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Materials+ | From breakthrough startups to scalable solutions: shaping the future of sustainable fashion.

Fashion Materials · Footwear Components · Accessories, Manufacturing Supplies · Machinery & Tech

12–14 March 2026 | Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre


Why Visit Materials+?

Step into the future of footwear and bag sourcing.


Materials+ is Asia’s dedicated exhibition for next-generation fashion materials and components, with a sharp focus on footwear, bags, and leathergoods — and a growing demand for automotive and furniture applications.

Most of the world’s footwear and bag production happens in Asia. At Materials+, you’ll connect with suppliers already working in China, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, and Thailand — the same hubs where your products are made.

Discover materials and components that are already proven in high-volume manufacturing, giving you confidence they can move from prototype to mass production without risk.

Alongside established suppliers, you’ll meet startups and next-gen innovators offering inspiring concepts in biobased, circular, and experimental materials — the ideas shaping fashion’s sustainable future.

Discover recycled synthetics, biobased materials, circular solutions, and certified natural fibres

Live tech demos, curated showcases, and future-focused forums.

Held alongside APLF Leather and Fashion Access, completing the global fashion supply chain.

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What You’ll Source

Materials

Machineries

Fashion Accessories

Footwear Components

Manufacturing Supplies

For Footwear

Uppers Materials, Outsoles · Insoles · Toe caps · Counters · Uppers · Laces, and chemicals

 

For Bags & Leathergoods​

Zippers · Buckles · Handles · Frames · Clasps · Decorative trims · Straps · Linings · Natural and luxury accents (bamboo, wood, crystals, semi-precious metals)

For Automotive & Furniture

Upholstery synthetics · Technical synthetics · Recycled fabrics · Next-gen bio-based materials


Onsite Discovery Highlights

NextGen Fashion Material TechTalk

A high-impact forum spotlighting biofabrication, circular design, and cutting-edge material innovations.

Material Innovation Display

Preview the most advanced and sustainable materials for upcoming fashion seasons.

M+ Spotlight Tech Talks

Short, interactive demos where exhibitors present their latest processes and breakthroughs.

Global Footwear Executive Summit

Leaders from manufacturing, branding, and technology share insights into the future of footwear.


Sustainability at the Core

Materials+ recognises exhibitors under the M+ Sustainability Programme, highlighting innovation across:

Recycled Materials

(PET, nylon, upcycled leathers, recycled metals/plastics)

Biobased Materials

(plant-based, mycelium, lab-grown)

Circular Solutions

(biodegradable, recyclable end-of-life)

Sustainable Naturals

(certified cotton, bamboo, silk, wool, cashmere)

Environmentally Responsible Manufacturing

Social Compliance & ESG

Look for the M+ Sustainability Badge to spot trusted suppliers aligned with your sustainability goals.

Understand M+ Sustainability Programme


Plan Your Visit

Dates: 12-14 March 2026
Opening Hours: 09:30am-6:00pm on Day 1 & 2 09:30am-5:00pm on Day 3
Venue: Hall 1E. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Concurrent Events: APLF Leather & Materials+, Fashion Access
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Onsite Discovery

M+ Spotlight

M+ Spotlight offers audience a tech talk experience to interact with our exhibitors who take the stage to demonstrate their newest technology.

 

Material Trends Display

The display presents the best sustainable material and technological innovation from our exhibitors for a trend forecast of the upcoming fashion seasons.

 

Global Footwear Executive Summit
The summit brings together leaders from various segments of the footwear industry, including manufacturing, retail, marketing, branding, materials, technology, and sustainability to provide insights into the latest trends, innovations, and strategies that are shaping the future of the global footwear market.

NextGen Fashion Material TechTalk

A curated half-day forum spotlighting cutting-edge innovations in sustainable fashion materials, circular design, and biofabrication. Bringing together material innovators, forward-thinking brands, and industry enablers in a high-impact, storytelling-meets-science format.

 

Top visiting countries and regions in 2023

China

Hong Kong

India

Indonesia

Korea

Japan

Taiwan

Thailand

Vietnam

USA

Russia

Serving the Important Regional Manufacturing Regions

Buyers worldwide, especially from regional hub of footwear and leather goods production, are here to discover the latest materials and components for their mass production. 

Synergises with APLF Leather & Fashion Access Fairs

Hailed as the top-class Asian exhibition for sourcing materials and components for fashion products and footwear, Materials+ goes hand in hand with APLF Leather and Fashion Access which are considered as the most important sourcing events for the leather and fashion manufacturing industries.

Materials+ Fusing Craftsmanship with Innovation

Learn More

Materials+ is the exhibition where regional fashion designers, buyers and manufacturers are eager to discover the latest green technology, advanced fashion materials, innovative components, modern manufacturing process and natural materials that cater the leather goods and footwear sectors.

Dates:12-14 March 2026
Opening Hours:

09:30am-6:00pm on Day 1 & 2

09:30am-5:00pm on Day 3

Venue:Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Concurrent Events:APLF Leather & Materials+, Fashion Access
Buyer’s Business Nature:Fashion Materials · Footwear Components · Accessories, Manufacturing Supplies · Machinery & Tech
Visitor Registration
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What Will You Find Here?

Materials & Fabric

Bonded Leather

 

Synthetic / Advanced Functional Materials

  • Mesh (3D / Air / Honeycomb) / Nonwovens Synthetics (Felt / Microfiber / PU / PVC) / Woven Synthetic Fabrics (Nylon / Rayon / Polyester) / Performance Fabrics (Anti-bacterial / Thermal / Waterproof / Elastic / Mesh / Kevlar / Carbon Fibres) / Recycled Synthetics Materials (PET) / Special-finished Materials (Reflective / Holographic) / Synthetics Made to Look Like Leather (Microfiber / PU / PVC)

 

Woven & Natural Materials

  • Abaca / Banana / Coconut Fiber / Jute / Cotton / Canvas / Silk / Linen / Cashmere / Vicuna

 

Accessories & Components

 

Shoe Components

  • Counters / Heels / Linings / Outsoles / Midsoles / Insoles / Shanks / Shankboards / Toe Puffs / Toe Caps / Functional Trims / Piping / Braid / Tongues / Yoke / Shoe Laces / Aiglets / Uppers / Welting Material / TPU Injected / Foam Structures

Fashion Hardware & Accessories

  • Bag Frames / Bag Handles / Beads / Sequins / Buckles / Buttons / Hooks / Chains / Clasps / Fastenings / Zip Fasteners / Pullers / Locks / Magnets / Decorative Trims (Florets / Ribbons) / Labels / Tags / Leather Straps / Lace / Fringe / Non-Leather Straps / Packaging / Rings / Links / Studs / Rivets / Grommets / Natural Components (Bamboo / Horn / Mother of Pearl / Wood) / Luxury Components (Crystal / Jade / Semi-Precious Stones / Precious Metals)

 

Manufacturing & Tech

 

Manufacturing Supplies

  • Cements / Stretch Sprays / Glues / Edge Paints / Interlinings / Linings / Nails & Tacks / Tapes / Threads / Release Papers / Transfer Films / Foils

Machinery, Tools & Supplies

  • Footwear Production Machinery / Leather garments & Leather goods Production Machinery / Fine Leather Hand Tools

Advanced Fashion Technologies

  • Wearable Technologies / 3D Design / Printing Machines / Knitting Technologies / Sustainable Processes
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Moving Toward Sustainability: A Green Initiative

APLF designed the Materials+ Sustainability Programme to recognise exhibitors at Materials+ who have implemented a policy in line with Corporate Social Responsibility

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Collocated Fairs

APLF

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Fashion Access

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Hong Kong