As Colombia emerges as the next big nearshoring hub for the US, PI Apparel returns to the city of Medellin on 18 October with its second edition of the trade show that will focus on production & supply chain, and innovation.
- Key players from the Latin American country and US brands will come together to explore which technologies and practices are changing the face of the Colombian fashion industry.
TRADE TALK: The two-day event will be an opportunity to see how the Latin American apparel market is digitally evolving and also explore the many doors this is opening for companies both in Colombia and globally.
- Apart from discussing topics ranging from sustainable textile solutions for the fashion market to finding the best practices along the supply chain, how and why Colombia is emerging as a trusted, strategic partner to tech solutions and innovations, salubrious Medellin will also be a hotspot for networking with industry leaders.
WHY COLOMBIA: The textiles and apparel sectors are among the most dynamic in the Colombian economy, representing around 7.7% of the industrial GDP.
- The country’s location, in addition to its access to 680 international ports, positions Colombia as a favourable export platform to supply foreign demand with competitive delivery times.
- Built upon over 100 years of tradition and extensive networks of private and public partners, the Colombian apparel market has grown exponentially.
- According to the Environmental Performance Index of Yale University, Colombia ranks first in Latin America in applying ethical practices and sustainable development.
- With the US being a primary commercial partner, brands such as Patagonia are finding sourcing options in Colombia to make advancements in working conditions and sustainable policies.
ABOUT PI APPAREL PI Apparel is a community for apparel and footwear professionals.
- Launched as a branch of the Product Innovation brand, the first PI Apparel event took place in London in 2013.
- Providing a series of global events which bring together industry leaders to discuss digital transformation in apparel, it has since emerged as one of the world’s top event series in the apparel industry and has grown to establish a prominent presence in the USA, Asia and Europe.
