Moscow International Textile and Light Industry Exhibition

The 65th edition of the Moscow International Textile and Light Industry Exhibition (Textillegprom), held in 2026, successfully took place from March 3 to 5 in Moscow. Co-organized by the Russian Textile Group and the Russian Light Industry Group, and jointly hosted with Techtextile, Textile Collection, the CJF Russian Children’s Fashion Association, Mir Detstva, and several other institutions, this event is the most significant annual platform for technological exchange and business matchmaking in the light industry and textile sectors across Russia and the CIS region.

In terms of exhibition scale, this year’s show brought together over 100 companies from 19 countries, including Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Germany, India, Italy, Kazakhstan, China, South Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Poland, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, the Czech Republic, and Japan. Covering the entire value chain of the light industry and textile sector, the exhibition featured six core zones—TEXTILLEGMASH (textile machinery), TECHNICAL TEXTILE AND RAW MATERIALS (industrial textiles and raw materials), APPAREL TEXTILE SALON (apparel textiles), HOME TEXTILE SALON (home textiles), GARMENT AND ACCESSORIES SALON (clothing and accessories), and BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS (business networking)—presenting a full spectrum of products, from production equipment and raw materials to finished apparel, home textiles, and various accessories. With an exhibition area of 22,000 square meters, the event is expected to attract more than 45,000 professional visitors.

The exhibitor lineup showcases international diversity. This edition drew textile and apparel enterprises from Russia as well as dozens of countries worldwide. On the domestic front, leading Russian brands such as FAIZA MARI TEX, AISHA HOME TEXTILE, NEFERTITI, and TRANSMETALL were all present; internationally, companies from China, Turkey, India, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Belarus, Brazil, Iran, and others actively participated, showcasing textile machinery, fabric and accessory suppliers, and ready-to-wear manufacturers. The Chinese pavilion was particularly vibrant, with numerous Chinese firms presenting functional fabrics and intelligent manufacturing solutions.

Exhibits highlight diverse innovations, with six zones covering the entire industry chain. The TEXTILLEGMASH zone showcased sewing, embroidery, die-cutting, wet‑heat treatment equipment, and automated solutions; the industrial textiles and raw materials section displayed natural and synthetic fibers, yarns, dyes, surfactants, and more; the apparel fabrics area witnessed notable growth, with a significant increase in knitted fabric producers and artificial fur manufacturers; the ready-to-wear zone gathered numerous brands, with exhibitors emphasizing a substantial rise in sellers from major e‑commerce platforms; the home textiles zone brought together manufacturers from multiple countries, presenting a comprehensive range of bedding, blankets, towels, and other household textiles; and the business communications zone attracted associations, research institutes, logistics providers, financial services, media, and other supporting enterprises.

A rich array of concurrent events. During the exhibition, business programs were organized, featuring more than ten specialized zones and inviting nearly 500 industry experts to deliver technical presentations. These programs addressed key topics such as digital transformation in the textile industry, sustainable material applications, trends in the Russian light industry market, and industry standards and regulations. For the first time, the exhibition also hosted an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding marketing innovations among participating companies, with winners hailing from both domestic and international exhibitors.

Strong response from exhibitors and the industry. Furkat Kayumov, General Manager of FAIZA MARI TEX, noted that his company has been partnering with the exhibition for four years without interruption, consistently securing new customers and fresh orders after each participation. The event even prompted an upgrade to the company’s production layout—by January 2025, they had added a yarn-twisting workshop and are currently preparing to launch production lines for waffle‑weave and terry‑cloth bathrobes, with plans to hire an additional 210 employees. Abdusamad Mavlyanov, General Manager of NEFERTITI, which made its debut as an independent exhibitor, stated that the show effectively reached target audiences such as hotel suppliers, sports clubs, and spa centers, generating numerous potential collaboration opportunities. He also highlighted the organizers’ comprehensive support, which ensured a smooth inaugural experience. Diana Abdurakhmanova, Export Director at AISHA HOME TEXTILE, remarked that her company has participated in the exhibition for ten years, and this edition yielded results beyond expectations—gaining a wealth of new customer leads while existing clients placed additional orders. With visitor traffic consistently at capacity, the company plans to boost daily production capacity to 36 tons. Marina Novikova, Deputy General Manager of TRANSMETALL, a seasoned exhibitor with 15 years of experience, emphasized the exhibition’s strategic location in Moscow, which facilitates face-to-face interactions between customers and distributors, making it an essential platform for maintaining partnerships and launching new products.