Recognition from exhibitors

An effective platform to pitch target buyers   “Intertextile is the number one gateway to the Chinese market. We’ve made around 160 contacts so far, and they are the buyers that we are targeting. We had quite a diverse range of visitors, including an increase in e-commerce buyers, but also more traditional upholstery fabrics buyers.” Mr Thomas Lyus, Sales Manager, LIBECO-LAGAE, Belgium   The leading & largest home textiles sourcing event in Asia   “We’ve been exhibiting here for a decade, and the results at this year’s edition have increased. We’ve managed to meet our target customers from Asia, the US and Europe. Intertextile is a good platform for us to showcase our products, to meet new customers and to generate business opportunities.” Mr Yonathan Adrian S., Sales and Marketing Regional Manager, Ateja Tritunggal PT, Indonesia   Growing business in a high potential market   “Intertextile is very important for us, and one of the most important fairs in the world for the upholstery industry. Though the global economy is not in the best shape, China is the biggest market and they are still experiencing steady growth. We are getting very good feedback from this market.” Mr Jose Carlos Oliveira, CEO, Upholstery Division, Elastron Portugal, Portugal

Compliments from buyers

Obtaining the latest industry trends and products   “One of the great attractions of Intertextile is the range of exhibitors we can source from and form new partnerships with. After 25 years in China, Intertextile is a barometer of the industry’s development. I attend every year and will continue to do so in future.” Ms Joan Zi, Sourcing Manager, Champs Living Museum, China   Witnessing 25 years of success   “We’ve been attending Intertextile for over 20 years. It is definitely a useful platform for market insight, and to discover new products and technologies. We can find new suppliers here, as well as meet our regular partners. It is useful being here to see where the industry is heading in terms of prices.” Mr Bharat Jasani, Executive Director, Tejani Interior Décor Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia

More than textiles – fringe programme inspires fair participants

A series of fringe programme events ensured fairgoers could discover the latest design, product and industry trends and insights, as well as source from the industry’s leading suppliers. The revamped fringe programme included a new Talks & Tours series, Contract Business 360° Showcase area, Design Trend Lecture programme, Digital Printing Micro Factory, e-Commerce Talks and more.   Design Talk & Guided Tour   “I came to this fair with a group of interior designers, and I think the Talks & Tours are very useful for us because the speakers are all renowned international designers and architects. I can get to know more about interior design styles in countries and cultures across the globe.” Ms Yu Jie, Freelance Interior Designer, China   Contract Business 360°   “The Contract Business 360° showcase is very appealing to me. As a contract business end user, I found this display area interesting and practical. I can get not only product information from this showcase but also design concept.” Ms Lily Wong, Director, Lost Heaven Restaurant Group, China   Design + Trade @ E-commerce   “The Design + Trade @ E-commerce zone has given us a great opportunity to share our business concept and data with the upstream producers through our booth presentation and forum speech. Being featured in the E-commerce area has brought us a great opportunity to negotiate with exhibitors directly and let them know who we are.” Ms Léa Lau, Business Development Director, Haohaozhu, China   Licensing Seminar   “I am very pleased that there is such an innovative forum for licensing in the fair. It brings me new insights and understanding that IP can help the home textiles industry to add value. It is an effective tool that can bring our business more customers and profits.” Ms Wenny Qu, Sourcing Department-Senior Supervisor, Sunham Home Fashions, China