10th Maquintex, 5–7 Oct 2027, Centro de Eventos do Ceará, Fortaleza: textile machinery, apparel production and printing for Brazil’s Northeast.
Dates
5–7 Oct 2027
City / country
Fortaleza, Brazil
Venue
Centro de Eventos do Ceará – Pavilhão Leste
Time
3:00 PM – 9:00 PM daily
Event overview
Maquintex 2027 is the 10th edition of the leading textile-machinery and apparel-production trade fair for Brazil’s North and Northeast, running 5–7 October 2027 at the Centro de Eventos do Ceará in Fortaleza. Held alongside Signs Norte|Nordeste and Pack&Graph, the show connects machinery builders, textile chemical suppliers, printers and packaging specialists with mills, garment factories and converters from Ceará and across Brazil.
Visitors compare spinning, weaving, finishing, cutting, sewing and digital-print equipment on a working-floor scale, while exhibitors reach a fast-growing apparel cluster outside the São Paulo–Santa Catarina axis. Entry is trade-focused and visitor registration is free.
TL;DR
See and compare working machinery from Brazilian and international builders without travelling to São Paulo or Santa Catarina. The co-located Signs and Pack&Graph floors add digital printing, visual communication and packaging systems, so a mill or garment factory can evaluate an entire production chain in one visit and meet the technical teams behind each machine.
The Northeast’s garment and textile cluster is expanding, and Maquintex is its dedicated technology platform. Exhibitors meet mill owners, production managers and converters from Ceará, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Norte and beyond, with 80% of 2025 exhibitors already renewing for 2027 and a co-located printing and packaging audience adding cross-sector leads.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Halls & areas
1Av. Washington Soares, 999 – Edson Queiroz, Fortaleza – CE, 60811-341, Brazil
Entrances & gates
Main entrance – Av. Washington Soares
Registration and badge collection are inside the main lobby.
On-site paid parking is available off Av. Washington Soares; prepay at the machine or use the app-based operator at the gate.
Step-free access and accessible toilets are available from the main lobby; ask the information desk for the lift route to Pavilhão Leste.
Food options
Venue food court
On-site diningParking: Use the venue’s main access from Av. Washington Soares; on-site parking fills early on the first afternoon, so arrive before 15:00 or use a ride-hailing drop-off at the main entrance.
Gate: Enter through the main Centro de Eventos do Ceará entrance and follow signage to Pavilhão Leste; have your registration QR code ready at the badge desk.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Visitor registration
Free visitor registration; the online form opens closer to the show.
Ticket info
Badge collection
Collect your badge at the registration desk in the main lobby with the QR code from your online registration and a photo ID.
Ticket notes
Visitor entry is free but business-focused; bring proof of your company role. Children under 14 are not admitted even with a guardian.
What's on
Signs Norte|Nordeste 2027
Visual-communication, signage and digital-printing fair.
Same venue and dates; access is included with Maquintex registration.
WebsitePack&Graph 2027
Graphic and packaging industry fair.
Same venue and dates; access is included with Maquintex registration.
WebsiteHow the last edition performed
Last edition
2025
Visitors: 15,000
Exhibitors: 200
Edition #: 9
This edition
2027
Visitors: 16,000
Exhibitors: 220
Next edition
Not announced yet
Impact
A 2027 edition that repeats 2025’s combined attendance would put more than 15,000 buyers and specifiers through Pavilhão Leste in three days, with roughly R$ 600 million of business influence in play. For a regional mill, that is a compact window to compare complete production lines; for a supplier, it is the densest concentration of Northeast textile decision-makers in the calendar.
Audience quality
The audience is dominantly Brazilian and operational: mill owners, production and maintenance managers, garment-factory supervisors and converters from Ceará and neighbouring states. The co-located printing and packaging floors add a secondary buyer group. Attendance is free and trade-focused, which filters out casual consumers but means exhibitors should qualify leads on the stand rather than rely on badge data alone.
Exhibitor outcomes
ROI depends on matching machinery to the Northeast’s mid-sized mills and garment clusters. A 9 sqm shell scheme is enough for a component or software offer; capital-equipment builders need 36 sqm or more to demonstrate a working line. With about 80% of 2025 exhibitors renewing, competition for good positions is high, so booking early matters more than discount hunting.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Brazil’s textile and apparel chain is concentrated in the South and Southeast, but Ceará and the Northeast are growing faster on lower labour costs and proximity to North American and European markets. Fortaleza’s port and air links make it a natural hub for garment exports, while regional mills still modernise machinery bought from the South. Maquintex shortens that supply chain by bringing builders and finishing-chemical suppliers directly to the buyer.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Automation and Industry 4.0 on the sewing floor
Brazilian garment factories are adopting automated cutting, robotic sewing cells and real-time production monitoring to offset labour costs and short order runs.
What it changes: Exhibitors selling sensors, software and automated handling can position around measurable throughput gains rather than machine price alone.
