Mumbai,
Maharashtra, 23rd March 2026 : As India’s textile and apparel
industry continues to expand its global footprint while adapting to evolving
manufacturing technologies and sustainability priorities, Gartex Texprocess
India Mumbai incorporating the Denim Show will bring together the apparel and
garment manufacturing value chain from 9 – 11 April 2026, at the Bombay
Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.
The
exhibition will serve as a platform for the machinery manufacturers, technology
providers, fabric suppliers, textile printers and accessories suppliers to
connect, explore innovations and strengthen business collaborations across the
textile and garment manufacturing ecosystem.
India’s
textile and apparel sector – valued at nearly USD 179 billion, remains a key
pillar of the economy, contributing around 2% to the GDP nearly 11% to
manufacturing GVA and over 8% to exports while supporting the livelihoods of 45
million people across the value chain. Besides being the largest cultivator of
cotton and producer of jute and silk, backed by rich legacy of India’s timeless
textile designs, the country has set a precedent in also in manufacturing of
manmade textile ecosystem. These reflect the scale, diversity and potential of
India’s textile ecosystem.
Amidst
this evolving industry backdrop Gartex Texprocess India Mumbai will bring
together more than 125 companies participating at the show presenting
solutions across apparel and garment manufacturing technologies, denim
manufacturers, fabrics, trims, accessories and textile printing solutions. The
event will feature participation from companies representing key textile
technology markets including Italy, Germany, China, Japan, Taiwan and Hong
Kong. Visitors will have access to over 500 products and 300 brands along with
some new participants at the show. The fair will see new products launches,
expected during the show.
Exhibitor
showcase will cover a wide range of technologies and solutions including
garment and apparel machinery, textile processing machinery, textile printing
machinery, digital printing technologies, yarn and knitting machinery, printing
and dyeing equipment, automation and software, testing equipment, packaging and
labelling solutions as well as fabrics, trims and accessories.
Mr
Raj Manek, Executive Director & Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings
Ltd expressed: “India’s textile industry is witnessing strong momentum driven
by technological advancement, global sourcing opportunities and increasing
emphasis on sustainability. Platforms such as Gartex Texprocess India play an
important role in bringing together industry stakeholders to explore
innovations, share knowledge and build partnerships that support the sector’s
next phase of growth.”
Likewise,
Mr Gaurav Juneja, Director, MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, shared: “The garment and
textile manufacturing sector continues to evolve with growing demand for
advanced machinery, efficient processing technologies and integrated supply
chains. Through Gartex Texprocess India and it’s co-located shows, we aim to
provide a focused platform for technology providers manufacturers and suppliers
to engage with industry professionals and explore new business opportunities.”
Reflecting
evolving manufacturing needs, this edition will also see expanded product
categories such as knitting machinery and fusing technologies supporting efficiency
and precision in garment production. The co-located shows will further
highlight specialised industry segments. The Denim Show supported by the Denim
Manufacturers Association will present innovations from denim mills, fabric
producers, finishing and washing technology providers, dyes and chemicals
suppliers and denim garment manufacturing machinery companies.
As
sustainability and circularity become increasingly important across the global
textile supply chains, exhibitors are also expected to highlight technologies
aimed at improving resource efficiency, reducing water, energy consumption,
enabling recycling and supporting environmentally responsible production
processes.
The
trade fair will see participation from Indian brands like: Balaji Sewing
Machine, Bekah, Benz Embroidery, Brother, DCC, Dollar, Epson, Fynd, HSW, Jack,
Jaysynth, Lordi Mehala Machines, Mexum, National Fabricator, Om Satya, Optitex,
Siruba, Stampit Robotai, V Design and many more prestigious brands. The Denim
show in association with the Denim Manufacturers Association will showcase
brands like: Ginni International, LNJ Denim, Oswal Denim, Siyaram’s, Syama
Denims and many more.
In
addition to the exhibition, the event will also feature knowledge-sharing
sessions and industry discussions, bringing together experts and stakeholders
to exchange insights across Gartex Talks and Denim Talks. The topics* will be
around: From Data to Design: Turning Consumer Insights into Winning Products,
Culture to Commerce, How Global Cultural Shifts Are Shaping the Next Fashion
Trends, AI in Apparel Manufacturing: From Prediction to Production, Athleisure
Evolution: When Performance Fabrics Go Mainstream, The Future of Garment
Machinery: Speed, Precision & Sustainability, Towards Zero-Waste Textile
Production: Innovations in Machinery & Technology, Digital Textile
Printing: The Next Frontier of Customization and more.
The
expo is jointly organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd and MEX
Exhibitions Pvt Ltd.
*Please visit the show website for
updates on the agenda. The topics &/ speakers are subject to change without
prior notice
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