Apparel exporters targeting Russian apparel market

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SME Times News Bureau | 20 Sep, 2012
Apex body of apparel exports, Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) is targeting the Russian apparel market through participating in one of the largest apparel fair of CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) region 'Fashion Industry International Fair', (FIIF) Saint Petersburg, Russia from 11th to 14th October.

'Fashion Industry International Fair - 2012' is one of the largest and most significant events for the clothing industry professionals in Russia. With over 300 exhibitors of Ready Made Garments, Knitwear, Underwear and hosiery, Leather and fur coats, Textiles, Shoes and bags, Equipment, Fittings and accessories to attract over 15,000 visitors from all over the Russia and overseas.

"This event is the right place for international manufacturers, suppliers and trade delegations to converge with buyers, retailers, dealers and distributors from across the region," said AEPC in a press statement.

Dr. A Sakthivel Chairman AEPC, on the participation commented that, "FASHION INDUSTRY aims to create the best conditions for one's presentation of made garments, exchange of professional experience in the sector of technologies and professional business organization, establishment of new contacts and concluding treaties with them, marketing research and research of one's goods comprehensiveness."

"Saint Petersburg, Russia has 1400 middle and 44 large fashion garment companies. There are around 11000 fashion retail companies over 80 large trade centers. Over 60 percent fashion cloth turnover is for multi brand retail. Therefore, it's a huge opportunity business wise." It has participants from all over the world. Manufacturers, exporters, traders dealing in garments and other verticals of textiles can exhibit their products in fashion industry, he added.