Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition will return to the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai from 18 to 20 August 2026, presenting the latest developments in home and contract textiles.
Recognised as one of Asia’s leading home textile exhibitions, the event provides manufacturers, buyers, interior designers, sourcing professionals and textile studios with a platform for product discovery, business meetings and design inspiration.
The 2025 edition brought together nearly 900 exhibitors and more than 35,000 visitors, demonstrating the event’s growing international reach and importance to the global home textile industry.
This year’s exhibition will place particular emphasis on premium upholstery, performance velvet, sustainable fibres, distinctive surface patterns and lifestyle-oriented home textile products.
Tactile Surfaces Reshape Interior Textile Demand
The market for interior textiles is gradually moving away from cold and visually flat surfaces as designers and buyers prioritise tactile appeal, material depth and sensory comfort.
Visual interest is increasingly being created through irregular weaves, structured finishes and textural solid colours. Sustainable yarn development is also influencing this transition, with recycled and circular fibres being engineered to provide both environmental value and long-term structural performance.
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles 2026 will enable visitors to examine these materials directly and connect with manufacturers developing fabrics for residential, hospitality and contract applications.
The exhibition will also provide a space for evaluating technical specifications, sustainability credentials and custom manufacturing capabilities alongside the appearance and hand feel of each product.
Performance Velvet and Upholstery Fabrics in Focus
Global interior trends continue to combine refined aesthetics with a stronger emphasis on comfort and emotional well-being.
For the 2026 season, upholstery fabrics are expected to deliver softness and a cocooning tactile experience while maintaining the durability required for everyday use. Performance velvet, high-density chenille and easy-care recycled yarns are therefore gaining attention across furniture, hospitality and interior design markets.
Several specialist manufacturers will introduce their latest upholstery and decorative textile collections at the Autumn Edition.
Weavers Tekstil to Present Turkish Upholstery Expertise
Türkiye-based Weavers Tekstil San Ve Tic AS will exhibit at Booth 6.1H C45, presenting its latest mid- to high-end upholstery technologies and OEKO-TEX-certified collections.
The company operates an integrated production system covering premium velvet, outdoor textiles and sustainable fabrics. Its product offering supports customised orders as well as readily available stock for buyers seeking greater sourcing flexibility.
Tongxiang Gelin Textile Highlights Merino Wool Collection
China’s Tongxiang Gelin Textile Co Ltd will showcase premium velvet and luxury blended fabrics at Booth 5.1H A27.
Its portfolio is developed for high-end upholstery, sofas and luxury hospitality projects. Among the company’s highlighted products is the biodegradable W-TDC Merino Wool series, which combines natural fire-resistant properties with durability and environmental considerations.
Zhida Textile Targets Furniture and Hospitality Markets
Zhida Textile Weaving Co Ltd will exhibit at Booth 6.1H F51 with a selection of velvet, linen blends, chenille and other woven fabrics.
The company serves high-end furniture manufacturers and five-star hospitality projects. Its GRS, ISO and OEKO-TEX certifications support a product portfolio that includes customised, fire-resistant and stain-repellent textile solutions.
Bespoke Surface Patterns Gain Momentum
Surface design is another central area of development within the home textile market.
Influenced by broader design directions that connect craftsmanship with digital tools, studios are exploring irregular yarn structures, visible seams, asymmetric geometric patterns and pixelated gradients.
Rather than concealing the design and production process, many studios are using imperfections and material variations to give interior textiles a more distinctive and handcrafted character.
This combination of human creativity and digital technology enables designers to create highly tactile products that feel personalised while remaining suitable for commercial production.
These developments complement the broader design directions highlighted in Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles Trends 2027.
Patrizia Ortenzi Brings Italian Design to Shanghai
Italian studio Patrizia Ortenzi will make its debut at the exhibition at Booth 6.1H B46.
The studio specialises in mid- to high-end designs for upholstery fabrics, wallpaper and decorative products. Its latest collection will focus on creative surface patterns, supported by Global Recycled Standard certification.
Ashang Aga Explores Digital Printing and Burnout Design
Ashang Aga Home Textile Design Center from China will exhibit at Booth 6.1H A47.
Established in 2009 and supported by more than two decades of industry expertise, the studio provides printing, burnout and comprehensive styling services for home textile brands.
At the fair, the company will highlight new digital print and burnout designs developed for velvet and rabbit-fur-style fabrics.
Everyday Luxury Across Kitchen, Bath and Loungewear
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles 2026 will also present premium collections for bedding, kitchens, bathrooms and personal comfort.
Exhibitors in these categories are responding to demand for sensory textures, elevated minimalism and wellness-oriented materials designed for everyday use.
Associação Home from Portugal will exhibit at Booth 6.1H C20, representing high-end European bedding, bath and kitchen textile manufacturers. The collections combine fibres such as Tencel and bamboo with antimicrobial finishing technologies and production supported by ISO 9001-certified manufacturers.
Towelie for Textiles, located at Booth 6.1H C22, will present premium microfibre products manufactured using a blend of 80% polyester and 20% polyamide. The company reports a production capacity of 150,000 pieces per month, targeting buyers requiring durability, softness and large-volume supply.
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles 2026: A Global Platform for Home Textile Sourcing
By bringing upholstery manufacturers, textile designers, sustainable material developers and lifestyle product suppliers together, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles offers visitors a broad view of developments across the home textile market.
The fair’s structured product displays and supporting programme will help buyers compare collections, assess suppliers and identify design and material directions likely to influence future interiors.
With tactile performance, sustainability and distinctive surface design gaining importance, the 2026 Autumn Edition is positioned to connect emerging design ideas with practical sourcing opportunities.
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition will take place from 18 to 20 August 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China.
