International Apparel and Textile Fair (IATF) will be held in Dubai from November 1 to 3, 2017. This is the UAE’s exclusive sourcing fair for textiles and clothing. More than 140 exhibitors from across the world will be participating. It provides manufacturers and their agents the opportunity to showcase their products to the most influential buyers and designers in the UAE fashion sphere. The event further offers buyers, distributors and designers the opportunity to view a wide range of textiles from the most prestigious global mills.
IATF attracts some of the world’s largest manufacturers of fabrics and clothing as well as some leading print design studios. Exhibitors are from Turkey, China, Italy, Spain, India, UK and many more. A show like IATF is much needed in the region as the UAE continues to see robust growth in the clothing and textile industry. The last few years have shown a remarkable increase in retail sales in apparel, making it as one of the most attractive sectors in the UAE.
The apparel industry in the region provides an opportunity for international retailers to expand in the UAE. The country is also the world’s eleventh biggest clothing importer. Next to London, Dubai is the second global city having the highest percentage of international retailers.
