Time
2026-12-05 - 2026-12-07
Venue
Lahore Expo Centre, Karachi Expo Centre
Address
【Karachi Expo Centre】Main University Rd, Block 15, Gulshan‑e‑Iqbal, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan 【Expo Centre Lahore】1‑A Abdul Haque Rd, Trade Centre Commercial Area Phase 2, Johar Town, Lahore, Punjab 54782, Pakistan
Website
Organized by Ecommerce Pvt Ltd. and held twice a year, Textile Asia 2026 is a top‑tier full‑chain B2B textile professional exhibition in South Asia with full 5.0 comprehensive rating, industry heat of 124169 and 91 registered interested buyers. The show tours two cities: Karachi and Lahore. Karachi serves as Pakistan’s foreign‑trade business hub gathering national import wholesalers; Lahore is the core textile manufacturing base with numerous local factories. Pakistan is rich in cotton resources, and its textile industry realizes full vertical integration covering spinning, weaving, knitting and garment production, with prominent labor‑cost advantages. The government has launched tax reduction and subsidy incentive policies, and textile is the country’s pillar export industry. With total exhibition area of 60000 square meters, this edition gathers 1000 global exhibitors and expects 50000 professional buyers from Pakistan and neighboring South‑Asian countries including India, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. Exhibits cover the whole industrial chain including various fabrics, yarns & fibers, garments & apparel, garment accessories, home‑textile finished goods, textile machinery and design software. Concurrent industry forums and technical matchmaking events are held to interpret Pakistan’s textile import policies and market‑access requirements. It acts as the core business platform for Chinese suppliers of yarn, fabric, accessories and textile machinery to explore South‑Asian markets. The organizer reserves the right to adjust exhibition dates and venue locations according to operational needs without separate prior notice. Value‑added services include business visa agency, international cargo customs clearance and direct booth delivery.
【Karachi Session｜Air Travel: Jinnah International Airport】
Jinnah International Airport is around 16 km from Karachi Expo Centre, a 25‑minute drive under smooth traffic. Careem, Uber ride‑hailing or official metered taxis are recommended for foreign merchants.
【Karachi Session｜Intra‑city Public Transport】
Take BRT Green Line to stations near Gulshan‑e‑Iqbal, then take short‑distance ride‑hailing for an 8‑minute ride to venue.
Local buses with low fares, suitable for visitors with light luggage.
【Karachi Session｜Self‑driving】
Navigate to "Karachi Expo Centre Main University Rd Gulshan‑e‑Iqbal". Free open‑air parking lot is available with sufficient spaces during exhibition.
【Lahore Session｜Air Travel: Allama Iqbal International Airport】
Lahore Airport is about 18 km from Expo Centre Lahore, a 30‑minute smooth drive. Careem, InDriver or official taxis can take you directly to venue.
【Lahore Session｜Intra‑city Public Transport】
City bus routes No.11, 14, 22 serve the area around Expo Centre Lahore, short walk to venue; auto‑rickshaws for short trips, fares need to be negotiated in advance with drivers.
【Lahore Session｜Self‑driving】
Navigate to "Expo Centre Lahore 1‑A Abdul Haque Rd Johar Town". Free open‑air parking is available with plenty spaces during show period.
【Karachi Session｜High‑end 5‑star Business Hotels (Top for Buyer Delegations)】
Marriott Karachi: Prime Clifton business district, sea‑view five‑star, 20 minutes’ drive from Karachi Expo Centre, ideal for international buyer delegations.
Pearl Continental Karachi: Full premium business facilities and multi‑cuisine restaurants, perfect for high‑level business negotiations.
【Karachi Session｜Mid‑range Cost‑effective Chain Hotels (Recommended for Exhibitor Teams)】
ibis Karachi Gulshan Branch: 13 minutes’ drive from venue, buffet breakfast included, discounts for group bookings.
Avari Express Karachi: Standardized business service, tidy rooms, budget‑friendly single occupancy.
【Karachi Session｜Budget Local Serviced Apartments】Affordable serviced apartments in Gulshan‑e‑Iqbal area with flexible short‑term rental for long‑term stationed buyers.
【Lahore Session｜High‑end 5‑star Business Hotels】
Avari Hotel Lahore: Central business district with full conference facilities, 15 minutes’ drive from Expo Centre Lahore.
Marriott Hotel Lahore: International five‑star service, suitable for large business delegations.
【Lahore Session｜Mid‑range Cost‑effective Chain Hotels】
Hotel Nova: Close to exhibition zone with convenient transport and complete basic amenities.
Hotel Royal Lahore: Located in Johar Town, good cost‑performance for team stays.
【Lahore Session｜Budget Local Serviced Apartments】Local serviced apartments around Johar Town with flexible short‑term rental for budget‑conscious buyers.
【Accommodation Tips】
July and December are peak textile exhibition seasons in Pakistan, hotel prices rise by 40‑65% in both cities. Book online 1‑2 months in advance. Prioritize hotels near exhibition venues to cut commute time. Original passport is mandatory for real‑name check‑in in all Pakistani hotels; comply with local religious dress etiquette.
【Ticket Types】
Free Pre‑registration Pass for Industry Professionals: Practitioners of textile, fabric, home‑textile, apparel and textile machinery industries complete real‑name pre‑registration on qufair exhibition page, enjoy free entry throughout show days via electronic QR code with zero ticket fee.
3‑day On‑site General Pass: For trade buyers without advance online registration, tickets sold at venue counters, approx 100 RMB per pass. Two‑city sessions sell tickets separately, single‑day tickets are not available.
【Opening Hours】Uniform daily opening: 10:00‑18:00, valid for respective show sessions.
【Entry Instructions】
Only professional visitors aged 16+ from full textile industrial chain are allowed entry; minors cannot visit alone and must be accompanied by adult industry practitioners.
All visitors must present original passport or valid Pakistani local ID for real‑name verification before entry.
Food, oversized luggage, flammable, explosive and all contraband items are strictly forbidden inside venue; comply with Pakistani venue safety rules and local religious etiquette.
The organizer reserves the right to verify visitors’ industry qualifications and refuse entry to personnel irrelevant to textile sectors.