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COVER STORY
11- Textile in Farming by DKTE Professors
14- Natural Fibers and its usage by Yuryangla Muilung
17- Clothing from Sorona Fibers by Dr. N.N. Mahapatra
19- Characteristics Of Bamboo-Polyester Blended Spun
Yarns On Ring, Compact, Siro, Compact Siro Spinning Sys-
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MARKET REPORT
23- Surat Report
24- Fibre and Yarn export robust in June on low base
25- Global Textile Pricing Trend in June 2018
26- Economy Update
27- Outlook
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28- National Garment Fair, Mumbai
30- Source India 2018
31- ASSOCIATION NEWS : NITRA
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32- Garware Fibers
33- ATE GROUP
34- DCC
35- SHOW CALENDAR
37- INTERVIEW: SGCCI Management
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Textile Value Chain Start from Fibre, which is the first raw
material to make a beautiful garment. Sustainable fashion is
most used word world over in a most fashionable term. But
what is reality? World consumption of MMF (Man Made fiber)
is 60 %, Natural fiber is 40 % and India is just reverse ie 60:40
(Natural: MMF). MMF fiber is made up of chemicals and petro-
leum products which is non-biodegradable, non-sustainable.
Commercially making MMF fiber companies’ R&D center need
to make sustainable fiber.
Natural fiber is available in limited quantity against the
demand of world, priced heavily as compared to MMF. Research
required for developing new natural fiber in commercial
production. In India, many natural Fibres are available and
developed pilot project for natural fiber but no commercially
viable projects are encouraged by government funding.
Technology for New natural Fibre to yarn should be developed.
More Mix fiber i.e. MMF and Natural fiber needs to develop
like viscose. More research is needed in this area to make a
sustainable fashion / fiber.
When we now talk about Fibre Neutrality, war should not
be Cotton V/S MMF but Natural V/S MMF V/S Mix fiber. In a long
run Mix fiber is the only sustainable fiber and most commercially
used fiber. Tax rate of all need to be revised in near future.
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COVER STORY
INTRODUCTION –
Agro industry is of paramount importance as humanity
is served upon it, if this industry goes down it will turn
out as an apocalypse. To cope up with the demands of
ever growing population conventional agricultural tech-
niques aren’t sufficient or capable. With growing popula-
tion land acquisition for housing has begun to increase
and it has resulted in reduction in agricultural land. Many
techniques have been since applied to improve the pro-
ductivity of land by use of artificial fertilizers, pesticides
and herbicides, which indirectly impacted human health
and since then many rules and regulations have been en-
forced by the government to reduce the harmful effects
on human health. Textile industry on the other hand has
helped agriculture by many means directly by bird nets,
mulch mats etc. and indirectly by preventing soil ero-
sion with help of geo textiles. Also the vertical farming
techniques helped achieve better results with higher pro-
duction in less area by utilizing vertical space instead of
horizontal space. Soil-less farming techniques like hydro-
ponics, aeroponics and aquaponics are quite successful
but are rarely used due to their high costs, and are only
limited to laboratory production and for space research.
PROBLEMS IN TRADITIONAL AGRICULTURE –
Traditional farming employs very less technology near to
none. It is highly impacted by acts of nature like climate,
weather and season. Farmers spend most of the money
on fertilizers, insecticides and pesticides for protection of
the crop from failure, but those things are deleterious.
The water utilized for cultivation in soil is always higher
than required for the plant because when watered the
soil takes up maximum water and then it slowly goes on
spreading to a wider area. As a result crops do not get
enough water for its growth, also with the help of drip
irrigation it can’t go beyond certain limit. Almost 70% of
the watered water is wasted due to inefficient irrigation.
In a world with ever-growing population and pollution, it
is imperative that resources like water, sunlight, soil, and
money are used effectively.
USE OF TEXTILES IN AGRICULTURE -
Agro textile is use of textile material in the agricultural.
Textile products play an important role in agriculture
from different point of view like climatic condition and
production. As per previous studies it is observed that
with growing population demand for food has also in-
creased which created a stress on agro industry. So agro-
textile is helpful to reduce this stress by increase the
yield, quality and quantity of agro-products, which is not
possible only with the traditional agriculture [1].
There are many agro-textile products available in mar-
ket.
Sunscreen – it is used to protect crops and greenhouses
from excess solar radiation which will harm the plants
and directly the yield. It also used to control the amount
of shade required.
Bird protection net – it is used to protect seeds, crops
and fruits against damage caused by birds and similar
nets are used to prevent damage from hailstorms.
Fruit covers – to keep the fruit from decaying by the ac-
tion of insects and bugs.
Ground cover – Weed in the field of plants creates prob-
lems to the growth of plant and also the quality of the
fruit or grain so to avoid the growth of weeds mulch mats
are used they cover the ground and only area open is for
the plant.
Windshield – it is used to protect fruit plantations from
wind and also prevents damage to plants.
Root ball net – it is important for safe and speedy grow-
ing of young plants.
Insect meshes – these are helpful to keep out harmful
insects from greenhouses.
Turf protection net – it helps to minimize soil erosion
loss and improve conservation.
Monofil nets – these are used for windbreak barriers, it
protects plants against the harmful effects of weather.
Net for covering pallets – mesh nets are used for safe
transportation of fruits and vegetables to the market, it
helps to stop the boxes being turned upside down [2].
All the above textile products help to improve quantity
and quality of the agricultural product so we can say that
textiles can be backbone of the agriculture [3].
There are two limits of arid and semi-arid areas short-
age of water and shortage of soil organic matter. In 1970
United Nations FAO suggested research on the use of
organic waste from the industrial world to improve soil
productivity in developing countries. During cultivation
this carbon from textile material is added by vegetation
sequestration of soil as organic waste. It gives reason
to start field research on the use of textiles as a soil en-
hancement [4].
Textiles are the one of solution for water conservation.
The wetting property of textiles is useful for water con-
servation. Like in nonwoven fabrics wetting of mate-
rial depends on porosity of the fabric that is the wetting
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property of nonwoven fabric is influenced by their basic
weight or pore structure [5]. Also water absorbing sheet
like material which consist of water absorbent polymer
and prefabricated nonwoven fabrics. This type of water
absorbing sheets are useful for water conservation [6].
SOME RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN AGRO-TEXTILE
There are some other textile products are also used to
increase quality, quantity and to reduce time and water
wastage. Some of the products like-
• Development of durable and barrier work wear fabrics
for agro-textile application.
• Development of sun light reflective agro-textile.
• Development of barrier packaging as agricultural pro-
duce.
•Drip lined agro-mats for automated irrigation which
helps in reducing water wastage and water scarcity is-
sues [7].
• Nonwoven fabric sheet for agricultural is allow water
to pass from upper surface to inner surface because of
hydrophilic treatment applied on surface [8].
Growing population, changes in life style and rapid urban-
ization are changing the land use pattern. Urban expan-
sion leads to loss of agricultural land [9]. This is affecting
on food production. So it becomes important to conserve
and protect the potential farmlands. Solution for this is
vertical constructions which also include vertical farming
[10]. Solution for above problem is called as vertical farm-
ing. In this crops grow in controlled environment. In this
growing plants are stacked in layers [11]. Also for such
small scale farming drip irrigation system can be produc-
tion asset. In this system water and nutrients are allowed
to drip slowly near the plant roots through a network of
pipes. It helps in reduced water use, joint management of
irrigation and fertilization, reduced pest problems, sim-
plicity, low pumping needs, automation, adoption, pro-
duction management [12].
There are some problems with conventional farming
like high and inefficient use of water, large land require-
ments, high concentration of nutrient consumption and
soil degradation. Conventional farming uses large quanti-
ties of irrigation fresh water and fertilizers, conventional
farming may present health concerns for people and
animals, it may farm the surrounding environment, large
scale conventional farming takes away from small scale
farmers, also farmers cannot produce crop that are off
season [13]. For some of these problems organic farming
is solution and considering all problems of conventional
farming modern soil-less farming techniques are alterna-
tives for them. Organic farming promotes biodiversity, it
improves soil health, and only natural methods are used
in organic farming.
Modern crop technologies of soilless farming is in prac-
tice in other countries. Technologies like hydroponics,
aeroponics, and aquaponics are some of the soilless
farming technologies. In some metropolitan areas soil
is not available or scarcity of fertile land, so consider-
ing this soilless culture is developed [14]. In hydroponic
system plants grown in solution culture have their roots
suspended directly in a nutrient solution. Hydroponics is
the fastest growing sector of agriculture, and it could very
well dominate food production in future. This system
gives advantages like high productivity as compared to
conventional one, also it gives superior quality, and rapid
plant growth, it requires 90% less water than convention-
al farming. With these advantages this system also has
some disadvantages like high cost of electricity improve-
ments, use of large amount of plastic materials which are
not recyclable; plants are very sensitive to temperature
variation. But in India hydroponic system is at theoretical
level [15].
Aeroponics is the process of growing plants in an air
medium without use of soil. Its basic principle is to grow
plants in a closed or semi-closed environment by spray-
ing the plant’s roots with nutrient water solution. Benefits
of using aeroponics system more efficient use of water.
Almost 99% less water is consumed than conventional
farming. No pesticides and soil fertilizers are used so,
fruit and vegetables obtained are pure and doesn’t need
to be washed before use. Delivers nutrients directly to
the plant roots, which results in faster growth of crops.
Fruits and vegetables obtained from an aeroponics sys-
tem are healthy, nutritious, pure, rich, fresh and tasteful.
Uniform growth among all crops. This system is mainly
established for optimal and economical irrigation control
[16].
MARKET
The domestic agro textile market is expected to grow at
the rate of 8% Combined Annual Growth Rate (CAGR).
