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Commentary: Bangladesh needs textile reliefBy Andy Mukherjee Published: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2005 Free trade in textiles is not even six months old, and it has already put Bangladesh in a tight spot. U.S. and European stores haven't stopped stocking "Made in Bangladesh" trousers, shirts and T-shirts; it's just that the quota-free world that has existed since Jan. 1 is a buyers' market, and all suppliers are under pressure to match Chinese prices. Prices of woven-fabric clothing have dropped as muc... Continue reading ...
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Public sector textile univ soon: Hossain ZillurEmail Written by bangladesheconomy on Nov-17-08 6:34am From: bangladesheconomy.wordpress.com http://www.newagebd.com/2008/nov/17/front.html#20
Public sector textile univ soon: Hossain ZillurStaff Correspondent The government will set up a public textile university in Dhaka and will soon approve the proposal for a private university, said the commerce and education adviser, Hossain Zillur Rahman on Sunday. The adviser pledged all supports for simil... Continue reading ...
Posted by Textile MBSTU on Thursday, December 18, 2008,
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Monday, November 10, 2008 About Industrialization of BangladeshBangladesh were born in the background of utter industrial backwardness. At the time of her birth she was so poor in the field of industry that almost all the industry products that the required had to imported from abroad. Though she hold the monopoly of jute, leather, and other raw materials she was obliged both to export jute to other countries and buy from them finished goods made with her raw materials. This tragic position la... Continue reading ...
Posted by Textile MBSTU on Thursday, December 18, 2008,
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Small beginnings of a mass revolt As per reports there have been cases of workers struggles in garment factories in last few months. But these were mostly in individual factories with demands addressed to individual bosses. FS Sweater factory, whose events became detonator for the recent revolt, has been in turmoil since last some months with workers repeatedly agitating for their demands. On Saturday, 20 May 2006, as morning shift started at 8.00 AM nearly 1000 workers of FS Sweater factory ... Continue reading ...
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From 20 May to 6 June 2006, nearly 1.8 million garment workers of Bangladesh concentrated in industrial areas in and around the capital Dhaka engaged in a series of simultaneous massive wildcat strikes that took on the proportions of a mass proletarian revolt. During this period, especially from May 20 to May 24 when garment workers’ revolt was at its peak, workers of nearly 4000 factories struck work. These workers, and other workers from the industrial suburbs, continuously demonstrated a... Continue reading ...
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HistoryThe history of the Readymade Garments Sector in Bangladesh is a fairly recent one. Nonetheless it is a rich and varied tale. The recent struggle to realize Workers' Rights adds an important episode to the story. Below, we present a detailed narration of the evolution of the RMG sector from its humble origins to the present day. 1 . INTRODUCTIONThe shift from a rural, agrarian economy to an urban, industrial economy is integral to the process of economic development (Kaldor, 1966, 1967). A... Continue reading ...
Knitting TechnologyThe art of knitting has changed over the years. From hand knitting to hand operated machines to computerized machines, the journey is a long one. Evolution of Hand KnittingThe original art of knitting involved the use of needles which were made of bone or wood. Dating back into prehistoric times, a primitive hand-knitting technique was reproduced using one needle and short pieces of fiber. Then came the use of two needles, which gradually moved to three, and then to four n... Continue reading ...
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Textile productsLabelling In Malta, Directive 96/74/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1996 on textile names has been fully in force since 1 January 2003 by the strength given to it through the transposition into Maltese legislation under the name of Textile Names Order (Order no 46 of 2000). Only products which comply with this Order may be marketed in Malta. This order applies to: textile products exclusively composed of textile fibres, products containing a... Continue reading ...
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Advice for employersThe health effects of noise at work Do you have a noise problem at work? Introduction The information on these web pages will help you understand: what you may need to do as an employer under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 which came into force in April 2006 how you can protect your employees from noise These pages will be of particular interest to you if you are an employer whose business involves using: noisy powered tools or machinery; explosive sources suc... Continue reading ...
