Kathmandu, Feb. 11
A delegation of Garment Association of Nepal (GAN) led
by its President Pashupati Dev Pandey has left for the United States of America
to participate in the ‘Sourcing at Magic’, an international exhibition and
conference of textile and related materials, being organised in Las Vegas.
According to the organisers, ‘Sourcing at Magic’ is a
domestic and international gathering of manufacturers, suppliers and service
providers – from apparel and footwear manufacturing to textiles, materials,
components, supply chain, and technology solutions – both in-person and online.
The show will run from February 13-15, and almost
1,000 global manufacturers, sustainable suppliers and fashion tech-solutions are
expected to participate in it.
The seven-member delegation from Nepal includes GAN
President Pandey who represents Pure Clothing, Basanta Raj Adhikari of
Himalayan Cotton and Fashion International, Thomnath Basyal and Yagya Prasad
Pokharel of United Fashion and Knitting, Suresh Man Shrestha of Jampha Knitting
Industries, Shachindra Pradhanang of Pradhanang Apparel Industries, and Vikash
Parikh of Tricot Industries.
These industries will exhibit their products in the
show, considered an important event in the global textile and garment business.
It is a special event for Nepali garment industries as it is showcasing its
products for the first time after COVID-19 pandemic. “It will help us to
promote the market of Nepali garment products in the USA and other countries.
We also expect to hold B2B meetings to find new markets,” said Pandey.
According to him, it will benefit the entire garment
industry of the country.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 12 February 2023.
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