Surat, an emerging city in the State of Gujarat, is known for synthetic textile products. The textile industry is one of the oldest and most widespread industries in Surat. A major part of the city’s population is associated with the textile industry, mainly engaged in the activities of yarn production, weaving, dyeing, processing, printing, and embroidery.
Nearly 30 million meters of raw fabric and 25 million meters of processed fabric are produced in Surat daily. Around 90% of the polyester used in India comes from Surat. The Middle East is the major export market for Surat’s textile products. The Surat textile industry has grown considerably over time. As per recent figures, textile production in Surat has grown by 10% in the last 5 years, while the market for embroidery has grown to around Rs. 30000 million over the same period. Now there is good demand for digital printing machines and garment-making machines. Surat is going to be the next big garment hub of India.
One of the main reasons behind the growth of Surat’s textile industry is the city’s ability to adapt to changes and the latest trends. The city is quick to respond to any changes in the preferences of people. The industrialists here have strong entrepreneurial skills. It is also known to update the technology used in the industry as well as the infrastructure. The current supply and demand factors provide a very conducive and favourable business and market environment for the technological investment. In such a scenario, there is a big need for the industry to upgrade itself with the latest technological developments taking place worldwide. That is why, for providing these technologies under one roof, Garfab-TX Surat was organised in Surat.
The 19th edition of Garfab-TX Surat, an international trade show on textile, apparel, printing, and embroidery technology, was held at SIECC, Surat, from September 13–15, 2024. In this edition, more than 50 exhibitors from all over the country participated. The three-day show, organised by Vardaan Events Pvt. Ltd., hosted around 12,000 visitors from Surat and other nearby regions. The show was inaugurated by Jitubhai Vakharia, President of the South Gujarat Textile Processor Association, in the presence of leading exhibitors.
Garfab-TX Surat provides a unique platform for international and national suppliers and trade visitors to expand their business opportunities in the textile industry in India through networking and engaging in investment opportunities during the show. The show has helped the industry upgrade its factories from second-hand machines to new machines. Some of the exhibitors were Universal MEP (Voltas), Tajima, Shima Seiki, KTL, JISL, Jaysinth Dyestuff, Orange O Tec, Homer, Epson, Maxo Technology, Allise embroidery machine, Daisen sewing machines, Amtex Dyechem, Asian Global Agencies, Bombay Threads Works, DCC, Daisen, VK Enterprises, Mastana Intl., Jack, Omaxe Mechanical, Studio Next, AP Impex, Natwest Inc., Onyx Solution, and Richpeace Unlimited. They all highlighted products like CAD/CAM, sewing, embroidery, stone fixing, digital printing, T shirt screen printing, flat knitting, and accessories & spare parts.
While speaking after the show, BP Mishra, CEO, Vardaan Events Pvt. Ltd., said, “The improved market scenario for the last few months and the latest technologies on display played an important role in attracting good visitor footfall at the show. For the last 4-5 years, there has been a lot of investment happening in garment manufacturing. Many big garment factories have come up not only for domestic production but also for exports. The market is in an uptrend now, which was also reflected in the show display. All the exhibitors reported a good number of enquiries, and many on-the spot orders were also placed. So, again, Garfab-TX proved itself as the best platform in this region. So, it’s going to be a good year ahead for the industry here.”
Vardaan Events Private Limited has been in existence since 2001 and has completed 23 years of organising world-class exhibitions in India. It has already organised over 60 exhibitions in 7 cities in India for various segments, including garment and textile machinery, education, and consumer shows. Vardaan Events has successfully established its brand name in the Indian textile industry, and its shows are now well known all over, including Garfab-TX, Garknit-X, and Texma.
At Garfab-TX & Garknit-X, shows are known to showcase the latest machines and processes for the textile industry. New innovations, product launches, product upgrades, live demonstrations, new materials, etc. are the main highlights of each successive show. By organising these events, Vardaan Events has helped the industry players upgrade their technology and become world-class apparel and textile manufacturers.
