Fashion
1,300 exhibitors gather in Paris for Texworld Apparel Sourcing
Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris returns for its 57th edition at the Paris–Le Bourget Exhibition Centre from 15 to 17 September 2025, offering for the first time a perfect balance between textile manufacturers (Texworld) and clothing manufacturers (Apparel Sourcing).
Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris returns for its 57th edition from September 15–17, 2025 at Paris–Le Bourget with 1,300 exhibitors from 35+ countries, offering Europe’s largest textile and apparel sourcing platform.
Highlights include Avantex’s sustainable innovations, national pavilions, Initiatives zone, trend forums, Bio Fashion Innovation Day, and guided Econogy Tour.
With nearly 1,300 exhibitors from over 35 countries, the Parisian trade shows will present an unmissable sourcing offer, the largest and most diverse in Europe.
For three days, buyers will be able to discover the offerings of the leading marketplace in Europe for textiles and clothing. This diverse and competitive selection of top-tier products focuses on the segments that constitute the core of finished garment consumption and on which brands are currently concentrating their efforts. The Avantex sector, dedicated to innovative solutions for more efficient and sustainable fashion, is expanding and asserting its position with a growing number of B2B services at the cutting edge of technological innovation and eco-responsibility to effectively address the main challenges facing fashion companies and brands.
Innovation and diversity
This autumn edition opens with a unique selection of manufacturers and clothing producers: Texworld Paris and Apparel Sourcing Paris will offer a comprehensive overview of the major textile sourcing areas. The key players — China, Turkey, India, Korea, Taiwan, Bangladesh and Pakistan — will be grouped together under the banner of their national pavilions, such as Turkish manufacturers, supported by the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO), and Korean manufacturers led by KOFOTI, the National Federation of Textile Industries. These Texworld regulars will be joined by suppliers from alternative sourcing areas such as Cambodia, Myanmar, Rwanda, Vietnam and Egypt.
Apparel Sourcing, which will welcome 683 exhibitors, is achieving its best results this year, on a par with Texworld. This unique gathering – With 1,300 exhibitors, Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris is now the leading European trade fair in the sector – offering a response to the challenges faced by buyers. The prospects for near sourcing are confirmed, with the notable presence of manufacturers from Central and Eastern European countries such as Armenia and Kyrgyzstan, whose pavilions will be located at the entrance to Hall 3. The Near Sourcing Hub, established by the B2B digital platform Foursource, a partner of Messe Frankfurt France, will be located in the same area. Following the success of their previous digital participation, more than 10 European companies will be physically present for the first time.
Initiatives: a space dedicated to expertise
The Initiatives zone will be one of the highlights of this edition: located at the entrance of Hall 4, it will emphasize the expertise of particularly sharp players. The Indian company Pasari Textiles will take this opportunity to reveal the manufacturing techniques of its artisanal embroideries, while the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce will emphasize the expertise of the Turkish textile industry through contemporary creations playing with patterns and dyeing. LISAA Mode students will create live pieces in knit and crochet, illustrating the quality of both design and execution. Finally, the China Textile Innovation Center (CTIC) will offer a space dedicated to design and products from a carefully selected group of Chinese players.
Avantex Paris: focus on sustainable fashion
Laboratory of innovations around sustainable fashion, Avantex Paris will bring together about thirty participants in the passage connecting Hall 2 (trends forum, services, Agora) to Hall 3. This unique offering will shine some light on emerging technologies, solutions, or materials available to address key fashion challenges: circularity, transparency, traceability, sustainability, optimization, scalability, interactivity, and immersion in virtual universes.
It will be organised at the show around three complementary universes: the HUB, an open zone presenting innovative solutions and services for the fashion industries; the Designer HUB, dedicated to textile studios, agencies, and independent designers in direct contact with brands and manufacturers; the ReSources space, which this year will bring together four companies selected by the TCBL (Textile & Clothing Business Labs) association, a partner of Avantex for 3 editions. The choice of Phygital retained for this podium will allow visitors to access, via a QR Code linked to the Foursource platform, all the useful information about these companies and their offerings.