Health and safety in the laundries and dry-cleaning industries
The laundering and dry-cleaning industry employs around 39,000 people in 3,600 businesses, with a turnover of £1.3bn. (Source: National Statistics Annual Business Inquiry 2006). Most work in small dry cleaners, but with some large industrial laundries handling hospital and hotel contracts and specialised operations such as industrial wipers. There is a significant local authority enforced sector in the launderette industry and in "... Continue reading ...
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Health and safety in the textiles industriesThe textile and clothing manufacturing industries employ around 116,000 people in 8,600 businesses, with a turnover of more than £9bn. (Source: National Statistics Annual Business Inquiry 2006). In the textiles industries, the main causes of injury are:slips and trips (nearly a quarter of all injuries) manual handling/musculoskeletal injuries struck by moving or falling objects contact with moving machinery These four causes alone account for nearly 80%... Continue reading ...
Posted by Textile MBSTU on Tuesday, December 16, 2008,
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Textile Testing Methods included in this section are all free to use and all the information were collected from the people who have been still serving in textile testing labs till now. You may feel free to contact us regarding any testing procedure explained in this website. In any good dye house a Quality Control and Quality Assurance systems should go hand in hand. The knowledge of QC operations should lead to the formation of good QA systems. Let us discuss with some of QA and QC operatio... Continue reading ...
Plain WeavePlain weave is a basic style of weaves, which have the weft and warp threads interwined in an alternate way to produce a checkerboard effect. It is also known as one-up-one-down weave or over and under pattern. Plain weave is the simplest and most common interlacing of warp and weft. In this, the warp and weft are of equal tension and spacing and it is equally visible on the surface.
Characteristics of Plain Weave It is snag resistant. It wrinkles. It has lower tear strength. Fabric... Continue reading ...
Twill WeaveTwill weave is characterized by the effect of parallel diagonal ribs formed left-to-right or right-to-left. It is created by the interlacing of 2 or 3 warp threads over 1 or 2 filling thread in an alternate rows. The resulting fabric is more pliable and drapeable than the plain or basket weave but less pliable than satin. Twill weave which has more warps than the wefts floating on the face of the fabric is called warp faced and those with wefts predominating is known as weft faced. C... Continue reading ...
Ramie FabricRamie fabric is valued as a summer fabric because of its excellent quality of air permeability and moisture-absorption. The fabric is abrasion resistant and is stronger than cotton and linen. It is not harmed by mild acids and is resistant to alkali. Ramie fabric readily take dyes and does not fade easily. It is easily laundered and dries quickly. It becomes smooth and lustrous with each wash. Blended ramie fabric is more common than pure one. It goes well with other fabrics. Blend... Continue reading ...
Linen FabricLinen fabric is noted as the fabric of luxury. It symbolises comfort and elegance. It is antibacterial and antifungi and does not cause irritation or allergies when worn. It gives protection against UV radiation. The fabric carries tensile strength and is highly durable. It absorbs moisture 20 times of its weight but never gives a wet impression. After each wash, linen fabric gets stronger with better look. Since linen has low elasticity, linen cloths do not deform themselves. Lin... Continue reading ...
Jute FabricJute fabric is widely used fabric after cotton. It is very versatile and economical. It is eco-friendly and do not degrade on exposure to sun light. The fabric is very strong and durable. It is ideally being used as bags and sacks for packing since ages. Today, it is much soughted for fashionable cloths, home furnishing and fashion accessories. At present Bangladesh is the largest cultivator of jute whereas India is the largest jute goods manufacturer. The other jute producing count... Continue reading ...
Fabric BlendsFabric blends are one which is made up of two or more different types of fibres twisted or spun together. Blending adds to the quality of the final product. Characteristics of Fabric Blends It is easy to care. It becomes more durable. It becomes more soft and luxurious. It becomes more resistant to wrinkles. It becomes more comfortable to wear. It does not shrinks. It becomes stronger to withstand lots of wear and multiple washing. Uses of Fabric BlendsPolyester/Cotton - The tough cre... Continue reading ...
Silk fabric is known for its softness, luster, beauty and luxurious look. It is one of the higher grade fabrics, which gives the wearer comfort in all types of weather. It keeps the body cool in summer and warm in winter. It is the strongest natural fabric in the world. It is said that silk was discovered during 2640 B.C. in China. Chinese Empress, Hsi Ling Shi studied the silkworm and learned the art of unwinding the silk from the cocoon and made silk fabric from it. This was the beginning of... Continue reading ...
