Textile Trade Fair: Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris - 2 to 4 February 2026; Positioned as Major International Sourcing Platform for Textiles and Apparel

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris will return to the Paris–Le Bourget Exhibition Centre from 2 to 4 February 2026, bringing together more than 1,100 exhibitors from 33 countries for its 58th edition. Positioned as a major international sourcing platform for textiles and apparel, the event aims to respond to shifting market conditions by offering buyers structured access to a wide and diversified global supply.

The organisers at Messe Frankfurt France have announced “Very Middle Ages” (Très Moyen Âge)

as its new trend book for the Spring–Summer 2027 season of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris. The trend book sets out the creative directions expected to shape upcoming collections against a backdrop of global pressure marked by geopolitical tensions, social expectations, digital transformation and shifting markets.  

“At a time when fashion, like the wider world, is experiencing strong turbulence, Very Middle Ages chooses to look to the future by invoking a reinvented past,” Messe Frankfurt France said. The concept is described not as a nostalgic retreat, but as a reflective lens through which contemporary tensions can be examined.

Spread across Halls 2, 3 and 4, Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris will once again combine fabric sourcing, finished apparel, networking and trend analysis. Organisers say the scale of participation reflects a market in constant evolution, where brands continue to prioritise reliable and competitive partners. To support this, the event will feature themed sourcing routes tailored to different buyer profiles, dedicated networking spaces and digital tools designed to facilitate connections between visitors and exhibitors.

For 2026, the layout of the show has been redesigned to improve visitor flow and create a more coherent sourcing journey. While the exhibition remains centred on the same three halls, sector distribution has been adjusted to better align fabrics and finished products. The All About Her segment of Apparel Sourcing and Texworld’s Knit offer will now be grouped in Hall 3 alongside national pavilions. Hall 4 will host Activewear and Casual & Sport, while Print and Jacquard exhibitors will be positioned closer to Silky Aspects. Hall 2 will continue to serve as the show’s central hub, housing trend forums, conferences, service areas and networking spaces.

Texworld Paris itself will welcome 591 exhibitors from 18 countries, underscoring the international scope of the fabrics and raw materials offer. Major production regions including China, Turkey, India, Korea and Taiwan will be represented, alongside national pavilions and collective delegations. Highlights include the Turkish pavilion led by the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, which will host workshops on the traditional marbling art of Ebru, and the Korean pavilion, supported by KOFOTI, bringing together 34 companies. Growth is expected in sectors such as embroidery, knit and activewear fabrics, reflecting continued demand for both creativity and technical expertise.

At the entrance of Hall 4, the Initiatives space will showcase craftsmanship and textile innovation through a curated selection of exhibitors and installations. It will host trend forums organised by the China Textile Innovation Center and the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, offering insights into upcoming creative directions. A dedicated “Embroidery Highlight” will focus on Indian Zardozi embroidery, with samples and multimedia content provided by several specialist companies. Oracle Textile Technology will also present its research and development work in high-end down jackets.

The ELITE sector, located in the centre of Hall 3, will feature a selection of high-value textile manufacturers chosen for their quality, competitiveness and logistical performance. Exhibitors will come from countries including Bangladesh, South Korea, China, Turkey and Pakistan. New arrivals include Indian companies OCM India, specialising in premium wool fabrics, and Reliance, known for suiting and formalwear, while Turkish manufacturer Sahsa returns with couture jacquards aimed at eveningwear.

Apparel Sourcing Paris will host more than 500 exhibitors from 25 countries, reinforcing its position as Europe’s leading sourcing event for finished apparel and fashion accessories. Near sourcing will again be a key focus, with a significantly expanded Near Sourcing Hub at the entrance of Hall 3. Nearly 50 companies from countries such as Portugal, Türkiye, Bulgaria, Greece, Slovakia and Morocco are expected to participate.

Developed in partnership with the Foursource platform, the hub will combine physical and digital sourcing. Fifteen manufacturers will present collections on site, while samples from around 30 additional exhibitors will be accessible digitally via QR codes linked to the Foursource platform, allowing buyers to request quotations and initiate contacts more easily.

The 2026 edition will also reflect broader market shifts. Bangladesh is making a strong return with 26 companies, primarily focused on sportswear and casualwear. New exhibitors are arriving from Vietnam, Nepal and France, while the formalwear segment continues to expand, with close to 100 exhibitors dedicated to tailoring, suits, shirts and structured womenswear. For the first time, two leather-goods manufacturers will also be present at the entrance of Hall 3.

