As the global textile and apparel market gradually recovers in the post-pandemic era, a crucial question emerges: how can the industry seize opportunities to optimize and upgrade its structure? The 2026 Xiamen International Garment Supply Chain Expo (XIGE) positions itself as both an exhibition platform and a vital hub connecting China's garment industry with global markets, aiming to foster deeper integration of innovation, smart technologies, and new retail concepts.
Strategic Positioning and Market Context
Leveraging its geographical advantage as a bridge between mainland China and Taiwan, XIGE continues to serve as an important conduit between domestic and international markets. The exhibition, themed "Innovation, Intelligence, New Retail," provides manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers with an efficient platform for exchange and trade.
Current market indicators show significant improvement in China's domestic textile and apparel demand, with international demand also gradually rebounding. Rising global oil prices have provided solid cost support for the chemical fiber sector, maintaining favorable economic conditions and rapid recovery across major operational indicators. While challenges persist, the industry is actively accelerating high-quality development to establish strong momentum for its current five-year plan.
Numerous apparel and surface material companies continue to demonstrate strong brand power, with stable order growth in wholesale and retail sectors reflecting both corporate competitiveness and the industry's overall vitality.
Fujian's Textile Industry Leadership
Fujian Province, as one of China's major modern textile and apparel production bases, boasts extensive industrial scale, complete supply chains, and wide distribution networks. The textile and garment industry represents not only Fujian's largest traditional sector but also a key driver of industrial transformation. XIGE's establishment will further consolidate Fujian's leading position in this field.
To ensure international participation, organizers will collaborate with government agencies, consulates, trade promotion organizations, business institutions, and international industry associations to attract global buyers and distributors. The event promises to deliver an unmissable opportunity for industry engagement across southern China and beyond.
Exhibition Scope and Industry Coverage
The 2026 Xiamen International Garment Supply Chain Expo is expected to showcase:
- Finished Apparel: Including men's wear, women's wear, children's wear, infant clothing, leather/fur garments, down jackets/cotton wear, cashmere/wool products, cashmere coats, sweaters/knitwear, suits/formal wear, denim/casual wear, outdoor/performance sportswear, Chinese-style clothing, wedding/evening dresses, cheongsam/Tang suits, yoga wear, stage costumes, loungewear, and underwear.
- Original Designs: Featuring works by independent fashion designers, apparel design concepts, and studio collections.
- Materials and Accessories: Covering garment fabrics, accessories/yarns, cashmere products/wool yarns, scarves/shawls, and fashion accessories/jewelry.
- Industry Services: Including supply chain management solutions, textile software/CAD systems, garment manufacturing equipment, industry platforms, fashion institutes, trend forecasting services, and trade publications.
- Fashion Products: Showcasing complementary lifestyle and styling products.
By integrating all segments of the apparel supply chain, XIGE 2026 will provide participants with a comprehensive, multi-level business platform designed to help enterprises capture market opportunities and achieve sustainable growth.