As one of the most important gatherings in Turkiye’s textile sector, the Bursa Textile Show continues to strengthen the foreign trade volume of companies. Organized by KFA Fuarcılık under the leadership of the Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BTSO), the event brought together domestic and international business professionals in Bursa from October 9-11, 2024. The exhibition featured a trend zone and inspiring seminars, hosting numerous innovations. With the "Fast Production & Fast Trading" concept, which was implemented for the first time at textile fairs, Bursa Textile Show welcomed buyers from more than 40 countries. Exhibiting companies noted that the quality of the event continues to increase with each passing year.
Bursa, with its centuries-old production experience in textiles, continues to strengthen its exports through the Bursa Textile Show. The event, which brings together the entire textile sector under one roof, introduced innovative, sustainability-focused textile products to buyers from over 40 countries. In addition to leading global fashion industry brands, large domestic companies’ purchasing groups also held business meetings with exhibitors. The show also impressed visitors with its displays of sustainable fabrics and eco-designs in the 2025-2026 autumn-winter trend areas and seminars focused on artificial intelligence and fashion.
Bursa Textile Show Added Value to the Sector
At this brand-focused event, qualified foreign buyers met with Bursa-based companies at the business collaboration tables. Buyers from various regions, including Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, held significant meetings with exhibitors. The trend areas, featuring the 2025-2026 autumn-winter trends curated by Pascaline Wilhelm, were well-received by attendees. Throughout the event, inspiring seminars were held by prominent industry figures. Seminars focusing on fashion, artificial intelligence, and sustainability particularly attracted the interest of young designers.
"We Held Numerous Meetings"
Foreign buyers stated that they had the opportunity to quickly find high-quality and inspiring products at the Bursa Textile Show. Amara Eve Berger, a representative from Next PLC, a company from the United Kingdom, said, "We found the products we were looking for in many different options. The Bursa Textile Show has a wide variety, and we can access them quickly. We had meetings with many companies. I discovered many inspiring products here and we aim to introduce these products to our customers."
"When We Participate in Bursa Textile Show, We Don’t Feel the Need to Attend Other Fairs"
Sonia Ilyas, a sector representative from Tunisia, said, "The products offered at the Bursa Textile Show are very close to both Tunisia and Europe, which makes our job easier. That’s why when we participate in the Bursa Textile Show, we don’t feel the need to attend other fairs."
Gifty Merrebel Ackah, a sector representative from Italy, stated, "The Bursa Textile Show is a beautiful and unique event. I would like to come back for the next one. I found many inspiring products I would like to use, and I had some very productive meetings."
Daniella Rabaiotti, a visitor from the United Kingdom, said, "This is my first time in Bursa. I’m very impressed by the fair. I found many successful products that have good quality, design and texture."
"We Held Many Successful Meetings Throughout the Fair"
Sector representatives highlighted that the fair, which sets trends in textiles, took a significant step this year towards helping the sector reach its export goals with the "Fast Production & Fast Trading" concept. Sibel Akden, Sales Manager at Marsala Tekstil, one of the exhibitors, commented, "We place great importance on fairs in Turkiye. We are very satisfied with this fair. We thank BTSO Chairman Ibrahim Burkay. We held more meetings than we expected. We had the opportunity to meet with buyers from every continent. We value Bursa Textile Show because it allows us to conduct R&D based on the demands of both different customers and our own clients."
Ali Serdar Kükrer, the owner of Kükrer Tekstil, expressed that bilateral meetings had been very successful. "Our visitor profile is great, and the fair has been very well promoted, with many local and foreign guests. We’ve been participating in the Bursa Textile Show since the beginning, and we are very pleased to be here," he said.
"An Inspiring Fair"
Ali Er, Export Manager at Erşat Tekstil, shared, "We had very productive meetings at the fair. Bursa’s textile sector has a wide range of quality products. In this sense, Bursa Textile Show is a fair that benefits exhibitors, while also providing us, as manufacturers, with inspiration to prepare for the next season based on feedback from customers.” |
