Who should exhibit?
Manufacturers and suppliers of:
- Apparel including menswear, womenswear and childrenswear
- Denim garments and textiles
- Fashion brands and labels
- Clothing fabrics, Home textiles and made-ups
- Footwear, bags, belts, hosiery and Leather garments
- Fashion accessories and jewellery
- Technical/Industrial textiles, garments and footwear
- Work wear and Promotional clothing
- Interlinings, trims, fasteners, thread and yarn
- IT solutions and CAD systems
- Sewing machinery, auxiliaries, components and chemicals
- Training, education and consulting, Inspection services
- Display products, Labels and printing
Why exhibit?
- Network with hundreds of regional and international industry professionals as
- Source Africa has become the Pan-African annual event for African manufacturers
- Meet with regional and international buyers from some of the world’s biggest retailers
- Find out about the latest industry trends
- Explore intra-regional trade and form new business relationships
- Generate media exposure for your company
- Launch new products into the industry
Benefits of Exhibiting at allfashion sourcing Cape Town 2025
1. Business Matchmaking Service
A key feature of allfashion sourcing Cape Town is our Business Matchmaking Service, designed to facilitate meaningful connections across the industry. Exhibitors and attendees can schedule targeted one-on-one meetings with potential business partners, buyers, and suppliers, ensuring a productive and impactful experience.
2. Fashion Shows
The Fashion Shows offer exhibitors and designers an exclusive platform to unveil their latest collections. The AFS runway provides a glimpse into emerging trends and creative designs, showcasing the dynamic diversity of our exhibitors. This offering includes production, models, makeup, and stylists, at no additional cost to participants.
Runway slots are limited, so please express your interest early to secure a space.
3. Strategic Location
Cape Town, voted the Best City in the World for 2025, is the ideal location. With its vibrant cultural scene, world-class infrastructure, and stunning natural beauty, Cape Town offers exhibitors and attendees a unique environment to connect, collaborate, and enjoy a memorable event experience.
4. Access to South Africa’s Growing Textile and Fashion Market
South Africa plays a critical role in the textile and fashion industry in Africa, with a growing middle-income society creating huge demand for fashion products. Exhibiting at Allfashion Sourcing Cape Town positions your brand at the heart of this expanding market.
5. Networking Opportunities with Key Industry Stakeholders
Connect with a diverse range of industry professionals, including buyers, manufacturers, designers, and suppliers. Allfashion Sourcing Cape Town, unique in its offering, provides a platform for building new partnerships and expanding your network within the South African and African textile and fashion industries.
6. Showcase Innovation and new Technology
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.
Tap into the rising demand for sustainable fashion and manufacturing, especially from buyers and investors looking to make a positive impact.
7. Access to Africa’s Textile and Fashion Supply Chain
We aim to attract exhibitors from across the entire textile and fashion supply chain, covering raw materials, garment manufacturing, technology providers, and distribution channels. This enables exhibitors to expand sourcing opportunities and create new partnerships that can enhance their business.
8. Leverage the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
The implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents great opportunity for international businesses to engage with African counterparts. Allfashion Sourcing Cape Town offers a platform to connect buyers and suppliers who are looking to expand within this new trade framework.
9. The Fringe Program will feature a series of dynamic panel discussions, exhibitor fashion shows, trend talks, and our Young Designer Competition. This program provides opportunities for learning, exposure, and creative engagement with the latest trends, insights, and emerging talents in the fashion industry. This year, we will dedicate a day to retailers and buyers to share insights on their specific demands from exhibitors, offering a deeper understanding of market needs and enhancing business opportunities.
10. Attracting a Diverse International Audience
With a diverse variety of exhibitors and increased local participation, we can attract an international audience that includes buyers, retailers, and other industry stakeholders. Allfashion Sourcing Cape Town provides a prime opportunity to showcase your brand and connect with global professionals interested in expanding their reach in Africa.
11. Guiding Industry Demand
Allfashion Sourcing Cape Town is committed to responding to the growing demands of the textile and fashion industries. We have curated key product groups that address the import and export needs of the sector, ensuring targeted engagement and focused opportunities for all participants.