From November 21st to 23rd, 2023, Ptak Warsaw Expo became the international center for the development of the textile industry, all thanks to the 9th edition of Fast Textile, the most dynamically growing trade fair in this part of Europe.

The anticipated reduction in inflation, the gradual return of consumers to active shopping, and the revival of sales provide a positive outlook for the Polish branch of the textile industry in the coming months. The portfolio of domestic and foreign orders in 2023 has increased, contributing to the dynamism of the sector’s development. An event that recently sparked discussions about changes in the industry and its prospects was Fast Textile, whose 9th edition took place from November 21st to 23rd at Ptak Warsaw Expo.

Discussions about the future of the textile industry during Fast Textile

The international textile trade fair, Fast Textile, initiated discussions about significant changes affecting the sector. During the Textile Industry Congress, experts discussed, among other things, textile materials in footwear, including specialized footwear (for people with diabetes, sensitive feet). This lecture was delivered by Tetiana Paruzel and Joanna Kwiecień from the Center for Footwear Materials, Dyed and Food Products. Edyta Sulak from the Center for Digitization of Technology and Prototype Solutions spoke about the green and digital transformation of the textile industry, while Piotr Kantor (Department of Certification of Textile and Leather Products Textil-Cert) addressed the issue of the OEKO-TEX certificate. The conference deliberations were concluded by Anna Pinar from the Textile Center with a lecture titled “The sector of professional clothing production – methods of management and product quality in the rental system.”
The current topics, industry experts, and extensive discussions after the lectures – all these factors made Fast Textile educationally world-class.

Negotiations and Networking at Fast Textile

Fast Textile became one of the industry leaders also by focusing on extensive networking. A carefully selected group of event participants, a clientele focused on investments and seeking the most advantageous business solutions, made contract negotiations easier and more effective.

International opportunities opened up for participants. Once again, the event hosted foreign contractors, enabling Polish companies to enter new markets. The event was attended by 11,752 visitors from Poland and 1,451 visitors from abroad.

Among the exhibitors were, for example, KSM, SEMACO, Metaks, Yaman, LINEXIM, Quality Textiles, OROX, ZELAL, OrdaTekstil, KAMILENA, Lama, and Bamboo.

Thus, Fast Textile provided participants with ample opportunities to establish new business relationships, build a network of contacts, and increase competitiveness in the market.

Sustainable development of the textile industry, a study of the professional path of clothing designers, a modern and ecological approach to the industry – these and other topics were discussed during the eighth edition of Fast Textile at Ptak Warsaw Expo. The success of this edition of the event is a great forecast for the next one!

The Fast Textile International Fair is the most important event of this kind in Europe. Year by year, both its range and its popularity increases among visitors. This is guaranteed by the theme of the event, adapted to the requirements of the industry, as well as the prestigious space of Ptak Warsaw Expo, which corresponds to the scale of the event.. This has contributed to the success of the eighth edition of Fast textile. It was visited by 12,110 participants who familiarized themselves with the offers of 276 exhibitors presenting their services on 25,000 m2.

Networking, education and new opportunities at Fast Textile

During Fast Textile, a conference devoted to the development of the industry was held. Ptak Warsaw Expo organized it in cooperation with the Łukasiewicz Research Network and the Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design.

The theme of the event oscillated around modern solutions and innovations. Dr. Iwona Masłowska-Lipowicz spoke about the additional functions of light industry materials as a response to the expectations of conscious users, and Dr. Anna Pinar about the industrial washing of protective clothing – the Eureka Project. Monika Szkopiecka and Master Engineer Witold Madaj spoke on their part about the capabilities of the Center of Biopolymers and Chemical Fibers in the field of forming fibrous products. A lecture on the professional path of a fashion designer was given by Andrzej Foder.

And who was among them? Manufacturers and distributors of fabrics and knitwear, accessories, home textiles, textile services, machinery, textile advertising, finished products, upholstery textiles, as well as representatives of industry media and managers of workshops, courses and training.

Thanks to this compilation, the fair was a platform for creative presentations and a suggestion for preparation of a more interesting, detailed offer, enriched with ready-made sample products and unconventional implementations.

