Yorick Starke, auteur op IAF

Uzbekistan Emerges as a New Textile Sourcing Destination

Yorick Starke — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:23:17 +0000

Uzbekistan is rapidly transforming from a cotton-producing country into a vertically integrated textile and apparel manufacturing hub. Over the past decade, manufacturers have invested heavily in modern production equipment supplied by leading European companies. These technologies enable Uzbek manufacturers to meet the quality, productivity and consistency requirements of international brands and retailers. Today, international buyers can source yarn, knitted and woven fabrics, denim, garments and home textiles within one production ecosystem.

The shift is already visible. According to H&M Group’s publicly available supplier list, garments are manufactured in Uzbekistan through independent supplier factories, confirming the country’s growing role in international apparel supply chains. The country is already working with international brands such as LPP, LC Waikiki, Kiabi, DeFacto, Terranova, Gemo, Carrera Jeans, Engelbert Strauss and Auchan. Uzbek manufacturers offer OEM, ODM and private-label production, covering the full process from fabric development and dyeing to garment manufacturing, packaging and export.

What can buyers source in Uzbekistan?

Cotton yarn and blended yarns
Single jersey, interlock, rib, piqué, fleece and French terry
Woven fabrics for shirts, uniforms, workwear and casualwear
Denim fabrics and finished garments
T-shirts, knitwear, sportswear, children’s clothing and underwear
Bed linen, towels, bathro bes and hospitality textiles
Silk and traditional atlas and adras fabrics

Uzbekistan’s key advantage is its locally grown cotton combined with expanding spinning, weaving, knitting, dyeing and garment-production capacity. Manufacturers are also investing in modern equipment, sustainable technologies and internationally recognized quality and social-compliance standards.

International buyers can discover these opportunities at Heimtextil Uzbekistan, Texworld Tashkent and Apparel Sourcing Tashkent, taking place on 12-14 October 2026 at UzExpoCentre in Tashkent.

Register here

A rapidly developing market

At the same time, Uzbekistan – and Centra! Asia as a whole – is a rapidly developing market with significant business potential. We would like to warmly invite IAF members to consider participating in our trade fairs as exhibitors. We would be happy to provide further information on the opportunities and support available.

Organized by Business Media Centra! Asia under the licences of Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, the exhibitions bring together the entire textile value chain – from yarns and fabrics to finished apparel, private-label manufacturing and home textiles. Visitors will be able to meet Uzbek and international suppliers, examine product samples, join pre-arranged 828 meetings and visit local factories.

For brands, retailers, importers and sourcing companies seeking new suppliers and more diversified supply chains, the exhibitions offer a practical opportunity to explore one of Eurasia’s fastest-growing textile markets.

Contact

Business Media Centra! Asia Phone: +998 55 515 05 22
E-mail: heimtextil@bmca.uz or texworld-apparel@bmca.uz

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CPTTM Showcases the Works of Macao’s Emerging Fashion Designers at China Graduate Fashion Week 2026

Yorick Starke — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:23:05 +0000

The Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center (CPTTM) led a delegation of its fashion design students to participate in the 2026 China Graduate Fashion Week held in Beijing from May 15 to 20. CPTTM presented a runway show on May 19 to highlight the creativity and technical skills of Macao’s emerging talented designers.

‘Your Design is the Future’

Co-organized by the China Fashion Association, the China National Garment Association, and the China Textile and Apparel Education Society, this year’s event was themed “Your Design is the Future” and brought together over 50 educational institutions, featuring collections from more than 3,000 graduating students.

CPTTM presented 45 pieces from 24 students, selected from the center’s Diploma in Fashion Design and Manufacture, the Fashion Incubation Program (MaConsef), and the Production of Haute Couture Wedding Dress course. The collections reflected a rich diversity of styles, including neo-Chinese aesthetics, sustainable fashion, haute couture, and interdisciplinary design.

Creating new opportunities and fostering long-term growth

By taking part in this national fashion event, CPTTM aimed to introduce Macao’s original designs to industry professionals across China, while also strengthening ties with higher education institutions on the mainland. The participation marks an important step in creating new opportunities and fostering long-term growth for Macao’s fashion design sector.

