The 58th edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris closed its doors on February 4 after three particularly intense days of activity for the 1,100 exhibitors at the Paris-Le-Bourget Exhibition Centre. Once again, the trade show confirmed its role as the world’s leading sourcing platform serving international buyers.
A strong and diversified offer
Despite a market environment undergoing significant transformation, marked by lasting economic shifts and a reconfiguration of distribution networks, this session confirmed the show’s ability to generate strong business momentum aligned with the sector’s evolving expectations. While overall attendance was slightly lower than in February 2025, it remained stable compared to last September’s edition and reflects the structural changes shaping the apparel market. The strong presence of French visitors, combined with the high quality of international profiles in attendance, fostered particularly rich and sustained exchanges.
A clear increase in French visitors
Attendance figures once again confirm the structural importance of major European markets in driving the fashion and apparel industry. France ranked first, accounting for 22% of visitors, a sharp increase compared with the previous edition, reflecting the strong commitment of domestic players in a market undergoing transformation. France was followed by the United Kingdom (9.4%), then Italy (6.5%) and Spain (6.2%). The Netherlands and Germany completed the Top 6, tied at 4.1% each, confirming the strength of the show’s European base.
The attendance at this edition reflects the market itself – more concentrated, but also more targeted – yet, beyond that, what clearly stands out is the quality of visitors and the intensity of the business discussions observed over these three days”.
Julien Schmoll, Marketing and Communication Director at Messe Frankfurt France
59th edition: August 31 to September 2, 2026
