GTE – Garment Technology Expo 2024 New Delhi stands at the threshold of its 35th edition, which will be held from March 08–11, 2024 at the NSIC Exhibition Complex, Okhla, New Delhi. This is South Asia’s most comprehensive garment technology expo, showcasing anything and everything related to garment making. GTE International is considered the best launchpad for introducing innovations, technology upgrades, new materials, processes, and services for the garment and knitting industries in India. The show is supported by the Garment Exporters Association of Rajasthan, the Gujarat Garment Manufacturers Association, Noida Apparel Export Cluster, Association of Apparel Manufacturers and Exporters of Gujarat.
The forthcoming edition will have more than 800 exhibitors and brands from all over the world. Covering the 1 lakh sq. ft. area and expecting 20,000 trade visitors. For the last 23 years, the show has offered garment manufacturers in India and neighbouring countries an opportunity to get acquainted with the latest world trends and upgrade manufacturing processes by adopting the latest technologies in vogue. This assists the Indian apparel manufacturer to maintain and produce world-class, high-quality products and to compete with countries like China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, etc.
GTE is the most comprehensive show of garment technology, showcasing complete solutions for garment manufacturers. It covers all segments of the industry, right from the latest technological machines to machine spares and consumables, from infrastructure set up to the latest processes and systems, from raw materials to trimmings and embellishments, from logistics and packing solutions to trade communication. The show attracts the latest overseas developments and processes and is home to technology from over 20 countries. Serving the apparel industry countrywide, the flagship mother event is held in New Delhi annually, while the Southern and Western region shows in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad are held bi-annually.
The opportunity to see all of the latest technologies related to garment production on one platform is the main draw for visitors. This edition of GTE will see all renowned technology companies from across the apparel value chain show live demonstrations of new technologies and equipment. On the demand of exhibitors GTE is back to the old vanue (NSIC Complex in Okhla), which is the most preferred venue due to its unmatched connectivity with the garmenting hubs of Okhla, Noida, Faridabad, Gurugram, Gandhinagar, Bhawana, Kundali, Ghaziabad and many other places too.
This strategically structured industry platform has seen progressive growth and patronage and has been rated as the most comprehensive show in the sector. Trialed, tested and trusted for living up to its motto “Best today, still better tomorrow”, GTE is sought after by trade professionals, comprising of manufacturers, exporters’ CEO’s, MDs, and production heads, besides institutions and other volume consumers who visit to see, compare, and negotiate deals for new machinery.
The various garment manufacturing technologies covered by the show are CAD/CAM, spreading & cutting machines, sewing machines, laundry machines, garment dyeing machines, finishing equipment, fusing machines, embroidery machines, digital printing, screen printing, quilting machines, knitting machines, software solutions, spares & attachments, packaging machines, accessories & trims, testing equipment, dyes & chemicals, fabrics, fancy yarns, support services, etc.
“In the year 2001, we started GTE. The journey during these 23 years has been incredible. We witnessed lots of ups and downs, and now we have been accepted as an international exhibition for the garment industry in India. Nearly 85% of the participants in the initial editions of GTE continue to be steadfast. I’d like to thank this industry humbly for being with us for the past two decades. Without their support and cooperation, this could not have been possible;I wish all the exhibitors a very successful show “says Ricky Sahni, Joint Managing Director, Garment Technology Expo.
“I would like to thank our exhibitors and visitors for their valuable suggestion. On their demand the forthcoming edition of the show is back to NSIC Complex, Okhla, the old venue. This is the only show in the sub-continent that attracts more than 20 countries and 500 participating brands. All the world’s stalwarts will be present here to showcase their latest developments. Looking forward to see you all ” Ambrish Chopra, Director, Garment Technology Expo.
Building up on the success of each successive edition, GTE 2023 New Delhi will once again bring together all major technology brands. The business environment is currently very favorable, and industry must invest in new technology to stay competitive.
GTE Bangalore, having started in 2006 is held every alternate year and is also growing in stature and reach with each show. The last edition was keenly patronized by the industry and the show is awaited by the entire manufacturing, export and institutional sectors. The next edition of GTE Bangalore will be held from 20-22 September 2024.
