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- Popular Motifs used on Indian Textiles and their symbolic meaning - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2018 from Mayank MohindraIndian textiles have been popular the world over since time immemorial. The hidden interpretations, colour vibrancy and quality fabrics have been much acclaimed across the continents. The cotton fabric has taken the Indian fashion to farther lands; so has the different motifs used on Indian ...
Views: 1649(1 vote) - Child Labour In Textile Industry: An unresolved ‘Labour Issue’ - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2018 from Mayank MohindraChildren are the hope and the future of any nation. Still, there are millions and millions of kids across the globe who are not able to enjoy a carefree, safe and normal childhood. A considerable percentage of children in India and many other countries are involved in child labour, which has ...
Views: 1166(1 vote) - Digitisation Leads the Way to an Innovative Textile Industry - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2018 from Mayank MohindraThe textile and apparel industry is one of the oldest trades and has the most complicated supply chain. It is a very diverse sector, which has its clientele in every other industry such as hotel, home textiles, healthcare, interior design, automotive, etc. However, the industry has been defamed ...
Views: 836 - Sustainability Trends in Home Textile Industry - by Submitted on May 22, 2018 from Mayank MohindraHome interiors say a lot about your choice and personality. We all love to drape our home interiors with the best and the latest textiles available in the market. However, manufacturing of these textiles pollutes our environment badly and that’s whythe home textile industry is considered as the ...
Views: 816(1 vote) - Sweden to lend ‘tech support’ to Vietnam garment industry - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2018 from Mayank MohindraThe textile and garment industry of Vietnam has a long tradition and history. The industry is one of the important sectors of the country’s economy. Currently, the country has around 6,000 textile and garment manufacturing companies that employ around 2.5 million employees. This makes Vietnam ...
Views: 794 - Khadi: The Fabric of India - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2018 from Mayank MohindraKhadi is the symbol of Indian textile heritage and is an integral part of warp and weft sections of the Indian textile industry. The father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, led a movement with Khadi to promote the use of this Indian fabric and boycott wearing of foreign clothes. After seven ...
Views: 761(1 vote) - Innovations In Sports Clothing - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2018 from Mayank MohindraWith every global game event such as Olympics, Commonwealth, FIFA etc. passing by, we realize that athletes are getting stronger and are breaking previous records to make new ones. Well, we can never deny their hard work and regular practice sessions for these achievements but technological ...
Views: 748(1 vote) - Organic Cotton: The Route to Sustainable Textiles - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2018 from Mayank MohindraCotton is one of the most important raw materials in the Indian textile industry and at the same time, it is the most chemical-intensive crop. In India, cotton is grown approximately on 3% of the cultivated land but it uses around 25% of the insecticides consumed in agriculture. The tendency of ...
Views: 740(1 vote) - A Bright Future Ahead for Global Automotive Textile Industry - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2018 from Mayank MohindraThe future of textiles lies in technical textiles that comprise various categories such as Packtech, Clothtech, Hometech, Mobitech, indutech, sportech, etc. Among these various categories of technical textiles, automotive textiles are expected to witness high growth in the coming years. ...
Views: 718(1 vote) - Indian export-imports stepping up the bars - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2019 from Mayank MohindraThe textile and clothing exports from India continue to swell up; however, the cotton yarn and fabric export submerge creating a harsh situation for the cotton-growing farmers. India has a glorious history of fine craftsmanship in apparels and textiles. The country is the second largest ...
Views: 707 - Driving Forces for Indian Apparel Industry in Future - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2018 from Mayank MohindraGone are the days when we used to have a limited wardrobe with only a few sets of dresses. Today, we love to have varieties in the form of formal, semi-formal, casual, active, sports, ethnic, seasonal, leisure, party wears and more. The Indian apparel industry, which was once rooted in the ...
Views: 692(1 vote) - The sustainability steps taken by fast-fashion companies - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2018 from Mayank MohindraSustainability has become an important concern in every business. It mainly means to protect, sustain and enhance natural and human resources to ensure future of mankind and nature. Sustainability has three dimensions: economic, social and environmental. And when it comes to the fashion ...
Views: 681(1 vote) - “There are ‘Winners’ in these tough times,” says Duerkopp Adler as it launches a range of machines in 2020 - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2020 from Mayank MohindraThe apparel and textile industry has seen a clear downward trend all over the world, majorly caused by a massive shrink in buying capacities of consumers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This shrinkage in buying capacity of final products on retail shelves has caused a disruptive turbulence along ...
