Gartex Texprocess India Mumbai 2026, incorporating The Denim Show, will be held from April 9–11, 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, bringing together the entire garment and apparel manufacturing value chain under one roof. Jointly organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd and MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, the event aims to drive innovation, strengthen industry collaborations, and create new business opportunities across the textile ecosystem.
India’s textile and apparel sector continues to be a strong pillar of the economy, valued at approximately USD 179 billion. The industry contributes nearly 2% to GDP, 11% to manufacturing Gross Value Added (GVA), and over 8% to exports, while supporting around 45 million livelihoods. As the world’s largest cultivator of cotton and a major producer of jute and silk, along with a rapidly expanding manmade textile segment, India demonstrates significant scale, diversity, and global competitiveness in textile production.
The exhibition will feature more than 125 participating companies, showcasing over 500 products and 300 brands, with international participation from Italy, Germany, China, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. The exhibitor showcase will cover a wide range of segments including garment and apparel machinery, textile processing and printing technologies, digital printing, yarn and knitting machinery, dyeing equipment, automation software, testing solutions, packaging and labelling, as well as fabrics, trims, and accessories.
Several prominent Indian and global brands such as Balaji Sewing Machine, Bekah, Benz Embroidery, Brother, DCC, Dollar, Epson, Fynd, HSW, Jack, Jaysynth, Lordi Mehala Machines, Mexum, National Fabricator, Om Satya, Optitex, Siruba, Stampit Robotai, and V Design will participate in the exhibition. The Denim Show, supported by the Denim Manufacturers Association, will feature key players including Ginni International, LNJ Denim, Oswal Denim, Siyaram’s, and Syama Denims, covering denim fabrics, processing technologies, dyes, chemicals, and machinery.
Industry leaders such as Raj Manek and Gaurav Juneja have highlighted the sector’s rapid growth driven by technological advancements, sustainability initiatives, and global sourcing opportunities. Reflecting evolving manufacturing needs, the 2026 edition will introduce expanded categories such as knitting machinery and fusing technologies, while exhibitors will present solutions focused on improving resource efficiency, reducing water and energy consumption, enabling recycling, and supporting circular production practices.
In addition to the exhibition, Gartex Talks and Denim Talks will host insightful knowledge sessions covering key topics such as AI in apparel manufacturing, digital textile printing, athleisure trends, zero-waste production, and the future of garment machinery. Overall, Gartex Texprocess India Mumbai 2026 is set to serve as a comprehensive B2B platform for innovation, partnerships, and sustainable growth, reinforcing India’s position as a global hub in the textile and apparel industry.