Food security is the major problem in India and world-
wide major problem is climate change, studies indicate
probability of 10-40% less crop production in the country
due to anticipated rise in temperature by 2050-60. This is
the underlying driving force behind the agro-tech sector,
to improve and give better yield. Agro-textile share only
1.5 percent of total technical textile market in India [3].
CONCLUSION
• Organic farming technique is best compared to conven-
tional farming.
• As land acquisition for shelter is increasing vertical farm-
ing must be developed in order to cope up with demands
of social life.
• Hydroponics and aeroponics improve the quality and
quantity of agricultural products, but they are too costly
to be commercially successful.
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Natural fibre clothing is made from natural materials
that have been used to make clothing for thousands of
years. They are greatly elongated substances produced
by plants and animals that can be spun into filaments,
thread or rope. Woven, knitted, matted or bonded, they
form fabrics that are essential to society. Plant fibres in-
clude seed hairs, such as cotton, stem fibres such as flax
and hemp, leaf fibres like sisal, and husk fibres such as
coconut. Animal fibres include wool, silk, etc.
COTTON
The fibres are cool, soft to the touch and comfortable use
to clothing. They are highly absorbent, breathable, and
can withstand high temperatures. Pima cotton, muslin
and lawn are thinner fabrics making them more suitable
for curtains, drapes, valances, blinds and tablecloths.
Ladies are offered a large choice of solid and patterned
cotton fabrics for dresses like lawn, voile, poplin, batiste,
muslin, while men get to enjoy seersucker, poplin, gauze
and madras. Sheer cotton fabrics are perfect for airy
blouses, shirt dresses and skirts. Eyelet variety allows
more air to come through, also makes chiс apparel like
shorts, dresses and tops.
According to report of Interagency Commodity Estimates
Committee, Lyman Stone Global consumption projected
for 2017/2018 is at 114.0 M bales. China consumption
will goes to 700,000 bales. India adjusts to demonetiza-
tion and Cotton’s share of world fibre market continues
to decline.
Figure: Cotton production by country worldwide in
2017/2018 in 1,000 metric tons (source: https://www.
statista.com).
Silk
Silk is one of the oldest textile fibres known to man. The
Chinese have used it since the 27th century BC.. It has
wonderful texture and lustre. Brocade, damask and taf-
feta are ideal for tailored curtains, pelmets and cushions,
whereas organza is the most suitable for drapes and bed
skirts. Silk remains the “queen of fabrics”. They are soft
and cool to the touch, natural sheen, less breathable
than cotton or linen. Silk is luxurious, beautiful and keeps
you warm in the cold or cool in the heat. Silk is all good
for clothing, medical textiles and home furnishings.
IBEF (India Brand Equity Foundation) market report had
shown that, April-February 2017-18, export of silk and
silk products from India stood at US$ 198.96 million In
FY 2017-18 top five importers of silk carpet were US (US$
1.40 million), UAE (US$ 0.95 million), Belgium (US$ 0.13
million), Germany (US$ 0.04 million) and Italy (US$ 0.03
million).
Coir - A coarse, short fibre extracted from the outer shell
of coconuts, coir is found in ropes, mattresses, brushes,
geo-textiles and automobile seats. Coir is used to make
sacking, twine, doormats and items such as bags and
ropes. Coir can also be used in construction and to im-
prove clays. It is good for controlling soil erosion. The fi-
bre is obtained from the husk of the fruit of the coconut
palm. After retting, the fibres are subtracted from the
husk with beating and washing. The fibres are strong,
light and easily withstand heat and salt water.
In the month of February 2, Kerala state had assured a
second restructuring plan for coir sector, with a plan om-
nibus to the tune of Rs 1,200 crore for coir industry. For
2018-2019, the state has earmarked `211 crore for coir
industry. Globally, about 1.1 million tonnes of Coir are
produced annually, mainly in India and Sri Lanka. Its total
value is estimated at $200 million.
Flax - When ripe, the plants are pulled from the ground
rather than cut, to avoid loss of fibre length from the stub-
ble left in the field. Pulling flax by hand is very laborious
work. It is one of nature’s strongest vegetable fibres, flax
was also one of the first to be harvested, spun and wo-
ven into textiles. Flax has good heat conducting proper-
ties and durable. However, constant creasing in the same
place in sharp folds tends to break the fibres. Flax is used
for the production of linen and canvas, ropes and sacks.
France is the largest flax producer in quantity whereas
China produces less quantity on the largest surfaces.
China is a major buyer of raw flax for processing, with im-
ports of 60 000 tons a year, including most of European
flax fibres.
Hemp - A Hemp yarn is strong and has of all natural fi-
bres the highest resistance against water, but it shouldn’t
be creased excessively to avoid breakage. Hemp is quite
unusual in that it is both very soft and durable. It can be
used for many things from work clothing to home deco-
ration such as table linens, dish towels and sheets. The
fibre is used for the production of rope, fishing nets, pa-
per, sacks, fire hoses and textile. It has a great lustre and
dyes easily.
Figure: Total Value U.S imports of selected hemp prod-
ucts from 1996-2017 in1000 U.S. (Source: www.statista.
com)
Statista illustrates the total value of imported selected
hemp products in the U.S. from 1996 to 2017. In 2017,
the total import value of hemp products came to some
67.33 million U.S. dollars. Between 2000 and 2016, world
production of Hemp fibre grew from 50 000 tonnes to
more than 100 000 tonnes, almost half of it produced in
NATURAL FIBRES AND ITS USAGE.
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China. Production in the EU was 30 000 tonnes. China is
the largest exporter of Hemp textiles, mainly to Europe
and North America, where the market for hemp clothing
is growing rapidly.
Jute - The fibres are extracted from the ribbon of the
stem. When harvested the plants are cut near the ground
with a sickle shaped knife. The small fibres, 5 mm, are
obtained by successively retting in water, beating, strip-
ping the fibre from the core and drying. Due to its short
fibre length, jute is the weakest stem fibre, although it
withstands rotting very easily. It is used as packaging ma-
terial (bags), carpet backing, ropes, yarns and wall deco-
ration, fashion apparel, soft luggage. The threads made
from jute fibre are used worldwide in sackcloth - and help
sustain the livelihoods of millions of small farmers.
According to the July 2018, Jute market report of WGC
Natural Fibre Worldwide, Raw jute exports from July 2017
up to May 2018 were 1,126,271 bales against 1,188,985
bales during the same period under review in the year
2016-2017. Jute goods production of IJMA jute mills and
jute mills reporting to IJMA during May 2018 amounted to
79.600 million tons of which 2.600 million tons were jute
yarns/twines.
Ramie fibre is white, with a silky lustre, and is one of the
strongest natural fibres, similar to flax in absorbency and
density. Ramie is an extensive and durable fibre and can
be dyed very easily, and is therefore more often used in
decorative fabrics than as construction material. Appli-
cations are curtains, wallpaper, sewing thread and fur-
niture covers, pillow cases, tablecloths, sacks and cable
insulation. The main producers of ramie today are China,
Brazil, Philippine, India, South Korea and Thailand.
Sisal -The plants look like giant pineapples. During har-
vest the leaves are cut as close to the ground as possi-
ble. The soft tissue is scraped from the fibres by hand
or machine. The fibres are dried and brushes remove
the remaining dirt, resulting in a clean fibre. Sisal pro-
duces sturdy and strong fibres that are very well resist-
ant against moist and heat. Too coarse for clothing, sisal
is replacing glass fibres in composite materials used to
make cars and furniture. It is mainly used for ropes, mats,
carpets and cement reinforcement.
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Republic Of South Af-
rica 2015, mention that world’s top 5 Countries producer
of sisal from 2005 to 2013 in average quantities/values
(tonnes) are Brazil 231,535.75, United Republic of Tanza-
nia 27,460.50, Kenya 24,678.25 Mexico 18,047.50, Mada-
gascar 17,463.75.
Alpaca wool -Alpaca is used to make high-end luxury
fabrics, with world production estimated at around 5000
tonnes a year. Alpaca fibres are durable and cheaper
than cashmere.
In 2014, Peru exported $175 million alpaca fibre. Al-
paca numbers in Australia are estimated to be between
170,000 and 450,000, with the higher estimate consider-
able in view that the sheep flock only numbers around
70 million. Wool ranging from 24 through to 26.8 micron
is blended with alpaca. In volume terms Alpaca is mid-
dling amongst the animal fibres, on par with mohair and
angora volumes. Some 80% of world alpaca production
comes from Peru and Bolivia with three quarters of this
production now going to China for processing
Angora wool -The silky white wool of the Angora rabbit is
very fine and soft, and used in high quality knitwear
Abaca – This are for rope, abaca shows promise as an en-
ergy-saving replacement for glass fibres in automobiles.
Cashmere -Cashmere is exceptionally soft to the touch
owing to the structure of its fibres and has great insula-
tion properties without being bulky.
Mohair – It is usually a silk-like fabric or yarn made from
the hair of the Angora goat. Both durable and resilient
mohair is notable for its high lustre and sheen. Very fine
and silky, mohair is noted for its softness, brightness and
receptiveness to rich dyes.
Camel hair -The best fibre is found on the Bactrian cam-
els of Mongolia and Inner Mongolia, and baby camel hair
is the finest and softest.
Textile & Clothing industry ranks as the second largest
polluter of the environment which has increased the rel-
evance of Sustainability in this sector. When it comes to
the sustainability of clothing, natural fibre clothing is gen-
erally more sustainable than synthetic fibres.
Innovation is the key to create trends and light holder to
the future. The fashion industry, being a role model for
trend creation is now heading towards the trend of Sus-
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World production of natural fibres rose from 28 million
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Yuryangla Muilung
SVT & NIFT - Mumbai Student
metric tons to an estimated 30 million in 2016. The value
of production at the farm level was approximately $50
billion during 2016. Higher prices for cotton and jute dur-
ing 2015 led to increased production of both in 2016.