Fabric Storage TipsThe storage area should be clean, cool, dry, and dark. If possible free it from drastic changes in temperature and humidity. Fabric should be stored as clean as possible because dust particles cut fibers through friction and abrasion. Fabrics that cannot be cleaned should be vacuumed. However, samplers, painted and embroidered pictures, and beaded work should not be vacuumed. Try to store flat. If folding is necessary, avoid sharp folds by padding at the points of the folds.... Continue reading ...
Muslin FabricMuslin is a soft and fine cotton fabric with a plain weave. It is sometimes printed or dyed. The fabric comes in medium to lightweight. It is cool, comfortable and very affordable. Muslin wears well. It has a simple and clean look. It has low count, less than 160 threads per square inch. Unfinished muslin is used in fashion design for making trial garments. Muslin fabric is also sometimes made out of silk or linen. Silk muslin has a beautiful crisp texture but it does not wears we... Continue reading ...
Denim FabricDenim is a very strong and hardwearing fabric. It is used for longer wear and is very durable. The fabric is stiff and unyielding but softens with wear. It has twill weave with un-dyed weft yarn and colored warp, usually indigo dyed. Denim looks better when it fades to whitish patches at creases, points of strain or hem edges. The word 'Denim' is believed to be derived from the French phrase "serge de Nimes", a serge fabric from the town named Nimes in France. In the 18th century, ... Continue reading ...
Terry FabricTerry fabric is made up of cotton and it is very absorbent. It is very soft and comfortable. The fabric withstands strain of rubbing, pulling, twisting and tugging by the user. It gets stronger in wet condition. It is easily washed in hot water using strong bleach or detergent. Terry fabric is constructed of a pile weave, sometimes with a jacquard pattern. The pile may be either cut or uncut. Generally the fabric is formed using two sets of warp yarns. The one sided pile is known... Continue reading ...
Cotton Fabric TexturesCotton fabric is a very versatile natural fabric. It gives immense comfort to wearer and is very durable. Suitable for all kinds of weather, it traps air within the fabric structure and help for a thermal insulation process. For its strength, absorbency and washable property, cotton has become the principal clothing fabric of the world. With its versatility, a number of textures are created with cotton fabric. Each texture contribute to the final quality of the cotton. Th... Continue reading ...
FABRIC CARE Generally, the best rule is to follow the care instructions on the manufacturer’s label. If there is no label and/or you wish to wash a garment or fabric at home instead of dry clean, the properties of each fabric will help you determine the care of the fabric or garment. Dry Cleaning is by definition, cleaning with solvents and little or no water. The combination of solvents and heat is hard on fabrics and may cause as much wear as actual wearing of the garment. Perchlorethylen... Continue reading ...
Posted by Textile MBSTU on Tuesday, December 16, 2008,
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Function textile fiber in lining development application At present the various countries in the textile material development, the function textile fiber research occupies the dominant position, and obviously manifests the market thin characteristic, multi-purpose performs the lining and the clothing through its constitution raw material the viewpoint which realizes specially to be clear about. In the past in the textile fiber development multiplication, the main way was the r... Continue reading ...
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A Brief Introduction To TextilesDefinitionsA textile is any object woven from natural or synthetic fibres. This also includes fabrics made by the interlacing of yarns or threads by knitting, braiding, netting or felting. The primary natural fibres are from animal sources (wool, silk and hair), vegitable sources (cotton, flax and hemp) and, less commonly, a mineral source (asbestos). Synthetic fibres have been under development from the late 19th century. The first synthetic fibres are known as ... Continue reading ...
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WORLD FIBRE & PAKISTAN
TRENDS IN DEMAND & SUPPLYOrder #: T10177_2007TX; US$ 396.00 Published by YarnsandFibers; Oct 2007; 28 Pages; 11 Exhibits Available only in Electronic Format Pakistan’s manmade fibre production hovers around 600 thousand tons while consumption has gradually increased to 831 thousand tons making it import – dependent. According to the “World Fibre & Pakistan – Trends in Demand and Supply” a compendium from YarnsandFibers Pakistan is the 4th largest producer of c... Continue reading ...
