Tirupur is a “Knit wear capital” of India. It is known for its famous banyan factory and functions successfully for more than three decades. The city provides employment opportunities to more than six lakh people through its textile industry. Predominantly Tirupur exports knitwear to many countries. The city’s knitwear industry gained its significance in quality and excellence of the textile after it started exporting to many places. The industries’ yearly turnover is 220 billion rupees and more than 120 bn rupees from exports. Because of its updated technology and the quality of the macro-economic environment, Tiruppur has buyers from over 35 countries and has been titled as the “Town of Export Excellence.” 80 percent of India’s total knitwear exports originate from this place.
Knit Show is a flagship expo brand owned by Knit Show Trade Exposition, Tirupur. Over a period of three decades, Knit Show has hosted various editions, and recently held from 12-14 August, 2022 at Top Light Trade Centre, Tirupur. Knit Show is India’s most comprehensive exhibition for knitwear machinery, fabrics and accessory, with gateway to billion dollar knitwear hub. The show had more than 450 national & international participants, and was spread over in 2-lakh sq. feet area. Many companies from China, Japan, Korea, Turkey Taiwan, Purtgal and many other countries displayed variety of product at one place. The show was visited by more than 27,000 industry visitors from all over India.
The show’s inaugural ceremony was presided by A.C. Eswaran, President, SIHMA. Inauguration was done by Dr. A Sakthivel, President – FIEO and Hon’ Chairman-TEA, in the presence of Raja M Shanmugam, President, TEA with all other association members. At the end vote of thanks was given by H Krishna & M. Dhanush organizer’s of Knit Show.
This year Knit Show was held at new venue and had the largest screen-printing pavilion in India, featuring a wide range of foreign and domestic machine brands. Various brands in sewing, cutting, knitting, embroidery, Digital printing, screen printing, ink, dyes & chemicals, spare parts, fashion accessories and support services also exhibited to give you accurate information about the upcoming trends in the apparel and knitting industry.
The show provided a one-stop shop for your garmenting needs. It has been beneficial in many ways as it not only provides new business possibilities for the participants but also opens the door for the creation of new infrastructure, technology, and information exchange to make the apparel industry.
According to H Krishnan, Managing Partner, Knit Show Trade Exposition, “We have over 400 exhibitors from different parts of the world presenting a wide range of products and services. It gives an opportunity as well as a forum to share knowledge, experience, and discover the latest textile-garment inputs. The Show will greatly reduce the legwork done by apparel manufacturers, sourcing and merchandising teams sourcing products, machinery, technology and services. It allows you to meet with industry partners and customers, study competitors’ activities and examine recent market trends, help you generate new leads, attract new customers, and ultimately build a more established and long-lasting relationship”.
Knit Show is one of the largest textile-garment machinery, technology, accessory, and allied services exhibition in India. The show was conceived in the year 2000 has evolved to become India’s foremost annual expo organized at Tirupur, the Knit Wear hub of India. The show was happened after a gap of two years due to covid but most of the exhibitors were happy with the
response. Overall the show was a huge success.
