Proceedings Report on

“11th International & 69th All India Textile Conference”

Date: 20th – 21st December, 2013 Venue: Hotel Gateway (TAJ), Surat

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................................................... 2

About the Conference .......................................................................................................................................... 3

Day 1 – 20thDecember, 2013 ................................................................................................ 3

Inaugural Ceremony ............................................................................................................................................ 3

List of Dignitaries ........................................................................................................................................... 3

Welcome Address by Mr. Girishchanda Bhat; President, TAI South Gujarat Unit.................................... 4

Address by Mr. Rajanikant Bachkaniwala; Vice President, Man Made Textile Research Association ..... 4

Address by Mr. D.R. Mehta; National President, TAI ................................................................................. 4

Awards Presented ........................................................................................................................................... 5

Address by Mr. Hrishikesh Mafatlal; Chairman, Mafatlal Industries Ltd. ................................................. 5

Session 1: “Present Scenario of Textiles” ........................................................................................................... 6

Session 2: “Technology in Aid of Modernization” ............................................................................................. 6

Session 3: “Advance in Textile Processes” ......................................................................................................... 7

Day 2 – 21st December, 2013 ................................................................................................ 7

Session 4: “Innovations in Textile Materials” .................................................................................................... 7

Session 5: “Value Addition in Textiles” .............................................................................................................. 7

Session 6: “Textiles in Asian Countries” ............................................................................................................ 8

Way Forward ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

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About the Conference

The Indian economy as well as the earning from exports is highly influenced by the textile industry. India

is considered to be the second largest producer of textile across the globe. Indian textile industry is the

second largest provider of employment after agriculture and provides direct employment to over 35

million people. Current scenario suggests that any development in the textile industry will directly

reflect onto the Indian economy.

To celebrate its Platinum Jubilee, the Textile Association (India) – South Gujarat Unit organized “11th

International & 69th All India Textile Conference” on 20th and 21st December, 2013 at the Taj Gateway

Hotel, Surat. The conference focused on the theme - “Indian Textiles – Global Prospects and

Perceptions”. Top experts from Textile and Apparel sectors from all over the country gathered to share

their valuable knowledge. In the event, learned technocrats from across the globe shared their

experience and knowledge about the emerging machineries, technologies and products with high

growth potentials in global textile markets. The event observed participation from more than 600

delegates both from India and across the world.

Day 1 – 20thDecember, 2013

Inaugural Ceremony

The “11th International & 69th All India Textile Conference” was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Mr.

Hrishikesh Mafatlal; Chairman, Mafatlal Industries Ltd. along with various other eminent leaders,

industrialists, academicians and government officials.

List of Dignitaries Name Organization Designation

Mr. Hrishikesh Mafatlal Mafatlal Industries Ltd. Chairman

Mr. Praful Shah Garden Silk Mills Ltd. Chairman and Managing Director

Mr. K.D. Sanghvi The Textile Association (India) Chairman

Mr. D.R. Mehta The Textile Association (India) National President

Mr. Girishchandra Bhatt TAI South Gujarat Unit President

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Dr. P.A. Khatwani

Dept. of Textile Technology

Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology (SCET)

Professor & Head

Mr. Rajanikant Bachkaniwala

Man Made Textile Research Association

Vice President

Dr. Anil Gupta The Textile Association (India) National Vice-President

Mr. V.D. Zope The Textile Association (India) Hon’ble General Secretary

Mr. Virendra Jariwala TAI South Gujarat Unit Hon’ble Secretary

Welcome Address by Mr. Girishchanda Bhat; President, TAI South Gujarat Unit Mr. Girishchanda Bhatt welcomed all the dignataries on the dias as well as participants across the world

and addressed that the event is aimed to provide a strong platform for the expets in the textile industry

to share the knowledge, experience and vision for the betterment of textile industry in India.

Address by Mr. Rajanikant Bachkaniwala; Vice President, Man Made Textile Research Association Mr. Rajanikant Bachkaniwala provided a brief introduction to the Textile Association, India (TAI) and said

that TAI is one of the largest national body among other several professionals of textile in India. On the

occasion of Platinum Jubilee, TAI is geared up to spread it arms and embrace new opportunities.

Address by Mr. D.R. Mehta; National President, TAI Mr. D. R. Mehta gave a brief introduction of TAI activities, current industry scenario and global economy.

He informed that Indian textile industry is the backbone of the economy and contributed about 14

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percent to industrial production, 4 percent to the country’s GDP and 12 percent to the country s export

earnings in 2011. Indian textile industry is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 11 percent

between 2011 and 2020 to touch USD 140 billion.

Awards Presented Eminent people were presented with awards to commemorate their outstanding contribution, service

and achievements in the textile sector.

Name Unit/ Person’s Name Designation Organization

Service Gold Medal Mr. K. J. Patel Trustee Member TAI Ahmedabad Unit

Unit Level Service Memento Mr. R.R. Mehta Jt. Hon. Secretary TAI Mumbai Unit

Service Memento Mr. A.D. Patel Hon. Secretary TAI Mumbai Unit

Best Unit Trophy NA NA TAI Delhi Unit

Textile Association (India) conferred Honorary Membership to Mr. Praffulchandra Shah, Chairman,

Garden Silk Mills Ltd. for his contribution to the Indian Textile Industry. Textile Association (India)

conferred Honorary F.T.A (Fellowship of the Textile Association) to Prof. G.K. Tyagi, Principal, Director at

MLV Govt. Textile & Engineering College, Bhilwara.

