Apparel - January 2021

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This month's issue of Apparel has quite a few interesting stories. The Curtain Raiser for the 72nd NGF explains how CMAI is planning to make a huge comeback into the garment industry. The cover story is planned around the kidswear segment which has witnessed more sales than the menswear or womenswear segments. Mira Gupta's expert knowledge of textiles and the history of Madras checks takes us down the bylanes of ancient times. Mr Sumit Gupta, 'a sustainability professional in the field of Textile Processing talks about the importance of GOTS tagged clothing. The Apparel and Garment industry has taken a huge hit because of the Covid-19 pandemic. A deep analysis into the same reveals more. Will India declining to join the RCEP impact its trade position? That is a question bearing on everyone's minds.The Make in India Campaign has received a lot of positive reviews, especially because of the encouragement it has given to retailers, manufacturers and other trade professionals.

A GLORIOUS COMEBACK

The 72nd National Garment Fair organised by CMAI will be a post-lockdown comeback on an even Larger Scale with an Approximate Footfall of almost 8000-10000 Trade Visitors. Apparel takes a sneak peek into what is in store for Visitors

2 mins

WITNESSING A YOUTHFUL GROWTH

As the pandemic slows down, the retail market, like all other markets has begun to reopen in light of the new normal. Anurima Das explores the shopping tendencies and consumer perceptions post lockdown in the kidswear segment…

4 mins

CERTIFICATIONS FOR AN ORGANIC PURPOSE

Quality is an intangible attribute. But for the Apparel and Textile Industry, certifications help in letting the consumers know what you are selling and how environment-friendly is your collection. Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certifies such textile companies

4 mins

Impact Of Covid-19 On The Garment And Apparel Industry In India

While the Garment and Apparel Industry was struggling to stay afloat in India, before the pandemic, the problem worsened during lockdown and forced businesses to face an unprecedented disruption from production to supply chains.

6 mins

RCEP and its Impact on Indian Trade

Will India declining to join the RCEP impact its trade position, its taxes and import duties among other things? Samir Alam finds out...

6 mins

VOCAL FOR LOCAL

The ‘Make in India’ campaign which was launched under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan program has been receiving a lot of positive reviews because of the support it gives to

6 mins

GLAMOUR UN - MASKED

Chitra Balasubramaniam uncovers the latest trend in masks, a perpetual accessory during this raging pandemic, including embroidered, lace and even bejewelled ones that are set out to make this wedding season an absolute delight

5 mins

Antiviral Clothes Are The New Black!

As the pandemic continues to claim its victims around the world, safety has become a priority. This has led anti-bacterial and anti-viral clothing make a strong comeback to wardrobes writes Bindu Gopal Rao

5 mins

A Fluid Flow in Digital Fashion

Meher Castelino gives us a glimpse into Lakme Fashion Week 2020 Digital First Season Fluid Edition which was hosted from October 20 to 25, 2020 and showcased 37 designers unveiling their collections for the festive season

4 mins

SATYA PAUL

A Flashback of Memorable Collections

3 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...