15 July, Mumbai 2025
In a significant move set to transform India's garment sourcing landscape, Garment Technology Expo (GTE) and India Exposition Mart (IEML) have collaborated to launch of the Lace & Trims Show in New Delhi. This brand-new exhibition will serve as a dedicated platform for apparel detailing and accessories, co-located with upcoming editions of the Garment Technology Expo.
Poised to become a vital B2B platform, the Lace & Trims Show will highlight an extensive range of garment essentials. This includes everything from laces, ribbons, and zippers to threads, beads, sequins, buttons, and motifs, along with all other critical trims that contribute to the creative edge of modern fashion and apparel manufacturing. The expo is designed to meet the escalating demand for premium trims, creative components, and unique design solutions within India's rapidly expanding fashion and apparel sector.
Multi-city debut
To ensure widespread accessibility and impact, the Lace & Trims Show will be launched across multiple key Indian cities:
• Ahmedabad: November 7–9, 2025, at the Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar
• Delhi-NCR: March 20–23, 2026, at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida
• Bengaluru: September 2026 (exact dates and venue to be announced)
This strategic multi-city approach reflects the organizers' commitment to catering to diverse regional markets and maximizing reach for both exhibitors and visitors.
Expertspeak
Emphasizing the importance of this venture, Inderjit S Sahni, Founder & Chairman, Garment Technology Expo (GTE), says, this new expo for the Lace & Trims industry will specifically highlight the intricate elements that define fashion today – laces, zari, trims, zippers, threads, beads, and accessories.
Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Chairman, India Exposition Mart (IEML), echoes, the expo will serve as a focused platform where aesthetics, functionality, and innovation converge to deliver the finest detailing for the apparel industry.
A powerful partnership driving industry growth
Initially announced in June 2025, the collaboration between GTE and IEML, is already generating significant momentum within the garment and textile industry. GTE brings over 25 years of specialized domain expertise and a robust network of exhibitors and visitors spanning Delhi-NCR, Ahmedabad, and Bengaluru. IEML, on the other hand, contributes its extensive experience in organizing large-scale B2B trade shows such as UPITS, IFEX, Bharat Tex, and IHE, coupled with deep infrastructure and marketing support across India.
More than just another trade event, the Lace & Trims show is envisioned as a dynamic, multi-city sourcing hub that will align with contemporary fashion trends, sustainability imperatives, and India's growing export readiness. With the Indian fashion and apparel sector projected to reach a staggering $146.3 billion by 2032, the demand for high-quality trims and innovative design solutions is set to soar. The Lace & Trims Show is meticulously designed to meet this demand, offering a rich environment for product discovery, meaningful supplier interactions, and crucial trend-spotting opportunities for manufacturers, designers, exporters, and buying houses alike. From haute couture to high-street fashion, and from essential components to luxury detailing, the Lace & Trims Show is where creativity truly meets commerce.
