The 32nd Textile Asia Exhibition 2026 opened at the Lahore Expo Centre with strong international participation, bringing together industry leaders, investors and buyers from around the world to explore opportunities in Pakistan’s textile sector, 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Sunday.
Held with the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), the exhibition is regarded as South Asia’s largest showcase of textile, garment machinery and digital technologies.
The event attracted significant attention from foreign investors, particularly from China, who expressed keen interest in investment and business collaboration within Pakistan’s textile industry.
More than 2,000 global brands and over 425 companies are taking part in the exhibition. Delegations from more than eight countries, including China, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and Russia, are participating in the event.
Organisers said Textile Asia 2026 has evolved into an effective international platform for showcasing advanced machinery, digital technologies, value-added textile products and initiatives aimed at boosting exports.
The exhibition is expected to facilitate business networking, technology transfer and commercial partnerships between local and international stakeholders.
A key feature of the event is the Eco Textile Conference 2.0, where participants are discussing green manufacturing, renewable energy, the circular economy and emerging global industry trends.
The conference aims to promote sustainable practices and encourage innovation within the textile sector.
Foreign exhibitors described the exhibition as an important global platform for investment, technological advancement and industrial cooperation in Pakistan.
They noted that the event provides opportunities for businesses to strengthen partnerships and explore new markets.