Jute geotextiles are generally 25 per cent cheaper than other fabrics. They are also biodegradable. However, being biodegradable, it is low on longevity and is best used in rural or arterial roads,

About 25% of the total migration observed in commercial yarns come from the tension mechanism and the other 75% or more from geometric and random causes, states Dr S K Basu, who provides key findings from a critical review of fibre/filament migration in a twisted yarn.

The Andhra Pradesh Government has decided to set up a handloom in Krishna district headquarters of Machilipatnam. The All India Handloom Technology Institute would be set up with a project cost of Rs 35 crore

Colzate (BG), Italy: ITEMA, the leading global provider of best-in-class advanced weaving solutions, announced the relaunch of its corporate website, revamped to give an enriched and more user-friendly experience through a modern design and new, improved functionality.

HAS Group Makina Endustri AS (HASGROUP), Turkey established in 1984 in Turkey, is a leader in textile finishing, carpet-back coating, technical textiles and special projects. The Groups machines are run in 47 countries from Americas to Far East.

The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has estimated that the cotton crop for this season ending in September 2014 to be 37.6 million bales (170 kg each).

Water is for living, not for dyeing, says Thies GmbH & Co. The careful use of resources protects the environment and strengthens competitiveness. For more than a century the name of Thies has been synonymous with innovation and advances in

Diane Kelly has completed over 2 years in India as President of Dow Corning India. Her guiding principle is ´ easy to make the tough decisions when you ensure that first it´s a good business decision for Dow Corning

With every passing this year now, our confidence is improving. There are a few structural changes which I think have happened to the textile industry over the last several years and the most important being that this generally the demand and supply balance has been restored.