For more information, please visit the links below:

CPTTM website: https://www.cpttm.org.mo
CPTTM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cpttm
CPTTM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Macaofashionfestival/

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Manufacturing in the Age of Climate Breakdown

Yorick Starke — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:15:08 +0000

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By Vidhura Ralapanawe

The news on climate and weather continues to be grim, with extreme heat taking hold of multiple countries, creating droughts and wildfires. Ocean heat is driving more intense cyclones while high heat in air, which carries high moisture increases rainfall intensity. The news is grim, with things becoming worse each year.

Welcome to the age of climate breakdown.

Heat has been in focus for the last few years -especially on years with El Nino – such as 2023/24 and now in 2026/27. This is of special concern for fashion manufacturers. Our industry infrastructure – or even national infrastructure globally – were never designed for the kind of intense heat that human-caused climate change has brought upon us.

When the temperatures rise – the slow creep upwards – as well as periods of extreme heat, can lead to conditions outside human comfort (and even tolerance) levels easily. Most of our industry (or any other industry) haven’t retooled our factories to operate under these conditions. The rapid acceleration of planetary heat from about 2023 has caught us unawares.

The Heat Challenges

The heat waves will challenge us in three significant ways.

It will push facilities outside safe and comfortable working conditions for our workers. These conditions are defined by the likes of ILO and OHSA based on limits of human physiology. In many parts of the world this is already occurring, as seen in research publications and press. This will only increase – for example in spring of 2027 when the temperature records globally are expected to be broken.

Reporting on conditions in manufacturing facilities will create negative publicity and regulatory responses. We spent years getting rid of the ‘sweat shop’ image that tarnished the name of our industry, and now climate crisis will turn our factories back to literal sweat shops.

This will also create proliferation of standards, audits and customer asks, normally also passing the full burden of fixing the problem and risk (including financing) to the manufacturers. AAFA has issued guidelines, multiple brands are issuing new checklists, organisations like RSC/Accord are working on new standards… Under current extreme pressure on margins, there will not be much space for manufacturers to address this issue meaningfully.

Towards a Collective Approach

The only way forward is to tackle this problem collectively, by the industry coming together and working together. This is what we should have done for decarbonization too. And the irony is that the heat problem is really an outcome of the failure to rapidly decarbonize.

While it is tempting to respond to heat stress with administrative and management systems approach, with training, hydration and ventilation, for many parts of the world, active cooling is a necessity (even if not needed now, will be required in the next five years). This requires substantial Capex allocation and space in margins to absorb additional opex. This cannot be simply done through debt. There are gaps in technology and knowledge that needs plugging too.

The challenge is stark, and if we don’t win collectively, the industry will face unsurmountable challenges with our workers paying the heaviest price.

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the International Apparel Federation.

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Brazil strengthens international presence at Playtime Paris 2026

Yorick Starke — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:44:29 +0000

Texbrasil (Brazilian Textile and Fashion Industry Internationalization Program), a partnership between Abit (Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association) and ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency), supported the participation of seven Brazilian companies at Playtime Paris 2026. The international trade fair, focused on children’s fashion and lifestyle, was held between June 27 and 29 in Paris, France.

Trade opportunities

This was the Program’s first participation with an expanded delegation of Brazilian companies at Playtime Paris, bringing together the brands Camu-
Camu, Das Meninas, Mellow Me, Siri, Tip Toey Joey, Tnin Shoes and With Spots. The initiative gains even more relevance in light of the progress of negotiations for the Mercosur-European Union agreement, which tends to expand trade opportunities between the blocs and reinforces the importance of the Brazilian presence in strategic markets on the European continent.

Important markets and leading media

Over the three days of the event, companies presented their collections to buyers, distributors, and professionals from various countries, including representatives from important markets such as the Middle East. The fair also hosted leading media outlets in the sector, such as Milk Magazine, the main European publication specializing in children’s fashion, increasing the visibility of participating brands among opinion leaders and international buyers.

130 business contacts

Brazilian participation resulted in USD 482 million in business and 130 business contacts, reinforcing the fair’s potential for generating international opportunities for participating companies.
“Playtime Paris brings together qualified buyers and professionals from different markets, making it an important showcase for Brazilian children’s fashion. Participation in the Program strengthens the companies’ positioning in a highly specialized environment and expands the possibilities for generating business in strategic markets”, says Gabriella Sampaulo, Commercial Promotion Coordinator of the Texbrasil Program.

