Intertek Participates in SourceZoneFair 2010

Intertek, a leading international provider of quality and safety solutions, is participating in the SourceZoneFair, 2010, the singular sourcing event for the apparel sector in India. SourceZoneFair 2010 takes place November 22-24, at Apparel House, offering exhibitors like Intertek the opportunity to interact and trade with thousands of top buyers and decision takers at one place.

“Today’s savvy consumers look beyond price when purchasing apparel for themselves and their families, they are increasingly looking to invest in high-quality items that will stand the test of time.

For apparel manufacturers and retailers, having a trusted brand with loyal consumers making repeat purchases is essential to achieving success in the highly competitive apparel business. In order to produce reliable, high-quality products that loyal consumers expect, you need a trusted partner to conduct quality testing, inspection and certification. Intertek offers apparel testing services for all categories of clothing” says Mr. Dilip Gianchandani, Regional Director, Consumer Goods at Intertek.

The Indian garment industry buys $5 billion worth of raw materials such as fabric, trimmings and embellishments, lining and interlining, etc. annually. This is expected to rise to $11 billion over the next five years. The members of the Apparel Export Promotion Council, who are garment manufacturers and exporters, have been exploring new resources for buying these raw materials. Source Zone2010 presents a collaborative opportunity for those in the apparel industry to share ideas for redefining sourcing for apparel.

“It is a matter of great pleasure to participate in the SourceZoneFair 2010 as it provides a good meeting ground for manufacturers, suppliers, traders and consultants from across the country to exchange ideas and business opportunities in the field of the textile and the apparel industry in India and South Asia,” says Mr. Rajesh Saigal, Managing Director, Intertek India.

In a competitive industry full of complex regulations, it is imperative for manufacturers, retailers, importers and distributors to proactively evaluate textiles to ensure they are producing the highest quality apparel from the ground up for demanding consumers. Ensuring textile quality and composition from the start results in long-wearing apparel that stands the test of time. In addition to the textile testing solutions, Intertek also offers a full suite of services for each and every chemical found in a product including toxicity assessments, chemical certification and quality assurance solutions.