Industry Interface

On October 7, 2024, students from the SIFT Department visited Omkar Arts in Katraj, Pune, for an insightful industry interaction focused on apparel manufacturing and printing techniques. Accompanied by faculty members Ms. Akhila N.M. and Ms. Khushabu Gajabi, 49 students gained first hand exposure to the printing processes and equipment involved in fabric and garment production. The visit began with a guided tour of the production facility, where students observed various stages of design development, mesh screen creation, and preparation of printing paste. Techniques such as roller, sublimation, screen, laser, and heat transfer printing were demonstrated. Mr. Sandeep Modgi, CEO of Omkar Arts, offered a detailed overview of each method, along with live demonstrations, providing students with a practical understanding that bridged their theoretical studies with real-world applications in digital printing.

On October 7, 2024, the Suryadatta Institute of Fashion Technology (SIFT) organized an Industry Institute Interaction visit to R.V. Garments in Bhavani Peth, Pune, where 27 fashion students, accompanied by faculty members Ms. Akhila N.M and Ms. Khushabu Gajabi, explored the apparel manufacturing process. The visit provided hands-on learning in inventory management, sewing equipment operation, and quality assurance standards for apparel. Mr. Rakesh, the supervisor and unit head, guided students through each department, covering the Stock Room, Pattern Making, Cutting, Stitching, Quality Control, Steam Pressing, Packaging, and Consignment Shipment processes. This experience enriched students' understanding of garment production techniques and industry-standard practices in apparel manufacturing.

On July 8, 2024, the Suryadatta Institute of Fashion Technology (SIFT) organized a visit for second-year B.Sc. Fashion Design students to the Tribal Culture Museum at the Tribal Research and Training Institute in Pune. The visit offered students a unique opportunity to explore various facets of tribal life, including handicrafts, musical instruments, agricultural tools, weapons, and daily-use items. The students observed the sustainable ways in which tribal communities adapt to their environment, drawing inspiration from their resourceful practices and reverence for nature. This immersive experience provided valuable insights into traditional arts and resource utilization, bridging modern design ideas with indigenous practices.

On August 8, 2024, students from the Suryadatta Institute of Fashion Technology (SIFT) visited Atul Overseas Pvt. Ltd in Pirangut, a leading uniform manufacturing unit, to gain hands-on experience in industrial operations. The visit began with an introduction by Atul Overseas' Control Manager, who guided students on the factory's regulations before exploring various production units. Students observed the cutting unit, where bulk fabric is precision-cut to design specifications, followed by the embroidery and stitching sections. They learned about specialized machinery, including overlock and placket-making machines, and witnessed the final finishing of garments, such as jackets and T-shirts. The tour concluded with insights into the CAD and packaging departments. Later, the group visited Ashdan, a soft toy manufacturing unit, where they observed the blending of polyester for soft toys and the steps involved in their production. This visit enriched students’ practical knowledge of manufacturing processes in both uniform and soft toy industries.

The Study Tour at Islampur Sut Girni was held on 30th November 2022. The Study Tour was organized for all the batches of Suryadatta Institute of fashion technology. The Sut Girni included all the textile processes of how to make the fabric from simple cotton. Also the process of weaving clothes was shown to the student. These improved the knowledge of students about the making of fabric.

A Study Tour at Zapurza Museum of Arts and Culture was held on 16th November 2022. The Study Tour was organized for all the batches of Suryadatta Institute of fashion technology. The Museum was full of different cultures and arts , which helped students to know about the different artists there and also the well known cultures going back to ancient times. These motivated students to work for the Upcoming Fashion show and Spark Exhibition.

As Festive season is around the corner the market is full of traditional products. We at SIFT, take it as an opportunity and make our students explore them to the fullest. Visiting this Handloom Exhibition was an informative approach where they explored a variety of traditional textiles and ready apparels made from the same. The happiness of this new learning is what we aim at!!

Market survey was arranged on 25th of August in which students were taken to SGS Mall and Fabric Market. In SGS Mall students studied Visual Merchandising , how brands do their branding and visual displays. In Fabric market students got to know about the fabrics available in the market there rates and how to differentiate different types of fabric.

Industry visit was held on 24th of August in which we visited the Industry named as Atul Overseas which is the manufacturing Industry. This visit was arranged for the students so that they get to know about the manufacturing process, how the cutting happens, stitching, finishing mostly of all woven and knitted material, students collected lots of practical knowledge here.

Janseva foundation- Old age home visit was held on 24th of August. The motto behind this visit was that the students should know about the foundation, how it works out, how it takes care of old people, and their treatments. Also student got to interact with that people know their problem, reason behind them staying in this.

Maker’s Market Exhibition was organized at Tilak Smarak Pune. Creative products by Makers from all over Pune were seen in the Exhibit. The different stalls in the Exhibition consisted of various Jewelry, soaps, plants, candles, oils, decorative items etc. Simultaneously there were workshops going on for Spray painting and Shibori dyeing. Students got to learn many creative ways of making useful products. In the same premises, there was an exhibition on Gujarati Textiles as well. Various textiles, fabrics, ready-mades and jewelry were seen in this exhibition.

The students of the Suryadatta Institute of Fashion Technology (SIFT), along with the faculties went on and Industrial Visit to Islampur, they visited the Rajaram Bapu Soot Girni i.e Cotton mill. The Industry had all the processes from fiber to ready fabric. First we saw the process of yarn spinning, where raw cotton obtained from the field goes through various machines to form the yarn. The second unit had the weaving process, where cotton fabrics of different counts are made in white or offwhite color.

