Every year there are lots of textile exhibitions held all over the world,
too many choices can make people at a loss, here are the 10 most worth visiting exhibitions.
1. index dubai
Frequency | Held in 2021 | Exhibitors | Visitors | Sponsor |
Once a year | 31 May – 2 June | 1,175 | 29,943 | dmg events |
Being held in Dubai world trade center, Index is like a one-stop-shop I would say. Although it was cancelled in 2020 due to the global pandemic, it will come at a crucial time in 2021. Including but not limited to textile, it also features many other major sectors such as homeware & accessories, technology innovations, lighting, fit-out contractors, furniture.
With more than 30 years of experience, it provides a platform for exhibitors easier to reach designers, architects, consultants, contractors by its massive influence, as well as the charm of Dubai. Don’t miss Index Dubai which will be held on 31 May – 2 June 2021.
2. Intertextile Shanghai
Frequency | Held in 2021 | Exhibitors | Visitors | Sponsor |
Twice a year | 10 – 12, March 17 – 19, August | 4,538 | 77,883 | Messe Frankfurt |
With the continued soars of the Chinese economy and international influence, Shanghai has become the top-level city in the world. Benefit from this, every year intertextile shanghai attracts many visitors from different fields.
Since the first session was held in 1995, the exhibition area has expanded from 4,000 sq.m to 276,000 sq.m, the number of exhibitors also increased from 100+ in 12 countries to 4,480 in 33 countries. These increased figures indicate a kind of development, but also means that domestic and foreign exhibitors’ depth of recognition to the exhibition.
Intertextile Shanghai is divided into 8 halls, each hall showcase different type of products, it can meet the needs of different fabric sourcing. But it’s better to bring the brochure and plan your visit in advance, or you may be lost in the exhibition halls.
3. Première Vision Paris
Frequency | Held in 2021 | Exhibitors | Visitors | Sponsor |
Twice a year | Feb and July | 1,675 | 19,500 | PREMIERE VISION S.A. |
Began in 1973, now Première Vision Paris has been recognized as an international cutting-edge fabric trend vane, leading the world’s cutting-edge fashion trend.
It is positioned at the top of the fashion pyramid and has a very high threshold, and only a very small number of Chinese enterprises can meet its conditions to participate.
Affected by the global pandemic, the next PV show goes 100% digital. Click here to learn more about how to visit the show.
4. Texworld Paris
Frequency | Held in 2021 | Exhibitors | Visitors | Sponsor |
Twice a year | 1 – 4 Feb, 16 – 19 Sept | 1,750 | 29,000 | Messe Frankfurt |
TexWorld is held twice a year and is open to professional audiences only. It has become an important window for fabric manufacturers around the world to show their strength and carry out extensive business exchanges in the fashion capital of Paris. It is the stepping stone for Chinese textile fabrics to enter the European market more.
Texworld’s hosting time overlaps most with Premiere Vision Paris, and there are shuttle buses between the two places in Le Bourget Exhibition Center. Visitors can ride free of charge.
So, you can visit two top exhibitions at a time. Why not?
5. Heimtextil
Frequency | Held in 2021 | Exhibitors | Visitors | Sponsor |
Once a year | 4 – 7 May | 2,918 | 62,970 | Messe Frankfurt |
Heimtextile is one of the most successful exhibition brands in Frankfurt, as well as the largest and most international exhibition in this field. More than 90% of the exhibitors came to Heimtextil in Frankfurt from abroad, which is enough to prove its strong attracting power.
It is a coveted display opportunity for high-quality exhibitors from the fields of design, creativity, and manufacturing. It is also an ideal platform for the entire textile industry to release home furnishing fabrics, interior decoration new products, the latest trends and designs.
