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LINEXPO

LINEXPO is a special section within IFCO – Istanbul Fashion Connection, focused on lingerie, hosiery, swimwear, and loungewear for the international apparel and fashion trade…

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August 19 - August 21, 2026Istanbul, TurkeyManufacturing & AutomationChemicalGlassTigsad
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LINEXPO
Exhibitors400
Visitors30,000

About LINEXPO

Overview

LINEXPO is a special section within IFCO – Istanbul Fashion Connection, focused on lingerie, hosiery, swimwear, and loungewear for the international apparel and fashion trade. The event is currently scheduled to take place alongside IFCO from 19–21 August 2026 at the Istanbul Expo Centre in Istanbul, Turkey, and is organized by İTKİB Fairs Inc., the fairs arm of the Istanbul Apparel Exporters’ Association (İHKİB).

What to Expect

LINEXPO is presented as a dedicated special area within IFCO, giving exhibitors in lingerie, hosiery, swimwear, and loungewear direct access to a concentrated international buying audience. The official IFCO materials describe the broader fair as a large multi-hall business platform where companies showcase creative collections, product development, and sourcing opportunities across apparel categories, with LINEXPO positioned as a focused commercial zone inside that environment. For attendees, that means a trade-show format built around meetings, product discovery, and supplier comparison rather than consumer-style browsing. Visitors can expect to see established and emerging brands, with the 2026 communication naming examples such as Monomisse, Elsima, Anıl, and Artış Collection in the LINEXPO section. The broader IFCO platform is marketed as bringing together exhibitors and buyers from many countries, which suggests strong relevance for export-oriented sourcing and international order writing. The show is likely most valuable for professionals looking to evaluate collections, compare manufacturing capabilities, identify new suppliers, and build business relationships in the intimate apparel segment. Because LINEXPO sits inside IFCO, attendees also gain exposure to adjacent fashion categories and a larger cross-sector network that can support multi-category sourcing strategies. The official event pages indicate that the August 2026 edition is already planned, so companies can use the published dates to schedule travel, buying appointments, and seasonal sourcing calendars around the show.

Who Should Attend

LINEXPO is best suited to lingerie and intimate-apparel buyers, retail and wholesale purchasing teams, sourcing and product development managers, fashion distributors, importers, private-label brands, and agents who want to connect with suppliers serving international markets. It also fits manufacturers and exporters seeking B2B exposure in underwear, nightwear, hosiery, swimwear, and related categories, especially those targeting Europe, the Middle East, and other export destinations. Broader IFCO visitors, including apparel professionals who source across multiple segments, may also find value in attending because LINEXPO is embedded within a larger fashion trade fair.

Why It Matters

LINEXPO matters because it gives the lingerie and intimate-apparel segment a dedicated commercial showcase within one of Istanbul’s major fashion trade platforms. The official IFCO materials position the event as part of a broader international business ecosystem connecting design, production, and trade, which makes it relevant to both Turkish manufacturers and overseas buyers. For exhibitors, the show offers access to a concentrated buyer base rather than a fragmented general audience, improving the efficiency of sales meetings and export lead generation. For buyers, it provides a convenient way to compare suppliers, assess collections, and discover new sourcing options in one place. The published IFCO statistics also suggest meaningful market scale: the February 2026 edition reportedly drew around 450 exhibitors and 29,746 professional visitors from over 134 countries, while earlier 2026 messaging described more than 400 exhibitors and more than 30,000 expected visitors from over 125 countries. That scale indicates strong international reach and enough traffic to matter for sourcing calendars. Because LINEXPO is tied to IFCO’s August 2026 edition, it is also strategically timed for professionals planning pre-season buying and order placement. In directory terms, the event is important not just as a standalone category area, but as a signal that Istanbul remains an active hub for export-driven apparel trade and specialized intimate-apparel sourcing. The fact that the official site already lists the August 2026 dates supports its status as an active, scheduled event rather than a canceled or discontinued fair.

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Istanbul Expo Centre

Istanbul, Turkey

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