@ Vikash Sharma | Sr Journalist
NSIC Okhla, New Delhi, is gearing up for its upcoming edition of the largest garment technology show, GTE 2024. The 35th edition of GTE-Garment Technology Expo 2024 is fully set for its showcase, scheduled to take place from March 8 to March 11 at the NSIC Exhibition Complex, Okhla, New Delhi. GTE stands as Southeast Asia’s premier garment technology expo, exhibiting everything related to garment manufacturing.
GTE International is recognized as the best platform in India for showcasing innovations, advanced technologies, new materials, processes, and services in the garment and textile industry. Supported by associations such as Garment Exports Association of Rajasthan, Gujarat Garment Manufacturers Association, Noida Apparel Export Cluster, and the Association of Apparel Manufacturers and Exporters of Gujarat, the exhibition aims to highlight advancements in garment and weaving industries.
The upcoming edition expects participation from over 800 global exhibitors and brands, occupying a sprawling 100,000 square feet. Approximately 20,000 businesses are anticipated to attend, making it a significant event for stakeholders in the garment industry.
Over the past 23 years, the exhibition has played a crucial role in familiarizing garment manufacturers in India and neighboring countries with the latest trends and advanced manufacturing processes, helping them compete with countries like China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and more.
GTE 2024 is set to attract visitors with its display of cutting-edge foreign advancements and technologies from more than 20 countries. The exhibition, held annually in New Delhi, along with bi-annual shows in Bangalore and Ahmedabad, serves as a vital platform for the garment industry across India.
Covering all aspects of garment production, the exhibition will feature demonstrations from leading technological companies, showcasing their latest innovations and equipment directly. The event will bring together various garment manufacturing technologies, including CAD/CAM, spreading and cutting machines, sewing machines, fabric washing machines, garment dyeing machines, finishing tools, fusing machines, embroidery machines, digital printing, screen printing, quilting machines, knitting machines, software solutions, trims and attachments, packaging machines, testing equipment, dyes and chemicals, fabrics, fancy threads, support services, and more.
Ricky Sahni, Joint Managing Director of Garment Technology Expo, expressed gratitude for the unwavering support received over the years, stating, “Our journey since the inception of GTE in 2001 has been remarkable. Nearly 85% of our participants in the early editions have grown stronger with us. I extend heartfelt thanks to all stakeholders, and I look forward to continued collaboration for the success of this show.”
Ambareesh Chopra, Director of Garment Technology Expo, added, “I want to express my gratitude to our exhibitors and visitors for their invaluable suggestions. The demand for the upcoming edition led us to organize the show at its traditional venue, the NSIC Complex in Okhla. This unique exhibition, with participation from over 20 countries and 500 brands, showcases the latest innovations in the garment industry. We are excited to meet you all.”
As with every successful edition, GTE 2024 New Delhi will once again bring together major technological brands on a single platform, providing an opportunity for the industry to invest in order to stay competitive during these favorable industrial conditions.
The GTE Bengaluru edition, initiated in 2006 and held every two years, has witnessed an increasing reach and impact with each show. The last edition garnered substantial attention from the industrial sector, and all manufacturers, exporters, and organizations eagerly anticipate the upcoming show. The next edition of GTE Bengaluru is scheduled for September 20 to 22, 2024.
