#Birth of Solapur Textile Industry
According to rich Indian mythology, Lord Markandeya Mahaswami is known as the first weaver since human evolution who has woven the first saree (women’s garment) and gifted it to Goddess Maha-Lakshmi Devi (Wife of Maha-Vishnu). Following this culture, the Telugu weaving community with Lord Markandeya’s grace is traditionally involved in the textile business and started waving especially in Solapur, Maharashtra, India.
Now many communities have entered this Textile Industry and formed an organization namely Textile Development Foundation (TDF) Solapur. TDF is a non-profit making organization and conducts regular events, activities, and training programs for all the manufacturers of Solapur Textile.
Solapur Textile started with Cotton Chaddar, Terry Towel, Bath Linen, Home Textile and allied products. Due to the fine quality and standard; Solapur Textile earns a name called; “City of Chaddar”. And products were sold in the market with the name “Solapuri Chaddar”.
Solapur Textile is the best example to understand Business Innovation and Business Inventions. As the Solapur industry not only produced fine Chaddar but also, they have given their full efforts to provide fine quality Terry Towels, Bath Linen, and allied products. Starting with Handlooms to Power Looms and now moving towards Rapier looms; Solapur Textile is continuously looking for industrial innovation. And thus; now the Solapur is known as “Terry Towel Hub of India”. Solapur textile has reached every corner of the Country and some parts of foreign countries as well.
TDF, Solapur is now organizing an International Event namely “Vibrant Terry Towel Global Expo and Summit 2019” at Solapur, on Sept.25th to 27th 2019”. This expo is also the best example of Industry Innovation; as this event will bring an opportunity for all the manufacturers to export their goods in foreign countries.
This Expo will bring together all stakeholders from “yarn to fabric” viz cotton growers, manufacturers, traders, exporters, and importers both domestic and international and consumers to a unique platform to harness export opportunities of towel manufacturers for their foray into national and international markets. Global buyers from towels and bath linen sector will gather at Vibrant Terry Towel Global Expo and Summit 2019 and meet shortlisted Maharashtra suppliers to negotiate their forthcoming procurement deals and private labels.
The summit on various industry-relevant topics with domestic and global speakers from towels and bath linen sector would enlighten the participants with the latest technological developments/innovations in towels and bath linen sector which will enable participants to
find solutions for the challenges faced by towels and bath linen sector.
Birth of Solapur Textile was filled with challenges but also it was full of excitement. And now it young Solapur Textile Industry will bring many up-gradation and innovations to make the industry globally successful. Moving with Solapur Textile, I end up by saying; “Solapur Textile is a combination of Tradition, Innovation, Invention, and Upgradation of Textile Industry in India.
_Vibrant Terry Towel Global Expo and Summit 2019
Textile Development Foundation,
Akkalkot Road, MIDC, Solapur.
+91 9359537216/ +91 8446078712
