#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.

VIATT 2026 announces inaugural lifestyle Trend Forum: Unified vision for S/S 2027 across fashion, home, and tech

The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) is set to host its first Trend Forum, offering a forward-looking, industry-wide perspective for Spring / Summer 2027. With the show scheduled from 26 – 28 February 2026 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), VIATT’s trend curators – NellyRodi™ Agency and MUSEATIVE – will provide comprehensive insights across the interconnected realms of Apparel Fabrics & Fashion, Home & Contract Textiles, and Technical Textiles & Technologies.

PERFORMANCE DAYS: Focus topic shifts to the beginning of the value chain

Following the last Focus Topic in October 2025, which placed Textile-to-Textile Recycling at its core, PERFORMANCE DAYS continues to drive the conversation around circularity – this time with an expanded and more upstream perspective. The upcoming Focus Topic, “Textile to Textile: The Role of Collectors and Sorters,” presented during the spring edition on March 18–19, will spotlight one of the most essential yet often overlooked components of a functioning circular textile system: the efficient collection and sorting of post-consumer textiles.

ROICA: Where distinction and intention shape the future of apparel industry at Milano Unica

At Milano Unica, held at Fiera Milano (Rho) in Milan from January 20–22, nine select European partners unveil collections shaped by ROICA™—the premium stretch fiber by Asahi Kasei. ROICA™ does not stand alone on the show floor, but its presence is quietly interlaced into each creation, chosen by those who seek distinction and depth in modern textiles. Through these dedicated collaborations, ROICA™ continues to sup-port the apparel industry with advanced stretch, comfort, and environmental care, offering something unique for brands who value true craftsmanship and thoughtful innovation.

Precision jet dyeing moves towards industrial scale as Alchemie partners with Acatel

BTMA member Alchemie Technology, the pioneer of precision jet dyeing solutions based in Cambridge, UK, is partnering with Acatel, the Portuguese leader in sustainable textile manufacturing. The two companies will work together to validate and optimise Alchemie’s Endeavour system for knitted cellulosic fabrics.