COIMBATORE: The second edition of Weaves— a textile fair organised by the Confederation of Indian Industries and Texvalley -- will be held in Erode from November 27 to 30.

The exhibition is expected to see more than 250 exhibitors and around 1,000 buyers from South East Asian countries, Eastern Europe and South Africa.

It is aimed at promoting the powerloom and handloom industry in the state. Exhibitors are likely to be able to visit trade association representatives from other countries and even set up B2B meetings.

The four-day fair, which will be held at Texvalley, one of the largest wholesale textile markets in the state, is expected to generate almost Rs 1,000 crore in business to the 250 exhibitors and the 750 small-medium enterprises permanently having trade outlets the market. They would be exhibiting a range of textiles right from ethnic wear, knit fabric, handlooms and khadi, home textiles, textile accessories, machinery segments, processing and finishing and grey cloth.

“Weaves 2019 will be the combination of business, networking, connecting the domestic entrepreneur globally, one-to-one meeting and brand promotion,” said C Devarajan, vice-chairman of Texvalley.

Published On : 19-11-2019

Source : Times of India