Sustainability will be a central theme through the Econogy Hub, which will highlight initiatives supporting more responsible and circular fashion. Based on Messe Frankfurt’s Econogy framework, the hub will present solutions spanning the textile value chain. A key feature will be the “Zero Waste Couture” exhibition, curated by fashion designer and artist Lea Theres-Lahr Thiele, showcasing zero-waste design as a driver of innovation through projects using deadstock materials and experimental processes.

The Econogy Hub will also host a TÜV Rheinland information point on textile testing and regulatory compliance, as well as presentations from members of the Fédération de la Mode Circulaire. A photo exhibition by Luxiders Magazine will explore themes of upcycling, recycling and deadstock use. 

The exhibitor offer will be complemented by a programme of conferences and round tables held on the Agora stage. Open to all visitors, the sessions will address fashion trends, market developments, sustainability and innovation. Highlights include the presentation of “Très Moyen Âge,” the Spring–Summer 2027 Trendbook by Louis Gérin, and discussions on the future of mid-market fashion in Europe. 

Textile Trade News: Première Vision Paris will highlight Savoir-Faire, focusing on France, Portugal and Japan this February

Image from Premiere Vision Paris

Première Vision Paris, scheduled to take place from 3 to 5 February 2026 at the Parc des Expositions in Villepinte, Paris, is reaffirming its commitment to supporting craftsmanship by  highlighting producing countries of expertise, placing a particular focus on France, Portugal and Japan—territories recognised for inspiring new ways of making, seeing, creating and thinking.

The theme, titled Territories of Savoir-Faire, celebrates a vibrant ecosystem of creativity that brings together pioneers redefining the boundaries of their craft. It presents savoir-faire as a living resource—human, social, artisanal, cultural and patrimonial—explored from the closest to the most distant, from upstream to downstream, and from agriculture to the designer. The approach reflects a desire to examine local models as blueprints for the future, emphasising the rediscovery of existing resources, the cultivation of local skills, the defence of diversity, reconnection with living systems, and the renewal of textile culture and innovation.

“Our ambition is to support the industry through its profound transformation and help build a model that is sustainable, competitive and desirable,” the organisers said. 

At the Paris show, the Territories of Savoir-Faire theme will unfold as an immersive journey, featuring dedicated experience zones and exclusive talks that give voice to the craftsmanship of today and tomorrow. Visitors will be invited to engage with some of the world’s richest reservoirs of expertise and experience the theme in all its vitality.

Within this framework, France is highlighted for its culture and counter-culture, representing a territory where savoir-faire bridges heritage and contemporary creation. Portugal is recognised for its commitment to living sustainability, bringing together industries and artisans dedicated to sustainable fashion. Japan is showcased for its nature-minded approach, where textile tradition meets biotechnological innovation.

At the Textiles de France stand, presented by the Union des Industries Textiles (UIT), 40 French companies will showcase the breadth of national textile expertise through an exclusive selection of 200 premium fabric samples. Highlights include exceptional lace and silks, iconic fancy tweeds and jacquards with emblematic motifs. Around 30 mannequin looks will illustrate the use of these materials, alongside innovative technical textiles such as recycled and organic fabrics, bistretch, fire-resistant and windproof materials, and high-performance textiles for fashion, sport and extreme sports.

In the Manufacturing area, the French Pavilion will bring together a series of stands dedicated to French apparel manufacturing, with workshops demonstrating the diversity of skills and services available. Also featured is the Maison du Savoir-Faire et de la Création, affiliated with UFIMH and supported by DEFI, which represents more than 300 French manufacturers covering a wide spectrum of expertise, from woven and knitted garments to knitwear, accessories, lingerie, swimwear and underwear.

CITEVE image

Under the banner Portugal: Territory of Savoir-Faire, CITEVE will present experimental silhouettes developed as part of the Be@t project. Created in collaboration with around 20 companies across the textile and apparel value chain, the pieces reflect advances in applied research, sustainability and digital transformation. Designed according to circular economy and eco-design principles, and equipped with Digital Product Passports, they ensure full traceability and anticipate future European regulatory requirements.

Kimono Upcycling Projecy

Japan will be represented through the Kimono Upcycling Project, a collaboration between Voutrail (Osaka Bunka) and Polimoda. The exhibition features collections created by students using kimonos from dormant stocks, combining ancestral Japanese craftsmanship with contemporary design. The project aims to celebrate Japanese culture, encourage cross-cultural innovation between Italian and Japanese designers, and address sustainability by giving new life to unused textiles.

