The Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris trade shows for the fashion industry concluded their latest edition on a positive note, with a broader, more diversified, and accessible offer. Despite increasing industry requirements, visitor numbers remained stable during the event held from February 05-07, 2024 at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
Over the course of three days, nearly 8,000 visitors engaged with 1,300 weaving and clothing companies from 25 countries across the two levels of Hall 7. This concentration of international companies in Europe surpassed that of February 2019, highlighting the central role of European markets in the global fashion industry. Notably, buyers from the Euromed zone, including France, the UK, Italy, Turkey, and Spain, comprised a significant portion of the visitor structure, emphasizing the importance of the Parisian event as a nexus for designers, buyers, and suppliers.
Stylists like Agathe Coudert of the George Rech brand utilise Texworld to select fabrics from France and Eastern Europe while supplementing their needs at Apparel Sourcing with more intricate finished products like knitwear and silk blouses. For exhibitors, such as Oracle Textile Technology from China and Liberty Mills from Pakistan, the event provides a platform to showcase new products and engage with customers.
Furthermore, the trade shows are adapting to market changes by making the international offer increasingly accessible and emphasising sustainability. Initiatives like Texpertise Econogy focus on promoting sustainable products across textile fairs worldwide, reflecting a growing trend towards environmental consciousness in the industry.
To reflect evolving sourcing trends and brand universes, Texworld Evolution Paris has been rebranded as Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris, accompanied by a new dual baseline. The next edition of the event, scheduled from July 01 to 03, 2024 at Porte de Versailles, will continue to showcase a selective range of products, emphasizing the convergence between textiles and finished goods.
This upcoming session will also be independent of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, ensuring undivided attention towards Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris and its role as a leading platform for the fashion industry.
