Opportunities Ahead: Key Textile Fairs to Grow Visibility As a Supplier in Late 2025

Fashion is a tactile industry, and suppliers know better than anyone that the feel of a fabric in hand can make or break a sale.

While digital sourcing is gaining ground, in-person trade shows remain a critical part of the equation – especially for suppliers looking to introduce new materials or build long-term relationships with fashion buyers.

Whether you're sitting on an innovative fiber blend, a new sustainable finish, or a handcrafted textile rooted in heritage, finding the right venue to showcase your work is essential to driving growth.

Plus, these events can serve as launchpads for small and medium-sized producers looking to increase visibility and gain traction with international buyers.

As we enter the latter half of 2025, there are several key in-person textile and material fairs – especially across the US and Europe – where suppliers can still exhibit their latest fabric innovations, sustainable materials, and technologies to a global audience.

To support that goal, we’ve compiled a strategic list of in-person textile and material fairs taking place from August to December 2025. Each event offers a unique opportunity to get in front of brands actively sourcing for upcoming seasons.

And keep reading to get a final tip: as important as these fairs are, long-term success comes from more than just the booth. Building visibility, reducing your dependency on trade events, and staying accessible year-round requires a digital partner. More on that after the list.

Key In-Person Textile Fairs (Aug–Dec 2025)

1. SOURCING at MAGIC (Las Vegas, USA) | August 18 –20, 2025.

This is North America’s largest fashion sourcing marketplace, co-located with the MAGIC apparel trade show.

SOURCING at MAGIC brings together manufacturers, material suppliers, brands, and buyers from around the world under one roof. It’s often described as “the definitive foundation where fashion begins,” providing a powerful platform for suppliers to connect with fashion brands and retail buyers seeking new fabrics and production solutions.

In just three days, suppliers can showcase textiles to a broad audience and secure partnerships that might otherwise take months to develop. If you’re looking to get your materials in front of major fashion players in the US, this is a must-attend event.

Link to Register.

Image sourced from MAGIC Fashion Events – Apply to Exhibit

2. Munich Fabric Start (Munich, Germany) | September 2–3, 2025.

One of Europe’s most important textile trade fairs, Munich Fabric Start will host its main Autumn/Winter edition at the MOC Munich on Sept 2–3.

This show attracts thousands of fashion professionals and features over 1,000 exhibitors from around the world presenting their new fabric and accessory collections for upcoming seasons.

The fair is organized into specialist areas – including sections like FABRICS, ADDITIONALS, BLUEZONE (denim) and KEYHOUSE (innovation) – with a strong focus on sustainability and material innovation (natural fibers, recycled textiles, bioplastics, etc.).

Beyond the exhibitor booths, Munich Fabric Start offers a rich program of talks and workshops on topics from new EU regulations to AI in fashion, making it an excellent forum for networking and learning about cutting-edge trends.

For suppliers with innovative textiles or eco-friendly materials, this show provides high visibility in an international (and forward-thinking) arena.

Image sourced from: https://www.munichfabricstart.com/en/exhibit/

And beyond the main edition in September, Munich Fabric Start also hosts the Preview Textile Show on December 2–3, also in Munich. This smaller-format show is designed to preview collections for future seasons, giving early visibility to suppliers looking to engage with buyers during initial planning phases.

To exhibit at Munich Fabric Start, you can click here.

3. Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics | Autumn Edition (Shanghai, China) – September 2–4, 2025.

As one of the world’s largest apparel fabric and accessories fairs, Intertextile Shanghai is a massive platform to connect with Asian and global buyers.

It offers 240,000+ square meters of exhibition space and hosts nearly 4,000 exhibitors from dozens of countries. Suppliers at Intertextile can meet over 100,000 professional visitors from 100+ countries – a testament to its scale.

The fair is known for showcasing every category of fabric (from luxury woolens to functional textiles) alongside apparel components and trend forums. It provides countless opportunities to find customers, learn next season’s trends, and expand into new markets.

For overseas suppliers, the Autumn Shanghai edition is an excellent chance to strengthen regional relationships and gain exposure in the booming Asian market. If you’re able to travel, Intertextile Shanghai is a unparalleled global stage for fabric innovation.

Their visitor profile are:

• Garment manufacturer

• Trading company

• Import & export corporation

• Wholesaler / Distributor

• Agent

• Department store

• Retailer / Chain store

• Buying office

• Fibre producer / Spinner / Weaver

• Trade association or organization

• Press

• Home textiles related

• Designer / Interior design

• Academic / Research & development / Textile institute

  
  

To know more about how to register as a supplier → https://intertextile-shanghai-apparel-fabrics-autumn.hk.messefrankfurt.com/shanghai/en/exhibitor-search.html

4. Première Vision Paris (Paris, France) | September 16–18, 2025.

Première Vision (PV) Paris is often regarded as a premier international sourcing event for fashion textiles – and in 2025 it returns to its historic fall schedule.

The September 2025 edition is focused on Innovation & Technology, positioning PV Paris as “the beating heart of innovation and technology” in fashion materials.

AI, data, digitalization, circularity, smart materials, optimized production… the show offers plenty to see and think about, unveiling concrete and actionable levers for competitiveness. 

- Quote from PV Paris.

Exhibitors from around the globe will showcase fabrics, trims, and materials with an emphasis on forward-thinking developments: AI-assisted design, smart textiles, eco-friendly processes, and circular materials are all in the spotlight.

The show features dedicated experiences like an innovation prize showcase (highlighting breakthroughs in textile recycling, bio-based materials, and AI-driven manufacturing) and even a 3D fashion tech space by CLO Virtual Fashion.

Beyond the expo booths, PV offers a rich seminar program on trends and tech, making it a strategic hub for anyone looking to stay ahead of industry transformation.

