January 15, 2025, Shanghai. The growing demand for high-performance and environmentally friendly textiles is driving a current transformation in the polypropylene yarn market. Improvements in polypropylene and functional yarns are becoming crucial as the industry places a greater focus on cost effectiveness and cutting-edge fibre technology. Yarn Expo Spring, which will take place from March 11–13, 2025, at Shanghai’s National Exhibition and Convention Centre, will serve as a significant venue for business executives to present these developments, which will mirror the changing market.
New technologies, clever materials, and reliable production techniques have made sustainable and functional textiles more widely available as well as more resilient, intelligent, and adaptable. Among these developments, polypropylene (PP) yarn is widely used in a variety of industries, such as industrial textiles, geotextiles, carpets, apparel, and even medicine. The market for polypropylene yarn is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7% to reach USD 38.3 billion by 2037, driven by its ability to meet the growing need for functional and adaptable materials across sectors [1].
China and India are already leading the polypropylene yarn industry in Asia-Pacific. Thanks to its thriving textile manufacturing industry, China stands out as a major manufacturer and exporter. Yarn Expo Spring 2025 is a crucial platform for both local and foreign providers to present their most recent developments.
Top brands that emphasise functional offerings
A large selection of polypropylene and other useful yarns and fibres will be available for purchase from exhibitors at the 2025 spring exhibition, including:
The Chinese company Guangdong Modern High-Tech Fibre Co Ltd is well-known for producing polypropylene yarn. With the establishment of more than 100 FDY production lines, 10 POY lines, 3 DTY lines, and 28 BCF lines, as well as cutting-edge R&D equipment, they have expanded gradually. With an annual production of over 50,000 tonnes, they are the leading local producer of polypropylene filament.
High-tenacity polypropylene yarn, multifilament PP twine, polyester twine, nylon twine, braided rope, concrete fibre, PP staple fibre, mesh bags, woven bags, and other yarn and fibre products are the main products of Shandong Tengzhou Huamao Textile Ltd (China).
As a leader in functional ecological fibres, Qingdao Bangte Ecological Textile Technology Co Ltd (China) creates natural, eco-friendly, and cutting-edge textile materials from a variety of sources, including milk protein, plants, mint, tea, hemp, ice jade, and traditional Chinese herbs. One such product is Greenwarm, which has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and contains Sarcandra glabra.
Established more than 60 years ago, Neshin Spinning Co Ltd (Taiwan) specialised in polyester, Nylon 6 (PA 6) yarn, Nylon 66 (PA 66) yarn, and other functional yarns. Vietnam, Singapore, Korea, Japan, Italy, and Turkey are among Neshin’s principal export destinations.
Using state-of-the-art machinery and a range of testing tools, Suzhou Pure-fiber Textile Technology Co Ltd (China) produces vortex spinning yarn. It uses premium raw ingredients and a strong quality control system to guarantee that its products satisfy industry requirements.
Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. and the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT, are the organisers of Yarn Expo Spring. In order to enhance business prospects for both buyers and exhibitors, the event will be conducted in conjunction with Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition, CHIC, and PH Value.