Gartex Texprocess India, hosted by Messe Frankfurt India and MEX Exhibitions, took place at Pragati Maidan from 3-5 August 2023. Each edition of the trade fair focuses on something different, with the latest one centred around bringing transformative change.
It attracted 14,895 trade visitors from 384 Indian cities, 28 Indian states, 7 Union Territories and 27 countries with brands like Jaysynth, Mimaki, Epson, Morgan Technica, Groz Beckert, DuPont, Schmetz India, Jack, Brother, Kansai, Siruba, Durkopp Adler, Colorjet and more displaying their latest and running products in the market.
The sessions across three days focused on sustainability in textile manufacturing and technological advancements in the industry.
This included sessions like "Circular Fashion: Building Pathways For ESG" organised by Conserve India that discussed the escalating carbon footprint due to lack of policy framework and operational regulations in textile industry. The panel comprised of industry experts and veterans sharing their perspectives on the matter.
The organisers explain that live demonstrations from multiple brands resulted in high engagement and satisfied visitors at the Surat Pavilion, the zones of Screen-Print India as well as Fabrics & Trims.
Moreover, they add the Denim Show in association with Denim Manufacturers Association, besides displaying an array of denim and jeans fabrics in multiple colours and designs also highlighted sustainability with its "thoughtful art installations."
Gaurav Juneja, director at MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, says: "Gartex Texprocess India has once again written a new growth story with increased number of visitors which effortlessly conveys the potential of this industry event. The government initiatives and a pool of opportunities are shifting the gears of Indian textile and garments industry towards a growth phase. We are pleased to see yet another edition of the show end on a successful note."
While Raj Manek, executive director and board member of Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Pvt Ltd, adds: "As trade fair organisers, we have diligently aimed to evolve the platform that allows the exhibitors to leverage the opportunities in the markets backed by series of government initiatives to accelerate the Indian textile manufacturing sector. The satisfied exhibitors and visitors have enthused us for the next edition and enhance the fertility of the platform."
The next edition of Gartex Texprocess India is set to take place from 1-3 February 2024 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai and will feature a wide variety of innovations on the show floor.
