Fashion's Fabric Reimagined: Intex Textile Conclave Unveils a Dynamic Future
21 December 2023, Mumbai
At the heart of Intex India 2023, the Textile Conclave wove a captivating narrative for fashion's future. From December 7th to 8th, industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts converged, reimagining the very fibers of fashion.
Shifting DNA: "Fibres of Fashion" set the stage. Sanjay Chawla, DFU founder, declared, "Fashion drives fibers now!" His "New Consumer Narrative" emphasized tailoring the supply chain to evolving choices, both aesthetic and ethical.
Mapping the Landscape: The "Fibres of Change" session explored India's fiber market on a global canvas. Sanjay Jain highlighted strategic shifts like cotton-polyester blends for sustainability.
The Cutting Edge: A lively panel delved into future fibers, Dr. Deepti Gupta moderating the debate on whether traditional yarns stand a chance. The verdict? Innovation holds the key to meeting changing demands and sustainability concerns.
Fusion Fabric: A captivating discussion explored how blending fibers creates fabrics with enhanced aesthetics, performance, and luxury. From sportswear to activewear, the possibilities seem endless.
Building Bridges: Vijay Mathur, DG & CEO of ATDC, praised the conclave as a platform for collaboration. Dr. Gupta reinforced the need for collective action, while Sanjiv Mehan of Nimble echoed the sentiment, calling it "enlightening" and leaving him "motivated to contribute."
AI Revolution at the Loom: Day two explored the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence. Vedant Ahluwalia, MD of Dataviv, declared, "Embrace AI for sustainable growth!"
In essence, the Intex Textile Conclave was more than a forum; it was a tapestry woven with insights, innovations, and aspirations. From consumer-centric narratives to AI-powered revolutions, the discussions challenged and inspired, leaving participants with a renewed vision for the textiles of tomorrow.