Sustainable denim and water-light finishing
Denim mills and laundries are under pressure to cut water, energy and chemical use, with laser finishing, ozone washing and low-liquor dyeing moving into mainstream production.
What it changes: Ceará’s denim cluster is a receptive first market for finishing upgrades, and the 2025 programme gave sustainable denim its own talk-show space.
Digital printing and near-shoring of apparel production
Digital sublimation and direct-to-garment printing let small regional brands produce short runs locally, while international buyers look to Northeast Brazil as a near-shore alternative.
What it changes: The co-located Signs Norte|Nordeste and Pack&Graph floors turn Maquintex into a print-to-packaging buying journey, not just a machinery show.
Latest updates from across the market.
Textile, visual-communication and packaging fairs close 2025 edition with more than 15,000 visitors
ReadMaquintex anchors the Northeast; Febratex covers the southern textile belt, and ITMA is the global capital-equipment benchmark. Buyers often combine a regional show with one international trip.
Febratex 2026
Blumenau, Brazil
Sister textile-technology show in Brazil’s southern textile belt; dates are circuit knowledge and should be reconfirmed.
websiteITMA 2027
Hannover, Germany
Global textile-machinery exhibition; dates are circuit knowledge and should be reconfirmed.
websiteSigns Norte|Nordeste 2027
Fortaleza, Brazil
Visual-communication and digital-print fair in the same venue and dates.
websitePack&Graph 2027
Fortaleza, Brazil
Graphic and packaging fair running alongside Maquintex.
website2026 southern-hemisphere winter
Use for southern textile-belt suppliers six months before Fortaleza.
2027 global equipment cycle
A two-stop year for capital-equipment buyers: global launch in Hannover, regional application in Fortaleza.
Co-located events and dates for 2027 come from the official Maquintex page; Febratex and ITMA dates are circuit estimates.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Aeroporto Internacional de Fortaleza – Pinto Martins
Main gateway for domestic and international flights; taxis and ride-hailing pick up outside arrivals.
about 7 km
to venue
15–25 min
by car
Aeroporto Internacional de Aracati – Canoa Quebrada
Smaller regional airport; useful only for onward travel along the east coast, not for the show itself.
about 150 km
to venue
2–2.5 h
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 40–60 / night
Closest cluster to the venue; book early because the co-located fairs fill the area.
USD 70–105 / night
Beachfront area with restaurants, about 20–30 minutes from the venue by ride-hailing.
USD 130–190 / night
Full-service hotels with meeting space and airport transfers; best for hosting client dinners.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Ride-hailing (Uber / 99)
Most practical option; allow extra time on the first afternoon when the car park queues build.
Urban bus
Frequent buses run along Av. Washington Soares; buy a rechargeable Bilhete Único card or pay cash.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business visitor visa / e-visa | Travellers from countries without a visa-exemption agreement, including several major markets, should check current rules before booking. | — | Apply 4–8 weeks before travel |
Many South American and some European travellers enter visa-free for business visits; confirm the stay limit and permitted activities.
Do not assume ATA Carnet cover for Brazil; confirm temporary-admission options with a Brazilian customs broker.
Official visa pageWeather
October is hot and mostly dry in Fortaleza, with daytime highs around 31–32°C and warm nights. The rainy season is February–May, so October is favourable for walking the outdoor areas between halls.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Mobile coverage is good across Fortaleza; buy a local TIM, Claro or Vivo data SIM at the airport or use eSIM roaming. Venue Wi-Fi is typically congested during peak hours.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business pace
Brazilian meetings often start with relationship-building; allow time for introductions and confirm appointments the day before. Portuguese is the working language, so bring a local interpreter for contract talks.
Dress and evenings
Smart-casual business dress works on the floor. Fortaleza is a beach city, so evening client dinners often move to Meireles or Mucuripe; a light jacket is useful for air-conditioned halls.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: FOR – Aeroporto Internacional de Fortaleza – Pinto Martins
Book 6–10 weeks out for October; the co-located fairs tighten seats and hotel rates in the week of 5 October.
Visa rules depend on nationality. Many business visitors need a visa or e-visa; check the Brazilian consulate before booking.
Estimated cost: USD 0–90 depending on nationality
Processing: 4–8 weeks
Carry a letter from your employer stating the purpose of the visit and proof of accommodation.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Ride-hailing is the simplest option, about 15–25 minutes and BRL 35–60 depending on traffic.
Hotel → venue: From Meireles or Aldeota, allow 20–35 minutes by car during the 14:00–15:00 build-up.
Ride-hail: Uber and 99 both operate widely; use the app’s venue pin rather than street-hailing.
Public transit: Buses along Av. Washington Soares stop near the venue; the fare is about BRL 5 and the trip is slower.
Parking: On-site paid parking is available but fills early; hotel parking is not a substitute for venue parking during show days.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: October
Temperature: 26–32°C
Seasonality: Hot and mostly dry; the rainy season runs February–May, so October has a low chance of heavy rain.
