October 23, 2024, in Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam has quickly emerged as one of the major global manufacurers of textiles in recent years, securing its third-place export ranking behind Bangladesh and China[1]. The nation’s booming textile industry, which has its roots in the artistry of silk textiles and is now embracing a wide range of contemporary textile manufacturing, has enormous development opportunities for both local and foreign enterprises. The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) will return from February 26–28, 2025, with a renewed emphasis on promoting sustainability and digital transformation in an effort to capitalise on the potential in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
About 7,000 businesses and over three million individuals are employed in Vietnam’s textile and apparel industry, which uses 80% of its production capacity for exports and 20% for local consumption [2]. A stable political climate, competent workers, and well-established logistical networks all contribute to progress. As Vietnam’s textile industry develops, a number of significant trends are shaping its future course, indicating a greater focus on sustainability and technical innovation. These developments are also creating new possibilities for buyers and exhibitors along the value chain at Vietnam’s extensive textile exhibition.
VIATT reflects key trends influencing Vietnam’s textile market.
While many international brands manufacture in Vietnam and have pledged to the “Fashion Industry Charter on Climate Action” to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, more Vietnamese businesses are embracing eco-friendly materials like organic cotton, recycled polyester, and Tencel[3].
To further advance sustainable initiatives in the domestic and international textile industry, VIATT 2025 will introduce Econogy Hub, a dedicated platform for innovative, eco-friendly suppliers and service providers to connect with like-minded visitors. The show’s other new Texpertise Econogy features will include the Econogy Finder, an independent verification tool to help sustainable exhibitors effectively communicate their green credentials, and Econogy Talks, the overarching category for eco-focused seminars, forums, and product presentations.
Apart from sustainability, the Vietnamese textile industry is also embracing advanced technologies in design and manufacturing. The launch of the fair’s Innovation & Digital Solutions Zone will provide a centralised platform for exhibitors to showcase innovations such as 3D printing, AI-driven design, and digital printing, which enable manufacturers to boost efficiency and customise products to meet specific market demands.
As well as the introduction of two new product zones, the India Pavilion, organised by The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL), will also make its debut at VIATT 2025. Additionally, the Japan and Taiwan Pavilions have confirmed their return, with the Japan Pavilion recognised by VIATT’s visitors as a standout showcase within Southeast Asia’s textile fair landscape. Overall, the fair will feature a diverse range of exhibitors across apparel, home textiles, and technical textiles, with many showcasing innovative and sustainable products. Highlighted exhibitors in each sector include:
Apparel fabrics, yarns & fibres and garments
- Alumo AG (Switzerland): with over a century of expertise, this STeP by OEKO-TEX-certified company creates high-quality cotton shirting fabrics utilised by leading shirt designers. The company is dedicated to maintaining the art of weaving, ensuring that each fabric is finely crafted.
- Wynist Retail Solutions (Taiwan): committed to sustainability, Wynist focuses on recycling and upcycling post-consumer and agricultural waste, transforming raw materials such as coffee grounds and textile waste into products with practical, on-trend industry applications.
Home & contract textiles
- Sigma Vietnam Industrial (Vietnam): specialising in home textiles, the company’s innovative range of products includes bedding, curtains, and upholstery fabrics. It integrates traditional craftsmanship with modern design, ensuring that its offerings meet both aesthetic and functional needs.
- Coolist Life Technology (China): the leading bio-based polyurethanes solutions and applications enterprise announced a new technology in 2024, that utilises captured carbon dioxide combined with bio-based polyol, to create a new generation of bio-based and bio-degradable foam.
Technical textiles, nonwovens, and textile technologies
- Ultra Tech Asia (USA): as a leader in advanced textile solutions, the company offers innovative nonwoven materials for various applications, such as medical, automotive, and personal care, designed to meet the rising demand for high-performance textiles in diverse industries.
- JB ECOTEX Limited (India): one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of high-quality recycled polyester staple fibre (RPSF) and rPET Flakes, the company has transformed millions of used plastic bottles into superior-grade, eco-friendly products. Since its inception, the company has maintained a zero liquid discharge policy, and 50% of its power is generated from renewable resources.
The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE), covering the entire textile industry value chain. For more details on this fair, please visit www.viatt.com.vn or contact viatt@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com.
VIATT will be held from 26 – 28 February 2025.