The 8th edition of D&J-Denimsandjeans India was successfully held with participation from across the denim and textile value chain, bringing together manufacturers, brands, sourcing houses, and solution providers on a single platform.
Visitor Profile
The show welcomed over 1100 visitors, including leading international and domestic brands, retailers, and sourcing companies. Notable attendees included Tshepo Jeans, Inditex, H&M, Hugo Boss, Puma, PVH, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Flying Machine, Levi’s, Target, Myntra, Amazon, The Pant Project, The Bear House, Banana Club, Bestseller, Rare Rabbit, Trends, Zudio, Lifestyle, Aditya Birla Group, All We Wear Group, Texport, Dynawash (Sri Lanka), along with several other buying houses and industry professionals.
The visitor mix reflected strong representation from design, sourcing, product development, and sustainability teams.
40+
Exhibitors
Denim Fabric, Garment Manufacturers, Accessory, Chemical, Laundry And Technology
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Countries
India, Italy, Austria, Republic of San Marino, USA, Singapore, Spain, Turkey, South Korea etc.
2000+
Visitors
Decision Makers From Top Denim Brands, Retailer, Buying House, Factory And Traders
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Seminar, Workshop,Talk
International Experts Who Spoke On The Latest Trend, Innovation, Sustainability And Technology
Exhibitor Overview
The exhibition featured a diverse group of companies across fibers, fabrics, garments, chemicals, trims, and technology.
Key Participants Included:
• Arvind Limited, Nandan Denim, Jindal Worldwide, LNJ Denim, Oswal Denim, Ginni International, Maruti Denim, Suryalakshmi, Syama Denims
• Reliance Industries, Birla Cellulose, Lenzing, LYCRA, Hyosung
• Tonello, Officina39, Brongo, Ramsons, Yilmak Makina, Vertex Technology
• Aadi Sustainability Solutions, Anubha Industries, Shakti Arts, Indaco Jeans, Ultra Denim
• Zaitex / Ravchem, Panam Biochem, SF Dyes
• Golden Fashion, Khyaati Leather, Fashion Accessories, Copen United
The exhibitor mix (40 companies) ensured representation across the full supply chain, from raw materials to finished garments and processing technologies.
Knowledge Sessions & Panels
The event featured a series of panel discussions, talks, and presentations addressing key industry themes across sourcing, sustainability, innovation, and market evolution.
From Meme to Mill: How Gen-Z Is Rewriting Fashion’s Supply Chain
Regenerative Cotton from India: From Farm To Fashion (Hugo Boss x Raddis®Cotton)
Rethinking Denim Texture: Innovation Starts At The Fiber
Indian Denim Brands – Reinvention Or Rejuvenation
Making India the Preferred Sourcing Destination: Vision, Readiness & Reality
From Process To Purpose – Where Technology Meets Sustainable Chemistry
Trend Area (WGSN) – A/W 27/28 Forecast
The Trend Area, curated in collaboration with WGSN, showcased key A/W 27/28 Denim Fabric, Wash & Finish Forecasts across two core directions: Unfiltered and Human Touch. The display translated global trend insights into practical design, material, and finish innovations for the denim industry.
A/W 27/28: Unfiltered
• Love Worn – Blue Fingers
Focused on aged, worn, and repaired aesthetics, positioning imperfections as a new status symbol. Key directions included weathered finishes, rust and pigment treatments, and visible mending, supported by sustainable materials such as recycled and regenerative cotton blends
• Crafted With Care
Highlighted construction-led design, with colourful threads becoming a defining feature. Emphasis was placed on sustainable sourcing, non-tradi-tional stitching details, and circular solutions such as dissolvable threads for improved recyclability.
• Truly Romantic
Introduced a softer, decorative approach to denim through lace, florals, and layered techniques. Lightweight blends and upcycled materials supported a feminine, occasionwear-inspired direction.
A/W 27/28: Human Touch
• Messy Play
Explored expressive, artistic finishes combining handmade and digital techniques. Key elements included bleach effects, pigment applications, and DIY-inspired customization.
• Moody Animal
Reinterpreted animal patterns in tonal, textured forms suited for winter, using techniques such as laser, jacquards, and coated finishes across darker colour palettes.
• Photo Real
Focused on bold, photorealistic and graphic prints, incorporating digital printing and layered surface techniques to create statement, narrative-driv-en denim.
Overall, the Trend Area emphasized a shift toward authenticity, craftsmanship, and expressive surface design, supported by sustainable materials and innovative finishing techniques.
Workshops & Engagement Activities
A sustainability-focused workshop by Karmann explored upcycling through hands-on activities using fabric scraps.
A key highlight was the inclusion of handcrafted keychains made by specially-abled artisans, bringing attention to inclusive craftsmanship and the value of their skill and creativity within the design ecosystem.
Participants engaged in simple stitching techniques and created small upcycled products, while the session also reinforced the importance of circular design and responsible material use
Conclusion
The 8th edition of Denimsandjeans India continued to serve as a focused platform for business interaction, knowledge exchange, and industry networking. The participation of key global and domestic players reflects ongoing interest in India as a sourcing destination and innovation hub for denim and related segments.
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