Packing: Light breathable clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a power bank and a light layer for air-conditioned halls.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: 6 October 2027
Day two usually has the fullest exhibitor staffing and the strongest programme after the opening-day rush, so machinery demos and technical meetings are easier to schedule than on the final afternoon.
Register online and download the exhibitor list — Shortlist 12–15 suppliers by hall and machine type.
Book flights and hotel — Stay in Edson Queiroz for a short trip or Meireles for evening options.
Request meetings and confirm booth numbers — Ask for technical staff, not only sales, for machinery comparisons.
Prepare a comparison sheet and budget band — Include installed power, footprint, spare parts and lead time.
Check registration QR code and travel documents — Arrive before 15:00 on day one to clear badge collection.
Badge collection and floor orientation
Main lobby, Centro de Eventos do CearáSupplier meetings on spinning, finishing and sewing equipment
Pavilhão LesteProgramme session on automation or sustainable denim
Auditorium / talk-show spaceFollow-up meetings and networking
Venue concourseBeach Park, Aquiraz
Family / Leisure
About 30 km, 40–50 minutes by car
One of Brazil’s best-known water parks; a easy half-day add-on before or after the show.
Centro Histórico de Fortaleza
Culture / Food
About 20–30 minutes from Meireles
Colonial architecture, the Mercado Central and local restaurants for a slower evening.
Beira Mar waterfront, Meireles
bars and restaurants
Walkable strip of bars and seafood restaurants; good for informal client dinners after 21:00.
Mucuripe fish market area
local food
Casual spot for a group dinner; agree the price before ordering seafood platters.
Northeast buyers often compare two or three suppliers after the show, so speed and a clear technical proposal matter more than a generic brochure. Keep Portuguese-language materials ready.
Budget
Shell scheme
BRL 720–980 / m²
Raw space
BRL 420–560 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
Bands are market estimates in BRL for a regional B2B fair; the organiser’s 2027 sales manual was not published on the fetched pages.
sourceAdjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
booth
exhibitor · shell 9 sqm
USD 1300–1760 / booth
hotel
visitor · mid
USD 255–315 / 3 nights
flight
visitor · domestic return
USD 140–220 / return flight
per_diem
visitor · standard
USD 165 / 3 days
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| booth | exhibitor | shell 9 sqm | USD 1300–1760 / booth | estimate | 2026-11-01 |
| hotel | visitor | mid | USD 255–315 / 3 nights | estimate | 2026-11-01 |
| flight | visitor | domestic return | USD 140–220 / return flight | estimate | 2026-11-01 |
| per_diem | visitor | standard | USD 165 / 3 days | estimate | 2026-11-01 |
Decision
Answer six quick questions to see whether Maquintex 2027 is a visit, an exhibit or a skip for your team.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What best describes your role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You have a live modernisation project and want to compare at least 8–10 suppliers in one trip.
Best for
Mill and garment-factory teams comparing machinery, chemicals or print technology
Min. budget
$1,200.00
Timeline
2–3 days on the ground
Risks
Too many suppliers to cover in one day
Evening-only hours compress the schedule
exhibit
You have a regional distributor or can commit to Portuguese-language technical support.
Best for
Machinery builders, chemical suppliers and print/packaging brands targeting the Northeast
Min. budget
$4,500.00
Timeline
Book 6–9 months ahead
Risks
Freight and customs delays
Stand position competition after 80% renewal
skip
Your products do not serve textile, apparel, printing or packaging production.
Best for
Teams with no textile or apparel remit and no Brazil travel plan
Timeline
Not applicable
Risks
Missing a low-cost entry point to the Northeast market
Book with
Centro de Eventos do Ceará
State-owned convention centre in Fortaleza hosting Maquintex in Pavilhão Leste.
Official venue site linked from the Maquintex homepage.
Febratex Group
Organiser of Maquintex, Signs Norte|Nordeste and Pack&Graph, based in Porto Alegre.
Organiser named on the official page.
ABIT – Associação Brasileira da Indústria Têxtil e de Confecção
National textile and apparel industry association that published the 2025 edition recap.
Published the post-show result used for the 2025 counts.
Azul Linhas Aéreas
Brazilian airline with domestic connections to Fortaleza and international routes.
Useful airline for travel planning; not an official show partner.
Recommended providers
Ministério das Relações Exteriores (Itamaraty)
Check visa or e-visa requirements by nationality before booking non-refundable travel.
Search Edson Queiroz for proximity or Meireles for restaurants; confirm free cancellation.
Compare LATAM, Azul and Gol for connections to FOR; book 6–10 weeks out.
Use a Brazilian customs broker for temporary admission and Pecém port clearance.
Travel medical insurance with cover for Brazil; check business-trip exclusions.
Book Beach Park or Fortaleza city tours around show hours.
Mobile lead capture and CRM export; configure LGPD consent fields before the show.
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