CTEF SHANGHAI

About the fair

Cinte Techtextil China is Asia's ideal exhibition for technical textiles and nonwovens. As the regional edition of Germany's Techtextil, it covers twelve application areas that comprehensively span the full range of potential uses for modern technical textiles and nonwovens — from technology and raw-material suppliers to finished fabrics, chemicals and other solutions, making it an effective business platform for the whole industry. The upcoming edition returns with highly specialized product zones offering a targeted platform for key sectors: explore advanced solutions in the Medtech & Protech zone and the future of mobility in the Mobiltech zone. With a rich programme focused on innovation and sustainability, it helps you connect, discover and grow your business. Following the successful 2025 edition, which drew over 300 exhibitors and around 20,000 visitors, join this year to develop your business and more.

Planning the trip

• Register the badge online. Every major fair issues visitor badges in advance, and on-site registration means queueing on the busiest morning of the show. Registration usually opens one to two months out.
• Check the visa position early. China's entry rules have changed repeatedly in recent years, including visa-free arrangements for a growing list of countries and transit exemptions. Confirm what applies to your passport for this month, and ask the organiser for an invitation letter if a business visa is needed — issuing one is routine.
• Book accommodation before the dates firm up. A large fair fills its host city and rates move accordingly. Cancellable bookings made early cost less than confirmed ones made late.
• Decide which halls before you arrive. The bigger Chinese fairs run to several halls across separate phases, and walking them without a plan burns a day. Shortlist the stands you need and treat anything else as a bonus.
• Plan the follow-up, not just the visit. Business cards collected at a fair convert poorly once you fly home: quotes arrive in patchy English, samples stall, and the time difference eats a day per exchange. Deciding who handles that before you travel is what makes the trip pay for itself.