Global Textile Fair 'Preview in Seoul 2026' to Showcase Latest Trends and Innovations

Seoul is set to host the 'Preview in Seoul 2026' (PIS), a premier global textile sourcing exhibition, from August 19 to 21 at COEX. Organized by the Korea Federation of Textile Industries (KOFOTI), the event will bring together 526 companies, including 267 domestic and 259 international participants, across 784 booths.

The exhibition will cover the entire spectrum of the textile industry, presenting everything from yarn and fabrics to knitwear, accessories, textile machinery, apparel, and fashion tech. A significant focus will be placed on sustainable and eco-friendly textiles, alongside cutting-edge functional materials and digital solutions like AI and digital platforms. Several major Korean companies and organizations, such as Hyosung TNC and DMC, will form joint pavilions, while China will be the largest international exhibitor with 223 companies.

This year's PIS will feature three trend zones – 'TREND NOW,' 'PIS INDEX,' and 'PIS INSPIRE' – and two special zones, 'Salon de PIS' for premium textiles and 'TechSphere' for innovative tech companies. 'TREND NOW' will showcase participant products under themes like 'CO-Habit,' 'CO-Evolve,' and 'CO-Create,' while 'PIS INSPIRE' will present fashion items made from participant materials based on 27/28 FW trend colors. The 'TechSphere' zone will highlight innovations in AI fashion design, 3D development, and creator collaboration platforms.

Pre-arranged business meetings are up 18% from last year, with approximately 1,360 matches anticipated. Over 200 international buyers from key markets in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East are expected to attend. North American and European buyers constitute 51% of the total, with Asian buyers making up 47.5%. The event will also include professional seminars and a global forum discussing future strategies for the textile industry, focusing on sustainability and digital innovation. KOFOTI has enhanced smart exhibition operations with AI translation, a 3D floor map, and an automatic business card registration system.

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As per the meaning of this year's exhibition concept 'CO-OP', we hope that textile companies will create new opportunities for cooperation through PIS and spread the value of coexistence.