While this February 2026 show is poised to reveal a new visual identity designed to illustrate the show’s key seasonal theme and signal its creative direction, Première Vision Paris is set to welcome around 1,000 exhibitors from 36 countries, bringing together companies from across the entire fashion value chain, including yarns, fabrics, accessories, apparel, leather, design, and Smart Creation.

Among the key highlights, the organisers point to the Forum Première Vision, which will unveil colour and material trends for the spring–summer 2027 season under the theme Open. 

Another key attraction this season is the Maison d’Exceptions area (Hall 5),  an exclusive area (access subject to accreditation) entirely dedicated to rare craftsmanship, high creation, and exceptional artisanal techniques.  In this 13th edition, Maison d’Exceptions will bring together 22 artisans and workshops, including 13 first‑time exhibitors, showcasing unique expertise such as embroidery, indigo dyeing, leatherwork, experimental textiles, and horsehair craftsmanship.  This will be a privileged opportunity to explore creations that combine tradition and innovation—sources of inspiration to elevate designers' and fashion producers' future projects.  It highlights rare know-how, artisanal and innovative techniques, large-scale production capabilities, solutions tailored to capsule collections, bespoke product development, operational agility, and complementary price positioning. 

By combining rigour, inspiration and expertise, Première Vision Paris aims to meet the needs of style, purchasing, production, CSR and development teams as closely as possible.

In addition, Première Vision Paris will introduce Voyage au cœur du Lin for the first time. Promoted by the Alliance du Lin et du Chanvre, the new space will highlight the certified European flax value chain and the associated savoir-faire, underscoring the fibre’s strategic importance within the industry.

The visual identity for the February 2026 edition captures a forward-looking and joyful vision of fashion, where craftsmanship and creativity are reinvented through hybridisation. At its centre is a striking juxtaposition: the couture volume of tulle, emblematic of expressive ornamentation, merges with the sporty functionality of a trainer and a bomber jacket. The image highlights a new creative territory in which technical expertise, emotion and sophistication intersect, reflecting Première Vision’s ability to reinterpret savoir-faire, bridge tradition and innovation, and embody a freer, more dynamic and contemporary fashion landscape.

For more than 50 years, Première Vision Paris has brought together fashion professionals from across the globe, establishing itself as a unique sourcing and solutions hub that addresses the challenges and needs of fashion businesses, from mainstream to luxury, through a rigorously curated offer representing the world’s major sourcing regions.

The show spans the entire industry value chain, including yarns, designs, fabrics, accessories, leather, manufacturing, and smart creation encompassing materials and fashion technology. 

Images from Première Vision Paris 

Interiors Trade Fair: Heimtextil 2026 to Spotlight AI, Sustainability and New Hospitality Partnership

Heimtextil, organised by Messe Frankfurt at its Exhibition Center, will take place from 13–16 January 2026, bringing together global professionals from the home and contract textiles sector. The trade fair is regarded as a key industry platform for insights into innovation, sustainability and the leading interior trends for 2026/2027, covering interiors, architecture, hospitality, retail supply, weaving and carpets.

Alcova x Heimtextil: Image created with ChatGPT 4.0, using various prompts
relating to upcoming textile trends © Alcova/Messe Frankfurt.

The event has announced a new partnership with Hospitality Interiors Europe (HINT). As part of the collaboration, a complementary hospitality-focused format will launch alongside Heimtextil 2027, targeting decision-makers from the hotel and high-end hospitality design sector. Hospitality Interiors Europe will already be represented at Heimtextil 2026 with a dedicated lounge area. The partnership aims to strengthen synergies between architecture, interior design, hospitality and the contract sector.

Hospitality Interiors Europe is organised by Strive Exhibitions, whose founders Toby Walters and Sam Murray also launched Cruise Ship Interiors Expo. Messe Frankfurt said the partnership reflects the growing importance of hospitality and contract interiors as key growth areas for the global textile industry.

A central focus of Heimtextil 2026 will be Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on the textile sector. On the Texpertise Stage, visitors will explore how AI is transforming design, production, retail, sustainability and communication. The programme will examine both strategic and practical applications of AI across design, architecture, interior design and contract furnishing.

The Heimtextil 26/27 colour palette contrasts earthy shades — sand, clay, soot and olive — with vivid digital accents such as acidic green, lilac and screen blue. The result is a dynamic blend of natural calm and synthetic disruption, reflecting the balance between handcraft and high-tech innovation.
Photo: Alcova for Heimtextil

Key highlights include the Heimtextil Trends 26/27 by Alcova, a bespoke design installation by Patricia Urquiola, and a live talk by architect and AI specialist Tim Fu. Urquiola will present her creative process and discuss material cycles, sustainable design, and the integration of craftsmanship and technology. Her Architonic LIVE TALK will take place on the Texpertise Stage in Hall 6.0.