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Bicomponent Fiber Current U.S. Bicomponent Fiber Producers: BASF Corporation; DuPont Company; Fiber Innovation Technology, Inc.; KoSa; Solutia Inc. Definition: Bicomponent fiber is comprised of two polymers of different chemical and / or physical properties extruded from the same spinneret with both polymers within the same filament. Bicomponent Fiber CapabilitiesBicomponents can provide: Thermal bonding Self bulking Very fine fibers Unique cross sections The functionality of s... Continue reading ...
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High - Performance FibersSpecialty fibers are engineered for specific uses that require exceptional strength, heat resistance and/or chemical resistance. They are generally niche products, but some are produced in large quantities. Glass is the oldest, and most familiar, performance fiber. Fibers have been manufactured from glass since the 1930s. Although early versions were strong, they were relatively inflexible and not suitable for many textile applications. Today's glass fibers offer a muc... Continue reading ...
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Spandex Fiber (Elastane) Spandex Textile Filament Fiber First U.S. Commercial Spandex Fiber Production: 1959, DuPont Company Current U.S. Spandex Fiber Producers: Asahi Kasei Spandex America, Inc. (formerly Dorlastan.); INVISTA, RadiciSpandex Corporation Federal Trade Commission Definition for Spandex Fiber: A manufactured fiber in which the fiber forming substance is a long-chain synthetic polymer comprised of at least 85% of a segmented polyurethane. (Complete FTC Fiber Rules here.) Basic Pr... Continue reading ...
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Acrylic Fiber Acrylic Tow Fiber Acrylic Staple Fiber First U.S. Commercial Acrylic Fiber Production: 1950, DuPont Company Current U.S. Acrylic Fiber Producers:Sterling Fibers Federal Trade Commission Definition for Acrylic Fiber: A manufactured fiber in which the fiberforming substance is any long-chain synthetic polymer composed of at least 85% by weight of acrylonitrile units (-CH2-CH[CN]-)x. (Complete FTC Fiber Rules here.) Basic Principles of Acrylic Fiber Production — Acrylic ... Continue reading ...
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Nylon Fiber
(Polyamide)Nylon Tow Fiber Nylon Staple Fiber Nylon Textile Filament Fiber Nylon Industrial Filament Fiber Nylon Carpet BCF Filament Fiber First U.S. Commercial Nylon Fiber Production: 1939, DuPont Company Current U.S. Nylon Fiber Producers: Fiber Innovation Technology, Inc.; Fiber Science, Inc.; Honeywell Resins & Chemicals LLC; INVISTA; Kordsa International, LLC; Nylstar, Inc.; Palmetto Synthetics; Polyamide High Performance, Inc. (Formerly Acordis); Premiere Fibers Inc.; Solutia ... Continue reading ...
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Polyester Fiber (Polyethyleneterephthalate) (Polyethylene Naphthalate)Polyester Tow Fiber Polyester Staple Fiber Polyester Fiberfill Polyester Textile Filament Fiber Polyester Industrial Filament Fiber PEN Fiber (Polyethylene Naphthalate) more First U.S. Commercial Polyester Fiber Production: 1953, DuPont Company Current U.S. Polyester Fiber Producers: Color-Fi; Dak Fibers; Fiber Science, Inc.; Foss Manufacturing Co.; INVISTA LLC; Nan Ya Plastics Corp.; Palmetto Synthetics; Performa... Continue reading ...
Posted by Textile MBSTU on Monday, December 15, 2008,
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Composite fibres – natural and synthetic blendsComposite fibre products are not new. The first composite material known was made in Egypt around 3,000 years ago when clay was reinforced with straw to build walls. With the advent of metals, the use of natural fibre for reinforcing declined. The rise of composite materials began during the 1960s when glass fibres in combination with tough rigid resins could be produced on a large scale. The advantages of using plant fibre include weight savin... Continue reading ...
