Technical fashion and industrial textile solutions are receiving growing attention in 2027, and Smab 2027 aims to gather machinery, materials and process suppliers in one place. The event runs from 25 to 27 May 2027 at Fiera Milano, Rho, with a format geared to commercial visits along the fashion production chain.
Dates and venue for Smab 2027
Smab 2027 takes place from 25 to 27 May at Fiera Milano, Rho. The venue provides the space and technical infrastructure required for machinery demonstrations and production-scale presentations, making it suitable for technical visits and hands-on product displays. The official site contains the exhibition map and exhibitor catalogue to plan a targeted visit.
Who exhibits at Smab 2027
The fair gathers manufacturers of garment machinery, suppliers of functional materials and companies offering production software. The exhibitor catalogue includes Italian and international companies covering cutting and sewing equipment, technical textiles and process solutions. The listing lets you filter potential partners by technology and production stage.
Program and activities at Smab 2027
Smab 2027 features conferences, workshops and presentations focused on industrial processes and applied technologies for the sector. Sessions address production digitalization, automation and advanced materials. Conference spaces also serve as venues for meetings with buyers and for product demonstrations that contextualize manufacturing solutions.
Key figures for Smab 2027
- Registered visitors around 3,000
- Exhibiting companies 70
- International buyers 21
- More than 50 conferences and workshops
- Supporting associations 3
These numbers provide a sense of the commercial scale and professional activity to expect across the three days.
Preparing B2B prospecting at Smab 2027
Use the exhibitor catalogue and floor map to draft a priority list of targets. Aim to schedule technical meetings with manufacturers of cutting systems, assembly machinery, suppliers of advanced materials and production software providers. Bring product samples or technical specifications so suppliers can offer concrete feedback and feasibility input.
Block time for follow-up meetings with international buyers and for short on-stand demonstrations. Prioritize contacts that align with your production needs and prepare a one-page briefing for each meeting to keep discussions focused.
Closing note and official link
Smab 2027 concentrates technical supply and commercial dialogue around textile production for fashion. If your objective is to evaluate machinery suppliers, audit advanced materials or secure technical partnerships, plan meetings in advance and consult the exhibitor catalogue on the event website at http://www.samab.it/en
