Eventos TMA (International Textile Machinery Exhibition) – Global

Event focused on: technical textiles, nonwovens, industrial innovation and advanced solutions for sectors such as automotive, construction, protection, industrial and more. The event focuses on a vision of new applications and materials.

The fair provides an opportunity to meet manufacturers, engineers, industrial buyers and product developers seeking technical textile solutions; an opportunity to position oneself in high value-added niches.

They conduct technical conferences, specialized seminars and guided tours that address innovation, regulations and applications of technical textiles.

https://techtextil-north-america.us.messefrankfurt.com/us/en.html

Date: 4-6 August 2026

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.A.

B2B fair of machinery and technology for the apparel/textile industry, focused on smart manufacturing, co-located with other events of the regional ecosystem. Aimed at companies seeking production improvements, automation, efficiency (more "operation" than sales). Relevant event to see smart manufacturing solutions and suppliers; and evaluate good regional benchmarking (South Asia).

https://www.inmacworldexpo.com/

Date: August 5-7, 2026

Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Fair focused on textiles (cotton, laces, knits, functional, sustainable, etc.) attended by buyers from the U.S. and other markets. This edition focuses more on purchases for next year's Spring/Summer, replenishment and assortment adjustments, more commercial and "buying-driven" brands participate. Many define it as a more tactical event, as it is more oriented to specific purchases and to close product lines. In addition, according to data from last year's edition, many buyers focused on the following in smaller MOQs and interest in topics such as dropshipping.

https://www.magicfashionevents.com/en/
Date: 10-12 August 2026

Location: Las Vegas, USA

The Apparel Sourcing Show (APSS) is the only trade show in Central America dedicated specifically to the apparel and textile industry in the DR-CAFTA region. It is held in Guatemala City and brings together in one place the entire supply chain cluster: yarn, textiles, inputs, machinery, specialized services. For exhibiting companies, APSS is a strategic showcase to display production capacities, certifications and value propositions to international buyers, brands and retailers interested in exploring or consolidating suppliers in Guatemala and the region. For visitors, it offers a comprehensive exhibition floor with a regional supply of inputs and manufacturing.

https://vestex.com.gt/apparel-sourcing-show-2025/

Date: August 11-13, 2026

Location: Guatemala City, Guatemala

Large fair of the textile and apparel industry in Brazil, with a strong component of technology, machinery, inputs and industrial solutions (more "productivity and investment" than purchase of garments). Aimed at companies with modernization plans (weaving, finishing, clothing), suppliers of inputs and those seeking regional benchmarks.

https://febratex.com.br/

Date: August 18-21, 2026

Location:Parque Vila Germanica, Brazil