58th edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris

The 58th edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris closed its doors after three days of activity for the 1,100 exhibitors at the Paris-Le-Bourget Exhibition Centre. Once again, the trade show confirmed its role as the world’s leading sourcing platform serving international buyers.

Despite a market environment undergoing significant transformation, marked by lasting economic shifts and a reconfiguration of distribution networks, this session confirmed the show’s ability to generate strong business momentum aligned with the sector’s evolving expectations. While overall attendance was slightly lower than in February 2025, it remained stable compared to last September’s edition and reflects the structural changes shaping the apparel market. The strong presence of French visitors, combined with the high quality of international profiles in attendance, fostered particularly rich and sustained exchanges.

Attendance figures once again confirm the structural importance of major European markets in driving the fashion and apparel industry. France ranked first, accounting for 22% of visitors, a sharp increase compared with the previous edition, reflecting the strong commitment of domestic players in a market undergoing transformation. France was followed by the United Kingdom (9.4%), then Italy (6.5%) and Spain (6.2%). The Netherlands and Germany completed the Top 6, tied at 4.1% each, confirming the strength of the show’s European base.

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris’ long-standing partners – the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT TEX), the Korea Federation of Textile Industries (KOFOTI), and the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO), which represents Turkish exhibitors – all share the same feedback: exhibitors did business, met qualified buyers, and engaged in concrete discussions.

Individually interviewed, exhibitors echo this positive assessment. A specialist in technical fabrics for premium down jackets, the Chinese manufacturer Oracle Textile Technology works with more than 200 international brands. Its President, Ken Mei, also confirms the quality of exchanges. “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.”

On the buyer side, sourcing strategies are increasingly focused on finding premium-quality offerings at the best possible price, as well as responsiveness for collection replenishment, both in materials and finished products. Céline Simon, Materials Manager at Gémo, attended the show with a clear objective: to bring certain sourcing zones closer for strategic materials. “We identified some very interesting opportunities at the show with Egyptian manufacturers for specific fabrics,” she explains. Her team also established contacts with accessories and trims suppliers, confirming the value of a broader offer to complement collections.