The Fabtex Georgia 2024 International Textile Industry Fair concluded with great success, drawing over 1,050 professional visitors from 11 countries, including Russia, India, China, and Georgia. The event highlighted Georgia's growing influence in the textile sector.
This year's exhibition featured 52 exhibitors from Georgia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, UAE, Uzbekistan, and China. The focus was on knitted and woven fabrics, workwear, accessories, sewing machinery, and ready-to-wear items. Exhibitors praised the fair for creating new business opportunities.
Emre Çetin from SM Tekstil highlighted the company's success in connecting with new customers at the event, which will enhance their export operations in the region. He also pointed out that Georgia’s free trade agreements with the USA and Europe make it a favorable market for expanding business.
Ali Yasin Sartık from Ozsar Tekstil stressed the significance of Georgia’s strategic position for re-exporting textiles to the Caucasus. He noted that the company attracted buyers from neighboring countries and expressed enthusiasm for participating in next year’s event.
Ayk Kazaroglu from Kazaroglu Tekstil highlighted Georgia’s demand for fashionable fabrics, while Cahit Taşpınar from Telpa Tekstil noted the strong market for accessories and high-quality materials, especially for uniforms and military clothing.
Sophia Angholadze from the Georgian Association of Fashion Designers (GAFA) expressed her enthusiasm for the fair’s positive effect on the local fashion industry. She emphasized that Fabtex plays a crucial role in providing Georgian producers with access to high-quality fabrics and accessories.
Georgia’s strategic position at the intersection of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, coupled with favorable free trade agreements, makes it a key player in textile manufacturing. The country’s rich textile history and partnerships with international brands like Zara and Puma further strengthen its appeal to investors.
The 2nd Fabtex Georgia International Textile Industry Fair will be held from September 26-28, 2025, at Expo Georgia in Tbilisi.