Additional programme topics include AI-driven textile innovation, exhibition design in dialogue with material and technology, and the DNFI Innovation in Natural Fibres Award.  Click HERE for the Events Programme.

Guided tours led by Daniel Stier will run throughout the three-day event, offering insights into Urquiola’s installation and the convergence of textiles, technology and sustainability.

Heimtextil 2026 will also introduce the New Talent Area in Hall 6.1, showcasing emerging textile designers from around the world. The curated exhibition has been developed in collaboration with trend expert Jennifer Castoldi of Trendease International.

Images from Messe Frankfurt/Heimtextil

Textile & Garment Trade Fair: Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris Return to Le Bourget 15 - 17 September 2025

Texworld Paris and Apparel Sourcing Paris will return to the Paris-Le-Bourget Exhibition Centre from 15 to 17 September 2025, organisers have confirmed. The upcoming edition will take place across Halls 2, 3 and 4, bringing together the key segments of Texworld Paris, Apparel Sourcing Paris, and their specialised zones, Avantex and Leatherworld. 

Together, the shows will form a comprehensive sourcing platform for the global fashion industry, spanning the full spectrum from ready-to-wear to high-end luxury.

Organisers will be hosting 1,300 exhibitors at this 57th edition, which has returned to its traditional September slot to better align with buyers' schedules. The event layout will mirror that of the February 2025 edition, which was positively received by both manufacturers and fashion professionals.

With nearly 600 manufacturers expected, Texworld Paris will feature some 600 manufacturers and  suppliers from major textile-producing countries, with China, Türkiye, India, South Korea, and Taiwan being the top five represented nations. The Elite area of the show will be dedicated to high-value-added companies selected by the committee for their excellence in quality, competitiveness, responsiveness, and logistics, as well as new exhibitors, such as Alok Industries from India, known for its premium cotton fabrics for men’s ready-to-wear. 

The Denim sector, which continues to grow, will bring together in Hall 4 (situated between Texworld and Apparel Sourcing Paris) some thirty fabric and finished product companies. 

In the Apparel Sourcing Paris sector there will be 600 exhibitors, compared to 465 exhibitors in the February 2025 edition. This growth is fueled not only by strong participation from China, India, and Bangladesh, but also by a surge in companies from Hong Kong (with over 20 grouped under one shared pavilion) and Pakistan, which will showcase a “Sustainable Pakistan” pavilion with ten socially responsible businesses.

“In today’s tense economic climate, this edition reflects the ongoing reshaping of global supply chains,” comments Julien Schmoll, Marketing & Communication Director at Messe Frankfurt France. “Through regular dialogue with industry players in key fashion cities – Barcelona, London, Milan – we’ve confirmed these sourcing trends. We’re seeing a resurgence of finished apparel offers from countries like China and India, a shift toward near sourcing, a growing demand for product innovation, and diversification of supply. Our role is to connect buyers with the most relevant sourcing solutions.”

Visitors will also discover – or reconnect with – manufacturers from Cambodia, Myanmar (with an official pavilion), Rwanda, Vietnam, and Egypt. The return of these countries to the European market reflects the ongoing shift in sourcing strategies, where quality and flexibility are becoming decisive criteria, according to the organisers.

Near sourcing is set to be a prominent theme at this edition of Texworld Paris, with a notable increase in participation from suppliers based in Central and Eastern Europe. National pavilions from Armenia and Kyrgyzstan will be positioned near the entrance of Hall 3, featuring 11 Armenian and 14 Kyrgyz companies. These exhibitors will present a range of creative products, with a particular focus on the casual and sportswear sectors.

In addition, around 30 manufacturers from countries including Serbia, Romania, the Czech Republic, Portugal, Greece, and Italy will showcase their offerings in the Near Sourcing Hub, also located at the entrance to Hall 3. Each sample in this area will be accompanied by a QR code linked to the FourSource B2B digital platform—an official partner of Messe Frankfurt France—providing visitors with detailed product data and direct access to supplier contacts.

Avantex, the space dedicated to sustainable fashion services, solutions, and forward-thinking businesses, continues to grow in response to strong industry demand. The September edition will bring together 30 companies in the area connecting Hall 2 (home to the trends forum, service zones, and the Agora) and Hall 3. Innovative startups include NIL Textile, focused on recycled and recyclable materials, that will present the first T-shirt made from 100% biobased polylactic acid (PLA) derived from corn, T-Fashion, an AI-powered platform for generative design and trend forecasting, and Materra, winner of the 2024 Avantex Fashion Pitch, which offers a “Cotton-As-A-Service” model supporting sustainable cotton farming and direct brand sourcing.

