India's current share of the apparel market is 3%. This is far below the initial projection of 15% by 2015 when the quotas were first phased out in 2005. The reason for this lost opportunity is that in spite of having the second largest textile complex after China...

Velvet is a flattering fabric that absorbs light into its deep and rich hues. The smooth texture and sheen of the fabric makes it an undoubted choice of the royal class. A very expensive fabric among the luxury goods, this fabric has been pampered in many countries throughout the centuries....

The purpose of auxiliaries is to facilitate a textile process and/or increase its efficiency. They serve as sizing materials, lubricants, wetting agents, emulsifiers, agents accelerating or de¬celerating the dyeing rate, thickeners, binders, etc. often with considerable overlap in the functions and abilities of a specific chemical....

Cotton is a preferred choice for fabric due to its breathability, comfortability, and feel. Egyptian cotton is very renowned among the cotton fabric segment. It would be surprising to know that Egyptian cotton is originally from the North America. Introduced in Egypt during the nineteenth century...

Perspective of age old days: the population was less, needs were few and resources were abundant. The generation of waste was such that it got naturally recycled, being mostly biodegradable. Conversely, after the advent of industrial revolution different types of wastes came into existence which are often both non-biodegradable and highly hazardous. Production is...

Novel techniques in textile printing create new opportunities in business. As technology advanced in the printing process, color inkjet printers became a vital part in the printing process of the fabric market as well. Utilizing the advantages of the digital printing technology, this is a process of printing on textiles and...