19th international textile and apparel exhibition
Under the banner of the 19th Industry-wide Textile and Apparel Exhibition Interfabric, the Russian and Eurasian light industry is attempting nothing less than a redefinition of itself. With the motto “Textile Industry 2026: Course on Sovereignty,” the event, running from March 17-19, 2026, positions itself as the strategic headquarters for an industry navigating a new economic reality.
The Ecosystem Unfolds
Interfabric is not a single exhibition but a multi-layered “living ecosystem” designed to cover the entire textile chain. The event is organized into specialized salons that allow professionals to navigate their specific interests:
- Fabric: The flagship salon uniting global and Russian leaders in textile production.
- TechTextile: Dedicated to technical textiles, composite materials, and polymers.
- TechMash: Showcasing equipment for the textile and apparel industry.
- HomeTextile: Featuring home textiles and interior design solutions.
- Fashion: A salon for ready-to-wear clothing, footwear, and accessories.
- Kids: Focusing on children’s and teen fashion.
This structure reflects a comprehensive ambition: to bring everyone under one roof, from raw material suppliers to finished garment manufacturers, from equipment vendors to fashion designers.
A Market of Scale and Opportunity
The numbers behind Interfabric speak to its dominance in the region. Recognized as the No. 1 textile exhibition in Russia and Eastern Europe, the event has grown exponentially from its first edition of 6,000 sqm to its current scale. The Spring 2026 exhibition is expected to draw tens of thousands of professionals across more than 30 thematic sessions. The event receives robust backing from key institutions, including the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, and the Russian Export Center — a testament to its strategic importance.
Previous editions have demonstrated the show’s commercial firepower. The Autumn 2025 exhibition featured 500+ exhibitors showcasing over 870 brands, attracting more than 16,000 professional visitors and resulting in over 7,000 signed contracts. Notably, around 200 Chinese exhibitors participated, with half of them being repeat participants — a clear indicator of sustained business value.
The Business Program: Forging the New Agenda
What truly sets Interfabric apart in 2026 is the intensity of its business program. Organizers describe it as “a tool for shaping a new industrial agenda, where business, the state, and science jointly create the future”. With over 30 thematic sessions across 8 key tracks, the program brings together top management, entrepreneurs, experts, and government officials.
The speaker lineup underscores the event’s strategic weight: representatives from the Federation Council, the State Duma, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Eurasian Economic Commission will sit alongside experts from Sberbank, the Higher School of Economics, and leading industry companies. International participation from India, China, and Turkey further broadens the perspective.
The agenda focuses on the pressing challenges of the moment: developing a consolidated strategy for sustainable development, strengthening international cooperation with CIS countries, and navigating the industry crisis through new partnerships. Discussions will explore mutually beneficial cooperation in global markets, the creation of cross-border ecosystems, and support for production and technological projects.
The China Factor
For international players, particularly Chinese manufacturers, Interfabric serves as a primary gateway to the Russian market. Multiple Chinese exhibition agencies actively recruit participants, citing the show’s unmatched ability to connect suppliers with Russian buyers. The exhibition scope for Chinese participants is broad, covering everything from basic fabrics (cotton, linen, silk, wool) to functional and technical textiles, accessories (zippers, buttons, ribbons), home textiles, and even finished garments.
The exhibition’s track record of high-level official attention — with visits from Russia’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, and State Duma representatives—signals to international exhibitors that this is a forum where business meets policy.
A Barometer of Sovereignty
As Russia pursues a course toward industrial sovereignty, events like Interfabric become critical barometers of progress. They measure not just the volume of trade, but the depth of new partnerships, the emergence of domestic capabilities, and the redrawing of supply chains. For the 15,000 industry professionals expected to gather at Crocus Expo this March, Interfabric 2026 is more than an exhibition—it is a strategic convening where the future of an industry is being actively constructed.
Key Details at a Glance:
- Event: 19th Interfabric 2026. Spring
- Dates: March 17-19, 2026
- Location: Crocus Expo IEC, Moscow, Russia
- Organizer: LegPromMedia LLC
- Key Salons: Fabric, TechTextile, TechMash, HomeTextile, Fashion, Kids
- Theme: “Textile Industry 2026: Course on Sovereignty”
- Audience: Manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, designers, government officials, international delegations
- Official Website: interfabric.ru
