Paris fairs organized by Messe Frankfurt, including Texworld Paris focusing on materials, components and labels for the fashion and accessories industry, hosted 15.473 visitors with an increase of 13.9 percent compared to the previous exhibition held in September 2016.
“We found the September 2017 show to be extremely busy. From the very first day of the show, there was a wind of change blowing through the shows. Very determined visitors descended on the General Forum for trends with its artistic backdrop, which provided an excellent showcase for the colours of the individual shows and above all the choice and original characteristics of the weavers. Global ready-to-wear firms were certainly present, ready to get down to serious and enthusiastic business at the stands. Exhibitors welcomed the attendance by representatives from some very high-end segments, even from the luxury sector. The same goes for the return by Americans (+19,38% for the US) and contacts who were more than satisfied as they rediscovered the show, stunned by the changes made by Messe Frankfurt France over the last 10 years but first and foremost, by the upscaling of the companies attending and their creativity” says Michael Scherpe, President of Messe Frankfurt France.
European brands remain very keen on the solutions offered by the firms exhibiting at APPAREL SOURCING, AVANTEX, SHAWLS & SCARVES – The ACCESSORIES SHOW-CASE, TEXWORLD et TEXWORLD DENIM PARIS (+15%) and the top 5 countries reflect this trend: 1 France, 2 United Kingdom, 3 Spain, 4 Italy, 5 Turkey. A ranking that is identical to that of September 2016, with strong growth for all except France, which stays unchanged. Germany and Belgium rank 6th with increases by 18.7% and 4.8%, respectively.
Texworld Paris Continues To Be A Source Of Inspiration
At 83% (+3%) internationally, the shows at Paris Le Bourget clearly demonstrate their predominant position in the global business for textiles, clothing and accessories. As Paris remains worthwhile as ever, participants have realised that they are called on to adapt to meet the demands of “Western” fashion and refine their collections, their marketing strategy and the service they offer in order to increase business and become creative.
With almost 80 exhibitors for materials and clothing production to celebrate its grand opening, TEXWORLD DENIM lived up to its promise as a meeting place for businesses that is entirely dedicated to denim. Finding fabrics and manufacturers in one area made it easier for prime contractors to make contact and then conclude projects successfully from start to finish, and for exhibitors to network with each other. The TEXWORLD DENIM area is bound to expand with a marketing policy and its own trade show strategy.
Business Beyond Borders, a partnership that fosters business contacts between players in the textile and clothing industry and small manufacturing firms, set up by Eurochambres, met with resounding success. They held over 200 meetings in their dedicated space involving 258 companies from 42 countries.
Texworld Paris, where a series of conferences on the latest developments in the industry were held in addition to providing a platform for trend forums and parades, will continue to be the inspiration for the fashion industry in the forthcoming editions.