Brazilian textile industry brings diverse portfolio of 41 companies to Colombiatex 2026

Brazil will have a prominent presence at the leading textile raw materials fair in Latin America.

Brazilian companies from the yarn, fabric, knitwear, trimmings, chemical inputs, technology and textile machinery segments will participate in the event, reinforcing the competitiveness and diversity of the national industry. The fair will be held from January 27 to 29 at the Plaza Mayor Convention Center in Medellín, Colombia.

In this 26th consecutive participation in the event, 41 companies will be present at Colombiatex, including 35 Brazilian exhibitors who have the support of Texbrasil (Brazilian Textile and Fashion Industry Internationalization Program), developed by Abit (Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association) in partnership with ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency). The group is composed of: Altero, Brand Têxtil, Canatiba Têxtil, Capricórnio Têxtil, Cardenas, Cataguases, Cedro Têxtil, Chargeurs PCC Brasil, Coltex, Dalila Ateliê Têxtil, Diklatex, Doptex, Ematex WorkWear, Fabril Mascarenhas, FB do Brasil, Fiorella, Hyosung, Kalimo, Kirimurê Brasil, Linhas Trichê, Lunelli Têxtil, Martine Digital, Nilit/Sensil, Nova Kaeru, Pantextil, Paranatex Têxtil, Pollibox, Rovitex, Sancris Linhas, Fios e Zíperes, Santista Têxtil, Spa Têxtil, Tecelagem Columbia, Texneo, The LYCRA Company and Vicunha Têxtil.

Brazil will also be represented by machinery and equipment manufacturers through the Brazil Machinery Solutions Program, a sectoral project of ABIMAQ (Brazilian Association of Machinery and Equipment Industries) with ApexBrasil. The initiative includes the companies Audaces, Castilho Máquinas Têxteis, Comelato Roncato, Inarmeg Máquinas e Redutores, Socio Tec Automação, and SPGPrints.

Brazilian participation reflects the country’s commitment to expanding its presence at major international events in the textile and fashion sector. The expectation is that the 2026 edition will contribute to the generation of new business, the strengthening of commercial partnerships, and the expansion of Brazilian exports in the months following the fair.

“Colombiatex is a strategic showcase for the Brazilian textile industry in Latin America. The presence of our companies demonstrates the sector’s ability to offer innovative, sustainable, and competitive products, as well as strengthening commercial relations with a relevant market like Colombia,” says Rafael Cervone, executive director of the Texbrasil Program and president emeritus of Abit.

In the January 2025 edition, the Brazilian delegation held approximately 7,000 meetings. As for business, the outlook is close to USD 100 million, with USD 8.5

million in deals closed during the fair and an expectation of USD 91 million in future business.

Colombia imported approximately US$ 1.6 billion in textile products in 2024, with emphasis on the categories of cotton woven fabrics and artificial and synthetic knitted fabrics. In the same period, more than 70% of textile imports originated from Asian countries. Brazil ranked 6th, with 4% of the market, with approximately US$ 53.8 million.

The Colombian market stands out among the main destinations for Brazilian exports of textile machinery and equipment. In 2025, Colombia was the fourth largest destination, registering growth of 65% and reaching a volume of US$ 3.9 million.

Between 2024 and 2025, Colombia’s share of Brazilian exports in the textile machinery and equipment segment jumped from 4.3% to 9.1%. Five years ago, this share was only 2%.

“The growth in Colombia’s share of Brazilian exports of textile machinery and equipment demonstrates how the innovation and competitiveness of Brazilian solutions are gaining ground in the Colombian market, in a segment where Brazil is consolidating itself as a supplier of technology and competitive solutions,” advises Patrícia Gomes, Executive Director of Market at ABIMAQ.