MOD’TISSIMO 2015

Created in 1992, the MODTISSIMO Trade Show started out by being a restricted exhibition of foreign fabrics. It was held, at that time, at the Hotel Solverde, in Espinho.

MODTISSIMO was created by Selectiva Moda, composed by the Federation Française de la Maille and APIM (Portuguese Association of the Knitwear and Garment Making Industries) and its number of exhibitors has been growing year after year since its first exhibition.

From the third edition the trade show moved to Exponor, in Matosinhos (Oporto), and took its first big step by accepting the participation of Portuguese exhibitors.

Another big mark in the brief history of this trade show was a partnership agreement with APT (Portuguese Association of Textiles and Garments) and ANIL (National Association of the Wool Industry) from its seventh edition. It was an evolutionary leap and MODTISSIMO became the only fabrics and accessories trade show in Portugal, for it boasted the majority of national manufacturers, and from the 12th edition united Portuguese garment makers.

From its 15th edition the Federation Française de la Maille gave up its position in favour of APT and APIM (since 2003 joined in the new association ATP), now associates in the Association Selectiva Moda, which organizes MODTISSIMO, and maintaining its strategic partnership with ANIL.

The 27th edition of MODTISSIMO (March 2006) is a turning point in the history of the only existing Exhibition of Fabrics and Accessories, Portuguese Garment Makers, Textiles for Tomorrow and Portuguese Tanneries, as it moves to the heart of Porto. MODTISSIMO take place in the Edifício da Alfândega do Porto, completely renewing its image and concept.

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