shoe component companies This week they face Lineapelle New York, one of the most exclusive fairs in the industry. Eight companies from the stateSix people from Elche, one from Petrer and one from Villena will attend this biannual event, which takes place at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea, the heart of the world’s contemporary art district, on January 31 and February 1. apple. Alicante commercial companies will also lead the Spanish presence at this event.
This event has been held since 2001 and attracts the participation of the most distinguished European and international manufacturers in the field of leather, textiles, synthetics and components for the production of footwear, leather products, upholstery and car interiors. The high quality and diversity of the current collections make it a must-visit event for luxury and contemporary manufacturers and designers, according to a report by the Association of Footwear Components Companies (AEC).
At the next edition, companies will offer US designers: New features for the 2025 spring-summer season. According to the organizers, 111 companies will participate in the fair; Italian companies will take the first place with 45%, followed by Brazilian companies with 12% and Spanish companies with 9%. There are also participants from countries such as Germany, France, China, USA, India, Mexico, Pakistan, England and Turkey.
On this occasion, a total of 10 Spanish companies from the sector are participating in AEC under the brand Footwear Components From Spain. This event is included in the AEC’s Sector Plan together with ICEX. Companies participating in the fair These are brands of fabric, synthetics, tanning, trimmings, ornaments, among other items.The vast majority have a consolidated market in the United States and come with the goal of maintaining that market. business connections with designers and stylists One of the leading shoe and leather products brands in the United States.
Preview of trends
A fashion-focused fair where companies present the most creative and avant-garde collections of the season, a preview of what can later be seen at other international fairs in the sector.
It also took part in the last edition of the fair held last February. More than 850 visitors, mostly from the USA, followed by Canada. United States was in 2022 The second country with the highest shoe consumption in the worldHowever, it should be said that they are not a major manufacturer of ready-made shoes after China, but they have decided to purchase the materials necessary for their production.
Companies in the sector will take part in the fair next February Premiere Vision Paris and Lineapelle Milan fairs. In March, especially on the 13th and 14th, companies will be at the national industry fair Futurmoda to be held in Elche. It is an inevitable event for shoe and leather goods manufacturers due to the wide range of exhibition samples they can find to build their collections.