Cotton production rose to 23 million tons, jute reached 3
million tons, wool and coir production are each estimat-
ed at approximately 1 million tons, and all other natural
fibres together amounted to about 2 million tons in 2016.
World production of all fibres is estimated to have ex-
ceeded 100 million metric tons for the first time in 2016,
a milestone for mankind and fibre industries. Natural fi-
bres accounted for 30% of the total and manmade fibres
the balance.
It’s high time for Apparel industry to focus on green fash-
ion trends which can keep the mother earth safe and
clean. Smart Sustainable fibres are the best solution for
this emerging trend which will not only keep the environ-
ment clean but also it will offer most contemporary fash-
ion with added functional features. Some of the innova-
tive fibres include:
Rose Fibre
Rose fibre which is protein enriched cellulosic fibre made
from the stem of Rose plant. It gives soft hand feels like
silk, its natural flexibility gives a perfect fit to the body
and has excellent colour fastness feature. Also, Rose fibre
is good for people’s skin, it promotes regeneration and
fast healing of skin tissues prevents bacterial
growth and reduces odor.
Lotus Fibre
Lotus fibres are extracted from lotus stem
and feel like a blend of silk and linen. It has
unique slub effect on the surface with a soft
touch and lustrous look. Lotus fibres are ex-
tremely breathable and can be worn through-
out the year. Fabrics made from lotus fibre
are wrinkle-free, lightweight, water proof and
has inherent anti-bacterial features. These
innovative features undoubtedly make Lotus
fibre a Smart Sustainable fibre.
Pineapple Fibre
Pineapple Fibre is also on the list of Smart
sustainable fibre extracted from the leaves
of Pineapple plant, called as Pina. Pina fibres
are strong, shiny as silk, lightweight and easy
to wash & care. Fibres are very fine and luxu-
rious to touch which makes it an Elite fibre.
Pineapple fibre is also an alternative to leather which is
biodegradable.
Coffee Fibre
Coffee fibre which uses spent coffee ground as a raw
material in yarn production. Coffee yarn controls and ab-
sorbs bad odor, reflects UV rays & protect skin and has
fast drying feature. Fabric made from coffee fibre pro-
vides comfortable feel combined with functional quali-
ties suitable for all outdoor as well as lifestyle activities.
These Smart Sustainable solutions will give a new shape
to fashion in the coming year which will make consumers
more demanding for these trends.
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CLOTHING FROM SORONA FIBRES
There are two opportunities for biobased products to
penetrate the textiles market. First, biobased fibres de-
rived from either agricultural crops or forestry waste
can be processed and developed to replace or blended
with existing natural fibres. On the other hand, biobased
chemicals can be used to manufacture polymeric materi-
als that, depending on their characteristics, can be spun
into fibre for use in textiles.
Biobased chemicals such as diols, diamines, diacids, etc.
all have the potential to be used for manufacture of poly-
esters and nylons. This is the technology behind Dupont’s
Sorona fibre technology, which produces propanediol
that can be used to make polyester. A new bio-based
material for the 21st century.The properties of polyes-
ters based on propanediol have been well documented
for many years, but until the last several years, an eco-
nomical source of propanediol was not available. As oth-
er biobased chemicals that can be polymerized become
available at competitive pricing, it can be expected that…
DuPont discovered Sorona® in the 1940s but did not com-
mercialize it at the time because of the high cost of the
key ingredient propanediol (PDO). A seven-year research
program that began in 1993 concluded with the develop-
ment of a process to make Bio-PDO™ from corn sugar. In
2004, a joint venture between DuPont and Tate & Lyle was
formed to build, manufacture and sell this new renewably
sourced monomer. The world’s first Bio-PDO™ plant in
Loudon, Tenn., began commercial production in Novem-
ber 2006. The process to make Bio-PDO™ consumes 40
percent less total energy and reduces greenhouse gas
emissions by 20 percent versus petroleum-based pro-
panediol. Production of 100 million pounds of Bio-PDO™
through the DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products joint ven-
ture will save the equivalent of 13.5 million gallons of gas-
oline per year, or enough to fuel 24,000 cars annually. Du-
Pont™ Sorona® is the first bio-based, renewably sourced
polymer from DuPont. It contains 37 percent renewably
sourced materials derived from corn. A breakthrough in
polymer science, DuPont scientists developed a way to
make Bio-PDO™, the key Sorona® ingredient, from corn
using a new biologi-
cal process. Whether
it’s textile fibers and
fabrics for home in-
teriors and apparel,
carpeting or a variety
of packaging applica-
tions such as films,
sealants, foams, rigid
containers, Sorona®
imparts distinctive,
value-added charac-
teristics.
DuPont™ Sorona®
polymer provides a
unique combination
of benefits to a wide
variety of applicatons. This advanced, value-added poly-
mer represents a major new mix-enrichment offering,
with the potential for growing into a significant market
over the next ten to twenty years.
. Sorona is a world leader in the textile industry - DuPont
has introduced a new generation of one of the most in-
novative textile materials for clothing and bring a unique
combination of performance advantages. Application of
the Tianzi Sorona the performance of textile materials in
yoga clothes and underwear on innovative design reflects
its original ecological concept, but also a vivid interpreta-
tion of the Sorona “outstanding performance, from nat-
ural” claim, set off a fitness and underwear low-carbon
fashion style.
Manufacturing ; A unique molecular structure
DuPont™ Sorona® polymer is a unique polymer based on
1,3 propanediol (PDO). Its beneficial properties are de-
rived from a unique, semi-crystalline molecular structure
featuring a pronounced “kink”, as shown in this image.
Sorona® polymer is a fiber-grade, which means it has a
uniform micro-structure and a high molecular weight that
enhances processing. It can be spun into fiber or made
into fabric in many existing facilities that now process
PET. Because Sorona® polymer is manufactured in a
continuous process, the variation of polymer properties is
limited. As a result, processing problems and waste gen-
eration are minimized, leading to increased productivity.
Sorona polymer (scientific name: polyethylene tereph-
Dr. N.N.Mahapatra
President, SHREE PUSHKAR CHEMICALS
& FERTILISERS LTD.
2GD 3GD 4GD
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thalate, or PTT) is a DuPont the company’s new “intelli-
gent” spinning raw materials, some from natural renew-
able resources - Preparation of bio-based PDO. The basic
raw material production of Sorona polymer there are
two: 1,3 - propanediol (PDO) and terephthalic acid (TPA).
Than half a century ago, DuPont has found 1,3 - propan-
ediol (PDO), the production of key raw materials Sorona
polymer. However, PDO’s production costs are too high,
has not been able to achieve industrial production. To the
early 90s of last century, DuPont, together with strategic
partners finally succeeded in developing bio-PDO pro-
cess route preparation, and finally officially introduced to
the market this innovative new materials revolutionary
low-carbon environment.PDO in the total proportion of
raw materials accounted for 37% of PDO’s Sorona based
on biological products is a sustainable development of
the product.
Sorona® polymer is produced with renewable bio-based
PDO through a fermentation process from corn sugar,
which adds a brilliant point of environmental protection
concept.
Following are the steps for manufacturing ;
1. Harvesting the corn .
2. Getting sugar from the corn.
3. The Fermenter ; Turning sugar into a monomer.
4. Turning monomers into polymers.
Fibres and fabrics are created .
Properties Of Sorona fibre ;
DuPontTM Sorona® polymer is the latest , the most
advanced and eco-friendly macromolecule polymer de-
veloped by DuPontTM currently whose main material is
from bio-based 1,3-Propanediol (PDO). As one of the li-
censees of DuPontTM located in China mainland, Shaox-
ing Global Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd is authorized to use
DuPont’s technology to develop, produce and sell So-
vireTM filament yarn, its fabrics and garments made with
Sorona® polymer.
Sorona® is called “smart” polymer by the industry be-
cause it combines the properties of polyester and nylon,
provides designers and consumers with various merits as
follows:
Super softness & bulkiness
Fabrics made with Sorona® are softer, with a more natu-
ral feel and a more cotton-like hand, than any other ex-
isting synthetic yarns. It also has good draping property.
yy Excellent stretch-recovery
yy Fabrics made with Sorona® give with ease, then
springs right back into shape, combing relaxed com-
fort with great fit.
yy Vibrant color
yy From one color to Technicolor, fabrics made with So-
rona® hold deep rich colors and sharp, vivid prints.
They are easy to dye — requiring no additional heat,
pressure or carriers. And best of all, colors are wash-
fast so they won’t fade with repeated washings.
yy UV & Chlorine resistance
For today’s active lifestyles, fabrics made with Sorona®
keep their colorful good looks even when exposed to UV
& Chlorine, thus suitable for swimsuit and active wear.
yy Stain resistance and ease care
Fabrics made with Sorona® have stain-resistant, anti-
static, fast–dry and wrinkle-free properties, they allow de-
signers and manufacturers to create the carefree cloth-
ing that consumers value — clothing that transits from
work space to play space.
Sorona polymer chain was visible ring structure, and its
base group of three more to make the combination of
carbon fiber with PET or PBT and nylon with different
characteristics. Because of its low Young’s modulus, So-
rona fiber is 3 times the normal PET fiber soft hand; and
spring-like molecular structure gives a comfortable back
elastic and perfect performance.
These features give designers a broad design brings tre-
mendous freedom. Sorona fiber can be used alone, but
also with other natural and synthetic woven or blended;
Sorona fabric made of flexible, from underwear to coats,
from sports to suits, from the shape memory to fashion
jeans, Sorona everywhere, has been gradually penetrate
into people’s daily life.
Leader in high-performance carbon fabric trend Tianzi
brand is the swimsuit / fitness brand, one of the leaders,
began in 2008 with Sorona, to develop yoga clothing line,
and in 2009 achieved excellent sales results. This year,
Tianzi in yoga clothing based on the further development
of Sorona fabric made by the new underwear.
