Apparel Sourcing Week

What Apparel Sourcing Week does

Apparel Sourcing Week (ASW) is a B2B fashion sourcing event platform organized by Apparel Resources Pvt. Ltd. in Bengaluru, India. Founded in 2019 and now in its fifth edition (ASW 2025), ASW brings together apparel manufacturers, fabric suppliers, technology vendors, and global brand buyers for a multi-day exhibition, conference, and networking programme held at the Sheraton Grand, Whitefield. The 2024 edition hosted 8,000+ attendees and 150+ exhibitors; ASW 2025 targets 10,000+ attendees and 200+ exhibitors, with a roster that includes Nike, Amazon, Gap, Inditex, Puma, Levi's, Uniqlo, Ralph Lauren, Reliance, and Aditya Birla on the buyer side.

The platform has expanded beyond a single sourcing exhibition into a clustered event format. ASW 2025 runs concurrent programmes covering textile sourcing (TSW), leadership (LEAP Summit), trend forecasting (Trend Zone), startup showcasing (Startup Launchpad), sustainability (SustainableNXT), and design competition (Designathon). The business model is event-driven: revenue is generated from tiered exhibitor booth fees (150-200+ exhibitors), multi-tier sponsorship packages (Platinum/Gold/Silver/Bronze, with Browzwear as Platinum Sponsor), and delegate pass sales priced between ₹1,200 and ₹40,000. An international buyer programme actively courts sourcing delegations from the USA, UK, and UAE, positioning ASW as a cross-border India-anchored sourcing corridor. ASW 2026 has already been announced, indicating forward visibility on a recurring annual cadence.

The underlying operating model is high-touch, in-person event execution rather than a software platform. ASW leverages Apparel Resources' 30+ years of apparel industry publishing and trade-show heritage, inherited supplier and buyer databases, and editorial credibility. There is no disclosed proprietary AI/ML capability; AI appears only as a discussion topic (e.g., a Browzwear-convened AI roundtable). Growth indicators include ~25% YoY attendee growth and ~33% YoY exhibitor growth between the 2024 and 2025 editions, alongside the launch of six new sub-event tracks. No funding, headcount, or revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Apparel Sourcing Week

Legal name

Apparel Resources Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://apparelsourcingweek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Apparel Sourcing Week (ASW) is a Bengaluru-based B2B apparel sourcing exhibition and conference platform, now in its 5th edition, serving global brand buyers and 150-200+ manufacturers through an annual event plus concurrent sub-programmes on textile sourcing, sustainability, and design.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fashion Trade Events

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry-Specific B2B Trade Show Organizers (THAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Manufacturing, Industrial Equipment & Automation Shows Organizers (THAHABAF)

Keywords

• B2B fashion sourcing events
• Apparel trade expo
• Fashion sourcing conferences
• Buyer-seller matchmaking
• Apparel industry networking

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Exhibition and Booth Fees: Revenue from manufacturers, suppliers and service providers renting exhibition space and booths to showcase their products and capabilities to attending buyers and brands
2. Sponsor Partnerships: Tiered sponsorship packages (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) providing brands and companies visibility, branding opportunities and access to the ASW audience
3. Delegate and Conference Passes: Ticket sales for conference access, expo passes, and full access packages at various price points ranging from ₹1,200 to ₹40,000
4. Partner and Speaker Slots: Revenue from companies positioning their brand and engaging with decision-makers through speaking slots and partnership packages

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Apparel Sourcing Week (ASW) is an annual B2B trade expo and conference held in Bengaluru, India that brings together the apparel value chain—manufacturers, brands, retailers, sourcing teams, and solution providers—for two days of exhibitions, conference sessions, structured buyer-seller meetings, and curated networking. The event charges exhibitors for booth space, sells tiered delegate passes, and monetizes sponsorships and partner slots.

Product overview

Apparel Sourcing Week (ASW) is a single unified event platform that serves as India's premier fashion business expo and conference. The offering consists of a curated exhibition floor bringing together manufacturers, brands, retailers, and technology providers, complemented by conference sessions structured around three tracks (Sourcing, Sustainability, and Technology), and structured networking programs including Buyer Matchmaking, Hosted Buyer Programme, and the Business Connect App. Additional concurrent offerings include LEAP Summit for start-ups, ASW Designathon for designers, Trend Zone for emerging trends, Startup Launchpad, and SustainableNXT for sustainability-focused content. The platform is backed by Apparel Resources with over 30 years of industry expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Textile Sourcing Week (TSW): A concurrent event within ASW dedicated to textile and raw material providers
• Leap Summit
• Trend Zone
• Startup Launchpad
• SustainableNXT
• Designathon

Products and services

• Apparel Sourcing Week (ASW) India's premier annual fashion business expo and conference bringing together the apparel value chain for two days of exhibitions, conference sessions, and structured buyer-seller meetings. Targeted at fashion brands, apparel retailers, D2C brands, buying houses, manufacturers, and technology providers.
• TSW - Textile Sourcing Week A concurrent textile-focused show within Apparel Sourcing Week, dedicated to textile mills, fabric manufacturers, and raw material providers serving the apparel industry.
• LEAP Summit A startup-focused summit held as part of ASW designed to help emerging fashion and apparel startups build, pitch, and scale their businesses, providing exposure to brands, retailers, and investors.
• ASW Designathon

Quantifiable outcome

• 8000+ attendees at ASW 2024; 10,000+ expected at ASW 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered platinum sponsor, gold sponsor, event partner and exhibitor.

