“IATF 2025 is more than just a trade fair; it’s the region’s ultimate sourcing destination, bringing together the world’s top exhibitors under one roof,” said Bhavna Nihalani, Founder and Show Director of IATF. The 20th edition of the International Apparel & Textile Fair (IATF) unfolded across Halls 6 and 7 at the Dubai World Trade Centre from November 17-19, cementing its role as the Gulf’s premier B2B fashion trade sourcing fair and a cornerstone of the region’s sourcing calendar.
The inauguration ceremony featured H.E. Butti Saeed Al Ghandi, Vice Chairman of the Dubai World Trade Centre, and Mr. Mahir Julfar, Executive Vice President of the Dubai World Trade Centre. Their esteemed presence underscored Dubai’s growing prominence as a global hub for fashion trade, connecting continents, industries, and ideas through innovation and commerce.
The event saw participation from leading markets including France, Australia, the UK, Turkey, the USA, Spain, Japan, Russia, Portugal, and Italy. With over 400 exhibitors and more than 5,722 buyers from the GCC and European regions, IATF 2025 marked one of its strongest editions to date. Notably, China and India sent the largest international delegations, highlighting IATF’s expanding influence across Asia and beyond.
Exhibitors from more than 30 countries, including Poland, Taiwan, South Africa, Ethiopia, Hong Kong, Thailand, and South Korea, presented a global panorama of textile and fashion innovation. National pavilions from HEPC (India), GIZET (Ethiopia), China, and Kyrgyzstan showcased regional excellence, reinforcing the fair’s global significance.
For the first time, the debut of Moda Sole and Accessories transformed IATF into a complete sourcing ecosystem, featuring over 70 dedicated booths showcasing footwear, handbags, laces, trims, and premium accessories. Buyers and exhibitors alike praised the pavilion for its trend-forward innovations and carefully curated product selection, reinforcing that IATF offers an experience no digital platform or fragmented sourcing trip can replicate.
The Hosted Buyers Program further amplified IATF’s role facilitating over 1000+ meetings between exhibitors and key regional buyers. This year, the program hosted buyers, representing leading retail groups, sourcing offices, and distributors across the GCC, India, and European Regions. The curated matchmaking initiative enabled meaningful business connections and fostered long-term sourcing relationships.
“The 20th edition of IATF solidifies its role as the Gulf’s largest and most influential international B2B fashion trade fair. This event has evolved into a comprehensive sourcing ecosystem, offering buyers a seamless pathway to discover fashion, textiles, and accessories across the full product chain. With IATF, regional and international buyers no longer need to look elsewhere, everything they need for strategic sourcing is gathered under one roof, making it the definitive destination for global fashion trade,” said Bhavna Nihalani, reflecting on the fair’s transformative impact.
With participation expanding across continents and increasing brand confidence, IATF 2025 once again demonstrated why Dubai remains the creative epicenter for global fashion trade, bridging continents, industries, and ideas through commerce and creativity.
The 21st edition of the International Apparel & Textile Fair will return to the Dubai World Trade Centre, Halls 3 & 4, from May 18-20, 2026, inviting menswear, womenswear, and kidswear manufacturers, producers, and designers to explore a new chapter in sourcing, sustainability, and style.
Bookings are now open! With the floor plan live and spots filling fast, only limited spaces remain for exhibitors. Secure your place today and be part of the Gulf’s premier B2B fashion sourcing event.
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