textile markets:
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Mr. Juan Fernando Loaiza (Inexmoda, Colombia)
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Mr. Shokhrukh Kayumov (TextileFinds.com, Uzbekistan)
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Ms. Vivie Wei (Dezan Shira & Associates, Vietnam)
In addition, the Home Textiles x Interior Decoration Summit will unite leading voices from brands, institutions, and interior design firms to explore:
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Innovations for aging-adapted interiors
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Strategies to capture Gen Z consumers
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New market opportunities in home renovation and customization
Go-Green: Sustainability in Practice
As sustainability continues to shape the industry, the Go-Green theme brings together academics and leading eco-conscious manufacturers:
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Prof. Yuen (Hong Kong Polytechnic University) will discuss sustainable business models, trends, and branding strategies.
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Patternsfrom Agency (Finland) will explore actionable steps in “Greening the Home Textile Industry.”
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Fu-tex Co Ltd (Hong Kong) will unveil Physical Weaving, a cutting-edge innovation for blackout fabrics, redefining both function and sustainability.
The Intertextile fringe programme 2025 presents a compelling blend of innovation, creativity, global business insights, and sustainability leadership, shaping the future of the home textile industry through inclusive, thought-driven dialogue and experiential learning.