We are preparing the next edition of Fast Textile

The Fast Textile fair was created out of the industry’s need for its development. We are pleased to inform you that we will be continuing this mission also in 2023. The ninth edition of the event will take place on November 21-23. It wouldn’t be possible without your growing interest, as well as positive opinions that result in an increasing number of participants. Thank you!

Hundreds of exhibitors presented their products and services, we were visited by thousands of industry clients to establish valuable business contacts, broaden their knowledge of the market and its trends. The past event gave the visitors and exhibitors an unrivaled platform for acquiring and exchanging business contacts from around the world, increasing the company’s organizational potential and building brand recognition on the market.

Visitors had the opportunity to visit the exclusive Trend Zone, National Pavilions, including Turkey, Netherlands, Uzbekistan, Russia, Czech Republic, Pakistan, Lithuania, Estonia, China, Ukraine, Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Great Britain, Greece, Belarus, Sweden, Denmark, Egypt, Iran, Romania, Taiwan, Ghana, Croatia, India and Belgium.

During this year’s edition, a wide range of textiles from around the world was presented. During the fair, special industry zones will be created: fabrics / knitted fabrics, accessories / accessories, yarns, machines, services, home textiles, media, as well as the Fast Fashion clothing zone and Advertising Textiles – advertising textiles.

On December 1, Mr. Tomasz Szypuła – president of Ptak Warsaw Expo, officially opened the Fast Textile fair, together with our guest of honor, Bakhrom Babaev – the ambassador of Uzbekistan in Poland.

On the second day, the conference of the Forum of Uzbekistan and Poland’s Relations was held, during which the speakers presented the results of international cooperation between the title countries, as well as the future benefits of further cooperation.

As part of the event, visitors had the opportunity to take part in workshops, specially selected for handicraft brands, organized by Huuft. The speakers revealed the secrets of running a business in the textile industry. Trainings during the three days of the fair focused, among others, on the most common mistakes made when creating a company and how to avoid them.

Ptak Warsaw Expo is characterized not only by the scale of our fair, but also by attention to detail and diligence in the performance of our work. The 7th edition of Fast Textile was an undoubted example of this and another success on our list. We would like to thank everyone who appeared! We are glad that our customers have left the halls with signed contracts and are richer in the most up-to-date knowledge about the market and its trends and innovations.

See you next year.

The International Textile Fair at Ptak Warsaw Expo is an event that has been the most important point in the calendar of specialists operating in the industry for several years. The idea that has guided the organization of the event from the very beginning is to create a platform for acquiring and exchanging business contacts from around the world, increasing the company’s organizational potential and building brand recognition on the market. The fair is an excellent opportunity to conduct direct talks with current and potential customers, as well as to introduce to the market and promote new products and services.

Fast Textile enables establishing commercial relations between entrepreneurs from various branches of the textile industry. It is the only venture of this type in Poland, modeled on the best world fairs. The event is a real celebration for the industry. Every year, the fair is visited by a large group of specialists as well as hobbyists looking for interesting solutions and products. The last edition was visited by over 30,000 guests from Poland and abroad, who, as every year, had the opportunity to get to know the offer of companies from all over the world.

The fair is a great place to invite your potential customer base and present your products. This is one of the few occasions when you can meet so many customers in such a short time.

The previous edition of Fast Textile enjoyed a huge turnout not only from visitors. The sixth edition of the event was attended by 450 exhibitors from Poland and abroad, who presented their rich product offer on a huge exhibition area. A large number of producers, distributors and the products they present have created a unique space for business development.

The guests who came to the next edition of the event will surely appreciate the opportunity to get acquainted with the full specification of the product they are interested in, as well as the opportunity to test new solutions. The huge space dedicated to the organization of the event allows exhibitors unlimited possibilities of presenting their offer.

Appropriate care for the visual impressions and aesthetics of the stand, as well as effective communication, especially before the start of the event, will certainly draw more attention of the event participants to your offer. By following the tips below, you will strengthen your participation in the fair and also save a lot of stress and money when organizing your stand.

Before participating in the fair, plan the concept of your stand. Think about what machines are most important to you – it will allow you to fully use the space and arrange the equipment of the stand.

Once you have the plan, it’s time to move on to the stand equipment. Its most important elements are:

Branding – the first element that visitors look for at the stand is a logo or company name. With the use of banners or – to enhance the effect – an LED screen on which you will display your flagship products or services.

