Business
Textile Value Chain
IMPROVING YOUR COMPANY'S PERFORMANCE: 3 TIPS TO SETTING UP AN EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WHICH GIVES RESULTS
An organization which does not measure and monitor the performance of every employee cannot reach optimum level of performance. Human beings naturally love challenges and most of us need a target or a goal to aspire for. At the workplace too, in case we do not have a clear goal; most employees prefer to meander along doing what is minimum requirement to get their monthly salary. It is therefore imperative that all organizations have some method of measuring and monitoring performance.
2 min |
January 2021
Textile Value Chain
FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE FASHION IN INDIA- KAMAKHYAA
YOUR ONE-STOP ONLINE SHOPPING DESTINATION FOR SUSTAINABLE AND LUXURY WOMEN’S WEAR FASHION.
4 min |
January 2021
Textile Value Chain
A.T.E. PARTNERS WITH W+D BICMA, GERMANY, TO BRING TEXTILE HYGIENE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES TO INDIA
The ongoing pandemic has brought renewed focus on the medical and hygiene segment in textiles.
1 min |
January 2021
Textile Value Chain
WET PROCESSING INDUTRY- A STRONG POTENTIAL TO BECOME COMPLETELY SUSTAINABLE PRACHI GHELOT
In present situation ecological cognizance of individuals about natural products, renewable resources, less ecological harm and sustainability of the products they buy has restored the utilization of natural colors in coloring of textiles. Natural dyes are having some characteristic preferences: No health risks, Simple extraction and purification, No harmful effluent, mild dyeing temperatures and Sustainable sources .
4 min |
December 2020
Textile Value Chain
WET PROCESSING - ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
The textile industry is being considered as the highest polluting industry. We deal with dyes, chemicals to get beautiful colours on the fabric, finishes for functional properties like UV protection, anti-sweat, anti-static, inspect repellant, bacterial repellant and many more, we end up using materials that are harmful to nature. Many a times natural colours are not that easily available and they do not have the characteristics to retain the colours for many years. As a result of limitations to eco-friendly processing, the industry is opting for manmade chemicals.
4 min |
December 2020
Textile Value Chain
TRENDING - TIE AND DYE!
Tie and dye is a technique where colour or dye is applied through various methods but are also resisted or stopped from entering special parts of the material or fabric. For example a rubber band or a thread is tied around a fabric tightly that nothing enters it; then after immersing the fabric in the dye bath the colour does not penetrates or stamps over the area which results in designs and unique patterns.
5 min |
December 2020
Textile Value Chain
TIES AND BOW TIES
A gentleman should dress to his strengths to accommodate his individuality. Dressing well is not about following the tides of fashion or adhering to outdated rules. It is a skill to help you through life challenges-from job interviews to special dates and to show you true self in any setting (Potter Gift, 2015).
7 min |
December 2020
Textile Value Chain
PROTECTION, HYGIENE AND COMFORT WITH N9 WORLD TECHNOLOGIES
Trends, consumer behaviour and markets, every aspect of the global economy is having a keen eye on protective textiles because the consumer behaviour is shifting towards some major lifestyle changes, the highlight of which will be protection
3 min |
December 2020
Textile Value Chain
LOOKING FORWARD TO 2021 WITH KEY TRENDS
The transition to modular designs and plan thinking in fashion is introducing another period of attachable and detachable components to clothing, footwear and accessories, regardless of whether it’s an enriching neckline or a three-in-one puffa jacket.
4 min |
December 2020
Textile Value Chain
OWNERSHIP AND RISK TAKING
I believe that if the right talent is attracted and selected then the responsibility to build ownership and risk taking attitude is of the SME owner/founder. It is a slow process and the time taken will depend on both the owner/founder and senior leader in question, however, at the heart of this process is, for the SME owner to develop the mentality of accepting failure.
3 min |
December 2020
Textile Value Chain
N9 World Technologies - Protective Solutions for the Post COVID World
N9 World Technologies Private Limited (N9WTPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Resil Chemicals, Bengaluru is an innovative specialty chemicals company committed to offering unique patented next-generation technologies in the hygiene, comfort and wellness space. The company’s technologies offer differentiated value and cost-effective sustainable solutions to its customers and consumer brands. In this feature, the senior management of the company shares information about the product portfolio, operational strategy and the future plans.
5 min |
December 2020
Textile Value Chain
ENCIRCLING THE INDIAN TEXTILE WET PROCESSING INDUSTRY
Manufacturing Sustainable Bast Yarns Modern rotor spinning system from raw material to yarn
6 min |
December 2020
Textile Value Chain
APPLICATION OF IOT in TEXTILE INDUSTRY
Internet of Things (IOT) is a concept of having a network of physical objects. “Things” refers to objects so, by meaning of Internet of Things one can say an interaction or transaction of data and even controlling to a certain extent the physical objects by the help of sensors, software and technologies [1]. Example of this technology in our real life can be, finger print scanners in our phones, where the sensor detect the fingerprints and if it matches opens the phone.
4 min |
December 2020
Textile Value Chain
Why Does A Company Need Good HR Practices?
As an owner/ MD of the company you could be thinking why you need good HR systems and processes for your company. A well-functioning HR system is aligned to the business strategy and goals and acts as a competitive advantage for your organization and results in improving both the ‘Top’ and ‘Bottom’ line of business. To answer your question “why?” take the test of checking some signs that existing HR systems and processes need an overhaul.
5 min |
October 2020
Textile Value Chain
Is Remote Work Here To Stay In Asia-pacific?
COVID-19 saw our lives change nearly overnight. As Asia-Pacific responded to the crisis, organisations quickly adapted to support a remote workforce. Digital transformations that would normally take months, if not years, were managed in days and weeks.
