China, India can jointly work in apparels to win-win plan

China and India, which are presently keen competitors in the global apparels market, can cooperate in a win-win way by India using Chinese apparel machinery in a big way to further its own export effort.

China Sewing Machinery & Accessories (CSMA) president Tian Minyu said China produced 16.5 million sewing machines last year.

"With India emerging as the second largest garment-producing base, we want to be partners in progress. India can improve apparel production by opting for Chinese machines. We want both countries to complement each other's growth," he added.

Leading Chinese sewing machinery manufacturers will display their products between January 10 and 12 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre. This is the first ever exclusive Chinese apparel machinery trade show being held in India. The 'China Sewing Machinery & Accessories Show India 2008' is being organised jointly by CSMA and the Clothing Manufacturers' Association of India (CMAI).

Nearly 100 Chinese companies, including Feiyue, Typical, SGSB, Zoje, Jack, Tongyu, Founder, Takatori, Jinyum Laser, Xingdahao, North Phoenix and Chongqing Zero, will display apparel machinery, allied equipment and spare parts at the show.

"The Chinese companies will display their latest and extensive range of sewing, cutting, CAD ô CAM, laser, button attaching machine, embroidery software, finishing equipment, inspection, fusing equipment, quilting machines, pattern making system and garment accessories," said CMAI president Rahul Mehta.

He pointed out that Chinese apparel machinery are priced 60 per cent less when compared to its Japanese counterpart. "They are equally reliable and of high quality. China is the leader in sewing machinery manufacturing and has already garnered 70 per cent of the Indian market share," he added.

According to Mehta, the show will help the Indian apparel industry in modernising production facilities. "Indian apparel exporters are in trouble because of the rising rupee. However, exports account for 50 per cent of the total apparel produced in India. The domestic apparel market is expanding rapidly. The exporters can upgrade their plants and reduce the operational cost for better margins," he said.