Gartex Texprocess India will expand in East India with its debut Kolkata edition from 22–24 January 2027 at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan. Organized by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India and MEX Exhibitions, the event will extend the trade show’s presence beyond Delhi and Mumbai, creating a third annual edition focused on textile and garment manufacturing.
The launch targets manufacturers seeking machinery upgrades, production capacity expansion and wider market access. West Bengal’s established hosiery, knitwear, handloom, ethnic wear, embroidery and jute industries offer a broad base for technology suppliers and textile businesses.
Machinery and processing technologies in focus
The exhibition is expected to cover circular knitting and hosiery machinery, spinning, sewing, embroidery, digital textile printing, dyeing and finishing equipment, powerlooms and weaving technologies. Jute processing, fabrics, trims and garment accessories will also feature, reflecting the region’s established strengths and demand for product diversification.
Kolkata’s location is expected to attract businesses from Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand and the North-East, alongside companies interested in trade links with Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. For equipment suppliers, the event offers a route into markets where access to specialized textile technology exhibitions has traditionally been more limited.
Organizers say the expansion responds to manufacturers’ growing interest in modernization and productivity improvements. Actual participation and business outcomes will depend on exhibitor uptake and buyer demand ahead of the January event.
Building presence over a decade
Gartex Texprocess India is a trade exhibition serving the garment and textile manufacturing supply chain, connecting machinery manufacturers, fabric suppliers, technology providers and buyers. Organized by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India and MEX Exhibitions, the platform has built its presence through Delhi and Mumbai editions over nearly a decade. The Kolkata launch expands its geographic reach,