Avantex will also host three days of talks, round-tables and keynotes to explore the transformation of the fashion industry – covering topics such as circularity, natural materials, generative AI, technical skills, evolving consumer behaviors, and European regulatory changes. New this year, the Agora will host the European event Bio Fashion Innovation Day on Wednesday 17th September, organized by TCBL (an Avantex partner for 3 sessions). This day programme will include keynotes, round tables, workshops, and networking sessions focused on local production, organic materials, eco-design, and more. 

The 8th edition of the Avantex Fashion Pitch will also take place during the show, with finalists presenting to a jury comprising notable industry figures such as Carol Hilsum, Yoobin Jung, Jayne Simone Estève Curé, and Élodie Lemaire Nowinski. The event is held in partnership with IFA Paris and Messe Frankfurt’s Texpertise Network. 

The jury for this edition will include Carol Hilsum (Venture Capital Advisor & LP – Fashion Tech Consultant & Mentor), Yoobin Jung (Ventures Associate – Plug and Play Tech Center), Jayne Simone Estève Curé (Fashion & Luxury Expert & Mentor), Élodie Lemaire Nowinski (Associate Professor & Researcher – France/US/UK) and Claudia Franz (Director Brand management Apparel Fashion & Fabrics and Interior & Contract Textiles, Messe Frankfurt). The deadline to submit applications is 15 July 2025. For more information, click HERE.

Launched in February 2025, the Initiatives zone at the entrance of Hall 4, will showcase innovative and inspiring approaches developed by selected exhibitors. Highlights include live demonstrations by fashion students, from LISAA Mode, who create knit and crochet pieces on-site, emphasizing both design and craftsmanship. Pasari Textiles (India) will exhibit its exceptional handmade embroideries, while the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce will present Turkish textile know-how through contemporary artistic approaches focused on patterns and dyeing. The China Textile Innovation Center (CTIC) will host a space dedicated to highlighting Chinese innovation through a curated selection of designers and brands.

Organisers say this September’s edition reaffirms Paris’s position as a vital hub in the global sourcing calendar, blending international craftsmanship with forward-looking innovation and sustainability.

All images from Messe Frankfurt Paris.

Paris Textiles Fair: Première Vision Paris in February will centre on showcasing Know-How, Unique craftsmanship and Innovations

From February 11 to 13, 2025, Première Vision Paris will return to the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, gathering key players from the creative and sustainable fashion industry. From diffusion to luxury, this event offers trade visitors a unique chance to connect with experts from across the globe and explore the Spring-Summer 2026 collections.

This is the first of two scheduled Première Vision Paris events in 2025, with a spotlight on know-how - a term that encompasses practical knowledge, expertise, craftsmanship, and innovation, whether rooted in contemporary techniques or ancestral traditions. The event will showcase the latest advancements in textiles, leather, accessories, and design.

Exhibitors will include spinners, weavers, tanners, designers, accessory manufacturers, and garment makers from around 40 countries, including Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Japan, the United Kingdom, Belgium, South Korea, Turkey, and China. Over 1,060 exhibitors will present their specialties and innovations, offering a comprehensive view of the industry's evolving landscape.

According to organisers, the fashion industry is at a pivotal moment, grappling with a "crisis of value and values." Confronted by economic, ecological, energy-related, and existential challenges, the sector faces a historic turning point. In this context, know-how serves as a vital touchstone, offering solutions for contemporary challenges. Preserved and reimagined by dedicated artisans, artists, industrialists, and a resilient new generation, know-how provides a framework for rethinking and resetting the fashion system.

"Committed and innovative, the key players in our industry are reintroducing circularity and regeneration, favouring alternative processes, smaller scales, sustainability, and long-term thinking, " says Florence Rousson, President of the Première Vision Management Board.  

"By expressing themselves through new creative approaches, valuing unprecedented lifestyles, and engaging with their time through social media, these actors are reinventing a sector in search of meaning. Bearers of culture, energy, and inspiration, they embody both historical and forward-looking richness, economic and intangible value, innovation and preservation. 

"This is why we have decided to place their know-how at the heart of the February 2025 edition and future February editions. From the fashion forums to the conference stages, craftsmanship will be celebrated from all angles, with contributions from experts, institutions, exhibitors, federations, schools, artists, and artisans. Present and future-oriented for all sectors, from diffusion to luxury, know-how stands as a major source of inspiration for rethinking the fashion of tomorrow,” says Rousson.

