HCM City to host international exhibition on textile materials

The exhibition is set to feature over 150 booths showcasing cutting-edge technologies from the nation’s printing and textile industry, as well as those from other countries and territories worldwide.

On display will be a range of smart garment production equipment, automated digital fabric printing machinery and materials, advanced embroidery devices and smart garment hanging systems, and printing and dyeing chemicals and auxiliaries.

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore plenty of advanced technologies, including Industry 4.0 and automation, which will in turn help the textile industry to continually enhance both productivity and quality.

Furthermore, visitors will have the chance to showcase smart garment production equipment, automatic digital printing machines, advanced embroidery systems, and meet industry experts as part of efforts to expand their international network.

Statistics released by the General Statistics Office of Vietnam revealed that last year Vietnamese textile exports reached approximately US$45 billion, marking a 5% growth compared to the previous year.

The Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) also reported that many companies had invested in new technologies, with over 30% of them applying Industry 4.0 and automation in production. In addition, 20% of textile companies in the country are actively carrying out sustainability initiatives, according to the Global Fashion Agenda.