Neutralizing Textile Design Theft in Surat

A leading textile house in Surat noticed that luxury saree and lehenga designs from its upcoming Winter 2026 collection were appearing as cheap knock-offs before the originals even reached showrooms.

The client suspected that the design studio and sampling room were compromised and needed immediate visual and audio bug detection.

Textile studios are high-clutter environments filled with fabrics, mirrors, mannequins, and lighting fixtures that create countless hiding spots and reflective surfaces.

• Hidden camera detection focused on drafting tables and design monitors.
• Audio recorder detection around sourcing and pricing discussions.
• Threats for corporate assets through brand devaluation and mass-market piracy.

Wahid Shaikh deployed the Indiebim team for a specialized visual and RF sweep designed around creative workspaces.

• Optical reflectivity scans across mannequin details, buttons, and mirrors.
• Near-field RF probing of keyboards, mice, and monitors.
• Physical reconstruction of false ceilings and light fixtures to inspect top-down surveillance angles.

The investigation revealed a high-resolution Wi-Fi pinhole camera and a micro-audio bug integrated into a dummy smoke detector placed directly above the lead designer’s desk.

The device streamed images of sketches through a neighboring shop’s Wi-Fi network to avoid the client’s internal IT alerts.

• Replaced all dummy sensors with verified tamper-evident security hardware.
• Created an RF-silent room for sensitive design discussions.
• Revamped facility-management vendor controls and audits.

The textile house launched its collection without further leaks and avoided an estimated Rs. 40 crores in lost revenue.