India needs to import MMF fabric from international suppliers: Chairman, AEPC

At a webinar on ‘MMF Fabric Sourcing from International Suppliers’, hosted by Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), DR A Sakthivel, Chairman, AEPC, said the country needs to import MMF fabric from international suppliers to increase MMF manufacturing in India.

Sakthivel said, India is ready for a joint venture or technology transfer or 100 per cent investment. He assured the international MMF fabric suppliers about the benefits offered by the Indian government and AEPC.

AEPC, which sees future growth dependent on success in the MMF segment, has been taking initiatives to improve availability of MMF fabric. Vinit Neb, Director, TR Alliance Co, Taiwan, said, his company learns from its old orders, new orders and new things that enter the market and enhance our offerings.”

Ms May, Business Head, Wuyue Textile Group, China, said, her company looks forward to hearing about the requirements of Indian manufacturers Girish Shah, Director, Chang Zhou Miao Zhou Trading Co, China, said, his company is involved in woven and high quality items. It has its own factory which develops innovative products, It suppliers 90 percent of tis fabric to Bangladesh and 10 per cent to India.”

The fabric suppliers showcased some of their best MMF fabrics, talked about their specialties, usage in different garments and seasons, popularity in different markets and how they supplied to the biggest brands in the world.