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SURAT, India, July 13, 2024  — The upcoming ‘YARN Expo – 2024’ will be hosted by The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry and The Southern Gujarat Chamber Trade and Industries Development Centre. It will take place from August 9th to 11th, 2024, at the Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Sarsana, Surat.

Mr. Vijay Mewawala, President of SGCCI, said that this exhibition is organized by The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry with the intention of accelerating the development of Surat’s textile industry and providing industrialists with the latest technology knowledge in yarn production. The exhibition will cover an area of approximately 1,16,000 square feet, with participation from more than 80 exhibitors. Apart from Surat, exhibitors from Ahmedabad, Bharuch, Valsad, Vadodara, Silvassa, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Salem, Namakkal, Hooghly, Kashipur, etc., will participate in this exhibition.

Mr. Nikhil Madrasi, Vice President of SGCCI, mentioned that the sixth edition of Yarn Expo is being presented by The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry this year, bringing yarn manufacturers from across the country onto one stage. It will showcase all varieties of yarn including polyester, nylon, viscose, cotton, cationic yarns, as well as special varieties like antibacterial yarns, imitation silk yarns, granite yarns, and recycled yarns.

Mr. Ramesh Vaghasia, Immediate Past President of SGCCI, highlighted that genuine buyers and visitors from various states and cities across the country such as Erode, Ichalkaranji, Tirupur, Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, Haryana, Hyderabad, Panipat, Varanasi, Warangal, Ludhiana, Indore, Amravati, Bangalore, etc., are expected to attend the yarn exhibition.

Mr. Nirav Mandlewala, Honorary Secretary of SGCCI, and Mr. Mrunal Shukla, Honorary Treasurer of SGCCI, mentioned that foreign buyers from Peru, Thailand, Turkey, Canada, Australia, USA, Germany, Russia, Portugal, Spain, Brazil, UK, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and the Czech Republic have also been invited to visit Yarn Expo this year.

Mr. Bijal Jariwala, Chairman of All Exhibitions at SGCCI, stated that weavers, knitters, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs from all over the country will attend the yarn exhibition. Business meetings will be held among manufacturers and buyers under one roof. Representatives from the business industry of South Gujarat will also be present at the exhibition. Last year, more than 20,000 buyers visited Yarn Expo, and this year it is expected that more than 25,000 buyers and visitors will attend the exhibition.

Mr. Girdhargopal Mundra, Chairman of Yarn Expo – 2024, emphasized that the exhibition will showcase all varieties of yarns including 100% polyester textured yarn used for making special fabrics, dope dyed polyester yarn, recycled polyester yarn, sislow polyester yarn, blend yarn, cationic yarns, air textured yarns, slub yarns, cotton look polyester yarns, cotton felt polyester yarns, fancy polyester yarns, inherent fire-retardant yarns, and inherent antibacterial yarns, among others.

Exhibitors who participated in the yarn expo organized by SGCCI last year received very good feedback from buyers. Out-of-state buyers also placed orders with the exhibitors, resulting in more than a 20 percent growth in business for the new season.

Mumbai, April 15, 2024: The most awaited 4th edition of Fabrics Accessories & Beyond Show 2024 (FAB Show) by Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) was inaugurated on April 15, 2024, in the August presence of sourcing heads from renowned brands and retail majors including Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail, Bestseller, Gokaldas Exports, Kora, Mufti, Pepe Jeans, Reliance Brands, Shoppers Stop, Soch, Stori, Spykar, Westside.

During the inauguration CMAI felicitated regional trade associations namely The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SGCCI), Noida Apparel Export Cluster (NAEC), Retail Manufacturing Association of Indore (RMAI), South Indian Garment Association (SIGA), South Gujarat Textile Traders Association (SGTTA), Bangalore Apparel Manufacturers Association (BAMA), among others.

The 4th edition of the FAB Show is being held from April 15 to 17, 2024, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO) in Mumbai, showcasing the entire supply chain to Brands, Manufacturers, Retailers, and Exporters expected to visit the show. Exhibiting this year at the FAB Show are over 200 Fabric Suppliers, leading accessory manufacturers, Machinery Suppliers, Real Estate Developers, Software Developers, and services from all across India.

Rajesh Masand, the President, CMAI, said “We are delighted that just in its 4th edition the FAB Show 2024 is already established as the premier convergence hub for the entire garments manufacturing supply chain. The FAB Show serves not only as a platform for showcasing the latest in technological advancements but also as a catalyst for raising awareness about sustainability and understanding evolving consumer preferences, thus shaping the future of the industry. Over 4000 primary members of CMAI will be visiting the FAB show.”

In India’s dynamic textile landscape, a transformation towards sustainability and eco-conscious practices is underway. The Sustainability Zone at the FAB show, drawing large footfalls, promotes innovations in circularity by showcasing fabrics crafted from waste materials and wastewater management. This initiative aims to educate and raise awareness about sustainability, a cornerstone of CMAI’s holistic strategy to engage, educate, and inspire the garment industry.

Speaking about the fair, Naveen Sainani, Chairman FAB sub-committee said “The FAB Show 2024 offers unmatched opportunities for garment industry supply chain vendors to connect with reputed large buyers from all over India and around the globe. Exhibitors at the show have curated the newest fabric trends, offering brands a prime opportunity to craft the trendiest garments for their upcoming collections. Furthermore, CMAI is spearheading a future where sustainability is integral to business operations, echoing our vision for a greener, more resilient world through the sustainability zone.”

One of the highlights at the FAB Show 2024 is the Surat Pavilion, organized by SGCCI for the third consecutive edition. This pavilion will showcase over 40 prominent fabric manufacturers from the region.

Among the key participants are Grasim, Arvind, Siyaram’s, Banswara, Ruby Mills, Jindal, Gokul Bhagwan Enterprise, Bharti Creations, Dharmi Enterprise, Ramsons, Value Added Fashion Fabrics, Fashion Accessories India and many others. The expected visitors include mainly Garment manufacturers, Brand owners, and e-commerce platforms, underline the FAB Show’s importance as a premier gathering for the Fashion and Apparel industry highlighting its significance as a key platform for their sourcing requirements. More than 10,000 buyers and manufacturers from over 400 cities, and international buyers from the USA, Bangladesh, UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, Russia, Hong Kong, Kenya, Sri Lanka, and Nepal among others are expected to visit FAB Show 2024.

CMAI dignitaries present at the inauguration were Rajesh Masand – President, Jayesh Shah – Vice-President, Naveen Sainani – Chairman FAB Show, Santosh Katariya – Secretary; Ankur Gadia – Hon Treasurer; Mohan Sadhwani – Executive Director, Rahul Mehta – Chief Mentor, and Prakash Parikh – Jt. Chairman of FAB Show, among others.