Messe Frankfurt France has cancelled September editions of Apparel Sourcing, Avantex, Leatherworld, Shawls&Scarves, Texworld and Texworld Denim Paris

While a number of international trade fairs are hoping to proceed with their scheduled events this autumn, other organisers have decided to cancel, such as Messe Frankfurt France which has announced the cancellation of the September 2020 edition of Apparel Sourcing, Avantex, Leatherworld, Shawls&Scarves, Texworld and Texworld Denim Paris - international trade fairs for the fashion and textile industry, trims and accessories.

Photo: Thomas Deron - Messe Frankfurt Paris - February 2020.

According to their released statement, they have come to this decision due to the lack of information on health requirements from the authorities for the major international events planned for September, as well as possible travel restrictions for international visitors that may still be in place.  
With the threat of second spikes of the Covid-19 looming over many of their major participating countries such as China, while others are still seeing high infection numbers, it is understandable why the organisers have decided to forgo with the September shows.  Instead their team is now concentrating their efforts on the February 2021 exhibitions, while their original dates of  14 - 17 September 2020 were to coincide with Premiere Vision Paris September 2020 edition, which still at the moment will go ahead combining a physical event with a digital platform.

"A survey conducted amongst loyal textile and clothing buyers indicates that most of them are not yet ready to travel.  Serious consideration of all these issues and the lack of guarantees that this major event can be organised under good conditions has forced us to take this decision. A difficult decision, but one that is responsible to our visitors, exhibitors and partners," explains Frédéric Bougeard, President of Messe Frankfurt France.

"Our major international partners have renewed their confidence in us by confirming their presence from February 1 to 4, Mr. Bougeard added, saying from September onwards, Messe Frankfurt France will be offering several digital solutions to connect suppliers to buyers and to showcase their know-how and production capacities, which are the strength and originality of Messe Frankfurt France trade fairs.