Digital buyer journeys
What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Event overview
Overview
Colombiatex de las Américas serves as a vital platform connecting the global value chain of the fashion industry with the Americas market. The event features over 600 exhibitors showcasing the latest trends, innovations, and sustainable practices in textiles and fashion.
Attendees can explore a diverse range of products, from raw materials to finished goods, while engaging in valuable networking opportunities. Colombiatex de las Américas takes place in Medellín, CO.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: Colombiatex de las Américas runs from January 19 to 21, 2027, at Plaza Mayor in Medellín, Colombia.
- 2Scale and Focus: The event connects over 600 exhibitors with more than 15,000 buyers from Colombia and around the world.
- 3Organiser: Hosted by Inexmoda, the event emphasizes smart sourcing and value-driven strategies.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include textile manufacturers, fashion designers, and retail buyers seeking innovative solutions.
- 5Entry: Tickets are available online, with early bird discounts and special rates for students.
Why visit
Visitors will gain insights into the latest textile innovations and trends, connect with key industry players, and explore a wide range of products from over 600 exhibitors. Attendees include textile manufacturers, fashion designers, and retail buyers seeking innovative solutions.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at Colombiatex de las Américas provides companies with direct access to more than 15,000 buyers, enhancing visibility and market reach. The event connects over 600 exhibitors with more than 15,000 buyers from Colombia and around the world. Attendees include textile manufacturers, fashion designers, and retail buyers seeking innovative solutions.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Textile manufacturers looking for new suppliers
Fashion designers seeking innovative materials
Retail buyers from major department stores
Sourcing professionals from the fashion industry
Sustainability advocates in textiles
Industry analysts and market researchers
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Textile producers showcasing fabrics and materials
Machinery manufacturers for textile production
Sustainable fashion brands and suppliers
Chemical suppliers for textile processing
Logistics and supply chain service providers
Design and branding agencies
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Fabrics including woven, knitted, and non-woven textiles
Chemical inputs for dyeing and finishing processes
Machinery for textile manufacturing and finishing
Specialized services in logistics and supply chain management
Sustainable materials and eco-friendly products
Fashion accessories and components for garment production
Location & Facilities
Venue
Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor, Medellín, Colombia
Facilities
Parking
Plaza Mayor in Medellín typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Plaza Mayor in Medellín typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Plaza Mayor for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Event days & opening times
DayOpening hours
January 19 to 21, 2027:10:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily
General admission
Early bird price valid from October 1 to November 30, 2026.
COP 170,000General admission
Price valid from December 1 to December 31, 2026.
COP 255,000General admission
Full price valid from January 1 to January 21, 2027.
COP 340,000General admission
Special student price available on-site with student ID.
COP 120,000
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Medellín, CO
Why it matters
On 2027-01-19 to 2027-01-21, Colombiatex de las Américas in Medellín covering Fabrics including woven, knitted, and non-woven textiles, Chemical inputs for dyeing and finishing processes, Machinery gives fashion buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
Industry trends
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Sustainability in procurement
What sustainability in procurement means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Automation and labour efficiency
What automation and labour efficiency means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Regional supply-chain resilience
What regional supply-chain resilience means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Hybrid engagement models
What hybrid engagement models means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · COP
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Medellín Vibes
3-star
MedellínUSD 95–122 / night
Captured Google Hotels listing with free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, hot tub, air conditioning, parking, bar and restaurant; shown about 32% below usual rate.
Hotel Central Plaza
4-star
MedellínUSD 150–190 / night
Captured Google Hotels entry with paid breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, hot tub, air conditioning, pet-friendly policy, bar and restaurant; shown about 31% below usual rate.
La Playa Hotel Boutique Medellín
boutique
MedellínUSD 150–202 / night
Captured boutique hotel option in Medellín; compare location and transfer time to Plaza Mayor before booking.
Hotel Hábitat Ochentayuno
hotel
MedellínUSD 150–202 / night
Captured Google Hotels listing with paid breakfast and free Wi-Fi amenities shown in the capture.