USES OF SORONA FIBRE
Yoga clothes made with Sorona has fine silky touch, flow-
like vertical sense of tremendous freedom to exercise
comfort; and underwear made with Sorona not only has
the “second skin” and silky touch, and The perfect fabric
for underwear in the back performance after repeated
washing can maintain beautiful appearance. Meanwhile,
the fabric can stretch comfort and complete recovery
without deformation, to wear a great movement to bring
“freedom.” In addition, its excellent drying and not fade
after washing, excellent chemical resistance, resistance
to chlorine / UV, anti-wrinkle, stain and so is the nature
of consumers favor; garment fabric, high-performance
and durability are given Sorona the core value of various
types of clothing. These are so beautiful clothes with a
long look and wearing comfort. A new collection of lap-
top bags has been designed making use of DuPont’s bio-
based Sorona polymer which is made from renewable
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corn-based feedstock.
Not only that, Sorona more numerous environmentalists
pursue environmental value: Sorona production of a key
raw material used (PDO) from renewable resources can
be sustainable, rather than the traditional petrochemical
raw materials, thus reducing the chemical fiber industry
revolutionary dependence on oil resources. Meanwhile,
the same output compared to nylon 6 polymers, Sorona
polymer process can not only reduce 63% carbon diox-
ide (the greenhouse gas) emissions, but also consumes
30% less energy. Because it is a thermoplastic polymer,
so easy to recycle. DuPont’s Sorona polymer is currently
used in fiber materials for the ceiling surface skin, sun
visor and pillar garnish of Japan-based Toyota’s new Sai
model, launched in December 2009. The biopolymer is
a polytrimethylene terephthalate resin, made from a co-
polymerization of terephthalic acid and DuPont’s corn-
based 1,3 propanediol. Tianzi International (HK) Ltd
general manager Zhang Xiangyang confidently told re-
porters: “We brand the fabric of performance and quality
requirements are high, Sorona is the ideal material for
compliance with our requirements. Not only that, Sorona
environmental value of further help us meet the strong
demand for environmentally conscious customers.
Casual/outdoor wear, Jeans, Active/sports wear: swim-
wear, golf-wear, gym-wear, etc, Women’s & men’s formal
wear, Knitwear, Intimate wear Home textile products
such as blankets, carpets; automotive inner decorative
fabrics etc.
CHARACTERISTICS OF BAMBOO-POLYESTER BLENDED SPUN YARNS ON
RING, COMPACT, SIRO, COMPACT SIRO SPINNING SYSTEMS
Abstract
Ring spinning is the most popular and universal spinning
system due to its significant advantages in comparison
with the new spinning systems. But the yarn properties
are hampered in ring spinning system with the increase
of spindle speed and spinning triangle. Overall yarn prop-
erties can be improved by retro fitting conventional ring
spinning machine. It also ensures better yarn properties
such as strength & elongation, unevenness %, imperfec-
tions, hairiness etc. The 40¬S Ne of Bamboo: Polyester
:: 35:65 Proportion was manufactured on four different
spinning systems viz. Ring spinning, Siro spinning, Com-
pact spinning, Compact-Siro spinning system. It is ob-
served that compact yarn and siro yarn are stronger and
less hairy due to the improved fibre binding, and have
better yarn elongation, yarn irregularity and IPI values
compared with conventional ring yarns. Compact-Siro
yarn combines the benefits of both the systems.
Keywords: Bamboo, Compact, Polyester, Ring, Siro, Com-
pact-Siro yarn.
1. Introduction
Blending is the process of combining different fibres to-
gether intimately to achieve a desired product character-
istics. Blends can influence colouring, strength, softness,
absorbency, ease of washing, resistance to wrinkling,
ease of spinning, cost, etc.
Natural fibres and their blends bear valuable properties.
At present there are various products made of bamboo
Fibres work on characteristics by better provide absorb-
tion and desorption of moisture, no irritation, antibacte-
rial, anti-allergic, protection against the harmful UV rays
and other valuable properties. Bamboo and polyester
can be blended to get desirable combination of proper-
ties in the end product, by random mixing of staple fi-
bres is the most common practice. Ring spun yarns made
from 50/50 cotton/bamboo concluded that hairiness of
bamboo yarns is much lower than that of equivalent cot-
ton yarns. The tenacity of yarns spun from 50/50 cotton/
bamboo blended spun yarns tenacity is lower and yarn
unevenness is higher than that of 100% cotton and bam-
boo [1]. The effect of blend ratio on with compare with
100% cotton yarn quality characteristics of bamboo/cot-
ton blended ring spun yarns of linear density concluded
that increase in ratio of bamboo/cotton blended yarn
has a significant influence on the overall quality of yarn
in terms of imperfection and mechanical properties such
as strength and elongation, linear density of yarns[2].It
is found that functional properties of bamboo blended
knitted apparel fabrics concluded that bamboo content
of yarn increases the yarn hairiness and unevenness in-
crease along with a decrease tenacity during spinning of
polyester/bamboo blended yarn with appropriate draft-
ing system in order achieve proper integration of fibers in
yarn and to achieve better yarn properties[3].
Comfort is one of the most important aspects of fabrics.
Yarns made of staple fibres have the additional complex-
ity of the discontinuities at the fibre ends and the dif-
ference in structures due to the difference in spinning
technologies. Different spinning technologies such as a
ring, compact and Siro spinning have potential for higher
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productivity and also influence the yarn characteristics
significantly. Yarn properties are having a strong corre-
lation with fabric properties. Hence, yarn manufactured
on different spinning technologies are exhibiting variable
effects in fabric characteristic.
Hence it is worth to study the effect of different spinning
technologies on characteristics of yarn. This investigation
is helpful for the spinner as well as a weaver to engineer
their products as per the consumer demand.
2. Materials and Method
In this study Bamboo and polyester Fibres of following
specification were used for making yarns.
Bamboo Fibresstaple length: - 38 mm, denier: - 1.2
PolyesterFibresstaple length: - 44 mm, denier: - 1.4.
The 40s Ne bamboo-polyester blended spun yarns with
ratio 35:65 were manufactured on four different spin-
ning systems viz. Ring spinning, Siro spinning, Compact
spinning, Compact-Siro spinning system. The yarn sam-
ples were characterized for the linear density of yarn, sin-
gle yarn strength & elongation, count strength product,
evenness & imperfection, hairiness & wicking behaviour.
The results obtained were analyzed by one-way analysis
of variance. Yarn manufacturing (spinning) parameters
are given in table 1.
Table 1 Yarn Manufacturing (Spinning) Parameters
Parameter Ring
Yarn
Siro
Yarn
Compact
Yarns
Compact
Siro
Yarn
Hank feed (Ne) 1.0s
1.0s
1.0s
1.0s
TPI 19.05 19.05 19.05 19.05
TM 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
Total Draft 26 52 26 52
Spacer (mm) 3 3 3 3
Traveller Number 3/0 3/0 3/0 3/0
Spindle Speed (rpm) 15000 15000 15000 15000
3. Results and Discussion
The results obtained on various tests were statically ana-
lyzed which are discussed as follows.
Yarn Characteristics
The results obtained on different tests have been
summarized the table 2
Parameters Ring Compact Siro Compact-
Siro
Count (Ne) 40.4 40.555 40.651 40.71
Count CV (%) 3.74 3.36 3.13 1.91
Tenacity (gm/tex) 19.67 22.20 23.36 26.14
Elongation (%) 12.0 9.3 8.3 7.7
Lea Strength (CSP) 3881.77 3999.38 3978.82 4122.51
Unevenness (CV %) 16.85 15.50 15.01 14.31
Thin (-50%) 131.5 122.5 81.6 30.8
Thick (+50%) 856.0 563.1 519.1 517.2
Neps (200%) 382.5 179.0 161.3 136.6
Hairiness (S3) 226.8 32.8 31.5 6.9
Wicking 5 min 2.6 2.2 2.4 2.1
Wicking 10 min 3.7 3.5 3.4 3
Wicking 15 min 4.2 4 3.8 3.6
Wicking 20 min 4.7 4.4 4.2 4
3.1 Yarn Count CV (%)
The count CV% value which directly relates the presence
of long term irregularity. The statistical analysis shows
that there is no significant difference in the counts spun
on various spinning system, compact siro spun yarn ex-
hibits lower count CV% value followed by siro, compact
and ring yarn respectively [8].
3.2 Yarn Tensile Properties
Effect of spinning technology on tenacity and elongation
of Bamboo-Polyester blended yarn is shown in figure 1.
Figure1 Yarn Strength and Elongation Figure 2 Lea Strength
It is observed that Compact-Siro yarn shows highest
amongst all the yarns followed by Compact, Siro and Ring
respectively. Ring yarn is shows lowest strength. How-
ever, ring yarn shows the highest elongation at break.In
ring spinning first the size of the roving is reduced to the
desired yarn count by drafting. At the same time the rov-
ing twist is removed to a large extent and cohesion with-
in the fibres is mainly lost. Thus the individual fibres lie
relatively far apart from each other when they reach the
delivery clamping line. This leads to increased elongation
and decreased strength.Compact-Siro yarn combines the
benefits of both the systems giving stronger yarn with
slightly less elongation [6, 7].
Lea Strength
Lea strength of Bamboo-Polyester blended yarn was de-
termined in terms of count strength product. The effect
of spinning technology on lea strength of yarn is shown
in figure 2.
It is observed that there is significant effect of spinning
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technology on lea strength of yarn which is shown in fig-
ure 2. It can be seen from above figure that, lea strength
of Compact-Siro yarn is highest amongst all the yarns fol-
lowed by Compact, Siro and Ring respectively. Ring yarn is
showing lowest lea strength amongst rest of the samples.
It is also observed that there is correlation between single
fibre and lea strength [5, 15].
