#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.

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.

“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.

Walter Reiners Foundation Prize awarded to three ITA graduates

Sabina Dann, Lukas Balon and Annegret Storm from the Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University were awarded the Walter Reiners Foundation Prize by the German Engineering Federation (VDMA) for their master’s and bachelor’s theses. Peter Dornier, Chairman of the Walter Reiners Foundation, presented the awards during Techtextil at the VDMA stand in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

A new standard to combat plastic waste in forests

With DIN SPEC 35808 “Tree Shelter for Forestry Applications,” the testing and research service provider Hohenstein, in collaboration with Rottenburg University of Forestry, as well as forestry authorities and industry partners, has established a clear framework for bio-based and fully biodegradable tree shelters. The pre-standard defines requirements and practical testing methods designed to reduce plastic waste in forests and strengthen the long-term protection of soil and the environment.