International Apparel and Textile Fair (IATF), the industry’s biggest showcase platform in the region, the go to sourcing hub for fabrics, textile, apparels and more, with exhibitors from 14countries has expanded to offer greater and richer variety than ever in its 10^th edition.

This edition, about 110 exhibitors, some new and many of our past exhibitors, hadset up their booth, showcasing the latest trends, colors, creations and designs. As usual, IATF has set up a platform bringing together manufacturers and their agents along with some of the most influential buyers and designers of the MENA region. The event also proved to be one of the best means to connect and network with industry professionals, create long and promising professional relationships and giving all exhibitors an opportunity to expand their business boundaries. The show hosted some new and many of the past exhibitors who brought in their fashion trends to the Middle East. The exhibitors travelled from Turkey, China, Japan, Australia, Peru, India and so on to name a few.

With the ninthedition,IATFhas had significant increase of 44% in attendance of visitors and 27% increase in exhibitors.The show has once again proven to remove all regional blocks by attractingaround 3,000 buyers who were mainly from the UAE and GCC region. While a number of visitors came from Kuwait,Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain, other buyers came from all across Asia, Africa, Europe, USA and Australia.UAE ranks as the third largest country in terms of textile exports, making IATF a definite show of the industry for the region. IATF continues to prove itself as the one-stop platform to showcase the latest developments and emerging technology for the apparel and textile industry.

The trade show organized by Nihalani Events Management (NEM), the fair has only been growing ever since its inception in 2014 by the founding team. However, during the period of the 9^thedition, the team of IATF faced a setback with the sudden demise of Mr. Dilip Nihalani, the show director and founder of IATF. But to keep Mr. Dilip’s legacy on, the team worked extra hard to keep the spirit of the show alive and not affectit in any manner. And as the saying goes, the show must go on, the 11^th edition of IATF is to take place on the 4^th, 5^th& 6^th November. 2019.

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