The next unit had yarn dyeing facilities, where the ready cotton yarns are dyed and sent for weaving. There was another unit for circular knit fabrics, where heavy cotton knitted fabric is produced. The last unit was for fabric dyeing, where the ready fabrics are dyed with required under controlled temperature settings.

A local market visit was arranged for the students of B.Sc I yr and CDFD students. This visit was mainly undertaken for the students to explore the local wholesale and retail markets, and gain knowledge about current trend about fashion apparels and accessories. The students from different states and districts were overwhelmed to the local city area ie the heart of the city.

Major parts of city like Bajirao Road, Laxmi Road, Kumthekar road , Mandai, Tulsi Bag, Raviwar Peth , Bhori Aali etc were covered in the visit. A variety of materials needed for students in their further academic year was been observed by the students.

Students of Suryadatta Institute of Fashion Technology visited Shri Chintamani Skills Mills Pvt Lmt . All the students were over whelmed to see the actual process of weaving techniques. A variety of Cotton silk fabric were available at the mill. They had a tie up with BIBA, Nalli Saris , Lunkad fabrics etc. After watching the entire weaving procedure students visited the wholesale market of Phursungi famous for wholesale readymade. The market survey helped the students for fabric quality, price difference between in retails and wholesale.

Students of B.Sc Iyr & IIyr visited the National Handloom Expo at AISSPMS ground . A variety of traditional textiles from east, west, north and south were displayed at the exhibition.

Students of B.Sc III yr visited to the Rajeev Gandhi Zoological Park for the Environmental education and the study of various species of birds and animals.

Students of B.Sc Iyr, IIyr and CCFD attending the visit at Cotton King Pvt lmt, Purple Creations, Prom girl at Baramati Textile Park.Students were surprized to see the fast and time consuming machineries used in the industries.

The NDA visit was arranged for the entire city campus students. This visit made the students realize that why we are living safe in our house, because of our brave soldiers from Air force, Navy & Arm force. Their great efforts taken during the training, studies and their love towards the nation makes us proud of them. The Cadets mess( II largest mess in Asia), AFTT, Horse training ground, Sudan Hall, Open Museum, Peacock bay were the places visited by the students. The entire NDA area was very clean and discipline. The students were shown a film in the auditorium about the training of the cadets which was very inspiring to all of us. This visit was very motivating and made us proud about our nation and the people.

The Old Age Home visit was arranged at Janseva Vrudashram, Ambi. “It’s not an old age home, we are a family” were the words by all the granny and grandpa living there. The people been there were having different reasons for living there. After being there, everyone was very happy seeing so many youth and shared all their talks with us. Also interacted with all the students, performed dance, sang songs, click snaps and had lot of fun. At a moment everyone had tears in their eyes, with a thought of how could one can leave their parents alone. It was a lesson for the students that having so many sorrows and sadness in their life ,still they were very happy enjoying every moment.

The students of Suryadatta Institute of Fashion Technology (SIFT) had an industry visit at Textile Park Baramati . The students of B.Sc I & II yrs, along with Diploma had come for the visit.Cotton King, Purple Creations & Prom Girl were the industries visited by the students. Throughout the visit the students they saw the overall work flow of industries practically, the functions of different machinery and equipment's, production process of garments, and computerized embroidery etc. The entire students were surprised to see the fast production of the garments with a large number of labors working hard in the industry. A lot of questions of the students were solved by the in charge of each sections of the industries Mrs Swapnali Kulkarni, Mrs Kalpana Shinde, Miss Amruta Dagale, Miss Rasika Dehankar attended the visit with the students.

The students of Suryadatta Institute of Fashion Technology (SIFT) had an industry visit at MIDC-Textile Park Baramati . The students of B.Sc I , II and III yrs, along with Diploma had come for the visit.Peppermint and cottonking were the industries visited by the students. Throughout the visit the students saw the overall work flow of industries practically, the functions of different machinery and equipment, production process of garments, screen printing machines and computerized embroidery etc. The entire students were surprised to see the fast production of the garments with a large number of laborers working hard in the industry. A lot of questions of the students were solved by the in-charge of each section of the industries Ms.Pooja Vishwakarma ,Mrs Shikha sharda and Mrs Kalpana Shinde attended the visit with the students.

The SIFT department organized an industrial visit at ATUL OVERSEAS, PIRANGUT, PUNE. It is rightly said that “See & know’ is better than ‘read & learn’. Students have got a real feel of the company's working after this visit. They got a chance to transfer their theoretical knowledge to practical implications. This will even help students to understand subject matter clearly.

The SIFT department have organized a visit to the old age home JANASEVA FOUNDATION, PANSHET PUNE. They got a chance to meet with old age home members and know their situation which they have faced in their life. The students freely interacted with them and make them comfortable to share their experience.

The SIFT department organized an industrial visit at MIDC Baramati. It is rightly said that “See & know’ is better than ‘read & learn’. Students have got a real feel of the company's working after this visit. They got a chance to transfer their theoretical knowledge to practical implications. This will even help students to understand subject matter clearly.

Students understand different kids' garment design and process.

The SIFT department organized an industrial visit to cotton king Baramati. It is rightly said that “See & know’ is better than ‘read & learn’. Students have got a real feel of the company's working after this visit. They got a chance to transfer their theoretical knowledge to practical implications. This will even help students to understand subject matter clearly.