UAE's first-ever ‘International Textile Fair' opens at Dubai World Trade Centre on November 3

Dubai, November, 2014: The stage is set for the debut of Dubai’s own International Textile Fair (ITF) which will be held from November 3 to 4, 2014, at Dubai World Trade Centre, Hall No. 4.

The International Textile Fair- Dubai aims to be UAE’s premier platform for FASHION,FABRICS and CLOTHING. The highlight of the event will be will Pre-collection Spring/Summer 2015 and Autumn/Winter highlights.

With over 200 exhibitors, the Fair aims to become a major influence on the UAE fashion scene. It has attracted a wide range of Textile Mills, and a Large Print Designers. Exhibitors are mainly from Europe, India, China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Turkey and various other high-end manufacturers from around the world.

ITF will provide manufacturers and their agents with the opportunity to showcase their products to the most influential buyers and designers on the UAE fashion scene. Principally a “TRADE ONLY” event, it provides a professional and conducive atmosphere to business and networking. In response to the need for a dedicated trade exhibition in Dubai- UAE, the show has been designed as a quality event for the Fashion Fabrics Business in the UAE.

The International Textile Fair provides a platform for buyers and designers to view the showcased latest trims and accessories, from current ranges to 2015’s pre-collections.

It offers buyers, distributors, and designers the opportunity to view a huge range of textiles from the most prestigious textile mills all over the world– all under one roof!

It attracts designers, buyers and product developers who come not only to maintain existing relationships but work also to source and develop new and exciting products. It provides a fantastic opportunity to find inspirational, relevant and directional collections.

Exhibitor Categories include: Casual – Formal – Soft in cotton, shirting, jersey, silk, outerwear, rainwear, coated fabric, printed fabrics, wool, worsteds, linens, tweed, fancies, flannel, synthetics, technical.

International Textile Fair also attracts world’s leading print design studios, offering Summer & Spring 15’s pre-collections.
“As Dubai serves as a gateway to the whole Middle East and Asia region, international textile players are looking at ITF Dubai as a strategic platform to showcase their innovations, new prints and colours,” says show organizer Dilip Nihalani, of Nihalani Brothers. “Many of them are looking forward to launching their Spring/Summer Collection during ITF Dubai.”

ITF Dubai will have dedicated segments for digital prints, machine embroidery, haute couture fabrics and new innovations.
“In ITF Dubai, buying houses will have a ready platform for their fabrics. We are thus bringing the market to Dubai. The show will definitely invigorate the textile sector in the UAE and the region, as international players will build new ties and establish business alliances with local and regional players,” added Nihalani.
The International Textile Fair 2014 is supported by Dubai Customs, Emirates airline and the Textile Merchants Group (TEXMAS) which represents 800 wholesale textile traders of Dubai.