In this issue

In this Fair issue read about the directions in which the industry is moving - from designer's post pandemic initiatives to ways to counter cultural appropriation in the industry. Find out what's hot in the men's 2021 fashion game and how traditional fabrics are getting a digital makeover.

Epson launches A4-size dye-sublimation Printer

Epson, one of the leading brands in industrial and commercial printing, has launched their all-new A4 size dye-sublimation inkjet printer.

1 min

Screen Print India Delhi moved to Dec '21; Mumbai edition to Apr '22

Messe Frankfurt India’s show for screen, textile, sublimation and digital printing industry, Screen Print India New Delhi has been moved to December 2021 and will take place alongside Gartex Texprocess India, while the Mumbai edition will be held in April 2022.

1 min

India's Grasim Industries, CTIL set up JV for knits manufacturing

India's Grasim Industries recently incorporated a joint venture (JV) company, Birla Advanced Knits, for manufacturing man-made cellulose fibre knitted fabrics in partnership with Century Textiles and Industries (CTIL).

1 min

Govt announces launch of National Logistics Excellence Awards

The government on Monday announced the launch of the National Logistics Excellence Awards, which will highlight best practices including consolidation, process standardisation, technological upgrade, digital transformations and sustainable practices in the logistics sector.

1 min

The Luck of the Draw

The Association Organised Draw of Lots for Allotment of Rooms for the Exhibitors across Two Days following strict SOPs issued by the Government.

1 min

GREENER PRACTISES FOR A CHANGING PLANET

Abhay Chappia of Abhay Group of Companies gives a lowdown on his association with leading international brands and the deservedly hyped, Econyl.

2 mins

The Menswear 2021 Fashion Edit

The year 2020 was a bit of a roller-coaster for the apparel industry. Yet, creators crafted an impressive and innovative menswear line-up for 2021. The collections are inspired by nature and armed with an evident streak of comfort, keeping up with the insurgencies of the lockdown. In a big way the new age collection could prove to be quite an upper during these downtimes. Heer Kothari presents a menswear select edit that will prove to be trendsetters for 2021-22.

3 mins

THE KNITTING ODYSSEY

Knitting has evolved over time. Jasvinder Kaur traces the history of knitting from being an ‘essential’ made by hand to being created on machine to making way into high fashion wear.

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...