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Eco-friendly Processing in Textile Industry
Textile Industries use different chemicals in different processes like, dyeing, finishing, scouring, bleaching, softening, washing etc. The textile chemicals & dyeing industry consume large quantities of water and produces large volumes of wastewater from different steps in the various processes.
Textile crafts of Kashmir
The beautiful territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) situated in the Himalayan mountains is rightly known as ‘Heaven on Earth’. Srinagar is the summer capital of this state, while Jammu is its winter capital. This state has Kashmiri and Urdu as its major languages. The state can be divided into three major parts: Jammu, the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. The state of Kashmir is not only famous for its wonderful climate and natural beauty but also for its exquisite textile crafts.
History of fibre development
Different kinds of fibres are available now-a-days. These fibres are mainly divided into two categories natural and man made. They are also categorized by the generations as they were produced in the different years and known as first generation, second generation, third generation or fourth generation fibres.
Important fibres of technical textile industry - Part 2
In our former article entitled 'Important fibres of technical textile industry - Part 1' , we discussed about five fibres Polyethylene, Polyester, Nylon, Carbon and Polypropylene. In this article we would be covering other five major fibres of technical textile industry. The properties, application and leading manufacturers are also covered.
Important fibres of technical textile industry - Part I
Technical textile industry is new and growing sector in India. It generates good revenue for the country. This industry is rich with many natural and synthetic fibres. All these fibres are useful in different ways. Synthetic fibres are made from doing some special chemical processes on natural fibres or obtained directly from chemicals. These fibres have greater qualities than simple man made fibres so it is widely used in the industry not only for the apparel use but is used in other various ap
The changing face of the Indian retail industry
India is fast becoming the retail destination of the world. According to the international management consultant AT Kearney, India has emerged as the leader in terms of retail opportunities. The retail market in India is anticipated to grow to 427 billion USD by the year 2010.
Sisal fibre: an overview
Sisal fibres are made from sisal plant leaves. The word sisal means cold water. Sisal fibre occupies 6th place among fibre plants, which represent 2% of the world’s production of plant fibres (plant fibres provide 65% of the world’s fibres).
Fashion Fiesta Wrapped In A Week
Creative sensational from different parts of the world taking style, beauty and definition of fashion to its edge, promotional linchpin of a multibillion-dollar industry, I am talking about nothing else but Fashion Weeks. Fashion weeks are hallmarks of fashion industry to rollout the new season feel in fashion. They generally last up to a week allowing fashion designers, artists and fashion houses to display their latest collection.
Children’s apparel market in India - The shift in preferences
Children's apparel is a growing market in India that has huge untapped potential. Apparel makers all over India are making forays into this huge market, in an attempt to make favorable use of the prevailing trends. They are also coming up with collections that would create new trends.
The Pakistan Textile Industry – An Overview
The growth in the textile exports of Pakistan is gradually declining. Textile exports in Pakistan grew from 8.92 billion USD in 2004-05 to 10.11 billion USD in 2005-06, reflecting a growth rate of 18%. As against this, in the current year, export growth has been only 5%. This is growing to be an issue of concern for the Pakistani government.
Metallic and some more metallic for Summer/Fall 2007
Metallic influence can be seen all around this summer/ spring season. There is a saying “everything that glitters is not gold” but irrespective of, its gold or not everything that glitters is “IN” this season. The gold rush basically started a year ago but it is continuing its upward ski with more opulent gleam as silver shimmer and metallic sweet wrapper foil effects in materials. Shimmer and shine has captivated runways, celebrities’ wardrobe and our very own street fashion.
Scenario of apparel export of Pakistan
Pakistan has attained a creditable position in the world because of its large scale textile industry. It ranks fourth in the production of cotton and ranks third in the consumption of cotton in Asia.
Indian Power Loom Industry: An Overview
The power loom sector occupies a pivotal position in the Indian textile industry. Though current growth of this sector has been restricted by technological obsolescence, fragmented structure, low productivity and low-end quality products, in future Technology would play a lead role in this sector and will improve quality and productivity levels.
Environment friendly clothing - a step to save the world
Now Indian companies have to set their mind to the production of organic fabric and yarn because this is going to be the new trend in the running and upcoming year. The use of harmless pesticides and fertilizers is also required at the farmers’ end.
Moisture absorbent fabric: An idea - new to Textile Industry
Growth has been seen in the moisture management fabric in the last few years. The manufacturers are doing researches for new developments to improve the quality and add more functions to the moisture management fabrics.
The World of Indian Textiles
The cotton muslin fabric woven in Bengal is well known in both national and international markets. On account of its light weight and delicate looks, it is also referred to as ‘woven air’. This cloth allows for free movement of air and is suitable for wearing in warm climates.
The Types and Uses of the Button
A button is an object that is used in a garment either for the purpose of fastening or for ornamentation or both. Buttons are usually in the shape of a disc or a knob. Evidence shows that buttons have been used since as long back as 1500-2000 B.C. Buttons used in 2600-2800 B.C. have been excavated in the ancient Indus valley, while those used in 1500-2000 B.C. have been found in China as well as in Rome.
