Petra Christian University Industry Visit to Paramatex: Inspiring Future Fashionpreneurs

On Friday, February 14, 2025, 16 students from the Textile and Fashion Design department of Petra Christian University (UK Petra) had a valuable industry visit to Paramatex, one of the best fabric stores in Bali. This visit allowed students to directly explore the textile industry and gain insights into how they can use high-quality materials to create innovative and high-value fashion works. The visit aimed to provide a practical overview of the fabric industry and open opportunities for students to learn about the best materials for their assignments.

The visit to Paramatex became a very enjoyable and inspiring experience for the students. They had the chance to see a wide variety of fabrics that were not only complete but also featured the latest innovations. They were able to purchase fabrics needed for their assignments. At Paramatex, students were able to find high-quality fabrics that were rarely found elsewhere, giving them many opportunities to enhance their designs and creativity.

Paramatex: Supporting Future Fashionpreneurs

Paramatex is well-known as one of the best places to buy fabric in Bali, with a wide range of collections. From traditional to modern fabrics, from light to heavy materials, everything is available at Paramatex. Not only does it offer the best quality fabrics, but Paramatex also provides innovative materials that support the creativity of young designers. These fabrics allow students to experiment and create more diverse and unique fashion designs.

As a leading fabric store, Paramatex is committed to supporting the development of the Indonesian fashion industry. They understand that the materials used in fashion designs greatly impact the quality and success of those creations. Therefore, Paramatex always strives to provide high-quality fabrics with innovations that allow designers to keep creating. With a constantly updated and high-quality fabric collection, Paramatex is an excellent resource for UK Petra students preparing to become fashionpreneurs in the future.

Positive Feedback from Petra Christian University Students

During the visit, the Petra students were enthusiastic and satisfied with the experience. Many of them felt greatly assisted as they were able to find high-quality fabrics that were hard to find elsewhere. Some students even took the opportunity to buy fabrics for their assignments. They felt that the quality of the materials played an essential role in supporting their design outcomes, and Paramatex provided fabrics that met their needs.

“I’m really happy to visit Paramatex. The fabrics here are very complete, and what’s more interesting is the many innovative fabrics that we haven’t seen elsewhere. This gives us many ideas for our design assignments,” said one student. She added that, aside from seeing the high-quality fabrics, she was also inspired by the variety of materials available, which could be used to create unique designs.

Another student shared a similar experience, “This visit has been very beneficial. We could choose fabrics that match our design concepts, and the fabric quality is excellent. This definitely helps with our assignments that require top-quality materials.”

Lecturer’s Perspective: New Insights to Support Education

Positive feedback also came from the lecturer who accompanied the students during the visit. The lecturer stated that the visit was very valuable, especially in providing the latest information about fabric and textile developments. According to him, this knowledge will be very useful for students to deepen their understanding of materials used in fashion design and prepare them to become designers or fashionpreneurs who are ready to face future challenges in the fashion industry.

“As a lecturer, I am very happy that students could gain direct insights into the latest fabrics in the industry. By seeing the innovations in fabrics, students can develop their design ideas further. This is very important to support their education at Petra,” said the lecturer.

Moreover, the lecturer also noted that this visit gave students the chance to see how the latest trends and technologies in textiles could be integrated into their work. This is an additional valuable knowledge for their assignments and career development.

Developing a Bright Future for Indonesian Fashion

The visit to Paramatex provided a great opportunity to develop the Indonesian fashion industry, especially for UK Petra students who have the potential to become prominent designers. With support from Paramatex, students not only learned about high-quality fabrics but were also encouraged to think more creatively in responding to the dynamic development of fashion trends. By understanding various types of fabrics and innovations, students are expected to create works that are not only competitive in the Indonesian market but also globally.

Paramatex also highlighted that to be a successful fashionpreneur, designers need not only design skills but also a deep understanding of the materials used. This becomes an essential foundation for students to develop themselves and take advantage of opportunities in the ever-evolving fashion world.

Conclusion

The industry visit by Petra Christian University students to Paramatex on Friday, February 14, 2025, was an incredibly meaningful experience for them. By seeing firsthand the complete and innovative fabric collections, students are now better prepared to face challenges in the fashion industry. This experience not only expanded their knowledge of materials and textiles but also motivated them to continue creating and become successful fashionpreneurs in the future. The support from Paramatex provides them with the tools to create more creative designs, ultimately contributing to a brighter and more sophisticated future for Indonesian fashion.