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Overproductie doet kledingsector de das om: “We produceren tien stuks en verkopen er drie”

Yorick Starke — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:53:46 +0000

Giselle Nath – De Standaard – 19 juni 2026

“Zo kan het niet verder.” Voor het eerst noemt de internationale federatie van textielproducenten overproductie van goedkope kledij het grootste probleem van de kledingindustrie. “We verbranden ons kapitaal.”

Weinig economische sectoren werken volgens het principe: tien stuks maken, slechts drie rendabel verkopen. Nog minder sectoren verkopen systematisch met zware kortingen of dumpen hun afgewerkte producten ongebruikt op de vuilnishoop. Toch is die ‘chronische efficiëntie’ al decennialang de realiteit in de modesector, stelt de International Apparel Federation (IAF), de internationale federatie van textielproducenten.In een nieuw en zeldzaam manifest roept de IAF haar leden op om de overproductie tegen 2030 gezamenlijk en grondig aan te pakken. “Stapsgewijze aanpassingen volstaan niet meer”, waarschuwt de organisatie. Het is de eerste keer dat een invloedrijke stem binnen de sector van fast fashion openlijk bevestigt wat critici al jaren zeggen: de markt wordt overspoeld door te veel en te goedkope kleren.

Risico’s afwentelen op zwakste schakel

Dat systeem kan alleen blijven bestaan omdat de macht in de logge productieketens voor kledij extreem ongelijk verdeeld is. De grote merken – meestal westerse bedrijven – gokken elk seizoen wat consumenten willen en plaatsen vervolgens bestellingen bij fabrikanten in het Globale Zuiden. Die draaien op voor het grootste deel van de risico’s en kosten. Veel keuze hebben ze niet. Als een kleinschalige fabriek in Cambodja weigert mee te gaan in de prijzenslag, staat er elders – in Ethiopië of Mexico – wel een concurrent klaar om dat wel te doen. Omdat merken weten dat een aanzienlijk deel van hun collectie nooit volledig zal verkopen zoals gehoopt, eisen ze dat die fabrikanten zo goedkoop mogelijk leveren. Fabrikanten mogen al tevreden zijn met een winstmarge van 8 procent, terwijl merken, afhankelijk van hun positie in de markt, 15 tot zelfs 300 procent winst kunnen binnenrijven. Die voortdurende prijsdruk veroorzaakt de bekende misstanden in de sector: arbeiders, zelfs in Europa, doen extreem veel overuren en grondstoffen moeten zo goedkoop mogelijk en precies op tijd beschikbaar zijn. Tijdens crisissen – zoals de coronapandemie – roepen de merken bovendien overmacht in om hun onderaannemers niet te betalen. Die onderaannemers staan vooral binnen de IAF sterk en waarschuwen nu dat het systeem zijn grenzen bereikt.

Vooral financieel wordt de druk onhoudbaar. “We verbranden geld en zitten vast in een verlieslatende bedrijfscyclus”, stelt de IAF. Door de klimaatopwarming en de handelsperikelen schommelen de prijzen van grondstoffen als katoen of polyester ook veel meer dan vroeger. Daarbovenop komen steeds strengere duurzaamheidsregels. Dat vraagt investeringen van fabrikanten, die op dit punt gewoon niet meer haalbaar zijn. “De huidige manier van werken staat los van de realiteit van kledingproductie”, aldus IAF in een sneer naar de grote merken.

Shein achterna

Volgens de kledingproducenten ligt de oplossing in een nieuw type contracten en een slimmere, AI-gedreven productie. De IAF pleit ervoor dat merken opnieuw langdurige samenwerkingen aangaan met fabrikanten en bestellingen over meerdere seizoenen vastleggen. Met zo’n garantie op inkomsten kunnen producenten gemakkelijker investeren, bijvoorbeeld in zonnepanelen of andere verduurzamingsprojecten. Merken en textielfabrikanten zouden ook op een slimmere manier in real time gegevens kunnen uitwisselen over ontwerp, productie en verkoop. “B2B en B2C kunnen niet langer twee aparte systemen zijn. Er is nood aan één geïntegreerd beslissingscentrum”, stelt de federatie.Het doel: niet langer tien stuks produceren om er drie te verkopen, maar “zeven items maken en er zeven verkopen”. Eerst op kleine schaal produceren dus, en pas als dat goed loopt, opschalen. Wat slecht scoort, gaat er dan ook sneller uit. Bij zulke gefaseerde en flexibele productieorders gebeurt het verven of drukken van prints pas in een later stadium.

