Insights: Texworld & Apparel Sourcing Paris 2025
From September 15–17, 2025, Texworld & Apparel Sourcing Paris will welcome 1,300+ exhibitors from over 30 countries at Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition Centre, creating one of Europe’s largest textile and sourcing marketplaces.
Key Highlights:
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Sustainable Fashion at Avantex: Explore cutting-edge solutions in eco-responsible textiles and circular design.
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Focus on Near-Sourcing: Increased representation from European manufacturers highlights the growing shift toward regional supply chains.
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Product Innovation: Expect fresh advancements in denim, embroidery, and performance fabrics.
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Bio Fashion Innovation Day: A special spotlight on biotech-driven innovations in fashion and materials.
Paris-Le Bourget, France — September 15–17, 2025
Texworld and Apparel Sourcing Paris return for their 57th edition, with more than 1,300 textile and apparel manufacturers from over 30 countries set to exhibit at the Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition Centre. As a leading event for European and international fashion brands, the shows offer unmatched sourcing opportunities and insights into the evolving global fashion supply chain.
A Strategic Global Sourcing Platform
The professional trade fairs Texworld Paris, Apparel Sourcing Paris, and Avantex (dedicated to sustainable and forward-thinking fashion solutions) will span Halls 2, 3, and 4 of the venue. Rescheduled to September to align more closely with buyer needs, the show reaffirms its role as a cornerstone in global sourcing, both in scale and diversity.
Texworld Paris: A Curated Hub of Global Textile Excellence
With nearly 600 manufacturers expected, Texworld Paris will spotlight suppliers from major textile nations, including China, Türkiye, India, South Korea, and Taiwan.
The Elite Area, known for its focus on high-value manufacturers vetted for quality, reliability, and logistics, welcomes new entrants like Alok Industries (India)—recognized for its premium cotton fabrics for menswear.
The expanding Denim sector in Hall 4 will feature over 30 global companies offering fabric and finished product solutions, highlighting the sector’s continued global momentum.
Initiatives Zone: Innovation in Focus
The Initiatives Zone, launched in February and located at the entrance of Hall 4, returns with engaging exhibits and live demonstrations.
Fashion students from LISAA Mode will showcase real-time creation of knit and crochet designs, merging creativity and craft.
Highlights include:
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Pasari Textiles (India) with intricate handcrafted embroideries
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A contemporary design showcase from the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, spotlighting Turkish patterns and dyeing techniques
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The China Textile Innovation Center (CTIC), featuring a curated exhibit of Chinese designers and brands focused on textile innovation
Apparel Sourcing Paris: New Horizons for Near Sourcing
As Europe’s leading event for finished garments and fashion accessories, Apparel Sourcing Paris will host around 600 exhibitors, up from 465 in February.
Strong participation from China, India, and Bangladesh will be complemented by the return of Hong Kong (20+ exhibitors) and Pakistan, which will debut its “Sustainable Pakistan” pavilion featuring 10 socially responsible producers.
Also returning are manufacturers from Cambodia, Myanmar (official pavilion), Rwanda, Vietnam, and Egypt, marking a broader re-engagement with European buyers.
Focus on Central & Eastern Europe: Strengthening Near Sourcing Trends
In response to shifting sourcing dynamics, the fair will see increased participation from Central and Eastern Europe:
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National pavilions from Armenia (11 companies) and Kyrgyzstan (14 companies) will highlight casual and sportswear strengths
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A Near Sourcing Hub at the entrance of Hall 3 will feature over 30 suppliers from Serbia, Romania, Czech Republic, Portugal, Greece, and Italy
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Each product sample will be digitally linked to FourSource, the event’s official B2B sourcing platform
“This edition reflects the ongoing reshaping of global supply chains,” said Julien Schmoll, Marketing & Communication Director at Messe Frankfurt France. “We’re seeing a return of finished apparel offers from countries like China and India, a growing emphasis on near sourcing, and increasing demand for product innovation and supply chain flexibility.”
Avantex: Expanding the Sustainable Fashion Frontier
The Avantex space continues to evolve, with 30+ innovators presenting cutting-edge solutions across fashion tech and sustainability.
Featured startups include:
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NIL Textile, showcasing the world’s first 100% bio-based PLA T-shirt made from corn
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T-Fashion, offering AI-powered trend forecasting and generative design tools
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Materra, winner of the 2024 Avantex Fashion Pitch, presenting a “Cotton-as-a-Service” model that supports sustainable farming and direct sourcing
Knowledge & Innovation: Keynotes, Conferences, and Bio Fashion Innovation Day
Avantex will host three days of curated talks and roundtables on circular fashion, natural materials, AI in fashion, consumer trends, and evolving EU regulations.The Agora stage will feature the inaugural Bio Fashion Innovation Day on Wednesday, September 17, in partnership with TCBL. The event will include keynote sessions, workshops, and networking focused on local production, eco-design, and organic material innovation.
