Innovation leads the way at high-profile ITMA 2019

Themed 'Innovating the World of Textiles', the 18th edition of ITMA concluded in Barcelona, Spain on June 26. Many technologies were launched, ranging from 3D weaving and knitting to hi-tech nonwovens processes, sustainable chemicals and state-of-the-art garment-making technologies, and wide range of software-powered automation solutions. ITMA 2019 featured technologies including those that leverage the Internet of Things (IoT) by 1717 exhibitors from 45 countries…

Intex South Asia 2019 hosts 220 suppliers & 3,900 buyers

The 5th edition of Intex South Asia was held in December at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre (BMICH) in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The 3-day fair connected 3,900 international buyers from 20 countries with 220 suppliers from over 13 countries showcasing yarns, apparel fabrics, denim fabrics, accessories and allied services, dyes & chemicals. The show ramped up not only in terms of new pavilions, but also added categories such as the Dyes and Chemicals Zone which added more depth to the show. Overall, there was 20 per cent growth recorded in the buyers' footfall and 15 per cent increase in exhibitors as compared to last year.

Yarn Expo 2019 exhibitor numbers up 8%

Intertextile Apparel marks 25 with 15% more visitors

Munich Fabric Start enjoys great success

FESPA Print Expo attracts visitors with six features

CMAI's National Garment Fair registers 882 exhibitors

Texworld shows emerge as major sourcing events

Over 56,000 visitors attended PV September edition

Gartex India sees networking

Apparel Sourcing Paris focuses on clothing production

HGH India 8th edition overwhelmed by 700 brands

Interfiliere Hong Kong focuses on sustainable textiles

Pure London hosts new brands with AW19/20 trends

Graphic patterns at Heimtextil

CISMA 2019 focuses on 'intelligent manufacturing'

GTTES 2019 witnessed full-house turnouts

Maroc in Mode hosts more than 140 exhibitors

ShanghaiTex discusses 'Smarter Textile -Better Life'

Centrestage 2019 attracts 7,000 buyers

About 240 fashion brands from 23 countries showcased their latest fashion brands and designer collections from Asia and around the world, at the 2019 edition of Asia's premier fashion event, Centrestage. The event, organised by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), attracted close to 7,000 buyers from 74 countries. Those from Europe and Latin America recorded growth, reinforcing the show as an international promotional and launching platform for fashion brands. Redress Design Award and the 9th Hong Kong Young Knitwear Designers' Contest were held during the event to nurture more budding talents.

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