Everything You Need to Know About Attending
The China Clothing Textiles and Accessories Expo is a Trade Only Event.
Access is restricted to people involved in the clothing, textiles, fashion, homewares and footwear industries.
Upon entry you may be required to present business identification (such as a business card, letterhead, payslip or documentation containing the business’s ABN) and a form of personal identification (e.g. driving licence).
Those not involved in a relevant industry will not be admitted. Selling or promotion of products/services to exhibitors is not permitted. No photography or sketching permitted. Students will not be registered (see below). Visitors failing to abide may be asked to leave the venue.
People who are suited to attend include:
- wholesalers
- importers
- suppliers
- retail chain stores
- private brands
- agents
- manufacturers
- distributors
- designers
- brand managers
- industry associations
- merchandisers
- agents
- government and trade bodies
- media
The Organiser reserves the right at their discretion to deny or withdraw access to non-approved persons.
Yes, each individual must register to attend. Online visitor registration will open 12 weeks prior to the expo.
One week prior to the expo, all pre-registered visitors will receive an email containing a unique QR code. On arrival at the venue simply scan your QR code at the terminals and your name tag will be printed instantly. This name tag provides access to the China Clothing Textiles & Accessories Expo AND the co-located Global Sourcing Expo.
It is free to attend the expo. Please check ‘Who can attend’ to find out if you’re eligible to attend.
This is strictly a Trade Only expo, therefore all visitors must fulfil the criteria outlined in ‘Who can attend?’.
Exceptions will be made for parents and carers.
Students enrolled in fashion, textiles, footwear studies at a tertiary level may attend the expo. Students should not register.
Course Administrators must apply in writing to the Organiser prior to the event in order to bring class groups. Please email info@chinatextiles.com.au. Include the following information:
- Name of education institution
- Name of course
- Name(s) of course administrators
- First and last names of students attending
Student badges are issued from the Visitor Registration desk.
Yes, you are welcome to register at the registration counter at the entrance. To save you time however, we recommend pre-registering.
International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney
For detailed information on how to get to the venue, best places to park and public transport options visit: iccsydney.com.au/visitors/
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
For detailed information on how to get to the venue, best places to park and public transport options visit: mcec.com.au/plan-your-visit
Sydney event
Tuesday 17 June 2025 10am – 5pm
Wednesday 18 June 2025 10am – 5pm
Thursday 19 June 2025 10am – 4pm
Melbourne Event
Tuesday 18 November 2025 10am – 5pm
Wednesday 19 November 2025 10am – 5pm
Thursday 20 November 2025 10am – 4pm
The China Clothing Textiles & Accessories Expo will showcases hundreds of exhibitors from mature and emerging markets across China. Product categories include apparel (men’s, women’s and kids’), accessories, footwear, home textiles and homewares.
Registration also gives you seamless access to the adjoining Global Sourcing Expo and Footwear and Accessories Show where you will discover more manufacturers and suppliers from 20+ other countries around the world.
Register once, visit three shows!
Child minding facilities are not available at the expos or venues. Children may accompany parents or guardians and must be under adult supervision at all times.
Visit the venues’ websites for information on accessibility and the facilities available for carers.
International visitors are welcome to attend but should ensure that they are pre-registered and have relevant supporting business credentials with them at all times during the show. The Organiser reserves the right to refuse or withdraw entry at any time and will not be held liable for any matters relating to visas, expenses incurred or travel arrangements.
Most international visitors to Australia will require a visa to enter the country. For Government details on visas visit the Department of Home Affairs site at https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-finder/work
Remember that if you need to make an application ensure you do so well in advance as there is usually a processing period involved.
The Organiser does not provide assistance with visa applications for international visitors to the Show.
If you are interested in exhibiting at the Expo please complete the exhibitor registration form.
Please feel free to contact us at info@chinatextiles.com.au