Tex-Styles India, New Delhi (Feb/Mar’06)
The Tex-Styles India Fair is being organised by ITPO since 1994. It is Country’s premier international fair for cotton handloom fabrics and made-up items. Tex-styles India has established itself as the largest fair of Indian textiles held anywhere in the world and its global recognition has placed it on the world map of reputed textiles shows. This is one of the important international fair which show causes the entire strength of Indian Textiles. Since this event is gaining popularity and attracting more number of buyers as it is coinciding with the Handicrafts Fair in New Delhi. . HEPC is taking part every year and in the 12th edition of Tex-Styles India fair Council is participating with 40 member exporters

Indian Handicrafts and Gift Fair (Spring– 2006), New Delhi (Feb/Mar’06)
The Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair (Autumn) is being organised by Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts. ouncil is participating in this event with 40 member exporters

Spring Fair, Birmingham (UK), 5-9 Feb' 2006
Spring Fair has been regarded as the international point of reference for the global gifts , jewellary and home trade industry . The spring fair 2005 attracted 4000 exhibitors from over 50 countries . The Organisers claim that about 80,000 world’s best buyers are expected to visit the event with more than half of them at Director level and 1 in 10 are from overseas

This is a multi product fair having a special focus on the following segment of textiles

Textile Items
Apparel / Clothing
Fashion Accessories
Furniture & Lighting
Home Furnishing

Decorative AccessoriesCouncil is participating in this event with a 10 member exporters delegation besides putting up central promotional stall . The fair is scheduled to be held at Birmingham during 5-9th February’05.

Heimtextil Fair, Frankfurt, Germany (11-14, January’06)
Heimtextil is one of the biggest international trade fair for Home Textiles and commercially used textiles. It is being organised by the Messe Frankfurt and marketed by Messee Frankfurt Trade Fairs India P.Ltd. Mumbai. This fair attracts the buyers from more than 70 countries covering all the continents. This fair presents the global trend forecast for the coming years and it is a trendsetter for the forthcoming season. It is very useful to exporters especially upcoming companies to establish new business contacts and develop new export leads. Council is regularly taking part in this event



Atlanta Gift & Home Furnishing Show, USA (13-17, January' 2006).

USA is the largest market for the textiles in the world. It is roughly importing about 25% of the Indian handlooms exported. The growth of exporting also quite significant and the market is fast expanding. USA being the main market, Council feels it strategically important to organize Fair in USA so that the Indian exporters can take part in this and establish new contacts.

 

Domotex, Hannover, Germany (14-17, January’06)
This fair is one of the leading International fairs on carpets and floor coverings and it is organised by Carpet Export Promotion Council. Domotex is really quite unique. As the world’s No.1 trade show for carpets and floor coverings, it serves as an annual summit meeting for market leaders from all over the world. Major suppliers from all sectors of the trade provide an extensive overview of the world market. Domotex is more than a showcase of modern products. Over the years it has become an important force encouraging the development of business in the international home and commercial property markets. Exhibitors find that the excellent trade show infrastructure and the ideal business setting are the ticket to success. Some 60% of the visitors come from abroad. Council is participating in this event for the third time with 10 member exporters

Indian Flooring & Furnishing Textiles Expo (IFFTEX) – 2006, 19th to 22nd January 2006, Expo Mart, Greater Noida

The first edition of Indian Flooring & Furnishing Textiles Expo (IFFTEX) – 2006, a Buyer Seller Meet is being organised by Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts, New Delhi. IFFTEX’06 will present the finest furnishing flooring and textiles with the latest in trends at the right time and at the right place. HEPC is taking part in this event with 7 member exporters.

