AFTT emerged as a pioneer in the field of fashion to train professionals to meet the need of various sectors of the apparel Industry. It is an integrated college of design, management and technology. The concept of designing paves way to the exciting and interesting avenues in the Interior and Fashion Industry. The institute lays emphasis on designing professionals with sound knowledge, technical skills and practical expertise with a belief that "Designers are not born but created". AFTT provides requisite flexibility, for individuals to qualify in the international market of fashion and textile. The concept of designing paves the way to exciting and interesting avenues in the interior and fashion industry.

Academy of Fashion & Textile Technology (AFTT), Chennai estimates that currently the industry employs around 2, 00,000 professionals and has a demand of 55,000 additional professionals each year. The ethos of the academy is devoted to providing high quality education for its student. AFTT plays a role of a catalyst towards the Indian apparel industry. It aims to provide profession trained designers every year to the garment Industry offering ten Diploma/Certificate programs.