The Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry informs companies from the textile, garment, leather and footwear industries about the opportunity to participate as exhibitors at a national stand at The International Textile and Clothing Exhibition TEXWORLD APPAREL SOURCING PARIS 2026.

The event will take place during the period August 31 – September 2, 2026. in Paris, France, and the deadline for registration and submission of documents is until June 30, 2026.

The participation of Bulgarian small and medium-sized enterprises is organized by The Executive Agency for the Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises, as part of its activities in support of the internationalization of Bulgarian SMEs.

TEXWORLD APPAREL SOURCING PARIS is an international platform for the textile and fashion industry, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, designers, retailers and fashion brands. The exhibition presents trends in textiles, fabrics, ready-to-wear, sustainable solutions and innovations in the sector.

The participation of the Bulgarian national stand provides an opportunity to present itself to international buyers, expand export markets and create new business contacts with potential partners and clients. The event is suitable for companies seeking a more active presence in foreign markets and opportunities for positioning in the international textile and fashion industry.

Support for participating businesses

For participation in TEXWORLD APPAREL SOURCING PARIS 2026, BSMEPA fully or partially covers costs related to the rental of exhibition space, design and construction of a stand, equipment and furnishings of the exhibition venue, registration and/or media fees, national identification of the Bulgarian stand, passes for exhibitors, as well as other services and consumables within the approved budget.

Approved enterprises should bear the costs of forwarding, customs processing and insurance of the exhibits, delegation of representatives, insurance of the company's representatives, as well as additional services beyond those specified in the General Conditions of Participation.

Eligible sectors

The invitation is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises with a sector focus corresponding to the exhibition. The specified sectors include:

• manufacture of textiles and textile products, except apparel;
• clothing production;
• leather processing, production of shoes and other products from treated leather without hair.

Application

Businesses wishing to participate should submit the necessary documents no later than 30 June 2026. Documents can be submitted by mail, by courier or in person at the registry of the Ministry of Innovation and Growth, as well as electronically, signed with a valid electronic signature, to the following email address: office@sme.government.bg or through the platform b2bconnect.bg on the event page.

More information about the conditions for participation, the required documents and contact details is published on the event page on the platform. b2bconnect.bg.

Source: b2bconnect.bg / BSMESP