All About The Collar
The collar is a very important part of the garment. It contributes significantly to the overall look of the garment. The type of collar should be selected depending upon the neckline of the garment, the wearer and the occasion for which the garment is to be worn.
Pakistan Textile Machinery Industry
Market for imported textile machinery and equipment in Pakistan is directly proportional to the overall strength of the local textile industry. Pakistan is the eight largest textile exporters from Asia. The local industry desperately requires more modern machinery to compete in an increasingly competitive industry. Therefore, the demand for more advanced (including used) equipment is expected to grow significantly.
Organic Cotton - The Growing Trend
Organic cotton is grown in several countries, including India, U.S.A., Turkey, Peru, Egypt, Israel and Uganda. However, this is only a very small percentage of the total cotton production in the world.
It is slowly and gradually being accepted by the general public all over the world. In spite of this, it still has a long way to go. However, the future for this trend does seem bright.
Color drama for the year 2007
Selection of the color and its shades depends largely on the occasion, season and your mood. For instance gold suits more in evenings and night, whereas red and violets can be opted for daytime and the entire day. Combination of these colors with each other would definitely catch the attention, but take care, combine them if it suits you. The primary consideration should be your personality and skin tone for selection of any color.
The Textile Industry of Surat
In spite of certain drawbacks, the city occupies a major position in the production of manmade fabrics. Around 65% of India’s manmade fabric production is done in Surat. The city expects a growth rate of 15-20% in manmade fabric demand in the near future. Hence, the future of the Surat textile industry does look bright.
Making Fashion Designing Speedy and Easy – Designing Software
The right fashion designing software helps the designer in expanding his creativity by allowing him to experiment with a wide range of designs, patterns, textures and colors. More work can be achieved in less time with the help of such software, which helps in increasing productivity.
The Rising Demand For Easy-Care Clothing
The popularity and consumer demand for easy-care clothing continues to rise due to the comfort and expediency that they allow. More and more research and advances continue to take place in this field.
Making Seasonal Fashion Merchandising Effective
If each of the above aspects is managed efficiently, seasonal merchandising can be used by a retailer as a tool to increase sales and thereby make more profits.
Textile Printing in India – Traditional Approach
All the regions do not give much attention to final finishing. There is a greater need to give attention to the final product. In hand block printing, flowing water is needed. The use of alternative sources can save the environment and labor too.
Fashion Stylists – The Emerging Class In The Fashion Industry
In spite of certain shortcomings, fashion styling is an exciting career option for people who love fashion. More and more people are realizing the importance of overall image building in boosting self-confidence, which would in turn reflect on the person’s interaction with others. Thus, the number of people turning to fashion stylists is on the rise all over the world.
The Retailer’s Role In Quality Retailing – The Emerging Scenario In India
In these times of tough competition among the retailers, if they indulge in price wars, it tends to reduce their profitability. It has been observed that customers give more importance to product quality and customer service than to price. Many companies have been able to sustain themselves in spite of charging a higher price for their product than their competitors with the help of better customer service.
Emergence of Technology - Shaping Up
New technology directly affects the gross income than total capacity. It is always very difficult to count the exact figures of profit gained by only one new technology application, so the assumption percentage is the only data available to check the growth rate by the applied new technology, but it is for sure that new innovations and technologies are opening more doors for more advanced search.
Denim Jeans In European Market
All borders for denim jeans seem to be down these days. Denim jeans are everywhere. They are on the designer catwalks, home collections and on accessories. Price barriers have been broken. There are umpteen numbers of finishes and washes. From embellishments, to destroyed, distressed and ultra low-rise jeans, designers are coming out with limitless possibilities with denim jeans. The market too seems never to bottom out.
The Kanchipuram Silk Industry
The Kanchipuram silk industry has managed to survive many highs and lows and has made its presence felt internationally. However, the biggest challenges faced by it today are undertaking modifications to suit changing customer preferences, use of modern technology and product diversification.
World Denim Fabrics Market Report 2007
Over 50 percent of denim production is based in Asia with China, India, Turkey, Pakistan and Bangladesh leading in that order. Have huge domestic markets, China and India have easily displaced the USA, once a leader of this category of textiles.
Supple Mechanization in Textile Production
Textile manufacturing is perhaps one of the oldest known industries in India. It was in existence since the beginning of civilization, although a crude methodology has been used then. The total contribution towards textiles manufacturing in our country is approximately 20% of country’s industrial production and is also treated as the backbone of economy. This contribution is about 1/3rd of the foreign exchange earned by the government.
Future of Fabrics – Nonwoven
Usually people consider textile fabrics as the common categorization such as woven, knitted, braided or tufted constructions. They commonly abandon nonwoven fabrics form the textile group. In the conventional fabric, the fibre is first made into yarns; on the other hand, nonwovens are manufactured sheets or webs directionally or randomly orientated fibres, bonded through resistance, solidity or sticking together into a fabric.
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