Views: 675 - Atmanirbhar Bharat: Wonder boy from NIFT challenges Chinese supremacy in mask machine manufacturing - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2020 from Mayank MohindraWhen COVID-19 opened unchartered opportunities for Indian industry to jump into mask and body coverall manufacturing, industries complained about lack of machinery availability in India and even attempted to compromise on the product specification, but very few dared to take up steps to fill ...
Views: 667 - Modest Wear Entering The Mainstream Fashion - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2018 from Mayank MohindraThe fashion industry has undergone a major transformation in the last few years. Earlier, designers and famous fashion houses used to gain name and fame through designs that had revealing cuts and displaying torsos. However, today, the 'modest attire' which was once scarcely considered as ...
Views: 658(1 vote) - Why Are Retailers Moving Towards Private Label Space? - by Submitted on May 17, 2019 from Mayank MohindraThe Indian Retail market is making an astonishing progress. In 2017, it was around Rs 46,15,000 crore and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9 percent to reach Rs 1,08,58,000 crore by 2027. Presently, the share of apparels in total retail sector stands around 8 per cent. With the implementation ...
Views: 652(1 vote) - Silicone brings modernisation to the global textile industry - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2018 from Mayank MohindraDue to its unique properties, silicone is used right from the fibre production to the last finishing touch during the textile manufacturing process. The silicone-use helps in making stylish, comfortable and easy-to-care clothes. Textile manufacturers, all over the world, are using this ...
Views: 651(1 vote) - Rising Demand for Handcrafted Textiles – A Major Push to Employment - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2019 from Mayank MohindraIndia has always been an eminent producer of handmade textiles that have global recognition for their exquisite nature. Handloom production is an important aspect of the textile industry since it constitutes around 15 per cent of the cloth production in India as per the statistics provided by ...
Views: 640 - What makes India a Favourable Market for Fashion Retailers? - by Submitted on May 04, 2018 from Mayank MohindraThe Indian retail market is fast becoming a favourable choice for the major fashion retailers. This is because the changing trends are making the Indian fashion retail market both interesting and lucrative. The country’s retail market is expected to grow 6% annually to reach US $ 865 billion by ...
Views: 634(1 vote) - Insight on India’s Cotton Exports: Current Scenario & Challenges Ahead - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2018 from Mayank MohindraCotton is regarded as the best fabric for skin by all fashion brands worldwide. The textile industry in India contributes 14% of the total industrial production and 11% of the total export earnings of the country. The industry is predominantly cotton-based, so this raw material plays a huge role ...
Views: 629(1 vote) - Why Fusion Wear Is Becoming So Popular In India - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2018 from Mayank MohindraFrom Salwar kameez to bell-bottoms to fusion wear, Indian fashion has undergone a major transformation through the decades. Fashion reflects the social and political scenario of any country. If we talk about India, it is a developing nation which is fast pacing up with developed nations while ...
Views: 626(1 vote) - The Impact of Fast-Fashion on Environment - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2018 from Mayank Mohindra“Fast-fashion” is the new buzzword in the fashion industry. It is the term actually used for designs that make a fast move from a ramp to becoming current fashion trends. The main goal is to produce a product that is both cost-efficient and can match the fast-changing consumer demands. This is ...
Views: 625(1 vote) - Ready-Made Garments’ Export Trending Upward - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2019 from Mayank MohindraIndia has the ample production of raw materials such as cotton, silk, jute, etc. along with manufacturing mills as an added advantage. The country is among the largest exporters of the ready-made garments in markets like the US and the UAE. The total exports of textiles and apparels are expected ...
Views: 624(1 vote) - Omnichannel holds the key for global fashion retailers - by Submitted on May 31, 2018 from Mayank MohindraFashion retailers are facing a hard time owing to the changing consumers buying behavior and expectations brought by proliferation and penetration of digital media. It has become essential for fashion and apparel retailers to leverage the power of digital society. Consumers, today, make ...
Views: 618(1 vote) - Banana Fibres - An Innovation In Sustainable Textiles - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2018 from Mayank MohindraThe fashion industry is moving towards a transformation and its pendulum is swinging towards natural fibres. The industry is moving away from the petrochemical-based fibres due to their rising cost and irreversible damage to the planet. Further, fibres like cotton is also a resource intensive ...
Views: 597(1 vote) - A fascinating tale of retail - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2019 from Mayank MohindraEmerging out from the concept of the kirana stores, the retail stores of India have formed an important part in the Indian economy and the retail sector accounts for 10 per cent of the GDP and about 8 per cent of the employment. Being amongst the fastest growing industries of India, retail ...
