Apparel Trade Associations

Women fashion clothing is one of the vital the ever increasing apparel & textile industry. World's leading trade associations see to its constant growth & these are well mentioned below with their respective descriptions, mailing addresses & web site references.

INDIA

The Apparel Export Promotion Council
AEPC has been entrusted with responsibilities to monitor the growing garment exports quotas as well promote the export of ready made garments from India. Constant organization of meetings between buyer-seller, leading trade delegations to potential markets globally & others actively participating in specialised international fairs are some of the few vital activities undertaken by the organization.

Contact: Apparel House, Institutional Area Sector-44,
Gurgaon-122003, Haryana
Tel: 0124-2708000-3
Fax: 0124-2708004

Indian Silk Export Promotion Council
The council is the only agency in India meant for promoting Indian silk exports world over. Approx 1200 silk exporters are its active members who get easy access to the vital silk related informations & business related contacts. Buyer-seller even get an opportunity to meet at one single large platform created specifically by the council for silk products.

Contact: 62,Mittal Chambers, Nariman Point, Mumbai,
Maharashtra 400021

CMAI : The Clothing Manufacturers' Association of India
CMAI is India's oldest association representing the wide Indian apparel industry including manufacturers, exporters & retailers. With its branch in all the major cities of India as Pune, Bangalore, New Delhi, the association boasts of some 20,000 manufacturers and retailers.

Contact: 902, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road,
Mumbai- 400 026
Tel: 23538245, 23538989, 23525168
Fax: 23515908

Cotton Textile Export Promotion Council
TEXPROCIL basically looks after the Indian export promotion of cotton fabrics, cotton yarn and cotton made-ups. The Indian cotton industry's growth is constantly kept under scrutiny & activities vital vital for Indian cotton industry's growth are as well held. Market studies, trade inquiries circulation, active participation in exhibitions etc. are all carried out considered important for the concerned people.

Contact: 5th Floor, Engineering Center, 9 Mathew Road,
Mumbai - 400004
Tel: +91-22-23632910 to 23632913
Fax: +91-22-23632914

Handloom Export Promotion Council
HEPC boosts the export of the Indian handloom sector. Constant organizing of fairs/ exhibitions/ seminars/ buyer seller meets etc. are held which is considered beneficial for the concerned sector. With Government backing, the nodal agency is surely making progress.

Contact: 34 (Old No. 18), Cathedral Garden Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034,
Tel: 91-44-28278879/28276043
Fax: 91-44-28271761

The Synthetic Rayon Textile Export Promotion Council
SRTEPC, an apex organization set up by the Indian Government, deals with the export promotion of Indian synthetic & rayon textile products. With approx 52 years of experience, having nearly 3000 dedicated member exporters. It even caters to its overseas buyers & maintains the cordial rapport for a profitable business relationship with Indian exporters.

Contact: Resham Bhavan, 78, Veer Nariman Road,
Mumbai - 400020,
Tel: (91-22) 2204 8797, 2204 8690
Fax: (91-22) 2204 8358, 2281 0091

USA

The International Textile & Apparel Association, Inc.
ITAA is an educational association for apparel & textile associated professionals where high class scholars, educators, and students figure in the members' list. The organization was primarily set up with the motive of imparting updated textile knowledge & offering of an open forum for interchange of ideas to the members.

Contact: 6060 Sunrise Vista Dr., Suite 1300, Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Tel: 916-723-1628
Fax: 719-488-3716

SWITZERLAND

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation
ITMF is a reputed organization globally for its dedication towards its members in the world’s textile industries. Latest market surveys, studies & researches & publications through annual conferences & other events keep the members up to date.

Contact: Wiedingstrasse 9, CH-8055, Zürich
Tel: +41-44 283 63 80
Fax: +41-44 283 63 89