#Yarn & Fiber

2023-11-23

The fair of the yarn industry: International Istanbul Yarn Fair will be held in Istanbul on February 22-24, 2024.

International Istanbul Yarn Fair, the largest global fair of the yarn industry is achieving new accomplishments every single year. The fair has increasingly strengthened its industrial position during the 20 years that elapsed ever since the first year it was organized. Leading brands of the industry are represented at the fair under the organization of Tüyap Fair and Exhibition Organization Inc., and the fair is visited by thousands of visitors from national and international arena every passing year.

19th International Istanbul Yarn Fair held on June 1-3, 2023 was attended by 584 companies and company representations from 22 countries and visited by 12.677 sectoral professionals from 86 countries.

20th of the fair where leading brands meet with buyers will be held at Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center in Istanbul on February 22-24, 2024. Istanbul Yarn Fair in Numbers

The number of participants increased by 128% at the 19th International Istanbul Yarn Fair held on June 1-3, 2023 attended by 584 companies and company representations from 22 countries and visited by 12.677 sectoral professionals from 86 countries. The fair achieved bringing together in Eurasia exhibitor companies from 4 continents, and 97% of the exhibitors declared their intent to participate in the next fairs.

It is expected that over 600 companies and over 15.000 professional visitors will be gathering in 2024.

Let Us Meet at the Largest Fair of the Industry

By visiting the Istanbul Yarn Fair, the largest fair of the industry where the latest novelties, products, and services will be exhibited, you may closely follow the novelties in the yarn industry, network with business cycles, acquire new business ideas, and grasp the opportunity of meeting with your existing business partners and build new partnerships.

Furthermore, you may visit the trends space during the fair and observe the sustainable products, yarn diversity tailored to your needs and more under one single roof. Get your online ticket now!

Exhibitors of the Yarn Fair Will Maximally Utilize from What the Fair Offers

International Istanbul Yarn Fair offers a great opportunity to the exhibitors to become effective players not only at national markets but also at international markets and hosts exhibitors from 4 continents. Every year an increasing number of domestic and international exhibitors attends the fair where the participating companies find the opportunity to promote their new products to new regions and develop their trade network.

The fair does not only create a suitable environment for new business partnerships but also provides the opportunity to bring together the exhibitors with existing business partners to evaluate the developments in the industry. New business ideas and information on the actual developments in the industry grow with the knowledge shared during the fair. The fair exhibitors will also seize the opportunity to strengthen brand recognition and corporate image both at national and international levels.

The Scope of the International Istanbul Yarn Fair

Cotton Yarns, Elastane Yarns, Wool Yarns, Acrylic Yarns, Viscose Yarns, Polyester Yarns, Silk Yarns, Nylon Yarns, Textured Yarns, Fancy Yarns, Organic Yarns, Polypropylene Yarns, Regenerated Yarns, Metallic Yarns, Technical Yarns, Hand Knitting Yarns, Fibers, Bobbin, Spool and Reels, Textile Dyes and Chemicals.

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