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FAB Show 2024 Attracts Around 10,000 Buyers From 400+ Cities Across India

• By  Textile Excellence
• April 17, 2024

The 4th edition of Fabrics Accessories & Beyond Show 2024 (FAB Show) by Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) was inaugurated on 15 April 2024 in presence of sourcing heads from renowned brands and retail majors like Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail, Bestseller, Gokaldas Exports, Kora, Mufti, Pepe Jeans, Reliance Brands, Shoppers Stop, Soch, Stori, Spykar, Westside and more.

The 4th FAB Show, was held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, from 15 - 17 April, 2024 showcased the entire supply chain to Brands, Manufacturers, Retailers, and Exporters. Over 200 Fabric Suppliers, leading Accessories Manufacturers, Machinery Suppliers, Retail space Developers, Software Developers and service providers from all across India exhibited in this year’s event.

Among the key participants were Grasim, Arvind, Siyaram’s, Banswara, Ruby Mills, Jindal, Gokul Bhagwan Enterprise, Bharti Creations, Dharmi Enterprise, Ramsons, Value Added Fashion Fabrics, Fashion Accessories India and several others. The visitors included mainly Garment manufacturers, Brand owners, and e-commerce platforms, underline the FAB Show’s importance as a premier gathering for the Fashion and Apparel industry highlighting its significance as a key platform for their sourcing requirements. Over 10,000 buyers and manufacturers from over 400 cities, and international buyers from USA, Bangladesh, UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, Russia, Hong Kong, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Nepal among others have visited FAB Show 2024.

In India's dynamic textile landscape, a transformation towards sustainability and eco-conscious practices is underway. The Sustainability Zone at the FAB show, drew large footfalls, that promoted innovations in circularity by showcasing fabrics crafted from waste materials and waste water management. This initiative aimed to educate and raise awareness about sustainability, a cornerstone of CMAI’s holistic strategy to engage, educate, and inspire the garment industry.

Commenting on the event, Rajesh Masand, President, CMAI, said "We are delighted that just in its 4th edition the FAB Show 2024 is already established as the premier convergence hub for the entire garments manufacturing supply chain. The FAB Show serves not only as a platform for showcasing the latest in technological advancements but also as a catalyst for raising awareness about sustainability and understanding evolving consumer preferences, thus shaping the future of the industry.”

Speaking about the fair, Naveen Sainani, Chairman FAB sub-committee said “The FAB Show 2024 offers unmatched opportunities for garment industry supply chain vendors to connect with reputed large buyers from all over India and around the globe. Exhibitors at the show have curated the newest fabric trends, offering brands a prime opportunity to craft the trendiest garments for their upcoming collections. Furthermore, CMAI is spearheading a future where sustainability is integral to business operations, echoing our vision for a greener, more resilient world through the sustainability zone.”

One of the highlights at the FAB Show 2024 is the Surat Pavilion, organised by SGCCI for the third consecutive edition. This pavilion will showcase over 40 prominent fabric manufacturers from the region.

CMAI, during the show felicitated regional trade associations for their contributions- The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SGCCI), Noida Apparel Export Cluster (NAEC), Retail Manufacturing Association of Indore (RMAI), South Indian Garment Association (SIGA), South Gujarat Textile Traders Association (SGTTA), Bangalore Apparel Manufacturers Association (BAMA), among others.

CMAI dignitaries present at the inauguration were Rajesh Masand – President, Jayesh Shah - Vice-President, Naveen Sainani – Chairman FAB Show, Santosh Katariya – Secretary; Ankur Gadia – Hon Treasurer; Mohan Sadhwani - Executive Director, Rahul Mehta - Chief Mentor, and Prakash Parikh – Jt. Chairman of FAB Show, among others.

The 4th FAB Show, was held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, from 15 - 17 April, 2024 showcased the entire supply chain to Brands, Manufacturers, Retailers, and Exporters. Over 200 Fabric Suppliers, leading Accessories Manufacturers, Machinery Suppliers, Retail space Developers, Software Developers and service providers from all across India exhibited in this year’s event