YANGON, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) -- The 2024 Myanmar International Textile and Machinery Fair, held from Dec. 6 to Dec. 8 in Yangon, brought together international and local businesses in the textile and garment industries.
The event was organized by the Chinese Textile & Garment Association in Myanmar and the Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association (MGMA).
The fair, which featured 20 Chinese brands and over 100 manufacturers from China of a variety of products in textiles, apparel, shoes and bags, provided a valuable opportunity for B2B matchmaking, enabling visitors to interact with exhibitors and explore commercial opportunities, the MGMA said.
It also allowed international companies to observe the craftsmanship and techniques of Myanmar's local textile and garment factories, it said.
Visitors can observe colorful and sophisticated textile products, traditional techniques and modern innovations from made-in-Myanmar manufacturers, it added.
The fair also attracted participation from the Korea Garment Association in Myanmar and Hong Kong Myanmar Manufacturers' Association Limited.
A standout exhibitor, Hong Kong-based Lat War TSM Co., Ltd., presented advanced automatic garment machinery. Ko Aung, sales and marketing representative from TSM, said that the machine can produce more clothes with less human labor, boosting productivity for businesses.
"This event is a great platform to observe various garment-related innovation," he said.
Kyi Kyi Win, the owner of Royal Fashion and Garment, expressed her satisfaction with the quality of Chinese-sourced fabrics. "I have ordered fabrics from China, and the quality is good."
"This event allows me to promote my brand, connect with business partners, and explore new opportunities," she said.
SUNTUK Myanmar Company Trading introduced two unique machines imported from China, a direct-to-print sticker-producing machine and laser textile cutting machine.
Hnin Nwe Tun, sales and marketing manager at SUNTUK, explained the advantages of attending such events. "It is a great chance to observe the latest machines and connect with others in the industry," she noted. ■