3.3 Yarn Unevenness, Imperfections and Hairiness
Effect of spinning technology on unevenness and imper-
fections of Bamboo-Polyester blended yarn is shown in
figure 3 and figure 4 respectively. There is significant ef-
fect of spinning technology on yarn evenness and the im-
perfections.It can be seen from the fig 3 that CVm% is less
in Compact-Siro spun yarn followed by Compact, Siro and
ring yarn.The same trend is also observed for imperfec-
tions.
In ring spinning, the spinning triangle is the most trouble-
some and weakest zone in the yarn formation process in
ring spinning as it increases end breakage, fiber loss and
yarn hairiness. Hence ring spun yarn shows high values of
CVm% and imperfections. In compact spinning the nega-
tive influence of the spinning triangle is minimized which
reduces affects which reduces the unevenness and im-
perfections.
In case of Siro yarn there are better chances of readjust-
ment of fibers due to doubling between the fleeces within
the yarn leading to better evenness and reduced imper-
fections. Compact- Siro yarn combines the advantages of
both Compact and Siro spinning system showing greater
yarn evenness and lesser imperfections [4,5,6].
Yarn Hairiness
Figure 5 Hairiness
Yarn hairiness was calculated in terms of S3 value. S3 val-
ue indicates the sum of lengths of hairs longer than 3mm.
The effect of spinning technology on hairiness of Bam-
boo-Polyester blended yarn is shown in figure 5. There is
a significant effect of spinning technology on yarn hairi-
ness. It is observed that hairiness of Compact-Siro yarn
is lowermost with S3 value 6.9 followed by Compact, Siro
and Ring yarn structure.
The main reason for this could be attributed to the fact
that two roving strands are separately drafted and twist-
ed to a certain extent before uniting, which greatly limits
the extent of protruding fibers. Hence it is showing less
hairiness than ring spun yarn. Cross-section of Compact-
Siro spun yarn is smoother and closer to being circular
which is beneficial for spun yarn qualities, especially for
improving the yarn evenness and hairiness [6].
3.4 Yarn Wicking
The wickability of yarn manufactured on different spin-
ning systems was determined in terms of rise of wicking
solution with respect to time which is shown in figure 6.
Figure 6 Wicking Height (Yarn)
There is a significant effect of spinning technology on yarn
wicking. It can be seen that, wickability of Compact-Siro
yarn is lowermost followed by Compact, Siro and Ring.
As compared to Compact, Siro or Compact-Siro yarn, ring
yarn has open packing. Open packing forms micro capil-
laries which are responsible for wicking action hence ring
yarn shows high wickability. Compact-Siro yarn has even
more close packing than Siro yarn resulting lower wicking
ability [6, 7, 8].
4. Conclusion
Compact yarn and Siro yarn are claimed to be stronger
and less hairy due to the improved fibre binding, and have
better yarn in strength & elongation, yarn irregularity
and IPI values compared with conventional ring yarns.In
case of compact yarn, the spinning triangle is very small
which leads to better twisting of edge fibres, resulting
inthe higher number of fibres in yarn cross section. As
a number of fibres in yarn cross-section increases, there
is an increase in load bearing component in yarn. In
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Siro yarn, the majority of the fibres get trapped in the
structure so as to increase inter-fibre cohesion in the
yarn, thus making the yarn withstand higher breaking
forces. Compact-Siro yarn combines the benefits of both
the systems. It is possible to use low quality fibres while
maintaining yarn strength equal to the conventional ring
spun yarn with the same twist level.
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SURAT REPORT
THE STATE GOVT. TO LAUNCH
NEW TEXTILE POLICY BEFORE
DIWALI
The government of Gujarat plans to launch it’s new
textile policy in October-2018. The present textile policy,
announced in 2012, will expire this September. The new
policy is expected to dole out several incentives, including
cheap power, to attract industries to the state.
Recently, state industries commissioner Mamta Verma
visited Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and
Industry (SGCCI), in Surat to hold discussions on the
new textile policy. Textile entrepreneurs have made a
representation that the new textile policy should address
the issues of power tariff, capital subsidy, interest subsidy
and investment on top priority.
Sourses said, A task force has been formed to study
incentives offered under the textile polices of other
states. The task force is expected to submit its final report
and proposed draft policy soon. The new policy envisages
a special thrust on garments and technical textiles. There
will be a focus on establishing textiles parks within
GIDC estates and in other parts of the state. The state
government, through the new policy, aims to attract Rs
1 lakh crore in investment and create 10 lakh jobs in the
textile industry over the next five years.
The state recently declared it would reimburse state
goods and services tax (SGST) to the textile industry. The
reimbursement will be given in lieu of sops given to the
sector under the earlier value added tax (VAT) regime.
Meanwhile, it has been approved, in principle, that all the
schemes under the textile policy of 2012 will be continued
in the new policy as well.
FANCY AND VISCOSE YARN
GLITTERS IN “YARN EXPO-2018”
The articles of fancy yarn made it’s place in the “Yarn
Expo-2018” organised by The Southern Gujarat chamber
of commerce ans industry(SGCCI) here in August first
week. A collection of fancy yarn, lycra based yarn, mix
coir yarn and a range of viscose yarn remained center of
attraction. The three day’s event witnessed more than 10
thousand visitors.
The chairman of GFRRC of SGCCI, Girdhar Gopal Mundra
said, about 70 leading yarn manufacturers in the country
have participated in the event. This time various range
of fancy and viscose yarn glitters in the B2B event. The
viscose auto crometic yarn, tinsell yarn, model blend,
linen blend, polyester corn fibre and yarn collection were
in demand. The fancy yarn gives a fancy touch to the
fabrics to a broad range of end uses. There is a significant
demand for the fancy yarn in the ladies and children
Outerwear.
After inauguration of the event, Union textile minister,
Smriti Irani said, It’s time to show to the world the capacity
of Indian textile industry. The government has taken
many proactive measures for the industry and now it’s
time to work and prove that all our efforts in conjunction
with the industry is going to pay off to the nation as a
whole. The government has also appointed group of
secretaries for transforming India as the textile machinery
manufacturing hub. The texctile enterpreniour of the city
praised her for taking a lead role in resolving the input
tax credit (ITC) issue for the powerloom weaving sector,
pending since last year.
INDIA ITME SOCIETY TO
ORGANISE TEXTILE EXHIBITION
GTTES-2019
The Indian Textile Machinery Exhibition(ITME) Society
will organise the 2nd global textile technology and
engineering show GTTES in January-2019 in Mumbai.
GTTES is an exclusive show highlighting strengths of Asian
market and manufacturers of textile machineries, spare
parts, accessories and allied services across globe having
base in Asia. The event will focus on weaving, knitting,
printing, garmenting, embroidery and technical textiles.
In a programme held here in last week, the past
chairman of India ITME society, Rajnikant Bachkaniwala
said, this event is a platform for meeting up with
domestic requirement with the make in india initiative
for encouraging and facilitating the textile & textile
engineering sector. As Surat is a hub of power loom units,
we have invited the city enterpreniours for GTTES. In order
to strengthen and promote the powerloom and spinning
industry, GTTES has specialised pavilion for this chapter.
The GTTES is a growth catalyst and optimum business
platform with numerous business leads, new customers
offering best sourcing solution to India’s surging demand
for textile machinery.
The annual production capacity of indian textile
machinery manufactuters is about 12,000 crore, and
their selling is about 8,000 crore. The most significant
change in Indian textiles industry has been the advent
of man made fibres (MMF). Except spinning, majority
of the textile and apparel machinery demand of India is
being catered by imports. Because of high speed, better
technology the domestic fabrics manufacturers imports
textile machinery from Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea and
china.
The indian machinery producers now focusing on
technology innovation and eyes on forth generation
machineries. After several presentation, the government
is changing it’s policies. India is world’s largest textile

market and thus a biggest market for textile machinery as
well. Through GTTES 2019, India ITME Society will present
an exclusive show to capture the World’s attention on
strengths & opportunities of Global Textile Industry, with
special focus on spinning, weaving, processing, knitting,
embroidery, garmenting and more.
SURAT ONLINE ASSOCIATION
TO BRIDGE TEXTILE
MANUFACTUTERS AND
CUSTOMERS
A group of textile businessman of Surat has formed
an online association to bridge textile manufactuters-
dealers and customers. The group head Dhaval Shah
said, this platform will provide an opportunity to find best
product from registered fabrics dealers. Only after the
scrutiny of all the data i.e. manufacturer’s-dealer’s details,
turnover, fabrics quality, exeperince; the association
registerd the firm. The suratonlineassociation.in will
take responsibilty to solve the complaints of costomers.
Upto mid August, Surat online association have already
received registration of 105 members.
In June shipment of fibre, spun and filament yarn
shipment continued to remain robust on the low base.
In June 2017, textiles exports had declined 30% in
volume and 17% in value under the adverse impact of
demonetisation. Further, exports were also impeded by
the newly launched GST regime in July.
Cotton export rebounds in June, exceed previous
year’s volume
Cotton exports rebounded in June compared to the
shipment in previous month and surged 103% year on
year with shipment of 6 lakh bales (170 kg each) as against
2.9 lakh bales exported in June 2017. China reemerged as
the largest importer of Indian cotton in June, followed by
Bangladesh and Pakistan. Vietnam was the fourth largest
importer.
The unit prices realisation averaged INR122 per kg or US
cents 83.17 per pound. This compared to domestic spot
prices were lower by about US cents 4 and US cents 14
compared with global spot benchmark, the Cotlook ‘A’
index for the month. While the global benchmark has
risen in June from its previous month’s level, export FOB
value was also in line with the change
During the first nine months of 2017-18 cotton marketing
year, shipment aggregated 8.04 million bales as against
6.2 million bales in the corresponding months of previous
marketing year. The price realization av-eraged INR116
a kg or US cents 82.33 per pound during the season as
against the Cotlook Index ‘A’ at 92.89 per pound and spot
Shankar-6 at US cents 81.68 per pound. 81.86 per pound,
the prevailing price, in terms of Cotlook A index, averaged
US cents 96.67 per pound.
