Bharat Tex Connect | Curated by IFBEC | Khushboo How does a legacy brand from Rajasthan continue to captivate global apparel buyers after three decades? 🧵✨ In this engaging exchange at Bharat Tex, Khushboo from Om Kashi International shares how the Pushkar-based brand has spent 30 years pushing design boundaries in the textile sector. Showcasing a diverse range of premium fabrics—including modal, cotton, slub cotton, and polyester—they continue to deliver fresh, innovative patterns that keep buyers coming back year after year. Discover how Om Kashi International presents its latest collections to international buyers and leverages major industry expos to drive global business growth! 🌾🌍 @orangeotec @apparelmanufacturersofindia @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #BharatTexConnect #CuratedbyIFBEC #GlobalBusiness #SustainableTextiles #Decarbonization

Bharat Tex Connect | Curated by IFBEC | Mr. Manish Daga Can India become the ultimate "China Plus One" alternative for the global textile market? 🌾🌐 In this interview at Bharat Tex, Manish Daga, MD & Co-Founder of Cotton Guru (a legacy company serving the cotton value chain since 1903), breaks down what India needs to compete globally. He highlights the importance of creating a unified national cotton brand like 'Kasturi Cotton,' balancing rising MSP rates with market realities, expanding into technical textiles, and embedding practical sustainability into every stage of production. @orangeotec @apparelmanufacturersofindia @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #BharatTexConnect #CuratedbyIFBEC #GlobalBusiness #SustainableTextiles #Decarbonization

Bharat Tex Connect | Curated by IFBEC | Mr. Tarun Joshi How does India protect millions of cotton farmers from global market volatility? 🌾🇮🇳 In this interview, Tarun Joshi from the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) explains the critical role of Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations in stabilizing cotton prices and protecting farmers' livelihoods. He also shares CCI's long-term vision for digital empowerment and highlights how policy-driven traceability will position India as a global leader in high-quality, ethical cotton production. @orangeotec @apparelmanufacturersofindia @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #BharatTexConnect #CuratedbyIFBEC #GlobalBusiness #SustainableTextiles #Decarbonization

Bharat Tex Connect | Curated by IFBEC| Hardik Patel Is the global textile market finally moving away from synthetic polymers back toward natural, sustainable cotton? 🧵🌱 In this interview recorded at Bharat Tex 2026, Hardik Patel from Shivam Cotton Industries breaks down why sustainability is the ultimate survival strategy for the cotton market. Discover how manufacturers are maintaining fiber strength and minimizing contamination while capitalizing on a massive global shift away from synthetic materials. @orangeotec @apparelmanufacturersofindia @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #BharatTexConnect #CuratedbyIFBEC #GlobalBusiness #SustainableTextiles #Decarbonization

Bharat Tex Connect | Curated by IFBEC | Fernando Rati How is Brazil scaling its cotton trade while setting new benchmarks for sustainability? 🇧🇷🌱 In this interview recorded at Bharat Tex 2026, Fernando Rati from Cotton Brazil shares how building market confidence and transparency has driven massive success in export relationships. Discover how Brazilian farms leverage 90%+ rainfed cultivation, advanced crop-breeding programs for climate resilience, and full farm-to-consumer traceability to turn environmental challenges into a competitive edge. @orangeotec @apparelmanufacturersofindia @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #BharatTexConnect #CuratedbyIFBEC #GlobalBusiness #SustainableTextiles #Decarbonization

Bharat Tex Connect | Curated by IFBEC | Ms. Alison Ward How do we bridge the gap between field-level farming and global fashion transparency? 🌿👗 In this interview, Alison Ward shares how Cotton Connect is transforming sustainable agriculture across India. From training over 300,000 farmers in regenerative agriculture to connecting the equivalent of 2.6 billion garments via their TraceBale platform, discover how Cotton Connect is driving real supply chain transparency. Key Topics Covered: 🚜 Connecting Farms to Global Brands: How TraceBale tracks cotton right from the village level to the final garment. 🌿 The Shift to Regenerative Farming: Overcoming barriers, zero-input agriculture, and returning to natural fertilizers and pesticides. ☀️ Empowering Climate-Positive Partners: How climate change ambassadors and water-saving techniques help farmers mitigate extreme heat, unpredictable monsoons, and climate shifts. @orangeotec @apparelmanufacturersofindia @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #BharatTexConnect #CuratedbyIFBEC #GlobalBusiness #SustainableTextiles #Decarbonization

