The India Fashion Tex 2023-Reverse Buyer Seller Meet (RBSM), jointly organized by the Wool & Woolens Export Promotion Council (WWEPC) and Powerloom Development & Export Promotion Council (PDEXCIL), concluded successfully at Hotel Ashok in New Delhi.
The three-day fashion exhibition was attended by over 1000 buyers from 30 countries, including the US, UK, EU, Japan, Vietnam, Middle East, and Sri Lanka. The event saw more than 100 exhibitors and buying houses from India, such as Lux Industries Ltd, Juba Sons, and Neeraj Arts & Crafts, alongside international brands like Puma, Ikea, and Adidas.
Compared to the previous two editions, this year's event saw an increase in footfall, with over 3500 visitors attending the exhibition over three days. Special attention was given to exhibitors from Jammu and Kashmir promoting Pashmina shawls and scarves. The highlight of the event was the fashion show, which featured various woolen Indian and Western apparel, including Pashmina shawls, stoles, scarves, mufflers, kurtis, blazers, and caps crafted by Indian weavers and artisans.
Established by the Central Government in 1964, the Wool & Woollens Export Promotion Council (WWEPC) supports, protects, maintains, increases, and promotes the export of Wool & Woollen Products and Acrylic Knitwear.
The Powerloom Development & Export Promotion Council (PDEXCIL) was set up by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India in 1995. The Council promotes, supports, develops, advances, and increases power looms and the export of powerloom fabrics and made-ups thereof.
