The third edition of Gartex Texprocess India was held from February 1st to 3rd, 2024 at the Jio World Convention Center in Mumbai. Like last year, the… Denim showwhich debuted in Mumbai two years ago as a standalone event, as well as the Fabrics and Trims Show, which expanded the event to two halls.
“The Denim Manufacturer Association of India (DMA) is committed to promoting the denim industry in India. Through our active participation, we want to engage with all stakeholders in the denim community. This event showcases the versatility of denim as a fabric of choice for various applications and provides an inclusive platform for all stakeholders along the supply chain to collaborate, connect and promote a fair and equitable environment,” said DMA President Sharad Jaipuria in his keynote address at the opening of the event.
Over 120 exhibitors presented innovations from more than 30 product categories and more than 300 brands on more than 10,000 square meters. The latest machines (some of which were sold at the fair itself), advanced technologies and solutions as well as trendy fabrics and raw materials were on display.
Indian brands like Balaji Sewing Machines, Beharji Enterprises, BrillBrains Technolabs, Codeverse Technologies, Ginni International, Lenzing Fibers India, LNJ Denims, Mexum Texink and others met international brands like Jack, Siruba, Brother, Pegasus, Yumei and Bruce from countries like Spain , Germany, Japan, Singapore and China.
The exhibition featured an exclusive section for Screen Print India – Textile, where the latest trends and industry innovations in digital and screen printing technologies for textile and apparel manufacturing applications were showcased. The event is jointly organized by Messe Frankfurt India and Mex Exhibitions Pvt. organized.
Exhibitors satisfied with visitor frequency
According to official figures, the fair attracted more than 12,000 visitors over three days, with the first two days traditionally busier than the last, which students can attend. A representative from printing press manufacturer and supplier DCC confirmed a slower Saturday but was happy with the first two days.
“The exhibition area is full of enthusiastic visitors and exhibitors. It is exciting to see the evolution of product presentation at our event, which has evolved from traditional to modern, intelligent and innovative products,” concluded Mex Director Gaurav Juneja.
“Industry-friendly government schemes, new and emerging technologies, growing export spectrum and contributions from MSMEs and small businesses are the key growth drivers of the Indian textile industry. With this edition, we look forward to further growth in the industry,” Juneja added.
Embroidery machine wholesaler Krishna Sewing Solutions, based in Bengaluru, regularly comes to the trade fair in Mumbai. “The fair was good; “We have met about 95 percent new customers and also existing customers who want an upgrade,” said a representative.
The stand of Mina Trims from Delhi was full of visitors looking at the trims and buttons on offer. “Mumbai has fewer customers, but very interested ones,” was the consensus at the stand compared to the edition in New Delhi.
Innovations in denim
Spanish sustainable clothing finishing specialist Jeanologia introduced its latest dyeing machine ColorBox, “the most sustainable dyeing technology capable of reproducing perfect colors without consuming water or generating waste,” according to the brand.
An improved dosing system ensures the best dilution with minimal use of resources through precise dosing of paint and chemicals. The ColorBox 420 model is currently the only machine on the market that can dye from 50 to 200 kilograms of clothing. Although it is suitable for all types of products, it is specifically designed for delicate garments.
At the Nahar Group of Companies stand, visitors could learn more about Oswal Denims’ sustainable initiatives, such as yarns that are 100 percent organic, fair trade or made from BCI cotton or recycled cotton.
Textile industry experiences “robust growth”
Government initiatives have contributed to the growth of the textile sector in India, including the planned opening of seven mega textile parks in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, and funding of 126 research proposals under the National Technical Textile Mission ( NTTM) for specialty fibers and technical textiles.
Commenting on this growth trajectory, Raj Manek, Managing Director and Board Member of Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd said: “The sector is recording robust growth. Along with growing government support and rapid adoption of automation, technologies and innovative machinery, the textile industry is in its transformation phase.”
“At this stage, an event like Gartex Texprocess India plays a crucial role in bringing together the world’s leading players under one roof and giving them an opportunity to understand current and future trends. With its exclusive information events, it enables industry representatives to deal with the roadmap in order to make the industry more lively. We hope this edition will help buyers and sellers expand their network and business and contribute to the growth trajectory of the industry,” Manek added.
Gartex India was launched in 2016 together with Texprocess India, Messe Frankfurt’s international trade fair for textile and flexible materials processing, to support increased production capacity, improved technologies and better automation processes for the textile and clothing sector.
The fair initially took place every August in New Delhi; Since 2022 it has also been taking place in Mumbai every February. The next edition of Gartex will be held in New Delhi from August 1st to 3rd, 2024 and in Mumbai from February 13th to 15th, 2025.
