Apparel Sourcing Week 2024 (ASW 2024), the flagship event from Apparel Resources has opened to great fanfare and an amazing response. The two-day event, taking place at the Sheraton Grand Whitefield, Bengaluru is seeing industry experts, retailers, buyers and manufacturers from the apparel and textile industry in attendance. With the opening, the event is already seeing an abundance of visitors from the industry including buying houses, brands and manufacturers with this number expected to increase exponentially as the event goes on.
The premier event is providing opportunities for players in the industry to know about the latest trends and innovations, connect with like-minded professionals and industry leaders, discover new partnerships and business opportunities and get first-hand knowledge about the industry from the experts themselves.
ASW 2024 is bigger and better than ever, and promises to be an insightful journey into the ever-changing world of the apparel and textile industry. From the latest innovations in technology to experiences and insights from industry experts, there is something for everyone to immerse themselves in and gain valuable awareness and understanding of the processes and business of the industry.
More than 200 international exhibitors are presenting their most recent innovations to an anticipated audience of over 10,000 manufacturers, retailers, and designers during the event. In addition, more than 75 international suppliers of fabrics and accessories are present at the show, together with more than 125 leading clothing manufacturers from Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, and Sri Lanka. A dedicated Sustainability Zone is present at the event that showcases the industry’s dedication to environmental responsibility.
Over 25 conference sessions covering important subjects like retail, manufacturing, technology, sustainability, and sourcing are being held at the event. Numerous lectures, workshops, and open debates on topics like sustainability, the India-Bangladesh synergy, and the fashion metaverse will be beneficial to attendees.
Significant networking possibilities have been made possible by the event, which includes two networking lunches, an awards ceremony and an evening networking event.
Global companies including Gildan Activewear (Australia), Shin Shin Group (Bangladesh), Intertek (UK), and Indian textile behemoths like Reliance Industries Limited and Vardhman Textiles Ltd. are among the notable attendees. Leaders in the tech industry including Lectra, WFX, Adobe, Browzwear, and Tukatech are also present.
Notable speakers at the event include Ashwini Seth, founder of Dennison India; Kamalendu Sith, General Manager of Process Excellence and Digital Transformation at Gokaldas Exports Limited; Sankar Chatterjee, CEO of Decathlon Sports India; Peush Narang, Representative for India & Sri Lanka at Cotton Council International; Sandeep Das, CEO of Greater China and President of Global Softlines and Hardlines at Intertek; Sucharu Uppal, Joint President – Brands and Retail at Grasim Industries Limited ( Aditya Birla Group) and many more such vaunted names.
Reliance Brands, Zara, H&M, and other well-known Indian and international brands have participated in past ASW editions. With more than 25 years of experience in the business and a knack for planning textile-related events, Apparel Resources is still a crucial resource for networking and industry knowledge.
