Mauritius is participating for the 8th consecutive year of international fair, Première Vision Manufacturing to be held in Paris. This time twelve Mauritius apparel companies are partaking in the trade fair. The delegation is being led by Enterprise Mauritius.

Participating local companies are: Palmar Knit & Palmar Woven, Nouvelle Lingerie Mauricienne, Pumsi Ltd, Maxiwear Ltd, Sheentex Ltd, Heavy Knitting Ltd, Chemiserie Bellvill Ltd, City Fashion Ltd, Textilama Manufacturing, Fairy Textiles and Wensum Ltd.

The local enterprises are showcasing a wide range of apparel products namely shirts, T-shirts and polos, jeanswear, ladies underwear and fancy dresses, pullovers, suits and jackets.

Première Vision Manufacturing (previously known as Zoom by Fatex) is an international fair held twice yearly and is considered as a 'must participate' fair by local textile operators. It represents one of the most appropriate platforms for Mauritian enterprises to showcase products and establish new contacts with French and European buyers. Some 147 exhibitors for textile and apparel will be present at the exhibition and over 8,000 professional visitors are expected to visit the Mauritius Pavilion.

The main objectives behind participation in this exhibition are market consolidation, market expansion and enhancing the visibility of Mauritius as a sourcing destination of choice with regard to textile and apparel. Moreover, this exhibition will be an effective platform for Mauritian enterprises to familiarise with latest trends and collections.

France remains a major market for Mauritius with regards to apparel exports. Recent figures indicate an increasing trend, with exports to France during the year 2015 reaching Rs 3.8billion as opposed to 2014 where exports were estimated at Rs 3.2 billion. This represents a rise of almost 19%.

Première Vision Paris is an essential business hub where 62,000 industry professionals from over 120 countries come together to share ideas, do business, work and build their new collections.

The show is also inspiring due to forward-looking fashion information that is vital to developing successful collections. Some 1,900 exhibitors from 55 countries present collections developed in close synergy with the needs of the fashion market and the timing of the apparel industry.

Première Vision Paris offers an international business advantage: a loyal target essentially comprised of international buyers from some 170 countries; a permanent dialogue with textile industry professionals; an opportunity to enter new markets; and 11 offices worldwide in Italy, France, UK, Germany, Spain, Turkey, Japan, China, South America, North America, and South Korea that offer their expertise to help with promotion and local press coverage.

This event showcases product from Apparel & Clothing, Leather & Leather Products, Textile, Fabrics & Yarns, Lifestyle & Fashion, Fashion industries etc. in the Apparel & Clothing, Fashion, Leather & Leather Products, Lifestyle & Fashion, Textile, Fabrics & Yarns industries.

Première Vision Paris took off on 16 February and will run till 18 February 2016 at the Paris Nord Villepinte in Paris, France.