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Fashion Jediiians Participate in Textile Fairs India 2025 at Pragati Maidan

Not all classrooms have walls, and sometimes, the most valuable lessons happen in the energy of a bustling trade fair. Our Fashion Design students got an extraordinary opportunity to step into the real world of textiles at one of the most influential platforms in the industry, Textile Fairs India (TFI) 2025, held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

From walking the aisles of Yarnex and ASF to managing real-time PR at Homtex and engaging in B2B conversations at the F&A Show, the experience was anything but textbook.

Four Shows, One Epic Learning Ground

TFI 2025 wasn’t just a fair, it was a convergence of four power-packed textile segments: Yarnex, F&A Show, ASF, and Homtex. Over three vibrant days, our fashion design students from undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma courses got the chance to become part of the action, not just as visitors, but as active contributors.

Their roles spanned registration, guest coordination, PR duties, and exhibitor support. From answering product inquiries to managing footfall flow, every responsibility helped them understand the real mechanics behind trade events and industry networking.

Even more exciting? Selected students were given dedicated PR tasks, allowing them to interact with senior professionals from leading textile firms, putting their communication skills and design knowledge to the test in a professional setting.

Hands-On Experience at ADI-TEX Booth

While volunteering was a rich experience on its own, two if our students were handpicked for something even more special: a full-time role at the ADI-TEX booth, representing the brand alongside its founder, Mr. Aditya Dwivedi.

Founded with an international vision, ADI-TEX is a name known for its fabric exports and cross-border collaborations. For the students, this wasn’t just an internship, it was a deep dive into the B2B world of fabrics. Under Mr. Dwivedi’s personal guidance, they interacted with Indian and global buyers, studied product specifications, took client notes, and got real-time exposure to trade conversations that designers usually only read about.

They weren’t just observing, they were contributing. They engaged in client meetings, asked intelligent questions about fabric development, retail dynamics, and export logistics, and absorbed practical business insights directly from the founder himself.

Why This Experience Matters

It’s one thing to learn about textiles in a lecture, it’s another to manage live visitor inquiries, respond to real client questions, and witness the rhythm of a working trade booth. TFI 2025 gave students both perspectives: a macro view of how global textile trade operates and a micro view into the personal interaction that powers it.

Each hallway conversation, exhibitor query, and showroom display turned into a living classroom. Whether assisting PR teams, interpreting buyer needs, or taking notes on product specs, every moment added value to their academic journey. For many, it was their first direct interaction with international trade formats, and it left a lasting impression.

What the Industry Gave, and What the Students Took Away

The fair wasn’t just about professional exposure, it was a powerful reminder of how much the textile industry values fresh minds and willing learners. Senior professionals at the event took time to share real-world insights, answer questions, and give feedback. For the students, these conversations became bridges between classroom theory and industry reality.

Mr. Aditya Dwivedi, in particular, served as a mentor figure, helping the ADI-TEX student representatives understand not just what to do, but why it matters. This kind of hands-on, founder-led interaction is rare, and the students embraced it with eagerness and professionalism.

From Fairgrounds to Future Dreams

Events like TFI 2025 are not just career stepping stones, they’re windows into the future of design, trade, and innovation. The JD Institute Hauz Khas students walked into the fair as learners, but they walked out with something far more powerful: a real, working understanding of how their skills connect to the world beyond the classroom.

So, if you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to take your passion for fashion into the real world, start with one question: Are you ready to stand behind the booth, not just walk past it? Because sometimes, your future isn’t waiting in a portfolio, it’s unfolding in the fabric stall right in front of you.