The 11th New Delhi edition of Gartex Texprocess India began today with a grand opening at the state-of-the-art expo center, Yashobhoomi, IICC, Dwarka, New Delhi. Inaugurated by the chief guest of the event Shri Giriraj Singh, Honorable Minister of Textiles.
The distinguished dignitaries from the textile industry present at the occasion included:
– Mr. Elgar Straub, Managing Director, VDMA Textile Care, Fabric & Leather Technologies
– Mr. Sharad Jaipuria, President, Denim Manufacturers Association & Chairman & Managing 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
The three-day trade fair, organized by MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd and Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd, will continue to showcase industry trends and innovations until August 3, 2024. The expo is India’s largest and most comprehensive trade show in its segment, covering garment and textile machinery manufacturing technology, denim, digital and screen printing, knitting, fabrics, accessories, and more.
The Indian textile industry, one of the oldest and most significant sectors of the economy, is experiencing a remarkable resurgence. It has been weaving quite a success story lately, and it’s heartening to see the government’s commitment to its growth. This revival is fueled by a series of strategic initiatives and policies implemented by the government, aimed at bolstering growth, fostering innovation, and enhancing global competitiveness. Some of the key initiatives that are propelling this positive momentum are ‘Make in India’, ‘Circularity in Textiles’, ‘Zero Effect, Zero Defect’, ‘PM MITRA Parks’, and several other schemes.
These efforts are building strong momentum for the industry players and have created an optimistic outlook for the long run, despite global economic shifts. Anticipating a boost in the manufacturing sector and the signing of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), along with the recent growth in textile exports, bundled with the Indian government’s focus on making India a ‘global manufacturing hub’ and India’s ambitious target of reaching USD 350 billion in the textile and apparel segment by 2030 at a CAGR of 10%, with exports expected to reach USD 100 billion, set encouraging prospects for the entire textile value chain. Government has made a roadmap to promote technical fiber and Geo textile, which is providing huge options for growth.
Addressing the gathering 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.”
He highlighted foreign direct investments (FDIs) and joint ventures as significant opportunities in the sector. He emphasized 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’ are one significant sustainable fabric.
Gartex Texprocess India consistently leads in presenting innovations and the latest trends within the textile and garment sector. This edition boasts an extensive array of innovative product debuts by various brands, spanning denim, machinery, sewing machines, fabrics, trims, accessories, and beyond. It features Indian garment and textile technology manufacturers, and top brands demonstrating their innovative progress, and sustainable production practices. Throughout its history, the event has grown into a comprehensive expo that provides fabric-to-finish solutions for garment and textile manufacturers.
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 the immense pleasure to witness the advancements in textiles and garment manufacturing solutions, denims 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 deni00ms 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.
The show floor is packed with more than 180 exhibitors presenting 600+ brands from countries apart from India, China, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, USA and showcasing the advancements from the world of textiles and garment manufacturing industry.
The textile industry is increasingly embracing sustainable practices, especially in denim manufacturing. Innovations like using organic cotton, water-saving techniques, and eco-friendly dyeing methods are making a significant impact. Brands are also focusing on recycling and upcycling initiatives, reducing waste and promoting ethical labour practices. Following are other noteable sustainable initiatives.
T-shirts, tags and thread – Made out of recycled plastic bottles and left-over cotton and garment waste
Certified products by Oeko Tex, GOTS (Global organic textile standard), ZDHC Level-3 for a more sustainable future
Sublimation Paper product made from 65% recycled fibre sourced from industrial residues, which substantially reduces the need for fresh pulp. This sustainable approach results in a 28% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to conventional sublimation papers
A garment processing and finishing machinery brand is displaying its machine which enables ultra-low liquor ratio of 1:3 for washing/ dyeing thereby saving huge quantities of water, resulting in saving of energy and water treatment cost –
An IT-tech brand which offers IT Software for ERP is displaying software that enables view Carbon foot-print of textile and apparel products, energy consumption besides other aspects
A garment cutting-room automation brand offering CAD/CAM Software & Hardware solutions, will demonstrate its Garment CAD Software, Vertical Inkjet Cutter Plotter, Automatic Fabric Spreading & Cutting Machines which saves 3 to 5 % more fabric than any other nesting technology.
