Category: Fibres & Raw Materials
Manmohan Singh: We are viewed not as niche solutions, but as reliable, future-ready materials
Against the backdrop of rising demand for sustainable and circular textile solutions, the man-made cellulosic fibre segment is witnessing rapid transformation driven by innovation, responsible ... Read More
Woolmark Bolsters India–Japan Wool Ties in Tokyo
B2B matchmaking in Tokyo sparks premium wool sourcing ties. The Woolmark Company has deepened India–Japan trade engagement with the launch of Wool Connect, a targeted ... Read More
Show & tell: Demand enhancement for cotton
Dr Seshadri Ramkumar says if knowledge on cotton is created in the minds of young people at school level, not only will it help with ... Read More
Properties of corn husk–reinforced polyester composites
Composites made from corn fibre are increasingly interesting to study and their properties still need to be developed, informs Dr N Gokarneshan. Composites made from ... Read More
What 2025 revealed about scaling sustainable materials
In 2025, the evolution of HimGra, a natural fibre developed from wild Himalayan grass, offered a practical case study of this transition. The fashion and ... Read More
Dyeing of Areca Fibres
Dyeing areca fibres typically involves using natural dyes extracted from areca nuts to produce shades of brown or reddish-brown, often requiring mordants to enhance colour ... Read More
Use of Co-mingled Yarns in Composites
Commingled yarn for composites is a hybrid material that intimately combines reinforcing fibres (like carbon or glass) and thermoplastic matrix fibres within a single yarn. ... Read More