The Eleventh Edition of The “Egy Stitch & Tex” Exhibition kicks off on October 14th

In line with the country’s directive to revive and develop the Spinning and Weaving Industry

• The 11th edition of “Egy Stitch & Tex” takes place from the 14th to the 17th of October, with a second format taking place from December 2nd  to December 7th, 2021, keeping with the government’s directive to revive the spinning and weaving industry in the country.

• The “Egy Stitch & Tex” exhibition is one of the MENA region’s most significant international exhibitions in the development of the textile industry. The exhibition is the main platform for presenting new fabric designs and innovations in the field to a diverse range of creators and manufacturers.
• For the first time and in this special round of 2021, the exhibition will also witness the very first training course on textile printing to be held alongside the main events of the exhibition. A competition for passionate designers will be held focusing on “The Egyptian Identity”. Prizes and awards will be distributed.
• Since the industry has seen major advancements in the integration of technology and digitalization, this exhibition aims to highlight such advancements in digital printing technology on textiles, furnishings, and clothing, whether on the local, regional, or international levels.

Cairo 22 September 2021

The 11th edition of “Egy Stitch & Tex” takes place from the 14^th to the 17^th of October, with a second-format taking place from December 2^nd to December 5th, 2021, in line with the Country’s directive to revive the spinning and weaving industry in the country.

The “Egy Stitch & Tex” exhibition is one of the MENA region’s most significant international exhibitions in the development of the textile industry. The exhibition is the main platform for presenting new fabric designs and innovations in the field to a diverse range of creators and manufacturers.

Commenting on the scope and structure of this year’s exhibition, Mr. Wael El-Kady, a member of the Board of Directors of Vision Fairs, the exhibition organizer, said: “This year’s exhibition adopts a new concept, further cementing the importance of the industry and the country’s strategy to revitalize the industry and various fields.” He also added: “We always strive to achieve the principle of innovation and development because the ready-made textile and clothing industry is a vital contributor to the economic and industrial development of our economy. We’ve witnessed the efforts and directives set down by the government to revitalize the industry, especially with Egypt being a pioneer in the industry for decades.”

El-Kady also stated that: "This year, and for the first time, the exhibition will establish new and innovative activities to support the spinning, weaving, and printing industry. We will conduct a two-day training course on textile printing, in addition to a competition for the best design stemming from the Egyptian identity, as part of our commitment to the growth of the industry and its link to Egypt’s unique cultural identity.  The winning designs will be made available to the public.  The exhibition also aims to highlight advancements in digital printing technology on textiles, furnishings, and clothing.”

On the sidelines of the event, the Cairo Textile Week Conference (CTW 2021), will be launched on the 16 ^th and 17^th October. It is a knowledge platform that includes experts and specialists in the textile industry, highlighting the industry’s latest technologies and identifying new types of yarn, with a special focus on the latest applications and printing technologies. Additionally, “Egy Stitch & Tex” is designed to present new fabric designs and innovations to creators and manufacturers from the textile industries, providing unparalleled opportunities for business development and networking among various stakeholders in the textile sector. The exhibition will act as a platform for communication between regional and international manufacturers.

Mr. Haitham Rady, the exhibition director, said: " Our vision for Egy Stitch & Tex is to be the main platform that introduces the industry’s key players to the latest technological advancements in digital printing technology on fabrics, furnishings, and clothing. We strive to be the gateway that provides diverse and well-defined business paths for international, regional, and local companies working in the field. Our exhibition seeks to help businesses achieve exceptional sales and open various distribution channels within Egypt and the MENA region.”