The local garment manufacturers are expecting good gains during the summer season as the import of garment from China and Vietnam have been hit owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Expressing their satisfaction, the local garment manufacturers believe that if the trend continues for some more time, the local garment industry will benefit hugely and buyers will start reposing confidence in ‘Make in India’ products.

During winters, the local garment industry gained profit because the import of readymade garments from China, Vietnam and Bangladesh was hit. Sudershan Jain, president, Knitwear and Apparel Manufacturers’ Association, said owing to the pandemic, the imports from Red Dragon had been hit hard.

Local garment dealers believe that not only garments but accessories as well were difficult to obtain China, owing to which, innovation on garmenthas taken a blow and the demand is hit.