Kyrgyz Textile and Clothing Week will be held from November 7 to 16, 2018. Round tables devoted to the development of the textile and clothing industry will be held. In addition, representatives of enterprises of the sector, government bodies, non-governmental sector and experts will discuss state support for the textile and apparel industry to attract labor to the industry; effectiveness of the training system for the industry; ensuring decent working conditions and tools for financing the clothing industry; and export competitiveness of the textile and clothing industry.

An award ceremony for winners of competitions for young designers, industrial enterprises, craftsmen and a media competition announced during the Kyrgyz Textile and Clothing Week 2018 will be held. An exhibition-fair of garments from local manufacturers will be held at the Sports Palace in Bishkek from 7 to 11 November. Kyrgyz companies will showcase their clothes, shoes, accessories, and fabrics.

All conclusions and recommendations drawn up during the discussions will be presented at the high level forum to discuss the creation of favorable conditions for enhancing the national significance and image of the textile and garment industry of Kyrgyzstan.

The event is organized by the government of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Legprom Light Industry Enterprises Association of the Kyrgyz, the Fashion Designers Association, Dayry Foundation, development partners, including UNDP, ITC, EBRD, ILO, Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund.