Texhibition Istanbul, held from March 4 to 6, 2026, once again brought together the international textile industry at the Istanbul Expo Center. Organized by İTKİB Fuarcılık A.Ş. in cooperation with the Istanbul Textile Exporters Association (İTHİB), the fair hosted more than 500 exhibitors across 5 halls on 42,850 sqm, attracting 19,325 visitors. Among them, 5.565 international visitors represented Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, North America, and other regions, underlining the show’s expanding global reach.
The Blue Black Denim area once again became one of the fair’s main attractions, highlighting the strength of the Turkish denim industry. Denim was reinterpreted here as a platform for technological innovation and creative storytelling.
The B2B meetings once again proved to be among the most dynamic areas of the exhibition. International buyers used the opportunity to connect directly with Turkish manufacturers, develop new collections, and establish long-term supply partnerships. Particularly valued were Türkiye’s fast delivery capabilities, flexible production capacities, and integrated textile infrastructure, which are becoming increasingly important advantages in global supply chains.
Texhibition Istanbul once again offered an extensive seminar and trend program. International experts presented insights on topics such as sustainable materials, digital supply chains, artificial intelligence in textile production, and emerging consumer trends. The Innovation Hub showcased a selection of forward-looking material developments demonstrating how sustainability, technology, and design are increasingly intertwined. Curated by Arzu Kaprol and Filiz Tunca, the area provided insight into textile innovations addressing ecological challenges while opening up new creative possibilities.
The ReValue Stock Hub proved to be one of the standout successes of this year’s Texhibition Istanbul. By turning surplus fabrics into valuable sourcing opportunities, the ReValue Stock Hub demonstrated how innovation and circular thinking can create real business potential, making it a vibrant meeting point for companies looking to combine efficiency, creativity, and responsible production.
The Trend Areas once again became inspiring focal points of Texhibition Istanbul, offering visitors a curated insight into the upcoming directions of the textile and fashion industry. A special highlight this year was the first-ever Trend Area dedicated to accessories, expanding the platform beyond fabrics and placing a spotlight on the growing importance of trims, components, and complementary design elements.
The Texhibition Istanbul event program offered a diverse mix of seminars, panels, and presentations throughout the three-day fair, highlighting key developments in the global textile industry. Industry experts, designers, and technology companies discussed topics such as trend forecasting, digital transformation, sustainable production, and new business models. Highlights included trend seminars by forecasting company WGSN, providing insights into upcoming fabric and design trends.
The Texhibition Istanbul event program offered a diverse mix of seminars, panels, and presentations throughout the three-day fair, highlighting key developments in the global textile industry. Industry experts, designers, and technology companies discussed topics such as trend forecasting, digital transformation, sustainable production, and new business models. Highlights included trend seminars by forecasting company WGSN, providing insights into upcoming fabric and design trends. Additional sessions addressed artificial intelligence in fashion and textile production, digital product passports, advanced recycling methods, and innovative supply-chain and sales solutions.
Next Dates
Texhibition Istanbul
September 09 – 11, 2026
Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO)
August 19 – 21, 2026
