New Delhi, Aug 17: As India’s garment and textile machinery manufacturing industry continues to invest in advanced technologies, automation and sustainable production, Gartex Texprocess India 2026, incorporating Denim Show, presented the latest innovations from the industry. With a strong turnout of 15,079 visitors, exhibitors and visitors engaged in genuine buyer-seller interactions, driving business growth.
Throughout the three-day exhibition, the show floor witnessed continuous business interactions as exhibitors engaged with manufacturers, sourcing professionals, retailers, exporters, buying houses and factory owners to discuss new projects, production requirements and technology upgrades. Several exhibitors presented technologies, systems, software and machines integrating advanced Artificial Intelligence features. Exhibitors showcased machinery that reduces production times, reduces wastage, saves energy and water, and reduces dependency on manual labour.
With over 190 exhibitors, including 40+ first-time participants, and a strong presence from India and international brands from China, Japan, Singapore, Italy, Germany, Taiwan, Turkey and Hong Kong, participating either directly or through their distributors, the exhibition reflected the breadth of innovation across today’s textile and denim manufacturing ecosystem. Exhibitors conveyed a positive outlook for the Indian textile industry while also emphasising skilling as a key potential area to scale.
The show floor featured technologies ranging from garment and apparel machinery, textile processing and automation solutions to digital printing, knitting, denim fabrics, finishing technologies, dyes and chemicals and much more. The comprehensive product showcase allowed manufacturers and buyers to assess new technologies, understand evolving production capabilities and identify solutions aligned with changing market and customer demands.
Exhibitors shared their experience at the show, saying they found the right buyers for their products and solutions. Mr Mukund Agarwal, Director, Baba Textile Machinery India Pvt Ltd: “Thank you, Gartex. It was an amazing three days of experience. We had a lot of footfalls despite the rains; many leads got converted, and we received new clientele. We showcased some new technologies as well in the embroidery and printing segment, and overall it was a very good response, and we will be participating again next year.”
Mr Abhinav Arya, Managing Director, Fabcare Pvt Ltd shared:
“Right from day one, we have been associated with Gartex Texprocess India, and we participate here, which is especially designed for textiles and garments. We are now also seeing a customer base coming from the laundry and dry-cleaning value chains. Serious buyers are coming, and we are expecting a good turnaround on the last day of the show. This is the only exhibition where we conduct live demonstrations for all the new equipment, launch new products, and conduct presentations for our customers. So, we are quite happy with this trade fair.”
Based out of Surat and participating for the first time in the show, Mr Janak Sutaria, Managing Director, Silver Samurai Textile Machineries, stated:
“We received a huge response from the exhibition, had new clients and engaged in new interactions where we discussed about how they can grow their business with the machines. We have launched three machines over here, which produce high-end elastic, and these are very new to the Indian industry.”
Exhibitors in Denim Show also expressed similar sentiments. Mr Minesh Juneja, Head-Sales & Marketing (Domestic), Raymond UCO Denim shared:
“Gartex Texprocess India Delhi till date has been a show that people wait for. The footfall has been good. All relevant brands and all relevant customers are coming here, and they get an opportunity to see the new collections and launches from the mills. We have also displayed our fashion range and our new product launch, for which the responses have been good, and people have liked our range.
Business conversations on the show floor extended into Gartex Texprocess Talks and Denim Talks, where industry experts, technology innovators and thought leaders explored the ideas, technologies and market shifts shaping the future of textile and denim manufacturing. The sessions led to meaningful dialogues on AI, sustainability, digital transformation, evolving consumer expectations and global competitiveness, offering practical insights for businesses navigating an increasingly dynamic manufacturing landscape.
Through its association with the Texpertise Network, Gartex Texprocess India incorporating the Denim Show contributes to a global network of textile trade fairs that connects industry professionals, emerging technologies and business opportunities across international markets.
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