The 2nd edition of Gartex brings forth the innovations & growth evincing advancements in the country’s garment & textile industry, this July
NEW DELHI, MARCH 2017: MEX, a leading name in trade exhibitions, is readying to host the 2nd edition of Gartex 2017 – India’s Comprehensive Exhibition on Garment & Textile Machinery, Fabrics, Accessories and Allied Industries. Scheduled during 29-31 July at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, the Show will have special focus on Digitex, an exclusive section on digital textile printing technology.
As a definitive gateway into the country’s garment & textile industry, Gartex 2017 is all geared up to take the customers to a revolutionary platform showcasing complete garment & textile manufacturing solutions facilitating a host of provisions for national & international suppliers as well as trade visitors to expand their businesses in this burgeoning industry.
Exhibitors comprising new as well as existing companies from all over India & abroad representing more than 200 brands would get assembled at Gartex 2017 for product showcasing, brand building, networking and knowledge exchange. The show floor will have around 100 booths, press area, and business lounges for face-to-face and extended interactions between exhibitors, visitors and media representatives.
Gartex 2017: Show Highlights
- Centrally Located Exhibition Ground, Pragati Maidan – Easy reach for your target customers
- Exhibit Area – 65,000 Sq. Ft.
- Increased Business Visitors Count – 15,000 (Expected)
- Exclusive Focus – Digital Textile Printing Technology
Buyers from all over the country and abroad would witness the innovations and upgradations taking place in garment & textile manufacturing sphere encompassing digital textile printing technology, garment manufacturing machines, embroidery machines, sewing machines, quilting machines, fabrics, and apparel accessories. The show would also facilitate live demonstration of equipment & techniques by leading manufacturers to make the visitors feel at ease.
“Gartex 2017 will have many innovative products & latest technologies on display. We believe in quality & not quantity. All the exhibiting companies are quite excited after the 1st Edition’s response and are looking forward to launch new technologies & innovation, which can be seen at the show floor this year,” Mr. Gaurav Juneja, Director, MEX Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. “We are actually delighted to present, what future holds for the Indian garment & textile manufacturing industry.”
No wonder that the Show has emerged as the hub catering to the sourcing, businesses, and networking needs of the industry stakeholders to source the best and the latest fabric trends and accessories. Besides, the suppliers & manufacturers of apparel fabrics, trimmings, embellishments, accessories and related products/services are excited to be a part of the most sought after platform to exhibit their merchandise to discerning buyers from across the globe.
Exclusive Focus on Digitex
With committed focus on promoting the Indian Digital Textile Printing Industry, Digitex has been designed to serve as an innovative platform for digital textile printing technologies by showcasing the latest developments in textile printing machinery, inks, software and services. The extensive exhibit profile ranging from new printers and inks to upcoming techniques would certainly help explore new and exciting opportunities offered by digital printing for home furnishing & interior decoration, apparel & fashion, corporate interiors.
“The Show aims to accelerate technological advances in the Indian textile & garment industry by showcasing high-quality, high-speed and competitively-priced new age products. International & national suppliers and serious trade visitors can expand their businesses in India through networking and engaging in investment opportunities during the Show,” asserts Mr. Juneja.
The Industry
As per the statistics, in 2012, apparel had a share of 69% of the overall market; textiles contributed the remaining 31% and the size of India’s textile market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 10.1% over 2009-2021. The export bloomed from US $17.6 billion in FY06 to US $33.3 billion in FY12, hence resulting a CAGR of 11.2%. Not only readymade garments were the largest contributor to total textile and apparel exports from India in FY12P, but also the segment had a share of 39%.
Furthermore, by 2021, Indian textile industry is expected to reach heights by US $23 billion. After agriculture, this industry is the second largest employer, facilitating employment to over 60 million people. The Indian Textile Industry furnishes approximately 5% to India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and 14% to overall Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
Incentives to Engage in the Show
Gartex, representing the rapidly emerging Indian and global garment & textile markets, is an ideal place to reach out to the domestic as well as international customers in one go and grow your businesses multifold. By providing an apt platform for showcasing & launching extensive product range to key decision makers; the Show not only helps in generating sales leads, but also enhances the brands’ presence and visibility across the stakeholders. With increased footfall and high quality customers, the Show will ultimately help the esteemed exhibitors in building the database of potential buyers and educate customers about new products and added services. It also serves as an important gateway to enter new markets to tap global innovations.
Wings Spread Wide Across
Gartex 2017 is designed to be the trendsetter for the industry players to showcase new technology, state-of-the-art equipment, materials and services. In addition, it is divided into broad segments for the convenience of both, the visitors and the exhibitors
- Garment & Apparel Machinery
- Textile & Textile Processing Machinery
- Digital Textile Printing Technology
- Home Furnishing Machinery & Materials
- Leather Garment & Shoe Manufacturing Machinery
- Yarns & Yarns Processing Machinery
- Printing & Dyeing
- Apparel Fabrics
- Accessories, Trims & Embellishments
- Allied Products & Services
Pragati Maidan – The Centre Stage
Gartex India is getting bigger and better this year. The venue always play an important role as the exhibitors’ convenience, visitors’ footfall and business activities depend on the facilities offered by the selected venue. The exhibit area, which was previously 56,000 sq. ft. has now been increased to 65,000 sq. ft. at India’s largest international exhibition center, Pragati Maidan. Located in the heart of the country’s capital city, it offers about 61,290 sqm of covered exhibition space in 16 state-of-the-art halls, besides 10,000 sqm of open display area making it ideal for trade exhibitions like this.
Above all, it provides easy connectivity with the entire National Capital Territory of Delhi with easy commutation options including the Metro (City Railways), of which, the Pragati Maidan Metro Station is right inside the exhibition premises. Moreover, the venue is just 18 km from the international airport, and only 2.5 km from Connaught Place, the main hub of business activities in New Delhi.
Gartex 2016: Show at a Glance
Last year, the show proved itself as a fruitful platform to both visitors as well as the exhibitors to expand their business in the garment and textile industry in India through numerous opportunities.
- 65,000 Sq. ft. Exhibit Area
- 75+ Exhibitors (9 out of 10 showed their extreme satisfaction)
- 150+ Brands
- 12,000+ Targeted Business Visitors from 140+ Cities & Overseas
- 90% of exhibitors got quality visitors
It’s Worth to be a Part Thereof
Being India’s premiere and one-of-its-kind exhibition on garment & textile machinery, fabrics, accessories & allied industries, for exhibitors, Gartex promises expanded business contacts through corporate networking besides identifying & reaching out to the target customers. Prioritising over the satisfaction of the visitors, it’s a great hub for sourcing products and selecting partners amidst various options on the show floor to choose from. So, don’t forget to be a part thereof the country’s greatest and the only amalgamation of garmenting and textiling stakeholders, under one roof.
About MEX Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd.:
MEX Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. is an international exhibition company with a strong presence of over four decades in the advertising industry, over 20 years in publishing & 15 years in exhibitions. The company has produced more than 100 market-leading trade exhibitions for various segments in addition to publishing various magazines & advertising trade directories of repute. Successful exhibitions are conducted all over India, Dubai, Singapore, Thailand and now in Africa.