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Alpaca
There are approximately three million alpacas worldwide with approximately 80 percent of these in Peru. The industry in South America does not export the raw fibre material – it is processed in Peru into products for export. Products include clothing, yarns, and knitwear and craft products. There are two types of alpaca; the huacaya, which accounts for 80 percent of the total and the suri which makes up the remaining 20 percent. The fibre of the suri is the longest and the most prized.... Continue reading ...
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CamelCamel hair has two qualities; the relatively coarse outer hair and the inner down fibre. The outer hair is coarse and can be up to 37 cm in length with a diameter of 20-120 microns. The inner down fibre produced by animals in hot desert climates tends to be coarser and sparser than from those living in a more temperate climate. The inner down fibre varies from 19-24 microns and varies between 2-5 and 12.5 cms in length. Only this fibre is used in yarn production. The fibres are collected ... Continue reading ...
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Is hemp more ecologically friendly than cotton?Anything that can be made from cotton can be made from hemp. Hemp's long fibres give it the strength to create a finished product that is much stronger and more durable than one produced from cotton. Just as hemp can be cultivated instead of trees, it can also be grown in place of cotton, with environmental benefits. Cotton is one of the most environmentally destructive agricultural crops. In pesticide use in the US alone, is staggering – 125 mi... Continue reading ...
Worsted vs woollen fabricsWorsted fabrics are often more expensive than wool spun products due to the longer raw material to resultant yarn processing route used. Worsted fabric is stronger and wears better than a woollen spun fabric of equivalent weave construction and fabric weight. Worsted fabrics are preferred for trousers, suitings, other garments and upholstery fabrics where a smooth finish is required. Woollen spun fabrics are used for jackets, coats, skirts, upholstery fabrics, rug... Continue reading ...
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Wool fibre
Wool production and use dates back approximately 10,000 years in Asia Minor. People living in the Mesopotamian Plain at that time used sheep for three basic human needs: food, clothing and shelter. As spinning and weaving skills developed woollens became a greater part of people's lives. The warmth of wool clothing and the mobility of sheep allowed people to spread civilisation beyond the warm climate of the Mesopotamia. Between 3000-1000 BC the Persians, Greeks and Romans distribut... Continue reading ...
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Organic CottonCotton dominates global fibre production with an annual production of 18 million tonnes. It is the most important fibre used in large-scale textile production. With an increasing awareness of the amount of chemical usage in cotton production and the resulting ecological damage, there is concern about conventional cotton production, and a move to either organic cotton production or to production of other fibre crops that require fewer chemicals, such as hemp or kenaf. The only cot... Continue reading ...
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Hemp FibreHemp production is easy to achieve organically. Therefore many of the ecological problems in chemical farming of other fibres are obviated. Hemp quickly grows up to 5 metres in height with dense foliage which blocks weed growth. This means herbicides are not needed and the field is weed free for the next crop. Unlike cotton hemp does not have a high water requirement. The hemp plant has a deep tap root system which enables the plant ot take advantage of deep subsoil moisture, thus r... Continue reading ...
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Flax and LinenFlax is also known as linen. The flax plant yields the fibres for linen cloth; the short fibres not needed for cloth production can be used to make paper. Linen has been used for thousands of years. The earliest traces of its use have been dated as far back as 8,000 BC. Flax is thought to have originated in the Mediterranean region of Europe, the Swiss Lake Dweller People of the Stone Age apparently produced flax for fibre and seed. Mummies in Egyptian graves dating back 6,000 y... Continue reading ...
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History of natural fibresNatural plant and animal fibres have provided the raw materials to meet our fibre needs. No matter which climatic zone humans settled they were able to utilise the fibres of native species to make products such as clothes, cloths, buildings and cordage. The first composite material known was made with clay and straw to build walls in Egypt 3,000 years ago. Many of the ancient plant fibres are no longer in use. Fibres such as jute, sisal, coir and kapok only started to... Continue reading ...
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Jute is a long, soft, shiny vegetable fibre that can be spun into coarse, strong threads. It is produced from plants in the genus Corchorus, family Malvaceae. Jute is one of the cheapest natural fibers, and is second only to cotton in amount produced and variety of uses. Jute fibres are composed primarily of the plant materials, cellulose (major component of plant fibre) and lignin (major components wood fibre). It is thus a ligno-cellulosic fibre that is partially a textile fibre and partia... Continue reading ...
