The next edition of Texworld Evolution Paris is set to be held from February 6 to 8, 2023. The recent July edition registered a 29 per cent increase in visitors. In all, around 3,700 buyers attended the event along with textile and finished product manufacturers selected by the Messe Frankfurt France team.
The event was held in July for the first time with an aim to offer a sourcing calendar adapted to the fashion market. Over three days, around 3,700 professional buyers met 400 exhibitors gathered in Hall 4 of the Parc des Expositions de Paris - Le Bourget.
The proportion of foreign buyers increased to 83 per cent, compared to 65 per cent in February. International buyers, particularly from Europe, attended the event alongwith e French, Spanish, English and Italian professionals, followed by Turkish buyers, Germans, Dutch and Americans.
The latest edition shows manufacturers have been able to adapt themselves to buyers' expectations, says Frédéric Bougeard, President, Messe Frankfurt France. It also confirms that the show is slowing returning to its original format and will be able to organize physical editions in February and July 2023.