A traditional landmark of the fair, the 8th edition of the Avantex Fashion Pitch will reward the most innovative startups in sustainable development applied to fashion. The partners of this event are the IFA Paris fashion school and its Foundry incubator, the virtual world creation platform for fashion and luxury VLGE, Luxiders Magazine dedicated to eco-responsible fashion and design, the Circular Textile Days trade show, and Texpertise Network, the global network of textile trade shows by Messe Frankfurt. The projects will be presented to the public on Monday, September 15, starting at 3:30 PM.
Conference, debates: flagship events and highlights
True to its mission as a trailblazer, Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris is committed to providing visitors with a clear vision of market developments. The conferences, round tables, and animations offered during these 3 days with inspiring international leaders from the fashion and textile industry at the Agora in Hall 2 will fulfilll this mission and will be punctuated by several highlights. On the fashion trends side, Louis Gérin, one of the two art directors of the shows, will comment on Nova Fabula, the trend book that will inspire the Autumn-Winter 2026-2027 collections (Monday, September 15 at 12:15 PM).
On the innovation and prospective side, numerous conferences and round tables proposed on the Avantex agenda will fuel reflection on the key themes of the moment. Another feature of this edition, on Wednesday, September 17, the Agora will host the Bio Fashion Innovation Day, the European event proposed by TCBL around projects and experiences related to local production, bio-sourced materials, and eco-design solutions: keynotes, round tables, workshops, and networking sessions will punctuate the day.
Econogy Tour: guided tour dedicated to sustainable economics
As part of its Texpertise Econogy initiative, which combines the concepts of ecology and economic development, Messe Frankfurt France is structuring its promotion of sustainable sourcing within the Texpertise Network along different lines. Firstly, the Econogy Finder allows visitors to identify, via an online directory accessible from the Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris app or website, more than a hundred manufacturers whose CSR commitments have been verified by a third party. These companies can also be identified in the alleys thanks to the Econogy Finder symbols.
In September, an Econogy Tour will give visitors the opportunity to meet a selection of certified companies and discover what they have to offer. This unique guided tour, led by Noa Ben Moshe, will take visitors on a tour of some of the most sustainable exhibitors at Texworld and Apparel Sourcing. The meeting point is at the Econogy Hub in the Avantex area on Monday 15 September at 12.30 pm. The final part of the concept, Econogy Talks, identifies and highlights events dealing with topics related to the sustainable economy to help visitors manage their schedules.
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Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)
British actors Simone Ashley and Tom Blyth star alongside models Alva Claire, Babacar N’Doye and Sacha Quenby and a cast of synchronised swimmers and divers.
Burberry’s High Summer 2026 campaign captures Britain’s nostalgic lido culture through a sunlit film featuring Simone Ashley and Tom Blyth.
Blending heritage check with pastel tones, the collection spans swimwear, relaxed tailoring, raffia bags and lightweight layers, evoking effortless, poolside summer style.
Directed by Francis Plummer, the campaign reflects a warm, communal British summer mood.
The campaign film is directed by Francis Plummer and shot by photographer Ryan McGinley. The cameras move from loungers to diving boards, catching mid-air dives and friends stretched out in the hazy afternoon light. Before long, the best spots by the pool are claimed with a Burberry towel. Summer has begun. The film is underscored by the TONE remix of ‘Beating’ by Tirzah.
‘A lido holds a particular kind of nostalgia for the British. The moment the sun comes out, we make the most of the weather. We wanted to bring to life a warm summer’s day spent in and around the water’s edge with friends.’ said Daniel Lee Chief Creative Officer, Burberry.
Key styles
The High Summer 2026 collection features the Burberry Check in heritage-inspired sand beige and pastel shades of aubergine purple and cornflower blue.
The iconic Burberry Check bikini is the beach essential, alongside matching swimsuits and men’s swim shorts trimmed with check.
Poolside separates include tops, skirts and shirts cut from cotton voile, plus cover-up dresses woven with a tonal Burberry Check and deckchair-inspired stripes. Ruffled trims and ties at the neckline capture the floaty, effortless feel of the collection. Festival
tank tops in ribbed cotton jersey are trimmed with check straps, while looks are wrapped in lightweight wool silk scarves.
For men, collared shirts and shorts are tailored to relaxed lines and finished with fresh interpretations of the Burberry Check, from textural weaves to intricate embroidered designs. The co-ord set is crafted from lightweight cotton poplin printed with a playful seahorse pattern in honeysuckle pink.
The classic cotton piqué polo shirt comes in a spectrum of vivid and neutral colours. Burberry Check is subtly placed at the placket and trims the collar of T-shirts in soft cotton jersey.
