Pakistani companies to participate in Paris textile fair in February

Pakistani companies will participate in the Texworld & Apparel Sourcing and Leatherworld fair to be held from 10-13 February 2020 in Paris to explore the European markets. Paris as one of the major fashion capitals of the world is the best place to promote and sell brands and collections in Europe, to the Western and increasingly to the Eastern and Middle Eastern markets.

Leatherworld Paris will be held alongside Texworld & Apparel Sourcing Paris. Leatherworld Paris will contain tannery as well as finished leather goods. These will range from leather garments to accessories such as bags, shoes and other fashion products.

Pakistani companies, under the umbrella of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), will participate in the exhibition. TDAP has planned to set up Pakistan pavilion in Texworld & Apparel Sourcing, Leatherworld Paris 2020.

Exporters said that this fair will help to understand the European market and how best to increase buyers to Pakistan. The TDAP is providing subsidized stalls to increase the exports of Cotton & Blends, Denim, Eco-Friendly Fabrics, Drapery, Embroidery & Lace, Fake Fur, Fibers, Functional & Sportswear, Jacquard, Knitted Fabrics, Linen & Hemp, Shirting, Silk, Silky Aspects, Trims & Accessories, Wool, Wool Aspect, Menswear, Ladies Wear, Children's Wear, Fashion Accessories & Shawls and Scarves.

As many as 1,153 exhibitors from 26 countries and 13,292 visitors from 110 countries participated in the last event held in February 2019. Top visiting countries are France, Spain, United Kingdom, Turkey, Italy, Germany, USA, Brazil and Netherlands.