As a Chairperson of the Asian Council on Textile and Garment, I am honored to address pertaining issues of Textile and Garment Industry of Asia Pacific Region. As a member of this community would like the Textile Industry to proactively work towards bridging gaps in this region, to improve Trade Relations in Asia Pacific region. Hence increasing Economic growth along with sustainability by reducing carbon footprint, shifting legislatively to renewable energy sources and increasing environmental protection.

Textile and Garment is the largest cornerstone of global commerce, weaving together fashion, functionality, and innovation. The market size of textile in Asia Region is US$ 391.20 billion and encompasses a diverse array of products, from clothing and accessories to industrial and technical textiles. The growth of this industry directly fuel with an increase in consumer spending in fashion accessories, rising of population, growing middle class, rising demand for clothing and home furnishing products, and technological advancements in the industry. China, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Australia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia etc. are giants of textile exports and hold significant position in global textile markets.

Asia Pacific Region has an edge in production/manufacturing of cost effective, skilled labor and traditional textile and garments, branding, pricing, distribution network and innovation to attract global brands to establish textile and garments units in Asia Pacific Region. . At present, the demand of sustainable and eco-friendly textiles and garments are rising in Asia and Pacific market, driven by growing environment awareness among consumers. E-Commerce and digital economy are transforming the distribution and retail landscape of textile and garment in Asia.

From the platform of Confederation of Asia Pacific Chamber of Commerce and Industry, I would like to invite all countries to participate in APTEXPO 2024 to be held on the next day of CACCI Council Meetings and Annual Conference in Singapore from 13^th November to 15^th November 2024. APTEXPO 2024 will serve as a global platform for industry leaders, stakeholders, and innovators to convene, share best practices, and explore solutions that will drive the region’s textile and apparel supply chain forward. This Expo will also provide an opportunity to explore untapped textile market of Asia Pacific particularly and global market generally.

In the forthcoming months, we will expand our activities for the promotion of trade in textile and garment industry in Asia Pacific region by organizing webinars, business opportunities conferences, matchmaking activities, participation in exhibition etc. We will try our level best for enhancing businessmen of textile and garments in Asia and Pacific. Together, we will enhance share of textile and garment in global production and exports.

Shareena Safdar Janjua