Lightweight hooded jackets are ideal for cooler evenings and unexpected showers, the new-season designs woven in aubergine purple and cornflower blue check.
In shoes, the new Knight Runner sneakers offer a streamlined, low-profile shape for summer. Sandals are elevated in the form of the whipstitched leather Baez and check-trimmed suede Urchin styles, while Burberry Check slides and Pavilion sandals are made for the beach.
Lightweight Margate bags are handcrafted in Madagascar from locally sourced raffia palm leaves, dyed in signature sand beige Burberry Check. Accessories include crocheted bucket hats and wraparound sunglasses, designed to shield from the sun.
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Fibre2Fashion News Desk (JP)
According to the Drewry WCI index, the spot rates from Shanghai to New York and Los Angeles decreased by 3 per cent to $3,552 and $2,810, respectively, per 40-foot container. As per Drewry’s Container Capacity Insight, 9 blank sailings have been announced on the Transpacific trade route for next week to maintain capacity. A few carriers have announced a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) of around $2,000 per 40ft container, effective May 1. Drewry expects freight rates to remain relatively stable in the coming weeks before the implementation of the announced PSS.
Drewry WCI snapped a six-week rally, falling 2.72 per cent to $2,246 per FEU amid easing freight rates.
Declines on Asia–Europe and Transpacific routes drove the drop, though carriers plan PSS hikes from May.
Despite Middle East tensions, rates are expected to remain relatively stable, with capacity shifts and blank sailings influencing movements.
Spot rates on the Shanghai–Rotterdam trade route decreased 3 per cent to $2,229 per 40ft container, while rates on Shanghai–Genoa fell 2 per cent to $3,343 per 40ft container. Carriers are increasing effective capacity on this trade route, with only one blank sailing announced so far. Meanwhile, ZIM has announced a new bunker factor (NBF) of $850 per container, effective May 1, but for now Drewry expects freight rates to remain stable in the coming week.
Rates from New York to Rotterdam decreased 4 per cent to $1,022 per FEU, while Rotterdam to New York increased 3 per cent to $2,030 per FEU. Rotterdam-Shanghai rose 1 per cent to $599 per FEU, and Los Angeles–Shanghai steadied at $762 per 40-foot container.
The US-led naval blockade around the Strait of Hormuz has halted or restricted ships linked to Iran, with multiple vessels turned back. The disruption has strongly impacted global oil supply chains and pushed oil prices even higher. If ongoing negotiations fail, shippers should prepare for reduced schedule reliability, potential port omissions, longer lead times and upwards pressure on freight rates.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KUL)
The country has ensured import of refined fuel from alternative sources despite the global situation, and there will be no adverse impact on oil supply due to ERL’s low feed operations, Energy Division joint secretary Monir Hossain Chowdhury was cited as saying by domestic media outlets.
Bangladesh’s Energy Division recently said the capacity of Eastern Refinery Limited (ERL) would affect little the fuel supply system as the unit contributes only a fifth of the country’s petroleum supply system while the rest is imported in refined form.
It has ensured import of refined fuel from alternative sources, and there will be no adverse impact on oil supply due to ERL’s low feed operations.
The facility is now operating two of its four units to refine oils with ‘dead stocks’ and is expected to make two other units operational again, he said. The process to import crude is under way.
Chowdhury said production slowdowns at two ERL units due to crude oil shortages would not disrupt the nation’s fuel supply as over 255,000 metric tonnes of refined fuel is in stock now.
The Strait of Hormuz has been almost closed since February 28 preventing scheduled arrival of 2,00,000 metric tonnes of crude oil to Bangladesh during that period, he noted.
A ship carrying 100,000 tonnes of crude was supposed to arrive from Saudi Arabia in March, but is currently stuck at Rastanura Port as it could not cross the Hormuz Strait, he informed reporters at a press conference. Another ship from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) also met the same fate.
A third ship carrying 100,000 tonnes of Arabian light crude is scheduled to depart from the UAE on April 20 and expected to reach Chattogram via an alternative route on May 2 or 3, he said.
The government has also requested Saudi Arabia to provide another 100,000 tonnes of crude oil in May, he added.
A work order has been issued with the approval of the cabinet to import 100,000 tonnes of crude oil through direct purchase to meet urgent needs.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)
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