On May 21, 2025, the 20th Guangzhou International Textile, Clothing and Printing Industry Expo 2025 (hereinafter referred to as “2025 ITCPE”) successfully concluded at Poly World Trade Expo Center in Pazhou.
This grand event, which has attracted the attention of the global textile and garment industry, has injected new vitality into the development of the textile, garment and related fields with its strong influence, rich content and remarkable achievements.
An Unprecedented Feast for the Industry
As a professional exhibition covering the entire industry chain of textile and garment manufacturing, printing, embroidery, sewing, and dyeing, the 2025 Guangzhou ITCPE has always been a highly influential communication platform in the industry. This year’s exhibition reached a new record in scale, with four major exhibition halls and a practical exhibition area of nearly 50,000 square meters. A total of approximately 800 exhibitors participated, attracting nearly 30,000 professional visitors from the textile, clothing, printing, and embroidery industries. The total number of visitors increased by over 30% compared to the previous session, with a significant surge in overseas visitors—growing by approximately 200% compared to last year. The online live broadcast traffic exceeded 30,000.
At the exhibition site, visitors could witness advanced automatic printing equipment, industrial-grade digital transfer printing and direct digital printing equipment, personalized customization solutions, digital printing consumables, various clothing and accessory materials, white ink heat transfer solutions, embroidery and sewing equipment and consumables, etc. The exhibition comprehensively presented new technologies, new equipment, new materials, and new concepts in the textile and garment industry to the audience.
Overview of the Exhibition
01 The venue was bustling with crowds and full of excitement
The exhibition site was bustling with activity, as buyers, distributors, industry experts, and professionals from around the world gathered to witness this annual grand event in the textile and garment industry.
02 International Gathering: Co-writing a New Chapter of Cooperation
A major highlight of this exhibition is the large influx of international visitors. In addition to numerous domestic and international professional delegations visiting the site, including the Brazilian textile and garment industry delegation, Russian Textile Association delegation, Ho Chi Minh City Garment, Textile, Embroidery and Knitting Association (Vietnam) delegation, Vietnam Textile and Garment Association delegation, Binh Duong Textile and Garment Association (Vietnam) delegation, Hubei garment printing and embroidery enterprises delegation, Liaoning Haicheng Printing Industry Association delegation, Henan Anyang Printing Industry Association delegation, and Zhejiang Jinhua Printing Industry Association delegation, we are also pleased to see that professional buyers and industry professionals from other regions such as the Middle East, Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia have gathered here. Driven by their eagerness for new technologies and products in the textile and garment industry, they have engaged in in-depth exchanges and cooperation with exhibitors.
International Delegations
Statistics show that the number of international visitors this year has increased by over 200% compared to previous years. This astonishing figure fully demonstrates the strong appeal and influence of the Guangzhou ITCPE in the international textile and garment industry. Industry professionals from different countries and regions have exchanged and learned from each other here, sharing their experiences and insights, and jointly discussing industry development trends and cooperation opportunities, thus building a solid bridge for the integration and development of the global textile and garment industry.
03 Exhibitors Showcase Diverse Strengths and Capabilities
The 2025 Guangzhou Textile Expo has always adhered to the exhibition philosophy of innovative development and win-win cooperation, providing exhibitors with an excellent platform to showcase the latest technologies and products. In the printing equipment exhibition area, a wide range of advanced digital printing machines and traditional printing machines are on display, with their high-precision and high-efficiency printing effects making a strong impression. Some enterprises have launched intelligent printing solutions that, through digital technology and automated control, achieve efficient, precise, and personalized printing production, bringing more creativity and possibilities to industries such as apparel and home textiles.
Wonderful Highlights Replay
04 Exchanges and Cooperation: Building the Foundation for Development
The 2025 Guangzhou Textile Expo is not just a product display platform, but also a crucial opportunity for industry exchanges and cooperation. During the exhibition, multiple professional forums and technical seminars were held, such as the 2025 Guangzhou Summit of Textile Digital Printing Conference and the Guangdong Cowboy New Quality Productivity Conference.
2025 Guangzhou Summit of Textile Digital Printing Conference
At the 2025 Guangzhou Summit of Textile Digital Printing Conference, authoritative industry experts, renowned scholars, and business leaders convened to engage in in-depth discussions. The summit focused on topics such as the latest development trends of digital printing technology, market application prospects, and challenges faced by the industry.
Experts noted that with the growing consumer demand for personalized and customized textiles, digital printing technology will embrace broader development opportunities. However, it also faces challenges such as further improving printing speed, reducing costs, and enhancing color reproducibility.
Enterprise representatives attending the summit also shared their experiences in R&D and application of digital printing technologies.Some companies introduced their self-developed new digital printing inks, which feature vibrant colors and water resistance; others showcased achievements in intelligent transformation of digital printing equipment. By integrating artificial intelligence, these enterprises achieved functions such as automatic color matching and layout, significantly enhancing production efficiency.
Guangdong Denim New Quality Productivity Conference
The Guangdong Denim New Quality Productivity Conference focused on the innovative development of the denim apparel industry. Experts conducted in-depth analyses from multiple perspectives, including denim fabric R&D, production process improvements, and innovative design of denim clothing. A scholar proposed that with the continuous enhancement of environmental awareness, the denim industry needs to increase investment in developing eco-friendly fabrics and adopt sustainable production processes to meet market demand for environmentally friendly denim products. Representatives of some denim apparel enterprises also shared their successful experiences in brand building and market expansion, emphasizing the importance of innovative design and brand culture in enhancing the added value of denim clothing.
These activities provided participants with a broad space for learning, communication, and cooperation, promoting resource sharing and complementary advantages within the industry. Participants unanimously stated that by attending these forums and seminars, they not only broadened their horizons and gained insights into the latest industry trends and developments but also established connections with many peers and partners, laying a solid foundation for future business collaboration and growth.
2025 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Cultural T-Shirt Design Competition: Works Exhibition and Award Ceremony
Meanwhile, the Winning Works Exhibition and Award Ceremony of the ‘2025 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Cultural T-Shirt Design Competition’ was also held at the exhibition site. A series of uniquely creative cultural T-shirt works attracted the attention of numerous visitors. These works ingeniously integrated elements of the Greater Bay Area’s regional culture, folk customs, and other characteristics into T-shirt designs, showcasing the region’s unique charm and cultural heritage through distinctive patterns, colors, and materials.
05 Remarkable On-Site Transaction Achievements with Substantial Increase in Transaction Rate
At this exhibition, the number of on-site transaction orders was impressive, with the transaction rate significantly increasing compared to previous editions. This can be attributed to multiple factors. On one hand, exhibitors brought more competitive products and technologies, attracting the attention of numerous domestic and international purchasers.
06 Looking Ahead: Forging Ahead Hand in Hand
The successful conclusion of the 2025 Guangzhou Textile Expo not only serves as a comprehensive review of the achievements in the textile and garment industry over the past year but also represents an active exploration of future industry trends. Against the backdrop of global economic integration and rapid technological advancement, the textile and garment industry is facing unprecedented opportunities and challenges.
ITCPE Guangzhou will continue to uphold the exhibition philosophy of innovative development and win-win cooperation, continuously enhancing the quality and influence of the expo. On one hand, it will further strengthen international cooperation, attracting more internationally renowned enterprises and brands to participate, and promoting in-depth exchanges and collaboration between domestic and foreign textile and garment industries. On the other hand, it will deepen partnerships with research institutions and universities to drive technological innovation and industrial upgrading in the textile and garment sector, providing strong support for the industry’s sustainable development.