Lighting – one of the most important elements of the stand, which will allow you to fully display the latest articles. The intelligent play of lights will definitely increase the attractiveness of your stand and product.

The floor – complements and emphasizes the aesthetics of your stand, which we can see in all trade fair centers around the world. Therefore, the cover of the stand area is obligatory at Ptak Warsaw Expo.

Power connection – imagine that you are about to get a new customer, but he needs to urgently use his phone, which is dead. Of course, you offer him a charger, but … you don’t have a connection at the stand. So, when asked if the electricity at the stand is important, we answer – of course!

A meeting place – the fair is tens of thousands of people and hundreds of attractions that generate a lot of noise. When planning your stand, remember about an elegant and well-equipped place to which you will invite potential contractors to make a deal.

The above few tips will surely help your company to achieve success at the fair. If you have questions and are looking for an idea for the implementation of your stand, browse our catalog and contact us – together we will create something special!

Attractions and activities

The stand must have substantive value, but in order to present it, visitors must be effectively gathered. The attractions you prepare will be of key importance here. Your brand ambassador presenting products, the possibility of active testing or awards for trade fair participants are just some of the ideas that will help distinguish your stand.

Also, do not forget about reliable human capital during fairs. Experts who go out to the client and attract him to the offer in an accessible way will be much more effective than one employee hidden in the depths of the exhibition.

Preparing new products is a great idea to involve and attract existing customers to the stand. We know from experience that all new products and premieres interest visitors the most. This is a great opportunity to refresh business relations with current partners and deepen cooperation.

Communication

All of the above elements make up the most important one – appropriate communication regarding the presence at the fair. As an organizer, we provide thousands of visitors and offer a wide range of pre-trade marketing collaboration using our channels. What we need to support you are announcements of attractions.

The fair is also a good place to invite the database of potential customers and present them face-to-face products. This is one of the few occasions when you can meet so many customers in such a short time. During the International Textile Fair at Ptak Warsaw Expo exhibitors can take advantage of the additional Hosted Buyers program. It is an effective initiative aimed at finding new business partners and developing companies abroad.

Shared success

A successful fair for our exhibitors means a sense of a job well done. We believe that this article will be useful for you and will allow both exhibitors and visitors to get the most benefit from participating in the Fast Textile. At each of the above stages, of course, we provide the necessary substantive support, and more details can be found in our “become an exhibitor” tab.

The next edition of the Fast Textile – International Textile Fair will be held on December 1-3, 2021 at Ptak Warsaw Expo. Hundreds of exhibitors from around the world will present their best products and services to business and retail customers.

Fast Textile is the most important event in the textile industry in Poland. Participation in the event is a great opportunity to show trends for the 2022/23 season and get to know the latest technologies used in the textile industry. The rich offer of the fair arouses great interest among both enthusiasts and industry specialists, especially due to the record number of direct producers. The presence of a wide range of manufacturers in one place and time means a unique opportunity to order or buy everything that is needed for the production of clothing, including: fabrics, textiles, yarns, accessories, sewing accessories and machines.

During the next edition of the event, an even wider range of textiles from all over the world will be presented. During the fair, special industry zones will be created: fabrics / knitted fabrics, accessories, yarns, machines, services, home textiles, media, national pavilionsand, Advertising Textiles zone and also the clothing zone – Fast Fashion.

The main goal of the Fast Texitle Fair is to create a space for establishing commercial relations between exhibitors and clothing manufacturers.

Every year, Fast Textile is visited by hundreds of international exhibitors. During the last edition of the event, 450 companies from 40 countries presented their products and services. The location in the capital of Poland makes this place ideal for producers from the region, but also from all over the country and abroad. Ptak Warsaw Expo is located close to the Frederic Chopin Airport, from which you can reach the event in less than 10 minutes. The Trade Fair and Congress Center is also conveniently located in relation to two other airports: in Modlin and Łódź. The event can also be easily reached by car, without worrying about parking, because as many as 15,000 parking spaces are available for event participants.

The event accompanying the fair is the Textile Forum, which hosts numerous lectures dedicated to technologies and specialized strategies used in the textile industry. The opportunity to participate in discussion panels and exchange experiences in the field of conducted activities brings many benefits for entrepreneurs operating in the industry.

