{
  "id": 12356341,
  "title": "VTG 2026 to showcase textile and footwear innovation in Ho Chi Minh City",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/vtg-2026-to-showcase-textile-and-footwear-innovation-in-ho-chi-minh",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-06T09:00:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
    "slug": "vietnam-investment-review",
    "url": "https://vir.com.vn/vtg-2026-to-showcase-textile-and-footwear-innovation-in-ho-chi-minh-city-162078.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "From October 14-17, the Vietnam International Textile and Garment Industry Exhibition (VTG 2026) will take place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. The event will bring together manufacturers, buyers, and exhibitors from around the world to showcase the latest innovations in textile and footwear manufacturing. Across 15,000 square meters, 610 booths will display technologies, solutions, and business partnerships across the production chain from textiles and dyeing to garment and footwear manufacturing.\n\nAmong the exhibitors presenting cutting-edge equipment and machinery are Roshow, CBL, and Embprin, showcasing advanced computerised embroidery machines. Brother, Pegasus, Kansai, Hashima, and Juita will introduce high-performance sewing machinery capable of handling a range of fabrics. Epson, Sansin, DTF, Infinite Creation, THN Vietnam, and Golden Light will present digital textile printing equipment.\n\nThe Vietnamese government has seen a 1.6 per cent increase in garments and textiles exports to $26.9 billion in the first eight months of 2026, prompting manufacturers to invest in automated, efficient, and high-precision machinery. This focus on green transition and product differentiation is driving interest in functional and natural-fibre fabrics.\n\nBeyond machinery and fabrics, VTG 2026 will also cover solutions for other key stages of textile production. Perka will showcase advanced testing equipment, Huntsman will introduce chemicals for efficient dyeing, and Van Nang Banok will display textile accessories for garment tagging and identification. These offerings provide buyers with access to machinery, fabrics, chemicals, testing systems, and production support during a single sourcing visit.\n\nVietnam's footwear industry recently surpassed China as the largest supplier to the US market, with exports reaching $11.95 billion in the first half of 2026. This growth has heightened the industry's focus on production capacity, process control, and manufacturing technology. To support producers in maintaining their competitive edge and meeting international standards, the Vietnam International Footwear Machinery and Material Industry Exhibition will showcase equipment for each stage of footwear production.\n\nIn addition to the exhibition, VTG 2026 will host a three-day seminar series in partnership with top industry associations. These sessions will share practical strategies for building smarter, greener, and world-class supply chains, helping manufacturers navigate the rapidly shifting global market. With industry leaders, innovative solutions, and expert insights, VTG 2026 aims to equip professionals with the tools needed to future-proof their businesses.",
  "summary": "Vietnam s garments textiles and footwear industries are gearing up for a major leap forward as 400 global brands from 11 countries and regions converge at the 2026 Vietnam International Textile and Garment Industry Exhibition",
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}