Texworld India 2026: Mumbai's Apparel Sourcing Fair
TL;DR: Texworld India is Messe Frankfurt's curated apparel-fabric and garment sourcing fair, held in Mumbai. Smaller and more focused than Bharat Tex, it suits private-label brands and emerging buyers looking for fashion-forward woven, knit, and sustainable fabrics.
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Texworld India 2026 — Dates & Venue
Dates: 17–19 September 2026 (tentative)
Venue: Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai (BKC)
Co-located with Apparel Sourcing Week India and HomeTextiles Sourcing
Trade-only registration
Categories
Fashion fabrics — wovens, knits, denim
Sustainable & recycled textiles (GRS, GOTS, OEKO-TEX)
Apparel — women, men, kids
Accessories, trims, embroidery
Home textiles (co-located)
Best Fit For
Private-label apparel brands
Sustainable fashion buyers
Mid-volume importers seeking flexible MOQ
Buyers combining the trip with Tiruppur or Bangalore factory visits
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Texworld India 2026?
Texworld India 2026 is scheduled for 17–19 September 2026 at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai (dates subject to Messe Frankfurt's final announcement).
How is Texworld India different from Bharat Tex?
Bharat Tex is the larger end-to-end value-chain show in Delhi. Texworld India is smaller, Mumbai-based, more fashion-forward, and better suited to private-label brands looking for design-led fabric and garment partners.
How do I get started with Small World India?
Send us your product specs or reference images via the contact form. Within 48 hours we shortlist 3 vetted factories with FOB pricing, MOQ, and lead times — at no cost.
What is the typical MOQ for sourcing from India?
MOQs range from 100 units (jewelry, handicrafts) to 5,000+ units (textiles, packaging). We negotiate flexible MOQs for first orders and combine SKUs across factories when needed.
How does Small World India ensure product quality?
Every order includes factory audit, mid-production inspection, and pre-shipment AQL 2.5 inspection by our in-house QC team. You receive photos, videos, and a full inspection report before shipment leaves the port.
Which countries do you ship to?
We export to 50+ countries with primary buyer concentration in the USA, UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, Australia, Canada, UAE, and Japan. We handle FOB, CIF, and DDP terms.
What are your fees?
Standard sourcing commission is 5–10% of FOB value, billed only after you confirm a PO. Inspections and freight are billed at cost with no markup.
Why source from India instead of China in 2026?
India offers FTA duty advantages with UK/AU/UAE/Japan, no Section 301 tariffs for US importers, English-speaking factories, lower IP risk, and competitive pricing in 25+ verticals including apparel, decor, jewelry, leather, and engineering.
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