Lorenzo Maffioli, MD of Itema China, is an experienced professional with 19 years of solid track record, of which 17 mainly in production and supply chain management with shorter experiences in purchasing and quality.

Smart city lies at the heart of the Union Budget of the new government. The allocations and the measures announced now gives shape to the Narendra Modi´s initial idea of 100 smart cities.

Cotton yarn exports touched $4.5 billion, and cotton fabric $2.13 billion during 2013-14. Cotton home textiles achieved exports of $4.79 billion, according to TEXPROCIL (Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council.)

The Budget reflects the pragmatic outlook of the government. The government has taken the initial steps in the direction of sustainable economic revival and growth.

Camouflage textiles not only help protect armed forces from visual and IR detection but also-with regards to their heat and sweat management capabilities-ensure that the soldiers can perform to the best of their abilities even in extreme climatic conditions, reveals Ashok Athalye.

This Summer, men´s lifestyle brand Park Avenue provided the most innovative styling solutions for young aspiring Indians seen in recent times! Park Avenue´s Auto-Fit Collar (A collar that adjusts to your neck) shirt helps one stay a step ahead.

Umberto Micheletti, the senior, has over 50 years of experience. Linen, which is staging a comeback in the global textile scenario, is one of his focus areas. He goes straight to the core of the issue – drafting of linen while spinning linen yarn, a very sensitive process.

For 2014-15, budgetary allocation under the Technology Upgradation Funds Scheme (TUFS) increased to Rs 23 billion from the revised estimate of Rs 19.5 billion in 2013-14 .

Global yarn production increased in Q1/2014 compared to the last quarter in 2013 due to higher output in Asia, North America, and Europe, and despite a drop in South America. On an annual basis yarn production increased as well even though output levels