The February 2016 Apparel issue is the Fair issue, released in the 62nd National Garment Fair held on January 27-28, 2015. The big February issue covers a wide range of topics. The ‘CMAI Events’ section includes a report on the Draw of Lots event for the 62nd NGF. The ‘CMAI Initiative’ reflects on an initiative made by CMAI to help those affected by the Chennai floods. In the ‘Trade Talk’ section, Dr D K Nair gives insights into the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement and its impact on the Indian textile industry whereas in the ‘Report’ section, we take a look at the Retail Employees’ Day initiated by TRRAIN and celebrated by many big names in the industry. In the ‘Tech Talk’ segment, we explore new sustainable cotton technologies and speciality functional finishes. The ‘E-Space News’ section explores new online apparel start-ups. We take a look at the new apparel trends for the New Year in the ‘Trend Talk’ section. In the ‘Industry Insights’ segment, we look at the predictions made for the apparel industry with regards to the New Year. We also explore Pune as a fashion market, newer shipping services that will benefit the apparel industry and the plus size clothing segment gaining prominence in the Indian garment industry. The ‘Fibre Speak’ section takes a look at the different kinds of fibre blends available while the ‘Fashion Speak’ section gives insights into the contrasts and similarities between Indian and international brands in the Spring/Summer 2016 Season. The ‘Regulars’ section includes a round-up of important news and events in the apparel world (nationally and globally), a look at what’s trending, a sneak peek into the newly launched stores, news of the brands in vogue and forthcoming events in the world of apparel. All in all, the February 2016 Apparel edition covers various topical issues that are bound to interest the reader.