• High level of interest from global manufacturers boosts the 6th edition of Heimtextil India.
• International Trend show ? Rooms with a View ? to feature interactive trends from four global regions.
• Trend Seminars by Gunnar Frank – Europe’s leading trend forecaster, a big draw for the industry.
• France’s luxury brand Fremaux Delorme to make its debut in the Indian market.
• Special forum ? Design Overload ? to highlight European fabric designers.
• Important International delegations confirm their visits.
The global textile industry is eagerly awaiting the 6th edition of Asia’s largest hometextile show, Heimtextil India, which is all set to open its doors in the country’s textile & commercial capital – Mumbai, from 10 – 13th October 2005, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre.
As the region’s most valuable trade fair for sourcing high quality home textiles & accessories, Heimtextil India is a ? must attend“ event on the agenda of the global textile trade. ?With quota restrictions coming to an end, the Indian home textile industry is poised to enter into a new era of global trade. Hence, Heimtextil India is the most important business platform for the Indian textile industry at this crucial time of growth.“ says Mrs. Shammi Nagpal, Managing Director, Messe Frankfurt India.
Heimtextil India has generated more interest from overseas exhibitors this year. Exhibitors from France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Turkey, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Korea, China and the US are set to stage their first entry into India. ?Their presence is definitely going to create more impluses and influences for the domestic market,“ says Mrs. Shammi Nagpal. ?The quota-free world sees big international retail firms flocking to India, thereby enhancing the activity levels and export performance of those companies. International manufacturers are targeting the enormous potential of a demanding Indian market at Heimtextil India. An increase in the spending power of the Indian consumer, the rapid growth of malls and retail stores in most Indian cities, and a demand for quality and variety, ensure sound business on the subcontinent“ she added.
With two months left to go, the fair is fully booked. The impressive line up at Heimtextil India 2005 includes some of the country’s biggest manufacturers like Reliance Industries Ltd, Dicitex Furnishings Pvt. Ltd, The Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Company Ltd, to name just a few. They are looking forward to doing business with the vast numbers of foreign visitors that visit the show from more than 97 countries.
The highlight of this year’s fair is an unusual Trend show titled ? Rooms with a View“. Created from regions of the world that influence living styles with their innovative designs and high quality products, these ? Rooms“ will showcase outstanding home collections for the industry to view and learn from.
Lovers of luxury and gracious living will be seduced by the presentation of France’s Fremaux Delorme, ( a name synonymous with home linen since 1845), in their presentation, aptly titled ?Chambre des R?ves“. The products made from natural fibres, in the purest European tradition, are well known for outstanding quality and creativity with care lavished on the tiniest of details, a characteristic inherited from French haute couture. The company also creates contemporary trends and home lines for Kenzo, Pierre Frey, Calvin Klein Home, & Olivier Desforges.
Representing the Far East, is the prestigious Fashion Centre Korea which has been selected to present their ? Room of Morning Calm “. “ India is one of the biggest markets of the 21st century, and Korean home textile manufacturers are eager to enter the Indian market because there is a large purchasing power and demand from the middle and upper classes in the home textile sector. We are confident that Heimtextil India will provide us with the good opportunities to contact potential buyers and suppliers.” Mr. Jin-Woo Park, Korea Fashion Center.
To keep up with international trends and gain acceptance in foreign markets, Indian home fashion exporters, have realised the importance of using international designs for their collections. Where better than to meet these designers than in India itself? Messe Frankfurt India has provided this sector with a special area called ? Design Overload ? where European designers from the design capitals of the world – Como, Paris, Lyon will showcase their designs for prints, jacquards, wallpapers, fabrics archives and design consulting. Included in the illustrious list, is the prestigious Comocrea Consortium – a consortium of firms engaged in the field of textile design from the very heart of the Italian design capital, Como. ? The consortium and its member participants are very excited to be present for the very first time in India,“ said Mr. Fulvio Alvisi, President of the Associazione Italiana Disegnatori, who will present daily seminars on fabric design at the fair. German design company Elka Studio is ? excited to exhibit at the forthcoming Heimtextil India in Mumbai since we have been exhibiting at Heimtextil Frankfurt, where we notice more and more Indian manufacturers visiting our booth. We thought it would be a good idea to show our exclusive designs directly to a much broader base of Indian companies at Heimtextil India. ”
Turkey’s influential drapery manufacturer Genel Tekstil, will debut its outstanding collection at Heimtextil India. “ Asia is becoming a good target area to sell packaged curtains, due to the high consumption of drapery goods, and India is our destination of choice. Our goal is to meet with new customers that are both retailers and wholesalers in India, said ” Harun Tavasi, Genel Tekstil Sanayi.
As usual Gunnar Frank, Europe’s premier Trend forecaster will conduct daily seminars for the Trends of 2006 – 2007 to the entire industry. The seminars are greatly appreciated by Indian manufacturers so as to gain insights into preparing their new collections.
Many important delegations from around the world have confirmed their visit to Heimtextil India for assessing the Indian market, among whom are members of Associazione Tessile Italiana, the prestigious Italian Textile Association ( ATI ) led by Mr. Massimo Mosiello, Director. Austrian companies from the field of technical textiles as well as home textiles will join a delegation headed by Textination Gmbh. Mr Backhausen, Backhausen Interior Textiles Gmbh and Vice President of the Austrian association is ? eager to learn more about sourcing and cooperation possibilities like investment or contract production in India.“ Mr. H.Brinkhaus from H. Brinkhaus GmbH & Co. KG, one of the most famous bedding companies in the world which provides hotels like the Sheraton, Grand Hyatt, Royal Meridien with bedding products, is looking forward to visiting Heimtextil India to scout for business opportunities. Two major associations – the European Down and Feather Association and the German Bedding Association are busy finalising their visit to Heimtextil India. Further delegations from Switzerland, France, Pakistan, Korea, China, South Africa & Australia are also confirmed.
Leading Indian hotel chains like the Taj Group, and the Holiday Inn along with many budget hotels close to the venue, will play host to Heimtextil India in 2005. ? Mumbai is a most interesting city for business and pleasure ? says Mrs.Nagpal. ? Its shopping, night life and enormous variety of speciality resturants and bars ensure very lively ?after –fair“ hours. ?It is also well connected to other parts of Asia, making it an ideal stopover for visitors. ?
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