Texworld Paris 2025 hopes to bring together over 1,200 weavers and garment manufacturers across Halls 2, 3, and 4 of the exhibition centre.  

Held under the theme “Weaving the Future”, the show organisers say it will capture the rich tapestry of global sourcing and showcase creative collections at competitive prices for the fashion industry. 

New sourcing destinations for Texworld Paris 2025

New sourcing destinations Malaysia, Singapore, the UK, Vietnam, the Netherlands, and Egypt will sit alongside well-known favourites China, Türkiye (with its cohort of 70 manufacturers under the auspices of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce), India, Korea, and Taiwan.  

Amongst the returning Dutch exhibitors, Quality Textile, Nooteboom, and Verhees Textiles are expected to make a splash in the cotton domain.  

In knitwear, notable participants include O.N.K., purveyors of circular knitting expertise; W-Tex with its polyester blends for fancy fabrics; and silk specialists such as JK Tex or TL Corporation. 

The Denim sector is experiencing an upsurge this year with approximately 30 exhibitors on board, featuring Winwin Textile from China and Bangladeshi powerhouse NZ Denim. 

Apparel Sourcing: Focus on Africa and nearsourcing 

Apparel Sourcing will feature over 500 exhibitors this year, surpassing February 2024's attendance. The exhibition will offer a range of finished products, clothing, and fashion accessories. The presence of leading manufacturing nations such as China and India will be complemented by Pakistan and Bangladesh, each consolidating their exhibitors within national pavilions.  

The Africa zone will introduce a consortium of enterprises from Ethiopia, Rwanda (notably Pink Mango), and the Arise Integrated Industrial Platform which unites garment manufacturing expertise from Togo, Benin, and Gabon.  

Ukraine makes its return with five firms backed by its national textile association. Adding to the Euromed segment is Foursource, Messe Frankfurt's nearsourcing partner, presenting catalogues from Eastern Europe, Portugal, and Morocco. 

Econogy, Small Quantity and Hand Made: Themed itineraries 

The Messe Frankfurt France team has created three exhibitor itineraries to cater to visitors' needs. 

The Econogy Finder trail will enable attendees to discover over 80 suppliers committed to sustainable textiles.  

The Small Quantity path highlights providers capable of accommodating small-scale production demands – a boon for buyers seeking limited editions or capsule collections.  

Lastly, the Hand Made route showcases over 130 exhibitors specialising in authentic handcrafted goods or unique artisanal techniques.