SourcingExpo
Event Placement
Sourcing Expo — a trade show for brands looking for suppliers
Why it's worth
Six Reasons to Be Here
A trade show exclusively for contractors
No distractions—each exhibitor offers a specific manufacturing service.
The Decision-Making Audience
Brand owners, importers, and sourcing managers with ready-to-fill orders.
1st edition — first move
Be one of the first contractors to make a name for yourself at the trade show.
In the heart of the textile region
Ptak Expo Łódź — Europe's largest clothing retail center, exit from the A1.
Expert Program at the Trade Show
Lectures and workshops attract high-quality traffic right to your booth.
All-inclusive booth
Design, construction, furniture, and technical support—everything is ready to go.
Time until the fair
Event Statistics
The scale of the gathering in one place
400+
Exhibitors
8500+
B2B Visitors
20,000 m²
Area
3
Trade Show Days
What's included in the package
A stake that goes beyond square meters
- Marketing package with invitations — You invite your own customers to your booth as part of your participation in the trade show.
- A carefully selected B2B audience — Industry-specific registration and visitor verification — the people at the booth are buyers, not random passersby.
- Dedicated sales representative — One person guides you through the entire process, from the estimate through construction to the grand opening.
- All-inclusive booth — Design, construction, furniture, and technical support—you'll move right in.
Who will you meet here?
Visitor Profile
Brands and manufacturers who come to place a specific order.
Clothing brand owners looking for manufacturers
01 / 06Fashion Designers and Creators — Short and Long Collections
02 / 06Importers and wholesalers moving production closer
03 / 06Retail chains and e-commerce platforms (private label)
04 / 06Promotional and Workwear (Work Safety) Companies
05 / 06Purchasing and Sourcing Managers
06 / 06Industry scope
Scope of Manufacturing Services — Six Pillars
Stitching and Seams
- Contract sewing (lightweight, heavyweight, sportswear, workwear)
- Short and long runs
- Private Label and White Label
Comprehensive production
- A Complete Package from A to Z
- Mold Design and Grading
- Prototype Shop and Prototypes
Cutting Shops and CAD/CAM
- Precision Fabric Cutting
- CAD/CAM Services
- Pattern Digitization
Printing and Embroidery
- DTF Digital Printing and Screen Printing
- Sublimation
- Computerized Embroidery
Finishing and Assembly
- Ironing and Labeling
- Quality Control (QC)
- Assembly and Packaging
Refining and Additives
- Garment Dyeing
- Special Effects and Finishes
- Tags, Labels, Packaging
Expert Program
Knowledge That Drives Production
The accompanying program draws visitors to the booths—people who come seeking knowledge but stay for business discussions.
- Presentations by industry professionals
- Panels on sourcing
- Workshops and live demonstrations
- Matchmaking sessions
- Sustainable production zone
- Trade show awards
Opportunities for Participation
Three Ways to Participate in the Trade Show
You can tailor the scope of your participation to your business goals—from a traditional booth to a stage performance.
Exhibition booth
Exhibition space in the hall, product displays, B2B meetings, and inclusion in the event’s communications. Booth construction, furniture, and technical support are included in the package.
Appearance on the show
A presentation or panel discussion on the trade show stage—positioning yourself as an expert in front of a room full of decision-makers, not just the people at your booth.
Exhibition Area and Demonstrations
A live demonstration of a product, machine, or technology in a designated area—a format for offerings that can't be sold with a flyer.
We determine prices and availability on a case-by-case basis—fill out the quote form, and a sales representative will prepare a quote for you.
Market Size
Europe's Largest Textile and Apparel Industry Cluster
- 43,000+ — companies in the PTAK Wholesale Center ecosystem — sewing factories, cutting shops, and service providers.
- +18% — growth in clothing exports in 2024 — the highest growth rate among EU leaders.
- 85% — of companies plan to produce and sell the majority of their products within the same region by 2026.
- 10–21 days — nearshore lead time, compared to 60–120 days for production in Asia.
- 200 million — EU citizens within 1,000 km of the “PTAK” Center.
Ptak Expo Łódź
A facility capable of handling exhibitions of any scale
PTAK EXPO Łódź is the largest trade fair and commercial center in this part of Europe: exhibition halls connected to the “PTAK” Wholesale Center, thousands of parking spaces, and a direct exit from the A1 highway.
- Direct exit from the A1 highway
- Central Poland — approx. 10 minutes from downtown Łódź
- Thousands of parking spaces with access to the exhibition halls
- Hotels and restaurants in the vicinity
- 200 million EU citizens within a 1,000-kilometer radius
Centrum Hurtowe Ptak · ul. Tuszyńska 72/74 · 95-030 Rzgów k. Łodzi
Plan your route
How It Works
From Submission to Exhibition
01
Registration
You fill out a short form—industry, approximate square footage, contact information.
02
Offer
The sales representative prepares a valuation of the space and facilities tailored to the purpose of the participation.
03
Agreement and Location
You sign the contract and reserve a specific spot on the floor plan.
04
Preparation and Trade Shows
Furnishings, promotional materials, and an invitation package for your customers—you’re all set.
Reserve your stand
Sourcing Expo 2027
September 7–9, 2027 · PTAK EXPO Łódź. Showcase your production capabilities to brands looking for a contractor.
Organised by: PTAK EXPO ŁÓDŹ