#Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2022-06-30

Texworld Evolution Paris will start next week

More than 400 international exhibitors will meet from 4 to 6 July at the Parc des Expositions Paris-Le-Bourget for a new edition of the Texworld Evolution Paris sourcing event. This year's exhibition marks the return of the major sourcing countries - including China - to Paris.

The opening of Apparel Sourcing, Avantex, Leatherworld and Texworld Paris trade shows will concentrate for 3 days the essential oft he global offer for fashion brands, from ready-to-wear to luxury. As a sign of the recovery of the global textile and clothing market, more than 400 exhibitors from about twenty countries will be present at this essential event. The major sourcing countries such as China - with 140 companies across all shows - Turkey, Korea, India or Bangladesh, are back.

Turkey returns to its pre-Covid level

With around one hundred companies organised in pavilions at Texworld Paris, sixty of which are grouped together in the magnificent area supported by the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO), Turkey is back to its pre-crisis level of participation. Korean fabric manufacturers will also be there: 41 companies will be exhibiting under the pavilion of the National Union of Korean Textile Manufacturers (Kofoti), among which are regular exhibitors of the show, such as knitters People N'Nature, A Jin Corporation, or Youngwon Corporation (silky aspects).

A comeback from China and India

The presence in Paris of some forty textile manufacturers from China - out of the 140 Chinese companies taking part in the shows - constitutes an exceptional level of exposure in the current context. India, which has been hardly hit by the crisis, is also making a comeback, with some forty companies at Texworld Paris - out of a total of 60 - including embroiderers Tarom and Eco Royal Hantex, with exceptional hand-embroidered fabrics. Denim will be very visible, with some twenty Turkish, Chinese, Indian and Bangladeshi companies presenting their ranges. Like the leather and synthetic materials offer at Leatherworld Paris, with Chinese manufacturers such as Huaxia Synthetic Leather or Vcare Textile, capable of supplying small quantities, or the Pakistani company United Impex.

To facilitate the buyers' journey, the Elite area of Texworld Paris will bring together a selection of some fifteen Turkish, Japanese and Pakistani companies, chosen for their performance in terms of quality, competitiveness, responsiveness and services for the world's leading fashion brands.

Performance textiles and innovative solutions at Avantex Paris

Focusing on innovative textiles, Avantex Paris will present an offer of technical fibres, yarns and fabrics from China and Taiwan, with companies supported by the TTF (Taiwan Textile Federation). The French editor e-SCM will unveil its supply chain management and tracing solution that complies with the new French (AGEC law) and European regulations. This year again, the Avantex Fashion Pitch will reward the best innovative fashion and textile projects. This prize, which offers start-ups international visibility among industry professionals, has 3 categories: services, textiles & flexible materials and fashion design. The jury for the 2022 edition is composed of Kristina Dimitrova (Interlaced), Franck Delpal (IFM Paris) and Maxime Coupez (Nelly Rodi). The final will take place on July 5th at the show. http://www.avantexfashionpitch.fr

Apparel Sourcing Paris' Source In China area: a unique offer

The finished garment and fashion accessories trade show will welcome more than a hundred Chinese exhibitors, including 45 in the Source In China area, a feature tested in February and deployed on a larger scale for this edition. Run by agents of Foursource – the digital partner of Messe Frankfurt France – and Chinese experts, this space will allow visitors to discover the products of manufacturers who were unable to make the trip to Paris. A QR code system will allow visitors to obtain information and quotations on the products presented, and to contact the company directly by message or video.

As a sign of the upmarket nature of Asian sourcing, some fifteen Chinese garment manufacturers participating in July will be offering a complete white-label range for European distributors. The know-how of these companies will also be on display during the China Fashion Walk, where models will wear these garments in real-life situations (Tuesday 5th July at 2pm in the Agora).

The other major sourcing countries will be back: India, Bangladesh, which will have a pavilion with a dozen or so very sportswear-oriented companies, and Ethiopia, which will be showcasing the know-how of local companies in knitwear. Statements will be made during round tables on Ethiopia's industrial potential in the fashion sector and on the CSR policies implemented locally.

