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First edition of Wool Conclave kicks off in Delhi

Published
Nov 30, 2016

The first edition of Wool Conclave was flagged off in the capital Delhi by The Woolmark Company and India Fashion Forum (IFF). Wool conclave will focus on the potential of wool as luxurious and natural fibre for fashion and lifestyle sector.

Wool conclave will focus on the potential of wool as luxurious and natural fibre for fashion and lifestyle sector


The Woolmark company's 'Grown in Australia, Made in India' initiative was in the spotlight at the event as the global authority on wool joined forces with IFF to host a seminar attracting the likes of dignitaries like Australian Deputy High Commissioner Chris Elstoft as well as India's leading retailers and manufactures.

Talking about the importance of wool, Elstoft said it can prove to be a great opportunity for India and Australia to work together to mutually support wool.

"The conclave focuses on complete fiber to fashion story. It's a story about how Australian Merino wool can be transformed into garments here in India," he said.
 
The first session kicked off with leading Indian designer Ritu Kumar sharing her thoughts on how Indian art and craft and its journey globally.

Some of the other Industry leaders like Janne Einola, CEO and Country Head of H&M India, and Ram Bhatnagar, Vice President of Raymond Textiles, also chaired discussions on the key drivers of wool growth volumes, the wool market in India and Wool's communication strategy.
 

 

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