International Apparel and Textile Fair (IATF) was held in Dubai, April 24 to 26, 2018. There were more than 125 exhibitors from various countries around the world. This is the UAE’s exclusive sourcing fair for apparels and textiles.
IATF attracted some of the world’s largest manufacturers of textiles, fabrics and leading print design studios. Exhibitors were mainly from China, Japan, Turkey, India, United Kingdom, France and more.
The fair provided manufacturers and their agents the opportunity to showcase their products to the most influential buyers and designers in the UAE fashion sphere. The event further offered buyers, distributors, and designers the opportunity to view a wide range of textiles from the most prestigious global mills.
IATF attracted 3,575 buyers mainly from the UAE and GCC region. A number of visitors came all the way from Oman, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Kuwait, and Qatar. Other buyers came from all across Asia, African countries, Europe and Australia.
The apparel industry in the region provides an opportunity for international retailers to expand in the UAE. The UAE is the fifth largest country in terms of textile and clothing exports.
IATF will get bigger and more diversified by attracting more exhibitors with different product lines every edition.
