FABTEX Georgia 2026 to Explore Textile Industry in Georgia
12 February 2026: FABTEX Georgia 2026 (Georgia’s International Textile Exhibition) will take place from 01-03 October 2026 at Hall 11, Expo Georgia, Tbilisi, Georgia. Textile and apparel industry in Georgia is a growing sector focused on garment manufacturing, specifically Cut, Make, Trim (CMT) operations for international brands like Zara, Puma, and H&M. Supported by Free Industrial Zones (FIZs) and government programs like “Produce in Georgia,” it benefits from low labor costs, a skilled workforce, and strategic, duty-free access to EU and CIS markets.
Georgia is a country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Georgia has very strategic location, that makes it attractive to any investor. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded to the west by the Black Sea. The capital and largest city is Tbilisi. Its population is about 3.718 million. Georgia is a key country with its Special Trade Agreements (STAs) and strategic geopolitical location, offering access to a market of 900 million people.
Textile and Fashion Industry in Georgia ….
– Georgia has a rich history in the apparel and textile sectors, dating back to Soviet times, when the country was one of the most developed regions in textile and apparel manufacturing in comparison to other nations.
– Sector emerged in 2004. international investors, interested in the skilled and competitive labor cost, cheap land, low energy costs, good transportation links, attractive business environment found in Georgia, began investing in apparel sector.
– Georgia offers to investors a politically stable investment destination, efficient, pro-business and corruption-free government, enlargement of market size by Free Trade Agreements, competitive cost of labor and energy, entry gate in the region, solid sovereign balance sheet, stable banking sector.
– Georgia has FTA (Free Trade Agreement) with Turkey and CIS countries (Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan etc.)
– DCFTA (Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement) with EU was singed on June 27, 2014, GSP agreement with USA, Norway, Switzerland, Canada, Japan
– Georgia is a member of World Trade Organization. In Georgia there is a competitive Labor Cost and availability of skilled workforce and customized trainings.
– For investors low production costs are very attractive too. In Georgia there is a good Transportation Links to CIS Countries, Europe and Asia.
– United Kingdom, Germany and Ukraine are the main importers of Georgian textile and apparel.
– Georgia is producing apparel for international brands including Tommy Hilfiger, Zara, Moncler, Marks & Spencer, Koton, Puma, Mexx, Next, George, Miss Etam, Lotto, Per Una, Autograph, Lebek, Hawes & Curtis, Dainese, Primark etc. These achievements have opened new avenues for the country’s textile and with this the Georgian textile and apparel industry has already embarked on a successful itinerary.
– Considering the political stability, sturdy legal framework, comparatively low corporate tax, good geographical position (Georgia has the shortest transport route from Europe to Azerbaijan, Armenia, Iran and Central Asian countries), strong entrepreneurship and availability of low cost skilled labourers, Georgia is the much liked destination for investing in textile.
– Georgia is an important potential market for fabric and other inputs to be used in ready-made clothing production.
Expo Georgia, Tbilisi (Hall 11) …..
Fabtex Georgia is being held at the most modern and comprehensive exhibition venue in the Caucasus region, where trade fairs, various conferences, congresses, and events are held. Expo Georgia, the most dynamic and innovative exhibition center in the region, serves as a perfect meeting point for participants and visitors from around the world. The main exhibition venue is Hall #11, which has the largest indoor space 1,690 sq.m.
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