Gartex Texprocess India Partners with DLAI to Launch Textile Care Forum

Mumbai, July 3, 2025: Gartex Texprocess India, jointly organized by MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd and Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd, is expanding its scope to spotlight the evolving textile care sector in India. In a landmark development, the show has partnered with the Drycleaners and Launderers Association of India (DLAI) to launch the Textile Care Forum, with DLAI serving as the Knowledge Partner for the upcoming edition scheduled from 21–23 August 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

India’s professional textile care market is advancing rapidly with an emphasis on eco-friendly chemicals, waterless cleaning systems, and circularity. According to IMARC Group, the dry-cleaning services market in India is projected to grow from USD 1.31 billion in 2024 to USD 2.09 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 5.40%. The Textile Care Forum, taking place on 22 August, will cater to this growing demand by spotlighting innovations in stain treatment, biodegradable detergents, and automation in laundry systems.

The partnership also reflects the integration of Messe Frankfurt’s Texcare brand—a global leader in textile and laundry services—with Gartex, offering industry participants a complete platform for showcasing innovations, networking, and knowledge-sharing.

Mr. Suresh D Bhatia, President of DLAI, remarked:
“At the Drycleaners and Launderers Association of India, we have always believed in the power of collaboration and innovation to uplift the textile care industry. The synergies between Gartex Texprocess India and DLAI are deeply aligned. While Gartex serves as a catalyst for technological evolution in textile and garment production, DLAI represents the critical last-mile link in the lifecycle of these textiles—ensuring longevity, hygiene and quality upkeep. Together, we form a complete circle of care, from creation to preservation. It is through such shared spaces that our industry moves forward—not just in commerce, but in craftsmanship, community, and credibility.”

Mr. Raj Manek, Executive Director of Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd., added:
“In India, we are seeing a clear demand for organised, efficient and sustainable laundry solutions ranging from hospitality and healthcare to industrial and domestic segments. The association with the Drycleaners and Launderers Association of India opens a great opportunity not only for our show but also to strongly align our global brand – Texcare’s vision and global expertise with a platform like Gartex Texprocess India. This will help us address this shift while facilitating deeper business engagements and open an all-new industry network,”

Ms. Himani Gulati, Director, MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, noted:
“Gartex Texprocess India has always been ahead of the curve in reflecting the real industry shifts. With Drycleaners and Launderers Association of India, we’re adding a new dimension to the show for textile care and professional laundry machinery and technologies. The Textile Care Forum backed by them will not only enhance the show offerings but also bring a sharper focus to sustainability and hygiene in textile maintenance.”

Over the years, the show has seen participation from the laundry and dry-cleaning machinery segment, hinting at the industry’s growing interest in bridging the gap between fashion, functionality and care. With the formalised presence of the Drycleaners and Launderers Association of India, new collaborations and growth for the segment are set to accelerate.

Through its partnership with Gartex Texprocess India,Drycleaners and Launderers Association of India will now bring sector-specific insights, textile care experts, knowledge forums and workshops as well as curated pavilions aimed at industry upskilling, sustainability and future readiness.

From featuring fabrics to denim, textile manufacturing machinery to screen-printing machinery to accessories and trims – Gartex Texprocess India moves forward to become a 360-degree hub for India’s textile machinery manufacturing and technologies, denim, screen printing, fabrics, trims and accessories and textile care ecosystem. The New Delhi edition of the show will be held from 21 – 23 August 2025 at Bharat Mandapam (Pragati Maidan), New Delhi.