Discover the Union des Industries Textiles (UIT) stand at Première Vision Paris! The - Première Vision Paris
The UIT brings together the key players in the textile industry, from fabric manufacturers to accessory suppliers and designers.
Strongly committed to the environmental and social transition, the French textile industry stands out for its values: it is decarbonised, with a reduced environmental impact; innovative, developing cutting-edge technologies and guaranteeing superior quality; and collaborative, promoting networking and partnerships.
Why you should visit our stand?
- Discover the French collections through an exclusive selection of 200 samples of sustainable, high-quality fabrics: natural fibres, environmentally-friendly products, exceptional French fabrics (lace, silk, tweed), as well as innovative, technological and sports fabrics.
- Meet our experts on the French textile offer, with personalised help with “French sourcing” and dedicated time for discussions and networking with the textile manufacturers attending the event.
- Talk to the International Wool Textile Organisation, the global authority for standards in the wool textile industry, this editon’s special guest on the UIT stand. Since 1930, IWTO has represented the collected interests of the global wool trade.
Don’t miss this opportunity!
Visit the UIT stand – 5M26
| Get on board with innovation and technological advances in the sector of wool following our talks: o Tuesday 11th February, 11:00-11:30 am: Natural fibres and environmental labelling regulation: what consequences for the fashion industry? Speaker: Damien Pommeret, Regional Manager Western Europe Woolmark o Tuesday 11th February, 3:00-3:30 pm: Back to the source, Lille will become the wool capital of the world for a few days. Speaker: Olivier SEGARD – Vice President IWTO o Wednesday 12th February, 11:00-11:30 am: Structuring the French Wool Supply Chains: Turning Vision into Action Speaker: Pascal Gautrand, Managing Director, Collectif Tricolor o Wednesday 12th February, 3:00-3:30 pm: French Wool Market Study: Insights and Opportunities Speaker: Maude Vulliet, Project Manager and Innovation Design Manager CETI |
TUESDAY 11 FEBRUARY, 11am – 11:30am
Speaker: Damien Pommeret, Regional Manager Western Europe Woolmark
Ecodesign, marketing claims, brands ‘responsibility for waste and recycling… the legislation that’s being developed in the EU affects the entire fashion value chain. The European Union aims to end Fast Fashion, reduce the leakage of microplastics, create a circular economy with more durable, high-quality textiles and new markets for re-use and repair of clothing. But if some policy developments are not improved, it will have the opposite effect of what the EU is trying to achieve. Since 2021, Make the Label Count Campaign wants to raise consumers’ and police makers’ awareness on how it will disadvantage natural fibres and what can be done to have a fairer system.
TUESDAY 11 FEBRUARY, 3pm – 3:30pm
Speaker: Olivier SEGARD – IWTO Vice President
The International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO) brings its annual Congress to Lille on 20-22 May. The event brings together key players from the global wool industry – from sheep farmers and processors to brands and retailers. The programme will focus on driving innovation, strengthening the wool supply chain, and positioning wool as a natural, renewable, and biodegradable solution for the global textile industry’s challenges.
WEDNESDAY 12 FEBRUARY, 11am – 11:30am
Speaker: Pascal Gautrand, Managing Director, Collectif Tricolor
Pascal Gautrand, representing the Tricolor collective, will explain how the redaction of a national roadmap for the French wool sectors served as a decisive lever to build a complete supply chain for French wool. What obstacles need to be overcome, what partnerships should be forged, and what initiatives must be launched to capitalize on this strategic diagnosis? Discover concrete action plans to sustainably enhance this local resource and meet the growing demand for responsible materials in various markets.
WEDNESDAY 12 FEBRUARY, 3pm – 3:30 pm
Speaker: Maude Vulliet, Project Manager and Innovation Design Manager CETI
Every year, 10,000 tons of French wool are collected, yet much of it is discarded due to a lack of economically viable outlets. However, this material holds significant potential to meet the growing demand for local and sustainable fibers. This conference provides a synthesis of the market study conducted by CETI – Transformative Textiles, highlighting key opportunities and promising markets to structure a competitive and sustainable supply chain for French wool.