• Browzwearplatinum sponsorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Browzwear serves as a Platinum Sponsor for ASW 2025, providing technology expertise in 3D design and virtual sampling for the fashion industry. They lead the 'AI for Resilience' roundtable at ASW 2025, showcasing digital transformation solutions.
• IDFLplatinum sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDFL is a Platinum Sponsor for ASW, providing testing and certification services for the textile and apparel industry. Their sponsorship supports quality assurance discussions at the conference.
• SGSgold sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSGS is a Gold Sponsor providing testing, inspection and certification services. Their expertise in compliance and quality supports ASW's sustainability focus.
• Bluesigngold sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBluesign is a Gold Sponsor offering sustainable textile production solutions. Their partnership supports ASW's sustainability track and responsible sourcing discussions.
• Cotton USAgold sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCotton USA is a Gold Sponsor promoting U.S. cotton and sustainable cotton sourcing practices at ASW.
• LIVAgold sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLIVA is a Gold Sponsor showcasing sustainable and versatile fibre solutions from Aditya Birla Group for the fashion industry.
• Blue Tokaievent partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerBlue Tokai Coffee Roasters partnered with ASW for Power Networking sessions, providing complimentary coffee experiences during the event to enhance networking atmosphere.
• GildanexhibitorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor apparel manufacturer exhibiting at ASW, showcasing their manufacturing capabilities for international brands and retailers.
• Epic GroupexhibitorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading sustainable apparel manufacturer exhibiting at ASW, presenting their circular economy and sustainable production solutions.
• Lenzing Fibres India Pvt LtdexhibitorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainable fibre manufacturer exhibiting at ASW, showcasing eco-friendly textile solutions including Tencel and other specialty fibres.
• Vardhman Textiles LimitedexhibitorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor textile manufacturer exhibiting at ASW, showcasing yarn, fabric and garment manufacturing capabilities.
• Standard GroupexhibitorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading garment manufacturer exhibiting at ASW with complete apparel manufacturing solutions.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Magic Trade Show: Las Vegas-based fashion trade show covering apparel, accessories, and footwear. Comparable in scale and B2B trade show format, though oriented around finished apparel brands rather than sourcing partnerships.
• Kingpins Show: Invitation-only denim and sportswear sourcing trade show held in Amsterdam, New York, and Hong Kong. Comparable to ASW's curated, matchmaking-driven format, but focused exclusively on denim and adjacent categories.
• Première Vision: Paris-based semi-annual fashion trade show covering yarns, fabrics, leathers, accessories, and manufacturing. Closest international peer to ASW as a multi-segment B2B fashion sourcing event, though serving a more luxury-leaning buyer base.
• Pure London: UK-based womenswear fashion trade show hosting brands, retailers, and manufacturers. Comparable B2B trade show format and exhibition-plus-conference structure, though serving a UK buyer base.
• Bharat Tex: India's largest textile event organized by the Indian textile industry and government bodies. Directly competes with ASW for Indian textile/apparel sourcing mindshare, but skews larger-scale and more textile-focused.
• Munich Fabric Start: Europe's leading textile and fabric sourcing trade show held twice yearly in Munich. Comparable to ASW as a curated fabric and accessories sourcing event with strong buyer matchmaking and sustainability focus.
• Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics: World's largest apparel fabrics trade show held in Shanghai, bringing together textile suppliers and global buyers. Directly comparable scale and format to ASW, though serving China-centric sourcing rather than South Asia.
• HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week: Hong Kong Trade Development Council's flagship fashion trade show featuring brands, manufacturers, and suppliers. Asian-headquartered peer in fashion B2B trade show space, with similar scale and buyer-seller focus.
• Texworld Evolution Paris: Paris-based apparel and textile sourcing trade show featuring manufacturers from Asia, Africa, and Europe. Directly comparable to ASW's positioning as a curated sourcing platform for global brands sourcing from manufacturing hubs.

Regional players

• Garment Technology Expo (GTE): India-based B2B trade show focused on garment manufacturing technology, machinery, and software. Direct regional peer covering overlapping audiences (Indian apparel manufacturers) but with a technology-equipment angle rather than ASW's sourcing-focused model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/apparel_res
• Facebookfacebook.com/ApparelSourcingWeek
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/apparel-sourcing-week
• Instagraminstagram.com/apparelsourcingwk

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Funding overview

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Investors

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