At an exclusive business gathering of the Garment Technology Expo (GTE) held today at New Delhi, Garment Technology Expo Pvt. Ltd. and India Exposition Mart Ltd. (IEML) jointly announced the launch of a brand-new exhibition — Lace & Trims Expo — set to redefine India’s sourcing ecosystem for garment essentials include detailing, embellishments, and accessories.
Conceived as a co-located event alongside upcoming editions of GTE, Lace & Trims Show will debut in:
• Ahmedabad: 7–9 November 2025 | Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar
• Delhi-NCR: 20–23 March 2026 | India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida
• Bengaluru: September 2026
The expo will serve as a dedicated B2B platform for showcasing laces, ribbons, zippers, threads, beads, sequins, buttons, motifs, and all essential trims that define the creative edge of fashion and apparel manufacturing.
Speaking at the launch, Shri Inderjit S. Sahni, Founder & Chairman, Garment Technology Expo (GTE), said, “Over the years, GTE has become synonymous with machinery and manufacturing technology. But we also understand the creative demands of the industry. This new expo for Lace & Trims industry will spotlight laces, zari, trims, zippers, threads, beads, accessories, and all those intricate elements that define fashion today. We are proud to launch it with IEML — a name that brings scale, structure, and vision.”
Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Chairman, India Exposition Mart Ltd. (IEML), added, “This launch comes at a crucial juncture. The Indian apparel market is transforming rapidly, and value-added detailing is now at the forefront of design. Lace & Trims Show will serve as a focused platform where aesthetics, functionality, and innovation converge to the finest detailing for the apparel industry. We are pleased to collaborate with GTE, an industry pioneer, to deliver this fresh offering and expand its reach across the country.”
The GTE–IEML partnership, announced in June 2025, is already driving new momentum within the garment and textile industry. While GTE brings over 25 years of domain expertise and a strong exhibitor–visitor network across Delhi-NCR, Ahmedabad, and Bengaluru, IEML adds its unmatched experience in organizing large-scale B2B trade shows such as UPITS, IFEX, Bharat Tex, and IHE, as well as deep infrastructure and marketing support across India.
Together, this collaboration ensures that Lace & Trims Show will not be just another show, but a dynamic, multi-city sourcing hub aligned with evolving fashion trends, sustainability needs, and export readiness.
With India’s fashion and apparel sector projected to reach US$146.3 billion by 2032, the demand for premium trims, creative components, and unique design solutions is skyrocketing. Lace & Trims Show is designed to cater precisely to this demand, offering a rich mix of product discovery, supplier interaction, and trend-spotting for manufacturers, designers, exporters, and buying houses.
From haute couture to high-street fashion, and from essentials to luxury detailing, Lace & Trims Show is where creativity finds commerce.
