Textile is a flexible material made of network of natural or artificial fibers generally called thread or yarn. In this rapidly changing world, the value of textile is appreciated as never before. The world of textiles is very colorful and happening as new design and ideas are continuously flooding the fashion world. Textile World is also the name of a leading magazine which offers relevant information and latest updates about the world of fashion.
Textile designing is an important aspect of the textile world as it involves the designing of apparels and costumes. Leading brands like Gucci, Versace, Calvin Klein, Armani, Annabel, Peter England, Lee, etc. have been ruling the world of fashion and the textile world for centuries. Sabyasachi Chakraborthy, Vikram Phadnis,, Rohit Bal, Ritu Berry, Nita Lulla, Satya Paul are some of the leading designers of India who rule the textile world not only in India but also in abroad.
The textile world is also very attractive and lucrative to the budding designers. Opportunities are in plenty in the fields of design studios, textile mills, export houses, in textile dyeing and printing units, knitwear manufacturing units as well as in fashion houses. With some experience, the designers can also work as freelance. However, in order to succeed in this field, one should have an inherent artistic talent, creative ability and imagination along with a logical and analytical mind. He also needs to have an interest in the social environment and the community's tastes, needs and customs. There are many institutes in India and abroad which provide designing courses to students.
