The second edition of Denimsandjeans Trade Show will be back in Vietnam’s capital Ho Chi Minh City on June 7 and 8, 2017. It will bring together leading denim jeans and fabric companies besides chemical, accessory and other suppliers in the denim supply chain under one platform.

Over 50 companies from Vietnam, China, Indonesia, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Italy, Switzerland, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan and some other countries are expected to participate in the show. The theme of the show is ‘Street Style’. It seeks to highlight the importance that denim holds in the realms of street play. The trend area, the booths and the whole look of the show would reflect the importance of denim clothing in street wear styling.

Vietnam is the fastest growing apparel exporting country in the world. The country exported apparel and textiles worth $27 billion in 2016 and is expected to grow to $30 billion by the end of 2017. Upcoming free trade agreements with Europe and other regions are expected to boost apparel exports from Vietnam.

For 2017, Vietnam’s textile and garment sector aims for a growth rate of seven or eight per cent. The US and Japan are the two main export markets of Vietnam’s garments and textiles.