Serious buyers from all over the country and abroad, especially from garment specialty hubs like Delhi NCR, Surat, Jaipur, Mumbai and Ludhiana, came to realize their needs at the promising trade fair Gartex 2016 which was held from 27-29 August at Delhi's renowned exhibition centre- Pragati Maidan and left satisfied at the end of the event.

The three day event witnessed product demonstrations, information exchange, networking and deal closings. Collectively, the trade fari brought into the forefront new innovation, better version upgrades, and new product entrants in the Indian garment manufacturing market.

Gartex hosted more than 75 exhibitors representing more than 150 brands related to digital textile printing technology, garment manufacturing machines, embroidery machines, sewing machines, quilting machines, fabrics, and apparel accessories.

Several embroidery machines were spotted on the show floor. Baba Textile Machinery (India) Pvt. Ltd. demonstrated the strengths of its computerized embroidery machine which also made a sale; Aura Technologies displayed its Aura-perfect series multi-head embroidery machines; while Stitch Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. showcased the 'Tajima' brand computerized embroidery machine.

A number of quilting machines were also seen at the show with representation from Twin Star Machines, sole agent for Dongguan Chishing Machinery Company Ltd. in India, which demonstrated Chishing quilting & embroidery machines.

STI Apparel Automation Pvt. Ltd., Indian business partners for Hong Kong-based manufacturing company Fucen Sewing Machine Co. Ltd., displayed several industrial sewing machines.

In the fabrics segment, Gloster Limited, Pashupati Overseas, and Shree Mahadeo Cotton Mills Ltd., among others provided opportunities for visitors to get a first-hand experience of their offerings.

Introducing something new in the apparel accessories segment was Delhi-based manufacturer Label Solutions with its introduction of high-density and 3D silicon heat transfer and super emboss on cotton & polyester. Other companies included Arrow Textiles Limited, YKK India Pvt. Ltd., Dona Doni Fashion Pvt. Ltd., Redwood Narrow Fabric, and Wenzhou Muse International Trade Co,. Ltd.

Several digital textile printing manufacturers and dealers participated in the show, showcasing the best machines in the industry. Negi Sign Systems & Supplies displayed the Negijet TX R-1900 digital textile printer; Arrow Digital showcased MTEX- the only integrated solution for stretchable fabrics compatible with pigment, acid, reactive and disperse inks; Orange O Tec Pvt. Ltd. exhibited MS JP3, Apsom Technologies displayed Konica Minolta's Nassenger Pro 120 inkjet textile printer and Colorjet's Vastrajet- direct to fabric digital textile printer; and Green Tech and Epson demonstrated T-shirt printing machines to name a few. Additionally, Mimaki India Pvt. Ltd. launched its high speed 1.8m wide-format direct textile printer- Tiger-1800B which received a good response from visitors.

Speaking of his experience at the show, Vikram Bhatia, MD, Apsom Technologies (India) Pvt. Ltd., said that they got good customers and relevant people visited their booth. They are happy to have been part of this show and they did like to take part in it next year as well.

Prakash Chopra, business manager, Arrow Digital Pvt. Ltd., said that the quality of visitors to the show was very good. They received a good response for the new MTEX machine displayed at their booth. They got serious prospects and are hopeful to close a few deals.

Similarly, Amit Narang, director, STI Apparel Automation Pvt. Ltd. said that they were satisfied with the footfall and the quality of visitors. They got a lot of leads. The management especially was up to the mark and they hope to be participating next year as well.

Gartex 2016 concluded with a grand success as exhibitors and visitors successfully achieved their business goals. The next edition of Gartex is declared to take place from 29th to 31st July 2017 and is designed to be the trendsetter for the industry player to showcase new technology, state-of-the-art equipment, materials and services.