Opvallend is dat het van oorsprong Chinese – en vaak verguisde – Shein deze succesformule als eerste toepaste. Via AI-gestuurde voorspellingen en nauwe, snelle contacten met leveranciers is dat bedrijf bijzonder flexibel én kapitaalsefficiënt. Die aanpak geldt vandaag steeds vaker als voorbeeld voor de rest van de sector.De belangengroep wil haar leden nu systematisch helpen om zulke samenwerkingsmodellen in te voeren. Dat kan de druk op kledingmerken de komende jaren verder opvoeren.

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Brussels Textiles Forum 2026: competitiveness, circularity and the future of Europe’s textile industry

Yorick Starke — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:10:33 +0000

On 11 June, EURATEX hosted the Brussels Textiles Forum 2026, bringing together 150 participants from the European textile and apparel ecosystem, EU institutions, industry, social partners and consumer organisations. Sponsored by Indorama Ventures, the event provided a timely platform to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the sector.

The Forum took place at a defining moment for Europe’s textile and clothing industry. High energy prices, global competition, regulatory pressure, e-commerce imports, sustainability requirements and geopolitical uncertainty are all reshaping the conditions under which European companies operate. Throughout the day, speakers and participants reflected on how Europe can support a textile industry that remains competitive, innovative and resilient while leading the transition towards sustainability and circularity.

Competitiveness problem

Opening the Forum, EURATEX President Mário Jorge Machado underlined that Europe does not have a textile problem, but a competitiveness problem. His message set the tone for the day: European textile companies are ready to invest, innovate and decarbonise, but they need fair rules, affordable energy, effective enforcement and industrial conditions that allow production to remain in Europe.

The morning sessions focused on the competitiveness of the European Union and the future of the textile and clothing industry. Speakers highlighted the importance of reducing red tape, strengthening the Single Market, scaling innovation, improving access to investment and ensuring that European rules apply equally to all products placed on the EU market. The debate also confirmed the strategic role of textiles beyond fashion, including in healthcare, construction, transport, agriculture and defence. A stakeholder panel brought together perspectives from industry, the European Parliament, trade unions and consumer organisations. Discussions addressed the need to make circularity economically viable, support investment, use public procurement strategically, retain skills and industrial expertise, and strengthen consumer trust. The panel confirmed that the future of textiles requires cooperation across the full value chain and a stronger alignment between competitiveness, sustainability and social responsibility.

Sessione on the policy files

In the afternoon, participants joined dedicated sessions on the policy files that will shape the sector in the coming years. Discussions covered eco-design and the Digital Product Passport, customs reform and e-commerce imports, energy and decarbonisation, trade diversification, textile waste and the Circular Economy Act, and the future European Product Act. Across the sessions, one message was clear: sustainability, competitiveness and enforcement must go hand in hand. The Forum also highlighted the need for a stronger and more coherent European approach. Circularity will only scale if secondary materials become economically viable, customs and market surveillance systems are strengthened, energy remains affordable, and companies receive the right conditions to invest in Europe. Participants also stressed the importance of avoiding fragmented rules across Member States and ensuring that the Single Market remains a driver of competitiveness.

30th anniversary celebration

The day concluded with EURATEX’ 30th anniversary celebration, offering a moment to look back at three decades of cooperation, advocacy and representation for the European textile and apparel industry. Speeches from honorary presidents recalled the origins of EURATEX and its role in building a united voice for the sector in Brussels. The anniversary also carried a strong message of unity in adversity. Over the past 30 years, the industry has faced repeated crises, from globalisation and supply chain disruptions to energy shocks, unfair competition and an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Yet the celebration showed that the strength of the European textile community lies in its capacity to adapt, cooperate and speak with one voice.

The Brussels Textiles Forum 2026 showed that the European textile and apparel industry is actively engaging in the transition, proposing solutions and building alliances. The message from Brussels was clear: Europe needs a competitive, innovative and resilient textile industry, and the right conditions must be created for it to stay, invest and grow in Europe.

