Apparel Online India Magazine August 1st Issue 2018 | Page 46

FAIR REVIEW 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/  ESSENTIALS Some of the buyers were of the opinion that exhibitors are not focusing enough on PD and displaying almost similar collections year after year, even though few buyers were happy with some collection Variety of colours covered in the collection of Shree Ram Overseas, Jaipur L B Maurya, Director, Maurya Exports (Weara) was happy with the fair 46 Apparel Online India | AUGUST 1-15, 2018 | www.apparelresources.com Although the IIGF has developed as a show for SME exporters, but some of the big companies (doing business of Rs. 100 crore or more) are also participating in the show. TT Limited, Delhi; Pasupati Spinning and Weaving Mills, Delhi; CA Patel Textiles, Ahmedabad; and Enkay Exports, Agra are regularly participating in the event, while this edition also witnessed companies, like Kothari Group, Kolkata; Avadat Apparels, Ahmedabad; and Modak Dyeing & Printing Co. from Ludhiana. hand, there were many exhibitors in IIGF who were first-timers or/are comparatively new into the export, or are enhancing their thrust on the same, and want to work with direct buyers. To mention a few, Modak Dyeing & Printing Co., Maurya Exports (both from Ludhiana), Sasha Tex Fab, Ahmedabad; Demure Fashions, Kanpur; and GR Garments, (Little Mee) Kolkata are some such companies. Some of them were reasonably happy as they met new buyers. Offering knitted bottomwear for women, including leggings, track pants, activewear etc. LB Maurya, MD, Maurya Exports (Weara) was happy with the fair. “We met 15 buyers from different countries like Japan, US, and Canada etc. and they were excited about our products. I am hopeful that we will have some orders at least from 3 buyers,” he added. The company is focusing profoundly on product development. Some of the overseas buyers were of the opinion that apparel m