In this issue

The Apparel October2017 issue covers various facets of the ongoing trends ruling the industry and also talks about adapting sustainable approach to production and how brands are doing some remarkable work in this domain. Introduced with the theme of ‘SEASON OF JOY’, this issue under the ’CMAI CAPSULE’ segment covers a detailed report on the latest news from the industry and glimpses of CMAI’S initiatives for the value chain. The ‘Industry Insights’ segment explores the movement story of overseas brands, who are fast entering the market in India. This segment also covers the growth story of the technical textile industry. The ‘Trade Talk’ section looks at how technology is working as a backbone for the textile industry. Also under this section, a report on the trend of mergers and acquisitions, as a crucial pillar for the industry has been discussed thoroughly. As a part of the ‘Fabric Speak’ segment the innovative journey of P N Rao and their latest innovation was discussed. The ‘Tech Talk’ section explores how Artificial Intelligence is fast gaining prominence in textile and apparel production. A narrative on the futuristic journey of Globe Textiles (India) Ltd has been told under the ‘Brand Spotlight’ segment.

54th Annual General Meeting

Apparel reports on the 54th AGM of the Association. 

1 min

Japanese Brands Making A Beeline For India!

Indian markets have taken to foreign apparel brands like never before. Given the huge numbers, apparel manufacturers are also catering to the whims and fancies of the Indian buyers. Given the huge potential of the organised branded western wear market, several companies from Japan are also eyeing the Indian market. Chitra Balasubramaniam reports on how India is opening up her market for these brands.

5 mins

Technical Textiles: The Growth Factor

The rise in the production of technical textiles and its use has been consistently on the rise this past decade. Samir Alam finds out the reasons why this segment of the industry is much in demand, at present and how manufacturers are innovating to stay strong in the race.

6 mins

Stretched For Success

Bindu Gopal Rao narrates the journey of one of the leading menswear brands in India, in context of their latest innovative launch – the 'Stretch Fabric'.

5 mins

Intelligence For Fashion

Technology has always been an integral part of the fashion industry. Samir Alam lists out evidence to specify how Artificial Intelligence is slowly gaining prominence and is ready to add to the value of production.

5 mins

Embroidered With Style

Indian embroidery is fast gaining fancy in the international circuit. Chitra Balasubramaniam focuses on the gaining popularity of embroidery, to unearth the power of this threadwork. 

5 mins

In Sync With The Earth

Natural dyes are gentle on cloth, eco-friendly and an ode to India’s living heritage. Brinda Gill unearths the concept of natural dyes through some enriching insight from Sarfraz Khatri, Mumbai-based traditional hand-block printer at Pracheen.

5 mins

Look And Feel Healthy

Athleisure as a segment is growing by leaps and bounds in the country. Bindu Gopal Rao underlines the reasons for India becoming exceedingly health conscious in perspective of HRX, India's home-grown activewear brand. 

5 mins

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Apparel Magazine Description:

The Indian apparel, garments and textiles industry is a dynamic one. With the industry generating the second highest employment after agriculture in our country, it is no doubt that the trade is one of the people, by the people and for the people.

Apparel, the monthly official trade magazine of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI)—one of the largest apparel and garments bodies in the country—gives you the latest news and events specific to this industry, while delving deeper into issues plaguing it, new technologies adopted and the people who make things happen.

The magazine regularly carries articles by industry experts, interviews with the who’s who of the industry, many of whom are members of the CMAI, and features upcoming and established brands and their latest collections.

Apparel also exclusively covers any event hosted, organised or supported by the CMAI, including the bi-annual National Garment Fair, which is one of the largest apparel trade fairs in the sub-continent...