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.
31 March – 2 April 2027
09:30 – 18:00 on Day 1 & 2
09:30 – 17:00 on Day 3
Hong Kong Convention and
Exhibition Centre
APLF Leather & Materials+,
Fashion Access
Exhibition Highlights
Step into the future of footwear and bag sourcing.
Source Where You Manufacture
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.
Scale With Confidence
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.
Bridge Inspiration and Reality
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.
Sustainability first
Discover recycled synthetics, biobased materials, circular solutions, and certified natural fibres
Innovation on stage
Live tech demos, curated showcases, and future-focused forums.
Cross-sector synergy
Held alongside APLF Leather and Fashion Access, completing the global fashion supply chain.
What You’ll Source
From raw materials to refined solutions, discover what brings products to life.
Materials
Machineries
Fashion Accessories
Footwear Components
Manufacturing Supplies
Onsite Discovery Highlights
A high-impact forum spotlighting biofabrication, circular design, and cutting-edge material innovations.
Preview the most advanced and sustainable materials for upcoming fashion seasons.
Short, interactive demos where exhibitors present their latest processes and breakthroughs.
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
APLF 2024 Exhibitor Interview Joachim Henkmann, Stahl
Listen to What Our Longstanding Exhibitors Have to Say
A Case Study of Sustainable Footwear Brands and Their Materials
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Fashion Brand's Dilemma on Sustainable Materials
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