Texworld Paris, one of the foremost fairs for ready-to-wear, fabrics, accessories, and fashion in Europe, opened its doors today, attracting numerous buyers and professionals from the textile, fashion, fabric, home textile, and leather industries worldwide. The fair, set to conclude on February 7, is hosted at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles Exhibition Center.
This year, a significant presence was marked by the participation of 97 Turkish companies, making Turkey the second-largest participating country among 19 nations. Thousands of professionals are expected to visit the fair over its three-day duration.
Organized by the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO), the Turkish National Participation organization at Texworld Evolution Paris, a global meeting point for the fabric and accessory sector, showcases the contributions of 76 companies within the ITO-organized section and 21 individual companies participating in the fair.
ITO President Şekib Avdagiç highlighted the significance of Texworld Paris in bringing together thousands of participants from the fashion industry twice a year in Paris. He stated, “Turkey holds a significant position among the key supply points in the fashion industry. We are delighted to see Turkish companies presenting their most creative and high-quality products with a wide range at Texworld Paris.”
Avdagiç pointed out that Turkey’s textile and raw material exports reached $11.6 billion in 2023, with nearly 40% attributed to 27 EU countries. Italy, Germany, and the USA are identified as the top three markets for Turkey in the textile sector.
Texworld Paris, being a prominent showcase for the European fashion sector, emphasizes the crucial role played by Turkish companies in the textile and ready-to-wear industries within the value chain. Avdagiç stated, “Turkish companies participating in both the national and individual sections of the fair are showcasing their innovative production expertise to global buyers interested in developing their Spring-Summer 2025 collections.”
Discussing the importance of branding in the textile and ready-to-wear sectors, Avdagiç emphasized that branding and value-added production are essential for exporters. He said, “Our most pride-inducing factor is the ability of our companies to generate added value. We will direct all our capacity towards this strategy. By activating our logistical capabilities, we should focus on attracting qualified investments to our country. The most important feature of this century is always innovation, always advanced technology, always new design. Those who cannot keep up will fall out of the race. Green design has been prominent globally in recent years, providing a perspective that enables sustainability in textiles and all sectors.”
Regarding the decline in textile exports, Avdagiç indicated that there is a loss in January, emphasizing that this is a temporary situation. He acknowledged that the tension in the Red Sea poses a challenge for companies prioritizing China and the Far East as their supply sources. Avdagiç concluded by stating, “Our producers will continue to protect their advantages by considering their proximity to consumption points. These international fairs are crucial platforms for observing competitors and understanding customer expectations.”
source: aa.com.tr / prepared by Melisa Beğiç