Advanced Functional Textiles to Elevate Thailand's Textile & Garment Production
GFT 2025, Thailand's most comprehensive exhibition of garment and textile manufacturing technology, is set to elevate businesses of all sizes and industries including fashion, footwear, bags, automotive, medical devices, furniture, agriculture, home decor, etc. with modern textile and garment manufacturing technologies. The event will welcome over 10,000 entrepreneurs seeking suppliers, technology, and new partnerships to scale up their operations.
Mrs. Varaporn Dhamcharee, Managing Director of RX Tradex, stated: "Thailand's textile and garment industry is an industry that is constantly developing. While some production bases have relocated to neighboring countries, there are still many new entrepreneurs, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, entering the market. These players bring creativity and design that add value to their products. For industry to continue developing, businesses must constantly adapt and improve. The key trends driving this industry's development include Twin Transition, which refers to the shift in both sustainability and environment and the digital dimensions. In addition, smart textiles, or intelligent fabrics, are also becoming significant. These refer to the integration of textiles with electronic devices, such as fabrics with sensors to detect heart rate or body temperature for medical applications. There is also the increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI), circular economy, technical textiles, and most importantly, the need for businesses to evolve beyond OEM toward becoming "ODM (Original Design Manufacturers)."
To support Thailand's growing textile and garment industry, RX Tradex is organizing the 25th edition of GFT the most comprehensive garment and textile manufacturing machinery and technology trade exhibition in ASEAN. GFT 2025 is more than just a trade show; it is an important platform connecting Thai garment and textile manufacturers with global technologies and solutions. It is designed to cater to every level of industry from small-scale producers to major brands. RX Tradex is committed to facilitating meaningful buyer-seller connections across sectors, including fashion, footwear, bags, and textile-based products (woven and non-woven) such as automotive interiors, furniture, premium gifts, and even special-purpose fabrics like antibacterial textiles for medical and agricultural use. This year's event is therefore held under the concept "The Right Match and Beyond" weaving business to the next level with the right partners.
GFT 2025 will showcase technologies and innovations featuring embroidery machines, sewing machines, garment manufacturing systems, fabric printing machines, functional fabrics, OEM manufacturers, garment accessories, and AI software from hundreds of companies and multiple countries including China, Japan, India, Vietnam, and the Republic of China (Taiwan). Two international pavilions from China and Republic of China (Taiwan) will also showcase new technology launches and exclusive offers from leading exhibitors. The following special zones will be featured at Hall 100, BITEC such as:
- Functional Textile: Showcasing a range of textile innovations, including antibacterial growth fabrics, fire-resistant and heat-resistant fabrics, and Japanese high-performance fibers innovations that enhance coolness, lightness, and durability, among others.
- My Style: A zone for professional-grade OEM and ODM manufacturers with highly-skilled and experienced manufacturers to fulfill orders of all sizeslarge, medium, and small.
- Soft Power & Sustainability: Thailand Textile Institute will showcase eco-friendly fabrics made from natural fibers such as cotton, linen, hemp, banana fiber, jute fiber, and pineapple fiber, in support of the Thai government's cultural identity promotion policy onto the global stage.
Featured technologies include:
- Ricoma SWM1502-10S With Laser Cutting - A 3-in-1 embroidery machine for flat embroidery, towel embroidery, and laser cutting with one machine by SKT. Embroidery Co., Ltd.
- NEXTSEW NS-2210N-PW - An automatic sewing and pocket-hole punching machine with laser system, reducing working time, reducing labor, and increasing efficiency 3 times by K.N.I. Trading.
- Leman LM-X7-8060 - A template sewing machine with laser cutting and vacuum system, featuring a 360-degree rotating head that ensures even and beautiful, uniform stitch direction for high-end decorative stitching work by T. Pairoj Interplus Co., Ltd.
- MIMAKI TS330-1600 - A dye sublimation printer with dual print heads designed for high-volume continuous production by Technology 2004.
- Tsunooga yarn - A Japanese innovation delivering coolness, lightness, and durability through a special fiber structure by Toyobo (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
- 2D and 3D Puff Embroidery - Adding depth and premium value to your embroidery products, making it shine by Micro Embroidery Co., Ltd.
- Wilcom Software - The industry's ultimate software for creating embroidery designs and garment decorations, suitable from entry-level to professional users by Imbroid Technology Co., Ltd.
Additionally, the event will also include various activities such as:
- "GFT Inspire" Platform will take place daily in the form of seminars and panel discussions featuring seasoned industry experts and a new wave of entrepreneurs. Each day will conclude with hands-on workshops designed to provide in-depth insights into industry trends, marketing, branding, business strategies, and consumer trend analysis. Highlighted seminar topics include Thailand Textile Industry Compass 2025, Fashion Law Essentials for Brand Owners, Unlocking Market Opportunities through LINE OA Marketing Tricks 2025, Key Takeaways from TEXPROCESS AMERICAS, and The Role of EST in the Future of Thailand's Apparel Industry, among others.
- Workshops by SKT. Embroidery Co., Ltd., offering a session on making mobile phone pouches.
- Workshops by Awesomedough Co., Ltd., offering T-shirt screen printing sessions using DTF and Heat Transfer Printing techniques.
GFT 2025 will be held from July 23-26, 2025, at Hall 100, Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC). Interested participants can follow more details and pre-register at www.gftexpo.com. Special offer! Those who pre-register by July 21, 2025, will be eligible to win a Central gift voucher worth 200 THB. For more information, please contact Tel. 0 2686 7222