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SI SPOSAITALIA COLLEZIONI

SI SPOSAITALIA COLLEZIONI

Milan, Italy
21 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2026
the MICAM

the MICAM

Milan, Italy
22 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2026
European Bridal Week

European Bridal Week

Essen, Germany
28 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2026
Texprocess

Texprocess

Frankfurt am Main, Germany
21 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2026
Expo Riva Schuh

Expo Riva Schuh

Riva Del Garda, Italy
13 Jun 2026 - 16 Jun 2026
Pitti Immagine Uomo

Pitti Immagine Uomo

Florence, Italy
16 Jun 2026 - 19 Jun 2026
Pitti Immagine Bimbo

Pitti Immagine Bimbo

Florence, Italy
24 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2026
Pitti Immagine Filati

Pitti Immagine Filati

Florence, Italy
24 Jun 2026 - 26 Jun 2026
DFD Dusseldorf

DFD Dusseldorf

Düsseldorf, Germany
22 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2026
Who's Next

Who's Next

Paris, France
5 Sep 2026 - 7 Sep 2026
Interfiliere

Interfiliere

Paris, France
5 Sep 2026 - 7 Sep 2026
Heimtextil

Heimtextil

Frankfurt am Main, Germany
12 Jan 2027 - 15 Jan 2027
TV TecStyle Visions

TV TecStyle Visions

Stuttgart, Germany
3 Feb 2027 - 5 Feb 2027
YIWU KNITTING PRODUCTS

YIWU KNITTING PRODUCTS

Yiwu, China
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YIWU FAIR

YIWU FAIR

Yiwu, China
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Clothing

What is the apparel/clothing sector?

The apparel/clothing sector is a time-honoured, innovative and beneficial sector focused on apparel. It is one of the primary segments of the apparel industry. It includes wares such as clothing, accessories, and textiles. Also, it comprises product-related services. Among them are manufacturing, sales, distribution, repair, tailoring, and marketing. It is a sector with an extensive inter-sectoral network. It is due to the comprehensive use of clothing. The sector is linked to industries such as fashion, sports, health, and construction. Additionally, it is connected to the chemical, jewellery, clocks, eyewear, and leather sectors. It is also one of the most time-honoured due to clothing having an extensive history.

Is the sector of high value?

The segment is among the most high-revenue economic sectors. For instance, according to several sources, it has recently reached a market value of $1.84 trillion. It is due to its extensive network and the significance of its wares. This results in the industry spanning over 425,000 enterprises and employing between 300 and 430 million professionals. It is also a sector with a high emphasis on innovation. This is because of the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest challenges. The examples include implementing new manufacturing methods and fabrics.

Where does the industry present its innovations?

Often, presenting novel solutions occurs during trade expositions. These are hosted within countries with time-honoured links to the sector. Such include the Italian Republic, the French Republic, and the United Kingdom. They also feature the Federative Republic of Germany. Often, such trade expositions attract tens of thousands of participants. They occur every six months, once a year, or every two years.