Lenzing Group, leading global producer of wood-based specialty fibers, partnered with Gokul Tex, a 30-year-old fabric maker and a leading enterprise from Surat, Gujarat, to showcase their latest fabric collection made of TENCEL™ fibers at 4th CMAI FAB SHOW 2024. The event, held from April 15th to 17th, 2024, took place in Mumbai, marking a significant debut for their collaborative efforts in pioneering sustainable fashion for Indian market.
Gokul Tex, renowned for its expertise in digital printed fabrics, has embraced Lenzing’s sustainable fibers since 2010. Their collaboration at CMAI FAB SHOW 2024 demonstrates their collective dedication to offering environmentally responsible solutions to meet the evolving needs of the textile market.
The fabric collection made exclusively of TENCEL™ fibers brings a perfect blend of aesthetics, performance, and sustainability[1] as key features. Ranging from the luxurious TENCEL™ lyocell fibers to the pioneering TENCEL™ LUXE branded lyocell filament yarn, Lenzing’s products have enabled Gokul Tex to create cutting-edge fabrics meeting the sensibilities of Indian market. The collection saw a great response from the visitors which included young brands and labels, distributors and garment makers.
The 3-day event saw more than 200+ exhibitors and 12000+ trade visitors providing an exceptional platform for Lenzing group & others to present their newest offerings and explore the diverse needs of the customers and network with key industry players.
Avinash Mane- Senior Commercial Director of AMEA & NEA region, Textiles Business, Lenzing Group expressed “Our collaboration with Gokul Tex at CMAI FAB SHOW 2024 marks a big leap forward in our shared goal to promote sustainability and innovation in the Indian textile industry. Two experts, like us, joining hands creates a great platform to use combined expertise to offer the best products to the industry. By featuring our globally preferred TENCEL™™ fibers with Gokul Tex’s local expertise, we’re not just showcasing fabrics made of TENCEL™, we’re leading a push towards a planet-friendly textile industry in India.”
While expressing the appreciation on their collaboration Subhash Dhavan, Director, Gokul Tex said- Through our partnership with Lenzing at the CMAI FAB SHOW 2024, we celebrate the exceptional qualities of TENCEL™ fibers. The innovative and sustainable nature of TENCEL™ fibers has greatly enhanced the appeal of our fabric collections, attracting a significant number of visitors to our exhibit. We are excited to continue driving innovation and excellence alongside Lenzing, shaping a brighter, greener & sustainable future for the textile industry.”
After a successful closure of CMAIFAB SHOW 2024, Lenzing Group and Gokul Tex extend their gratitude to attendees for their interest and support. They invite industry stakeholders to join them in their journey towards a more sustainable and stylish future.
[1] Certified with the EU Ecolabel (license no. AT/016/001) for environmental excellence, TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers are derived from controlled or certified wood sources, and they are made with at least 50% less carbon emissions and water consumption compared to generic lyocell.
