The 24th edition of EXINTEX 2026 has generated strong momentum for the textile and apparel sector, with industry leaders projecting more than $600 million in business deals during the four-day event in Puebla, Mexico.
Held from March 10–13 at the Puebla Exhibition and Convention Center, the international trade fair brought together over 800 exhibitors from more than 22 countries and showcased thousands of brands across the textile value chain, including fibres, yarns, fabrics, machinery and finished apparel products.
Organisers said the exhibition served as a key platform for manufacturers, technology providers and apparel brands to establish new commercial partnerships and explore sourcing opportunities across North and Latin America. The event covered around 30,000 square metres of exhibition space and highlighted innovations ranging from textile machinery and chemicals to technical textiles and fashion design.
Government officials and industry representatives emphasised that the exhibition comes at a crucial time for the regional textile industry, as companies seek to strengthen supply chains amid shifting global trade dynamics and the growing trend of nearshoring production to North America.
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Mexico’s textile industry is positioning itself as a competitive manufacturing base within the US–Mexico–Canada trade framework, while authorities have also introduced policy measures to curb unfair imports and support domestic producers.
Technology and sustainability were central themes at the fair. Several machinery and solution providers presented advanced production systems aimed at reducing water and energy consumption in textile processing while improving efficiency in printing, finishing and fabric manufacturing.
Regional authorities highlighted the importance of the textile cluster in Puebla and neighbouring Tlaxcala, one of Mexico’s largest manufacturing hubs for the sector. The industry supports tens of thousands of jobs in the region and plays a major role in national textile output.
Beyond business transactions, EXINTEX 2026 also facilitated networking sessions, fashion shows and industry conferences designed to strengthen collaboration between designers, manufacturers and technology providers across the global textile ecosystem.
Industry leaders said the strong turnout and deal flow underline the growing relevance of Latin America’s textile sector in global supply chains and could lead to expanded investments and sourcing partnerships in the coming years.
