This event underlines its international character and the strong desire of the Asian textile industry to strengthen ties with European markets. For buyers, this event is strategically important, as it provides a valuable opportunity to connect with global suppliers and shape their Spring/Summer 2025 collections through trend presentations and international conferences.

Leading fashion sourcing nations will converge in Paris

As they do every year, China, India, Türkiye, Korea, along with Indonesia, Pakistan, and Thailand, will all be represented. Major national pavilions, such as the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO) for Turkish manufacturers and the Korean Federation of Textile Industries (KOFOTI), have confirmed their participation. Additionally, Apparel Sourcing Paris will see a growing number of Hong Kong manufacturers, with six already confirming their attendance. At Texworld Paris, which expects over 700 exhibitors, representations across 13 sectors are said to be witnessed, with a noticeable increase in knitwear, primarily due to the rise of casual wear in recent years. The same goes for activewear performance textiles, which are now part of fashion collections alongside sportswear.

A new hall layout

A notable feature of this February 2024 session is the consolidation of both fairs on two levels in Hall 7 (7.2 and 7.3) at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. This configuration makes it easier for visitors to locate the specific expertise and product types they seek. The central area will host cross-disciplinary activities and offerings, including the Denim Village and the Elite sector. Trend forums will be distributed across the two levels, showcasing top proposals by sector. The T-Club area will facilitate business exchanges at Messe Frankfurt France events. Last but not least, the convenient proximity to the heart of the French capital ensures easy access for European and international buyers to these textile industry events.

Furthermore, “econogy” is set to guide Texworld Evolution Paris toward sustainable development and shape sourcing methods, with the introduction of the “Econogy Finder”, an online directory of sustainable textile suppliers. The event will also feature conferences with certifiers, industry experts, and NGOs discussing sustainability challenges and innovative experiences in production and distribution sectors.