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German Trade Show 2008 in DhakaNovember 07, 2008 (Bangladesh) The German Trade Show 2008, organized by the Bangladesh German Chamber of Commerce and Industry with the support of Federal Republic of Germany and GTZ, kicked off yesterday at Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre, Dhaka. At this first ever German fair in Bangladesh, about 70 companies from various sectors like including chemical, machinery, garment, leather goods and footwear are participating here. Commerce Adviser Hossain ... Continue reading ...
Orders for knitwear sector fallNovember 08, 2008 (Bangladesh) It has been noted that the export orders for knitwear sector dropped significantly in October. Confirming the news to Fibre2fashion, source from Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) informed that the US and the EU still remained the chief markets for knitwear industry of the country. Statistics show that in fiscal year 2008-2009, knitwear and woven sector accounted for 39.21 and 36.62 percent of the ... Continue reading ...
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Economics of CottonA National Cotton Council analysis affirms that today’s modern cotton production system provides significant benefits to rural America’s economy and environment. Healthy rural economies are based on stable farm income, and cotton yields and prices are often among the healthiest of all field crops, vegetable or fruit. Cotton continues to be the basic resource for thousands of useful products manufactured in the U.S. and overseas. U.S. textile manufacturers use an annual av... Continue reading ...
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Govt laxity, major hurdle in growth of jute sector October 17, 2008 (Bangladesh) Jute, one of the most important pillars for the economy of Bangladesh, is trying hard to regain its grandeur. In an effort to take the industry to the zenith, local scientists are developing various jute products. However, Government is not paying proper heed to promote and market these commercially potent products. So much so that usage of common products like sacks are not encouraged in a proper manner and the u... Continue reading ...
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Present Market and Growth of Technical Textiles: According to a paper prepared by the Ministry of Textiles on technical textile industry, world market for technical Textiles products to around 23.77 million tonnes by 2010, worth $127 billion and among them India and China will be global demand growth driver for Asia. Asia's consumption for technical textiles products is expected to grow at 10,645,000 tons by 2010. This market is growing at approximately 4% CAGR. Particularly nonwoven products ... Continue reading ...
Traditional hand work, which rely mainly on orders from abroad, have become the latest victims of the global economic downturn, as workshops being shut down, businesses going bust, and workers losing jobs. In many villages the collapse of these crafts has become intertwined with the life of local people. Fibre2fashion has taken initiative to highlight "Effect of Global Downturn on Handloom and Handicraft Industry" by taking views from people involve in this business and from association who ar... Continue reading ...
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At £6,078 million in 2004, fashion exports have remained reasonably steady over the past few years (£5,818 million in 2002). Industry experts have predicted that UK clothing companies will have to position themselves into one of three categories in order to compete and survive in the world market: Niche manufacturers, supplying low-volume, high-value products. Balanced suppliers, having a UK manufacturing base for sampling and small-batch, but sourcing larger orders to overseas manufacturers.... Continue reading ...
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Developments in textiles are advancing with fierce intensity. Application areas stretch far beyond the traditional, trained more on spacewalks than the flashbulbs of the catwalk. Tomorrow’s textiles are intelligent, interactive and in all likelihood not developed in a western country near you. The BRIC countries of Brazil, Russia, India and China stand ready to move to sixth gear and, due to enormous financial resources and increasingly higher expertise in the field, can skip development ph... Continue reading ...
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INFORMATION FOR LOCATION DECISIONS Home Scoreboard Industry Sections Research Selected industry news 2008 News articles Our selection of news articles is intended to provide additional insight into the development of the Textile industry in emerging economies. 2008-11-29 Romania: Textile industry strongly hit by slumping demand Romania’s textiles industry is strongly affected by slumping global demand. In less than one year, the textiles industry lost 53,000 jobs, and the staff s... Continue reading ...
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Introduction Scope and methodology Technological and organizational developments Empirical evidence from country case studies The experience of Japan and the Asian NIEs Emerging issues Notes Implications for Asian women Pavla Jezkova1 Introduction This chapter is a summary of a recently completed study by UNIDO which combines inputs from research with commissioned studies covering technology changes in the textile and garment industries worldwide, plus three country surveys followed by seminars in Bang... Continue reading ...
