India is in its 8th year of Clothing and Textile trade show will display latest collection to the South African buyers. The ranges on display, from more than 30 reputable manufacturers, will include women’s wear, menswear, children’s wear, scarves, home and apparel fabrics as well as made-ups. With top class clothing, textile, footwear and leather manufactures from India.

The show is an initiative of the Ministry of Textiles and Commerce in India as well as the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India under the auspices of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) and the Council for Leather Exports (CLE).

The show has become a highlight for discerning buyers in South Africa and will feature an exceptional selection of contemporary creations designed specifically for the South African market.

According to Deidre Harte, Owner of Lte South Africa and local management company of the show, buyers can expect to see the latest trends, colours and designs admired by industry professionals throughout the world. The event provides an ideal platform for India clothing, textile, footwear and leather manufacturers and South African buyers to combine expertise, identify synergies and to establish successful and profitable partnerships.

India is today recognized as one of the best sourcing destinations for garments, textiles, footwear and leather. Labour is skilled and economical while prices are highly competitive without taking away from the quality of the final product. India’s natural assets also play a large role in boosting the country’s garment industry by providing raw materials of world-class quality.

The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) is the official body of apparel exporters in India. Twice a year, showcases the best of India’s garment export capabilities through the prestigious India International Garment Fair.

This year the Council for Leather Exports (CLE) will also be exhibiting with 35 leading manufacturers from India in the same hall in Cape Town only. They will be exhibiting non-leather footwear, leather footwear, leather goods and accessories, leather garments as well as finished leather.

The Council for Leather Exports (CLE) is the single largest Apex Trade Promotion Organisation for the Indian leather and leather products industry.

The exhibition will be held on Thursday, 13 March and Friday, 14 March 2014 at the CTICC in Cape Town and at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Monday, 17 March and Tuesday, 18 March 2014. The entry to exhibition is free and will be open from 9:00am until 4:30pm each day. Interested parties can also register online at ww.indiaclothingtradeshow.co.za or on arrival at the show.

India is the largest producer of jute, the second largest producer of cotton, silk and cellulosic fibre, the third largest producer of raw cotton and the fourth largest producer of synthetic fibre.