The Tamil Nadu Government has announced new schemes for promoting handloom, textile and khadi industries. A sum of Rs 175.23 crore would be spent on modernising six cooperative mills in the State. For the benefit of powerloom workers, 50 per cent subsidy would be provided to around 1,500 employees towards their insurance premium. Unveiling the new schemes, Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa said handloom, handicraft, textile and khadi industries contribute the second highest revenue to the State, next only to agriculture.
Month: November 2016
Sanitized, a leading producer of antimicrobial hygiene functions and material protection for textiles and plastics, has developed a new product for long-lasting antimicrobial protection for flexible polymer applications in response to the growing global antimicrobial market demands. Besides thermal stability and compatibility with most formulations, the new Sanitized PL 14-32 is said to provide water resistance, as well as high UV resistance and no yellowing after UV exposure.
J Suresh, CEO, Arvind Brands, joined the company in September 2005 and since then has turned around the company by strengthening brand and retail portfolio of Arvind. During his tenure, Arvind added international marque brands like Calvin Klein, Nautica, US Polo and Gap. The Children?s Place, Aeropostale and Sephora to its portfolio. Prior to joining Arvind, he has held several senior positions during his 18-year-old stint in Hindustan Uniliver Ltd.