Speaking with Salil Chawla, Director of DFU Publications, and Harsh Saraf, Director at Super Knit Industries, on the sidelines of the Intimasia 2025 show.
We manufacture and own the Supersox brand. In the socks industry, how do you perceive the current market landscape? Which emerging categories do you believe will drive future growth?
The socks category has been experiencing consistent growth.
Speaking with Salil Chawla, Director of DFU Publications, Rajkumar Agarwal, MD, SVG Fashions Ltd on the sidelines of Intimasia 2025 show.
We are a vertically integrated manufacturer. From producing polyester yarn, we move through the entire value chain—knitting, weaving, dyeing, printing, and even garment manufacturing.
The key question today is: with man-made fibers (MMF) becoming a global standard and cotton now in the minority.
Speaking with Salil Chawla, Director of DFU Publications, Kapil Pathare, Director of VIP Clothing Limited, shared insights on their latest launch.
"We recently introduced the Frenchie X Menswear Innerwear Collection, debuting in Goa and now showcasing at Intimasia 2025 in New Delhi. This collection is all about offering a premium experience with superior fabric quality. We've crafted it using micromodal fabric, a blend of Tencel and micromodal elastane, which is three times softer than cotton. The fabric also features moisture-wicking properties, ensuring breathability, style, and comfort.
Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris: over 8,500 visitors in a dynamic atmosphere.
The 56th edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris took place in a particularly dynamic atmosphere. More than 8,500 international visitors discovered and made business connection with the 1,250 exhibitors from 32 countries over three days at the Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition Centre. Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris, Europe's biggest marketplace for fashion textiles and clothing, has confirmed its position as the leading global fashion platform for mid-range segment buyers and suppliers.
Addressing at CITI Sustainability Awards 2024-25 on 17th Feb. 2025, Yogesh Kansal, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Textiles, stated that as Bharat Tex 2025 concludes, and following the Prime Minister's inspiring presence and support, it's fitting to honor those who have contributed so significantly to the sector's success.
This awards ceremony recognizes the diverse contributions of individuals, MSMEs, and organizations across a wide range of categories, with sustainability rightfully taking center stage.
High-Level Industry Discussions and Global Trade Expansion
Day 2 of Bharat Tex 2025 continued with an equally engaging lineup of sessions and discussions, focusing on export growth, investment strategies, sustainability, and digital transformation.
One of the most anticipated sessions, India’s $100 Billion Exports Target: Transforming Vision into Reality, brought together industry experts and policymakers to discuss strategies to expand India’s textile exports. Discussions focused on leveraging trade agreements, improving trade logistics, and diversifying market access to strengthen India's position as a global textile powerhouse.
Bharat Tex 2025: Handicrafts
To be held on 12th-15th February 2025; India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida
Delhi/NCR 11th February 2025: The 2nd edition of Bharat Tex 2025-Handicrafts will take place from 12th to 15th February 2025 at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida.
This prestigious event brings together industry leaders, international buyers, artisans and policymakers to honour India's centuries-old traditions while showcasing modern advancements.
The 37th edition of GTE—Garment Technology Expo 2025
Event Dates: will be held from February 12–15, 2025
Venue: at India Expo Centre and Mart, Greater Noida.
GTE 2025: Collocated this event with Bharat Tex 2025.
Positioning: South Asia’s one of the most comprehensive apparel technology expo.
Bharat Tex 2025: Festival of textiles
Event Dates & Venue: 14th - 17th February 2025 Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi & 12th – 15th February 2025 India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida (U.P.)
Bharat Tex 2025 is your chance to connect, collaborate, and create impact. From expert discussions to exclusive networking, it's where the industry's biggest opportunities come to life.
Don't miss out, be there at #BharatTex2025.
The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), an apex body of India’s Apparel industry, is delighted to invite you to Bharat Tex 2025, India's Largest Global Textile Event to provide valuable insights into the latest trends, innovations, & opportunities shaping the future of fashion and manufacturing.
Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Date: 14-17 February 2025.
Absoluto brings best fabric collection from the world to Indian market.
Absoluto, a leading Indian menswear fabrics brand, is bringing the best fabrics from around the world to the Indian market. Founded in 2013, Absoluto offers a wide range of fabrics, including suiting, shirting, kurta-pyjama, sherwanis, and more.
The company is committed to providing high-quality fabrics that are both innovative and stylish.
BHARAT TEX 2025: INDIASIZE initiative to be launched
India's textile industry having time old legacy is set for a palpable shift that will impact the fashion industry landscape. The forthcoming launch of the much-awaited INDIAsize initiative aims to establish standardized apparel sizes tailored to the physiques of Indians, which are inherently very diverse because India is a large country.
This initiative has been in the works for long enough and is all set to be unpacked at none other than "Bharat Tex 2025" happening later this month in New Delhi & Noida (U.P.).
The 8th edition of the TANTU seminar.
Organised by: TANTU Textile Alumni Association
Event Date: Seminar is scheduled to take place on February 9, 2025
Venue: at the India International Center, New Delhi.
Focus area
Focused on manufacturing challenges.
The Indian Apparel Sector: Challenges and Budgetary Recommendations
Given the backdrop of evolving geopolitics in the context of the Trump administration, where tariffs are the elephant in the room and a slowdown has been witnessed in the domestic market where we have started to see muted discretionary spending, the Indian apparel sector is posed with multiple headwinds, primarily revolving around high working capital needs and competitive pressures, persistent inflationary spends, and to address these real issues, 'CMAI' has proposed pre-budget recommendations for the Union Budget 2025-26.
The London Textile Fair
The London Textile Fair (TLTF) is the UK's premier textile fair, serving the global exhibitors to showcase the latest seasonal collections of apparel fashion fabrics, apparel accessories/trims, apparel manufacturers, designers, contract manufacturers, and allied products.
The platform offers unlimited holistic opportunities for business networking, letting users discover innovative new trends to consolidate trade supply chains.