Warsaw Fast Textile 2026: a sourcing guide

17–19 November 2026 · Ptak Expo Łódź, Ptak Wholesale Center, 72/74 Tuszyńska Street, 95-030 Rzgów, near Łódź, Poland. Fast Textile is a B2B trade fair for fabrics, knitwear, machinery, accessories, yarn, printing, embroidery and technologies for the textile industry. The official visitor information describes the fair as a place for clothing manufacturers, sewing factories, brands and suppliers to compare materials, review samples and discuss order quantities, prices and delivery dates. The venue is in Rzgów, outside Łódź; the event uses Łódź as its regional reference.

Why Warsaw Fast Textile matters

Assess materials directly

Fabric samples can be handled and compared in person. For apparel manufacturers, sourcing teams and designers, this makes it possible to discuss qualities and intended applications with suppliers rather than relying only on catalogue images.

Compare production inputs and equipment

The fair's published scope ranges from fabrics and knitwear to yarn, sewing supplies, machinery, textile printing, embroidery and production technologies. Visitors can use this range to consider both material choices and the processes needed to turn them into finished products.

Use the reported scale as context

For the November 2025 edition, the organiser reported 453 exhibitors and 14,633 trade visitors from 32 countries. These are figures for that edition, not a forecast for 2026. The organiser's current event information describes the 2026 fair as its 12th edition and lists 20,000 m² of exhibition space and over 600 exhibitors.

Who should visit Warsaw Fast Textile?

Apparel manufacturers and clothing brands

Useful if you are selecting materials or production inputs for a collection. Prioritise:

• Apparel fabrics, lining fabrics, technical fabrics and coated fabrics
• Knitted fabrics for casualwear, sportswear, children's clothing or underwear
• Yarn, thread, buttons, zippers, ribbons, labels and packaging
• Suppliers able to discuss samples, minimum order quantities and delivery dates
• Sewing, cutting and finishing equipment relevant to your production needs

The organiser specifically identifies clothing manufacturers, apparel brands and garment factories among the fair's visitor groups.

Purchasing, sourcing and procurement teams

Useful if you need to compare supplier options or refresh a sourcing shortlist. Focus on:

• Product specifications, composition and intended end use
• Sample availability and consistency across colour or material variants
• Minimum order quantities, prices and delivery schedules
• Comparisons between fabric, knitwear and accessory suppliers
• Production partners and textile distributors relevant to your business

The official visitor page names sourcing and procurement professionals, wholesalers and textile distributors as intended audiences.

Fashion, apparel and textile designers

Useful if your work involves choosing materials, trims or surface treatments. Compare fabric hand, weight, structure and finish; ask suppliers about the options available for the intended garment or application. The official visitor information also identifies designers seeking printing and embroidery services.

Interior designers and decorative-textile buyers

Useful if you are looking for decorative fabrics or textile printing and embroidery services. Check the material's intended application and ask suppliers to clarify the specifications and ordering conditions relevant to your project.

What can you find at Warsaw Fast Textile?

Fabrics and knitwear

• Apparel fabrics, lining fabrics, technical fabrics and coated fabrics
• Knitted materials for casualwear, sportswear, children's clothing and underwear

Machinery and textile technologies

• Equipment for sewing, cutting, ironing and textile manufacturing
• Sewing and embroidery machines
• Design, production management, quality control and product-documentation technologies and software

Materials, trims and services

• Yarns for apparel, technical and handicraft applications
• Thread, buttons, zippers, ribbons, labels and packaging
• Textile printing services, equipment, ink and supplies
• Computer embroidery, embroidery machines, patches and embroidery supplies

What makes Warsaw Fast Textile useful for sourcing?

The fair brings material sourcing and production inputs into one trade-show setting. Its published categories span fabrics, knitwear, yarns, sewing supplies, machinery, printing, embroidery and textile-production technologies. Visitors can compare physical samples, review displayed equipment and discuss practical purchasing details with suppliers. This breadth can help apparel businesses consider a material alongside related trims or production processes, while designers can explore options for print, embroidery and decorative applications.

The organiser's visitor information also describes a three-day conference with more than 40 presentations. Individual 2026 session details should be checked against the programme as it is published; do not assume that a presentation from another edition will recur.

What should you try to achieve at Warsaw Fast Textile?

If you buy for an apparel manufacturer or brand

Set a measurable objective such as: compare several suppliers for each priority fabric or trim, then shortlist the options that meet our specification and delivery needs. Bring a product brief, target quantities and the intended use of each material.

If you manage sourcing or procurement

Set an objective such as: identify suppliers for the materials and production inputs we need, and record comparable order conditions for follow-up. Use the same questions with each supplier so that samples, quantities, pricing and delivery terms can be compared fairly.

If you design apparel or interiors

Set an objective such as: find a small, relevant group of materials, trims or surface-treatment providers for a defined design brief. Record the material, finish, application and supplier contact while the sample is in front of you.

How to prepare before Warsaw Fast Textile

1. Define your buying or design brief

List the products or services you need: fabric type, knit structure, yarn, trim, machinery, printing, embroidery or production technology. Note the end use, required quantities and the questions that determine whether an option is suitable.

2. Review the exhibitor directory

The organiser provides an exhibitor directory. Use it to identify companies that match your product needs, then create three priority groups: A for suppliers you need to meet, B for relevant alternatives, and C for additional discovery if time allows. Confirm directory information and participation details with the organiser before making a trip-specific plan.