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Brazilian Fashion at Miami Swim Week: business expectations exceed US$2 million

Yorick Starke — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:06:02 +0000

A group of 21 Brazilian brands participated in a series of events that make up Miami Swim Week 2026 in the United States, and achieved significant results. The volume of business conducted during the event exceeded US$426,500, and the expectation for the next 12 months is approximately US$2.03 million. Together, they made more than 460 contacts.

Support

All companies received support from Texbrasil (Brazilian Textile and Fashion Industry Internationalization Program), a partnership between Abit (Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association) and ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency), with 18 of them showcasing their collections at SwimShow, considered one of the most traditional and relevant swimwear fashion fairs in the world, which took place between May 30 and June 1 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Unprecedented action

Simultaneously with SwimShow and at the same location, two other Brazilian companies made their debut at Curve Miami, also with the support of the Texbrasil Program: Mari M and Plié. Another unprecedented action that marked this year’s edition was that, for the first time, Colombiamoda Miami opened its doors to brands from other countries, and Brazil was represented by Borana. The event was held at Throw Social, between May 27 and 29.

“Brazilian beachwear stood out for the high quality of its products, the creativity that reflects the country’s identity, and an internationally recognized standard of excellence. These attributes reinforced the competitiveness of national brands and consolidated Brazil as a global reference in this segment,” says Adriana D’Agostini, Commercial Promotion Manager at Abit.

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CMAI has gone a step ahead: Hosting a sustainable pavilion in collaboration with GATZ

Yorick Starke — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:57:07 +0000

CMAI has been an integral part of Bharat Tex for the last three editions, bringing in participants from Pan India and also maintaining an earmarked Pavilion – Brands of India, which is the major attraction at the event for all trade visitors flying in from abroad. This year, CMAI has gone a step ahead and will also be hosting a sustainable pavilion in collaboration with GATZ, further strengthening India’s commitment to environmentally responsible textile excellence on the global stage.

Bharat Tex 2026: A Global Textile Platform

Bharat Tex 2026 is positioned as the world’s largest textile trade fair, representing a transformative platform for the global apparel and textile industry. The event showcases India’s rich textile heritage while promoting modern innovation and global business opportunities. With over 5,500 exhibitors and a comprehensive range of textile products spanning fibers and yarns, fabrics, apparel and fashion, home textiles, handloom products, technical textiles, and handicrafts and carpets, Bharat Tex 2026 serves as a vital gathering for manufacturers, exporters, importers, and industry leaders worldwide.

Key Event Highlights

The event features comprehensive pavilions across the complete textile value chain, enabling focused business engagement in specialized sectors. Over 50 knowledge sessions, including panel discussions, round-table discussions, government-to-government (G2G) meetings, business-to-business (B2B) interactions, and state initiatives, provide strategic insights from leading experts, policymakers, and thought leaders. The event also incorporates the Hosted Overseas Buyer Program, ensuring optimal participation from international trading partners.

Implementing India’s Vision for Textile Excellence

Bharat Tex 2026 serves as a powerful platform for implementing India’s 5F vision, connecting Farm to Fiber, Fabric, Fashion, and Foreign Markets. This comprehensive approach demonstrates India’s commitment to integrating traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, positioning the nation as a global leader in sustainable and innovative textile manufacturing.

Further details about the event are available at Bharat Tex 2026 official website: https://bharat-tex.com/

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The latest SS27 trends, collections and news, in one place

Yorick Starke — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:51:00 +0000

For IAF members, staying competitive means reading the season before it arrives. As Spring/Summer 2027 collections move through the fashion weeks and trade shows and the buying season approaches, FashionUnited has opened a dedicated SS27 section to help members and their buyers prepare.

Trend insight and need-to-know news

In one place, the section brings together the trend insights and need-to-know news that define the upcoming season: the colours, fabrics, silhouettes, patterns and styles shaping SS27, drawn from world-renowned trend forecasters. Coverage spans every category a buyer works across — womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, footwear and accessories — alongside the latest brand collections as they launch.

From macro picture to the rail

Members can move from the macro picture to the rail: a season trend report reading the cultural and economic backdrop, an SS27 lookbook, and a brand directory connecting the names behind the collections. It is the overview buyers need to plan assortments with confidence and react quickly in a fast-moving market.

