Authors

Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek is the Co-Founder of Fashinza, a global tech-enabled manufacturing company helping Fashion brands source apparel using data and cloud. He has extensive experience in product & technology, building start-ups like Flipkart, LimeRoad, Curofy & BharatPe. He is also a writer and guest author for ProductSchool, Hackernoon, Prototypr, and Noteworthy. Abhishek is a startup enthusiast and invests in young talents and startups alike. He's invested in more than 25 startups across the globe.

AJAY KUMAR PATIL

is a researcher with more than 10 years of experience. He has a passion for understanding consumer behavior and market trends, and he uses his skills in innovative ways to gather and analyze data. Throughout his career, he has worked with a diverse range of global clients across various industries, including Automotive, technology, chemicals and materials, and oil and gas. He is dedicated to providing valuable insights that can help shape a company's direction and drive success.

Ankit Jaipuria

is the Co-Founder of ZYOD, a leading tech-enabled fashion manufacturing firm known for its design-to delivery services. He drives ZYOD’s growth and global expansion. His vision includes positioning India as a leader in global exports and empowering SMEs through efficient, sustainable practices. His background includes a Mechanical Engineering degree from IIT Delhi, along with experience in program management at upGrad and consulting at Booz & Company. His entrepreneurial journey is rooted in solving supply chain inefficiencies and promoting flexible, sustainable production solutions.

ANKUSH K

the Founder of InnovTex Fashion, has an extensive background in textiles. He holds a Master’s degree in Textile Technology from IIT Delhi, where he earned a prestigious Gold Medal. He has worked across markets like India, China, Bangladesh, Egypt, and South Korea, gaining expertise in knitting, sourcing, sales, and new product development. His deep understanding of both front-end and back-end operations has helped him build a strong foundation for InnovTex Fashion. His growth oriented and innovation-driven approach makes him stand out. Under his leadership, InnovTex Fashion is providing high quality, value-added knitted fabrics as alternatives to imported fabrics.

Anne De Brouwer

Anne De Brouwer, Global Product Manager Digital Textile Consumables @SPGPrints. She is highly motivated marketing professional with special interest in innovating technologies.

Anuj Kharde

Anuj Kharde works with the Content Team of Reports and Data, a market research firm based in India and the USA. He has completed his graduation in BBA.

APOORV SADH

Apoorv Sadh is a Senior Consultant in Projects division of ThreadSol. With over 5 years experience in apparel manufacturing, project delivery and management in apparel manufacturing sector, his key skills lie in the field of apparel manufacturing operations and supply chain. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Technology with specialisation in apparel production from NIFT, Mumbai

Arvind Kumar

Editor/Publisher at Apparel Views

Balkrishan Sharma

BM Calla

CEO, Ramdhan Laundries, Sai Laundry, European Textile Chemical Corporation & Jindo Sriram Eco Chemical Pvt. Ltd.

Brij Mohan Sharma

Brij Mohan Sharma is the Joint Managing Director (JMD) of RSWM Ltd., LNJ Bhilwara Group’s textile vertical. He is a product of Shri Ram College of Commerce and a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He started his career in 1982 and held leadership positions in India & abroad for 20 years across Leather, Textiles, International Business, Aqua, Hospitality and Agri industries.

CHANDAN SAHA

is a Bsc.Tech (Tex), M.Text (Engg.) System Management and Chartered Engineer. He has a total experience of 38 years in industry and research activities. He is the recipient of prestigious Er. Sadan and Memorial Award and Fellow of Institution of Engineers India. He has made a significant contribution in industry promotion, product innovation, skill development and adopting & practicing modern management tool in MSMEs etc.

COL. KENNETH CHRISTOPHER

(Retd.) is a distinguished Indian Army veteran with 39 years of service, including participation in the 1971 War, OP Rakshak, OP Parakram, and the MBT Arjun trial team. Since 2009, he has served as the CEO of R B Group of Industries, a leading manufacturer and exporter of knitted garments. Widely traveled, he has visited various regions including MERCOSUR, the European Union, and Australia, strengthening India's political and diplomatic ties. Col. Christopher is also an accomplished writer, contributing to major national publications.

