India is the second-largest manufacturer of textiles and apparel in the world.

Indian textile and apparel market is estimated at US$ 142 Bn., 74% of which is domestic consumption while exports constitute the rest 26%.

The sector in India has been growing in double digits for the last many years despite global uncertainties and demand slowdown.As a sector specialist consultant, Wazir Advisors has been an active participant in the evolution of sector as an advisor, a thought leader and an implementation partner.

Looking at the macroeconomic factors and emerging trends, we believe that the real growth phase of industry is about to start.

Our bullish thoughts are rooted in a few fundamental reasons which are somewhat unique to India.

In the following narrative, we explain why India is poised to be the powerhouse for textile and apparel manufacturing, exports and consumption in the near future.

The pandemic coronavirus is giving rise to an economic slowdown along with immense human grief.

The global outbreak has affected many businesses and is creating havoc in the garment industry as well.

The spread of the virus is bound to have serious implications and companies have started feeling the impact with store closures and uncertainty in orders.

The garment industry will witness certain changes in the post-pandemic phase.Some of the key trends and impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the global garment industry.

"Excellent firms don't believe in excellence - only in constant improvement and constant change" – Tom PetersWastra start-up and re-engineering services are modular in nature and could be scaled down into service modules that tune-up your garment factory and give it the specific advantage needed.

Our tailored modules are suitable for garment factories regardless of size, location or product.

Our vast exposure to various garment companies over the years have helped us identify 7 most common mistakes in a garment factory.

If you notice similar mistakes in your garment factory set-up and want to tackle them one by one then our modules are just right for you.

Our team of experienced garment factory consultants help investors to realize their garment manufacturing business ideas in a most efficient manner

Textile & apparel manufacturing industry in India covers almost the entirety of the country, with each region traditionally manufacturing unique products.

From the Knitwear Capital “Tiruppur” in the South to the sweater hub “Ludhiana” in the North and the Denim hub of Ahmedabad in the West, these clusters have been manufacturing these products for decades now.

However, recent years have seen a dispersal of the manufacturing clusters across the country due to organic and inorganic factors.

On one hand, clusters such as Surat have grown organically for textiles, on the other hand, some clusters such as Jharkhand are growing because of the continued efforts and support by the state government.

An investor who wishes to set up a modern garment factory in India needs to critically examine manufacturing location since a variety of factors contribute to the profitability of the business with the location being one of the most important ones.To state an example, an investor may find a state lucrative to establish a garment manufacturing unit because of the low wages or wage subsidy being provided by the government, however, after thorough analysis, he may find that due to dominance of other manufacturing industries in the region, the sustainability of the business may be in question.

This article highlights some of the important factors that must be evaluated while selecting the location for establishing a garment factory in India.

Global sourcing patterns suggest that bulk buyers, i.e.

ZARAs, H, Li& Fungs, PVHs and Walmarts of the world are slowly shifting their sourcing to cost-competitive manufacturing locations including Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar while gradually reducing sourcing from China.

The adaptability of manufacturers, low manufacturing costs and tariff benefits in these countries have been the prime reasons for their recent success.

However, what these trends fail to reveal is the level of control these brands have over the way their products are being manufactured in these new destinations.

In fact, the garment manufacturing companies in these countries need to be commended for creating infrastructure suitable enough to comply with the needs of international buyers.

"Old ways won't open new doors" – AnonymousThe key success factor for garment manufacturing today is not low costs.

In a scenario where manpower cost is certain to increase every year and inputs are not getting cheaper, the sole differentiating factor for the garment manufacturing is overall competitiveness, which includes price, quality, timeliness, service as well as sustainability.

China, the largest garment manufacturer, is the shining example of competitiveness in the business despite having 4 times higher wages than India and no zero-duty access to the US or EU.

Wastra is the best garment factory consultant that helps investors in complete implementation process from project report preparation to commercial production

With increasing global competition, one of the key factors affecting the growth of the garment industry in India is the lower efficiency level.

Indian garment factory productivity levels are relatively low when compared to countries such as Turkey, China, and Bangladesh.

One of the major reasons responsible for lower efficiency is that Indian garment factories generally have orders of shorter runs, which results in multiple and frequent style changeovers.

List of useful resources for investors to make the right decision to set up or scale up garment manufacturing unit Includes a ballpark project number calculator

We have worked with several new and existing investors over the years We help them implement their manufacturing business ideas in the garment industry 

Wastra start-up assistance is designed especially for the first time investor who wants to stand out and set up an efficient garment manufacturing factory

 Global pandemics are historically seen as game-changers to various industries.

Such a crisis brings in new trends, paving way for transformations in the industries to align with the changing times.

Fashion is one such industry that is no exception and has always been influenced by pandemics.

From the first world war to Spanish influenza to the second world war, the fashion industry was influenced by every historic event in different ways.

Covid-19 is one such crisis that has prompted both the consumers and the fashion industry to pause and rethink about their actions.

The crisis has already ushered the global economy into a recession and will be poised to leave its mark on how consumers live, how they spend their money, and even how they dress.

Wastra publications cover the analysis of manufacturing ideas in garment industry including how to set up a garment factory, opportunities, insights and trends

This page has Wastra success stories for establishing efficient garment manufacturing factories and improve the existing ones as a garment factory consultant 

Our approach to set up engineered garment factory rests on following 4 pillars Organisation, Technology, Infrastructure and ProcessesKey Features of Wastra Engineered Garment FactoryMan-to-Machine Ratio (MMR) of 2.0 or lessIndividual operator efficiency of up to 40% within 6 weeks trainingHigh performance layout saving approx.

20% space compared to conventional layoutMaximum usage of low cost automates and work-aids99% cut-to-ship ratio for standard productsQuick changeover for flexibility in product mixApprox.

50% lower inventory by use of lean manufacturing toolsAn effective MIS that captures right information at the right time for decision makingFully compliant with Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) normsLine efficiency of 55 to 60% within a year