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As the market for functional textiles continues to flourish and demand keeps surging, the 2026 Shanghai International Functional Textile Exhibition was grandly held at Hall H3 of the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center from March 5th to 6th. This event, which gathered cutting-edge technologies and innovative achievements from the global functional textile industry, attracted a great deal of attention within the sector. Lianghao, a professional company in the production of textile chemical auxiliaries, participated in this industry extravaganza with great enthusiasm and anticipation, aiming to engage in exchanges and learning as well as explore new market opportunities and chart a new development path for the company.

This exhibition can be regarded as a treasure trove of wisdom in the functional textile industry, with over 200 well-known innovative companies from home and abroad gathering together to showcase a diverse range of functional products that are truly eye-opening. From eco-friendly recycled materials to ultra-durable waterproofing, from UV protection to abrasion and tear resistance, from quick-drying and breathability to cooling sensations, each function represents innovation and breakthroughs in the industry. For Lianghao, this was undoubtedly a rare opportunity for learning.

The Lianghao team delved into each exhibition booth and had face-to-face exchanges with the participating companies. They learned that with the market accelerating its shift towards brand-oriented and large-scale recycling concepts, recycled fabrics have successfully overcome traditional limitations such as hand feel and elasticity, achieving a dual balance of high-quality appearance and high performance. For example, some companies have transformed recycled plastic bottles into high-performance fibers through innovative processes, not only solving environmental problems but also endowing the fabrics with new characteristics. This innovative concept deeply inspired Lianghao. They realized that in the production of textile chemical auxiliaries, they could draw on the idea of circular utilization to develop more environmentally friendly and efficient auxiliary products, contributing to the sustainable development of the industry.

The professional seminars and lectures at the exhibition were also important channels for Lianghao to acquire knowledge. At the seminar titled “Professional Protection, Reshaping the Future – The Path of Sustainable High-Performance Fabrics by Polartec®”, Mr. Lei Shenqi, the Director of Product Development for Polartec® in the Asia-Pacific region, shared the latest insights into fabric innovation and sustainable development, delving into how to perfectly combine high performance with environmental responsibility to shape new standards for future fabrics. The technical personnel from Lianghao listened attentively, actively asked questions, and engaged in in-depth interactions with the expert. Through this seminar, they gained a clearer understanding of the research and development trends in functional fabrics and also realized how to better cooperate with fabric R&D in the production of textile chemical auxiliaries to provide more high-quality support for fabrics.

In addition, the special zones set up at the exhibition, such as the INNOVATION FORUM innovation display area and the TREND FORUM trend area, also brought significant benefits to Lianghao. In the innovation display area, they witnessed innovative sustainable functional technologies and fabrics that integrated resources from Future Fabrics Expo and PERFORMANCE DAYS, which opened up a whole new world for them. In the trend area, they learned about the trend directions for the Chinese market released by international trend institutions and grasped the latest trends in functional fabrics. This information provided important guidance for Lianghao to adjust its product R&D direction and optimize its product structure.

Exploring new market opportunities was another important goal for Lianghao’s participation in this exhibition. As the only professional exhibition in Asia focusing on functional textiles, this event attracted more than 8,000 professional visitors from 36 countries and regions, including many well-known brands in the sports, outdoor, and casual wear sectors, such as 361°, PEAK, Uniqlo, Semir, and Li-Ning. These brands have a strong demand for functional textiles, providing Lianghao with a vast market space.

At the exhibition site, Lianghao actively showcased its product and technological strengths. The self-developed textile chemical auxiliaries they brought included anti-staining powders, anti-staining silicone oils, anti-staining soda oils, anti-staining agents, silicone oils, brighteners, stiffening agents, multi-functional finishing agents, and denim washing auxiliaries. These products are characterized by high efficiency, environmental friendliness, and stability, and can meet the needs of different customers. For example, the high-efficiency anti-staining powder P100 is a special non-ionic hydrophilic high-molecular polyester-polyether surfactant. It has super-strong continuous anti-staining effects, can be compounded with cellulase powder to enhance the anti-staining effect, has a wide temperature range, and maintains long-lasting anti-staining power. In the denim washing process, it can effectively prevent indigo back-staining and improve product quality.

The staff from Lianghao enthusiastically introduced the characteristics and advantages of their products to visitors and had in-depth communications and negotiations with potential customers. Through exchanges with these brands, they learned that the market demand for functional textiles is constantly increasing, and higher requirements are being placed on the performance and quality of textile chemical auxiliaries. This strengthened Lianghao’s confidence in exploring the market. They stated that they would optimize product performance and improve product quality according to market demands to provide customers with better services.

During exchanges with international brands, Lianghao sensed the huge potential of the international market. As the internationalization process of China’s textile industry accelerates, more and more Chinese textile companies are going global. Lianghao hopes to establish cooperative relationships with international brands through this exhibition platform and introduce its products to the international market. They actively learned about the market demands and standards of the international market and discussed cooperation possibilities with foreign customers, laying a foundation for future international business expansion.

Although the 2026 Shanghai International Functional Textile Exhibition has come to an end, Lianghao’s journey has just begun. Through this exhibition, they have acquired advanced industry knowledge and technologies and made connections with many industry peers and potential customers, laying a solid foundation for the company’s exchanges, learning, and market exploration.

In the future, Lianghao will continue to uphold the concepts of innovation, environmental protection, and high efficiency, increase R&D investment, and improve product performance and quality. They will strengthen exchanges and cooperation with companies in the industry to jointly promote the development of the functional textile industry. They will also actively expand the market, strengthen brand building, enhance the company’s popularity and reputation, and strive to build Lianghao into a leading company in the field of textile chemical auxiliary production. It is believed that with the joint efforts of all employees, Lianghao will surely take advantage of the momentum from this exhibition, grow through exchanges and learning, make breakthroughs in market exploration, and work hand in hand with industry partners to create a new glorious chapter for the functional textile industry.