Vision, trends and perspectives

True to its mission of openness, the Texworld Evolution Paris platform will present visitors with perspectives on market developments and orientation of demand. The shows' art directors, Louis Gérin and Grégory Lamaud, will comment on the Trendbook for the autumn-winter 2023/2024 season, called 24H01, and will present the creative directions that will shape tomorrow's fashion (Monday 4th July at 12.30 pm). Reflecting current trends, recycled textiles will be discussed during a round table on the assets, challenges and promises of this market (Monday 4th July at 2pm). The Bali Chair, which has been mobilising players in the sector since 2017, will report on its research into the new challenges of the fashion industry in terms of circularity, transparency and agility (Monday 4th July at 3.15pm). Also to be noted: round tables on the factory of the future and on the evolution of global standards in terms of CSR in the presence of committed actors (Global Fashion Agenda, Pour un réveil écologique, Fashion Révolution). The full programme is available here.

Website: https://texworld-paris.fr.messefrankfurt.com/paris/en/event.html

Messe Frankfurt commits further to East Africa: three textiles trade fairs during Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week from 2027

Messe Frankfurt and its Texpertise Network continue their steady, successful trajectory in the region. As Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW) opened today, Member of the Executive Board Detlef Braun announced that Messe Frankfurt is licencing its three leading international trade fair brands Texworld, Apparel Sourcing and Texprocess to Nairobi, Kenya for the first time in 2027. From now on, they will take place annually as part of the Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW) Nairobi.

Speed and connectivity: Techtextil and Texprocess provided market-ready solutions for industries under pressure

With more than 36,000 visitors and 1,700 exhibitors from a total of 112 countries, Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 demonstrated how innovation comes into industrial use. The convergence of research, industry and application proved to be a breeding ground for new material solutions, manufacturing and processing technologies. Natural fibres, performance apparel, connected systems and AI-driven processing technologies emerged as key growth and future markets.

“We Believe in the Value of Textiles”: Successful Opening of the KARL MAYER TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTER

KARL MAYER inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTER (TIC) with a four-day opening week from April 21 to 24. The highlight of the week was the grand opening on Thursday, which drew a strong turnout from the international textile industry: around 220 customers, brands, and partners from across the textile value chain came to the company’s headquarters in Obertshausen for a first-hand look at the new high-tech development environment and lively exchange with industry peers.

Texhibition Istanbul signals stability and global connectivity

From 4 to 6 March 2026, Texhibition Istanbul once again brought together the international textile industry at the Istanbul Expo Center. Organized by İTKİB Fuarcılık A.Ş. in cooperation with the Istanbul Textile Exporters Association (İTHİB), the fair confirmed its role as one of the most important international sourcing platforms for fabrics and textile innovation. With 500+ exhibitors across 5 halls on 42,850 sqm, the trade fair attracted 19,325 visitors. Among them, 5.565 international visitors represented Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, North America, and other regions, underlining the show’s expanding global reach.

Val:ue Milan unveiled – a curated boutique business hub for high-end apparel textiles

Messe Frankfurt continues to expand its international textile network with the announcement of Val:ue Milan. Moving beyond the traditional trade fair model, Val:ue Milan debuts as a prestigious, boutique-style business hub exclusively dedicated to elected fabrics and accessories for apparel. Taking place from February 3 to 5, 2027, at The Mall in Porta Nuova, the event breaks away from conventional formats through a strictly curated environment designed for strategic networking. By bridging the gap between high-end international manufacturers and top-tier segment buyers, Val:ue Milan further strengthens the Group’s global portfolio with a unique, high-impact concept built around a refined and carefully selected offering.

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles unveils Trends 2027 alongside new lifestyle zone and product expansion

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition 2026 will spotlight forward-looking design directions and evolving consumer demand, as the global home and lifestyle market continues to adapt to sustainability priorities, emotional well-being, and diversified living spaces. Taking place from 18 – 20 August 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the fair will present its latest trend theme, ‘BREATHE UP!’, developed in collaboration with leading international trend forecaster NellyRodi™ Agency, alongside expanded product categories, and the debut of the Home Textiles Lifestyle Zone.

Itema to showcase weaving excellence at ITM 2026

From June 9 to 13, Itema will exhibit at ITM 2026 in Istanbul (Hall 8 – Stand 806D), unveiling a distinctive exhibition concept designed to highlight the Company’s expertise across the entire weaving value chain. For this year’s edition, Itema will introduce an innovative stand experience built around two core areas: advanced weaving and spare parts solutions and an immersive textile gallery featuring fabrics produced by Itema Customers worldwide.

Last chance to apply: ITMA 2027 Start-Up Valley closes tomorrow

Applications for the Start-Up Valley at ITMA 2027 close tomorrow, offering young technology companies the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of several successful participants from the 2023 edition. The initiative, organised under the CEMATEX Start-Up Grant programme, has already helped a number of textile start-ups accelerate their transition from early-stage concepts to industrial partnerships, funding rounds and commercial deployment.