3. Prepare supplier questions

• What is the material composition, construction and available finish?
• Which applications is the product designed for?
• Can you provide the relevant sample, colour or specification information?
• What minimum order quantity applies to the product or colour?
• How are prices structured for the quantities we are considering?
• What delivery dates and lead times can you confirm?
• Which sewing, cutting, printing or embroidery equipment is available, and what specifications matter for our process?
• What after-sales, technical or service information should we review before comparing machinery?
• For printing or embroidery services, what file, material or production requirements should we provide?
• What is the next action and who is the appropriate contact?

4. Register and confirm practical details

The organiser states that admission for companies is free with prior online registration. Check the current registration conditions, opening hours, programme and access information with the organiser before travelling. The published 2026 hours are 10:00–17:00 each day.

How to make the most of the exhibition

Keep notes consistent so that samples and conversations remain useful after the fair. For each supplier, record company → product → specification → why it fits → order conditions → contact → next action. A textile example might include fabric composition, weight or finish, intended garment, available sample, minimum quantity, price basis and delivery timing. For machinery, record the process, capacity or technical requirement you need the supplier to clarify.

Photograph or label samples only with the supplier's permission and a clear record of the company and product. Avoid collecting materials without a defined use: compare them against your brief and note which decision each one could support.

Beyond the exhibition floor

The organiser's visitor page describes a three-day conference with more than 40 presentations. It presents the sessions as a source of practical textile-industry knowledge, but the page does not provide the individual 2026 session list. Check the organiser's current programme before selecting sessions or planning time around them.

One day or several days?

The official schedule lists the fair across three days, 17–19 November 2026, with daily opening hours of 10:00–17:00. A focused visit may suit a short supplier shortlist and a few priority categories. More time may be useful if you need to compare several material groups, inspect machinery as well as supplies, and attend relevant conference presentations. Choose the duration around your objectives and the published programme rather than assuming every category needs equal time.

Rzgów Fast Textile is particularly valuable if you have a project

Bring a project brief that can guide product conversations: garment or interior application, fabric or knit requirements, preferred composition or finish, planned quantities, target delivery date and any production constraints. For machinery or software, note the process you want to improve or support and the specifications you need to evaluate. For print or embroidery, prepare the intended application and ask what production information the service provider needs. A clear brief helps you compare relevant options instead of collecting unrelated product information.

After Warsaw Fast Textile: where the value starts

Sort contacts while your notes are fresh:

• A — immediate: suppliers whose materials, equipment or services fit an active requirement; request the specifications, samples or commercial details needed for the next decision.
• B — potential: relevant alternatives that need more comparison; ask for missing information and check it against the same product brief.
• C — market intelligence: useful companies, products or technologies to keep for a future collection or production review.

For each follow-up, state the product discussed, required quantity or application, requested information and next step. Compare suppliers on consistent criteria, and verify prices, minimum order quantities, delivery dates and technical conditions directly with each company before committing.

Who should consider exhibiting at Warsaw Fast Textile?

The organiser describes exhibitors as suppliers of materials, components, machinery and services for textile manufacturing. Its published categories include apparel and specialty fabrics, knitted fabrics, sewing supplies, yarns, textile machinery, printing, embroidery and textile-industry technologies. Manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and technology providers may use the fair to present relevant products to clothing manufacturers, brands, sourcing professionals, designers and textile businesses. Companies considering a stand should define the products and target professional conversations they want to support, then confirm exhibiting terms directly with the organiser.

Warsaw Fast Textile visitor checklist

Before the fair

• ☐ Define the sourcing, design or production decision you want to advance.
• ☐ Review the exhibitor directory and prioritise relevant companies.
• ☐ Prepare specifications, target quantities and supplier questions.
• ☐ Complete prior online registration and confirm opening hours and programme details.

During the fair

• ☐ Record each sample or product with its supplier and specification.
• ☐ Compare minimum order quantities, prices and delivery dates using consistent questions.
• ☐ Note which machinery, printing or embroidery options need technical follow-up.
• ☐ Reserve time for relevant presentations only after checking the current programme.

After the fair

• ☐ Sort contacts into immediate, potential and market-intelligence follow-up.
• ☐ Request the samples, specifications or commercial information needed to compare options.
• ☐ Evaluate suppliers against the original project brief before making a purchasing decision.

Is Warsaw Fast Textile worth visiting?

The fair is most relevant to apparel manufacturers, brands, sourcing teams, designers and textile businesses looking for materials, trims, machinery, printing, embroidery or production technologies. The 2025 edition's reported 453 exhibitors and 14,633 trade visitors indicate a substantial professional sourcing environment, while the official sector list helps visitors target the categories most relevant to them. The value of a visit depends on preparation: a defined brief, priority suppliers and comparable questions make it easier to turn product discovery into an informed shortlist.

Warsaw Fast Textile 2026 at a glance

The official event site lists the date, venue, hours and visitor registration information. Individual 2026 conference sessions should be confirmed against the published programme.

Plan your visit to Warsaw Fast Textile

Before attending, ask: Which material, supplier or production decision do I want to move forward? A focused brief can turn a broad choice of fabrics, machinery and services into useful comparisons and concrete follow-up actions.

Specify. Compare. Source. Follow up.

Discover Łódź

Fast Textile takes place in Rzgów, at the Ptak Wholesale Center, rather than in Łódź itself. The official Łódź tourism portal presents the city as a post-industrial destination shaped by its 19th-century textile heritage, making its industrial sites and city centre relevant additions to a business visit.

Manufaktura

A shopping and cultural complex in a large 19th-century factory, with museums, restaurants, cinema and theatre, according to the city's tourism portal.

Piotrkowska Street

A historic central promenade known for its richly ornamented buildings, local shops and restaurants.

EC1 – City of Culture

A former power station now used as a cultural and educational centre, with a planetarium and science and technology centre.

Visitors can set aside time in Łódź around the fair days, while keeping the venue location in Rzgów distinct from the city attractions.