The 41st edition of Texworld which will begin from September 18 in France, around 26 Bangladeshi local fabric and garment makers of which 19 participants under the banner of the state-owned Export Promotion Bureau will be participating at the Paris textile fair.

Organisers claimed that this edition would be the largest where visitors are expected to come from all over Europe with a large number of buyers from the UK, France, Turkey, Spain, Italy and Germany.

The exhibition attracts manufacturers from all the major sourcing countries. China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Taiwan, Ethiopia, Thailand, Sri Lanka and other countries have national pavilions organised by their respective governments as well as exhibitors from the Netherlands, Turkey, and Portugal.

Messe Frankfurt is launching a new fair concept-Texworld Denim--combining denim textiles and clothing framed by Texworld and Apparel Sourcing booths, this new denim sector offers an exceptional ambiance and a distinct concept dedicated to the blue canvas.

Md Sajedur Rahman, Zaber and Zubair general manager (marketing), said that they are always thankful to Texworld team for organising the fair in Paris as the fashion hub of Europe. This fair has an incredible demand.

Texworld is a place where one can get international recognition in textile arena as it is a one step solution to promote their products globally, organisers said.

Messe Frankfurt will also be launching 'Leather World Paris' next year in September 2018, which will be held simultaneously at the same venue. Leather World Paris will contain tannery as well as finished leather goods ranging from leather garments to accessories such as bags, shoes and other fashion products.

In 2016, combined with Apparel Sourcing, a total of 1,530 exhibitors participated while the fair recorded 12,929 visitors from 110 countries.