Driven by globalization and digital transformation, the textile and garment manufacturing industry is moving towards a new era of intelligence and personalization at an unprecedented speed. Guangzhou International Textile, Clothing and Printing Industry Expo (referred to as “Guangzhou ITCPE”), as an influential professional exhibition in the textile, garment manufacturing and printing industry, once again stands at the forefront of the industry, leading the trend and direction of development. The 20th Guangzhou ITCPE will be held on May 19-21, 2025 in Poly World Trade Center Expo, Pazhou, Guangzhou, in which the Intelligent Sewing & Embroidery Industrial Technology Exhibition, as one of the four thematic exhibitions, will show the broad prospect and unlimited possibilities of the sewing and embroidery market, attracting the global attention.

Broad prospects of the sewing and embroidery market

In recent years, with consumers' increasing pursuit for both function and aesthetics, the embroidered fabric market has encountered unprecedented development opportunities. Data shows that the global embroidered fabric market will continue to grow at a steady compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the coming years, and is expected to reach a new high by 2028. Especially in China, the embroidered fabric market is showing strong growth momentum, becoming an important part of the textile and garment manufacturing industry.

In the textile and garment manufacturing sector, the share of embroidery applications is increasing. Ranging from sweatshirts and T-shirts to suits and dresses, embroidery decoration has become one of the key elements to enhance the added value of garments. Embroidery not only enhance the visual effect of apparel, but also meets consumer demand for personalised and differentiated products. Therefore, garment manufacturing enterprises have increased investment in embroidery technology to enhance the market competitiveness of their products.

Equipment exports embracing new opportunities

Meanwhile, China's export of embroidery equipment has also shown steady growth. Since 2021, both the export volume and export value of embroidery machines have achieved a significant rebound. As of November 2022, China's embroidery machine export volume increased by 52.4% year-on-year and export value increased by 47% year-on-year. India, the U.S. and Colombia became the major markets for embroidery machine exports, accounting for 19.2%, 16.8% and 5.8% respectively. The steady development of the embroidery machine industry has provided a solid foundation for the expansion of the sewing and embroidery market. With the continuous advancement of intelligent and automation technology, the performance and efficiency of embroidery machines have been significantly improved to meet the market demand for high-quality and high-efficiency embroidery products.

Guangzhou Textile Expo: Showcasing the competitiveness of sewing and embroidery

As an important exhibition in the textile, garment manufacturing and printing industry, Guangzhou ITCPE plays a pivotal role in promoting the development of sewing and embroidery technology. This year's event will bring together the world's best textile and apparel companies, textile and apparel organisations, associations and designers to explore new opportunities, challenges and paths in the sewing and embroidery industry.

2024 Guangzhou ITCPE Review

Intelligent Sewing & Embroidery Industrial Technology Exhibition will focus on the latest sewing and embroidery equipment and technology, including single-head embroidery machines, multi-head embroidery machines, ready-to-wear garment computerized embroidery machines and other types of equipment, as well as the auxiliary CNC systems and components. These machines and technologies not only improve the quality and efficiency of embroidery products, but also promote the intelligent upgrading of the entire textile and garment manufacturing industry chain.

In addition, Guangzhou ITCPE also delivers the latest products, technologies and market trends to the global audience through the combination of online and offline channel. During the exhibition, a number of industry forums and networking events will also be held, inviting industry leaders and experts to discuss the future development. These activities not only provide a platform for exhibitors to learn and exchange ideas, but also provide valuable opportunities for them to gain insights into the new trends of the global market and expand their international markets.

Highlights of the show's advantages

Grand scale: 2025 Guangzhou ITCPE will open four exhibition halls with a total area of more than 60,000 square metres, bringing together nearly 1,000 exhibitors and presenting visitors with a feast of vision and technology.

High degree of professionalism: The exhibition covers a wide range of fields such as textile printing industrial technology, intelligent sewing and embroidery industrial technology, international printing and dyeing industry and finishing technology, garment fabrics and accessories, etc., which provides visitors with the opportunity to comprehensively understand the latest developments in the industry.

Schematic diagram of the exhibition site

High degree of internationalisation: The exhibition attracts exhibitors and visitors from all over the world, and builds an important platform for exchange and cooperation between Chinese and foreign textile and garment manufacturing enterprises.

Attentive service: The show adopts a real-name reservation system to provide visitors with a high-quality service experience. Meanwhile, a number of industry forums and networking events will be held during the show to provide exhibitors with opportunities for study and exchange.

Guangzhou ITCPE is not only a platform for displaying sewing and embroidery technology and equipment, but also an excellent place for capturing fashion trends and inspiring creativity. Here, you can gain first-hand information about the latest design concepts, trends and market demand. Let's work together to create a better future for the industry!