With a new visitor record and participants strong affirmation of the fair s increasing quality, the 2016 Autumn Edition of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics completed another page of success last month. Increasing by 10% compared to last year, 73,927[1] buyers from over 90 countries and regions (2015: 66,257, 97 countries and regions) visited the fair to explore a wide range of sourcing options brought by 4,553 exhibitors from 29 countries and regions (2015: 4,642, 29 countries & regions). The top 10 visitor countries and regions excluding Mainland China were Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, the US, India, Russia, the UK, Thailand and Indonesia. Commenting at the conclusion of the fair, Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd said: For the last few years, even though Intertextile Shanghai has continued to grow in size, our priority has been to focus on the quality of exhibitors and buyers that participate here to ensure it remains the global industry s leading business event every March and October. While we are aware that the current economic conditions are creating challenges in some sectors of the industry, we are confident that with the unrivalled range, internationality and quality of exhibitors here, this fair is increasingly viewed as the leading event where quality trade buyers come to conduct business, regardless of the prevailing economic conditions. ? High-quality buyers and effective product zones boosted exhibitors results High-quality trade buyers are increasingly attracted to the fair by its outstanding industry reputation, and in particular the distinctive product zones which facilitate more business to occur onsite. Many exhibitors in these zones reported high levels of satisfaction in their return on participation. Exhibiting in the Beyond Denim hall, Turkish company Kipas Mensucat Isletmeleri AS s Sales Manager Mr Yucel Bayram commented: This product hall matches exactly with our premium denim products, and all the companies around us are producing premium denim also; therefore all our target buyers are here. It s efficient and effective for us to conduct business in this area. Third Office from Japan was new to the fair and Beyond Denim, and its representative Mr John Xu said the company made the right investment by exhibiting. I think it s excellent for us to be here! The hall gathers our target buyers and helps us to generate business effectively. In the first two days, 16 potential buyers made sample orders with us, he said. To have the opportunity to connect with other top denim suppliers around the world is just as valuable for us. We shared ideas and even exchanged some useful business contacts. For the first time, the leading innovative and eco fabrics supplier Far Eastern New Century Corporation (FENC) from Taiwan took part in the Functional Lab, and was strongly satisfied with their achievements and the buyers quality. Its Senior Vice President of Polyester Industry Filament Division Mr Eric Huang commented: The fair definitely drew the right type of buyers for us. We re thankful for the Functional Lab as it provided an effective platform for us to show our latest products to the buyers who are really keen to source our products for active wear, sportswear and outdoor wear. We received a good number of genuine enquiries.