The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT 2026) is set to take place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) from February 26 to 28.
The event is hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, organized by the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE) in collaboration with Messe Frankfurt (Germany).
Building on the success of the 2025 edition, which saw a 13% increase in exhibitors compared to 2024, VIATT 2026 will expand its scale by an additional 20%, growing from 15,000 sq.m to 18,000 sq.m. The exhibition will feature nearly 1,000 booths from over 450 domestic and international enterprises representing 21 countries and territories.
Product categories include apparel, home textiles, technical textiles and non-wovens, as well as textile processing and printing technologies. The event will host numerous major global brands, including Thomas Mason by Albini 1876, Murata Machinery Ltd, Yagi & Co Ltd, Tamurakoma & Co Ltd, IDOLE Trading, Alumo AG, Thomas Clifford Ltd, and CoolisT Life Technology Co Ltd.
According to Mr. Vu Ba Phu, Director General of the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under Ministry of Industry and Trade, VIATT 2026 aims to boost the development of the domestic textile industry, upgrade production technology, enhance sustainability, and expand the technical textile sector. It serves as a prime opportunity for international businesses to tap into the growth potential of the Vietnamese and ASEAN markets, while helping local firms connect effectively with global buyers.
In line with the objectives of a circular economy and the transition to green energy, VIATT 2026 will continue to provide a high-value networking platform for businesses committed to sustainable development via the Econogy Hub. This dedicated showcase features eco-friendly materials, sustainable production processes, and international certification standards. The platform aligns with Vietnam’s goal of building a circular textile economy by 2050, focusing on innovations such as organic fibers, recycled yarns, and eco-friendly dyeing technologies.
VIATT 2026 will debut a specialized zone for Textile Chemicals and Dyes. This area will introduce additives for chemical recycling, fiber production, finishing, surface coating, and pretreatment chemicals for weaving and knitting, alongside a wide range of dyes and pigments.
Parallel to sustainability initiatives, the exhibition will expand its Inno-Digital Solutions zone. This area brings together cutting-edge technologies that optimize design, production, and supply chain management—ranging from AI-powered pattern simulation to advanced automation systems. These solutions are expected to enhance the operational capacity of Vietnam's textile industry, opening doors to new markets and high-tech transformation.
Following its successful debut in 2025, the Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design (AiDLab) will return to VIATT 2026 with its advanced WiseEye fabric inspection technology. This solution enables the automatic detection, classification, and evaluation of defects in textile materials.
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