{"id":47817,"date":"2026-04-01T15:45:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T10:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gwaliorbuzz.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/01\/from-fibers-to-future-tech-cmais-sixth-fab-show-2026-in-mumbai-will-digitize-indias-garment-supply-chain\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T15:45:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T10:15:12","slug":"from-fibers-to-future-tech-cmais-sixth-fab-show-2026-in-mumbai-will-digitize-indias-garment-supply-chain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gwaliorbuzz.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/01\/from-fibers-to-future-tech-cmais-sixth-fab-show-2026-in-mumbai-will-digitize-indias-garment-supply-chain\/","title":{"rendered":"From Fibers to Future-Tech: CMAI\u2019s sixth FAB Show 2026 in Mumbai will Digitize India\u2019s Garment Supply Chain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 01:<\/strong> The\u00a0<strong>Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI)<\/strong>\u00a0will host the\u00a0<strong>6th edition of Fabrics, Accessories &amp; Beyond Show (FAB Show 2026) from 2\u20134 April, 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai<\/strong>. Recognised as India\u2019s largest B2B fabrics and accessories sourcing platform, the show once again brings together the entire supply chain for the country\u2019s fast-growing garment industry.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The 6th edition of the Fabrics, Accessories &amp; Beyond Show (FAB Show 2026) will be held from 2-4 April, 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.<\/li>\n<li>Features 250+ exhibitors presenting the latest innovations in fabrics, trims, accessories, and ancillary services for the garment manufacturing ecosystem.<\/li>\n<li>Buyer Pre-registrations have surged 12% over last year &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/pnn.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PNN-110.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105311\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>FAB Show 2026 will feature&nbsp;<strong>250+ exhibitors across nearly 2 lakh sq. ft.,&nbsp;<\/strong>offering a comprehensive sourcing experience across fabrics, trims, accessories, machinery, and services. The platform enables garment manufacturers, exporters, retailers, private labels, and e-commerce players to discover innovations, build sourcing partnerships, and strengthen business relationships. The show is expected to attract 14,000 trade visitors from 320+ cities across India, including 2,000+ platinum dealers, along with international buyers from 27 countries like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, US, UAE, Egypt, Mauritius, China and others.<\/p>\n<p>Key highlights include the debut of an International Pavilion featuring leading suppliers from one of the world\u2019s largest textile manufacturing hub, alongside participation from domestic textile clusters like Surat, Ahmedabad, Bhilwara, Jaipur, Ludhiana, Gurugram &amp; NCR, Erode, Tiruppur, Bengaluru and Mumbai. Curated business networking session will also be held to facilitate one-on-one interactions between corporates, brands, exporters, international buyers and key decision-makers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/pnn.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PNN-1-81.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105312\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Speaking about the show,&nbsp;<strong>Santosh Katariya, President, CMAI<\/strong>, said, \u201c<em>FAB Show has become a vital sourcing platform for India\u2019s garment industry. As supply chains grow more complex and cost-sensitive, access to reliable suppliers and innovative materials under one roof is critical. The show enables meaningful interactions, helping businesses streamline procurement and improve efficiency. We are confident that this edition will further strengthen sourcing partnerships and support industry growth<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/pnn.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PNN-2-37.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105313\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Sustainability continues to remain a key focus at FAB Show 2026, with the introduction of full day by-invitation&nbsp;<strong>CMAI &amp; SU.RE ECO-STITCH Sustainability Conclave&nbsp;<\/strong>being planned on 3rd April.Like last year,a dedicated Sustainability Pavilion which will showcase eco-conscious innovations across textiles, accessories, certifications, and responsible production processes. Moreover, Sustainability Awards &nbsp;Grand Sustainable Fashion Show will present 12 curated sequences featuring AI-led design, Indian crafts, and sustainable fabrics. CMAI has partnered with leading institutes including National Institute of Fashion Technology, JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Symbiosis Institute of Design, SOFT Pune, and the International School of Design to engage emerging design talent.&nbsp;<strong>Naveen Sainani, Chairman of the FAB Show<\/strong>, added, \u201c<em>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\u2019s shift towards innovation and smart manufacturing<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/pnn.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PNN-3-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105314\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>With Artificial Intelligence rapidly transforming the garment value chain, the FAB Show 2026 will also feature select AI solution providers offering advanced capabilities across design, production, inventory, and retail. Furthermore, there will be a special segment on \u201cFuture Factory\/Green Factories\u201d by Asmeeta Mega Fashion City, highlighting next-generation sustainable manufacturing infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>Conceptualised and launched by CMAI, the FAB Show was created with a clear vision to support garment industry members by addressing their sourcing needs under one roof. Over the years, the show has grown into one of India\u2019s most prominent sourcing destinations, bringing together fabric manufacturers, accessory suppliers, and garment brands from across the country. With each edition raising the bar in scale, innovation, and networking opportunities, the 6th edition of FAB Show promises to be the most dynamic and impactful yet.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. We will respond and rectify the situation within 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 01: The\u00a0Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI)\u00a0will host the\u00a06th edition of Fabrics, Accessories &amp; Beyond Show (FAB Show 2026) from 2\u20134 April, 2026 at the Bombay [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":47816,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25,28],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-47817","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-press-release","rishi-post"],"rishi__cb_customizer_meta":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gwaliorbuzz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47817","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gwaliorbuzz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gwaliorbuzz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gwaliorbuzz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gwaliorbuzz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47817"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gwaliorbuzz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47817\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gwaliorbuzz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/47816"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gwaliorbuzz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47817"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gwaliorbuzz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47817"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gwaliorbuzz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47817"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}