Messe Frankfurt and Concept N Strategies join forces
Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd has partnered with Concept N Strategies to unveil a new addition at Techtextil India 2025 - the ‘Sporttech Pavilion’. This exclusive pavilion will spotlight the dynamic sports and activewear textiles segment, showcasing cutting-edge innovations in high-performance fabrics, accessories, and gear. The initiative aims to elevate India’s presence in the global sports textile landscape while offering a focused platform for exhibitors and buyers seeking the latest advancements in the sector.
With the Indian sports and fitness textiles market undergoing a major transformation, this collaboration is expected to drive innovation, sustainability, and growth. It will provide a significant boost to domestic manufacturers aiming to expand their reach and will align with the government’s vision of self-reliance and technical textile development. The Sporttech Pavilion is set to serve as a key enabler for showcasing India's growing capabilities in high-quality performance textiles.
Driving demand and market growth
Driven by evolving consumer lifestyles, rising health awareness, and demand for sustainable materials, the Indian sportswear sector is witnessing remarkable momentum. Innovations in moisture-wicking fabrics, compression wear, and breathable textiles are at the forefront of this growth.
Industry reports show that India’s sportswear market, valued at $10.2 million in 2024, is projected to grow to $16.6 million by 2033 at a CAGR of 5.1 per cent. Globally, the sector is estimated to expand from $206.64 billion in 2024 to $350.45 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 7.84 per cent.
In light of these trends, Techtextil India 2025 offers the perfect platform to highlight innovations and foster partnerships. The pavilion will showcase sustainable fabrics, smart textiles embedded with fitness sensors, performance-enhancing coatings, and textile-based sports equipment like yoga mats and resistance bands. It will also feature textile machinery and technologies that support testing, dyeing, and finishing of activewear.
Connecting Innovation with Global Markets
The Sporttech Pavilion will cater to an expanded exhibitor profile including producers of breathable and recycled sports textiles, manufacturers of footwear and fitness accessories using innovative materials, and developers of smart wearables. Chemical suppliers offering advanced finishes such as anti-odour and UV protection will also be part of the showcase.
The pavilion is expected to attract visitors from across the value chain retailers, product developers, fashion designers, textile technologists, sourcing professionals, and fitness enthusiasts all looking for the next breakthrough in sportswear innovation. Messe Frankfurt’s global reach and Concept N Strategies’ industry insight will provide exhibitors with new business opportunities, market access, and international exposure.
In addition to Sporttech, Techtextil India 2025 will also feature the second edition of MEDITEX, in collaboration with the South India Textile Research Association (SITRA), focusing on medical textiles. Together, these initiatives mark a major step in positioning India as a global leader in technical and performance textiles.