Cotton yarn export to China increases three folds
Spun yarns shipment totaled 142 million kg (up 73%)
worth US$450 million (up 73%) implying an average unit
value realization of US$3.16 per kg, slightly up by 2 cents
compared to last year. Meanwhile, the INR against the
US$ weakened to INR66.72 this June which augured well
for exports. China was the largest buy-er of spun yarns,
topping both in terms of volume and value.
Cotton yarn export was at 117 million kg worth US$375
million (INR2,500 crore). 75% above previous year’s level.
81 countries imported cotton yarn at an average price of
US$3.21 a kg, same as in previous month and down US
cent 1 from a year ago.
China continued doubling its import of cotton yarn
FIBRE AND YARN EXPORT ROBUST IN JUNE ON LOW BASE
SURAT REPORT
YARN REPORT

from India in volume and value terms. It was followed
by Bangladesh with volume and value both rising 40%
over the year, and appear to be picking up. In May it had
clocked a growth of just 15%. South Korea and Egypt were
the other major importers, with former doubling their
imports from India and latter slowing down considerably.
South Korea was the third largest destina-tion. Five
countries did not import any cotton yarn from India this
June as they had imported yarn worth US$0.20 million last
June. However, they were replaced by 15 other countries
which imported yarn worth US$2.49 million.
Vietnam, Bulgaria, Colombia and USA were among
(other than top five) the fastest importers of cotton yarn
in June while Paraguay, Denmark, Brazil, Slovenia and
United Arab Emirates significantly reduced their im-ports
compared to last year.
100% man-made fibre yarns exports continued to
increased sharply both in volume and value in June. MMF
yarn exports comprised 4.6 million kg of polyester yarn,
2.8 million kg of viscose yarn and 1.7 million kg of acrylic
yarn. Polyester yarn exports rose 64% in value while
viscose yarn exports value increased 49% during the
month. Acrylic yarn exports were up 74%.
Polyester spun yarns worth US$11.5 million were
exported to 49 countries at average unit price of US$2.49
a kg. Turkey was the largest importer of polyester yarn,
followed by Brazil and USA. Unit price real-ization was up
both compared to last month and also from last year.
Viscose yarn worth US$9.1 million or INR61 crore was
exported at an average price of US$3.22 per kg. Iran
was the top importer worth US$2.18 million, followed
by Bangladesh and Belgium. Turkey was the fifth largest
importer of viscose yarn during the month.
Blended spun yarns worth US$50 million were exported
in June, up 65% YoY in value terms. During the month, 9.8
million kg of PC yarns was exported worth US$27 million
while 4.7 million kg of PV yarns were exported worth
US$14 million
Bangladesh. Colombia and Egypt, were the largest
importers of PC yarn from India while Turkey was the
single largest importer of PV yarns from India followed
distantly by Pakistan.
Shipment of all kinds of filament yarns totaled 67 million
kg, up 40% YoY valued at US$124 million.
Nitin Madkaikar
Textile Beacon Global Info Services
COURTESY: TEXTILEBEACON.COM - +91-9819915227
GLOBAL TEXTILE PRICING TREND IN JUNE
Cotton
In India, the increase in cotton prices slowed down in July
as the marketing year approaches the end. Spot prices
were up INR400-1,950 per candy month on month across
all varieties with more sharper increase for finer cotton.
Shankar-6 cotton was traded at INR46,775 per candy on
the spot market, up INR1,050 from last month. The slower
rise is attributed to sluggish global cues, and end of the
season where arrivals were negligible.
US cotton
f u t u r e s
m o v e d
sideways in
July giving
back and
r e g a i n i n g
p r e v i o u s
losses as
the weather
in Texas
r e m a i n e d
dry. Weaker
than expected export sales caused prices to trade lower
earlier. USDA showed further deterioration in the crops
in its weekly updates, and predicted that conditions could
deteriorate further. US crop conditions were fading due
to the extreme Texas weather and pockets of problems
in other states. Crop conditions were good in the rest
of the Southeast as these areas have been a little dryer.
The most active cotton contract on ICE Futures US, the
second-month December contract, settled down US cents
1 on the month at US cents 86.93 per pound. The near
month, October was US cents 1.23 lower at US cents
87.84 per pound.
In China, spot cotton markets saw some improvement
amid drying climatic conditions. The trade war has been
in focus with players expecting rise in import prices also
due to weakening Yuan. Hand-picked grade-2128 were
quoted at 15.60-15.75 Yuan a kg (US cents 105-106 per
pound). The China Cotton Index edged down 186 Yuan to
average 16,198 a ton (US cents 108 a pound) for July.
Global spot benchmark, the Cotlook A index also lost US
cent 0.91 on the month to average US cents 96.50 per
pound despite some recovery seen late in the month.
Cotton Yarn
Cotton yarn market atmosphere in China continued
to be on wait and watch stance and prices generally
moderated across specs. Transactions were mainly done
for 21s and 32s while demand was sound for 45s yarn.
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Producers still had high inventory at mills due to past
high operating rates. In Jiangsu Shengze, 32s cotton yarn
prices averaged 24.05 Yuan a kg (US$3.58 a kg) while 40s
were at 25.10 Yuan a kg (US$3.74 a kg) both down US
cents 15-16, also due to weak currency. In India, cotton
yarn prices gained up in line with recent rise in cotton
prices, both in domestic and global markets. In India,
30s combed cotton yarn for knitting gained INR5.25 at
INR220 a kg (US$3.17, up US cents 4) in Ludhiana. [For
detailed report, write to us at sales@textilebeacon.com
or call on 9819915227]
Polyester chain pricing
Polyester staple fibre prices were up in China in July
and flat in India, but weak currencies against the US$
pegged values down in US$ terms. In China, offers were
up in Jiangsu & Zhejiang and Fujian markets in line with
rising cost of PTA. Sellers were unwilling to reduce prices
as domestic demand remained relatively healthy while
inventory levels were moderately low despite recent
expansions in capacities. Export activity was curtailed by
recent losses in crude oil prices, which dampened buying
appetite leading buyers to enquire only about smaller
volume parcels with lower buying indications. PSF makers
held offers stable in Zhejiang while markets in Shandong
and Hebei also held higher, but weak currency saw quotes
down from June. In Jiangsu and Zhejiang, offers for 1.4D
direct-melt PSF were down US cents 4 at US$1.29-1.35 a
kg, while the same in Fujian and Shandong were down in
the range of US$1.29-1.33 a kg. In India, PSF prices were
cut and trading could not resume normalcy during the
month. Prices averaged at INR93.75 a kg for 1.4 (US$1.36
a kg, down US cents 3), also due to weak INR.
Polyester spun yarn prices moved down slightly in China
in July although there was firmness in PSF markets.
Transactions in terminal markets were moderate. Yarn
makers and traders held firm wait-and-see stance and
had low interest in cutting prices further due to weak
adjustment in future and orders intake from downstream
fabric producers. 32s polyester yarn offers were at 14.19
Yuan a kg (US$2.11 a kg) while 60s were flat at 16.40
Yuan a kg (US$2.44 a kg). In India, polyester yarn prices
generally rolled over given stable demand in domestic
as well as export markets. 30s polyester knit yarn prices
were flat at INR132 a kg (US$$1.92 a kg, down US cents 2
due to weak INR) in Ludhiana.
Upstream, PTA prices rose 1% in Asia while MEG was
slightly higher in July. PTA markers averaged US$847.75
a ton CFR China while offer from Taiwan/Korea were at
US$862.75 a ton, both up US$7-12 on the month. MEG
CFR China markers averaged US$901.50 a ton and CFR
South East Asia to US$889 a ton, up US$2.50 month on
month.
RISKS TO MACROECONOMIC STABILITY FROM TRADE WAR
YARN REPORT
Though the RBI maintained its growth projection for FY19
at 7.4%, it has alluded to risks on account of protectionist
measures and further escalation in trade tensions in its
policy statement. There are two dimensions to the risks
to macroeconomic stability from trade tensions. One
dimension, of course is that if the global economy slows
down, it could result in contraction in global trade and
hit our export volumes. The second dimension is that of
the policy response of central banks globally to counter
the effect of trade war i.e. the risk of trade war eventually
turning into a currency war. For example, the PBoC has
allowed the Yuan to depreciate to mitigate the effect of
tariffs imposed by the US. This has resulted in the Rupee
strengthening by almost 6% on a relative basis against
the Yuan since May. The relative Rupee strength not only
makes our exports uncompetitive in the global market
but also impinges on our domestic industry on account of
import substitution as Chinese imports become cheaper.
In the most recent phase of concerted global growth, our
export growth has been tepid. While a part of it can be
attributed to demonetization and GST implementation
induced challenges, the fact that export growth is still
muted points to the fact that Rupee overvaluation has
also had a role to play. The elasticity of our exports to
the Rupee has increased. The sectors worst affected
by Rupee overvaluation would be the ones that export
undifferentiated goods as these goods can be easily
substituted by exports from other countries such as
Vietnam, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Rupee overvaluation
is therefore a significant concern as exports account for
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roughly 20% of our GDP.
The RBI therefore is walking a very tight rope, as it
has to strike a delicate balance between inflationary
consequences of Rupee depreciation and risks to export
growth and domestic industry on account of Rupee
overvaluation. So far, the RBI seems more concerned
about Rupee depreciation as is evident from aggressive
intervention around the 69 mark. The RBI would certainly
not want a repeat of a 2013 like situation when there was
extreme pessimism that resulted in a speculative run on
the currency. Runaway depreciation of the Rupee in the
lead up to the general election can trigger a confidence
crisis and jeopardize the chances of the incumbent
government. The aggressive intervention strategy has
worked so far and has kept the speculators at bay.