To showcase know-how at the fair, there will be an Inspiration Forum (Hall 5)*, where stories of interwoven craftsmanship related to the SS26 season will be unveiled, and a selection of leathers from French tanneries, dyed in the colours of the Première Vision range, will be showcased.

On the programme will also be 16 conferences and various "pitches" from exhibitors in the Tech Area, a keynote speech by Paul Mouginot, Scientific Advisor for Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM) and guided tours on fashion technology.  The Maison d’Exceptions will be set up.  This is a dedicated space for showing artisanal craftsmanship, topped off with an embroidery demonstration.

The Origin of a Textile Lexicon will be launched, with the first chapter set to be published in early February, focusing on Fibres (synthetic, artificial, animal, etc.). This format catalogs and deciphers textile materials, identifying the characteristics of each fibre, from the most traditional to the most innovative.

New textile trends will be presented by the fair's fashion team, which highlights that the SPRING-SUMMER 26 SEASON offers a reflection on our lifestyles, habits and the impact of the fashion industry, under three themes: RE-FRESH, RE-SET and RE-STORE.

"This season, emerging trends highlight craftsmanship, versatility, innovation, and sustainability. There is a strong enthusiasm for lightweight, airy materials inspired by outdoor sports. Comfort is being redefined with cozy, flexible textiles, ranging from sportswear to streetwear. Sustainability takes center stage, with recycled and bio-based composite materials." says Desolina Suter, Fashion Director, Première Vision.

*The three themes can be explored at the Inspiration Forum:

RE-FRESH: The season delves into airy structures and textile craftsmanship, combining industrial techniques with natural solutions while addressing current climate challenges.

RE-SET: The season highlights satins adorned with virtuoso embellishments, showcasing the excellence of both industrial and artisanal know-how.

RE-STORE: The season focuses on indigo and practices of recycling and upcycling, promoting responsible industrial craftsmanship for sustainable fashion.

Mathilde Hiron, a finalist in the Accessories competition of the 38th Hyères International Festival of Fashion, Photography, and Accessories, will unveil her creations made in collaboration with French tanners for the occasion.

The Sourcing Solutions Forum (Hall 6) will also present the new directions for the Spring-Summer 26 season.

While there will be audio-guides available in French, English, Italian, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese, other tools to help buyers make decisions for their collection will include a new Accessories Index, designed to simplify accessory sourcing, as well as the PV Color Book presenting Première Vision’s own colour range.

To learn more about the Fashion Seminars, and the new "Fashion Resources" section, go to the PV website.

Textile Trade Fair: Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris from 1 to 3 July at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

The Paris Olympic Games, set to begin on July 26, 2024, will not affect access for visitors or exhibitors at the Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris trade shows, which will be held from July 1 to 3, 2024, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, according to the organisers.

While the Games will start three weeks after the textile and apparel trade shows, they will coincide with a busy tourism season. Therefore, visitors to the fair are advised to plan ahead and book their accommodation and flights early to secure the best rates. Messe Frankfurt France, the organizer of Apparel Sourcing Paris, has arranged on-site concierge services to ensure a successful and enjoyable experience for all visitors.

To maximize convenience and buyers' attendance, Apparel Sourcing and Texworld Paris, along with related trade fairs Avantex and Leatherworld, are organized by Messe Frankfurt France. These events are held at the same location, on the same dates, and offer free entry upon presentation of professional credentials.

Over a thousand exhibitors from major sourcing countries will present their latest inspirational products sought by buyers and designers to build their collections for 2025-2026. This season's show will highlight suppliers of innovative products and solutions for high-performance and sustainable fashion.

Asia, a key player in the textile industry, will have a predominant presence at Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris.

This year, Messe Frankfurt France is supporting the National Museum of Asian Arts - Guimet in Paris, particularly the exhibition dedicated to the Tang Empire (618-907), which runs until February 2025. This cultural sponsorship aims to showcase the cultural, artistic, and textile richness of an empire that was open to the world from the Middle East to Central Asia.

For the first time, a pavilion featuring yarn producers from China, India, Pakistan, and Taiwan will be set up, co-organized with Yarn Expo, a Shanghai show in the Messe Frankfurt portfolio.

Leatherworld, the platform dedicated to leather sourcing, will feature a South African pavilion with a high-quality range of products. This area will also host a Leather Trends section curated by Italian publisher Edizioni AF, focusing on design processes and material choices used by Italian accessories and footwear manufacturers.

