Denim Manufacturers Association
Denim Manufacturers Association is nation’s first association that has been formed with the aim to promote,
establish and preserve the interest of the Denim. Denim Manufacturers Association provides a platform for
manufacturers and exporters to come along and endeavor this goal.
The DMA is led by Mr. Sharad Jaipuria, CMD of Ginni International Ltd., as its President, and
Mr. Y. C. Gupta, CEO of RSWM Ltd., as the Secretary and Treasurer. Mr. Aamir Akhtar, CEO, Arvind Ltd.,
Mr. Arvind V. Shah, MD, Aarvee Denim & Exports Ltd., and Mr. S. K. Gupta, Group CEO, Raymond UCO Pvt. Ltd.,
are on the managing committee of DMA.
DMA launched its website on 2 Sep., 2011, reaching its first milestone. The DMA website is visually
attractive and informative thereby acting as a connecting point between the association and its members.
Directory of Denim Mills in World
Approximately till the 70s denim was only being manufactured in the United States, subsequently denim manufacturing has
spread across the globe and is manufactured in various countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, China,
Italy, Turkey, Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Australia, Greece, Morocco, Tunisia, Taiwan, Korea. The current annual denim
production is approximately 4 billion meters, and over 60% of the denim being manufactured in Asia, primarily in China,
India, Turkey, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Of the approximate 500 denim mills across the world, there are only a handful of Denim mills in United States, and 450
denim mills in Asia, with 300 of these in China alone. Denim mills in Europe, Japan and Korea have small scale operations
with a focus on quality and aiming at higher profits with small production lots.
Denim Club India is compiling a directory of denim mills in the world.
The handloom denim initiative by Denim Club India is a step in the direction of sustainable clothing,
which shall make available an innovative product line. Handloom and eco-friendly products are already popular
and the demand for the same is expected to grow substantially in future. The fast growing market for denim in general
and eco-friendly denim in particular will bring a great opportunity to the door step of the handloom weavers and pave the path
for a turnaround in the lives of these master craftsmen.