5 Essential Trade Fairs and Events for the Textile Industry in Spain

To stay up to date in innovation, sustainability, and textile design, it is essential to know and take part in industry fairs – at least that’s our recommendation. These gatherings are spaces where manufacturers, designers, distributors, and fashion schools share trends, technologies, and opportunities for collaboration.

Today, we present to you 5 textile fairs and events in Spain that no professional should miss.

1. Momad (Madrid)

Where and when: IFEMA Madrid, held twice a year.

Momad is the largest international fashion, footwear, and accessories fair on the Iberian Peninsula. It brings together established and emerging brands, with a strong focus on sustainability and digitalisation.

• Ideal for: designers, distributors, and retailers.
  
  

2. Barcelona Textile Expo (Barcelona)

Where and when: Fira Barcelona Montjuïc, one edition in January and another in June.

Barcelona Textile Expo has established itself as the most attractive textile fair in Spain, with over 300 exhibitors from a dozen countries and thousands of visitors.

This event showcases fabrics, garments, yarns, accessories, home textiles, and technical fabrics.

• Ideal for: textile manufacturers, designers, buyers, and producers of technical or sustainable fabrics.
• An excellent opportunity to explore new materials, forge partnerships, and discover emerging trends in textiles and fibres.
  
  

3. International Children’s and Young People’s Fashion Fair (FIMI – Valencia)

Where and when: Feria Valencia, held twice a year.

Specialising in children’s, youth, and occasion fashion, FIMI connects creativity with responsible production.

• Ideal for: fashion brands, designers, and design schools.
• A space where technical and recycled yarns can make a difference in durable, comfortable, and sustainable collections.

4. Futurmoda (Elche, Alicante)

Where and when: IFA Alicante, two editions per year.

Futurmoda is the international fair for components, leather, and textiles for footwear and leather goods. With more than 300 exhibitors, it is key for those working with technical and sustainable fibres applied to accessories.

• Ideal for: footwear, accessories, and upholstery manufacturers.
• An excellent platform to showcase customised yarns in colour, thickness, or texture.

5. Home Textiles Premium by Textilhogar (Valencia/Madrid)

Where and when: Feria Valencia or IFEMA, annual event.

The only fair in Spain specialising in home and interior textiles. Here, collections of upholstery, bedding, bathroom, and contract textiles are presented.

• Ideal for: interior designers, distributors, and home décor manufacturers.
  
  

Each fair has a different focus, and it is worth asking at the outset of commercial planning which is the most suitable according to your sector, objectives ,and audience.

At Hilaturas Jesús Rubio, we believe these spaces are more than shop windows: they are opportunities to weave partnerships, gain inspiration from new trends, and reinforce the commitment to sustainability.