#Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2026-08-26

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.

The exhibition will present solutions ranging from next-generation fibres and bio-based materials to artificial intelligence, digital product development, traceability, recycling and automation. According to organiser GL events, the event aims to help brands improve competitiveness while responding to growing demands for transparency, circularity and more efficient production.

Among the material innovations on display are leather alternatives made from food waste, mycelium-based materials, PLA fibres, recycled polyester solutions and plant-based alternatives to fur. Functional textiles for sportswear, outdoor and workwear will also play an important role, including PFAS-free membranes, bio-based fibres and high-performance fabrics designed to improve durability, breathability and waterproofness.

Digitalisation remains another central theme. Exhibitors will showcase technologies covering artificial intelligence, 3D product development, trend forecasting, supply chain optimisation and Digital Product Passport solutions. Circular business models, recycling technologies and traceability systems will complement the offering.

Florence Rousson, Managing Director of the Fashion Division at GL events, said the event reflects the industry's current transformation through innovation, strategic partnerships and new business opportunities that help companies prepare for the future.

More than 100 experts on stage

The conference programme will feature more than 100 international speakers across two stages dedicated to Innovation & Technology and Fashion & Beauty. Sessions will address topics including artificial intelligence, sustainable manufacturing, emerging consumer trends, digital commerce and future material developments.

Among the confirmed speakers are Francesco Bottigliero (Brunello Cucinelli), Alexis Mabille, Victoire Satto (The Good Goods), Ben Hanson (The Interline), Gildas Minvielle (Institut Français de la Mode), Victor Clavelly and Lucas Lauer (NellyRodi). Winners and finalists of the Première Vision Paris Innovation Award 2026 will also present their projects.

Beauty joins the fashion ecosystem

A new feature for this edition is the Cosmetic Village, created in partnership with Cosmetic Valley. The dedicated exhibition area brings together laboratories, manufacturers and beauty specialists to strengthen collaboration between the fashion and cosmetics industries.

The event is also partnering with Kolmar Korea, which will present an exclusive make-up palette and lipstick inspired by Première Vision's Autumn/Winter 2027/28 colour forecasts. The collaboration underlines the increasing convergence of fashion, beauty and technology.

Première Vision Paris will take place from September 1–3, 2026, at Paris Nord Villepinte, bringing together sourcing, innovation and expert knowledge for fashion professionals navigating an increasingly technology-driven industry.

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.

Fashion for Good launches DW(O)R-X to navigate the emerging landscape of PFAS-free finishes

Fashion for Good announced the launch of Project DW(O)R-X, a collaborative initiative designed to benchmark PFAS alternative durable water- and oil-repellent (DW(O)R) chemistries. Responding to growing market demand for alternatives to PFAS‑based finishes, the project aims to generate reliable, comparable data that can support informed sourcing decisions and the assessment of emerging chemistries.

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.