Views: 596(1 vote) - Summer Fashion Apparel News You Should Know - by Submitted on May 18, 2018 from Mayank MohindraIt is important to know what is brewing in the fashion industry and that is why you need to be abreast of the latest fashion apparel news. Have a look at what is new so that you can upgrade your wardrobe: 1) Summery hues Designers are making their best effort in trying to bring the colours ...
Views: 592 - US apparel import in Jan.-Sep. ’20 remains sluggish; China still the biggest loser with 45% fall, cheers to Bangladesh - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2020 from Mayank MohindraQ3 ’20 (July-September) data of US apparel imports shows that the market is still sluggish in the country and the shipping partners of USA are just surviving in this tough time while revival doesn’t seem to be on the cards – at least not in the subsequent quarter! According to an analysis done ...
Views: 587 - From shacks to runways in terms of trims and accessories - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2019 from Mayank MohindraTrims and accessories are fine tuning the garment story. With the increase in creativity and the designing abilities, the garment trims and accessories industry has a great potential since they add up to the overall outlook. Gone are the days when clothing was considered just a basic ...
Views: 573(1 vote) - DLF Shopping Malls register decent footfall after first week of Unlock 1.0, hope to catch on with the new normal - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2020 from Mayank MohindraWith every passing day, even as the number of cases is on the rise, citizens are gradually opening up to the new ways of life and are getting to their routines with precautions. Shopping centres, meanwhile, have reported a sizeable footfall. One of the largest chains of premium shopping malls ...
Views: 557 - How financial irregularities have been shaming the Indian textile and apparel industry… - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2020 from Mayank MohindraThe major chunk of Indian textile and apparel industry follows all kinds of compliance norms and works ethically. However, from time to time, some cases keep making headlines, shaming the industry. Just a few days back, The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested a person – Zahid Ali, ...
Views: 550 - US imports down 60% in May '20 in the WORST ever trade year; Asian countries feel the brunt! - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2020 from Mayank MohindraThe year 2020 hasn’t been good for the world trade of apparels, and the hardest hit is obviously taken by the largest importer – the USA. The country was significantly down in its imports by 12.07 per cent on Y-o-Y basis to import US $ 17.85 billion worth of apparels in the first quarter of the ...
Views: 549 - The big question of work orders – What’s the latest? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2020 from Mayank MohindraCatastrophe is one word that best describes the impact of COVID-19 on Bangladesh’s RMG sector. As people in the western world – Europe and the USA – started isolating and retail stores downed shutters amidst countrywide lockdowns, manufacturers in Bangladesh were spending sleepless nights ...
Views: 545 - Is the world ending dependence on China for apparel and textile trade? China’s statistics say NO, contrary to speculations! - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2020 from Mayank Mohindra2020 has been a tough year for global apparel trade as well as fashion retail industry. The pandemic has created an uncertainty in the market and has restricted consumer spending which is making a huge dent on the revenues of fashion retailers, severely hurting the entire fashion supply chain. ...
Views: 544 - A new financial year starts for Bangladesh amidst coronavirus-induced uncertainties - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2020 from Mayank MohindraBangladesh has started a new financial year (FY21) from July, which at best can be termed as ‘plagued with uncertainties’. COVID-19 that has had a devastating impact across the globe has not spared Bangladesh either, especially its garment manufacturing and export sector, which is the lifeline ...
Views: 541 - The Theory of Relativity of Fashion and Climate Adversaries - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2019 from Mayank MohindraThe fashion industry contributes around 5 per cent to the emission of greenhouse gases. To reduce its contribution in causing harm to the environment, some preventive measures have to be taken in this regard for sustainable future. As the world is on the brink of facing dangerous climatic ...
Views: 539 - “All that which was missing, is now complete…” Vibemac forays into ‘Basic’ and ‘Silver’ lines of sewing machines - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2020 from Mayank MohindraVibemac is one such company which has developed specialised sewing automats for 5 pocket denim jeans production and has imparted the understanding of the same to the industry impressively in last 40 years of its business. However, it is also a fact that, to do turnkey projects, it had to depend ...
Views: 538 - Samatvam by Anjali Bhaskar: Modernising the age-old affair between craftsmanship and contemporary sensibilities - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2020 from Mayank MohindraDepicting a perfect blend of age-old craftsmanship and modern sensibilities, Indian home-grown label Samatvam by Anjali Bhaskar brings to the market an array of structured styles imbibing immaculate silhouettes and time-honoured Indian craft techniques. It is a brand that capitalises on the ...
