Gartex Texprocess India Mumbai will bring together more than 125 companies participating at the show, presenting solutions across apparel and garment manufacturing technologies, denim manufacturers, fabrics, trims, accessories and textile printing solutions.

The trade fair, jointly organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd and MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, hopes to provide a platform to explore innovations, build partnerships, and strengthen collaborations across the textile and garment value chain.

The participating companies represent markets including Italy, Germany, China, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Visitors will have access to over 500 products and 300 brands, alongside new launches expected during the show.

Exhibitors will showcase garment and apparel machinery, textile processing and printing equipment, digital printing technologies, knitting machinery, automation and software solutions, testing equipment, packaging and labelling systems, fabrics, trims, and accessories.

Valued at nearly $179bn, India’s textile and apparel sector contributes around 2% to GDP, 11% to manufacturing GVA, and over 8% to exports, while supporting the livelihoods of 45 million people.

The country remains a leading producer of cotton, jute, silk, and manmade textiles, reflecting the scale and diversity of its manufacturing ecosystem.

The Denim Show, supported by the Denim Manufacturers Association, will highlight innovations in denim mills, fabric production, finishing and washing technology, dyes and chemicals, and denim garment manufacturing machinery. Brands on display include Ginni International, LNJ Denim, Oswal Denim, Siyaram’s, and Syama Denims.

Sustainability and circularity will be a key focus, with exhibitors expected to highlight technologies that reduce water and energy consumption, improve resource efficiency, and support environmentally responsible production processes.

Beyond the exhibition floor, the event will host Gartex Talks and Denim Talks, featuring industry discussions on topics such as AI in apparel manufacturing, zero-waste textile production, digital textile printing, and leveraging consumer insights for design and product development.

Raj Manek, executive director at Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings, said: “India’s textile industry is witnessing strong momentum driven by technological advancement, global sourcing opportunities and increasing emphasis on sustainability. Platforms such as Gartex Texprocess India play an important role in bringing together industry stakeholders to explore innovations and build partnerships that support the sector’s next phase of growth.”