#Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2024-09-19

Vietnam’s thriving textile sector shines at VTG 2024

The Vietnam International Textile and Garment Industry Exhibition – will take place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) from September 25th to 28th, 2024. This year, VTG will be joined by VITATEX, DYECHEM, and VFM, showcasing the entire textile and garment supply chain.

With over 380 exhibitors from 12 countries, VTG 2024 spans 15,000 square meters. The exhibition will focus on digital transformation and offer a wide range of fabrics to meet Vietnam's increasing demands. Key participants include TAJIMA, EPSON, HAPPY JAPAN, MORIRIN, KINGSAFE, and XINGRUIGANG, showcasing innovations in machinery, fabrics, and footwear production.

VITATEX will display textile solutions from global manufacturers, addressing the country's 75% fabric import dependency. DYECHEM will highlight eco-friendly dyeing technologies, essential for meeting EU sustainability standards, while VFM focuses on footwear machinery driving Industry 4.0 advancements.

VTG Seminars from September 25th to 28th will cover automation, sustainability, and the circular economy, offering insights for industry professionals. This 4-in-1 event is organized by Yorkers Trade & Marketing Service Co., Ltd. and Vinexad National Trade Fair & Advertising JSC, supported by leading industry associations like VCOSA, AGTEK, VAMI and SLA.

Première Vision Paris expands innovation focus across fashion and beauty

From September 1–3, 2026, Première Vision Paris will bring together more than 900 exhibitors from across the global fashion value chain. This year's edition places a strong emphasis on Innovation-Tech, highlighting technologies and materials that are reshaping product development, manufacturing and sustainability.

Intertextile Apparel opens next week with strengthened focus on performance, sustainability, and innovation

Opening 25 August at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition 2026 prepares to welcome thousands of global industry players for three days of sourcing, networking, and trend forecasting. Spanning 240,000 sqm, this edition will feature over 3,500 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions, providing a comprehensive platform for fairgoers to explore new products, market directions, and business opportunities across the entire apparel textile value chain – with high-potential segments noticeably magnified.

Asia's fashion extravaganza CENTRESTAGE returns in September

Asia’s premier annual fashion event CENTRESTAGE--organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will return to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 2 to 5 September. One of the flagship programmes of the third "Hong Kong Fashion Fest", CENTRESTAGE will bring together some 270 brands from 24 countries and regions and will feature more than 40 spectacular events, including over 30 fashion shows.

SAITEX reports efficiency gains and greater transparency in 2025 Impact Report

Vietnam-based denim manufacturer SAITEX has published its 2025 Impact Report, documenting progress in resource efficiency, chemical management, digital traceability and knowledge sharing across its manufacturing operations in Vietnam and the United States. Rather than focusing on sustainability ambitions, the report presents operational data, manufacturing developments and lessons learned from the past year.

SHIMA SEIKI to exhibit at Première Vision Paris

Leading digital textile solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan will exhibit at Première Vision Paris in Paris, France next month. The company will exhibit in the "Smart Creation" area, dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge technologies that integrate sustainability and innovation. The knitting expert will be demonstrating solutions that optimize product development workflows and enhance sustainability through proposals in Digital Product Creation (DPC).

ICAC International Seminar in Taipei to explore strategic synergies across the textile supply chain

The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) — together with the Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF), under the guidance of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan — will bring international cotton and textile leaders together in Taipei on September 10 for the ICAC International Seminar 2026.