"The just concluded 2nd edition of Gartex got a positive response from the industry. Spread over 65,000 sq. ft. nearly 16,790 trade buyers explored the latest technological advancements trending in the garment and textile manufacturing industry. Nearly 100 domestic and international exhibitors congregated at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, from July 29 - 31, 2017. Organised by MEX Exhibitions, the Expo emerged as a definitive gateway facilitating complete sourcing of modern garmenting technologies under one roof."

The just concluded 2nd edition of Gartex got a positive response from the industry. Spread over 65,000 sq. ft. nearly 16,790 trade buyers explored the latest technological advancements trending in the garment and textile manufacturing industry. Nearly 100 domestic and international exhibitors congregated at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, from July 29 - 31, 2017. Organised by MEX Exhibitions, the Expo emerged as a definitive gateway facilitating complete sourcing of modern garmenting technologies under one roof.

The three-day show displayed and promoted new technologies and state-of-the-art equipment, materials and services, facilitating a hub for industry professionals to gather under one platform. It also provided a major hub to promote, discuss, transact, partner and gain insights on latest trends and emerging competition, besides bringing new business opportunities to the forefront. Be it local or international, existing or new company, Gartex provided exhibitors a platform to be valuable in reaching their target audience comprising excellent quality visitors and buyers who met their clients for effective marketing, launching and showcasing new products while offering insights into futuristic technology solutions.

Exhibiting segments

Companies in garmenting, fabric, embroidery, digital printing, sewing, cutting solutions, software and other allied products participated in the show. Their response was extremely positive as they were able to garner business while making contacts in the industry. As Gaurav Juneja, Director, MEX Exhibitions said “Apart from that with varied segments like embroidery, digital printing, value-added garment machinery, beading machines, CAD-CAM & other software, threads, sewing machines, quilting machines, etc., we have tried bringing a value-chain of the garment & textile manufacturing solution for our valued serious buyers.”

The exhibitors interacted with professionals from export houses, mill owners, sportswear manufacturers, fashion designers, home furnishing companies, etc. who thronged the venue from across India, for more than 150 brands/products, which were put on show.

Many exhibitors/brands such as Colorjet, Tajima, Tang, Dayu, Unix, Aura, Mehala, Jaysynth, etc., used Gartex as a launchpad to introduce new technologies to Indian customers. A few other exhibitors set up live demonstrations of latest direct-to-fabric printers that attracted serious buyers.

Based on feedback from visitors and exhibitors, the organisers have decided to double the size for next year’s show with expanded floor space to accommodate double the number of exhibitors besides enhancing sections presenting an entire value-chain of garment and textile manufacturing solutions.

Emphasising on the importance of the venue, Himani Gulati, Director, MEX Exhbitions said, “Gartex has an edge over other exhibition in the selection of venue --. Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Being located in the heart of the country and the city, it brings easy access to both exhibitors and visitors. The selection of Pragati Maidan was to ensure world class treatment to both exhibitors and visitors in terms of centralised location, ease of transportation and top-class infrastructure so they must concentrate on business for all the three days of the exhibition.” The next edition of Gartex will be held at Pragati Maidan from August 18 to 20, 2018.