At the Première Vision Paris trade show, CITEVE highlights Portugal as a hub of textile expertise, where traditional skills meet innovative technology. MODAPORTUGAL will also present the country's textile and apparel industry, emphasizing its commitment to sustainability and innovation under the theme "Portugal: Territory of Savoir-faire."
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CITEVE’s exhibition features experimental silhouettes created as part of the Be@t project, demonstrating advances in sustainability, digital transformation, and applied research. These pieces incorporate eco-design and circular economy principles from the inception stage, developed through collaboration among about 20 companies throughout the textile and apparel value chain. The initiative showcases Portugal’s agile, vertically integrated industrial ecosystem.
Equipped with Digital Product Passports, the showcased silhouettes offer transparency and traceability, addressing international brand expectations and anticipating forthcoming European regulations. CITEVE’s presence at the event underscores Portugal's role as a European leader in textile innovation, presenting sourcing professionals with an ecosystem capable of delivering responsible, scalable solutions.
The discussions will feature various speakers, including Ana Tavares, CEO of RDD Textiles; Pedro Martins, Head of Sales at Inovafil; and Ricardo Silva, CEO of Tintex Textiles, moderated by Carla Silva from CITEVE. Topics will cover bioeconomy-driven innovations in fashion design and production, focusing on circular and sustainable systems.
Support from CENIT – Textile Intelligence Centre will enhance the visibility of the Portuguese textile and apparel industry at the event, running from February 3 to 5, 2026. The LUSITANO Project, involving 17 partners, promotes this visibility through impactful visual communication aimed at global audiences, including major brand designers and buyers.
Luis Hall Figueiredo, President of CENIT, stated the importance of Première Vision as a platform to showcase Portugal’s creativity and innovation in the textile sector. An immersive digital installation will represent the MODAPORTUGAL initiative, affirming Portugal's international positioning and commitment to sustainability.
The installation invites attendees to experience the evolution of the industry, blending tradition with modern technology and artificial intelligence. Its focus is on a responsible, circular model integrating transparency and sustainability in production methods. CENIT will also distribute MODAPORTUGAL magazines during the event to connect with global industry decision-makers.
Under the 100% MODAPORTUGAL strategic program, 15 Portuguese companies will exhibit in the Manufacturing area of Première Vision, further promoting the global positioning of Portugal's garment and fashion industries.