“Heimtextil India has truly put India on the home furnishings map of the world" claim exhibitors. Heimtextil India to be staged along with Techtextil India, International Trade Fair for Technical Textiles and Nonwovens. T.W.I.S.T Texworld India apparel fashion trends for 2010 to be staged at the fair.

With one months left to go, the 10th edition of Heimtextil India is preparing to open its doors from 10-12 October 2009 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The fair, in its tenth year, continues to be the the most important event for the country’s textile industry despite difficult times, because it is here that the presence of international buyers is the highest and business can take place in the professional atmosphere of a Frankfurt fair.

As expected, Indian textile exports remain flat in the global climate of economic downturn. India’s textile exports declined by 2% in 2008-09 to reach $21.75 billion due to a slump in global demand. The industry is hopeful of achieving a 5% growth in 2009-10. To assist exporters, the Textile Ministry will be including special packages for more subsidies on interest on loans, higher input duty reimbursements and additional funding for technology upgradation.

Heimtextil India is definitely the annual meeting point for India’s home fashion producers and despite lesser numbers this year, it will continue to inspire with innovative products and creative designs. The fair will feature the entire gamut of products ranging from furnishing fabrics, curtains and accessories, furniture fabrics, furniture leather to carpets, floor coverings, accessories, bed linen, table decorations and bathroom textiles. Among the exhibitors are K.K.P Fine Linen Pvt. Ltd. from Mumbai who will be displaying a unique range of newly developed designs in jacquard, embroidery and printed bed linen with international color standards. Inspirations from Mumbai, will be presenting new designs in multicolored quilts and chenille using only the weft process.

As usual, the concept of “Textile Days India" - a dynamic combination of the textile brands of Messe Frankfurt will allow the entire textile industry to meet, network and do business. This year, Heimtextil India and Techtextil India (International Trade Fair for Technical Textiles and Nonwovens) will be held together at the same venue, offering manufacturers to look at new areas of manufacturing.

Heimtextil India 2009 will once again provide the home fashion industry the chance to network and make new contacts in an atmosphere that is truly international.