#Associations

2023-12-21

Wazir Advisors Private, Rheiazymes and Décor join ITMF as corporate member

In December 2023, the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) announced three more new members: Wazir Advisors Private from India, Rheiazymes from Switzerland and Décor from China. All three join the ITMF as Corporate Members.

Wazir Advisors as Corporate Member

Wazir Advisors is a global management consulting firm based out of India offering well-researched and thoroughly analysed strategic solutions, followed by turnkey implementations, joint ventures and merger & acquisitions in the textile, garment, technical textiles and retail & consumer goods industries. They work with their clients in business transformation to accelerate growth and enhance profitability. By forging cross-border alliances to tap global markets or by bringing the world’s best expertise, business ideas, and brands to the Indian market, they strive to combine the best of both of these worlds.

Mr. Christian Schindler, Director General of ITMF, stated that “the knowledge base of ITMF is further strengthened by Wazir Advisors joining the Federation. Wazir Advisors is providing additional expertise as a recognized consultancy in the global textile, garment, technical textiles and retail industry & consumer goods. With their insights and network, they enrich the membership. Wazir will benefit from a unique international platform of high-level executives in a non-competitive environment that are spanning from fiber producers to retailers.”

Mr. Prashant Agarwal, Joint Managing Director, pointed out that “the decision to join ITMF was easy after having attended the ITMF Annual Conferences. This conference is unique as it is bringing together high-level industry people from around the world who discuss trends, exchange opinions and best practices and build international networks. The ITMF data that is accessible to members is also very helpful to fully grasp the evolution on a global scale”

For more information about Wazir Advisors go to https://www.wazir.in

Rheiazymes AG (Switzerland) as Corporate Member

With its proprietary molecular bio recycling technology, Rheiazymes provides biotech solutions for recycling of functional fabrics. Rheiazymes’ first industry application, YARN-TO-YARN® is a commitment to closing the recycling gap for synthetic yarn blends and functional textiles, through using natural enzymes.

Mr. Christian Schindler, Director General of ITMF, stated that “it is important to welcome start-up companies like Rheiazymes as new members of ITMF as they bring new innovative ideas on how urgent challenges in the textile value chain could be solved. Recycling is a very important area where the industry is still looking for additional solutions that can be scaled up. Bringing well-established and forward-looking companies together with start-ups like Rheiazymes that are developing new solutions for pressing problems is an important function of ITMF. Only together and in a cooperative manner is it possible to develop sustainable and commercially viable solutions. Rheiazymes is working on groundbreaking solutions that are needed to transform our industry.”

Ms. Sandra Grimmer, CEO & Co-Founder, pointed out that “winning the ITMF Start-up Award 2023 increased our visibility on an international level and provided us with additional access to the global textile value chain. Seeing the concrete needs of the industry around the world when it comes to recycling and identifying the value-added of our solutions, is critical for our work. ITMF offers a unique international platform to engage with the global value chain.”

For more information about Rheiazymes AG go to

https://www.rheiazymes.com and https://yarn-to-yarn.org/.

Décor (Suzhou) Co., Ltd (China) as Corporate Member

Décor is a global full-service apparel design and manufacturing company with award-winning sustainability practices, innovative supply chain and expert merchandising, trend, and marketing capabilities.

Mr. Christian Schindler, Director General of ITMF, stated that “Décor as a global full-service apparel design and manufacturing company is further strengthening ITMF’s network.

By becoming a Corporate Member of the Federation, Décor joins a unique platform that comprises companies from fibre to apparel and home textile producers. In today’s interwoven world understanding the entire global supply chain is key for success. ITMF is delighted to welcome Décor which is providing additional insights in the global textile industry with their network that stretches across all major textile producing continents.”

Mr. Michael Cai, Director Operations & Supply Chain of Décor, stressed that “the reasons for Décor to join ITMF are manyfold. First, ITMF offers a wide range of important information in the form of statistics, reports, and surveys. Second, it offers an international industry platform with members from all relevant segments of the textile value chain. Third, ITMF is engaging in several multi-stakeholder initiatives representing the entire textile manufacturing industry. ITMF is offering a unique international forum by and for the global textile value chain. As we strive to be part of the leading force to drive positive impact both socially and environmentally, we feel it is critical for us to engage and collaborate with the other stakeholders in the industry.”

For more information about Décor go to

https://www.decorglobalinc.com

Results of the 38th ITMF Global Textile Industry Survey

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SIMTA joins ITMF as Corporate Member

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