The 7th edition of Techtextil India, 2019 promoted a gamut of technical textile solutions from across 13 contingents including India. The event witnessed a strong participation of 192 exhibitors from major countries across the world. It attracted 4,446 quality visitors from major cities like Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Raigarh, and Mumbai. Visitors from international countries like Canada, Dubai, Germany, Italy, Turkey, UAE, UK and USA gave the show a global feature.
The fair marked a 17 per cent increase in exhibition space, growing 23 per cent in terms of exhibitors and 25 per cent growth in international exhibitors compared to the previous edition. Smart textile machineries, recycled fibers, industrial fabrics, fire retardants, industry wearables, and other sustainable solutions were among some of the key highlights on the show floor. Among the areas discussed during the B2B event, the exhibition majorly divulged into the subject of recent technical advancements, all-round growth, sustainability, and reusability of materials in technical textiles.
The three-day event attracted media-wide attention, as eminent figures from different sectors, including the government, converged at the venue. Efforts by the ministry into the survey and analysis of problems and challenges ailing the growth of technical textiles in India and various subsidy schemes launched by the state government for the promotion of technical textiles, were a major highlight at the show.
