The first Global Textile Trade Fair (GTTF) was organized by the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SGCCI) in the US to promote world’s second largest manmade fibre (MMF) manufacturing hub based at Surat, Gujarat, India.
As per a report by the American Bazaar Online, the three-day exhibition was held at Gas South Convention Center, Duluth, Georgia from June 09 to 11. It was supported by India’s Ministry of Textiles.
Inaugurated by Sebastian Barron, Field Representative, Office of the Georgia Governor, the exhibition was visited by hundreds of visitors on the first day who placed large orders with 50 Suat-based textile manufacturers.
Dr Vijay GPrabhakar, Founder Chair, US Congressman Danny K Davis’ Multi Ethnic Advisory Task Force, presented a Congressional commendation to Ashish D Gujarati, President, SGCCI for the historic initiative of bringing Indian apparel and home textiles expo to the US.
Overwhelmed with the response of US buyers, Gujarati noted that the US imports nearly $112 billion worth of apparel, clothing and home textiles annually, 58 per cent of which is MMF textiles.
Surat textile industry has recently upgraded their textile manufacturing technology and is now among the world’s best. Its products will surely find relevance in the US market, he added.
Gujarati invited home textile retailers, apparel and clothing retailers, kids wear brand owners to visit the exhibition to give a big boost to India-US bilateral trade.
