INTERNSHIP REPORT

Respected madam,
I am Mukesh Dhurve MFM 2nd semester student of NIFT
Gandhinagar. You are the mentor, I am working under you. First of all I want to
tell about company brief introduction of Arvind Textile Limited. Its mainly
textile industry as well as sample unit department and after that all process is
done by the department. (I will explain step wise process after intro) then they
start bulk production. They have owned manufacturing factory and units in the
different place. There are the main bulk products cities are Ahmedabad, Indore,
vapi etc. They have international, domestic and local brands like international
brand is splash then under the domestic brand are max, buffalo, spunk, rig
Anthony, lee copper youth, champion and local brand is mufti also. After that
bulk production is done. Finally they sale (export) them their buyers such as
splash, reliance, LOC boys, max, buffalo, PFRL (pantaloons fashion retail
limited), spunk, mufti etc.
I have allotted knits department for knits garment marketing as well as
merchandising and nowadays I am working under Saket anal sir he is
merchandiser of the knits garment division.

These are the following department and their process; this is smatter detail of
department whatever who had given me.

SAMPLE UNIT DEPARTMENT

Its brief introduction about sample unit department:-

 They have 31 machines (include of all machines interlock machine, sewing machine,
machine heat transfer machine, knife cutter m/c)
It works 30 workers in the sample unit.
They have a multiple embroidery machine.
There make pattern manual as well as computerised.

PROCESS OF SAMPLE UNIT DEPARTMENT

Merchant sent of sample request sheet to sample unit department then sample unit in
charge makes pattern according to customer requirement
Pattern makes by pattern master manually as well as computerising.
Like slim fit, regular fit its loose/large kinds of fit PPS (Pre-Production sample) etc.
Afterward approved by customer,
In case of correction of fit sample and PPS sample then pattern master changes in the
sample.
Then cutting the fabric from straight knife machine
Then cutting fabric goes to line in production mean (sewing process).
Afterward its goes to line out production mean (Complete the sewing process)
Then its goes to Finishing department and there check of product proper sewing/stich,
Proper button place in the garment and unwanted thread proper cut etc.
Afterward its goes for packing then dispatch the two-two garment of three different
Place.
Two garment samples go to customer (buyer)
Two garment samples go to GPT for (garment preproduction test)
Then two garment samples keep sampling department for any future issues related to
garment sample then use it, also they have proof.

 PATTERN MAKING
FIT/PPS SAMPLE
CUTTING THE FABRIC
LINE IN
LINE OUT
FINISHING
PACKING

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DISPATCH

PDG (PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT GROUP)

This department works for sample development of new type of fabric makes as well as
proper testing,
There are different types of fabric test is done by testing lab.
GSM test, pH test, pilling test, washing fastness test, yellowing test, shrinkage test, dying
test, rubbing fastness, colour fastness, crocking test etc. It depends upon the customer
requirement. Then all the process done by (PDG) Product development department,
afterward they sent to the new develop fabric sample to customer then the customer approval
is done, then production start of new fabric.

FABRIC LIBRARY

Fabric library is a part of GDP (Product development department) and they store new fabric
sample as well as old fabric for future uses. It comes and store of fabric then fabric hanger is
made as per sample wise matching and colour, Encode no. also afterward they dispatch to
merchandiser.

KNITS DYE LAB

This division especially for dying yarn and also fabric dying test
There are following test is become in knits dye lab such as yarn test, twill test,

One meter fabric is made and given for testing

Its checked for shade and dry GSM width.
Then its washed and again wet GSM width is checked.
If the fabric is as per expected parameters its run further on the machine for complete lot,
else another is prepared and tested again (till its ok)

TSD Lab
Most of fabric related tests over here

Physical tests
GSM of Fabric;
Rubbing Fastness or Crocking;
Pilling test;
Diameter and Width;

 Tensile strength;
Tearing test;
Bursting test;
Light Fastness test
Course per inch;
Wales per inch;

Chemical Tests

1. Shrinkage and Spirality or Twisting;

2. Fastness to Washing;
3. Fastness to Perspiration;
4. Fastness to Chlorine;
5. PH test.

YARN DEPARTMENT

It does yarn dying as well as dry the yarn

First of all they do dye of grey yarn approximately 2 to 3 kg. For the sample after that yarn
dye is ok then they start bulk production of the yarn. Its systematically arrange yarn in the
loading size wise container then properly fit or load the container by machine. Afterward
they do dye by machine as well as used to chemicals many colour as per customer
requirement.

PLANT KNITTING DEPARTMENT

Its making fabric from yarn.

They have ten machines (Bignony is a type of machine)
It makes only single jersey Lycra.
They have 30 machines (Rib is a type of machine and KOBE is a brand name of machine,
made in Japan)
They have also 10 jacquard machines for single jersey fabric.
It can be made 4-5types of fabric colour (mean its run 4-5 course for single jersey fabric)
Its auto stripe machine and can be made more than 5000 thousand meter fabric on one time.

