World Textile Conference 3 by TAI in Ahmedabad in February 2023

World Conference 3
on “World Textiles – Redefining Strategy”
by The Textile Association (India)
on 25th & 26th February, 2023
at TAI Ahmedabad Unit Dinesh Hall, Ashram Road, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad-380 009

Introduction

Textiles over thousands of years have been playing a major positive role in the growth of civilization. Wool, Flax and a few other natural fibers took the initiative that was eventually taken over by Cotton. Till 12th Century, India led the path of development of cotton cultivation, textile manufacturing and product development. Egypt, China, Peru and others followed India. In the 16th Century Cotton turned out to be the most important item in world trade. Historians observed “In shaping marketsand serving fashion, Indian cotton prepared global consumer markets for the modern industrial age”.

The first step in Strategy formulation challenging the then leadership came from Britain through the 19th century Industrial revolution. For more than two centuries, textile manufacturing and fashion shifted towards the western world led by Europe and USA. Population growth and availability of raw material took center stage in redefining strategy which happened through development of man-made fibers primarily through commercial emergence of cellulosics.

Two consecutive world wars and particularly World War II brought in radical changes in the product needs and in turn the technology. Man-made Synthetics emerged with the advent of Polyamide followed by Polyester, Acrylics, Polypropylene etc. In the beginning of the 1970s, Polyester took the lead in the global fiber consumption scenario. Thanks to growth in population, limitations of natural raw materials pushed the development to the third stage of defining strategy. The reuse of fibers, yarns, fabrics and garments through recycling played an important role in the circular economy with the intent of containing the growing population needs.

Over the ages, continued defining and redefining of strategy lead to massive growth of Industry giving birth to new raw material, technology, and novel applications. Computer science and lately Artificial intelligence made all the strategic decisions sustainable and highly pervasive.

Commemorating the 75th year of Indian Independence, The Textile Association India’s proposed World Textile Conference (3) attempts to address key strategic changes in manufacturing, marketing, trade, policies & research to redefine the strategy & pathway for Industry to be future ready. The two day “Hybrid” event to connect with the audience globally will have major participation from Industry & Technology leaders, Trade & Industry Associations, Education & Financial Institutions, Policy Makers, Researchers and Economists worldwide.

About The Textile Association (India)

The Textile Association (India) – TAI – is the foremost leading and largest Nonprofit National Professional and Technocrates body in the country having more than 25000 strong memberships of 26 affiliated units at various textile centres in the country. TAI has more than 8 decades of service to the industry to its credit. It has been providing guidance and services of various kinds to the Textile Industry. TAI organizes various National and International Textile Conferences & other activities and also conducts distance textile ATM/GMTA Exams annually.
The Textile Association (India) has been publishing a prestigious bi-monthly peer reviewed technical Journal of the Textile Association since 1940. Journal is devoted to articles and papers of practical interest to technicians of all segments of the textile industry which reaches to around 4600 textile professionals directly and has a readership of more than 23000 readers. Journal of the Textile Association is available online as an e-journal. Journal is being circulated to almost key decision makers in the textile industry across the Textile, Apparel & Fashion sectors and also Textile Educational and Research lnstitutes. To add value to our activities,  TAI has also launched the website:  www.textileassocationindia.org.

Diagonal Consulting (India)

Diagonal Consulting (India), a leading Strategic & Management Consulting firm specializes in Textile & Apparel Industry. Headed by Dr. P.R. Roy, a PhD from University of Manchester and the Former Group CEO of Arvind Mills Ltd., the firm and its associates integrate a range of expert knowledge through its wide experience and alliances globally. Some of the key services offered include Market Research, Project and Technology Management, Strategic Partnerships, Business Development and Organizing International Events.

Cheque/Draft to be issued in favour of “TAI WORLD TEXTILE CONFERENCE” RTGS/NEFT Details: A/c No. 60414113087, Account Type: Savings Bank Name: Bank of Maharashtra Branch: Mumbai Gadkari Chowk Dadar (16) IFSC Code: MAHB0000016 SWIFT CODE: MAHBINBBRRD

Contact Details:
The Textile Association (India) Central Office
702, Santosh Apartment, 7th Floor, Plot No.72-A,
Dr. M. B. Rout Road, Shivaji Park, Dadar (W), Mumbai-400 028.
Ph.: 022-35548619 Email: [email protected], www.textileassociationindia.org
President: Shri R.K. Vij Mob. 9999910119
Vice President & Conference Chairman: Shri T.L. Patel Mob. 9924852035
Hon. Gen. Secretary: Shri M.G. Patel Mob. 8000440618