Views: 536 - Top menswear trends for Spring/Summer 2021 amidst COVID-19 - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2020 from Mayank MohindraWhilst some fairs and shows got postponed to a later date, or adopted a digital outreach, the international menswear showcases for the upcoming season of Spring/Summer 2021 took place. Apart from delivering a memento on the trends of the future and an insight into consumer psyche, the shows ...
Views: 527 - How garment exporters are bringing in business during this lean period - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2020 from Mayank MohindraNow it is almost clear that Indian apparel exporters will have at least 25 to 30 per cent fewer orders in the rest of the months of 2020. So, their marketing efforts need to enhance which require more investments. But at the same time, owing to a huge pressure on business, it is not possible or ...
Views: 526 - Creased or wrinkled growth for the apparel industry? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2019 from Mayank MohindraTextile industry of India is age-old and forms an important part of the economy. Talking specifically about the apparel industry, it holds 56 per cent share in India’s export basket. The garment and textile industry plays a significant role in enhancing the social and economic conditions of ...
Views: 515 - Bangladesh mills do good business as fabric & yarn import from India takes a hit due to coronavirus - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2020 from Mayank MohindraThe COVID-19 pandemic may have proved disastrous to most businesses including the readymade garment sector of Bangladesh, but it has apparently opened windows of opportunity for the locally produced yarn and fabrics, which – after initial loss suffered due to countrywide shutdown and consequent ...
Views: 513 - Calling out fashion industry’s toxic work culture - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2020 from Mayank MohindraWorking in fashion industry may not be as glamorous as it looks. Sure, we’ve all been enticed by the idea of free clothing and makeup, courtesy ‘The Devil Wears Prada’, but if you take a closer look, the movie very well lays out the toxicity of working for a fashion magazine or brand. We’ve all ...
Views: 507 - Vardhman’s Travel Shield fabrics and what it means for textiles in India - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2020 from Mayank MohindraWhile a solution or a vaccine for coronavirus is still in the works, companies have started innovating ever so aggressively to provide a hint of safety to consumers while we wait to tide over COVID-19. India’s leading textile group Vardhman is leading the charge in innovative textiles with ...
Views: 496 - Keeping the hopes high amidst COVID-19: Yash Dongre - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2020 from Mayank MohindraClosely following the norms of the ongoing lockdown and WHO rules, House of Anita Dongre also announced the production of cloth masks for distribution to contribute further in the fight against COVID-19. After receiving adequate permissions from Government authorities, production of these masks ...
Views: 493 - Rafee Mahmood on how Mahmud Group is handling challenges amid COVID-19 - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2020 from Mayank MohindraEstablished in 2006, Mahmud Group is one of the most respected names in Bangladesh RMG industry. Fully vertical, from spinning to finished garments, the Group has a number of well-established entities under its umbrella. Apparel Resources caught up with Rafee Mahmood, the young and dynamic ...
Views: 492 - Retailers pin hopes on Eid-ul-Azha now - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2020 from Mayank MohindraRetailers in Bangladesh are surely in for some tough time. Unlike other years, Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year) and Eid-ul-Fitr have failed to yield much business, thanks to COVID-19! It’s been around more than 2 months now that shops have opened and retailers are hoping that the ...
Views: 492 - Even as orders start coming in, retrenchment of workers continues! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2020 from Mayank MohindraEven though the Government warned as early as mid-April that factories would not receive facilities from the financial package of Taka 5,000 crore that the Government announced in the last week of March mostly for the payment of workers’ wages if they go for layoffs, many factories have ...
Views: 488 - Even if Bangladesh fails to make immediate and any major breakthrough in apparel exports to China following the latter offering duty-free access to 97 per cent of Bangladeshi products, bringing in more investment from China looks very much on the cards - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2020 from Mayank MohindraAs per an analysis, apparel exporters from Bangladesh could not gain much as more than one-third of Bangladesh’s total apparel exports to China were found to be still out of the duty-free benefit coverage. However, the lucrative route to bring in more investments from China remains a suitable ...
Views: 486 - SMEs in Bangladesh: In for some good time? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2020 from Mayank MohindraLately, the Bangladesh Government has decided to extend policy support to garment exporting factories falling under the SME category to improve their competitiveness during this time of the pandemic. Sometime back, the central bank of Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Bank (BB) issued a notice ...
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