A high-level delegation from Taiwan visited Brandix India Apparel City (BIAC), in Visakhapatnam, as part of their India tour to explore potential collaborations in the textile and apparel sector.
During their visit to BIAC, the delegation – led by Ms. Shelly Chein, Chairperson of the Taiwan Non-Woven Fabrics Industry Association (TNFIA) – toured the 1,000-acre integrated apparel park, gaining insights into its world-class infrastructure, sustainability practices, and operational scale. The team visited Brandix Apparel Unit 1, the single largest ladies’ underwear manufacturing facility in India, and Teejay India, one of the country’s largest fabric mills located within the park.
The visit also covered BIAC’s sustainability and environmental facilities, including the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) — an ultra-modern facility capable of treating 60 million litres of raw water per day — and the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), which meets stringent environmental standards and can treat 56 million litres of effluent daily, showcasing BIAC’s advanced environmental management systems.
Ms. Shelly Chein said, “We are impressed by the scale and sustainability standards at Brandix India Apparel City. The park exemplifies how integrated ecosystems can drive global competitiveness while maintaining environmental responsibility. We look forward to exploring potential areas of collaboration.”
G. Rekha Rani, Commissioner, Handlooms and Textiles, who accompanied the delegation, delivered a presentation highlighting the State’s textile ecosystem, industry-friendly policies, and growing potential for global partnerships.
General Udaya Perera, Country Head – Brandix India Apparel City, said: “We are delighted to host the delegation from Taiwan and showcase how BIAC integrates sustainability, innovation, and scale to enable global apparel manufacturing.”
