Colombiatex cerró con 30.000 asistentes y posicionó a Colombia como eje del sourcing de moda en la región
Periodista Portafolio29.01.2026 16:59 Actualizado: 29.01.2026 20:04
TL;DR
- Colombiatex de las Américas, in its 38th edition, is a major barometer for the Latin American fashion industry and a global sourcing platform.
- The event drew approximately 30,000 attendees, including 3,000 international visitors and 17,000 buyers.
- 615 brands exhibited, with 410 being national and 205 international, demonstrating industry adaptability.
- Sebastián Díez, Inexmoda's executive president, emphasized Colombiatex as the 'heart of the industry' and a driver of tourism and Medellín's strategic positioning.
- The fair featured advancements in textiles, machinery, sustainable solutions, and applied technology.
- Colombiatex generated an economic impact of US$11.6 million for Medellín, boosting local sectors.
- Four commercial agreements totaling $134.5 million were finalized, and over 700 business contacts were made.
- The Set de Conocimiento (Knowledge Set) hosted over 50 speakers and attracted more than 6,500 attendees.
- The Colombian fashion industry saw a 10.3% consumption growth in 2025, reaching $36.7 trillion.
- Moderate consumption growth of 2%-4% is projected for 2026, with Colombiatex poised to support sustainable growth.