BATCH PREPARATION

Under this department come to the fabric form PPC department

Then they properly batch prepared of platting machine.
After that they do weight of the fabric as per demand.
After weight of the fabric then its sent for washing and drying department.

WASHING & DRYING DEPARTMENT

Frist they do bleach as well as dying of fabric.

According to washing department do water wash and chemical wash
Then drying the fabric of machines
After that its sent to finishing division.

Finishing department

After washing and drying they will finish of the fabric as well as proper check the fabric like
as dust, oil spot clean.
Unwanted thread cut to the fabric.
After that sent to the inspection department

INSPECTION DEPARTMENT
By using a series of finishing machines correct width, softness & appearance are maintained
according to requirements.
Then sampling is done for several times to test GSM, Shrinkage & fastness properties.
Finally fabric is inspected & prepared for delivery.

BRANDS

ARVIND is among a few organizations worldwide, with a portfolio of brands that are as
distinctive and relevant across diverse consumers.
Brands are divided into two parts - owned and licensed
ARVIND entered the brand business very early through its JVs with VF Corp, USA for
selling Lee/Wrangler brands in India. It sells brands through exclusive brand outlets
(franchisee or own), multi branded outlets and key accounts. In brands business, it has three
categories: own/licensed/JVs.

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Own Brands- Mainstream, Excalibur Gant & Flying Machine and Newport etc. It has
Brands across various customer segments but only few have been able to create
significant brand awareness
Licensed brands-ARVIND has exclusive license to sell global brands (Arrow, Izod,
lee, wrangler, US Polo) in India and few other countries License period is generally
for 15-20 years, with milestone attached to it. Going forward, companys strategy is to
bring more foreign brands in India than develop own brands to fill gap in its
portfolio.
Joint Venture Brands- Bridge to Luxury & Tommy Hilfiger

DIVISION
KNITS FABRIC
KNITTING - 5000 tons per annum
DYING - 1800 tons per annum
BASIC KNITS - single jersey, double jersey, pique, rib and interlock
EPECIALTY KNITS - yarn-dyed, auto stripers, jacquards and stretch fabric
FIBERS - cotton, excel, viscose, model, polyester etc.

EVOLUTION OF ARVIND
1931-1980 Arvind Mills limited promoted by kasturbhai, narottambhai and
chimanbhai lalbhai acquires leadership position in indian textile
1980-1971 changing the business focus from local to global, towards a high- quality
premium market, first indian company to enter denim becomes 3rd largest denim
producer in the world.
1993-1997 Launched first international brand arrow in India

 Indias largest state of the art facility for shirting, gabardine and knits is set up santej
mill.
2005-2007 unique one stop shop service on a global scale, offering garment package
to brands
Ranks amongst the top 3 players in apparel brands and retail segment
2010-2011 the arvind store, best fabric, brands and bespoke styling and tailoring
solution under one roof
Arvind launches its first major Real Estate projects.
Arvind becomes one of India's largest producers of fire protection fabrics.
2012 Joint venture with PD Group, Germany, for manufacture of glass fabrics.
2014 Joint venture with PVH Corp for Calvin Klein Businesses in India.
Launches Formal suits with Goodhill Corporation Limited of Japan.
2014 Joint venture with OG Corp, Japan, for manufacture and sale of non-woven
fabrics, project being spearheaded by Dr. Kunal Shah.
2014 Forayed into the E-commerce segment with custom clothing brand 'Creyate'.

TEXTILE BUSINESS

ARVIND is the largest textile fabric player in the country, with an overall fabric capacity of
over 200m mtrs. It enjoys such brand equity in the textile fabric business that its products are
considered as a benchmark of quality in the industry.
ARVIND has continuously focused on research and development for innovating new
products, improving processes and cost reduction by which it has developed various methods
which make it possible to use types and quality of cotton to reduce cost without
compromising on quality. Company has two state-of-the-art fabric manufacturing facilities in
Naroda and Santej in Gujarat.

KNITS

The knits vertical has a fabric dyeing capacity of 5,000 tons per annum and yarn dyeing
capacity of 1,800 tons per annum.
It has the ability to process both tubular and open width fabrics and offers specialty finishes
like mercerization, singeing and various forms of brushing and peaching. Entire revenue is
derived from BTC.
This segment was in EBITDA loss till FY11 and has turned profitable with 8-10% EBITDA
margin, with improved focus from management.

