allfashion sourcing 2025
Empowering the Textile & Fashion Industry
A business oriented marketplace for the textile and fashion industry, combining African creativity, design and manufacturing with international sourcing options.
This premier event celebrates the dynamic and evolving fashion and textile industry in South Africa and beyond.
Allfashion Sourcing Cape Town invites local and international textile and fashion stakeholders, offering a comprehensive platform to showcase services, garments, manufactured products, and technological innovations spanning the entire supply chain.
The event aims to attract professionals from across the globe, fostering vibrant networking opportunities for manufacturers, industry associations, organizations, SSMEs, and high-end designers to connect, exchange ideas, and collaborate.
As the global fashion industry contributes over 2.1 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually, the demand for sustainable practices has never been greater. Africa is stepping up, driving transformative change in the textile and fashion sectors. South Africa plays a pivotal role in this movement, promoting renewable energy in manufacturing, innovative recycling and upcycling solutions, as well as ethical production practices.
The rising global sustainable fashion market, projected to grow to $9.81 billion by 2025, emphasize the opportunity for Africa to redefine its role in the industry. Through initiatives that prioritize eco-consciousness and circularity, Africa is not only fostering economic growth but also preserving its rich cultural heritage. South Africa’s contributions, alongside those of other nations, are positioning the continent as a hub for sustainable innovation.
Allfashion Sourcing Cape Town is more than just an exhibition—it is a platform for celebrating Africa’s growing leadership in sustainability. By showcasing advancements in sustainable manufacturing, circular design, and innovative technologies, the event plays a vital role in shaping the future of the global textile and fashion industry.
Together, we are redefining the standards for a conscious, ethical, and thriving fashion ecosystem that balances environmental responsibility with economic empowerment.
Unlock Full Access to Textile & Fashion — All Under One Roof!
allfashion sourcing Cape Town is a business oriented market place for the textile and fashion industry, combining African creativity, design and manufacturing with international sourcing options.
Owned by Messe Frankfurt, the third largest trade fair company in the world with operations in over 50 countries and the global leader in textile fairs. Messe Frankfurt organises over 134 trade fairs around the world with over 90,000 exhibitors and roughly 3.5m visitors. allfashion sourcing Cape Town supplements Messe Frankfurt’s current portfolio of textile related trade shows under the umbrella of their ‘Texpertise Network’.
For more info, please visit https://texpertisenetwork.messefrankfurt.com
Categories
Fabrics
We aim to showcase a diverse range of fabric options, with a focus on natural fabrics such as cotton, linen, hemp, and silk. We are also excited to develop a dedicated Denim Pavilion, attracting key players in the denim industry to showcase innovative and sustainable denim solutions. With these product groups on display, we are positioning the event to attract an audience of fabric buyers, textile manufacturers, and designers looking for high-quality, sustainable fabric solutions.
Fashion
Our goal is to present a curated selection of fashion and accessories sourced from across the African continent, showcasing the vibrant creativity and craftsmanship of local designers. The fashion product group highlights a diverse range of apparel, including casual wear, formal wear, activewear, tailored clothing, swimwear, intimate wear, workwear, uniforms, and children’s clothing. It also features sports and leisurewear, offering exhibitors a platform to showcase innovative designs, high-quality materials, and functional solutions tailored to market demands.
Components & Accessories
Includes fasteners such as zippers, buttons, hooks, and snaps, as well as finishers like trims, labels, patches, and embellishments. These components play a critical role in both functionality and aesthetics, offering solutions for high-quality garment finishing and creative design.
Technology and Innovation
With a strategic focus on cutting-edge advancements in technology and sustainable practices, Allfashion Sourcing Cape Town provides an ideal platform for showcasing processes, and production methods aimed at efficiency, eco-friendliness, and ethical manufacturing. We aim to attract advanced production machinery as well as IT systems that support sustainable manufacturing processes.
Sustainability
Sustainability is a key focus for Allfashion Sourcing Cape Town 2025, and we are committed to offer a platform where eco-conscious solutions take centre stage. Highlighting a diverse range of exhibitors who are focused on sustainable production practices, such as eco-friendly fabrics, responsible sourcing, and circular economy models.
Leather
As part of our vision for Allfashion Sourcing Cape Town 2025, we plan to attract exhibitors who specialize in the African leather industry. This product group will showcase a range of leather goods, from footwear and handbags to belts, gloves, and artisanal accessories. Africa’s growing leather sector is known for its craftsmanship and sustainable practices, and we aim to highlight this expertise at the event, showcasing the continent’s strength in producing high-quality, eco-conscious leather goods.
Fashion Accessories
We are eager to develop a strong fashion accessories segment, featuring items such as jewelry, handbags, scarves, and other stylish additions to complete fashion collections. Our goal is to attract exhibitors offering high-quality, locally produced accessories that complement the broader fashion landscape.
Textile Care
We recognize the growing need for textile care solutions within Africa’s textile industry. At Allfashion Sourcing Cape Town, we aim to feature exhibitors that provide cutting-edge textile and cotton care products, including laundry solutions, fabric treatments, and other specialized services. This segment will address the industry's increasing demand for efficient, eco-friendly products that enhance the longevity of textiles and contribute to sustainable practices.
Services
Services related to the textile and fashion industries are essential for driving efficiency and improving supply chain management. Allfashion Sourcing Cape Town plans to attract service providers offering specialized IT solutions, logistics, transportation, and other essential services for manufacturers and designers.
Home Textiles and Décor
In 2025, we are introducing a brand-new Home Textiles and Décor category. This will include soft furnishings, decorative accents, and other home décor products. Our ambition is to attract a pavilion of exhibitors specializing in these items, offering a range of design solutions to meet the growing demand for quality and unique home textiles.
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