The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) is gearing up to host the largest-ever much anticipated 5th edition of the Fabrics Accessories & Beyond Show 2025 (FAB Show 2025) – India’s largest Fabrics & Accessories Sourcing Show from April 21 to 23, 2025, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. This annual B2B event has rapidly evolved into a premier platform showcasing the entire supply chain to India’s booming garment industry.
Promising a grand display of the latest trends and innovations, this year’s show will feature over 250 fabric suppliers, accessories manufacturers, machinery suppliers, washing units, real estate developers, and software developers who plan to showcase their products.
While the FAB Show remains pivotal for the garment manufacturing industry, it brings unparalleled opportunities for industry stakeholders to engage, network, and explore the latest innovations in the textile sector. The visitors profile includes Garment manufacturers, Exporters, Private Labels, Agents & Distributors, Retailers, Corporates, Wholesalers, E Commerce, Traders & other Industry members. The upcoming edition is anticipated to attract around 12,000 trade visitors from 320+ cities across India which includes 2,000 platinum dealers apart from international buyers from like Bangladesh, US, Egypt, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Russia, Ecuador, Portugal, Hong Kong, Rwanda, Kenya, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Nepal.
The presence of sourcing heads from renowned brands, retail majors, garment manufacturing and export clusters from Surat, Ahmedabad, Noida, Agra, Jaipur, Ludhiana, Indore, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Tiruppur, Solapur and other hubs is expected to further boost industry confidence thus reflecting the event’s importance.
Speaking about the upcoming show, Santosh Katariya, President, CMAI stated “Fab Show is an exceptional platform for the Garment industry to access the latest trends & innovation in Fabrics, Trimmings, Accessories, and a diverse range of services. Today, mastering the complexities of procurement is what keeps businesses competitive. The primary focus of the show is to help manufacturers find the best suppliers who offer competitive pricing, high
quality products and reliable delivery, leading to greater overall efficiency. By establishing strong sourcing relationships, we can achieve cost savings, improve pricing consistency which directly impacts operational success and financial performance”.
In India’s dynamic textile landscape, a transformation towards eco-conscious practices is underway. A series of Knowledge Sessions and an exclusive Pavilion featuring service providers showcasing their innovation, products & services is being planned with support from Centre
for Environment Education (CEE) and Global Alliance for Textile Sustainability Council (GATS). This initiative will educate and raise awareness about Sustainability & Circularity which is a cornerstone of CMAI’s holistic strategy to engage, educate, and inspire the garment industry. “FAB show has set a new benchmark for sourcing in the textile & apparel industry, reflecting our commitment to driving growth and sustainability” said
Naveen Sainani, Chairman FAB Show, CMAI. He further asserted “Being a global textile hub, India remains one of the largest generators of textile waste, highlighting a key challenge in the fashion industry. Through such focused initiatives, we are committed to offer responsible product development solutions to the industry’s Sustainability journey and contribute to a rapidly evolving market”.
As leading industry clusters, an exclusive Surat Pavilion being organised by the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SGCCI) will present over 50 leading fabric suppliers for the fifth consecutive year. Likewise, this year, leading manufacturers based out of Ichalkaranji, the ‘Manchester of Maharashtra’ are being introduced by Ichalkaranji Shuttleless Fabrics Manufacturers Association (ISFMA).
To giver further boost to the show, Chhattisgarh has joined as Partner State to present its immense potential and a thriving industrial textile policy foster a thriving ecosystem for textile and garment manufacturing. This partnership paves the way for enhanced industry opportunities, bolster the Make in India initiative and position the state as a key hub for Indian textile & garment sector.
