Istanbul Yarn Fair 2027

The International Istanbul Yarn Fair, one of the world’s leading international trade fairs dedicated to the yarn industry, will return for its 23rd edition from March 17 to 19, 2027, at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Organized by Tüyap All Fair Organization Inc., the International Istanbul Yarn Fair continues to bring together yarn manufacturers, textile producers, suppliers, buyers and industry professionals from Türkiye and international markets.

Covering an extensive range of yarns, fibres, textile chemicals and related materials, the exhibition serves sectors including knitwear, ready-to-wear, socks, home textiles, technical textiles and fabric manufacturing.

Istanbul Yarn Fair 2027 at a Glance

The 2027 edition will build on the strong international performance of the previous fair. In 2026, the International Istanbul Yarn Fair welcomed 12,285 industry professionals from 91 countries and hosted 400 exhibitors, including 250 domestic companies.

Exhibitors represented 10 countries, reinforcing the fair’s role as an international sourcing and networking platform for the global yarn and fibre industry.

• 2027 Edition: 23rd International Istanbul Yarn Fair
• Dates: March 17–19, 2027
• Venue: Tüyap Fair and Congress Center
• Location: Istanbul, Türkiye
• 2026 Exhibitors: 400
• 2026 Visitors: 12,285
• Visitor Countries: 91
• Exhibitor Countries: 10

Previous coverage: International Istanbul Yarn Fair Preparing to Meet the Sector for the 22nd Time

A Comprehensive Showcase of Yarn and Fibre Products

As a globally recognised sourcing and networking platform, the International Istanbul Yarn Fair provides buyers with access to a broad range of yarn types and textile raw materials.

Product categories include:

• Organic Yarns: Cotton, wool, silk, linen and viscose yarns
• Synthetic Yarns: Acrylic, polyester, nylon and polypropylene yarns
• Fiber and Fiber Products
• Regenerated Yarns
• Specialty Yarns: Metallic and technical yarns
• Fancy Yarns
• Elastane Yarns
• Hand Knitting Yarns
• Bobbins, Spools and Reels
• Textile Chemicals and Dyes

International Buyers Meet Yarn Manufacturers in Istanbul

The exhibition attracts professionals from a wide range of textile sectors, including yarn manufacturers, knitwear producers, fabric manufacturers, socks manufacturers, home textile companies, technical textile producers, narrow woven manufacturers, distributors and textile chemical companies.

The 2026 edition also featured a Hosted Buyer Program, bringing purchasing delegations from Belarus, Algeria, Morocco, Kosovo, Libya, Lebanon, North Macedonia, Egypt, Russia, Serbia, Syria, Tunisia and Ukraine together with Turkish manufacturers.

B2B meetings provided exhibitors with opportunities to establish new export relationships, strengthen existing commercial partnerships and explore additional international markets.

Istanbul Strengthens Its Role as a Global Yarn Trading Hub

With its strategic location between Europe and Asia, Istanbul provides an important meeting point for textile companies operating across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia and other international markets.

The International Istanbul Yarn Fair enables visitors to compare materials, discover new yarn developments and meet suppliers serving different stages of the textile production chain.

Its product range is particularly relevant to companies operating in knitwear, apparel, hosiery, fabric manufacturing, home textiles and technical textiles.

Sustainability and Innovation Remain Important for the Yarn Industry

Recent editions of the Istanbul Yarn Fair have also reflected the textile industry’s increasing focus on recycled materials, sustainable yarns, speciality fibres and higher-value textile applications.

Manufacturers are increasingly presenting products designed around circularity, resource efficiency, functionality and performance as demand for more sustainable textile materials continues to develop across global markets.

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MyTüyap Expands the Digital Fair Experience

The 2027 edition will also be supported by MyTüyap, Tüyap’s digital fair application designed to connect visitors and exhibitors and make the exhibition experience more efficient.

The platform supports participants before and during the exhibition by providing digital access to fair-related information and services.

International Istanbul Yarn Fair 2027 Event Details

The International Istanbul Yarn Fair 2027 will bring the global yarn and textile industry together once again from March 17–19 at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center, offering manufacturers, buyers and textile professionals an international platform for sourcing, networking and discovering new developments across the yarn sector.