The world’s leading leather trade show, APLF Leather, co-located with Fashion Access, was originally scheduled to take place in November 2021.
In the interests of exhibitors, visitors and stakeholders in the global leather industry, the management of APLF and its sister events has taken the proactive decision to reschedule the events to 30 March to 1 April 2022 in Hong Kong to allow for greater international participation.
With APLF’s in-person trade fairs on standby since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and as part of APLF’s historical commitment to serve the global leather and fashion sectors, the APLF team developed and launched sampleroom, the sourcing and networking marketplace, to bring exhibitors and buyers together.
It is a strategic solution to overcome travel restrictions and quarantine requirements to continue trade.
Travel Rules Impact APLF
Strategically located in the heart of the Asia Pacific region, APLF Leather and Fashion Access are global trade fairs with participants from 90+ countries, and their success is driven by exhibitors and visitors being able to come together to meet, connect and trade.
Such access depends on travel restrictions imposed by participants’ home countries as well as entry and quarantine requirements in Hong Kong, which at present mean visitors to the territory must spend at least 7 days in isolation.
By moving the event to 2022, we are confident that international travel will have opened up and quarantine requirements eased, allowing the APLF Leather and Fashion Access teams to create the professional business platform our participants have come to expect where thousands of suppliers and buyers can source and transact.
In addition to serving the well-established APLF Leather community, Materials+ will also be co-located at the show catering to the rising demand for innovative materials and components by the leather goods and sportswear markets. The team very much looks forward to welcoming everyone to the show floor from 30 March to 1 April 2022!
About APLF Limited
APLF Ltd is a joint venture between SIC Group and Informa Markets. For over two decades, Hong Kong-based APLF Ltd has been providing the global leather and fashion industries with its most important meeting and trading place.
About SIC Group
SIC Group has been organising international professional events since 1926 for companies working in the leather sector. Its role is to support businesses in their development and offer them work platforms in areas of the world with high potential. With four shows organised each year, SIC Group and its partners can take advantages of expertise that is unique in the world.
About Informa Markets
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions.
We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure. As the world’s leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year.