6. Munich Fabric Start
Frequency | Held in 2021 | Exhibitors | Visitors | Sponsor |
Twice a year | 2 – 4 March | More than 1,000 | 18,000 | Messe München |
As the world’s top clothing and accessories exhibition, since 1996, MUNICH FABRIC START held twice a year in Munich has more than 1,000 high-end surface accessories exhibitors from various countries (about 65% of the exhibitors are Premiere Vision exhibitors ), attracting tens of thousands of high-quality buyers to visit, is one of Europe’s largest professional top-level fabrics and accessories exhibition.
The expo is purely trade in nature, and the exhibition area is strictly divided according to the exhibits. It is only open to professional visitors, including wholesalers, importers, agents, manufacturers, etc. in the textile industry. It is world-renowned for its outstanding trade effects!
7. Morocco Fashion & Tex Fair
Frequency | Held in 2021 | Exhibitors | Visitors | Sponsor |
Once a year | 5 – 8 April | 450 | 13,840 | Pyramids Fair Group |
The biggest advantage of the Moroccan textile industry is that most textile fabric and accessories and even finished products are imported duty-free. The Moroccan government hopes to accelerate the import of raw materials through the tariff-free policy, so as to increase the production speed and output of domestic finished products and increase export volume. This policy has also attracted a large number of African and European manufacturers and traders to Morocco international exhibitions to purchase and trade.
8. Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show (TITAS)
Frequency | Held in 2021 | Exhibitors | Visitors | Sponsor |
Once a year | 13 – 15 Oct | 450 | 30,000 | Taiwan Textile Federation |
Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show (TITAS) is the only professional textile exhibition in Taiwan. Provide innovative textiles that meet the needs of global buyers, and join the sewing equipment area for the first time to integrate the upper, middle and downstream complete textile industry supply chain system.
TITAS 2020 exhibiting a variety of textiles for medical protection and post-epidemic prevention and welcoming changes in consumer behavior in the post-epidemic era. To show the government’s full support for the textile industry, Vice President Lai Qingde personally visited the venue to understand Taiwan’s textile industry under the influence of the epidemic change.
9. Home Textiles Premium
Frequency | Held in 2021 | Exhibitors | Visitors | Sponsor |
Once a year | September | 237 | 5,000 – 20,000 | Feria Valencia |
Home Textiles Premium was established in 1970. The exhibition is held every year and is the most modern and famous international professional home textile exhibition in Europe.
Visitors included architects, interior designers, buyers and retailers from 59 countries. The TEXTILE HOGAR committee will select standard quality products and designs for participating companies, focusing on enhancing product quality, design and fashion trends.
Home Textiles Premium is rapidly growing into one of the most famous indoor home textile fairs in the world. The exhibition has been highly praised by exhibitors over the past few sessions. The exhibition not only provides a broad space and opportunities for exhibitors but also promotes communication and exchanges between exhibitors and visitors.
10. SHENZHEN FASHION SOURCE
Frequency | Held in 2021 | Exhibitors | Visitors | Sponsor |
Twice a year | 28 – 30 April | 1,300 | 57,339 | GL events |
Founded in 2001, FASHION SOURCE Expo is one of China’s three major exhibitions for fabrics and accessories, China’s largest garment OEM processing expo, and the “Key Guidance and Support Exhibition” recognized by the Ministry of Commerce.
November 25-27, 2020, Fashion Source’s 22nd Shenzhen International Supply Chain Expo and the 7th Original Design
Fashion Week and Première Vision Shenzhen Exhibition held in Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian), three major exhibitions
Linkage, a total of 100,000 square meters of exhibition area, 1300 selected exhibitors, exhibits covering yarn, fabrics, accessories, menswear,
Women’s clothing, children’s clothing, customization, home wear, sportswear, shoes and bags.
In an environment where the global epidemic has not subsided,
The exhibition welcomed 57,339 professional visitors in three days, an increase of 9.4% year-on-year.
It’s a great pleasure for Prowong to attend the 22nd SHENZHEN Fashion Source fair. During those three days, we were happy to have a reunion with our old friends and customers. Click the image or here to see more about Prowong exhibition scene.