Vietnam's textile and apparel sector comprises approximately 7,000 companies and employs over three million workers, with 80% of production capacity used for export and 20% for domestic consumption[2]. Progress is aided by well-developed logistics networks, skilled labour and a stable political environment.

Major trends shaping Vietnam's textile market reflected at VIATT

More Vietnamese enterprises are adopting eco-friendly materials, including organic cotton, recycled polyester, and Tencel, while numerous global brands manufacture in Vietnam, and have committed to the "Fashion Industry Charter on Climate Action", aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050[3].

To further advance sustainable initiatives in the domestic and international textile industry, VIATT 2025 will introduce Econogy Hub, a dedicated platform for innovative, eco-friendly suppliers and service providers to connect with like-minded visitors. The show’s other new Texpertise Econogy features will include the Econogy Finder, an independent verification tool to help sustainable exhibitors effectively communicate their green credentials, and Econogy Talks, the overarching category for eco-focused seminars, forums, and product presentations.

The Vietnamese textile industry is also embracing advanced technologies in design and manufacturing

The launch of the fair’s Innovation & Digital Solutions Zone will provide a centralised platform for exhibitors to showcase innovations such as 3D printing, AI-driven design, and digital printing, which enable manufacturers to boost efficiency and customise products to meet specific market demands.

As well as the introduction of two new product zones, the India Pavilion, organised by The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL), will also make its debut at VIATT 2025. Additionally, the Japan and Taiwan Pavilions have confirmed their return, with the Japan Pavilion recognised by VIATT’s visitors as a standout showcase within Southeast Asia's textile fair landscape.

The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE).

• [1] “Biggest Textile Exporters Countries Statistics”, May 2024, TradeImex, https://www.tradeimex.in/blogs/biggest-textile-exporter (Retrieved: September 2024)

• [2] Exploring Investment Opportunities in Vietnam's Textile & Garment Industry, including its current status, business climate, market insights, and investment opportunities”, August 2024, Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) (Retrieved: September 2024)

• [3] “FDI, Export Targets to Propel Sustainability Adoption in Vietnam’s Garment and Textile Sector”, July 2024, Vietnam Briefing

Other upcoming shows:

• DS Printech China 11 – 13 November 2024, Guangzhou

• Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition / Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition / Yarn Expo Spring 11 – 13 March 2025, Shanghai

• Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics / Yarn Expo Shenzhen 11 – 13 June 2025, Shenzhen (Futian)

• Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition 20 – 22 August 2025, Shanghai

• Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition / Yarn Expo Autumn 2 – 4 September 2025, Shanghai

• Cinte Techtextil China 3 – 5 September 2025, Shanghai