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Marco Crosta
Owner

Italian system is not helping small and medium enterprises

Linda Laderman
Co-founder and organiser

Vishal Vinayak
MD - Strategic Management

Nisha Subramaniam
Director of Education

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Domestic manufacturers would get an edge over imported products

The Government of India has doubled import duty on 328 textile products to 20 per cent from the earlier 10 per cent under Section 159 of the Customs Act, 1962. Fibre2Fashion spoke to a segment of the industry about the likely impact of the government's decision.

Weak rupee breeds inflation

Fibre2Fashion spoke to few apparel manufacturers/retailers about the likely impact of the depreciating rupee

Walmart's acquisition of Flipkart endorses the humongous opportunities in Indian market

The acquisition of Indian e-commerce biggie Flipkart by an even bigger American retail giant Walmart has had all observers and stakeholders discussing possibilities and futures. Industry insiders tell Fibre2Fashion what they feel about the deal.

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Will expand to East & Southeast Asia soon

Ramez Basmaji
Founder, Fabusse

The market for our shoes is where the population is aging

Mark Tokuhara
VP & COO, FitJoy

Spinning industry requires upgradation every year

Ravi Raj Desai
CEO, Himalaya Cotton Yarn Ltd

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I understand the fibre much more now

Rajesh Pratap Singh
Fashion designer, Rajesh Pratap Singh

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There are forever new applications to be uncovered or discovered

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, serves hundreds of member companies in the nonwovens/engineered fabrics industry in global commerce. Since 1968, INDA events have helped members connect, learn, innovate and develop their...

Dave Rousse
President | INDA

Bacterial cellulose can be durable

Focusing on bold patterns and colour palettes, Luis Quijano, a student at the Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, is successful in merging fashion with some unlikely counterparts - microbiology and mechanical engineering - to bring to life an ...

Luis Quijano
Sr Fashion Student | Liberty University

Innovation is driving growth in the durables segment

Investkonsult Sweden AB are consultants in the nonwoven and absorbent hygiene industries supporting both established companies and start-ups. They assist large and small firms with objective valuations, line and set-up guidance, and brokering and...