New features are expected in the Avantex innovations area, including exclusive partnerships with the IFA Paris fashion design school, the TCBL association, and the TUV Rheinland certification body. These collaborations will showcase cutting-edge solutions in sustainable fashion and textiles, offering opportunities for expert discussions.

Additionally, Texpertise Econogy, the sustainable economy approach developed by Messe Frankfurt, will guide visitors in their sourcing decisions. Building on its successful launch in the February show, the upcoming event will continue to promote sustainability with exciting features and provide a platform for green pioneers.

Louis Gérin and Grégory Lamaud, artistic directors of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris, have produced a trend book titled "IMPERFaiCTION", for the Autumn-Winter 2025-2026 season, tthe focus for this July's show, exploring the limits of humans in confronting the potential of AI, and proposes a poetic reading of their imperfections.

Based on the cross-referencing and analysis of emerging signals detected in the artistic, economic and societal fields, the two artistic directors are putting forward a "wardrobe" under four inspiring themes for fashion designers. Pattern design boards grouping the color universes around 3 "star colours", the looks and silhouettes staged for each creative universe specifically aiming at the trends for Autumn-Winter 2025-2026.

To download the IMPERFaiCTION trend book, click HERE. 

All photos taken from Texworld  Apparel Sourcing Paris - July 2023 edition

Texworld Evolution Paris welcomes the return of Asian participants in February 2023

 Texworld Evolution Paris is back next February from  6 to 8, with a complete edition welcoming back the physical presence of Asian participants. The fair will take place at its usual venue at Le Bourget, north Paris.

Exhibiting textiles will be companies of Indonesia companies such as Daliatex, as well as Taiwanese manufacturers such as Rorica and Convertec in embroidery, or Hi-Tec Industries in knitwear. 

Turkey and Korea will be represented by their respective national pavilions, in partnership with the official trade institutions of both countries, namely the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce for Turkey, and the KOFOTI for Korea.

On the apparel side, the textile fair will see an exceptional physical presence of Chinese companies, which had been notably missed in the last two years, and other economies including Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Pakistan and Sri Lanka which were not able to participate in February 2022. 

Organisers at Messe Frankfurt Paris say India's presence will be significant, especially through a group of garment manufacturers brought by the institution Texprocil, and Mongolia will be represented by Munkh, a manufacturer of high-end products made from Cashmere.

Premiere Vision Paris and Texworld Paris group of fairs reported successful July 2022 edition, welcoming international buyers

Premiere Vision Paris's new summer edition in July welcomed 23,000 visitors

From July 4 to 8, Première Vision Paris, the premium trade event for all sectors of the textile and garment industry, presented its first early edition dedicated to the Fall-Winter 2023-24 collections: a physical show at the Parc des Expositions, Paris Nord Villepinte (July 5–7), complemented by a digital show accessible online during the same week (July 4 - 8).

This edition was historically held in September, and organisers are optimistic they will be able to build on its success with the new summer schedule, in tune with the evolving cycles of the fashion industry, as well as meeting the needs of manufacturers, 

Organisers say this calendar change has won the market’s approval, registering a 32% growth in the creative offer (when compared to the September 2021 event), welcoming the return of international visitors.  The industry’s reinforced commitment to eco-responsibility issues addressed by Première Vision also confirmed the event’s strategic choices.

The physical edition, which attracted 23,377 visitors (+37% vs. the hybrid event of September 2021 and +10% vs. February 2022),  underlines the positive momentum of the event, with a solid turnout, especially on its first day, despite rail and air strikes, and despite a call for telecommuting issued by the SNCF (France’s national railway) to its users.

“We are pleased to have finally been able to respond to market demand with a new agenda that has been brought forward by two months. The creativity of our offer, the energy of our visitors, the return of distant markets, the challenge of eco-responsibility, and the success of the new services we offer are all strong and encouraging signs that we are able to sustain our activity despite the current context,” confirms Gilles Lasbordes, General Manager of Première Vision.

With international attendance at 69%, and a notable return of the United States and Korea, respectively in the Top 10 and Top 15 positions, international buyers turned out to discover the ultra-premium collections of 1,200 exhibitors. This growing creative offer (+32% vs. September 2021 and +10% vs. February 2022) also had a strong international dimension, with exhibitors coming mostly from Europe—with Italy in the lead, followed by France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, and Germany…—as well as from the Mediterranean basin—Turkey, Morocco, Tunisia…—and from Asia—Japan, Korea, India.

