The fashion supply chain combines pattern making, cutting and finishing under increasingly tight deadlines. In this context, Sourcing Expo 2026 comes to Lodz from September 23 to 25 as a meeting point where brands and manufacturers focus on contracting production services.
Practical information about Sourcing Expo 2026
Sourcing Expo 2026 is held at Ptak Expo Lodz. The event publishes figures of more than 140 exhibitors and over 5,000 visitors spread across an exhibition area of 10 000 m2. The program includes conference days, workshops and meetings aimed at industrial contracting and services related to garment manufacturing.
Profile of exhibitors and visitors at this edition
The fair groups halls and pavilions with suppliers of garment services and finishes. Among the exhibitors are contract sewing workshops, OEM and ODM suppliers, private and white label manufacturers, and subcontractors specialized in cutting, finishing, printing and embroidery.
On the visitor side are purchasing and sourcing managers from brands, importers and distributors, as well as designers and companies looking to outsource complete production. This mix of profiles facilitates negotiation cycles aimed at production contracts and short series.
Program and featured activities
The Sourcing Expo 2026 schedule combines technical presentations with practical sessions. There are panels on integrated production processes and workshops on pattern digitization and CAD/CAM. The content offering is designed to clarify production capacities, lead times and quality levels that different suppliers can provide.
Key figures
- Registered exhibitors: more than 140.
- Professional visitors: more than 5,000.
- Exhibition area: 10 000 m2 at Ptak Expo Lodz.
These figures reflect the B2B scale of the event and its focus on contracting and evaluating production capabilities.
Commercial prospecting at Sourcing Expo 2026
Plan your prospecting with technical documents ready. Bring complete tech packs that include tolerances, fabric compositions and finishing requirements. Prioritize manufacturers that indicate full-package capacity when you are seeking integrated production and ask about MOQ and sample lead times.
Schedule meetings in advance with exhibitors that cover the operations you need, from cutting and sewing to printing and quality control. Request production roadmaps and quality control checkpoints to compare proposals. Bring samples or prototypes if you need to evaluate specific finishes and arrange plant visits when negotiations justify them.
During the fair, document partial agreements and delivery dates in writing to avoid later misunderstandings. Use the technical sessions to compare solutions for pattern digitization and CAD/CAM services that reduce adjustment times in production.
Closing and official link
Sourcing Expo 2026 concentrates in Lodz the offering of suppliers dedicated to turning designs into finished garments. For purchasing teams and brands that prioritize technical control and production lead times, the fair allows you to compare capabilities and negotiate terms in a single trip. Check the program and register your attendance at http://sourcingexpo.pl