Bharat Tex Connect | Curated by IFBEC | Sharad Sarda Sharad Sarda from Mahalaxmi Tex Clothing Private Limited (Ichalkaranji) discusses how Indian manufacturers are replacing imported fabrics from China with high-quality, domestically made cotton blends and fashion fabrics. Discover how their end-to-end process—from yarn to fabric to garment—is driving export-ready fashion trends and low MOQ solutions at Bharat Tex. @orangeotec @apparelmanufacturersofindia @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #BharatTexConnect #CuratedbyIFBEC #GlobalBusiness #SustainableTextiles #Decarbonization

Bharat Tex Connect | Curated by IFBEC | Mr. Eric Trachtenberg "The biggest problem with traceability isn't technology—it's who pays for it." 🌾💰 In this exclusive interview from Bharat Tex, a representative from the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) breaks down key challenges and innovations facing global cotton. Discover how carbon credits, regenerative agriculture, and strategic positioning against synthetic alternatives can empower smallholder farmers while navigating strict international compliance standards. Key Discussion Points: • ICAC’s partnership with CITI in India to bring carbon payments to smallholder farmers • The true economics of traceability: Preventing small farmers from getting "frozen out" by digital compliance costs • Promoting natural cotton as a microplastic-fighting public good against cheap synthetic alternatives @orangeotec @apparelmanufacturersofindia @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #BharatTexConnect #CuratedbyIFBEC #GlobalBusiness #SustainableTextiles #Decarbonization

Bharat Tex Connect | Curated by IFBEC | Bimal Roy "Basic wear is the everyday requirement; fashion is temporary." 🌿🇪🇺 Visiting from Germany, textile expert Bimal Roy breaks down how technology, European market shifts, and evolving environmental standards are reshaping global apparel manufacturing. Discover how Indian suppliers are blending traditional craftsmanship with eco-friendly cotton blends to meet strict international sustainability goals for 2030 and beyond. Key Discussion Points: • Balancing fast-fashion speed with genuine environmental sustainability • The shift toward eco-friendly cotton blends matching European market demands • Why prioritizing durable, everyday basic wear beats chasing temporary trends @orangeotec @apparelmanufacturersofindia @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #BharatTexConnect #CuratedbyIFBEC #GlobalBusiness #SustainableTextiles #Decarbonization

Bharat Tex Connect | Curated by IFBEC | Tejas Patel Hear from Tejas Patel of Hans Trading and Mahashakti Textile Mills as he breaks down India's competitive edge in cotton, global buyer trends, and navigating price competition at Bharat Tex! 🧵🇮🇳 In this exclusive interview with IFBEC, Tejas Patel discusses why Indian cotton yarn remains the preferred choice over Chinese yarn for global buyers. He highlights key policy needs to boost polyester competitiveness, shares his experience connecting with international buyers from Peru, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Guatemala, and explains why trade platforms like Bharat Tex are vital for export growth. @orangeotec @apparelmanufacturersofindia @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #BharatTexConnect #CuratedbyIFBEC #GlobalBusiness #SustainableTextiles #Decarbonization

Bharat Tex Connect | Curated by IFBEC | Sourabh Inani Meet Sourabh Inani, Owner of Shree Radhakrishna Exports, as he shares insights on grey cloth manufacturing, innovative yarn blends, and adapting to fast-changing global fashion demands from the Ichalkaranji Pavilion at Bharat Tex! 🧵🏭🇮🇳 In this exclusive interview with IFBEC, Saurabh discusses how his company leverages 15 years of Airjet loom manufacturing to supply high-quality shirting and suiting grey fabric to top corporate and global brands. He breaks down emerging market shifts beyond pure cotton toward cost-effective, sustainable blends like Linen, Bamboo, and Liva Eco yarns. Discover his take on how rapidly changing fashion cycles are boosting textile consumption and how platforms like Bharat Tex are helping manufacturers expand their buyer network across regions. @orangeotec @apparelmanufacturersofindia @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @orangetec @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #BharatTexConnect #CuratedbyIFBEC #GlobalBusiness #SustainableTextiles #Decarbonization

Bharat Tex Connect | Curated by IFBEC | Ritesh Dodhia Meet Ritesh Dodhia from Dodhia Group as he shares how they are recycling PET bottles into high-end, value-added textile yarns! 🧵✨ In this interview, he discusses Dodhia Group's sustainable innovations creating cotton, linen, and Tussar looks from recycled materials, connecting directly with end-buyers at Bharat Tex, and supporting India’s vision for global textile export growth. @orangeotec @apparelmanufacturersofindia @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @orangetec @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #BharatTexConnect #CuratedbyIFBEC #GlobalBusiness #SustainableTextiles #Decarbonization