Brazilian Textile Industry Brings a Diverse Portfolio of 41 Companies to Colombiatex 2026
Brazil will have a prominent presence at Latin America’s leading textile raw materials trade fair.
Brazilian companies from the yarns, fabrics, knitting, trims, chemical inputs, technology, and textile machinery segments will take part in the event, reinforcing the competitiveness and diversity of the national industry. The trade fair will be held from January 27 to 29 at the Plaza Mayor Convention Center, in Medellín, Colombia.
In its 26th consecutive participation in the event, 41 companies will represent Brazil at Colombiatex, including 35 Brazilian exhibitors supported by Texbrasil (Brazilian Textile and Fashion Industry Internationalization Program), developed by Abit (Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association) in partnership with ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency). The group includes: Altero, Brand Têxtil, Canatiba Têxtil, Capricórnio Têxtil, Cardenas, Cataguases, Cedro Têxtil, Chargeurs PCC Brasil, Coltex, Dalila Ateliê Têxtil, Diklatex, Doptex, Ematex WorkWear, Fabril Mascarenhas, FB do Brasil, Fiorella, Hyosung, Kalimo, Kirimurê Brasil, Linhas Trichê e Vicunha Têxtil, Lunelli Têxtil, Martine Digital, Nilit/Sensil, Nova Kaeru, Pantextil, Paranatex Têxtil, Pollibox, Rovitex, Sancris Linhas, Fios e Zíperes, Santista Têxtil, Spa Têxtil, Tecelagem Columbia, Texneo, and The LYCRA Company.
Brazil will also be represented by machinery and equipment manufacturers through the Brazil Machinery Solutions Program, a sectoral project by ABIMAQ (Brazilian Machinery and Equipment Industry Association) in partnership with ApexBrasil. Participating companies include Audaces, Castilho Máquinas Têxteis, Comelato Roncato, Inarmeg Máquinas e Redutores, Socio Tec Automação, and SPGPrints.
Brazil’s participation reflects the country’s drive to expand its presence at major international textile and fashion industry events. Expectations are that the 2026 edition will contribute to the generation of new business, the strengthening of commercial partnerships, and the expansion of Brazilian exports in the months following the fair.
“Colombiatex is a strategic showcase for the Brazilian textile industry in Latin America. The presence of our companies demonstrates the sector’s ability to offer innovative, sustainable, and competitive products, as well as to strengthen commercial relations with an important market such as Colombia,” says Rafael Cervone, Executive Director of the Texbrasil Program and President Emeritus of Abit.
At the January 2025 edition, the Brazilian delegation held around 7,000 meetings. Business prospects reached close to USD 100 million, including USD 8.5 million in deals closed during the fair and an expected USD 91 million in future business.
Colombia imported approximately USD 1.6 billion in textile products in 2024, with emphasis on woven cotton fabrics and artificial and synthetic knitted fabrics. In the same period, more than 70% of textile imports originated from Asian countries. Brazil ranked sixth, with a 4% market share, totaling approximately USD 53.8 million.
The Colombian market stands out among the main destinations for Brazilian exports of textile machinery and equipment. In 2025, Colombia ranked as the fourth-largest destination, recording growth of 65% and reaching a volume of USD 3.9 million.
Between 2024 and 2025, Colombia’s share of Brazilian exports in this segment jumped from 4.3% to 9.1%. Five years ago, this share was only 2%.
“The growth of Colombia’s share in Brazilian exports of textile machinery and equipment demonstrates how innovation and the competitiveness of Brazilian solutions are gaining ground in the Colombian market, in a segment where Brazil is consolidating itself as a supplier of technology and competitive solutions,” says Patrícia Gomes, ABIMAQ’s Executive Director of Market.
About Abit
The Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association (Abit), founded on February 21, 1957, is one of the most important entities among the country’s economic sectors. It represents the productive strength of 25,700 companies installed throughout Brazil, of all sizes, employing more than 1.34 million workers and generating combined annual revenue (in 2024) of BRL 221 billion.
About ApexBrasil
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) works to promote Brazilian products and services abroad and attract foreign investment to strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy. To achieve these goals, ApexBrasil carries out a wide range of trade promotion activities, such as trade and prospecting missions, business matchmaking rounds, support for Brazilian companies’ participation in major international trade fairs, visits by foreign buyers and opinion leaders to learn about Brazil’s production structure, among other business platforms aimed at strengthening the Brazil brand.
The Agency also works in coordination with public and private stakeholders to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to Brazil, focusing on strategic sectors for enhancing the competitiveness of Brazilian companies and the country.
About Texbrasil
The Brazilian Textile and Fashion Industry Internationalization Program (Texbrasil) supports textile and apparel companies in developing strategies to enter the global market. Over 22 years, it has helped around 1,900 brands start exporting, generating more than USD 9 billion in business. The program is a partnership between Abit and ApexBrasil.
About ABIMAQ
The Brazilian Machinery and Equipment Industry Association (ABIMAQ) was founded in 1937 with the aim of strengthening the national industry by mobilizing the sector, acting with political and economic institutions, stimulating international trade and cooperation, and contributing to improved performance in terms of technology, workforce training, and managerial modernization. More information: www.abimaq.org.br
About Brazil Machinery Solutions
Resulting from a partnership between ApexBrasil and ABIMAQ, the Brazil Machinery Solutions Program aims to promote Brazilian exports of machinery and equipment and strengthen Brazil’s image as a manufacturer of capital goods with competitive technology. The BMS Program is made up of companies that manufacture machinery and equipment for various sectors, such as agriculture, textiles, mining, plastics, packaging, among others. More information: www.brazilmachinery.com