Following the award presentation, Mr. Hrishikesh Mafatlal, Chief Guest, released first edition of the

book “Textiles and Environment”.

Address by Mr. Hrishikesh Mafatlal; Chairman, Mafatlal Industries Ltd.

Mr. Hrishikesh Mafatlal shared an overeview of

the industry. In his address, he reiterated that

India remains at the forefront in textiles. Key

factors for contributing to this are innovation,

eco-friendliness, social compliance, skill

development and R&D. In view of various facets

of the developments, he mentioned that

technology is the key factor for growth. He

pointed out that another important aspect of the

growth towards excellence is sustainability

factor, which is achieved through the recycling.

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The 2 day conference had 6 sessions in which 14 Papers and 4 Panel Discussions were presented by

eminent speakers from India & abroad. The topics of each of the session are as follows:

Session 1: “Present Scenario of Textiles”

Topic Key Persons Designation Organization

Global Textiles - Present Scenario Mr. Arvind Sinha Chief Advisor & CEO Business Advisors Group, Global Sourcing Company

Indian Textiles - A Way Ahead Mr. Navdeep Singh Sodhi

Partner Gherzi Textil Organization, Switzerland

Panel Discussion: “Indian Textiles - A Step Forward”

Mr. Ashish Dhir (Moderator)

Founder & Director Wisedge Consulting Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Avinash Mayekar Managing Director Suvin Advisors Pvt. Ltd

Mr. Manish Pratap Daga

MD PRD Cotton Group Company

Mr. Chetan Contractor

Chairman Detox Corporation Pvt. Ltd.

Session 2: “Technology in Aid of Modernization”

Topic Key Persons Designation Organization

Modernization of Indian Texturizing Industry with Energy Efficient Autodoff eAFK Machines

Mr. D. Ghosh General Manager, Sales

Oerlikon Barmag Division

Warp Knitting – A Revolutionary Fabric Conversion Concept

Mr. K.G. Shewale General Manager, Warp & Circular Knitting

A.T.E. Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.

Panel Discussion: “Selection of Machinery for Different End Use Applications”

Mr. Avinash Mayekar (Moderator)

Managing Director Suvin Advisors Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Nitin Bavkar Director Dornier Machinery India Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Arun Nag Vice Precident (Operations)

Ginni Filaments

Mr. Nirav Naik Production Manager Virat Industries

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Session 3: “Advance in Textile Processes”

Topic Key Persons Designation Organization

Textile Speciality Chemicals: Global Prospects & Perceptions

Mr. Anil R. Mehra Managing Director Rajvin Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.

Innovations in Textiles for Footprint Reduction

Dr. S.Y. Kamat Vice President Kothari InfoTech Limited (KITL)

Sustainable Textile Processing Concepts - Are we ready for 2020?

Dr. Christian Schumacher

Head, Technical Marketing & Innovations

Colortex Ind. Ltd.

Day 2 – 21st December, 2013

Session 4: “Innovations in Textile Materials”

Topic Key Persons Designation Organization

Innovations for Growth – Lead Surat

Mr. J. Raghunath Business Head (Polyester Textile Yarn)

Reliance Industries Ltd.

Importance of Compliance in Textile Exports

Mr. Sumit Gupta India Representative Global Organic Textile Standard

Panel Discussion: “Weaving Technology–For Different Materials”

Mr. S. Tandon (Moderator)

CEO Standon Consulting

Mr. N.K. Brahmachari MD Amritlaxmi Group

Mr. Chetan Londhe Vice President, Sales Picanol Group

Mr. Makarand Madihalli

Senior Representative

ITEMA Weaving

Session 5: “Value Addition in Textiles”

Topic Key Persons Designation Organization

Global Garment Industry – Overview and New Opportunities

Mr. Ashesh Dhir Founder & Director Wisedge Consulting Pvt. Ltd.

Technical Textiles Dr. G.J. Kazi Consulting Physician Surat

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Panel Discussion – Trends in Value Addition in Textiles

Mr. Prashant Agarwal (Moderator)

Co-Founder & Jt. Managing Director

Wazir Advisors

Prof. P.B. Jhala Advisor Plasma Textile Applications, FCIPT Institute for Plasma Research

Mr. Parimal Vakharia Digital Printing Juhilene Fibres

Mr. Jignesh Shah Director Embroidery Control Systems Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Pratik Bachkaniwala

Co-opted Member The Textile Association (India)

Session 6: “Textiles in Asian Countries”

Topic Key Persons Designation Organization

Doing Business with China Mr. Arvind Sinha Advisor & CEO Business Advisors Group, Global Sourcing Company

Impact on Currency Fluctuation Mr. V. Rajgopal Consultant

Way Forward

Textile processes can be evolved with the help of energy efficient technologies to tap maximum

benefit at optimum costs

For the protection of environment, eco friendly textiles should be promoted

The training centres can be developed in a manner to provide training for different skills of apparel

production

The low labour cost per hour can be leveraged in nations’s benefit to reach new frontiers in textile industry