The 34th Texworld exhibition, held in Paris Le Bourget from February 17 to 20 attracted 13,523 visitors from 103 countries. It’s an increase of 11 per cent. They came to discover extensive ranges and new products being offered by 631 exhibitors from 25 countries. 

The exhibition attracted all major high-street brands for fast fashion, both up-and-coming and renowned ready-to-wear labels and international designers. They came to buy, discover new trends and innovations, promote new product developments and exchange ideas on sustainability. 

Sustainable development has always been a priority for Texworld, it organized many initiatives like the Sustainable Sourcing Itinerary that lists exhibitors offering sustainable products. The show included 54 such exhibitors from 13 countries from all product segments including cotton, technical and functional materials. Sustainability Day witnessed talks by international organisations who specialise in issues relating to sustainability, such as Wellmade, Ecomundo and ethics on labels. A green and ethical label, Ekyog, gave a well-attended lecture on key factors for success and the limitations, based on the analysis of their own 10-year business. 

Other initiatives included creation of the Sustainable Forum, where 200 samples of the best sustainable fabrics were showcased against a backdrop designed using canvas and twine. There was a Sustainable Lounge to facilitate meetings between visitors and organisations/international experts on the subject.

Eco-friendly and ethical materials were in demand, especially main brands for fast fashion like H&M and the Inditex Group. The next Texworld will take place from September 15 to 18, 2014, at Le Bourget, Paris. 

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