The 11th New Delhi edition of Gartex Texprocess India commenced today with a grand opening at the state-of-the-art expo centre, Yashobhoomi, IICC, Dwarka, New Delhi. Chief Guest, Shri Giriraj Singh, Minister of Textiles highlighting FDIs and joint venture as huge opportunities in the sector.
The show floor is packed with more than 180 exhibitors presenting 600+ brands from countries like India, China, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, and the USA and showcasing the advancements from the world of textiles and garment manufacturing industry.
The 11th edition of the show was inaugurated today in the presence of the esteemed dignitaries of the textile industry, which included:
- Chief Guest: Shri Giriraj Singh, Minister of Textiles, Government of India
- Elgar Straub, Managing Director, VDMA Textile Care, Fabric & Leather Technologies
- Sharad Jaipuria, President, Denim Manufacturers Association & Chairman & Management Director of Ginni International Ltd
- Mr Simon Lee, Managing Director of Hyosung Group ( Hyosung Corporation India Pvt Ltd & Hyosung India Pvt Ltd)
- Mr Aamir Akhtar, Group President & CEO Textiles, Jindal Worldwide Limited
- Mr Mithileswar Thakur, Secretary General, Apparel Export Promotion Council
- Ms Himani Gulati, Director, MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd
- Mr Raj Manek, Managing Director & Member of the Board, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd
Addressing the gathering the Chief Guest, Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Minister of Textiles, expressed: “I see a very good program organized with the knowledge sessions, product display, and B2B networking opportunities. I thank all the companies associated with the garment, machinery, fabrics, and denim industry for this.” His address emphasized on encouraging joint ventures, FDI, and collaborative progress within textile manufacturing between suppliers manufacturers, and brands. He also mentioned that after agriculture, if there is any sector that has employment potential then it is textiles. The Indian government will work in collaboration with the agriculture and textile department to drive the sector ahead. He also emphasized that ‘handlooms’ is one significant sustainable fabric.
Gartex Texprocess India has consistently been at the forefront of showcasing innovations and emerging trends in the textile and garment industry. This edition features an array of innovative product launches from various brands catering to denim, machinery manufacturing, sewing machines, fabrics, trims, accessories, and more.
Mr. Raj Manek, Executive Director and Board Member of Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd, expressed his enthusiasm for the inauguration of the 11th New Delhi edition. He said: “We are thrilled with the overwhelming response to the 11th edition of Gartex Texprocess India from the industry stakeholders. The Indian government’s focus has been on manufacturing and it gives us immense pleasure to witness the advancements in textiles and garment manufacturing solutions, denim, and more from 200+ exhibitors. This reflects the vibrant and dynamic spirit of this sector.”
Mr. Gaurav Juneja, Director of MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, added: “The impressive turnout and participation from leading brands and international exhibitors highlight the significance of Gartex Texprocess India in driving the future of the textile and garment manufacturing industry. We look forward to a positive and successful show with business discussions, networking, knowledge sharing, and innovations across three days. ”
Day two dedicated to denim will present knowledge-rich sessions from Denim industry experts who will discuss everything right from denim manufacturing to its sustainable solutions. The sessions will touch upon areas like laundry automation, sustainability, innovations in denim and how can AI tools be utilized to identify denim trends as well as lifecycle assessment of denim. These discussions will offer the attendees a lot of crucial insight into denim that will help professionals explore their knowledge, practices, and processes.
Organized by MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd and Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd, the three-day trade fair will continue to showcase industry trends and innovations till 3rd August 2024.