Across 100 countries and 30+ languages, IAF members in every market can follow the SS27 season in their own language, on a platform over one million fashion professionals already trust. Explore the Spring/Summer 2027 trends and news here: fashionunited.com/specials/spring-summer-2027-fashion-trends

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Redefining the trade fair experience: Val:ue Milan unveiled – a curated boutique business hub for high-end apparel textiles

Yorick Starke — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:45:05 +0000

Messe Frankfurt continues to expand its international textile network with the announcement of Val:ue Milan. Moving beyond the traditional trade fair model, Val:ue Milan debuts as a prestigious, boutique-style business hub exclusively dedicated to elected fabrics and accessories for apparel. Taking place from February 3 to 5, 2027, at The Mall in Porta Nuova, the event breaks away from conventional formats through a strictly curated environment designed for strategic networking. By bridging the gap between high-end international manufacturers and top-tier segment buyers, Val:ue Milan further strengthens the Group’s global portfolio with a unique, high-impact concept built around a refined and carefully selected offering.

Highly specialized meeting point

With the launch of Val:ue Milan, Messe Frankfurt introduces a highly specialized meeting point designed for selected manufacturers, brands and industry professionals operating at the highest end of the textile sector, set within one of the world’s most influential fashion capitals. Milan stands as a strategic hub for design, innovation and manufacturing excellence, a unique ecosystem offering the ideal conditions to foster exchange, creativity and new business opportunities across the international high-quality textile community.

Prime solutions and supplies in the heart of the Italian fashion system

Val:ue Milan establishes itself as a selective project with an upscale soul, focusing on excellence in fabrics, accessories, and cutting-edge textile solutions. In this setting, the most qualified international producers meet buyers, designers, and product managers to transform the quest for quality, creativity, and technological reliability into high-profile partnerships.

“Milan is the crossroads”

«Milan is the crossroads where fashion excellence meets industrial expertise and major international brands,» says Donald Wich, Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt Italia.

«With Val:ue Milan, we are creating a project that brings these strengths together while opening them to an international dimension, a platform designed to connect selected suppliers from the world’s leading sourcing regions with the European market. The aim is to establish a distinctive hub in Milan for high-end procurement, capable of engaging with existing industry players through a distinctive identity and a profile of excellence».

«With the launch of Val:ue Milan, we are strategically expanding the reach of our global Texpertise network,» states Detlef Braun, Member of the Executive Board of Messe Frankfurt. «Milan offers an unparalleled stage where a deep-rooted culture of design

meets international prestige, making it the natural setting for this new format. This boutique-style business hub sets a new benchmark within our portfolio, reflecting our long-term vision to strengthen our presence in key fashion capitals through a highly differentiated approach, delivering sophisticated, strategic solutions across the entire textile value chain».

Val:ue: a name defined by excellence and substance

The name ‘Val:ue’ is a defining statement that unites a global community around a shared vision: a celebration of substance over interchangeability, distinctive quality over homogenization, and enduring professional partnerships over volatile trends.

Val:ue Milan serves as the strategic meeting point for a dedicated ecosystem of professionals who define the soul of luxury: from the masters of noble materials to the architects of transparent supply chains and innovative aesthetics. These are the shared values that find their collective stage in Milan. Through this launch, Messe Frankfurt not only consolidates its presence in Italy but fosters a vibrant network of excellence within its global textile community, Texpertise.

Messe Frankfurt Texpertise

A world leader with over 60 trade fairs in 14 countries, Messe Frankfurt covers the entire textile value chain through Texpertise. This global network harmonizes internationally renowned events with a network of over 500,000 professionals, confirming its position as the primary business and information platform for the global textile industry.

Texpertise Newsroom

Providing information on the international textile industry and the global textile trade fairs organized by Messe Frankfurt: www.texpertise-network.com

For more information: Value Milan – Home

Contacts

Alice Neotti / Valentina Di Gioia Phone: +39 02 88 07 781
press@valuemilan.com

Messe Frankfurt Italia Srl Corso Sempione 68
20154 Milano www.messefrankfurt.it

Hajera Sharifi
Phone: +49 69 75 75-6687
hajera.sharifi@messefrankfurt.com

Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1
60327 Frankfurt am Main www.messefrankfurt.com

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