It was a great pleasure for Kushal Network of Textile (KNOT) to conceive and host a half day seminar on “Transformation in Textile World” on 15th July 2023. The supporters of the seminar was Kushal Textile Institute (KTI) (A trusted name for synthetic textiles).
The seminar created history in Surat as a first of its kind in many ways like Theme of Seminar, Age group of delegation, Organizational Body etc. The object of seminar was to give an eye view of ITMA-2023 to the members of KNOT & KTI.
Kushal Network Of Textile “KNOT”, an organization of entrepreneurs and professionals associated with Textile, was established in 2009. KNOT aims to boost confidence of textile entrepreneurs of Surat, by developing skills among them with knowledge of latest technologies and business trends. Nearly 100 delegates with average age of 35 years and 90 % of delegation below 45 years attended the seminar.
The Theme of the seminar was “Transformation in Textile World” which was An eye view of ITMA – 2023 @ Milan, Italy and observations of KNOT Members with reference to the weaving industry of Surat. Total 5 – presentations by different speakers was done.
Mr. Minesh Adhvaryu – Chairman (KNOT association) and Director (Kushal Textile Institute) gave welcome speech for Chief Guest, Invitees and Delegate.
Mr. Tarun Chashmawala – President (KNOT association) spoke on “About Seminar” and also gave introduction of Chief Guest.
Mr. Kishorebhai Mahadevwala of M/s Rima Machines Pvt. Ltd., formerly known as JC Machines was the Chief Guest of the event. He delivered very inspirational speech to august gathering.
Mr. Keyur Smart, a well-known textile consultant of Surat presented paper on “Value addition in weaving, knitting & embroidery industry”. He explained importance of designing in all these sectors. Also pointed out the coming challenges and developments required in Surat industry.
Mr. Minesh Adhvaryu – Director, Kushal Textile Institute presented paper on “New Developments in Weaving Industry”. He explained the modern technology with detail description of Rapier and Air-jet weaving machines which were presented for the first time at ITMA-2023 by different companies.
Mr. Karan Chevli – A young entrepreneur of very reputed group “Anil Dyeing & Rajni Processor” presented paper on “Developments in Processing Industry”. He covered especially printing area and talked more about digital printing. He showed threat of new technologies to conventional practice.
Mr. Hemal Shah – A serial entrepreneur presented a paper on “Economic scenario & trend which is coming in textile industry & business”. He explained about the volume of investment required to run industry successfully. Also talked on environment saving needs which are now becoming prime need at every place. Future will be based on this and industry will have to take production accordingly. Also talked about rapid change in productions, fashions and technologies.
Mr. Kushal Adhvaryu – Director of M/s DigiEn Infosoft LLP – presented a paper on “Developments of digitisation in the industry”. He covered every area of industry right from production line to management to marketing. He explained in detail the benefits of AI and Machine Learning used by different companies and concluded that in very few years this all things will be commanding over industry. He talked about the Start-up Valley kept in the ITMA-2023. Tremendous changes are coming in textile world by incorporating digitisation.
Mr. Anishbhai Vakil – a well known technocrat of processing industry gave important tips of processing industry and Mr. Hasmukhbhai Shah – a very reputed name of vapi industry also gave motivational thoughts.
Finally Mr. Bhavesh Patel, Vice-president of KNOT association delivered Vote of Thanks.
