Apparel Online India Magazine August 1st Issue 2018 | Page 22

TEX-FILE HAVE YOUR SAY BREAKING NEWS Tell us your news by emailing at [email protected] To read the latest sustainability news, go to https://apparelresources.com/business-news/sustainability/  Review: F&A, Delhi V I S I TAT I O N W A S H I G H AND RESPONSIVENESS TO N E W P R O D U C T S I N D I C AT E S IMPROVING MARKET The textile value chain is finally buzzing with positivity and what could be a greater proof than busy exhibitors of a sourcing fair dedicated to yarns, fabric and accessories. The 3rd edition of the Delhi Chapter of the F&A show, co-hosted with Yarnex, witnessed good visitation from garment exporters, domestic manufacturers, buying offices, local brands and retailers. All participants reported serious enquiries and the mood of the fair was very upbeat, with expectations of a good year ahead. T he emphasis of most visitors was on new performance-based products for the sportswear inspired athleisure trend, which has taken the retail industry by storm. The spinners, weavers, knitters and accessory manufacturers were Busy stall of RSWM… Their A/W collection was appreciated by the visitors all clued in to the trend and many interesting fabrics with comfort and performance as the underlining theme were on display. “Initially our products were seen as only limited to the lingerie market, but now products like cups, mobilon tapes and paddings have become integral to categories like sportswear, yogawear, activewear, expanding the market,” said Nikhil Kotak, Director, Kotak Overseas. Since this was his first fair in the Delhi- NCR region, Nikhil was surprised to Rupali Beri (C), Manager, Vardhman Knitting Yarn with the enthusiastic team of Vardhman 22 Apparel Online India | AUGUST 1-15, 2018 | www.apparelresources.com