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…
Srichakra Ecotex India Pvt Ltd will build and operate exclusively for Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) the new recycled polyester staple fibre (PSF) – Recron GreenGold and PET flakes wash-line in Andhra Pradesh.
The US ban on cotton from Xinjiang has led China to import more cotton from other countries such as Vietnam and India. As a result, India’s exports to China increased significantly in Q4 FY21 and share of China in Indian exports increased to 25% in FY21 (from 22% in FY20). In FY22, the momentum in export growth is estimated to be higher due to revival in global economy along with ongoing restrictions on Xinjiang region produced cotton and possible similar restrictions from other countries such as UK, says Anuj Sethi, Senior Director, CRISIL Ratings, in this interview.
Rieter’s Performance Optimization Services (POS) developed a tailored mill solution for a customer in India that helped reduce energy consumption by 3 kWh/h per compact-spinning machine while improving productivity by up to 10%.
According to CARE Ratings, cotton-based textile products emerge as a clear winner with additional incentives of Rs 750-850 crore in the new rates of rebate under RoDTEP.
Most spinners experience quality inconsistency. However, the ‘right first time and every time’ concept is possible with cotton spinning. TG Sarathy, in this article, explains a new perspective on the comber process assuming that other machines in the flow are set alright.
Electronic textiles have hundreds of potential use cases, many of which are being explored by different companies around the world. So where is the “killer app” for e-textiles?