The China Yiwu International Exhibition on
Textile Machinery (also known as YiwuTex) has been successfully held for 18
editions and accumulated rich network resources, large customer base and high
market value. The 2018 edition will be renamed as "China Yiwu
International Textile Fair" and held at Yiwu International Expo Centre
from 17-19 May 2018.
The show will be jointly organized by
Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., Yiwu China Commodity City Exhibition Co., Ltd.
and Jinhua Printing Industrial Association to present 4 thematic zones catering
to knitting, garment and printing
industries, including exhibition on
Knitting and Hosiery Machinery,
Sewing and Automatic Garment
Machinery, Textile Printing Industry Fair, and International Textile Expo. A
comprehensive display of the world's leading textile machinery and cutting-edge
technology will be showcased to build up a textile bonanza covering the entire
spectrum of the industry supply chain.
“Belt and Road” Strategy Brought New Opportunities to Yiwu
According to statistics, around 15,000
foreign merchants reside in Yiwu. Being inspired by the “Belt and Road” initiative, Yiwu has opened 9 railway
lines and nurtured trading partnerships with 64 surrounding countries and
regions. The total export of Yiwu was increased by 11.3% and reached RMB 91.25 billion from January to May 2017. Up
to 50% of the increase was derived from countries along the “Belt and Road”.
The wide geographical and commercial advantages have laid sound foundation for the development of textile and apparel
industry in Yiwu and Zhejiang Province.
Government
Favorable Policy Facilitates Textile Industry in Zhejiang Province
The supportive policy of the government also brings new opportunities to the
textile industry in Zhejiang Province. At present, textile manufacturing is
included in the implementation of “Upgrading of Traditional Industries Strategy
2017-2020” in Zhejiang Province. Yiwu is the pilot city for garment manufacturing
industry upgrading, which has been arranged the government special fund of RMB 30 million. It is positively expected
that the gross value of local garment manufacturing industry will reach RMB 36
billion by 2020, accounting for over 10% of the industry gross value in
Zhejiang Province. Riding on the geographical advantage brought by the “Belt
and Road”, and commercial support from the government, YiwuTex 2018 will provide an outstanding platform for
the textile industry to develop and thrive.
Informative
Concurrent Events Meet Market Needs
The “Upgrading of Traditional Industries
Strategy 2017-2020” has risen out 3 major challenges confronting most textile
and garment enterprises in Zhejiang Province: weak brand awareness, lower
design level, and the lack of professionals. To further discuss and address
these problems, a series of concurrent seminars will be held concurrently
during YiwuTex 2018, introducing the latest design trends and innovative
technologies to help Zhejiang textile and garment industry realize smart and
sustainable development.
Scheduled event topics include:
- The Prospect of Functional
Knitting Technology in Multiple Applications
- Smart Manufacturing of Textiles
- Sustainable Future of Printing
Textiles
- The Latest Applications and
Trends in Digital Printing Technology
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Textile Technology Applications at Knitwear Display Zone
YiwuTex 2018 will continue to cooperate
with premium exhibitors and established institutions to showcase the latest
textile applications in traditional and emerging fields of knitting, garment,
hosiery, fashion, seamless underwear, functional apparel, digital printing
textiles, healthcare and footwear, etc.