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London Textile Fair sees quality buyers

London Textile Fair was held July 18 to 19. British mills highlighted struggles around rising costs, while international exhibitors noted the UK market had cooled in recent seasons. Market concerns and nervousness were offset by the presence of good-quality buyers and a strong British showing.

Visitor numbers were down compared with the spring ’19 edition, which took place in January. However, several big names were spotted, Topshop, Debenhams and Urban Outfitters, as well as top designer names and contemporary brands.

Although some exhibitors reported lower footfall compared with previous seasons, the quality of buyers won praise. There were fewer people than the winter edition, but the visitors were all high quality and people really were looking for something specific. Visitors were overwhelmingly British. Most exhibitors reported 90 per cent UK buyers on the stands.

Almost all exhibitors were from Europe and Turkey. In fact, Turkey increased its delegation of suppliers this season, reflecting increased demand. There is a strong textile market in Turkey. Because of the short distance, people choose to do both in the same place to save transport costs, and lots of mills are also manufacturers. There was a section dedicated to sustainable and eco-friendly fabrics.

 

 
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