Bridging Worlds: From Looms to the Stars – The Textiles of Chandrayaan-3
By: Ananya Sharma Have you ever considered the remarkable link between a weaver laboring over a loom and a brilliant space scientist charting the course to the cosmos? Can a simple thread tie together...
View ArticleTextiles Need Demand Uptick
Textiles sector needs demand uptick and more cargo traffic. A record attendance of 255 people representing all segments of cotton flow met today (September 20) at the West Texas Flow Marketing Meeting...
View ArticleTechnical Textiles: Pioneering Sustainability for a Brighter Future
By: Ananya Sharma In an era where sustainability is the clarion call, the realm of technical textiles stands at the forefront of innovation and eco-consciousness. The metamorphosis of this industry is...
View ArticleThe Unseen Heroes of Your Sleep: Exploring the Wonders of Pillow Filling
By: Ananya Sharma Introduction: When we lay our heads to rest at night, few of us truly appreciate the unsung heroes behind a good night’s sleep – the fillings inside our pillows. Pillow fillings play...
View ArticleNonwoven Wipe Technology in the Arctic
By: Seshadri Ramkumar, Professor, Texas Tech University, USA FiberTect decontamination wipe has gone to the Arctic Circle. Recently, Fredericksburg, VA-based First Line Technology has successful...
View ArticleMetamorphosis of Textiles: The Electrifying Revolution in Fabric Technology
By – Ananya Sharma Introduction The landscape of textiles has witnessed a remarkable transformation in recent years with the emergence and widespread adoption of electronic textiles, commonly known as...
View ArticleBed Bugs and Textiles
By: Seshadri Ramkumar, Professor, Texas Tech University Textiles are not the reasons for the resurgence of bed bugs. Although bed bugs are prevalent all over the world and do not cause any serious...
View ArticleINDO-United States Collaboration May Help with Oil Spill Clean-up
By: Seshadri Ramkumar, Texas Tech University, USA Oil spill from a refinery in North Chennai, India has turned cyclonic floods into a toxic mixture. Michaung tropical cyclone in Bay of Bengal has...
View ArticleThe Concept Of Sustainability
Ananya Sharma The concept of sustainable clothing is well-known nowadays. Earlier, the sustainable clothing market was niche, but over time, the concept has gained popularity, and people have become...
View ArticleA Beginner’s Guide to Understanding the Power of Supply Chain Analytics
Summary The global supply chain analytics market is estimated to attain a valuation of $32.18 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 20.32%, and the U.S. market valued at $7.1 billion in 2023, doubling from...
View ArticleNATURAL FIBERS FOR TECHNICAL TEXTILES
BY PROF. (DR.) N. B. TIMBLE PhD (USA) NCSU PROFESSOR OF TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY DKTE Textiles hold immense significance in our day-to-day existence, permeating every facet of life with their profound...
View ArticleFunctional Apparel: A Transformation with Diverse Applications
By Gayatri Mohite Functional apparel has various uses, providing comfort and protection in various situations. In comparison, basic garments have limited functions. Using specially created fabrics and...
View ArticleNavigating the Leather Dilemma: Balancing Sustainability, Ethics, and...
Ananya Sharma For centuries, humans have adorned themselves with the skins of other creatures, a practice ingrained in our history since time immemorial. The utilization of leather as clothing traces...
View ArticleRedefining Fashion: From Plastic Pollution to Sustainable Style
Ananya Sharma In a world drowning in 8.3 billion tons of plastic, with a staggering 6.3 billion tons discarded as trash, the time for change is now. The textile industry, notorious for its...
View ArticleFlame retardant finishing on Kitchen Textiles with natural extract
Dr.Sathish Babu B Department of Textile Technology, PSG Polytechnic College, Coimbatore 641004, Tamil Nadu, India sathishbabu645@gmail.com Abstract The object of the study is to evaluate the...
View ArticleUsing Jute Geotextile to Enhance Ground Sustainability
Pradip Kumar Choudhury, Rishav Singh, and Aditya Shankar Ghosh1# Dream Institute of Technology, B.H. Road, Thakurpukur, Kolkata-700104, India, 1 Assistant Professor Dream Institute of Technology, B.H....
View ArticleBTRA Develops Advanced PrecursorFibers for High-Performance Carbon Fiber
The Bombay Textile Research Association (BTRA) is proud to announce groundbreaking advancements in the production of high-quality precursor fibers specifically engineered for the creation of high...
View ArticleElectric ARC Protective Clothing
Abstract: The cover story on electric arc protective clothing provides an in-depth look at the current landscape, challenges, and advancements in this essential segment of workplace safety. The market...
View ArticleProduct Development in Technical Textiles: Protective Textiles
Dr Nandan Kumar (PhD) High Performance Textiles Pvt. Ltd & Institute of Technical Textiles Pvt. Ltd Sonipat, Haryana 1.Introduction To be a successful group leader in the technical textiles...
View ArticleITTA Strengthening Partnerships with Academic Institutions: Bridging...
A. Two MOUs Signed to Foster Collaboration 1. MOU with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles & Management (SVPITM) The Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA) signed a...
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