DIPALI GOENKA

is the MD & CEO Welspun Living Ltd. of Welspun Living Limited (WILL), one of country’s largest home textiles exporter. Dipali is an eloquent leader, who transformed the textile business with her innovative ideas and set up an enterprise. A proficient and skillful leader who is known for her pioneering work in the textile industry, her affection for people, a driving force that has led Welspun’s textile business to 1 Billion USD enterprise, globally.

Dr Scott Watkins

Chief Marketing Officer, Kyung-In Synthetic Corporation (KISCO), South Korea

Dr. Babita Bhandari

DR. BABITA BHANDARI is working as an assistant professor in the Department of Textile Design at NIFT Kangra. She has completed her Ph.D. from GBPUAT, Pantnagar, on natural dyeing of fabrics using weed plants. She is an ICAR-JRF awardee and qualified for the UGCNET-JRF in 2013. She has several research publications and technical articles to her credit.

DR. N.N. MAHAPATRA

is having 38 years of experience working in Textile and Dyes manufacturing industries in India and abroad in various senior capacities. Presently, he is working as Business Head Dye, Shree Pushkar

DR. RAVICHANDRAN L

Director – Technical, Atlantic Care Chemicals, is a product designer and active researcher in Sustainable Chemistry for safer products and greener environment. He completed his Ph.D at the Richmond University, the United Kingdom in Sustainable Garment Wet Processing. Atlantic as a global specialty chemical company strives to be at the forefront for more sustainable environmental friendly safe products as well as to achieve sustainability in its application and process.

DR. ROOPAK VASISHTHA

CEO & DG, Apparel Made-UPS & Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC). In this article, he has elaborated about in this article, he has elaborated on why fashion trend forecasting is important for a new professional path in the fashion industry.

Dr. S.N Modani

Dr. S.N Modani is currently MD & CEO of Sangam India Limited, Bhilwara. Sangam India Ltd., is one of the highest producer of PV dyed yarn in the country and has customers in yarn, fabric, denim and Seamless garment segments in more than 58 countries. Dr. Modnai has rich experience of 33 years in the textile field and spearheaded the evolution of Sangam India Ltd. into a vertically integrated textile conglomerate.

Dr. Seshadri Ramkumar

is a professor of advanced textiles at Texas Tech University, specializing in value-added cotton textiles for applications like oil spill remediation. Since 1999, he has played a key role in developing the technical textiles sector in India and enhancing U.S.-India relationships in textiles. He has received the Hall of Fame award and the Lifetime Technical Achievement Award from INDA, as well as Honorary Membership and Fellowship from the Textile Association (India).

Editorial Team

Elias Khalil

Elias Khalil - He received his B.Sc. degree in Textile Engineering (Wet Processing Engineering) from Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTex) in 2011. During 2011-2013, he stayed in National Institute of Engineering and Technology (NIET) and a renowned Textile factory. His M.Sc. in Textile Engineering (Apparel Manufacturing Engineering) is ongoing at BUTex and now working as a Coordinator & Lecturer in Department of Textile Engineering at World University of Bangladesh.

Gaurav Jaiswal

Gaurav Jaiswal as the Director of partnerships and new business verticals at Fashinza, He lead the strategic growth and expansion of the company`s B2B fashion sourcing platform in global markets. Prior to joining Fashinza, he worked with BlackBuck, India`s largest trucking platform, where I was responsible for pricing, launch, and business growth for the SME business, as well as managing the CEO`s office.

Indu Mehta

INDU MEHTA President – Corporate communications & CMD’s office leads communications for the LNJ Bhilwara Group. She has been associated with the group for more than two years. Mehta is responsible for scaling and developing the company's business development, acquisition, and expansion strategies. She has been directing organizations initiative regarding establishing a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) division.

ISHVER DHOLAKIYA

The Managing Director and Founder of Goldi Solar. A successful entrepreneur, he was always passionate about the environment and was looking to make a lasting, positive impact on future generations. He is nowranked amongst “India’s 100 Most Powerful Business Leaders” by Solar Quarter.