For suppliers with cutting-edge fabrics or sustainable innovations, Première Vision Paris is an ideal venue to connect with top-tier designers and brands in Europe’s fashion capital. More information to exhibit as a supplier here.

Image sourced from Première Vision Paris – Explore the official site

5. Lineapelle (Milan, Italy) | September 23–25, 2025.

Lineapelle is one of the world’s most important international exhibition dedicated to leather, textiles, and accessories for the fashion and luxury goods industries. This bi-annual fair in Milan showcases a curated selection of leathers, fabrics, synthetics, and components used in everything from footwear and handbags to apparel and furniture.

The Fall 2025 edition (gearing up for Winter 26/27 collections) is expected to draw around 16,000 attendees and feature roughly 1,150 exhibitors, making it a powerhouse event for material suppliers.

Lineapelle serves as a crucial platform for showcasing innovations and trends in leather and related materials, with global tanneries alongside textile mills presenting new colors, finishes, and sustainable material developments.

If you supply innovative leather alternatives, high-end fabrics, or components, Lineapelle offers direct access to luxury fashion houses and accessory manufacturers looking for the next big material trend. Learn how to exhibit your materials here.

The atmosphere is highly business-focused, and it’s a prime opportunity to network within the premium fashion supply chain.

6. Advanced Textiles Expo (Indianapolis, USA) | November 5–7, 2025.

The Advanced Textiles Expo (AT Expo) – organized by the Advanced Textiles Association – is a leading U.S. trade show for technical textiles and material innovations.

At the 2025 event in Indianapolis, hundreds of top companies across the textile industry will be exhibiting the latest developments in high-performance fabrics, smart textiles, nonwovens, and advanced materials.

This expo is known for a strong educational component: expert-led seminars, workshops, and live demonstrations on the show floor allow attendees to gain valuable insights into new technologies and applications.

Suppliers of functional textiles (for example, textiles with special coatings, conductive fabrics, or sustainable tech) will find an enthusiastic audience of product developers, engineers, and buyers from sectors like sportswear, outdoor gear, medical textiles, and military applications.

If your fashion innovation blurs the line into advanced materials or you simply want to learn about cutting-edge textile tech, AT Expo 2025 is the place to be. Click here to get the steps to book a booth.

Image sourced from Advanced Textiles Expo – Exhibit page

7. Functional Fabric Fair | Fall Edition (Portland, USA) – November 11–13, 2025.

Focused on performance and functional textiles, the Functional Fabric Fair (FFF) Fall is a trade-exclusive expo tailored to suppliers and buyers of high-performance fabrics and accessories.

Powered by the team behind Performance Days (in Europe), this U.S. edition provides a showroom for the latest innovations in functional fabric development – think moisture-wicking knits, stretch technical fabrics, eco-friendly performance textiles, and novel trims for activewear and sportswear.

The Fall 2025 FFF in Portland will showcase a carefully curated selection of fabric mills and technology companies, all presenting next-generation materials for outdoor, athletic, and workwear markets.

What sets this fair apart is its emphasis on sustainability and innovation in performance – exhibitions are done with minimal waste, and many suppliers highlight recycled or bio-based materials in line with industry trends.

For suppliers of functional fashion materials, this event offers direct access to product developers and designers from major sportswear and outdoor brands in the U.S.

It’s an excellent opportunity to get your innovative textiles into upcoming performance apparel collections, so click here to register as an exhibitor.

In-Person Meets Digital for Future Success

Attending in-person trade fairs like the ones above is invaluable for suppliers – there’s simply no substitute for letting clients see and feel your materials up close, or for the face-to-face networking that happens on a busy show floor.

These events often spark creative ideas and forge personal trust in ways that online interactions can’t fully replicate.

However, in the long term, relying solely on physical fairs is not enough. The fashion market is evolving, and suppliers need to extend their reach beyond the exhibition booth.

As World Collective’s CEO Jeanine Ballone puts it,

Textile suppliers can no longer afford to remain invisible or rely on outdated sourcing systems. Within ecosystems, they no longer need agents, intermediaries, or trade show booths to gain access—because a true ecosystem is built to support every level of engagement, from simple discovery to full-service partnerships.

In other words, embracing digital platforms and ecosystems is becoming crucial for suppliers to stay visible year-round and connect with a broader customer base.

World Collective complement the benefits of trade shows by providing a continuous online presence and a streamlined sourcing infrastructure.

World Collective’s integrated Ecosystem is already enabling suppliers to engage with buyers beyond the limits of time and geography, fostering connections and partnerships through a centralized digital marketplace.

By joining such an Ecosystem, suppliers can showcase their materials to global buyers 24/7, tell their brand story, and even leverage tools for transparency and data-driven insights – all while reducing the need to physically be at every trade event.

In summary – while in-person fairs remain a cornerstone for building relationships in the fashion industry – to truly future-proof your business, consider coupling those trade show successes with a strong digital strategy.

By engaging with online marketplaces and ecosystems like World Collective, you ensure that the momentum gained from physical exhibitions carries forward, opening new doors and providing resilience in a fast-changing fashion landscape.

Learn more about World Collective’s vision for the future of selling and sourcing textiles and other materials in a smarter, more seamless and more accessible way, from small to big players in the industry:

• Smarter Supply Chains Start Here: Inside World Collective’s Ecosystem

• How to Buy Fabric in 2025: A New Vision for a Changing Fashion Landscape

• Rethinking B2B Textile Sourcing: What the Industry Needs Now

• Digital Textile Sourcing: The Infrastructure Fashion Actually Needs

  
  

Written by Maria Eugênia Lima, Junior Digital Content & Social Media Producer at World Collective