Maquitex Portuguese International Textile and Apparel Exhibition
Release time:
2026-02-12
Portuguese International Textile Exhibition is a professional trade platform for the global textile, apparel, and accessories industry, focusing on showcasing the latest fabric technologies, fashionable ready-to-wear garments, and intelligent manufacturing solutions.
Portuguese International Textile Exhibition is a professional trade platform for the global textile, apparel, and accessories industry, focusing on showcasing the latest fabric technologies, fashionable ready-to-wear garments, and intelligent manufacturing solutions. According to the latest information, Portugal mainly hosts two major textile exhibitions: Maquitex and ITF Intertex Machinery Portugal, each focusing on different segments.
1. Maquitex Portuguese International Textile and Apparel Exhibition
- Exhibition Date: March 1, 2027
- Venue: Exponor - Porto International Fair, located in the industrial core area of northern Portugal
- Exhibit Range:
- Fabrics: Silk, cotton, wool, knitted fabrics, chemical fibers, linen/ramie, denim, functional fabrics, etc.
- Accessories: Lace, zippers, buttons, lining fabrics, interlining, tags, etc.
- Apparel and Accessories: Men's and women's fashion, children's wear, suits, sportswear and casual wear, yoga wear, leather goods, scarves, hats, etc.
- Exhibition Features:
- Focuses on technological innovations in textiles, apparel, and embroidery machinery, attracting global retailers, wholesalers, designers, and brand buyers.
- Serves as an important gateway to the European market, especially suitable for Chinese companies looking to expand into Southern Europe and Portuguese-speaking African markets.
- Provides opportunities to gain insights into the latest industry trends, consumer preferences, and competitor dynamics at the exhibition site.
2. ITF Intertex Machinery Portugal Portuguese Textile, Apparel, Fabric, and Machinery Exhibition
- Exhibition Date: May 19–21, 2026
- Venue: Santa Maria de Fira Convention Center
- Core Highlights:
- Portugal's only international trade exhibition dedicated to textiles, home textiles, textile machinery, leather goods, and footwear.
- Covers an exhibition area of 12,000 square meters, bringing together 215 exhibitors from Italy, Spain, China, and other countries, attracting over 11,000 professional visitors.
- Highlights energy-saving, sustainable, and automated spinning equipment, such as the Autocoro 11 rotor spinning machine exhibited by Saurer Intelligent Technology, which supports the processing of recycled fibers.
- Suitable Exhibitors:
- Textile machinery manufacturers
- Green and circular technology providers
- High-quality yarn and functional fabric producers
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