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Moda X Pure joins Autumn Fair

Moda X Pure joins Autumn Fair, the UK’s leading marketplace for Home, Gift & Fashion, at the NEC Birmingham from 7–10 September 2025 with an exciting celebration of global craftsmanship. Playing a key role in this international showcase, the South African Footwear and Leather Export Council (SAFLEC) will lead a curated selection of exceptional brands, showcasing the country’s flair for quality, sustainability, and bold creativity. This growing international profile signals the rising appeal of South African-made products to UK and European buyers seeking fresh, design-led sourcing opportunities.

Indian Yarn, Fibre, Fabric Pavilion at the Dhaka International Textile & Apparel Expo.
Event Dates-  9th to 11th October 2025

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Exhibiting Product Categories at DTA 2025: Yarn, Fibre, Fabric, Accessories and chemical/Dyestuff.

India–UK Free Trade Agreement

“The India–UK Free Trade Agreement marks a landmark moment for India’s textile and apparel sector. The removal of import duties offers Indian exporters a competitive edge in a mature and high-value market like the United Kingdom.”

“This agreement is poised to unlock higher export volumes, stimulate capacity expansion, and attract new investments into the industry. It provides a timely impetus to manufacturers aiming to strengthen their presence in global supply chains.”

“Beyond the commercial upside, the FTA is expected to generate employment, foster domestic value addition, and promote the adoption of sustainable and ethically aligned manufacturing practices in line with international benchmarks.”

SCOOP’S ‘MAGICAL EDITION’ DELIVERS A WHIMSICAL, HIGH-ENERGY FINALE

Scoop drew to a successful close at Olympia National on Tuesday 15^th July 2025, wrapping up three inspiring days of fashion, creativity, and connection.

The July show, ‘The Magical Edition’, lived up to its name, delivering a whimsical and carefully curated showcase of over 200 premium, contemporary designer collections and drawing an enthusiastic crowd of prestigious fashion buyers and retailers. The final day ended on a high, as visitors celebrated new discoveries and looked ahead to the next edition with excitement.

Collection Première Moscow (CPM) is the biggest global fashion expo in Russia and notionally is the most prominent fashion fair in Eastern Europe Zone. 
CPM, Moscow (Collection Premiere Moscow), Russia Fashion Fair 
Event dates: to be held from 2nd to 5th September, 2025 
Event venue: which will take place at Crocus Expo Exhibition Centre, Mezhdunarodnaya str. 16, 18, 20, Krasnogorsk,
Krasnogorsk area, Moscow region.
Frequency: , held biannually.

Join the Webinar: Advancing Textile Manufacturing in the Middle East & Africa

In the evolving global textile landscape, the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is emerging as a frontier of opportunity. 
Given under tapped/untapped potential and a fast-growing stomach for innovation, MEA’s textile manufacturing sector is uniquely positioned for transformation.
Be a part of this initiative which is coming together of influential leaders from MEA textile trade associations for an insightful and forward-looking conversation on how manufacturers can harness cutting-edge technology to augment productivity and Competitiveness, overcome regional challenges, and position themselves on the global stage.

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has launched a new test method, TM217-2025, Liquid Moisture Management: Vertical and Horizontal Wicking -- Image Analysis.

The method was developed to support improved understanding of liquid wicking and moisture transport in textile fabrics, aligning with advancements in imaging-based instrumentation. It was created in consultation with textile test instrument designer and manufacturer, James Heal.

Future Fabrics Expo 2025
Future Fabrics Expo 2025 exhibition in London.
About Exhibition 
Date:    Tuesday, 24th - Wednesday, 25th June 2025
Hours:    9:00AM - 6:00PM
Location:    Magazine London, the UK.

Explore Germany’s Premier Technical Textiles Exhibition – Techtextil

From April 21 to 24, 2026, Techtextil in Frankfurt will host the world’s foremost trade fair dedicated to technical textiles and nonwovens.

Every two years, industry leaders — including innovators, manufacturers, buyers, and researchers — converge to showcase the latest advances across twelve specialized application areas.

Texprocess: Spotlight shifts to smart manufacturing solutions

The Portuguese Textile and Apparel Association (ATP) is promoting the national textile industry at Expo 2025 Osaka with the installation TEXTILE LIVE – Draping with Sustainable Materials, made in Portugal, featured in the Portugal Pavilion under the theme Ocean, The Blue Dialogue.

This international initiative celebrates innovation, environmental responsibility, and the heritage of the Portuguese textile and clothing industry, highlighting materials and processes developed in Portugal that respect ecosystems and place sustainability at the heart of creative practice.

Strengthening cotton’s position within the textile sector was the central topic of the 2025 edition of the Research Associates Program (RAP), organised by the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC).
Aimed at researchers and experts from around the world who are focused on cotton growing and sustainability, Brazil was represented in the program by the Brazilian Cotton Growers Association (Abrapa), through the Cotton Brazil program.Abrapa’s Sustainability Manager, Fabio Carneiro, participated in the meeting, which was held from April 7th to 11th in Tennessee (USA). He explains that, in addition to the presence of a diverse range of cotton producing countries, the event was notable due to ICAC’s strategic alignment as one of the most representative organizations in the global cotton industry.

DENIM PREMIÈRE VISION RESONATES ACROSS THE GLOBAL DENIM INDUSTRY IN THE HEART OF MILAN

For the fourth consecutive edition held in Milan, Denim Première Vision, an event organized by GL events’ fashion division, delivered two exceptional days: with nearly 2,100 international professionals, over 80 exhibitors and 16 brands, the quality of both the offer and the visitors captivated all participants eager to explore the Fall-Winter 26-27 trends.