Denimsandjeans.com was held in Bangalore from September 25 to 26. Over 1,500 buyers visited the two-day show to explore niche products exhibited by around 30 companies from Brazil, Bangladesh, Switzerland, Turkey, Ethiopia, Spain, Italy and many others. Major retailers and brands such as Marks & Spencer, H&M, GAP, VF Corporation, Li & Fung, Zara, Landmark, Tesco, Aditya Birla Fashion, Arvind Brands, Raymond and many others marked their presence at the show.
Teams from export houses including Gokaldas Exports, Orient Craft and many others also visited the show. The show provided a single platform to the global denim industry, be it manufacturers, buyers, suppliers or traders to showcase and explore innovations in denim. It brought together major stakeholders in the supply chain.
Seminars on latest innovations, trends, technologies, developments and sustainability in the denim industry were also held during the two days. India is the second largest manufacturer of denim fabrics after China and the second biggest consumer of denim apparel globally. The country, with immense potential, is expected to grow at a fast pace in the coming years. India is set to get a big lead over the US and the EU in the coming years, as consumption increases in Tier II and III cities.
