Garment rejection/alteration due to weaving or knitting defects in the fabric can lead to a huge value loss to the company. Fabric inspection is considered to be one of the most difficult of all textile processes to automate. In this article, authors (Dr Rashmi Thakur, Dr Deepak Panghal and Dr Prabir Jana) track the evolution of fabric inspection technology in textiles from manual to AI-based system. Read on…
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Before any textile product reaches the marketplace, it is necessary to test the materials to check the quality. Today, manufacturers and retailers are expected to create and supply products that meet or exceed the minimum legal requirements. Quality also means the product is safe to use and meets the “claims†as stated by the product manufacturer. In this interview with Rakesh Rao, Anitha Jeyaraj, Deputy Director – Softlines, Connectivity & Products, SGS India Pvt Ltd, highlights on various aspects of quality and steps to be taken to enhance quality checking processes.
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According to Cotton Association of India (CAI) estimates, cotton consumption for the current crop year will increase by 5 lakh bales to 330 lakh bales of 170 kgs each from its previous estimate of 325 lakh bales of 170 kgs each.
The increasing demand for organic cotton goes hand-in hand with the increasing interest in the cotton stickiness testing. Mesdan’s CONTEST-S helps to check cotton stickiness to improve yarn quality.
Growing customer awareness and stringent regulations are forcing companies to give top priority to quality. Companies who are able to incorporate data and technology into their quality management will have a competitive edge, says Rakesh Rao.
Any changes in regulations enhance the chemical and mechanical safety in the textile products. In this interview, Suvodeep Mukherjee, Senior General Manager Sales at TÃœV SÃœD South Asia, highlights on how brand owners are taking steps to achieve high level of quality and importance of traceability.