Cairo Fashion & Tex 2026 (81st edition)

Cairo Fashion & Tex is Egypt's international trade exhibition for the fashion, textile and garment manufacturing industry. Running since 1993 and approved by UFI, it brings manufacturers, fabric and yarn suppliers, exporters, private label factories and buyers together at the Cairo International Convention Center. The 81st edition takes place in October 2026 under the auspices of Egypt's Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Egyptian Chamber of Apparel & Home Textile Industries.

Who attends

The show is built for trade buyers and sourcing professionals looking for Egyptian and international suppliers.

• Wholesalers and chain stores
• Boutique owners and department stores
• Garment exporters and importers
• Agents and distributors
• Fashion designers
• Ready-to-wear manufacturers
• Purchasing offices

Fashion exhibitors

Garment makers present collections across most apparel categories.

• Men's, women's and kids' wear
• Formal and evening wear
• Home wear, underwear and lingerie
• Knitwear and sportswear
• Socks
• Leather wear, shoes and bags

Textile and machinery exhibitors

The textile side covers the supply chain behind the garments, from raw materials to production equipment.

• Yarn, fabrics and textiles
• Garment and manufacturing accessories
• Weaving, spinning, knitting and hosiery machinery
• Printing and digital printing machinery
• Dyeing, finishing, washing and cutting
• Denim technologies
• Nonwoven and technical textiles

Key facts

The organiser describes a show floor of 20,000 to 40,000 square metres with around 500 exhibitors and 20,000 visitors, and delegations from more than 20 countries including Turkey, China, India, Italy and Spain. Entrance for trade visitors is free.

Tickets & passes

• Trade visitor registration — Free: Free entrance with online registration