CMAI’s FAB Show 2026 to Spotlight Digital and Sustainable Shift in Garment Supply Chains
The three-day Mumbai show will feature 250+ exhibitors and growing buyer participation.
The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) will organise the 6th edition of the Fabrics, Accessories & Beyond Show (FAB Show 2026) from April 2 to 4, 2026, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. Recognised as one of India’s largest B2B sourcing platforms for fabrics and accessories, the event will bring together the garment manufacturing ecosystem under one roof.
Spread across nearly 2 lakh sq. ft., FAB Show 2026 will host over 250 exhibitors showcasing innovations in fabrics, trims, accessories, machinery and allied services. The event is expected to draw around 14,000 trade visitors from over 320 Indian cities, including more than 2,000 platinum dealers. International participation is also set to expand, with buyers from 27 countries such as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the US, UAE, Egypt, Mauritius and China.
A key attraction this year will be the debut of an International Pavilion featuring suppliers from one of the world’s major textile manufacturing hubs. The show will also see strong participation from domestic textile clusters including Surat, Ahmedabad, Bhilwara, Jaipur, Ludhiana, Gurugram & NCR, Erode, Tiruppur, Bengaluru and Mumbai. CMAI will additionally host curated networking sessions to enable direct interactions between brands, exporters, corporates and global buyers.
“FAB Show has become a vital sourcing platform for India’s garment industry. As supply chains grow more complex and cost-sensitive, access to reliable suppliers and innovative materials under one roof is critical,” said Santosh Katariya, President, CMAI. “We are confident that this edition will further strengthen sourcing partnerships and support industry growth.”
Sustainability will remain a major theme, with a dedicated Sustainability Pavilion and the CMAI & SU.RE ECO-STITCH Sustainability Conclave scheduled for April 3. The show will also feature Sustainability Awards and a Grand Sustainable Fashion Show showcasing 12 curated sequences blending AI-driven design, Indian crafts and sustainable fabrics. CMAI has partnered with institutes including NIFT, JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Symbiosis Institute of Design, SOFT Pune and the International School of Design.
Chairman of the FAB Show, Naveen Sainani, said, “This edition will bring together a mix of Indian and global suppliers, offering buyers diverse sourcing options. This year we are re-iterating a stronger push on Sustainability by introducing leading service providers and focused technology driven initiatives around Sustainability including AI participation to support the industry’s shift towards innovation and smart manufacturing.”
FAB Show 2026 will also feature AI solution providers supporting design, production, inventory and retail functions, along with a special segment on Future Factory/Green Factories by Asmeeta Mega Fashion City. Buyer pre-registrations have reportedly risen 12 percent over last year, signalling growing industry momentum.
