AEC claims growth for Futurmoda
Spanish footwear materials exhibition Futurmoda celebrated its fifty-third edition in Elche in mid-March.
Organiser, AEC (Spain’s national industry association for footwear component suppliers), said just over 5,000 visitors attended and were able to view leathers, other materials and components from more than 300 exhibiting companies. The fashion season in focus this time was spring-summer 2026.
On this occasion, machinery companies and other technology providers occupied 15% of the exhibition space.
AEC president, Álvaro Sánchez, said: “We are very pleased with the results of this edition. We have seen growth in the number of exhibitors and the number of professional visitors, confirming the industry’s ongoing commitment to technological transformation and the development of more sustainable materials. Our sector is evolving rapidly, and Futurmoda reflects that evolution.”
