Fabrics are available in huge quantity and varieties. Among all of them, satin is regarded as the most special type, basically because of the superior fine quality and velvety touch. It offers an elegant appearance through its sober shine and softness. Home furnishing industry is the one where fabrics are most used in different forms and satin is prominent as it is being used greatly.
Originally satin was extracted from silk but soon after the process came in much demand, due to which cotton, rayon, polyester and nylon all were used for manufacture of satin. Therefore satin is a byproduct of these fabrics. Fabric needs attention and so their byproducts too. While buying any variety of satin or even fabric, one should be equipped with complete information about the care and attention required by them. These are generally delicate materials and need deeper protection. When you buy stuff, make sure it is very much fine in quality and comfortable is use as well. Manufacturers often attach guidelines with their products so users should follow the instructions in the best possible manner. This insures long term performance of the product.
Satin fabric needs careful Washing
Best process is to go according to the instructions given on the fabric because the production and manufacturing of each fabric is done differently so needs care and attention according to that only.
Satin made of silk is recommended to be dry cleaned always. Otherwise, fabric like satin should be washed with normal detergent in lukewarm water preferably with hands only. Machine wash is not recommended generally though it’s being used nowadays in many cases. Machines that can give better performance should only be used.
Just like this, lot more information is provided over the fabric and sometimes you get a manual with all information. In order to attain high yielding performance and long life of your satin fabric, use mild detergent and soft hands while washing your fabric at home or better go to the dry cleaner for that purpose.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Fashion changes with changing moods
Term”Fashion” has direct reference to our daily clothing habits. People are somehow mistaken in understanding its real meaning. That is the reason why it is related with the latest designing trends being introduced in the industry. But in reality, fashion is whatever we might be wearing on daily basis. Loose trousers with cotton shirts or suits or kurtas become our style statement right at the moment we wear them. There isn’t any particular field for fashion or creators, it is built by people only and occurrence of frequent changes is a result of variations in their tastes and moods itself.
Similarly in textile industry, trends are dynamic and often change in accordance with the prevailing market demands. Design departments in all areas are getting more and more advanced nowadays which simply means they have a lot to offer to the public. Frequent shifts and variety of options in designs is also a reason behind changes in demand.
Whatever might be the style, fabric is generally specific in the textile industry. Most commonly used fabrics are cotton, linen, satin and polyester. Styles keep on changing in the usage of these fabrics only. Variations in textile industry are the demand of today because it benefits many people in our society.
Similarly in textile industry, trends are dynamic and often change in accordance with the prevailing market demands. Design departments in all areas are getting more and more advanced nowadays which simply means they have a lot to offer to the public. Frequent shifts and variety of options in designs is also a reason behind changes in demand.
Whatever might be the style, fabric is generally specific in the textile industry. Most commonly used fabrics are cotton, linen, satin and polyester. Styles keep on changing in the usage of these fabrics only. Variations in textile industry are the demand of today because it benefits many people in our society.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
SURAT: Time for festive vacations
Diwali brings fun-time for everyone especially for textile markets in Surat. People are heading up for extended vacations for 10 days. Generally this number was 5 earlier when the textile markets used to stay closed during the festival time. Some of the traders have plans for shutting their shops on Oct 17 for Diwali but opening them on Oct 19, New Year of Gujarat for increasing positive energies towards their businesses. The day is often regarded as Muhurat business. Long break is attributed to default cases resulting since around 20days with subsequent decrease in the demand for sarees and other fabrics.
According to a textile trader “Stock over piling in finished goods would be reduced as an effect of vacations for around 2 weeks time”.
Many textile traders reported that the market has slowdown because of the festive season and there was around 40% reduction in the demand for goods. Other state’s buyers were much more interested in purchasing since the mid of September. Rise in food prices and rains were the major reasons for this cut down by the buyers especially in Punjab, U.P, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi.
Amnesty: Nigeria Delta not yet over, statement by Textile Union
Kaduna, Nigeria: According to National Union of Textile workers, Nigerians should not get overjoyed about their achievements that are being recorded in the Niger Delta, reason being, the crises that are not likely to get over sooner. Nigeria’s re-industrialization and development are closely associated with the crisis which is still away from their end. Thorough learning and quick improvement is the challenge specifically on the lessons coming from the amnesty that lasted two months approximately.
Chinese textile and garment industry
Faster growth and expansion in the textile and garment industry of China is being witnessed in recent years. It employs maximum people directly in the industry along with other associated support activities which helps the sector to be one of the key role players in the Chinese economy. Export sales getting higher 42-fold since 28years expected to be $185bn which is more than 10times the garment and textiles import of China.
China is now regarded as World’s largest textile and garment suppliers and is also the largest source of similar imports in EU, Japan and USA. The country ranks as largest natural synthetic fiber producer in the World along with extensive operations for manufacturing fabrics, yarn and garments.
According to a textile trader “Stock over piling in finished goods would be reduced as an effect of vacations for around 2 weeks time”.
