Textile Industry Adapting to the Changing Dynamics

Textiles and apparel industry in India is one of the largest employers in the country providing direct employment to millions of people in allied industries. As the fashion industry grows and e-commerce platforms have become more popular, startups have given the market growth a shot in the arm. Noticing its progress, we have focused on it in this special issue. The cover story of this issue features Lost Caves which is the sister company of Ankit Texo Innovations Pvt Ltd (ATIPL). AITPL has carved a niche for itself as a world class manufacturer and supplier of a wide range of fabrics and readymade garments, leveraging 50 years of unparalleled experience. Throughout the journey, ATIPL has ensured that no tradeoffs are made in terms of quality, timely delivery, and excellent customer care. ATIPL's success is supported by several honors and recognition, including the top 100 SMEs of India Awards from the Government of India and Lost Caves being honored globally with the 'Quality Excellence Award' at the International Achievers Summit, 2017 in the UAE. The issue also contains a story on Kragbuzz which is one of the few international sports brands that manufactures customized clothing, headwear and bags in-house. Approved by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the company is now under the top-thirty manufacturers’ list in the whole world for cricket clothing. Reading on you will find more such stories.

In addition, the issue also acquaints you with the other top startups in this domain. After studying the industry landscape in-depth, we have zeroed in on the top 10 startups that have excelled in this field with their meticulous approach. Having proven their dedication to efficiency in order to meet the customer expectations in an end-to-end manner, these companies have stood out from the crowd.

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