With the US mid term elections approaching, it is unlikely
that there would be any softening of protectionist rhetoric
from the Oval office. With China too pledging to reply in
kind, there does not seem to be any immediate end to
the tensions. The Rupee is therefore likely to closely track
the Chinese Yuan and the spread between the offshore
CNH and onshore CNY. The RBI is likely to intervene
less aggressively if the Yuan and other EM currencies
continue to depreciate. The endeavor of the RBI would be
to manage the real effective exchange rate of the Rupee
(REER), preventing extreme overvaluation and to contain
volatility by smoothening the pace of Rupee depreciation.
The downside in USDINR looks limited as of now (unless
there is a massive global unwinding of USD longs) as the
RBI would be keen to replenish its lost Reserves on every
dip. 68.10-68.20 zone is expected to be a strong support
for USDINR. It would not be a surprise if 7 on the Yuan is
seen which in turn could trigger a break of 69.20 levels on
the way to 70.
OUTLOOK
Indian Textile industry is a complex entity. In no
country in the world the textile industry spans so deep
and varietal be across fibres or across value chain of
the industry or in terms of organization of production.
May be due to this phenomenon, India has a dedicated
Ministry for Textiles. The industry has its presence in
cotton, silk, Manmade fibre, Jute, wool and in Value chain,
Ginning, Spinning, weaving, Processing and Garmenting
besides technical textiles. To add to this matrix, the value
chain/fibre components are present both in Organised
and decentralized sector and almost all the sectoral
components cater to both domestic and international
markets. As per the statistics, the decentralized
sector(weaving) contribute close to 96 percent of cloth
production in the country and only the rest is by organized
mill sector. Enough has been discussed, deliberated on
this state of affairs in various forums-academic, industry
and Government missionary alike that had once resulted
in favourable policy framework to fillip decentralized
production mode. It is said the decentralized weaving
production mode is with benefits of lower cost of
production, faster product mix changes, shorter working
capital cycle, varietal and lower quantum of production
to cater to the ever changing marketing trends, benefits
of being MSME units like employment generation for
unorganized labour, industry spread and so on. But has
problems like non-standardized products, quality issues,
not able to catering flawless long length of cloth to the
subsequent links in the value chain, wet processing
and Garmenting, so also the same for wet processing in
the decentralized sector. The varietal production in low
quantum across the fibres is n fact a USP of Indian textile
industry and there are export consignments with less
than INR One Lakh. But in the era of Garmenting for mass
consumption both in national and international markets,
this could be a bane.
As Consumerism is taking centre stage post industrializa-
tion era, today’s consumer orientation on textiles are val-
ue for money, appeal and in tune with market trends and
is least on source of material. As most of the textiles con-
sumption of men, women and children are in the form
garments- both apparel and non apparel, the consumer
is not vary of source of cloth production- whether Or-
ganised or Decentralised sector and thus it is the time to
strengthen the links in the Textile Value Chain. The policy
framework should orient the decentralized sector units
(of MSME) to 1) Consolidate the capacity – capacity aug-
mentation within the unit 2) Quality orientation 3) better
professionalism and managerial inputs to face nuances
of national and international markets. The decentralized
sector which is clothing the nation should unite and come
out as a combined force and should take Indian Textile
Industry to the next level
“If you want to walk fast go
alone. If you want to go far walk
together”
RM. Sankar
Assistant Director
ATIRA
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INDIA’S LARGEST APPAREL TRADE SHOW INAUGURATED
BY KISHORE BIYANI
CMAI’S 67th NATIONAL GARMENT FAIR TO CONTINUE
UP TO 19th JULY 2018
FIRST TIME IN HISTORY, 1087 BRANDS, 986 STALLS,916
EXHIBITORS TO SHOWCASE THEIR LATEST FESTIVE
COLLECTIONS
The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI)
organized “India’s Largest Apparel Trade Show – The 67th
National Garment Fair” from 16TH July to 19th July 2018
at Bombay Exhibition Centre, NSE Complex, Goregaon
(East), Mumbai. The Fair was inaugurated on 16th July
2018 by Chief Guest Kishore Biyani, Group CEO –Future
Group.
Mr. Rahul Mehta, President, The Clothing Manufacturers
Association of India (Ex-Chairman, International Apparel
Federation), stated that this B2B Fair was spread over
Approx. 6,50,000 Square Feet, covering all the Halls at the
Bombay Exhibition Centre. There were916 Exhibitors in
986 Stalls displaying 1087 Brands. This was India’s Largest
Ever Garment Fair held so far. The Fair displayed leading
Brands in Men’s wear, Women’s wear, Kid’s wear and Ac-
cessories.CMAI had also published the ‘Show Directory’,
popularly known as the Fair Guide.
67th
National Garment Fair would be spread over 4 Days
instead of the normal 3 Days Fair. The Fair timing would
be from 10 AM to 9 PM. For the first time, the July Edition
of the National Garment Fair has been a ‘No Decoration
Fair’. This B2B Fair would be open only to Trade Visitors &
Garment Retailers.
The Business Networking Sessions between the Exhibi-
tors and Agents & Distributors, High Street Retailers, Na-
tional Chain Stores & E-Commerce Companieswouldalso
continue this year.
This year CMAI is also Celebrating 25 years of Association
with Bombay Exhibition Centre.
Indian Apparel Market
According to Mr. Rahul Mehta, President –CMAI, India’s
domestic apparel market was estimated at US$ 67 billion
in 2017 which had grown at a CAGR of 10% since 2005.
Indian domestic market had performed better than the
largest consumption regions like US, EU and Japan, where
depressed economic conditions led to lower demand
and growth.Due to presence of strong fundamentals, the
domestic apparel market size of India was expected to
grow at 11-12% CAGR and reach about US$ 160 billion
by 2025.
*Others include active wear, dresses, school uniform
The domestic market size is dominated by Ready-To-
Wear category, market size ~US$ 56 billion, with 84%
share which is further growing at a CAGR of 10-11%. The
Ready-To-Stitch market is also gaining momentum as
more and more men who have been buying premium or
luxury readymade clothing brands want to wear a shirt
or a trouser that fits them perfectly. The Ready-To-Stitch
market currently at US$ 11 billion is expected to grow at a
CAGR of 7% and reach about US$ 20 billion in 2025.
Recent Plastic Ban in Maharashtra
On the recent Plastic Ban announced by the Govt Of
Maharashtra,Mr.MehtawelcomedtheClarificationissued
by the Environment Department allowing the use of PP
Bags for wrapping the Garments at the Manufacturing
Stage under a mechanism for the collection of the used
PP Bags through a buy-back mechanism and ensure the
recycling and final disposal of the collected PP Bags.
Mr. Mehta once again reiterated CMAI’s commitment, as
a responsible organization, to protect the environment
and assured that their Members will work hand in hand
with the State Govt& Local Authorities and ensure that
all used PP/Plastic Bags are responsibly recycled and
disposed off.
Decline in Garment Exports
Mr. Premal Udani, Chairman- Board of Trustees of
CMAI stated that Apparel Exports had taken a beating
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from October 2017 onwards. The introduction of GST
had resulted in non-refund of several embedded taxes.
Consequently apparel exports for the financial year 2017-
18 declined by 4% to USD 16.7 billion from 17.38 billion in
the previous year.
The downturn continues in FY 2018-19 with a month on
month decline of 10%. The Government iseized of the
matter and has assured that embedded taxes will be
refunded through the drawback route.
CMAI’s First Apparel Training Center at Asmeeta Texpa,
Bhiwandi CMAI is setting up their First Apparel Training
Centre, spread over 8,000 sq. feet, at Asmeeta Texpa,
Kalyan Bhiwandi Industrial Area. The Centre shall be op-
erational by the end of this year. This full-fledged Training
Centre shall offer Courses for Sewing Machine Operators
- Basic & Advanced, Supervisors, Quality Checkers & Fin-
ishers & Packers and will train up to 4,000 Trainees per
year.
A Tripartite Memorandum Of Understanding between
Govt. of Gujarat, GIDC and CMAI was signedon 10th
July 2018 where CMAI shall disseminate information
amongst its Members promoting Gujarat as a Destination
for Investments.
Figure 1: Domestic Market Segmentation
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Ministry of Textiles,
Govt. of India & The Synthetic & Rayon Textiles Export
Promotion Council (SRTEPC) announce Source India 2018
– the 2nd edition of India’s largest Sourcing Show for
Textiles
To continue the impressive growth story of exports of
Man Made Fibre and blended textiles from India, the Syn-
thetic & Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council and
the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, today an-
nounced the 2nd Edition of India’s Largest Global Buyer
Seller Meet, Source India 2018 in Surat.
Source India 2018 will be held in Surat from 21st to 23rd
September 2018. It will be the largest sourcing show for
international buyers who are looking to source synthetic
and blended textiles from India. India currently ranks
among the top 3 suppliers of these textiles worldwide.
SRTEPC will assemble an array of more than 200 Interna-
tional Importers from more than 40 countries to transact
business with more than 200 exporters in this sector.
Source India 2018 is a focused B2B show covering the en-
tire value chain in Man-made Fibre Textile products and
its blends. Fabrics (that include Suiting, Shirting, Women’s
Wear), Yarn, Fibre, Made-ups, Home Textiles and Techni-
cal Textiles will be showcased by the leading exporters
during the event. The Global Reverse Buyer Seller Meet
will provide a boost to the Government’s ‘Make in India’
campaign in India’s second largest employment generat-
ing industry.
The Second edition of India’s largest Sourcing Show for
Man-made Fibre Textile products will be spread over
10,000 sq m of air-conditioned space. More than 200 For-
eign Buyers are expected from 40 countries in addition to
more than 5000 walk in Trade Visitors including Domestic
Buyers, Representatives of Indian and International Buy-
ing Houses, Procurement Managers from Large Retail
Brands, Sourcing Agents, CEO’s, Industry Heads and Busi-
ness Leaders. Council will be creating a Business Lounge
for one to one meetings with the International Buyers.
