With the summer heat lingering and the first whispers of autumn in the air, the 2026 PH Value China International Knitting (Autumn/Winter) Expo officially opened on August 25 at Hall 3 of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), marking the 20th anniversary of the expo's inception. As the premier annual event for China's knitting industry, this year's expo features an exhibition area of 14,000 square meters, over 200 exhibiting companies, and nearly ten distinctive industrial clusters. Together, they present to the world the latest achievements and contemporary momentum of China's knitting industry as it transitions from traditional "manufacturing" to "intelligent manufacturing."
On the first day of the expo, Hall 3 was bustling with trade visitors and exhibitors engaged in dynamic negotiations. Exhibiting companies showcased their signature new products and core technologies, while professional buyers entered the halls with precise sourcing needs. Leveraging its extensive buyer database, this year's expo precisely invited omni-channel buyers, including branded apparel enterprises, chain distributors, cross-border traders, e-commerce livestreaming agencies, supermarket supply chain operators, and bespoke studios. Three targeted matchmaking zones—e-commerce, brand, and overseas—were launched simultaneously. Through an end-to-end service model of "targeted invitation, demand matching, and on-site negotiation," the expo facilitated efficient connections between supply and demand. Concurrent events, including one-on-one business matchmaking, dedicated procurement meetings, and industry supply-demand matchmaking salons, provided targeted matching of high-quality resources based on companies' categories, positioning, and needs, highlighting the distinctive commercial DNA built over the 20-year history of the PH Value Knitting Expo.
From premium cashmere and trendy casual wear to fashionable hosiery and light luxury intimate apparel, major production hubs of China's knitting industry have gathered to deliver a panoramic showcase. This year's expo is structured around four thematic zones, with the innovative addition of a "Knitting New Frontiers: Pet Fashion Symbiosis" section, presenting a comprehensive overview of the complete industrial ecosystem from raw weaving to the consumer end. "Premium Quality Manufacturing" highlights cluster strength, with the five major wool knitting clusters of Puyuan, Qinghe, Haiyang, Ordos, and Dalang making a joint appearance, demonstrating the robust momentum of the vanguard of China's knitting industry. "Poetry of Textures" showcases aesthetic evolution, "Active Space" responds to sports fashion trends, and "Material Aesthetics" drives technological innovation. Meanwhile, the newly added "Pet Fashion Symbiosis" section keenly captures the blue ocean of the pet economy, expanding the boundaries of the industry.
The expo is not only a showcase for products and technologies but also a premium platform for the convergence of industry insights and business resource matchmaking. On the opening day, a series of high-profile concurrent events took place, focusing on fashion showcases, regional cooperation, and brand building, capturing the industry's dynamic pulse and providing multi-dimensional intellectual support for high-quality development. Following the exciting events on the first day, the second day of the expo on August 26 will host two major events focusing on industry depth and the future, continuing to chart the course for the industry's development.
With the curtain raised and business opportunities abounding, the 2026 PH Value Autumn/Winter Knitting Expo is gathering global knitting forces with its deep industrial heritage and forward-looking international vision. Over the next two days, the expo will continue to host vibrant business matchmaking and exchange of ideas. We sincerely invite global knitting professionals to join this grand event, witness emerging trends amidst the interlacing of warp and weft, and forge connections for the future in a landscape of constant innovation, co-authoring a new chapter in the high-quality development of China's knitting industry.