400 brands gather for textile industry exhibition in Vietnam
VOV.VN - The 2026 Vietnam International Textile and Garment Industry Exhibition (VTG) opened in Ho Chi Minh City on October 14, attracting 400 brands across 610 booths from 11 nations to showcase smart manufacturing technologies, automation and green transition solutions for the textile and footwear industries.
VTG 2026 is being held alongside three specialised events – the Vietnam International Footwear Machinery and Materials Exhibition (VFM 2026), the Vietnam International Textile and Apparel Accessories Exhibition (VITATEX 2026), and the Vietnam International Dyeing and Chemical Industry Exhibition (DYECHEM 2026).
Together, the four exhibitions cover the production chain, from raw materials and textile dyeing to garment and footwear manufacturing, giving businesses opportunities to explore new technologies, find partners and expand their supply chains.
Exhibitors are showcasing a wide range of equipment, including sewing machines, computerised embroidery machines, digital printing systems and quality-testing equipment designed to improve productivity, reduce material waste and enhance manufacturing precision. Other exhibits are functional fabrics, natural fibres, traceable materials and environmentally friendly dyeing chemicals to help businesses meet green transition requirements and improve supply chain transparency.
In the footwear sector, new technologies span multiple production stages, from material processing and moulding to sole bonding and finished-product inspection, with a focus on boosting productivity and meeting international quality standards.
Pham Xuan Hong, chairman of the Association of Textile Garment and Fashion in Ho Chi Minh City said Vietnam’s textile and garment industry faced growing pressure to improve productivity and product quality while meeting international environmental standards, making faster technological innovation increasingly important.
According to Vietnam Customs, Vietnam’s textile and garment exports reached US$30.32 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 1.9% year on year. The modest growth highlights the need for the industry to move beyond cost-based competition by improving productivity and quality and increasing value addition.
Hanoi to host international textile and garment industry exhibition
The HanoiTex & HanoiFabric 2026 International Exhibition on Textile and Garment Industry, Equipment, Materials and Fabrics is scheduled to take place from October 21-23 at the International Exhibition Centre in Hanoi.
