The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) organized a seminar on April 3, 2024 at Seminar Hall-A at Sarsana in Surat focusing on the topic, ‘Garment Technology, Quality, and Productivity.’ The event aimed to guide the city’s entrepreneurs on how to enter and thrive in the garment industry.
Madhu Kapoor, Managing Director-Apparel and Leather Technics; Trustee, ALT Training College Foundation, Bengaluru and keynote speaker at the event, provided attendees valuable information on setting up garment factories and improving product quality and efficiency.
Kapoor further highlighted on the importance of raw material inspection and fabric evaluation, and also introduced modern technologies like auto-cutting, which can lead to cost savings of up to 7 per cent. Maintaining high standards of quality and productivity is essential for success in the apparel industry, he emphasized.
The textile and garment sector offers substantial employment opportunities, Kapoor pointed out. Entrepreneurs can start small with limited machinery and scale operations as they gain experience. The seminar also provided detailed information on essential machinery used in garment manufacturing, including manual laying and cutting machines, automatic and laser cutting systems, sewing, and finishing equipment.
Vijay Mevawala, President, SGCCI, emphasized on the significant growth potential in Surat's garment sector, citing the city's strong textile base, technological support, and available workforce. He encouraged textile industrialists to manufacture garments locally for export and emphasized on the importance of investing in skill development to address the shortage of skilled labor.
The seminar was moderated by Nikhil Madrasi, Vice President, SGCCI while convenor Ritu Shah introduced the keynote speaker. The interactive session also discussed about the various aspects involved in starting and managing garment factories.
The seminar served as a crucial platform for Surat's business community to explore opportunities in the apparel sector and take informed steps toward establishing successful garment businesses.
