Buyers attended from Europe, the Middle East, Asia, North Africa, North America, and beyond to engage with the 524 exhibitors from across the textile supply chain.
The fair, organised by İTKİB Fuarcılık A.Ş. in collaboration with the Istanbul Textile Exporters Association (İTHİB), aimed to emphasise the country’s role as a fast, flexible, and sustainable sourcing hub for the global fashion and apparel industries.
“Texhibition Istanbul has strengthened its place in the global calendar by increasing international interest every year. It showcases the production power, sustainability vision, and innovative approach of the Turkish textile industry on the world stage. As the world’s fifth-largest textile exporter, Türkiye makes a difference in global markets with high-quality woven and knitted fabrics. Texhibition Istanbul has become one of the strongest reflections of this success. This year, once again, it became the meeting point for international buyers,” said Fatih Bilici, vice president of ITHIB and chairman of the Fair Committee.
The show highlighted the full spectrum of the textile supply chain across five halls – from knitting in Hall 4, polyester, viscose and acrylic in Halls 5 and 6, cotton, wool, linen, printing and denim in Hall 7 to embroidery, lace, accessories and yarns in Hall 8. Packed aisles and lively business activity underscored the fair’s role as a growing international trading hub.
Texhibition demonstrated how Turkish manufacturers are responding to changing global conditions with cost optimisation, digitalisation, efficiency gains, and AI-driven innovation. Sustainability remained a defining theme, with exhibitors showcasing eco-friendly fabrics, resource-efficient production, and circular solutions in line with EU Green Deal requirements.
Exhibitors praised above all the diversity of markets represented in Istanbul.The Blue Black Denim Texhibition featured 24 leading denim brands presenting sustainable technologies, trend insights, and creative workshops – underlining Türkiye’s role as the world’s third-largest denim garment producer.
Meanwhile the innovation hub featured everything from smart fabrics to advanced material technologies. Curated by Arzu Kaprol and Filiz Tunca the space showcased the latest advancements in textile engineering, digital production, and sustainable solutions.
Among the highlights were Colourself Cotton, a self-dyeing cotton that dramatically reduces water and energy consumption; biodegradable pleats, elegant pleated textiles that are fully compostable; and striking materials such as wavy plush with its distinctive textured surface or vegan bioglitter, offering sparkling effects without harmful components. Other innovations included the double-sided Vismara scarf, versatile thanks to its refined construction, and high-tech yarns like Umorfil, which merge performance with comfort. With hemp applications also on display, the Innovation Hub presented a compelling spectrum of forward-thinking developments that underlined Türkiye’s role as a trendsetter in global textiles.