Attic 33 Travel Housing
apartment-style
MedellínUSD 150–202 / night
Appears in captured Google Hotels results for the 19-21 January 2027 stay window with a deal tag; verify apartment terms and location.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Metro
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forMetro de Medellín network serving the city and fairground district
The Metro de Medellín is the backbone of the city's public transport; the official operator site lists lines and service information. Check the nearest station and last-mile connection to Plaza Mayor.
Bus
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forMetropolitano buses and city bus routes connecting downtown and the Plaza Mayor area
Medellín municipal transport pages describe public bus services across the city. Allow extra time during fair-week peaks and confirm the final stop before walking to the venue.
Taxi
Estimated costCOP typical taxi or rideshare to the venue district (confirm before travel)
Best forShort city taxi trips between hotels and Plaza Mayor
Use authorised taxi ranks or app-based services and confirm the fare or meter at the start of the trip.
Airport taxi
Estimated costCOP typical taxi or rideshare to the venue district (confirm before travel)
Best forJosé María Córdova International Airport (MDE) to Plaza Mayor
MDE lies outside the city core, so allow a generous road buffer. Compare authorised airport taxi, pre-booked transfer and shuttle options before arrival.
Airport taxi
Estimated costCOP typical taxi or rideshare to the venue district (confirm before travel)
Best forEnrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) to Plaza Mayor
EOH is the city airport for domestic and regional flights and is closer to the urban area than MDE; confirm your terminal before arranging pickup.
Ride-hail
Estimated costCOP typical taxi or rideshare to the venue district (confirm before travel)
Best forCity trips to Plaza Mayor and hotel districts
Ride-hailing availability and regulation can change; confirm in the app before relying on it and use official taxi ranks as backup.
Weather
January is one of Medellín's drier periods, but tropical showers can still occur. Expect warm days around 27-29 C and cooler evenings around 16-18 C at Plaza Mayor; these are climatological approximations, so check the forecast in the final week before travel.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Colombia uses GSM and LTE mobile networks, with coverage in Medellín and around Plaza Mayor. Check roaming or eSIM options with your operator before departure, and consider a local prepaid SIM for maps and ride-hail. Venue Wi-Fi may be congested during show days, so download your badge, agenda and floor plan for offline use.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Fair-week business rhythm
Colombiatex concentrates the textile and apparel supply chain in Plaza Mayor, so schedule buyer-supplier meetings before arrival because calendars fill during show days. Spanish is the main business language, though many international exhibitors work in English.
Medellín hospitality
Lunch is often a main business meal in Medellín. Reserve tables in districts such as El Poblado or Laureles during fair week, and confirm taxi or ride-hail return times to your hotel after evening meetings.
Local business etiquette
Greet contacts with a handshake and use titles where appropriate; punctuality is valued for scheduled meetings. Bring both digital and paper contact details because follow-up often happens after the fair.
Safety and city movement
Use authorised taxis or ride-hail, keep valuables out of sight and avoid unfamiliar areas after dark. Ask your hotel for current local advice before going out and share trip details with a colleague.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
For the captured 19-23 January 2027 travel window, round-trip economy samples include Frankfurt from about COP 3.82 million, New York JFK from about COP 1.83 million and London Heathrow from about COP 4.43 million, all one-stop itineraries. Fares fluctuate, so compare routings into MDE and confirm baggage and transfer terms before booking.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Medellín; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Plaza Mayor: Medellín: Medellín Vibes; Medellín: Hotel Central Plaza; Medellín: La Playa Hotel Boutique Medellín.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are used in Medellín, but availability and regulation can change. Confirm in-app before relying on one, use official taxi ranks at MDE and Plaza Mayor as backup, and avoid unmarked cars.
Public transit: Medellín's public transport combines the Metro de Medellín rail network, Metropolitano buses and city buses. The Metro de Medellín site publishes lines and service information, and Moovit can plan bus and metro connections. Check the nearest station and last-mile walk or bus to Plaza Mayor, and allow extra time during fair-week peaks.
