Under the patronage of the Federal Ministry of Trade & Industry

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Why Visit?

Held in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Trade and Industry, Source Textile & Apparel West Africa is the only regional event that brings the end-to-end textile and apparel value chain together on one platform. The show provides opportunities for both volume sourcing, as well as smaller operators including start-ups who are keen to access international suppliers.

Whether you are an established manufacturer, importer, trade buyer, agent or designer you will be inspired by what is on offer at the event.

Here’s why you should visit the event:​

  • Network with industry peers and colleagues
  • Engage & network with over 100 Exhibitors from world over showcasing their products and specifications in the fashion sector.
  • Discover and update new products innovations and happenings in Apparel production sector, to gain new products and business and offer new things in your business.
  • Discuss opportunities of partnership and sourcing for re-supply & stockist
  • Understanding new prospects, demand-supply, investment sources and opportunities in the sector

Who will you meet?

Visiting Africa Textile and Apparel Manufacturing & Trade Policy Summit & Source Textile & Apparel West Africa will put you face-to-face with representatives covering the entire textile, apparel and fashion value chain.

The show is a must-attend for industry professionals associated with sourcing finished or intermediate product and / or design or manufacturing capability from the apparel, accessories and textiles industry.

Whoever you are looking to meet, we have the right platform to help you do this.
Which companies attend? What job titles can you network with? What industry sectors are represented?

What your peers say about Africa Textile and Apparel Manufacturing & Trade Policy Summit & Source Textile & Apparel West Africa

“The show is a good size with lots on offer. I believe that this platform allows better visibility of the whole market as I can see the best of Nigerian products as well as what the international markets have to offer side by side. Now this kind of show is in Lagos I am going to reduce the amount I spend at international fairs to ensure I have more budget when I visit next year.” Laide Allison, Retailer and wholesaler

 “We are very happy to be here, we’ve had lots of meetings with clients” Ayhan Denizci, CEO, ayhan denizci – Turkish Pavilion

“I saw a lot of major international brands at the show – it gives us the opportunity to place orders instead of having to travel every time we want to restock.” Tosin Olabintan, CEO, Zed Heich – VIP Buyer

“The show reveals that there is a large market for the home, décor and interior design industry and we can’t wait to be part of the next edition. The organisers of the show have done very well!” Yusuf kalgan, via home – Turkish pavilion

“We had a good experience especially in the third day of the event, we gained a lot of customers” , Athens Rugs

“This is an interesting expo that has given us a platform to showcase our latest equipments, we have been able to interface directly with new and prospective clients and we are happy to participate at the expo next year.” 

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Who Attends

The show is a must-attend for industry professionals associated with sourcing finished or intermediate product and / or design or manufacturing capability from the apparel, accessories and textiles industry.

The show provides opportunities for both volume sourcing, as well as smaller operators including start-ups who are keen to access international suppliers.

Whether you are an established manufacturer, importer, trade buyer, agent or designer you will be inspired by what is on offer at the event.

  • Discover first-hand new trends in fashion and manufacturing for apparel, textiles, accessories and more
  • Meet, compare and connect with international manufacturers, suppliers, agents and industry experts
  • Order direct from suppliers and rationalise your supply chain
  • Expand your network and commercial opportunities by connecting with new international industry contacts
  • Improve your business offering by sourcing new products and assessing existing and potential suppliers

Our Audience

If any of the following describes your role, you can’t miss this event.

  • Owner
  • Designer
  • Director
  • Private Label Owner
  • Manufacturer
  • Buyer
  • Quality Manager
  • Senior Management
  • Planning Manager
  • Executive
  • Logistics Manager
  • Designer
  • Merchandise Manager

The event will introduce you to more than 2500 businesses from around the world. With so many businesses well versed in working with Nigerian and African companies, you will find multiple partnership options at the one event with diverse capabilities and from both established and emerging production regions.

Programme

The Africa Textile and Apparel Manufacturing & Trade Policy Summit is the premier event dedicated to the growth and development of the textile and apparel industry in Africa. This summit brings together key stakeholders from across the continent and beyond, including policymakers, industry leaders, manufacturers, suppliers, and trade experts, to discuss and shape the future of this vital sector. 

Exhibiting Profile

Manufacturers and suppliers of –:

  • Apparel including menswear, womenswear and children wear
  • Fabrics, home textiles and textiles
  • Fashion brands and labels
    and made-ups
  • Footwear, bags, belts, hosiery and Leather garments
  • Fashion accessories and jewellery
  • Technical/Industrial textiles, garments and footwear
  • Work wear and Promotional clothing
  • Interlinings, trims, fasteners, thread and yarn
  • IT solutions and CAD systems
  • Sewing machinery, auxiliaries, components and chemicals
  • Training, education and consulting, Inspection services
  • Display products, Labels and printing
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