#Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2024-01-18

D-22 to the opening of Texworld Evolution Paris at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

From 5 to 7 February 2024, the heart of global sourcing will be concentrated in Paris for a record edition.

The return of Indonesia and Taiwan

On the Texworld side, 760 companies will be representing the major sourcing countries: first and foremost, China, but also Korea, with around forty companies represented by the National Union of Textile Manufacturers (KOFOTI), Türkiye, which once again has around a hundred manufacturers, including 76 grouped under the banner of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO), and India and Taiwan, to name the most heavily represented delegations. Indonesia will be making a comeback with a very high-quality range of silky products and cotton fabrics, as will Thai manufacturers, whose expertise in embroidery - a sector with a strong presence this year along with knitwear - is remarkable. Performance textiles, which play a prominent role in the 2025 collections, will be particularly visible, especially in the offerings of European companies such as Italy's Aquilatero, which is taking part in Texworld for the first time.

Focus on Europe at Apparel Sourcing Paris

Apparel Sourcing, with over 500 companies specialising in finished products, will be welcoming a sizeable contingent of European manufacturers. A pavilion featuring nine Ukrainian companies offering a wide range of womenswear products will be highlighting the expertise of a country that has long been present in the sourcing schemes of French and European principals. Bulgaria will also be represented, as will the Foursource hub, a long-standing partner of Messe Frankfurt France, which will be showcasing the offerings of about thirty near-sourcing manufacturers based in Europe. The Denim Village will bring together a selection of international companies (Bangladesh, China, India and Pakistan) offering raw materials and finished products over an area of more than 600 m² in the central part of Hall 7.3.

Texpertise Econogy, a new approach to the sustainable economy

This year's trade fairs will focus on Texpertise Econogy, which combines the concepts of ecology and economic development. This concept is now the framework for the Messe Frankfurt group’s approach to its Texpertise Network worldwide. This principle will guide Texworld Evolution Paris in its approach to sustainable development and structure the sourcing methods of its sourcing platform. The Econogy Finder, that will be launched for this year's show, will enable visitors to list and access all suppliers of sustainably produced textiles via an online directory (about 80 companies). The booths of exhibitors whose activities in terms of sustainable supply chains, materials and processes as well as strategy and innovation have been verified by a third-party organization and will also be marked with visible Econogy symbols. A number of conferences will also be held on 5 February on these topics: the Texpertise Econogy concept itself, solutions for "zero waste" fashion, alternative techniques for finishing, communicating environmental and social impact, and the reorganization of textile industry value chains.

www.texworldparis-econogyfinder.com

Vision, trends and outlook

True to its mission as a trendsetter, Texworld Evolution Paris will be doing its utmost to provide visitors with perspectives on market developments and the direction of demand. New for 2024, each show will have its own trend area - the two trends forums will be grouped together on level 7.3 and will unveil the most innovative samples which are closely following the trends - in addition to Highlight areas, on level 7.2, where a wider array of samples of garments and raw materials selected by the shows' artistic directors, Louis Gérin and Grégory Lamaud, will be presented to better assist the buyers in their selection. The Denim Village and the Elite sector, which brings together exhibitors selected for their performance in terms of quality, competitiveness, responsiveness and logistics, will both have their own Highlight areas, as will Texworld and Apparel Sourcing. As part of the spring-summer collection, certain sectors such as silk will be highlighted at the entrance to hall 7.3, under the nave bathed in natural light. Last but not least, the T-Club has been completely refurbished to encourage professional exchanges.

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.

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.

Jeanologia brings “Billy” to China, the AI transforming denim design

The denim industry is turning its attention to Hangzhou this week, where a new edition of Kingpins, the leading international trade show for the sector, takes place on May 21 and 22. There, the Spanish company Jeanologia, a global leader in sustainable technologies for the textile industry, is introducing its latest innovation to the Chinese market: “Billy”, the first artificial intelligence specifically developed for denim finishing design.