Parking: Plaza Mayor has on-site parking according to venue and organiser references. Confirm daily rates, entry gates and exhibition-hall access before driving; fair-week traffic and security checks can slow arrival, so allow buffer time and keep registration documents ready.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: January 2027
Temperature: Approx. 16-29 C across night and day; confirm forecast before travel
Seasonality: January sits in a relatively drier stretch of Medellín's highland climate, but short afternoon or evening showers remain possible. Build in indoor backup for outdoor plans.
Packing: Pack light layers for warm show days and cool evenings, a compact rain shell, comfortable shoes for walking Plaza Mayor halls, sunscreen and a reusable water bottle. Business casual is typical for the fair.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Colombiatex de las Américas usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Day 1
Verify passport and entry documents
Day 2
Book flights to MDE
Day 3
Reserve a hotel with a flexible cancellation policy
Day 4
Plan the airport transfer
Day 5
Map the venue and hotel route
Day 6
Build a target exhibitor list; Schedule buyer-supplier meetings
Day 7
Check the weather and pack accordingly
Day 8
Arrange money and payments
Day 9
Download documents offline
Day 10
Confirm local transport options
Day 11
Pack business essentials
Day 12
Confirm event registration and dates; Recheck travel and arrival plans
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Plaza Mayor
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Colombiatex de las Américas registration concourse
Plaza Mayor
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Plaza Mayor
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nightsCOP 190
- Per diem × 2COP 150
Estimated totalCOP 340
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Cost reference
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
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visitor · General admission
COP 170000 / per person
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Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Colombiatex de las Américas fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Colombiatex de las Américas, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Fabrics including woven, knitted, and non-woven textiles solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Colombiatex de las Américas in Medellín.
Min. budget
$340,554.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Fabrics including woven, knitted, and non-woven textiles products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$500,000.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Medellín show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
What is Colombiatex de las Américas?
Colombiatex de las Américas is a Medellín trade fair for the textile and apparel supply chain, covering fabrics, yarns, trims, garment manufacturing, services and related sourcing solutions. The official domain is colombiatex.inexmoda.org.co.
When is Colombiatex de las Américas 2027?
The 2027 edition is listed for January 2027 at Plaza Mayor in Medellín. Captured hotel and flight windows point to 19-21 January 2027, but confirm exact dates and opening hours on the official Colombiatex site before booking travel.
Where is the fair held?
Plaza Mayor Medellín, the city's main convention and exhibition centre. Use the official venue and organiser pages to confirm which halls are in use for the 2027 edition.
Who organises Colombiatex?
Inexmoda, the Medellín-based fashion and textile institute associated with the official Colombiatex de las Américas domain.
What can buyers source at Colombiatex?
Expect textile and apparel supply-chain categories such as fabrics, yarns, denim, knitwear, trims and accessories, garment manufacturing services, sustainable materials and related technology or services. Review the 2027 exhibitor directory for the exact floor mix.
Is Colombiatex open to the public?
Colombiatex is positioned as an industry sourcing fair for textile and apparel professionals. Check the official registration page for visitor eligibility, business credentials and any public-access policy before buying travel.
How do I register as a visitor?
Use the official Colombiatex domain and complete the visitor or buyer registration route. Have your company details, identification and business credentials ready, and confirm whether your profile qualifies for trade admission.
What are the ticket prices?
Captured ticket tiers list COP 170,000 early bird from 1 October to 30 November 2026, COP 255,000 from 1 to 31 December 2026, COP 340,000 from 1 to 21 January 2027, and COP 120,000 for students on-site with ID. Confirm current prices and eligibility on the official site.
How do I get to Plaza Mayor from the airport?
Most international visitors arrive at José María Córdova International Airport (MDE), which lies outside the city core. Use an authorised airport taxi, pre-booked transfer or shuttle and allow a generous road buffer. Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is the city airport for domestic and regional flights; confirm which airport your ticket uses.
Where should I stay in Medellín?
Captured hotel options include Medellín Vibes, Hotel Central Plaza, La Playa Hotel Boutique Medellín, Hotel Hábitat Ochentayuno and Attic 33 Travel Housing. Compare location relative to Plaza Mayor and a metro station, and confirm whether any official Colombiatex rate applies before booking.