Types of Weaves Types of weaves have often been mistaken for types of fabrics. Each different fiber content advances towards the hand and drape of the fabric. The most common type of weaves have been described in this section. Plain • Most simple and most common type of construction • Inexpensive to produce, durable • Flat, tight surface is conducive to printing and other finishes • Method of Construction: • Each filling yarn goes alternately under and over the warp yarns Comm... Continue reading ...
Posted by Textile MBSTU on Thursday, December 11, 2008,
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Table of Contents
Bottled Water
Heat
Chlorine & Iodine
Filtration
Personal Preferences
Water can play a major role in the transmission of enteric infections, and virtually all of the agents that cause travellers' diarrhea may be present in contaminated water. Anywhere that trekkers are able to travel these days, people live or travel higher up; all ground water should be assumed to be contaminated. I feel strongly that travellers wishing to avoid diarrhea should not consume untreated water. Var...
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Industrial Effluent Treatment Plant DesignOur principal consultant, Seán Moran has designed many Water and Effluent treatment plants, in a number of industrial sectors. He has a detailed knowledge of pharmaceutical and fine chemical industry effluents, but has experience in all sectors including food and drink, bulk chemicals, container washing plant, solvent production, engineering facilities (including coolant treatment), breweries and distilleries, paper and glass veil manufacture, electr... Continue reading ...
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Laundary Tips• Organising & sorting • Washing • Drying Tips on organising & sorting• Organise your laundary by sorting color. It helps to keep whites, darks, and medium colors together. Lighter garments can pick up dyes from darker colors. • Sort delicate fabrics and loose knits from "tougher" fabrics. • Its is always good to separate man-made fabrics, like polyester from natural fibers such as cotton. Man-made fibers can attract the oils that are released from natural fibers during washi... Continue reading ...
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Fire Safety Textiles, carpets and all other products made from fibers will burn if subjected to
the right conditions. Depending on the physical size, orientation and chemical nature of the fibers, differences may occur in such important fire characteristics as ease of ignition, rate of flame spread, and heat release. Factors Affecting Fiber Flammability How easily does a fire start, and how rapidly will it gr... Continue reading ...
Posted by Textile MBSTU on Monday, November 10, 2008,
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In addition to the traditional consumer products, such as apparel, carpets, upholstered furniture, bedding and window treatments, manufactured fibers are used in many less obvious ways. Tire cords made of polyester, nylon, aramid or rayon give the strength necessary for tires to run at high speeds and withstand a variety of road hazards. Reinforcing fibers of nylon, aramid, glass and other high-tech fibers provide the strength and rigidity needed by composite materials used for everything fro... Continue reading ...
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The production of textiles is an important craft, whose speed and scale of production has been altered almost beyond recognition by industrialization and the introduction of modern manufacturing techniques. However, for the main types of textiles, plain weave, twill or satin weave, there is little difference between the ancient and modern methods. Incans have been crafting quipus (or khipus) made of fibres either from a protein, such as spun and plied thread like wool or hair from camelids suc... Continue reading ...
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There are some important fabric care products that we use in our every day life. We have listed here products that are widely used along with their description and usage. • Bleach • Bluing • Color Removers • Detergents • Detergent Boosters • Disinfectants • Dry-Cleaning Fluid • Dyes • Enzyme Presoak Products • Fabric Finishes • Fabric Fresheners • Fabric Softeners • Presoak Products • Pretreatment Products • Rust Remover • Stain Removers • Starch Water Soften... Continue reading ...
Posted by Textile MBSTU on Monday, November 10, 2008,
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Nineteenth-Century Costume The costume style associated in early 19th-century, was an attempt to recapture classic simplicity. Women wore a thin muslin dresses with a high waist, a low round neck, and puffed short sleeves. Men wore a short-waisted cutaway coat with tails, a high collar, and large lapels and military boots; plain-colored wools became predominant. The whole male appearance was strikingly military. Women costumes took a look of fragility and managed to achieve an hourglass shape... Continue reading ...
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