Gartex Texprocess India Expands East: Kolkata to Host the Textile Technology Platform in January 2027

From the report

Building on nearly a decade of industry engagement and successful editions in Delhi and Mumbai, Gartex Texprocess India is set to expand its footprint to Eastern India with the launch of its Kolkata edition from 22–24 January 2027 at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Kolkata. Organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd and MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, the Kolkata edition marks the next phase in the show’s growth journey, taking its established platform for textile and garment manufacturing to a region deeply rooted in India’s textile heritage and increasingly positioned for future manufacturing growth.

West Bengal has long held a distinctive place in India’s textile landscape, with its rich handloom traditions, jute industry and established hosiery and garment manufacturing base. The state’s renowned weaving and craft clusters, including Fulia, Santipur, Bishnupur and Murshidabad, reflect a textile heritage that continues to shape the region’s identity. Kolkata and its surrounding districts are also regarded as the historical home of India’s hosiery industry, with a cluster that has grown over more than a century. The city is also a major centre for ethnic wear, kidswear, zari and embroidery work, while the Hooghly belt remains the heartland of India’s jute industry, now moving into bags, home textiles, geotextiles and composites. As the garment sector grows, so does the need for woven fabric, and the state has been encouraging powerloom and processing investment, among them the integrated textile park at Ashoknagar–Banipur. At the same time, manufacturers across Eastern India are increasingly looking towards modernisation, advanced machinery, technology adoption, capacity expansion and wider market access.

Since its inception, Gartex Texprocess India has evolved into an established platform serving India’s garment and textile manufacturing ecosystem. With editions in Delhi and Mumbai, the show has developed strong engagement among garment manufacturers, fabric suppliers, technology providers and buyers. The addition of Kolkata comes at this intersection of heritage and opportunity and expands the show’s geographical presence across North, West and East India, taking its annual calendar to three editions.