“This fair is the ‘alpha’ to find new suppliers, and the ‘alpha’ for relationship building with companies as everyone is here,” said Mr Nicola Grosso of Brooks Brothers (USA) at the 2018 Spring Edition. “It’s good to come here to learn who the actual manufacturers are, it’s easier to manage suppliers by coming here as you have more direct contact. Timing is the first thing in fashion, so it’s important to have this direct contact.” The multi-national nature of the fair (2018: 82,314 visitors from 104 countries & regions), attracts a variety of exhibitors, including Chinese suppliers, who are looking to do business overseas and so are willing to be flexible in order to meet buyers’ needs, such as fast turnarounds. With exhibitors offering product-in-stock services across almost all product groups, the fair offers a unique opportunity for businesses to fulfil onsite orders, acting as a catalyst for building strong relationships.

While Intertextile Apparel is well established as a leading platform for the industry to gather and meet large, seasonal orders, some exhibitors will also accept smaller order quantities. This feature will benefit a wide variety of buyers with different needs – whether they are smaller brands, companies testing the market with a new end-use product, or even buyers wishing to try out a supplier’s service in order to find the right partnership to suit their needs. Plenty of exhibitors across product categories also offer custom-made services, attracting visitors who need to stand out in the competitive global apparel market.

Sourcing made simple at Intertextile Apparel

There’s no limit to the ways in which Intertextile Apparel works to help visitors plan ahead and maximise the three days of the fair. Supporting businesses who wish to extend their reach overseas, Intertextile Apparel also offers interpreter services, and includes this in its VIP Business Matching Programme, which schedules tailor-made appointments between like-minded potential business partners.