The inaugural Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Hong Kong International Home Textiles Fair runs from today to Friday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, with more than 240 exhibitors from 12 countries and regions.
As a by-product of the HKTDC Hong Kong Houseware Fair, the new fair aims to establish a clearer identity to visitors. 'The fair was created to become a dedicated platform for the sourcing of home textiles,' says Benjamin Chau, deputy executive director of HKTDC.
Taking place during the peak sourcing season in Hong Kong, the textiles fair also acts in synergy with the houseware fair. Buyers can benefit from double sourcing opportunities and expand their business networks, while exhibitors will be able to reach two lots of buyers, according to the organiser.
The fair's seven product zones are Hall of Glamour, Bedroom Textiles, Table and Kitchen Textiles, Interior and D?cor Textiles, Carpet and Floor Coverings, Bathroom Textiles and Baby Textiles.
The Hall of Glamour, which showcases high-quality products including bedroom, kitchen, interior and bathroom textiles and carpets, is the special highlight of the fair.
Three seminars - 'Latest Home Textile Procurement Trends', 'Green Dyeing and Functional Finishing Technologies for Home Textiles', and 'The Know-how of a Sustainable Textile Supply Chain' and 'Overview of EU and US Regulations for Food Contact Items' - will also be held.
Despite being the first home textiles fair held by HKTDC, exhibitors are confident it will be a success.