We kindly invite you to take part in the 7th edition of the Fast Textile International Textile Fair.

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On November 22, the 6th edition of the Fast Textile fair ended. During the 3 days, Ptak Warsaw Expo was a unique place where visitors could find literally everything you need for the production of clothing.

The Fast Textile is a recognized event that attracts a huge number of both industry specialists and hobbyists every year. It was no different during the 6th edition of the fair, during which a record number of direct producers was presented. On November 20-22, 2019, the Ptak Warsaw Expo Trade Fair and Congress Center was filled with over 30,000 visitors from several dozen countries. Guests attending the event had the opportunity to get to know the trends for the spring/summer 2020 season and the latest technologies used in the textile industry, presented by nearly 500 exhibitors.

For three days, visitors could see the novelties presented by the exhibitors in the field of technology, sewing machines, materials and sewing accessories. Everything was divided into 12 thematic zones: Home Textiles, Fast Fashion, Upholstery Fabrics, Advertising Textiles, Fabrics and Knitted Fabrics, Machines, Yarn, Services, Accessories, Garment Accessories, Media, National Pavilions. During the 6th edition of the fair, an integral part was also the hobby area, where numerous lectures, workshops and competitions were held. The multitude of events made sure that everyone could find something for themselves, and taking advantage of their full offer was almost impossible.

Numerous workshops, competitions and meetings

During Fast Textile 2019, a wide range of materials, accessories, modern machines was presented, as well as exhibitions, e.g. an exhibition of patchworks inspired by the painting Earth Lines by Rebecca Vincent. In addition to admiring the many exhibitions, visitors could take part in interesting construction, modeling and sewing workshops – for example lampshades and bags, as well as get to know the technology and operation of modern machines and devices.

One of the main attractions of the event was the interactive space #WartośćSzycia prepared in cooperation with Sewing.Bloggers.Poland and Janek Leśniak Atelier, as part of which numerous workshops, meetings and discussion panels took place, among others: The Perfect Handbag Workshop by Janek Leśniak, The Second Life of Jeans – Sewing Kidneys with Joanka-Z, Drawing with a Needle – Free Hand Quilting with Anna Sławińska or Sewing a Linen Bag Workshop with Ela Wasiluk. On the other hand, in the UltraMaszyna x Karolina Fabrics workshop zone, participants could take advantage of sewing a lampshade, work bag, pillowcases with an inset, beautician or get to know the basics of computer embroidery. The workshop stands were also run by Decorative Haberdashery and Papavero. On all days of the fair, you could take part in upholstery and furniture renovation workshops or sew a bed for a shelter.

There were also competitions during Fast Textile. In the “MasterSzew” competition, the finalists’ task was to create an outfit based on a pattern and materials received from the organizer within six hours. There was a division into two groups: a group of hobbyists and professionals. The realized competition outfits were sent to an auction for charity purposes.

The world championship in ironing, organized by the Strima company, was no less attraction. The competition was open to everyone who can and likes to iron. 52 participants took part in the tournament. The championship consisted of two rounds. In the first, participants had to iron creased pants and a shirt, for which they had 9 minutes. In the final round, participants had to iron a linen shirt, jacket and trousers within 10 minutes. The jury assessed the time, technique and quality of ironing. The winner received 10 thousand PLN and her company a table with a steam generator worth over PLN 20,000. The next participants on the podium also received cash prizes.

A chance for business development

The high attendance of both visitors and exhibitors was conducive to numerous, face-to-face talks, incl. between producers of fabrics and sewing accessories with designers, stylists and hobbyists.

The great advantage of the event was the possibility to participate in the Hosted Buyers program. As a result, exhibitors could meet a customer focused on his product or service. Hosted Buyers deals with finding potential partners and investors interested in cooperation with exhibitors. During the fair, a series of pre-arranged meetings took place. Such a formula increased the efficiency of companies’ appearance at the fair and shortened the time of reaching contractors.

We invite you to the next edition!

Previous editions leave no doubt that Fast Textile is the most important trade fair event in the textile industry in Central Europe. We invite you to take part in the 7th edition of the fair, which will be held on December 1-3, 2021 at Ptak Warsaw Expo! See you at the fair!