1 min |
October 2020
Textile Value Chain
Covid-19 Fuels Internal Hires In Asia-Pacific
Prior to COVID-19, recruiting was already going through a period of change. The rise of analytical and digital tools, the increasing focus on diversity, and the shift in skills needed meant the role of the recruiter was evolving.
3 min |
October 2020
Textile Value Chain
Improving the Textile Education in Maharashtra
What is Education?
9 min |
October 2020
Textile Value Chain
HR Needs and Skills acquired-GAP Analysis for Textile Machinery segment
Importance of HR & Skills in present Employment Trend and Pattern of Indian Textile Engineering Industry
6 min |
October 2020
Textile Value Chain
HANDLOOM WOVEN FABRIC – STORY OF BANARASI BROCADE AND CHANDERI
A National talk show on Handloom Woven Fabric – Story Of Banarasi Brocade And Chanderi, was held on National Handloom day 7 th August, 2020 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm by the Department of Textile and Fashion Technology of College Home Science, Nirmala Niketan, Affiliated to University of Mumbai, NAAC Accredited A Grade. Delegates included students, teachers, professionals, craft lovers, artisans and others related to this field at National and International level.
4 min |
October 2020
Textile Value Chain
Don't Get Bamboozled by Bamboo…. There are more Sustainable Alternatives
Bamboo fabric has been paraded as one of the Sustainable alternatives to ‘resource guzzling’ cotton or polyester - a ‘polluting’ petrochemical derivative. With fame came detractors, and soon we were made to realize that Bamboo fibre production process was indeed ‘unsustainable’.
3 min |
October 2020
Textile Value Chain
NATIONAL WEAVERS OF KUTCH CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
A National webinar on NATIONAL WEAVERS of KUTCH was held on 7th August, 2020 from 2 to 3.30pm, National handloom day, by the Department of Textile and Fashion Technology of College Home Science, Nirmala Niketan, Affiliated to University of Mumbai, NAAC Accredited A Grade. Delegates included students, teachers, professionals, craft lovers, artisans and others related to this field at National and International level.
3 min |
October 2020
Textile Value Chain
BRAND UPDATE: Good Raw-Material Utilization
Optimal raw-material utilization is achieved in the blow room line VARIOline thanks to the combination of microtufts, the function VARIOset and progressive cleaning.
1 min |
October 2020
Textile Value Chain
PROCESSING OF ALGIKNIT FIBRES IN TEXTILE INDUSTRIES
Climate change affects everyone – and the textile industry is not immune. Biomaterials research group AlgiKnit, is doing its bit for the environment by aiming to create a biomaterial alternative that serves as a replacement for everyday, man-made textiles such as polyester. Their goal is to keep fashion products from filling landfills and causing microplastic pollution.
5 min |
October 2020
Textile Value Chain
Khadi: India's Hand-Spun Strength
India’s ideology for independence has had its own shares of ups and down in the Indian Market.
5 min |
July 2020
Textile Value Chain
YARN EXPORT RECOVERS IN JUNE, BUT STILL DOWN
In June, basic textiles comprising fibres, spun and filament yarns shipment surged 28-39% YoY, both in terms of US$ and INR worth US$504 million or INR3,770 crore, accounting for about 2.3% of total merchandise exported from India during the month.
2 min |
July 2020
Textile Value Chain
WET SPINNING
Highlight of the article:Wet spinning is the oldest process.- It is used for fiber-forming substances that have been dissolved in a solvent.- The spinnerets are submerged in a chemical bath and as the filaments emerge they precipitate from solution and solidify.- It is called “Wet spinning” since the solution is extruded directly into the precipitating liquid.- Examples: Rayon, Aramid, Acrylic, etc.
5 min |
July 2020
Textile Value Chain
THE NOW & THE AFTER
Dr. Jaikrishna Pathak, with a hopeful end note, shares his perspective on the present struggles of manufacturers and the expected changes after the pandemic.
4 min |
July 2020
Textile Value Chain
SISAL FIBRE SPINNING
Highlight of the article:Sisal fiber obtained from the plant Agave Sisalana, yields a stifffibre, traditionally used in making twine, rope and also dartboards. Today Brazil is major world producer of sisal.The first commercial plantings in Brazil were made in late 1930’s and the first sisal fibre exports from there were made in 1946. Sisal plants consists of a rosette of sword-shaped leaves about 1.5 to 2 meters long.Young leaves may have a few minute thin along their margins, but lose them as they mature. The sisal plant has a 7-10 years life time and typically produces 200-250 commercially usable leaves. Traditionally, sisal has been the leading material for agricultural twin (binder twin and baler twin) because of its strength, durability to stretches, affinity for certain dyestuffs, and resistance to deteriorstion in salt water.But the importance of this traditional use is diminishing with competition from polypropylene and the development of other haymaking techniques, while new higher-valued sisal has been developed.
3 min |
July 2020
Textile Value Chain
RAW WOOL SPINNING
Highlight of the article:The current widespread use and demand for wool is so great that there is little doubt that wool will continue to maintain its position of importance in the fabric industry. Only a major innovation that encompasses the many attributes of wool—including it warmth, durability, and value—could threaten the prominence of this natural fiber.
10+ min |
July 2020
Textile Value Chain
MANUFACTURING OF CARBON FIBRE
Highlight of the article Carbon fibre is also called as graphite fibre. Carbon fibre was developed in the mid 1960s. It is first found by Dr. Roger Bacon. It is in the form of several long strands of materials mainly composed by carbon atoms. Each strand is 0.005-0.010mm thick in diameter. Its density is much lower than density of steel.
3 min |