Pune: The Solapur Garment Manufacturers Association (SGMA) will host the 10th Uniform Manufacturers’ Fair 2026 from December 9 to 11, 2026, at Chennai Trade Centre, Hall No. 4, Nandambakkam, Chennai.This is happening first time in the history of Tamil Nadu that uniforms and towels will be exhibiting together.
Positioned as a unique sourcing and networking platform for the uniform and towel industry, the three-day B2B exhibition will bring together 150+ leading national brands, showcasing more than 25,000 uniform, fabric and accessories and 300+ towel, chaddar designs.
According to industry estimates shared by SGMA, the global uniform market was valued at around USD 65 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at approximately 4% CAGR through 2030, driven by demand from education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, corporate and other sectors.
The fair will provide distributors, dealers, retailers, schools, institutions, corporate buyers and entrepreneurs an opportunity to engage directly with uniforms, towels manufacturers, explore new products and establish business partnerships. The exhibition will feature a wide range of products, including school uniforms, sportswear, college uniforms, industrial, corporate uniforms, hospital uniforms, winter wear, blazers, uniform fabrics, school belts and ties, logos and printing solutions, school shoes and socks, and school and college bags, bath towels, chaddars, napkins, hotel towels.
This year, the fair will also feature towel manufacturers under the Vibrant Towel initiative. For the first time in India, uniform and towel manufacturers will showcase their products on a common platform. The initiative is expected to particularly benefit retailers, who will be able to source a wide range of products under one roof—from school,indudtrial,corporate,hospital,workwear uniforms to bath towels, gift sets, pool towels,kitchen towels,beach towels,bath robes,Solapur chaddars, which has a strong presence in both the towel and uniform manufacturing sectors, will showcase the capabilities of the two industries at the exhibition.
Speaking about the fair, Shri Ashok Chavan Fair Chairman, SGMA, said, “Since the first exhibition in 2017, SGMA has been working to strengthen and modernise the uniform manufacturing ecosystem. The 10th International Uniform Manufacturers’ Fair 2026 brings the entire uniform value chain together on one platform from garments and fabrics to accessories, footwear and allied products. Our objective is to create meaningful business opportunities, encourage innovation and position Indian uniform and towel manufacturers as competitive players in both domestic and international markets.”
The fair is expected to serve as a major sourcing, networking and business-development platform for the uniform and towel industry. It will enable buyers to discover new products, compare designs and fabrics, towels connect directly with manufacturers and explore opportunities for large-volume and recurring orders.
Shri Aniket Mahindrakar, Fair Secretary, SGMA, said, “The uniform and towel industry is witnessing rapid changes in designs, fabrics, technology and marketing practices. The fair provides stakeholders with an opportunity to understand these emerging trends while connecting with both established and emerging manufacturers. We invite distributors, dealers, retailers, schools, hospitals, corporates, institutions and entrepreneurs to participate and explore the wide range of business opportunities available at the exhibition.”
Solapur’s uniforms and towel manufacturing industry has emerged as an important contributor to India’s uniform and towels manufacturing ecosystem. Manufacturers from the region are known for their ability to undertake bulk production, meet committed delivery timelines and manage both repeat and smaller-volume orders. The industry has also established a strong pan-India market presence.
The Uniform Manufacturers’ Fair was launched in Solapur in 2017 and has since expanded to major business centres including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Varanasi. Over the years, the initiative has contributed to the development of the uniform manufacturing ecosystem and helped nurture more than 300 entrepreneurs and industrialists associated with the sector.
The fair also aligns with the broader vision of strengthening India’s textile and manufacturing capabilities and promoting ‘Make in India’. SGMA aims to use the platform to strengthen domestic supply chains, facilitate business partnerships and create new opportunities for Indian manufacturers in the global uniform market.
With its extensive product portfolio and participation from manufacturers across the country, the 10th Uniform Manufacturers’ Fair 2026 is expected to provide a comprehensive platform for sourcing, networking and business development in the uniform and towel sector.
Event Details:10th Uniform Manufacturers’ Fair 2026
Dates: December 9–11, 2026
Venue: Chennai Trade Centre, Hall No. 4, Nandambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600089
Organised by: Solapur Garment Manufacturers Association (SGMA)
For more information: log in to www.sgma.in or contact +91-8001900112
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