From Trends to Supply Chains: 20+ Industry Sessions to Explore the Changes Shaping Intimate Fashion
Shanghai, China – September 30, 2026 – From 13–14 October 2026, Interfilière Shanghai 2026 will return to Shanghai Exhibition Center, bringing together more than 20 industry sessions across trends, materials, supply chains, sustainability, design and brand development.
Held across the Seminar Area in the Entrance Hall and the Trend Forum in the Central Hall, the programme will feature keynotes, panel discussions, fashion shows and award ceremonies, with speakers from international trend agencies, material innovators, supply chain experts, brands and industry platforms.
As a professional platform connecting fibres, yarns, fabrics, lace, accessories, technologies and garment manufacturing, Interfilière Shanghai continues to create opportunities for brands, designers, buyers and suppliers to exchange ideas and explore new business connections across China, Asia and global markets. In 2026, under the theme INNOVATION RE:CODE, the programme will examine how materials, design, technology and consumer needs are reshaping intimate fashion.
From Trends to Consumers
Trend forecasting and consumer insight will take centre stage, with Jos Berry, Founder and CEO of Concepts Paris, presenting Spring/Summer 2028: A new language of body fashion. Echo Zhang, Color Research and Development Director, COLORO, will explore Ten Consumer Trends Shaping China’s Consumer Market, while Zhang Yan, Trend Consultant of WGSN, will focus on The New Female Consumer of 2028.
From Suppliers to Partners
The programme will also look at how the industry is evolving from sourcing relationships towards deeper collaboration. Kate Hipkin, Global Consultant Designer & Creative Thinker, will share perspectives in From Supplier to Partner: Creating What Comes Next, while sustainable sourcing across China and Southeast Asia will be explored by Wiwat Hirunpruk, Sustainable Textile and Fashion Expert. Meanwhile, Style 3D will examine how 3D and AI can support more efficient product development for the loungewear and innerwear business.
Sustainability: From Materials to Consumer Use
Sustainability will be addressed through different stages of the product lifecycle. Lenzing Group will present Carbon-Neutral Fibre in Practice, alongside sessions on chemically recycled materials, sustainable fabrics and the application of Merino wool in intimate apparel. LeafClock will further explore how ESG can move closer to consumers through product use, care and replacement.
Chinese Aesthetics, Reinterpreted
The programme will turn to traditional Chinese colour and craftsmanship, with From 216 Traditional Colors to an Intimate Palette by Huang Ronghua, Pioneer of Natural Dyeing in China. A panel discussion, From Color Card to Bestseller — The Journey of Plant-Dyed Silk Intimates, will then examine how traditional colours and plant-dyed silk can move from cultural heritage into contemporary intimate products.
From Good Products to Strong Brands
The panel discussion From “Good Product” to “Strong Brand” – How Can Intimate Fashion Find Its Own Market Language? will be moderated by Liu Peifang, Senior Media Specialist, Founder & Host of Secrets Behind Fashion. Liang Jie, Founder & Designer of Playtop; Zoe Tao, Asia-Pacific CEO of GUAGUALADY; and Guo Liying, Founder of LUNAKWOK Bespoke Fashion Studio, will explore how intimate fashion brands can translate product strengths into meaningful consumer value and establish their own market language.
Other sessions will explore the history and fashion applications of French fragrance, while Douyin E-commerce will share its latest Q3 new merchant policy and benefits for the lingerie market.
Design and Fashion Across Two Days
The programme opens with the Design Rising Stars · First Look on the Runway & Award Ceremony, showcasing emerging design talent, followed by the Interfeel’ Awards Ceremony.
Fashion will continue throughout the two-day event. Prototype Fashion Show will take place on both afternoons, followed by Prototype Afterglow, while Ever Blooming – Fashion Show will close the programme at 16:00 on 14 October.
With its combination of trend intelligence, material innovation, supply-chain expertise, design and business dialogue, Interfilière Shanghai 2026 will provide a cross-industry perspective on where intimate fashion is heading—and how the industry can respond.
Event Information
Interfilière & Curve Shanghai 2026
13–14 October 2026
Shanghai Exhibition Center, Shanghai, China
Register now: https://dwz.cn/2iDsJWR5
About INTERFILIÈRE & INTERFILIÈRE SHANGHAI
INTERFILIÈRE is an international exhibition brand dedicated to fabrics, accessories, and ready-to-wear for lingerie, swimwear, and activewear. It is organized by the Comexposium Group, the world’s fourth-largest exhibition organizer, and the French Federation of Knitwear, Lingerie, and Swimwear (Fédération de la Maille, de la Lingerie & du Balnéaire). INTERFILIÈRE has held its global series of exhibitions in cities such as Paris, New York, Shanghai.
INTERFILIÈRE SHANGHAI has been part of the Chinese market since 2005. It is an international exhibition focused on fabrics, accessories, and ready-to-wear for lingerie, swimwear, and activewear. The event attracts exhibitors and buyers from around the world, offering insights into the latest market trends, access to global supply chains and buyers, and opportunities to establish international partnerships.
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