GARMENTS
ARVIND has successfully established as a one-stop shop for apparel solutions catering to an
array of national and international clients with capacity of 7.2m pieces of jeans per annum in
bootms,
6m pieces per annum in formal and casual tops and 3.6m pieces per annum in knit tops.
Some of its clients include
Gap Inc., Patagonia, Tommy Hilfiger, Quicksilver, Brooks Brothers, Silver Jeans, Calvin
Klein, FCUK, Pull & Bear, Jack & Jones, Energie, Esprit, S.Oliver, Mexx, Sisley, Benetton
and Coin.

DENIMS
ARVIND was the first company to introduce denim fabric in India in 1986 and it has been
the market leader for the product ever since. Currently, it is one of the largest denim
producers in India and the world, with a capacity of ~108m mtrs.
Company is a preferred supplier of denim fabric to one of the most reputed denim brands in
the world like Miss Sixty, Diesel, Replay, Armani Exchange, Ann Taylor, Hugo Boss, Calvin
Klein, Polo Ralph, A & F, Jack & Jones, Levis, Lee, Wrangler, Gap, Zara, Esprit, H & M

and Quick Silver. In FY13, ARVND sold over 89m mtrs of denim fabric of which 40% was
exported and 60% was sold in the domestic markets.
Almost 70% of ARVNDs denim is exported (50% directly and balance 20% indirectly). All
products are designed and modelled on the basis of expert design inputs coming from
designers based in India, Japan, Italy and the US.
Denim is a capital intensive business and company manufactures ~18,000 different types of
denim for leading international and national brands. Denim can only be manufactured from
cotton (cannot mix with yarn) and thus more vulnerable to fluctuation in cotton prices. Over
the years, revenue contribution from denim in textile business declined from 65% in FY07 to
30% currently.

WOVEN FABRIC
ARVIND with a capacity of over 90m mtrs is the largest player of woven fabric in the
country. Company sells shirting and bottom weight fabrics (khakis) within womens
segment, contributing 60% and 40% of woven revenue respectively. With constant research,
innovation and an extensive team of designers it has been able to maintain a leading and a
trend setting position in the industry. In addition to cotton,
ARVND works with a variety of fibres including modal, tencel, excel, viscose, Bamberg,
Lycra, silk, linen, polyester and nylon. It has one of the best customer bases
it supplies to brands like banana republic, Brooks Brothers, Ann Taylor, Hugo Boss, Calvin
Klein, Polo Ralph, Eddie Bauer, Express, J Crew, Louis Phillip, Van Heusen, Arrow, Colour
Plus, Esprit, Paul Smith and Park Avenue.
Exports contribute 40% of woven segment revenue, with average order size of 20,000mtrs.
Price range for woven starts from INR130-300, It has ~1,000 dealers, 500 wholesalers and
1,000 retailers.

VOILES
An uncontested market leader in the manufacture of voiles, company continues to
manufacture the traditional fabric for both domestic and international markets. With a
production capacity of 36m mtrs per annum and market share of 40%,
its voiles are primarily used as blouse material and are sold in the domestic market through a
network of ~150 dealers, reaching over 5,000 retail outlets throughout India.

In this business, shades and colour palette is a vital driver and ARVND can boast of offering
one of the largest shade collections of the best quality in the industry.
High quality Swiss voiles are exported to Switzerland, Sri Lanka and countries in the Middle
East. Entire revenue is derived from BTC segment.

Arvind Lifestyle Brands and Arvind Retail

In FY10, ARVIND demerged its brands and retail business into two wholly-owned
Subsidiary companies, Arvind Lifestyle Brands Ltd (ALBL) and Arvind Retail Ltd
(ARL).Both are engaged in the business of retailing branded apparel. Currently, ARVIND
has a portfolio of 29 brands, making it the pioneer in the branded retail business in India.
It also owns Indias fastest growing value retail chain Megamart under Arvind Retail Ltd.
One of the major benefits that ARVIND possesses is that its brands portfolio straddles across
all segments of the market value, premium and luxury. Thus, it is able to cater to both the
classes and masses

Arvind group's business structure (sales)

Arvind Group

Textiles (INR37.2b,71%)

Denim
(INR 15.4,29%)

Woven
(INR 14.3b,27%)

Garment
(INR 5b,10%)

Others
(INR 2.4b,5%)

Brand & Retail

(INR 14b,26%)

Real Estate
(INR1.5b,3%)

ORGANIZATION PROFILE
ARVIND

TEXTILES

FABRICS(DE
NIM,WOVEN
,VOILES,KNI
TS)

SUBSIDIARIES

JOINT VENTURES

ARVIND RETAIL
(100%
SUBSIDIARY)
GARMENTS
(100%
EXPORTS)

ARVIND LIFESTYLE
BRANDS (100%
SUBSIDIARY)
ARVIND PRODUCTS
(53.9%SUBSIDIARY)
ARVUND
ENGINEERING
(98.8%SUBSIDIARY)

ARVIND MURJANI
BRANDS (ARVIND'S
STAKE 50%)