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, every trade visitor must register to attend. Online visitor registration is now open through our website.
On Tuesday 12 November all pre-registered visitors will receive an email containing a unique QR code. On arrival at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre 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 All registrations will require business identification.
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
(Enter via Clarendon Street)
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
Tuesday 19 November 2024 10am – 5pm
Wednesday 20 November 2024 10am – 5pm
Thursday 21 November 2024 10am – 4pm
The China Clothing Textiles & Accessories Expo will showcase 520+ exhibitors from mature and emerging markets across China. Product categories include apparel (men’s, women’s and kids’), accessories, footwear, home textiles and homewares.
The Exhibitor List will be published closer to the exhibition.
Your 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!
Unfortunately, child minding facilities are not available. Children must be under adult supervision at all time.
Visit Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre’s website for information on accessibility and the facilities available to 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