JANOS HORVATH

Vice President of Wilcom International where he has worked for over thirty years, and has managed Wilcom’s Indian market for twenty four years.

Jos NOTERMANS

has been with SPGPrints almost since the beginning of the company’s digital journey, joining the company in 1989. Most recently, he has taken over the role of managing the company’s digital textile printing inks portfolio, including reactive, sublimation, and acid inks. In this article, he explains the future of the digital textile printing.

Kabir Mehra

KABIR MEHRA Co-Founder of Herringbone & Sui, Pangolin & Suigarh. Graduate of the Doon School, Denison University, and holder of an MBA from London Business School. Kabir oversees operations, finance, and the digital domain. Before cofounding, he amassed over six years of experience in Product Development and Management in tech firms, including a notable stint at Cartrade.com.

KARAN SINGH

Founder & CEO of Aristobrat, is transforming men’s fashion in India with his focus on slow fashion and minimalist design. Inspired by the elegance he encountered during his travels across Europe, Karan blends his finance background with a passion for style to create affordable luxury menswear. With Aristobrat, he aims to redefine the fashion landscape, offering chic wardrobe options that prioritize quality and sustainability.

karun Tyagi

KARUN TYAGI Chief Operating Officer at Intexso Biochem Pvt Ltd, leads the charge in transforming the specialty chemicals industry with a focus on sustainability. His expertise in textile chemical engineering has driven the company's commitment to innovative, eco friendly solutions that meet global standards.

Kavindra Singh

Kavindra Singh has more than 18 years of experience of working in companies like Kanbay, Intellicus, Kyvos and Patanjali. He is a solution expert on implementing analytics in the FMCG domain. He started career as a COBOL programmer with Kanbay Inc. Soon he moved to Intellicus to work as a Java programmer and was leading the UI team.

Kishor Kumar Dash

Voltas Ltd.

Mandar Shewale

completed his graduation in BCA. He writes about market research trends and everything else in technology. He writes articles, blogs, or reviews about healthcare, chemicals, automotive, IT, and other industries.

MANOJ KOCHAR

has a background in both holography and authentication – he’s currently the President of the Authentication Solution Providers Association (ASPA), a New Delhi based association of authentication

MAUSMI AMBASTHA

Founder and COO of ThreadSol. Winner of the esteemed Grace Hopper Celebrations Entrepreneur Quest 2013, is an established expert in the garment industry with over 10 years of experience. Mausmi holds a Masters degree in Fashion Technology from NIFT, Delhi and is also B.Tech in Computer Science. She has written over 15 publications for several leading apparel magazines and also writes her own apparel blog called StitchDiary on <a href="http://stitchdiary.com/">www.stitchdiary.com</a>

Padmadas Nair

Padmadas Nair, Region Leader - R&D and TS&D, and Humen Phukan – TS&D Specialist (Packaging & Textiles), Dow Corning India Pvt Ltd.

Pawan Gupta

Pawan Gupta is the Co-Founder and CEO of Fashinza, an AI-driven B2B marketplace and tech-enabled global supply chain platform for fashion brands, retailers, and manufacturers. Over the past 12 months, he’s led Fashinza through a period of 10x growth, crossing $150 million an annualized GMV run rate while increasing the Company’s global footprint.

Prasanta Sarkar

Prasanta Sarkar is the Founder and Editor of Online Clothing Study Blog. He is a Textile Engineer and a Postgraduate in Fashion Technology from NIFT, New Delhi. He has authored 6 books in the field of garment manufacturing. In this article he discuss about how to deal with cutting mistakes in garment manufacturing.

Priyaneet Kaur

Reports and Data

Ryan Scott

Ryan Scott is Senior Formulations Engineer at Microban International, Ltd. He has ten years of expertise in the research and development of liquid formulations for a variety of applications, supporting the apparel, architectural, industrial, aerospace, and marine industries. At Microban, Ryan leads the development and commercialization of textile odor control solutions. Originally from Ohio, he recently joined the Microban team, relocating to Charlotte. Ryan is an active member of the AATCC and the American Coatings Association. In this article he discuss about the odor capture technology for the textile industry.

