ABOUT THE FAIR
The CHPE Shanghai International Hosiery Purchasing Expo is an internationally oriented trade and sourcing fair dedicated exclusively to the global hosiery and sock industry. It is widely regarded as a key business platform for this highly specialised sector.
The event is held annually at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center in Shanghai. It is organised by Shanghai Gehua Exhibition Planning Co., Ltd., an experienced exhibition organiser with proven expertise in the textile and fashion industries.
CHPE covers the entire hosiery value chain. The exhibition focuses on socks, stockings, tights, leggings and functional hosiery for women, men and children, ranging from fashion-driven collections to performance-focused sports and functional products. The product spectrum is complemented by yarns, fibres, innovative materials and state-of-the-art knitting and hosiery machinery, making the fair highly relevant for both product decision-makers and production specialists.
Beyond its commercial scope, CHPE positions itself as a trend and innovation showcase for the industry. International design competitions, curated fashion shows, product launches and specialist seminars addressing consumer behaviour, material innovation and market trends actively promote exchange between design, technology and trade.
Exhibitors primarily represent hosiery and textile manufacturing, machinery and plant engineering, yarn and material development, and fashion accessories. Adjacent segments such as lingerie, sportswear and swimwear are also featured. Reflecting this diversity, the visitor profile is equally international: buyers, brand owners, wholesalers and retailers, importers and exporters, distributors, and professionals from production, product development and sourcing attend the fair to initiate business, identify suppliers and expand into new markets.
Located on the former Expo site, the modern exhibition complex benefits from excellent public transport links. It is easily accessible by metro and taxi, with direct connections to both the city centre and major airports, providing ideal conditions for an efficient international trade fair with global reach.
The CHPE Shanghai International Hosiery Purchasing Expo will take place on 3 days from Monday, 22. March to Wednesday, 24. March 2027 in Shanghai.