Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris announces 1,300 exhibitors for September
This edition, which will be held in halls 2, 3, and 4, will be largely made up of companies from China, Turkey, India, South Korea, and Taiwan.
Introduced in February, the "Initiatives by Texworld" area, dedicated to innovative and inspiring approaches, will be back. The apparel offering has gained strength once again compared to the 465 companies gathered at the beginning of the year. This is occurring against the backdrop of Asian production previously destined for the United States being redirected towards Europe, provoking a desire for local sourcing on the Old Continent.
'In the context of the economic tensions we've been experiencing for several months, this year's edition reflects the recomposition of supply chains,' explained Julien Schmoll, marketing and communications director at organizer Messe Frankfurt France. 'Overall, we're witnessing an increase in the supply of finished garments, a resurgence of countries such as China and India in search of secure commercial outlets, and the emergence of new horizons for near sourcing, product innovation, and diversification. Our role is to provide buyers with the best solutions to address these movements.'
The show will once again feature its Leatherworld area dedicated to leather and leather products, as well as Avantex, an international zone dedicated to innovative and sustainable solutions for the fashion industry. This area has now been expanded to include some thirty companies, which will be exhibiting in close proximity to the trend areas and the conference agora.
Presentations and round tables will follow one another over the three days of the show. Discussions will focus on the transformation of the industry, circularity, and natural materials, as well as the impact of artificial intelligence on the sector, consumer trends, and new European regulations.
The previous editions of Texworld Paris and Apparel Sourcing Paris, held from February 10 to 12 at Le Bourget, attracted 8,500 visitors. This represents a 10% increase over the February 2024 session.
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