S AISHWARIYA

completed her B.Sc. Family and Community Science and Fashion Designing., M.Sc. Textiles and Fashion Apparel., and Ph. D in Textiles and Clothing. She has qualified UGC-NET exam and currently working as an Assistant Professor with the Department of Textiles and Clothing, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women. She is a Proficiency holder and Gold Medallist in both her Under-gradation and Post-graduation

S.VENKITACHALAM

is a senior economic journalist with more than 40 years of experience, covering Industry, Commerce & Textile Ministries. In this article author discusses on how Trump’s return as President of US might impact India’s competitiveness in US market with the likelihood of higher tariffs on Indian textiles.

SAMMIR DATTANI

is the Executive President of Sanathan Textiles Limited, where he drives strategic growth, innovation, and operational excellence. A key figure in a family with over 100 years of legacy in the yarn industry, Sammir has led the company’s expansion into global markets, modernization of manufacturing processes, and development of value-added textile products. Committed to sustainability and customer-centricity, he continues to position Sanathan Textiles as a leader in the Indian and international textile sectors.

Sanjay Jain

Sanjay Jain is Managing Director of TT Ltd., which is Rs. 700 crore company with operations all across India and sales in 65 countries. He is gold Medalist from IIMA and a Company Secretary & Cost Accountant. He is President of NITMA & Chairman of NITRA. Further, he is committee member of many associations across India and is also a regular speaker and writer.

SENTHIL SANKAR

Managing Partner, Shree Renga Polymers. He pursued Mechanical Engineering at Vellore Institute of Technology and thrived with first-class distinction. He then went on with his constant endeavour to upgrade his managerial skills with the executive education program at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He also worked with TATA Consultancy Services for 3 years. He is now an entrepreneur, industrialist and an Angel Investor with 14+ years of staunch industry experience.

SGS Group Management SA

Shaikh Apsana

Shaikh Apsana is a B.Com graduate. She’s passionate about writing blogs and articles on varying industries ranging from FMCG & healthcare to technology.

Stefan Kappaun

Suketu Shah

Suketu Shah, Chief Executive and Business Head of RSWM Limited – LNJ Denim, LNJ Nagar, Mordi, Banswara, Rajasthan since 3rd December, 2018. He is having 41 years’ experience of handling Denim Business in reputed companies like Arvind, Raymond UCO Denim, Modern Denim, APAC Inti, Indonesia, Aarvee Denims and Mafatlal Denim.

SUNAINA KHANNA

SUNAINA KHANNA is a Director and Senior Consultant at Methods Apparel Consultancy. She helps companies in the sewn product industry in the areas of productivity, cost cutting and training and can be contacted at sunaina@methodsws.com.

Tanay Bhatt

Tanay Bhatt is an accomplished Director with extensive experience in the garment industry. With over 15 years of experience as a production head, he has established himself as an expert in garment manufacturing, sourcing, and quality control. He also owns a factory that produces garments for several export houses in India. His expertise extends beyond garment manufacturing. With 4 years of experience in digital marketing, he has helped many businesses achieve success online.

Tufan Kumar Saha

Tufan Kumar Saha is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of Huts and Looms, a brand focused on reviving India’s traditional handloom products while empowering artisans. With a background in leadership roles at German MNCs and co-founding Infinity Solutions, he brings extensive experience in sales, marketing, and business growth. His entrepreneurial journey reflects his commitment to sustainability, innovation, and community empowerment, blending strategic insight with hands-on execution to create impact-driven businesses.

Vishakha Somani

Is a Fashion Tech Analyst and Communications expert at WFX - World Fashion Exchange. She is a Fashion graduate from Polimi Italy, and has been actively reporting on the fashion industry since 2016. She's an expert in analyzing trends, market shifts and new technologies. Her works spans forecasting and research on the global luxury and retail supply chain, emerging markets, and the circular economy.

Vishal Sher

This is the first of its kind in India. This experience center will have complete setup of latest machinery from CAD, Spreading & Cutting. The customer can see the live demonstration with actual fabric and evaluate the cutting performance of the machine. It will help them to buy right machine for their requirements. Moreover it will also provide a platform for training and education.