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") at the Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel [Fabrics](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/fabric "A flexible, flat structure made by interlacing yarns, fibers, or filaments.
") 2026 Global [Standards](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/standard "standard glossary text
") will participate in the Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics from June 9 to 11, 2026, at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian), China, hosted by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. Felicia Shi, our Representative in APAC, and Coco Wu, our Assistant to Representative in APAC will host a booth at the trade show and speak at the seminar on June 10. Intertextile Shenzhen is an international fair for apparel fabrics and [accessories](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/accessories "Items that are added to supplement GOTS Goods for required functional or for fashionable reasons. Most commonly used Accessories are listed in Section 3.3. Accessories also include trims, and in certain cases the two terms are used interchangeably depending on the specific component. The processing of those Accessories is not under the direct scope of the GOTS on-site certification system. GOTS criteria that applies to Accessories are listed in Sections 3.3 and 5.2.8.
") in the Greater Bay Area. This fair attracts key industry players across apparel, activewear and accessories. It offers an excellent opportunity to meet [manufacturers](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/manufacturer "An entity in the manufacturing chain (sewing industry or so-called CMT (cut, make, trim) industry up to labelling and final packing) of GOTS Goods.
") and suppliers of a wide range of fabrics, as well as buyers and influential members of the fashion sector in China, while also allowing you to explore next steps towards future trends, technology and [sustainability](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/sustainability "In 1987, the United Nations Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
") in this rapidly growing region. Global Standards looks forward to establishing connections with the manufacturers and [brands](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/brand "A registered or unregistered trademark or other sign other than the GOTS Signs.
The term, in context, can also refer to an organisation that controls the design, development, and purchase of final products for sale under their own name. In that context, brands may sell to wholesalers, retailers, or directly to consumers. This does not include organisations who sell a branded intermediate product for use in further processing steps.
The worldwide leading voluntary sustainability standard for the post-harvest textile value chain for certified organic fibres, covering environmental criteria, human rights, social criteria and business conduct.
") and GRTS with latest updates on our developments. For more information and updates about the fair, please visit the official [website](https://intertextile-shenzhen.hk.messefrankfurt.com/shenzhen/en.html). **Global Standards Booth** Venue: Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (Futian) Booth Number: 1V13, Hall 1 **Global Standards Seminar** Topic: Where Sustainability Meets Style: The GOTS Label – Assurance of Sustainability and Fairness in Textiles Venue: Textile Dialogue, Hall 1 – Z13 Time: 15:10-15:40, June 10 (Wednesday) [ Share this page ](#fs-toggle=share)