What language is used at the fair?
Spanish is the main business language in Medellín, while many international exhibitors and buyers work in English. Arrange an interpreter in advance if you need support for technical fabric or manufacturing discussions.
What is the weather like during the fair?
January is one of Medellín's drier periods, but tropical showers can still occur. Expect warm days around 27-29 C and cooler evenings around 16-18 C; check the forecast in the final week and pack a light rain layer.
Is there parking at Plaza Mayor?
Plaza Mayor has on-site parking according to venue and organiser references. Confirm daily rates, entry gates and hall access before driving, and allow extra time for fair-week traffic and security checks.
Can students attend Colombiatex?
A student ticket price is captured for on-site purchase with student ID. Confirm eligibility, access days and registration requirements on the official Colombiatex site before travelling.
What should exhibitors prepare for Colombiatex?
Prepare Spanish and English sales materials, confirm stand specifications and logistics, plan sample or machinery shipping, schedule buyer meetings in advance, and set up a lead-capture process for follow-up after the fair.
Glossary
- Colombiatex de las Américas
- Annual Medellín trade fair for textiles, apparel manufacturing, trims, services and related supply-chain solutions, held at Plaza Mayor and organised by Inexmoda.
- Inexmoda
- Colombian fashion and textile institute that operates the official Colombiatex de las Américas website and organises the Medellín fair.
- Textile-apparel value chain
- The sequence from fibre and yarn through fabric formation, dyeing and finishing, trims, garment assembly and finished apparel; Colombiatex exhibitors span these stages.
- Fibre
- The raw material used to make yarn, such as cotton, polyester, viscose or blends; fibre choice affects fabric performance, hand-feel and sustainability claims.
- Yarn
- Spun fibres prepared for knitting or weaving; yarn count, blend and spinning method influence fabric weight and texture.
- Fabric
- Woven, knitted or nonwoven material made from yarn; buyers compare construction, weight, stretch, finish and compliance at sourcing fairs.
- Dyeing and finishing
- Processes that give fabric its colour, handle and performance, including washing, coating and functional treatments.
- Trim and accessories
- Buttons, zippers, threads, labels, interlinings and other components that complete a garment; a core sourcing category alongside fabrics.
- Denim
- Cotton or stretch woven fabric used for jeans and workwear; Latin American mills and garment makers present denim capabilities at Colombiatex.
- Knitwear
- Fabric and garments made from interlocking loops of yarn, including jersey, rib and fleece; a common apparel sourcing category.
- Circular fashion
- Design, production and recovery approaches that reduce waste and extend garment life; increasingly part of material and supplier conversations at apparel sourcing fairs.
- Nearshoring
- A sourcing strategy that shortens supply chains by moving production closer to the end market; relevant to Americas buyers using Medellín as a textile and apparel hub.
- Technical textiles
- Fabrics engineered for performance or non-fashion uses, such as moisture management, durability or protection; check exhibitor profiles for specific capabilities.
- Sourcing agent
- An intermediary who matches buyers with mills, garment makers and trim suppliers, often handling sampling, compliance and logistics.
- Private label
- Retailer-branded apparel made by a third-party manufacturer; relevant for buyers seeking full-package production.
- Full-package production
- A manufacturer handles fabric sourcing, cut-make-trim and finishing to deliver a finished garment rather than only sewing components supplied by the buyer.
- Cut-make-trim (CMT)
- A production model in which the buyer supplies fabric and the manufacturer provides cutting, sewing and trimming services.
- Traceability
- The ability to document a product's journey from fibre to finished garment, often requested by brands for compliance and sustainability claims.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- Colombiatex 2027
- Medellín textile fair
- Colombiatex de las Américas 2027
- Colombiatex de las Américas Medellín 2027
- Colombiatex Medellín 2027
- Medellín CO
- Textile and Fashion Trade Show Medellín 2027
- Machinery
- Sustainability
- Textile and Fashion Trade Show B2B Trade Expo Medellín
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