The 58th edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris concluded on February 4 at the Paris-Le-Bourget Exhibition Centre after three high-energy days of business engagement. With 1,100 exhibitors in attendance, the event once again reinforced its position as a leading global sourcing destination for international buyers.
A resilient and diversified sourcing platform
Despite an apparel market undergoing structural change driven by economic shifts and evolving distribution models, this edition demonstrated Texworld’s ability to sustain strong commercial momentum. Although visitor numbers were marginally lower than February 2025, attendance remained consistent with the September 2025 edition, reflecting broader market realignment rather than reduced interest. The strong participation of French professionals, combined with high-quality international buyers, resulted in in-depth and productive business interactions.
France leads European visitor participation
Visitor data highlighted the continued dominance of key European markets. France emerged as the top source country, accounting for 22% of total visitors, marking a significant rise over the previous edition and underlining the engagement of domestic players amid market transformation. The United Kingdom followed with 9.4%, while Italy (6.5%) and Spain (6.2%) ranked next. The Netherlands and Germany jointly completed the top six at 4.1% each, reaffirming the show’s strong European foundation.
Reflecting on the event, Julien Schmoll, Marketing and Communication Director at Messe Frankfurt France, stated, “The attendance at this edition reflects the market itself – more concentrated, but also more targeted – yet, beyond that, what clearly stands out is the quality of visitors and the intensity of the business discussions observed over these three days.”
Sustained business engagement across sourcing regions
Long-standing Texworld partners, including the China National Textile and Apparel Council (CCPITTEX), the Korea Federation of Textile Industries (KOFOTI), and the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO), representing Turkish exhibitors, shared consistent feedback. Exhibitors reported meaningful buyer meetings and tangible business discussions throughout the show.
Exhibitors echoed this sentiment across categories. Oracle Textile Technology, a Chinese producer of technical fabrics for premium down jackets supplying over 200 global brands, confirmed the effectiveness of the event. Its President, Ken Mei, noted, “We achieved our objectives both in terms of new contacts and the level of discussions initiated with several major European and American accounts we met at the show.”
Huaren Linen also highlighted Texworld’s strategic importance. According to Sales Manager David Chen, the fair remains the company’s primary physical meeting point in Europe for long-standing clients such as Marks & Spencer and Monoprix, while also generating strong new business leads for future collaborations.
Bangladesh-based Sara Fashionwear, specialising in sportswear knit fabrics and premium finished garments for European labels including Liu Jo and Sergio Tacchini, reported similar outcomes. Founder Sara Abu shared that 10–15% of contacts generated were new, particularly from Eastern Europe, reinforcing the show’s ability to open new markets.
Buyer focus: quality, price balance, and speed
On the buying side, sourcing priorities continue to shift toward premium quality at competitive prices, alongside faster response times for replenishment. Céline Simon, Materials Manager at Gémo, attended with the objective of shortening supply chains for strategic materials and identified promising opportunities with Egyptian fabric suppliers. Her team also connected with trims and accessories suppliers, highlighting the value of Texworld’s comprehensive sourcing offer.
Designer Lamine Badian Kouyaté, founder of XULY Bët and a regular Texworld visitor, praised the responsiveness and quality of proposals from knitwear manufacturers. Initially planned for Autumn-Winter, some discussions progressed toward potential Summer deliveries, illustrating the adaptability of exhibitors.
Summing up the edition, Frédéric Bougeard, President of Messe Frankfurt France, observed that evolving sourcing practices and rising quality expectations are reshaping the market. He emphasised that Texworld’s strength lies in its “smart sourcing” approach, offering curated diversity, operational solutions, and concrete project opportunities rather than sheer volume.
Looking ahead: Texworld Paris returns in August 2026
The 59th edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris is scheduled from August 31 to September 2, 2026, at the Paris-Le-Bourget Exhibition Centre. The upcoming edition will also feature Avantex Paris, dedicated to sustainable fashion solutions and technologies. By integrating sourcing, innovation, and forward-looking insights, the next edition aims to further strengthen collaboration between manufacturers, brands, and buyers supporting the industry’s ongoing transformation.
