222 companies unveil their spring-summer 2024 collections, each aiming to drive sales and enhance communication with buyers. The latest figures show a robust growth in the fair, with exhibitor numbers up by 21% and booth counts up by 27% from the prior year. The market mood remains confident about business momentum, even as indicators suggest softer consumer demand in key regions like Germany. A bright note comes from footwear exports, which have surpassed 3 billion euros as the sector continues to recover from the pandemic and strengthens its component supply chain.
About 31% of participants are international, with notable participation from Italy, France, Portugal, Bangladesh, Germany, and China. Attendees will be able to explore a 14,500 square meter exhibition area in Feria Alicante’s Hall 2, where IFA previously operated. The fair gathers 2,000 square meters dedicated to hundreds of companies and machinery, including leather and leather goods, components that complement the flagship products, accessories, and related segments. Data show a broad spectrum across textiles and synthetics, machinery and technology, precast and manufactured goods, and chemical products, reflecting the sector’s wide range of capabilities.
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The event highlights the evolving nature of the industry, underscoring the growing importance of automation, sensors, additive manufacturing, 3D printing, direct printing, connectivity, predictive maintenance, and process control as core drivers of modern production.
Futurmoda also expands its commercial reach by welcoming more international exhibitors, reinforcing its role as a leading European fair with a distinct identity. Initiatives include collaborations with technical institutes for footwear and textiles, advanced training programs from schools and institutes, and consultants specializing in sustainability and certification. An official outlook notes that Futurmoda will help set the trends for spring-summer 2024, emphasizing the development of recycled materials and new, lower-impact products that advance circular design. The palette is expected to be bright and digital-inspired, balanced with warm neutrals to create a contemporary look.