White, the symbol of peace and tranquility, is one of the most popular apparently 'achromatic' dyestuff used in textiles. Generally most of the formal wares and summer cool clothing are White or light pastel shades augmented with Whites. Such Whites obtained by the Optical Brightening Agents (OBA)...

The continuous dyeing of Cotton, Polyester & their blends is gaining importance over the traditional exhaust dyeing process owing to the major advantages in terms of uniformity of shades in long yardages, high productivity, simple/ short dyeing process, low utility cost in terms of consumption of dyes, chemicals, water, energy & low effluent generation...

One of the most common industries in almost all countries around the globe is Textile industry. Recently this textile processing segment has witnessed shift in base from the West to the East and this trend is accelerated with the lifting of quota restrictions under WTO....

How safe are the clothes we buy for our 'small people'? A report states that imported clothing from China contains unacceptable levels of toxic chemicals. Chemicals residues on clothing are hazardous to human health. Increasing concern about global awareness has sparked the consumer's desire for organic clothing...

Rheum emodi, also known as Indian rhubarb and commonly known as 'Dolu' is a member of genus of perennial stout herbs distributed in the temperate and sub-tropical regions of the world, chiefly in Asia and originated in Mongolia. It is cultivated since long time in Europe and also acclimatised in Germany...

The textile wet processing industry for apparel applications is considered to comprise of three main segments viz, yarn dyeing (including Denim yarn), piece dyeing (including garments) & the Knit dyeing. Recent years have witnessed highest growth in knit or commonly called hosiery processing...