Photos courtesy of PV Paris

In a context where, in addition to the still latent health crisis, we now face an unstable international situation related to the war in Ukraine, which affects all markets in terms of business and industrial factors (rising raw  material prices, supply difficulties, logistics, etc.), this growth both in attendance and offer around a brand new calendar reflects the fashion industry’s solid confidence in the Première Vision Paris show, contends the organisers.

New PREMIÈRE VISION event

On September 7 and 8 2022, Première Vision is organizing its brand-new salon, Fashion Rendez-Vous, to take place at the Carreau du Temple, in the heart of Paris. This new event complements the July edition of Première Vision Paris, Première Vision’s flagship event.

Other upcoming PV events in 2022 and 2023 are as follows:-

DENIM PREMIÈRE VISION - MILAN

23 & 24 November 20, France22

Superstudio Più, Milan

BLOSSOM PREMIÈRE VISION

14 & 15 December 2022

Carreau du Temple, Paris

PREMIÈRE VISION PARIS

7, 8 & 9 February 2023 - Parc des Expositions de Paris Nord Villepinte

6—10 February 2023 – Digital Week sur www.premierevision.com 

PREMIÈRE VISION NEW YORK

January 2023

Center 415, New York, USA

MADE IN FRANCE PREMIÈRE VISION

28 & 29 March 2023

Carreau du Temple, Paris

Texworld Paris group of fairs reported successful July 2022 edition, welcoming international buyers

Meanwhile, Texworld Paris group of fairs, held for the first time in July rather than September under a new rescheduling plan, recorded a 29% increase in trade visitors and marking the return of international professionals from the textile and finished product industries, registering some 3,700 buyers to the Parc des Expositions in Le Bourget in the French capital.

In additional to French buyers, other trade visitors had come from Spain, the UK and Italy, followed by Turkey, Germany, the Netherlands and the US.

The organisers at Messe Frankfurt France also announced that the next edition will take place from 6 to 8 February 2023 at the same venue, when the fairs will be expected to return to their original format, while the summer trade shows, to take place from 3 to 5 July 2023, will be held for the first time at Porte de Versailles, south Paris.

“This new edition, offered in the summer rather than in September, shows that manufacturers have been able to anticipate and prepare themselves to adapt to buyers' expectations," emphasised Frédéric Bougeard, President of Messe Frankfurt France.  He added that it also confirmed that a new step has been taken towards a return to the original formats of our shows, which we hope to be able to offer in February and then in July 2023. 

The group of fairs held from 4 - 6 July 2022 included Apparel Sourcing, Avantex, Leatherworld as well as the textile fair Texworld Paris, presented more than 400 exhibitors.

They welcomed the return of exhibitors from China with 140 companies, India (60) and Korea (41), and from Turkey with 100 exhibitors.

Organisers said exhibitors were generally satisfied with the turnout at the fairs.  For one, weaver Kohinoor Mills from Pakistan, which offers high-quality menswear cotton fabrics at Texworld, revealed it had been a very active show for them company, having made several important contracts. 

The Indian embroiderer Veekay International was able to meet buyers from nations not usually present at European trade fairs, such as Kosovo, Nigeria or Ghana, who placed orders for local markets.

At Apparel Sourcing, exhibitors also reported making positive impression with numerous contacts,  including first-time participant children's clothing manufacturer Raj Krupa Textiles, and womenswear company Smash Creations.

Of the 140 companies representing China, some 45 were  grouped together in the Source In China area, a platform run by agents from Foursource - the digital partner of Messe Frankfurt France - and Chinese experts. 

Buyers welcomed the relevance and clarity of the merchandising efforts on offer in this area, which was once again set up this year by the Texworld Evolution Paris team. Some fifteen Chinese garment manufacturers were able to present complete white label collections designed for the European markets, presented on models during the China Fashion Walk shows. 

Visitors were also able to experience the metaverse at the stand of Texpertise Network, the textile expertise network of the Messe Frankfurt Group. Equipped with virtual reality headsets, they were able to discover the possibilities of organizing virtual and hybrid events, meetings and product showcases that metaverse and augmented reality allow.

Meanwhile organisers announced the Avantex Fashion Pitch prize was awarded this year to the start-up Redonner, which offers a digital solution to enable fashion brands to direct the flow of unused clothing and textiles towards the French sorting and recycling sector.

The winner was selected by a jury of experts, which included Kristina Dimitrova (Interlaced), Franck Delpal (IFM Paris) and Maxime Coupez (Nelly Rodi).

Photos courtesy of Messe Frankfurt Paris.