Textile Vs Technology: Created To Please Or Displease?

Corporate Strategies & Communication (CSC)

THE EMERGING FUTURE FOR POLYESTER

Polyester (PET) is the most widely used fibre in the apparel industry, accounting for around 52% of the total volume of fibres produced globally. The apparel industry accounts for around 32 million tons of the 57 million tons of polyester used each year [1]. It is used widely in technical textiles as well.

POLYESTER VALUE CHAIN

The origin has many names and named by the companies producing it. It started with the discovery of Nylon in United States then Terylene in England.

KHITISH PANDYA: FOUNDER, ECO TASAR

Khitish Pandya has been involved with tasar silk textiles since 2000. He was brought in by PRADAN- an NGO to help build the business side of the silk yarn making project initiated by PRADAN.

AUTOMATION IN APPAREL INDUSTRY

Automation is most often defined as, automatically controlled operation of an apparatus, process or system by mechanical or electronic devices that take the place of human organs of observation, effort, and decision. The purpose of this paper was to investigate the status and the effects of technology adoption on the level of organizational factors within the context of the apparel industry.

THE SHAPE OF HOME TEXTILES

Year 2021 will be all about taking a closer look at what you choose for your home, elements that represent you, make your soul feel at home are the most calming choices. While choosing for textures and colors, visualize the element if your favorite nook and a couple more spaces before you buy.

FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE FASHION IN INDIA- KAMAKHYAA

YOUR ONE-STOP ONLINE SHOPPING DESTINATION FOR SUSTAINABLE AND LUXURY WOMEN’S WEAR FASHION.

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 .

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.

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).

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

ENCIRCLING THE INDIAN TEXTILE WET PROCESSING INDUSTRY

Manufacturing Sustainable Bast Yarns Modern rotor spinning system from raw material to yarn

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.

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.

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.

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.

Khadi: India's Hand-Spun Strength

India’s ideology for independence has had its own shares of ups and down in the Indian Market.

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.

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.

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.

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.

JUTE FIBRE SPINNING PROCESS

The jute fibre is a natural fibre. The fibre which is obtained from the bast layer of the plants Corchorus capsularis and Corchorus olitorius is called jute. It is one kind of cellulosic fibre.

THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE OUR CLOTHES

Is the world faces this pandemic in unified isolation, we at Fashion Revolution are focusing on how the unfolding situation is affecting the people who make our clothes.

DOES SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCE THE BUYING BEHAVIOR?

Before trying to intricate about buying behavior let me ask you some questions so that we are having a strong platform to understand the things.

ZERO-WASTE PATTERN CUTTING: ELIMINATING PRE-CONSUMER FABRIC WASTE IN THE PATTERN CUTTING ROOM

Abstract With the growing acceptance of the ideal of sustainability, a paradigm shift is occurring in the field of fashion. With consumer tastes now being inspired by ideas of the upcycling, circular design, and slow fashion, many designers are being compelled by circumstances to reduce the carbon footprint left behind by the fashion industry. These endeavors are primarily targeted towards reducing waste generated during the garment manufacturing phase. Regrettably, these efforts are not being intelligently directed at preventing wastage at the designing and cutting stage itself. Conformist manufacturing methods such as the “Cut and Sew Method” that have been in practice for over 500 years now, generally yield up to 85 percent of fabric consumption efficiency. Consequently, 15 percent of fabric wastage occurs in the cutting room itself. This wastage is leaving behind a “significant ecological footprint”. Unconventional and eccentric pattern-making methods such as subtraction method, geo-cut method and A-POC have now gained popularity; conversely, zero-waste pattern cutting (ZWPC) as a concept has not been extensively used or proliferated yet. To comprehend the unpopularity of ZWPC, a thorough understanding of the concept and its benefits and drawbacks were studied through an extensive review of research work and projects undertaken and executed by experts and novices in the field of ZWPC. It was found that there are limited challenges faced in adopting the concept and it can be widely implemented to resolve the problematic disposal, reuse or recycling of fabric wastage.

WITH AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS, SAURER TAKES NEXT STEP TOWARD AUTOMATED FACTORIES

Textile companies are facing increasingly complex challenges: higher labour costs and employee turnover rates, not to mention the need to automate material flow, reduce lead times and boost productivity.

PREMIÈRE VISION PARIS : 44 414 INTERNATIONAL VISITORS FOR A DISTINCTLY PARTICULAR FEBRUARY EDITION

The world’s leading trade show for the upstream creative fashion industry succeeded in mobilising industry professionals from 124 countries around more than 1,700 exhibitors for a distinctly particular edition due to the coronavirus-related health crisis.

INDIAN TEXTILE INDUSTRY SHOULD DIVERSIFY; DEPENDENCY ONLY ON COTTON NOT HEALTHY

LRT is a market leader globally in Ring Travellers and catering to the requirements of over 5500 spinning mills in over 40 countries.

SOURCE INDIA 2019 GOT GREAT INTEREST FROM LATIN AMERICAN BUYERS

RONAK RUGANI (Chairman SRTEPC) and ANIL RAJVANSHI (Ex-Chairman SRTEPC)

INDIAN HERITAGE: AN INSPIRATION FOR INTERNATIONAL FASHION

India has given the world yoga, architecture, heritage, traditions. One more contribution that must be added to the list is fashion. India has long been a muse to the international fashion. The sheer amount of diversity and influences that designers can draw from every region is immense, and no other country can come close to it. 1With the world communities coming closer, the influence of Indian culture and heritage on international fashion is only growing. Indian fashion designers have contributed a lot in the international fashion arena with their incomparable weaves, embroideries, fabrics and designs by bringing together their vast expertise, creativity and innovation. In this paper attempt has been made to discuss the application of Indian traditional accessories, draping styles, to create western silhouettes. The headgears used in ancient India footwear’s like jutties and mojdi Indian maangtika and various embellishment used in bridal jewelries are kept as an inspiration by international designers to make a fusion in the fashion world.