Apparel - December 2021

In this issue

This month's edition brings to you Going #Plus to explore the growth of the Plus Size apparel segment in India along with Endorsing Desi Oon- India’s indigenous wools, locally called Desi Oon which offers potential for use in the apparel industry. Also, find out about the happenings at CMAI's Vendor Sourcing Fair and about its Launch of Arbitration Cell.

CMAI Launches its Arbitration Cell

The unsolicited misfits in business see no solution for the parties. In order to settle the dispute and maintain a good flow among the parties for further business practices, CMAI, launched its Arbitration Cell on November 23, 2021 at Yogi Sabhagruh, Opp. Dadar Station, Dadar (East), Mumbai – 400 014 to explain the Arbitration process, Rules and its Benefits to the Members and the Trade in general.

3 mins

A Report on Meeting with Industry Associations, held on November 23, 2021

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has always been at the forefront of representing the interests of the Domestic Garment Industry to the various Government Authorities, Media, and other Agencies. It has also played a leading role in providing the best possible service to its members through its National Garment Fairs, Conciliation Cell, Skill Development Programs, Ivy League, etc.

2 mins

Business Connect: Vendor Sourcing Fair

CMAI — Pioneer and Representative Association of the Indian Apparel Industry for over Five decades — Organised a one of its kind ‘Vendor Sourcing Fair’ (VSF) on November 23, 2021. VSF is the industry’s first, unique platform that enables Brands, Retailers and Exporters to meet Manufacturers who have the capacity to cater the demand of the Buyers who own Private Labels. This Two Day Event was held at Hotel Sahara Star, Vile Parle, Mumbai. Approx. 750 Visitors visited this 2-Day Fair including Multi Brand Outlet (MBO) E-Commerce, Brands, Exclusive Brand Outlets, Merchandisers from Sourcing Departments of the Brands, Manufacturers/ Exporters etc.

2 mins

Going #PLUS

Heer Kothari explores the growth of the Plus Size apparel segment in India.

4 mins

True Hues

Brinda Gill talks to Dr. Bosco Henriques, a doctorate in plant molecular biology and founder of BioDye India Pvt. Ltd., one of India’s foremost 100% natural dyeing units, about his thoughts on the attributes and potential of natural dyes.

10 mins

A Bird's-eye View

Heer Kothari exploring the potential of hand-woven goods in the virtual space, in an insightful exchange with Nitin Pamnani, founder of iTokri.com

3 mins

Endorsing Desi Oon

Brinda Gill discovers India’s indigenous wools, locally called Desi Oon, which hold potential for use in the apparel industry

8 mins

Making Jamdani Trendy

Jamdani was originally known as Dhakai named after the city of Dhaka, one of many ancient textile weaving centers in Bengal. A. Das delves

4 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...