The 37th edition of GTE- Garment Technology Expo 2025 will be held from February 12–15, 2025, at India Expo Centre and Mart, Greater Noida. 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. This time the show will be collocated with Bharat Tex.
Bharat Tex 2025 is a global textile event being organised by Textile Export Promotion Councils (EPCS) and supported by the Ministry of Textiles. The Mega event is set to take place from February 14–17, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, and 12–15, February 2025 at India Expo Centre and Mart, Greater Noida. Bharat Tex 2025 is positioned as a global textile trade fair that showcases India’s prowess as a premier textile-manufacturing hub, encompassing the entire value chain from raw materials to finished products.
During the curtain-raising event, Inderjit S. Sahni, Chairman, Garment Technology Expo, said, “As we are celebrating our 25th anniversary with our GTE Delhi edition, I would like to thank all our valued partners for their unwavering faith and continued support, which empowers us to reach new heights. We deeply appreciate the trust placed on us and our team will work tirelessly to exceed your expectations in the coming years.”
Further, Ricky Sahni, Joint Managing Director, Garment Technology Expo, said, “Being a colocated show at Bharat Tex 2025, the forthcoming edition of GTE will have more visitors and exhibitors. We are expecting more than 900 exhibitors and brands from all over the world covering over 2 lakh sq. ft. of area and 30,000 trade visitors. All the world’s stalwarts will be present here to showcase their latest developments. Come and join the biggest garment technology extravaganza.”
“With the upcoming show of GTE, the company will also be celebrating their 25th anniversary. In the year 2001, we started GTE, and for the last 24 years, the show has offered garment manufacturers in India an opportunity to get acquainted with the latest world trends and upgrade manufacturing processes by adopting the latest technologies in vogue. This will help the Indian apparel manufacturer to produce world-class, high-quality products and compete with countries like China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, etc.” Ambrish Chopra, Director, Garment Technology Expo, added.
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 Delhi-NCR 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 showing live demonstrations of new technologies and equipment. This strategically structured industry platform has seen progressive growth and patronage and has been rated as the most comprehensive show in the sector. Trialled, 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’ CEOs, 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, support services, etc.
Building up on the success of each successive edition, GTE 2025 Delhi-NCR will once again bring together all major technology brands. The business environment is currently very favourable, and industry must invest in new technology to stay competitive.