International Apparel, Textiles, Footwear & Machinery Trade Exhibition Cape Town, South Africa (16-18 November’05)
The event is organised by Ite South Africa . The event is the largest dedicated import trade exhibiton in Sub- Saharan Africa for the clothing , clothing textile , home & Interior Textile , footwear , fashion accessories & machinery industries featuring more than 180 manufacturers & Suppliers from over 13 countries . Lat year 5 exporters participated in this fair through the Council. 125 visitors visited the stalls of these 5 handloom exporters. Spot orders

FATEX FAIR , Paris, France, 8th to 10th November, 2005
FATEX, is one of the renowned international trade fairs being held in Paris for the past 20 years. FATEX has witnessed a constant increase in the number of visitors, which has doubled over the past 10 years which clearly testifies the high quality of the show’s exhibitors and the wide variety of offers. Currently it has over 6,900 visitors in its rolls, including 25% from outside of France. Council is participating in this event for the first time.

Heimtextil India, Mumbai (10-13, October 2005 )
This International Home Fabrics and Accessories Fair provides exhibitors and visitors from all over the world a complete business net working platform in one of the world’s fastest developing markets. The Heimtextil brand has been serving the industry for over 30 years internationally and is synonymous with high quality. Council has been participating in this event every year. This event is organized by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt. Ltd., and gaining popularity every year.



Indian Handicrafts & Gift Fair (Autumn-2005), New Delhi (October ‘05)
The Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair (Autumn) is being organised by Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts. Last year they have organized the first event of Autumn Fair by making a special pavilion for Home Textiles. The participants of the Council found the event to be quite rewarding. Out of the total number of 1075 visitors, 577 foreign buyers, 270 buying agents and 228 other business visitors had visited. Buyers from all major importing countries like USA, UK Portugal, France, Italy, Australia, Sweden, Israel, etc. had visited the above fair. Spot orders for over Rs.4.5crores were booked by the last year participants. Council is participating in this event for the second time.

TITAS -2005 (Taiwan, during 29th September to 1st October )
“TITAS 2005” the Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show, scheduled to be held at Taipei, Taiwan, during 29th September to 1st October . This fair is being organised by Taiwan Textile Federation, Taipei (Taiwan). This is an internationally renowned show, which provides a new platform with new strategies to the global buyers for sourcing their textile products in Asia. TITAS 2005 will focus on middle and upstream yarn and fabric products, emphasizing high value added functional textiles and evoking fashion trends that will make Taipei a co-operative meeting points to bring together the Asian manufacturers and international buyers. Council is participating in this event for the first time.

Tip 2005 / Prêt pour la maison, Brussels, Belgium (9-12 Sept’05)
This fair is being organised by TradeLink Company UK at Brussels in Belgium. This is one of the well established fair exclusively for home textiles which attracts more buyers . This fair is being organised simultaneously with DECOSIT (a well known fair for upholstery materials) in which Indian companies are not allowed. Council has been participating in this event since 2001.

Comfortex Trade Fair, Leipzig, Germany (10-12 Sept’05 )
Comfortex is one of the important fairs in Germany for the Home Textiles segment organized by Leiziger Messe GmbH (Leipzig Fair). This is one of the oldest fair for the interior furnishings and Decorations

Hong Kong Houseware Fair, Hong Kong (21st to 24th April'05)
Hong Kong House ware Fair is organized by Hong Kong Trade Development Council. This is one of the important fair with a special focus on Home Textile segment.

16th Indian Home Furnishing Fair -cum-BSM, Tokyo (Japan) (31May – 2 June’05)
This fair is being organised by ITPO for the last 15 years and the Council has been regularly participating in this event. The event is well established and all major buyers of Home Furnishings look forward to visit this event for sourcing their requirements from India. Last year 20 exporters participated through the Council and Spot orders of Rs.1.2 crores were booked and Rs.4 crores enquiries were generated.

IMPEX-2005, Melbourne, Australia (7th June – 9th June’05)
IMPEX 2005 comprises of two dedicated co-located trade shows viz. TCF International and Gift & Homeware International. IMPEX is Australia's premier event for international manufacturers and suppliers seeking to establish profitable and effective distribution arrangements in the Australian market. This year, this Fair is scheduled to be held at Melbourne Exhibition Centre during 7th to 9th June, 2005. Last year, the Council had participated in this Fair with 10 member participants.