Mumbai-India Headquartered Sentinel Exhibitions Asia P Ltd Bags Exclusive Marketing Rights For India For The 8th China Shanghai International Hosiery Expo 201

∆ Trade Event to be held from March 4 – 6, 2013 at Shanghai ∆ Expo Focus on Competitive Functional Items in Global Hosiery Markets particularly Socks technology ∆ Over 500 Exhibitors from China, India, Italy, Japan, South Korea and Pakista

Mumbai (I-Newswire) September 1, 2012 - Mumbai-India headquartered Sentinel Exhibitions Asia P Ltd or SEA (www.sentinelexhibitionsasia.com) has bagged the exclusive marketing rights for the Indian region for the eighth edition of the China Shanghai International Hosiery Purchasing Expo (CHPE) 2013 being held from March 4-6, 2013 at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, Shanghai, PRC. With exhibition space exceeding 20,000 square meters and 500 top-ranking enterprises from Japan, Europe America, India, South Korea, Pakistan and Italy, CHPE 2013 is the leading Hosiery trade show in the world. C.H.P.E 2013 is organized by Shanghai Gehua Exhibition Service Corporation jointly with China Tongyuan Corporation and Shanghai Underwear Trade Association.

SEA shall promote and market CHPE 2013 in the Indian region as also lead a delegation of Indian visitors to the show. The show has planned an Indian Pavilion so that visitors wanting to source form Indian companies can interact will all Indian companies in a dedicated enclosure in the show. The Chinese domestic markets for Hosiery items has seen a great demand in fashion products and brands indicating that there is good demand for international Hosiery products/brands in China too and that China is not just a sourcing destination but also a booming business opportunity. CHPE 2013 will showcase international well-known hosiery brands so that more and more international brands can penetrate the Chinese market easily.

Currents year’s larger focus is on Stockings (Pantyhose, Knee High's, Detailing, tights, Jacquard, Lace, Garter Belt, Fishnet stockings, Spats three-quarter trousers, Ankle Length Trousers, Seamless/ Lingerie etc), Socks (Men, Women, Baby, Children, Baby, 5toes, Terry socks, Athletics socks, Ankle socks, Silk socks, Cotton socks, Health care, Nanometer, Golf, Bamboo fiber socks, Soybean socks, Ramie socks, Carbon socks etc), Hosiery Machinery (
High-speed socks machine, double needle machine, stocking setting machine, toe closing, embroider machine, stocking turning machine, hosiery seamier, ring doublers, dying machine, drying machine and support facilities) and Socks Material (Spandex, Terylene, Cotton Yarn, Nylon/polyamide, T/C, P/C, Spandex polyester, Socks yarn, Natural Fibers etc)



As in the previous years, CHPE 2013 is expected to attract over 13,000 professional buyers from over 26 countries making CHPE 2013 the definite global platform for the hosiery sector. The Hosiery industry globally is growing at a rate of 8% annually and India and China have a major role to play in the growth of this industry.

CHPE 2013 thus becomes a not-to-be-missed show for both entrepreneurs and visitors to develop new markets, innovate business operations, upgrade manufacturing facilities and network with the best professionals in the world. CHPE shall also include Forums/Seminars, match-making meets between buyers and suppliers, Design Awards and a business trip to a hosiery factory after fair.

CHPE 2013 is supported by Taiwan Hosiery Manufactures’ Association, Haining Hosiery Association, Yiwu Hosiery Association, Zhuji Hosiery Association & Japan Nara Textile Industry Associated Federation and Pakistan Hosiery Manufactures’ Association. For more information log on to http://www.chpe.com.cn/newsletter/html/edm20120808_en.html or contact Ms K Priti, Project Director, Sentinel Exhibitions Asia P Ltd on priti@sentinelexhibitionsasia.com or on +91 88795 63067. From: Mitesh Kapadia (+91 98205 03876.), Sentinel Public Relations Pvt Ltd / Sentinel Advertising Services, Tel: (91 22) 28625131/32. Fax: (91 22) 28625133, email: mitesh@publicrelationindia.com. url: www.publicrelationindia.com.