CMAI’s 5th FAB Show 2025 boosts industry outlook with key collaborations
This edition featured over 250 exhibitors, attracted approximately 12,000 trade visitors from over 350 cities across India, including 1,750 platinum dealers.
The 5th edition of the Fabrics, Accessories & Beyond (FAB) Show 2025, organised by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), concluded on a successful note at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, from April 21-23, 2025. The show received strong support from the Government of Maharashtra, The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SGCCI), and 15 leading industry associations from across the country.
The 5th edition of the FAB Show 2025 reflected the evolving ethos of India’s textile and apparel industry, where innovation meets sustainability, and tradition blends seamlessly with technology. This edition featured over 250 exhibitors, attracted approximately 12,000 trade visitors from over 350 cities across India, including 1,750 platinum dealers. Additionally, it also attracted 90 overseas buyers from 23 different countries as well, including Bangladesh, the US, Egypt, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Russia, Ecuador, Portugal, Hong Kong, Rwanda, Kenya, Somalia, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
Santosh Katariya, President, Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI),shared, “The overwhelming response to the 5th FAB Show reaffirms CMAI’s commitment to shaping the future of India’s apparel and textile industry. This platform is not just about business generation, it is about enabling transformation. From sustainability booths to AI-led business solutions, the show reflected the industry’s readiness to evolve, collaborate, and lead with purpose. We are proud to witness the convergence of innovation, policy support, and a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit that will undoubtedly accelerate India’s journey to becoming a global sourcing hub.”
Highlighting the significance of global trade shifts and India’s evolving role in the apparel supply chain, Rahul Mehta, Chief Mentor, Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI),expressed, “The recent hike in US tariffs on apparel imports from countries like Bangladesh and Vietnam has opened a strategic window for India to strengthen its position as a global sourcing hub. This shift in trade dynamics couldn’t have come at a better time. The FAB Show 2025 comes at an ideal moment to showcase India’s comprehensive capabilities across the textile value chain. From cutting-edge fabrics to sustainable solutions, the show reflects how our industry is gearing up to not just meet, but lead the next wave of global apparel sourcing.”
This year’s FAB Show also placed a strong emphasis on sustainability, with the overall theme, ambience and dedicated pavilion with over 20 vendors showcasing eco-conscious innovations in textiles, accessories, and production processes. The FAB Show also featured a vibrant sustainability Fashion Show, where designers and brands showcased collections crafted from eco-friendly materials and responsible production methods. The show highlighted how fashion can embrace sustainability without compromising on style or innovation.
Commenting on the significance of this year’s edition, Naveen Sainani, Chairman of FAB Show, CMAI, said, “CMAI has always been committed to driving the sustainability agenda within the textile.