Informal networking dinners will be organized for the Ex-
hibitors to develop relations with the invited Internation-
al Buyers. The Council will be setting up a Theme Pavilion
that will showcase fashion trends for the next Spring-
Summer and Autumn-Winter period.
Road Shows are being conducted by the Council at the
leading trade associations in Egypt, Morocco, Turkey,
Moldova, Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand, Mexico, Brazil,
Peru, Colombia and UAE. Presentations will be made to
the leading textile importers in these counties. Invitations
will be sent to genuine buyers, duly verified through an
elaborate selection process for their quality and interest
to do business with Indian Exporters. Also, invitations will
be sent to overseas buyers based on import data of these
countries.
Shri Sri Narain Aggarwal, Chairman, SRTEPC said “It is
a matter of pride that
India is the 2nd largest
manufacturer and
6th largest exporter
of Man-made Fibre
Textiles in the world.
Speaking from Surat
the Chairman said that
“I take this opportunity
to thank Smt. Smriti
Zubin Irani, Honorable
Union Minister of
Textiles and her
entire team for their
relentless support and initiatives to benefit the Indian
Textile Industry and all the stakeholders. The city of Surat
is the biggest hub of MMFT in the country, contributing
40% of the production of synthetic & rayon textile
products that India manufactures. I am very confident that
this unique business platform of ‘Source India 2018’ will
result in many productive and long term business deals
between Indian Exporters and International Importers of
Man-made Fibre Textile products and its blends. It is my
privilege to set the ball of ‘Incredible Textiles of India’ by
launching this second edition of our flagship event that
showcases the endless possibilities of Indian Man-made
Fibre Textile products to the world”.
Speaking from Mumbai, head office of SRTEPC, Vice Chair-
man, Shri Ronak Rughani said
that “We at SRTEPC are very
enthusiastic about the event
and look forward to welcom-
ing and hosting more than 200
International Buyers, selected
with great care to ensure that
we create an environment for
maximum business deals to
be transacted during Source
India 2018. He further elabo-
rated “We are creating an ex-
clusive ‘Business Lounge’ for
strategic one to one interactions between our member
exhibitors and the invited buyers. We are also organiz-
ing a couple of informal ‘Networking Dinners’ to provide
an opportunity for the participants to get to know each
other and build long term business relationships”.
SOURCE INDIA 2018 – INDIA’S PREMIER REVERSE BUYER
SELLER MEET
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Immediate Past Chair-
man and Convener, Shri
Anil Rajvanshi said “It is
SRTEPC’s endeavor to
partner the Govt. of In-
dia in its efforts to pro-
mote the Indian Textile
Industry. As Facilitators
of the Indian Man-made
Fibre Textile Industry it is
the Council’s objective to
prepare our Industry to
ride the waves of change occurring in the Global Tex-
tile Industry. The developments are happy tidings for
the Man-made Fibre Textile Industry and its blends
as more than 70% of the textile used in the world is
synthetic and the trend is only increasing. Organizing
‘Source India 2018’ is a giant step towards promotion
of Indian Textile products to all corners of the world.
Through our first edition of the Reverse Buyer Seller
Meet we have announced the establishment of a truly
global show in Textiles in India. Our second edition
will serve to reinforce our objective of India being the
‘Go To’ destination for International Buyers and Buy-
ing Houses to source their requirements of Man-made
Fibre Textile Products and its blends”.
FOCUS INCUBATION CENTRE (FIC) INAUGURATED BY
MINISTER
A STEP TOWARD INNOVATION BY NITRA
Innovation is the key to success, sustenance, and growth
in today’s highly competitive customer driven market
place. There is no denialthe fact that today every customer
is demanding as well as discerning. This situation is
prevailing in all the industrial sectors including the Textile
& Clothing (T&A) sector. As a result of this textile industry is
also resorting to new innovation every day where, among
other things, Technical Textile plays a key role. Innovations
no doubt speed-up developments but in order to achieve
innovation proper fiscal measures, strategic changes and
need-based R&D must play a big role. R&D, in particular,
helps the entrepreneurs in optimizing cost of production,
improving quality, and leading production to new
innovative and value addeditems so that the individual
company and the industry, as a whole, can sustain fierce
competition in the market.
The Focus Incubation Centre (FIC) at NITRA was
inaugurated on 27th
July, ’18 by the Hon’ble Union
Minister of State for Textiles, Sh. Ajay Tamta in presence
of Sh. Sanjay Kumar Jain, MD, TT Ltd. & Chairman, NITRA
and its Past Chairmen, Sh. R. K. Jain, CMD, Pasupati
Spg. & Wvg. Mills Ltd. and Sh. R. L. Nolkha, Chairman,
Nitin Spinners Ltd. Also present on the occasion were
Dr. Arindam Basu, Director General, NITRA and many
eminent industrialists.
In his welcome address Chairman NITRA, Mr. Jain said
that this was a move to promote innovation and startups
in the textile arena by providing the right facilities and
support to budding entrepreneurs of the industry. He
also added that NITRA along with CITI is coming out with
a Contest to identify bright and innovative ideas, and help
such ideas be converted into commercial utility.
NITRA, India’s premier Textile Research Association (TRA)
since its inception in 1974 has been continuously helping
the Indian T&C industry achieve innovation through its
long research and development experience covering
almost every aspect of textile and apparel industry. A rich
portfolio of 15 patents (awarded and filed) and successful
completion of more than 200 need-based research
projects to support the industry, undoubtedly, is an
ample proof of that. This big gamut of NITRA’s research
& development activities has touched upon both central
& state govt. sponsored researches as well customized
researches conducted for leading companies in Indian
textile industry.Furthermore, it is a matter of great pride
that today many technologies and products that are
developed by NITRA’s rich pool of scientists have been
commercialized and used successfully in the industry.
Keeping NITRA’s excellent service for the textile industry
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in mind and to bring up this success to the next higher
level, MoT, GoI has designated NITRA as Centre of
Excellence (CoE) for Protective Textiles & Automotive
Textiles with providing infrastructure for developing
expertise and technical capability for quality evaluation,
product development and knowledge dissemination in
the field of protective textiles.Similarly, to live up to the
govt.’s trust, NITRA scientists had also come up with
many innovative products in this domain such as Military
and paramilitary uniforms from NYCO, Cut resistant
gloves from composite metallic yarn, and Development
of Fabric for stab resistant vest to name a few.
Director General, NITRA Dr.Basu, while addressing,
proudly added that Focus Incubation Centre (FIC) will
provide necessary facilities and technical guidance to
encourage technical textile entrepreneurs for testing
new ideas and technologies and thereby leap forward to
more innovations in the products that they make. He is
very confident that many new developments will happen
in FIC and invites entrepreneurs from across the country
to join FIC to make their dreams a reality.
Hon’ble MoS, Textiles, Sh. Ajay Tamta, in his address
mentioned about the deep impact of textile industry in
Indian economy in terms of its significant contribution
to the country’s GDP, foreign exchange earnings and
employment generation. He asserted that the govt.
has already taken many necessary steps and offered
various attractive schemes in order to boost the Indian
textile industry with special thrust on technical textiles.
While concluding, the minister also shared his views on
different issues prevalent in the Indian textile industry.
Past Chairman, NITRA Mr. Nolkha proposed the formal
vote of thanks.
ASSOCIATION NEWS
GARWARE-WALL ROPES LIMITED REBRANDS AS GARWARE
TECHNICAL FIBRES LIMITED TO POWER HIGH GROWTH
TRAJECTORY
Aims doubling profits over 5 to 7 years by growing to
Top 2 position globally in major verticals
India’s leading technical textiles company Garware-Wall
Ropes Ltd. (GWRL) announced change in corporate
brand name and identity to Garware Technical Fibres
Ltd. (GTFL). The rebranding is a part of a focused vision
to double its profit over the next five to seven years and
be amongst the Top 2 players globally in each of its major
operating verticals.
“Over the past four decades, we’ve built a strong
reputation for quality, value addition, application
focused innovation and we wanted this to reflect in our
name and brand,” said Mr. Vayu Garware, Chairman &
Managing Director, Garware Technical Fibres Ltd, “Our
solution segments are niche and all these segments
impact the larger economy. For example, among others,
our solutions are focused on progress and productivity
for agriculture and fisheries, which typically constitutes
almost 14 to 15% of India’s GDP. The next five to seven
years will be very important for us as we look forward
to double our profits and this we will achieve by being
among the top two in each of our major verticals.”
“The new identity and name is a reflection of our
commitment for creating value. With over 2o patents
to our name, we are an idea-driven company which
achieves differentiated valued added solutions that
impact businesses significantly and adds unmatched
value to customers.”, he added.
“This is an exciting transformation for us and marks a
strategic pivot in our future path in Technical Textiles
business,” said Mr. Shujaul Rehman, Chief Executive
Officer, Garware Technical Fibres Ltd. “Our presence
significantly impacts the sustainability of food production
with a positive impact on the environment. We will
continue to grow our value added offering in more than
75 countries and are committed to growing both India
and global business to serve our stakeholders”.
After the change in identity and name the organization
will now be known as ‘Garware Technical Fibres Ltd.’
AboutGarwareTechnicalFibresLtd(formerlyGarware
Wall Ropes Ltd): (BSE: 509557 / NSE: GARWALLROP)
Garware Technical Fibres Ltd. (formerly Garware-Wall
Ropes Ltd.), an ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015
certified company is a leading player in Technical Textiles
specializing in providing customized solutions to its
customers worldwide. Globally, the company is known
for its applied innovation in the field of sports, fisheries,
aquaculture, shipping, agriculture, coated fabrics and
geosynthetics. Garware Technical Fibres Ltd products are
manufactured in state-of-art facilities at Wai and Pune
and marketed in more than 75 countries.
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