銆€銆€HANOI, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Around 180 companies from 14 countries and territories including China, India, Japan and the United States showcased their products at the international exhibition on equipment and materials for the textile and garment industry which kicked off in Vietnam's southern Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday.

銆€銆€Spinning, weaving, knitting machines and yarn processing equipment, chemicals and dyes, embroidery and sewing materials among other products will be on display during the four-day event.

銆€銆€Co-organized by Vietnam National Trade Fair and Advertising Company (Vinexad), Hong Kong's Yorkers Trade and Marketing Service and Chan Chao International Exhibition Company, the exhibition is expected to attract about 12,000 visitors.