ASF – Apparel Sourcing Fair Tiruppur

The ASF – Apparel Sourcing Fair is an internationally focused B2B trade fair for apparel sourcing and contract manufacturing. It brings together manufacturers, brands, buyers and sourcing professionals from across the global fashion and textile industry. As a specialised sourcing platform, it facilitates the development of new business relationships throughout the textile supply chain. Trade visitors have the opportunity to meet capable manufacturing partners, OEM producers, private label manufacturers and fashion accessories suppliers in one location. At the same time, the fair provides valuable insights into current fashion trends and emerging developments within the international apparel industry.

The fair is held annually at the India Knit Fair Complex in Tiruppur, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, one of the country's leading centres for knitwear and garment manufacturing. The venue has been chosen deliberately, as Tiruppur is widely recognised as the "Knitwear Capital of India" and enjoys a global reputation for its export strength and its high concentration of textile and apparel manufacturers. This gives international buyers direct access to one of Asia's foremost apparel manufacturing hubs, creating ideal conditions for efficient sourcing and long-term business partnerships.

The ASF is organised by S S Textile Media Pvt. Ltd., a trade fair organiser specialising in the textile and apparel industry with extensive experience in staging international business events. The company develops platforms that connect every stage of the textile value chain while promoting knowledge exchange and commercial collaboration between manufacturers, suppliers, brands and buyers.

The exhibition focuses on apparel and fashion accessories for a wide range of market segments. Products on display include women's, men's and children's clothing, knitwear, denim and jeanswear, sportswear and activewear, nightwear, loungewear, lingerie and intimate apparel. The offering is complemented by services in contract manufacturing (OEM), private label production and apparel sourcing. Exhibitors also showcase a comprehensive range of fashion accessories, including scarves, shawls, ties, belts, wallets, handbags, footwear, fashion jewellery, smartwatches, eyewear, headwear, perfumes and fragrances. As a result, the ASF covers virtually the entire product spectrum of modern apparel and fashion sourcing.

Exhibitors include fashion brands, garment manufacturers, OEM and private label producers, fashion accessories suppliers, as well as companies specialising in knitwear, denim, sportswear and lingerie. The fair attracts predominantly professional buyers and decision-makers from international retail chains, fashion and lifestyle brands, e-commerce companies, department stores, specialist retailers, buying houses, sourcing agencies, distributors, wholesalers, export houses and fashion designers seeking new suppliers and manufacturing partners.

A defining feature of the ASF is its strong focus on high-quality business networking and efficient vendor sourcing. The fair also benefits from being part of a broader exhibition concept. In Tiruppur, it is held alongside other leading trade fairs, including Yarnex, TexIndia and DyChem Texprocess, enabling visitors to explore the entire textile value chain—from fibres and yarns to fabrics and finished garments—at a single venue. In addition, the ASF forms part of a series of events held at other major textile centres across India, including New Delhi and Bengaluru.

The India Knit Fair Complex in Tiruppur offers modern exhibition facilities and infrastructure designed specifically for international trade events. With convenient access via Coimbatore International Airport, the regional rail network and a well-developed road system, the venue is easily accessible for both domestic and international visitors. It provides an ideal setting for one of India's leading sourcing platforms for the apparel industry.

The ASF – Apparel Sourcing Fair will take place on 3 days from Thursday, 24. September to Saturday, 26. September 2026 in Tiruppur.