Tag: cotton
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
Waste cotton to saving the planet
In the current economic and trade climate, finding new applications and markets for cotton is important, says Dr Seshadri Ramkumar. Lubbock, USA, November 6, 2025—Waste ... Read More
Cotton at the Crossroads of Growth and Responsibility
Sustainability is becoming central to cotton production, as farmers, manufacturers, and buyers recognise the need to balance output with environmental responsibility, shares Suketu Shah. Cotton, ... Read More
Focus on core competencies
At the recently concluded Bharat Tex 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the critical role of the textile industry in India's journey to becoming a ... Read More
India’s cotton farming overhaul sparks production surge
The ambitious plan aims to optimise agricultural techniques, ensuring increased yield and sustainability. In a strategic move to enhance cotton production in India, the government ... Read More
Emerging demand for natural colourants
Academic researchers and textile processors are exploring various dye extraction techniques for enhancing colour yield, informs Prof Ashok Athalye. Utility, sustainability and circularity have become ... Read More
NITI Aayog probes textile sector’s tax hurdles
During the recent stakeholder consultation, the industry raised several issues, including the import duty on cotton and textile machinery and the inverted duty structure in ... Read More