Many textile traders reported that the market has slowdown because of the festive season and there was around 40% reduction in the demand for goods. Other state’s buyers were much more interested in purchasing since the mid of September. Rise in food prices and rains were the major reasons for this cut down by the buyers especially in Punjab, U.P, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi.
Amnesty: Nigeria Delta not yet over, statement by Textile Union
Kaduna, Nigeria: According to National Union of Textile workers, Nigerians should not get overjoyed about their achievements that are being recorded in the Niger Delta, reason being, the crises that are not likely to get over sooner. Nigeria’s re-industrialization and development are closely associated with the crisis which is still away from their end. Thorough learning and quick improvement is the challenge specifically on the lessons coming from the amnesty that lasted two months approximately.
Chinese textile and garment industry
Faster growth and expansion in the textile and garment industry of China is being witnessed in recent years. It employs maximum people directly in the industry along with other associated support activities which helps the sector to be one of the key role players in the Chinese economy. Export sales getting higher 42-fold since 28years expected to be $185bn which is more than 10times the garment and textiles import of China.
China is now regarded as World’s largest textile and garment suppliers and is also the largest source of similar imports in EU, Japan and USA. The country ranks as largest natural synthetic fiber producer in the World along with extensive operations for manufacturing fabrics, yarn and garments.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Inside view of today’s textile industry
Looks trendy from outside, but is deeply embedded with huge amount of efforts and dedication of the workers. While rejecting one fabric, none of us would have ever thought about who has created it and with so much effort and we do it out of our own wishes. Sometimes the fabric doesn’t match the expectations and other time we don’t like the color combination. Whatever the reason might be, it is done with open hands. This is the reason why it is said that the textile industry today is consumer based and works in accordance with desires. In a way consumers are the leaders. And the textile industry moulds itself according to them. You might not ever be able to see any design which is ruled out by the users. Another would be ready for you with latest styles and fabric etc.
Choosing right kind of fabric gets difficult sometimes. In such a case, it is always recommended that one should undergo a complete R&D process beforehand. Then only use the material provided by that company. Cotton fabric is the chosen one from all the options available and duplicity is very much common in them. Consumers today don’t need any guidance but presenting the industry scenario is our job so take precautions while deciding about the material to be used as per your purposes.
Choosing right kind of fabric gets difficult sometimes. In such a case, it is always recommended that one should undergo a complete R&D process beforehand. Then only use the material provided by that company. Cotton fabric is the chosen one from all the options available and duplicity is very much common in them. Consumers today don’t need any guidance but presenting the industry scenario is our job so take precautions while deciding about the material to be used as per your purposes.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Apparel and textile industry of India around 2.75 Lakh-crore
Ahmadabad: Apparel and textile industry of India of around 2.75Lakh-crore is likely to face global competitive edge in the rising field of cotton.
China is said to be world’s leader as cotton producer with 4.2-crore bales as against India’s production of around 3crore bales. Indian textile mills can bend their reduced cost production process in global market. According to the data collected by International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), estimated cost of production for Indian cotton Yarn is approx $2.13per kg which is much less than $2.89 per kg China and $2.81 US.
China stands ahead of India in competition where 35% cost advantage in India is basically because of the 100%rise in increasing production of cotton within the past 8 years. Natural fiber is gaining momentum now which has almost lost its position since early 80s to 2000 as against manmade fiber.
Cotton lost its share in the market because of the emergence of Reliance that brought its classy facilities of synthetic yarn. In the year 1982, the share was 62% which came down to 39% in the year 2001. Reason behind loosing the position was the introduction of man-made fiber which was much durable and cheap on cost.
During the mid of 2000, the trend was reversed somehow and ratio of both the fabrics man-made and cotton came out to be 50:50 which gave hope to the sector.
Entrepreneur at Ahmadabad said: High growth in cotton textile of the country is the result of a rise in people’s disposable income and availability of abundance of raw material.
Rise in Indian cotton production, 2000-01 from 1.4crore bales to 2008-09 more than 3crores, has brought a peculiar change in the industry.
Most of the Cotton areas of India went to Pakistan at the time of partition which led to scarcity during that period. It was only after 1970, that a phenomenal growth was witnessed in the cotton production sector of the country, stated by 40yr old veteran, PR Roy.
India has gained the position of net exporter after being cotton importer since around 4years. Due to the huge stock availability in domestic market, India has been able to improve its position in the competition of textile mills significantly.
China is said to be world’s leader as cotton producer with 4.2-crore bales as against India’s production of around 3crore bales. Indian textile mills can bend their reduced cost production process in global market. According to the data collected by International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), estimated cost of production for Indian cotton Yarn is approx $2.13per kg which is much less than $2.89 per kg China and $2.81 US.
China stands ahead of India in competition where 35% cost advantage in India is basically because of the 100%rise in increasing production of cotton within the past 8 years. Natural fiber is gaining momentum now which has almost lost its position since early 80s to 2000 as against manmade fiber.
Cotton lost its share in the market because of the emergence of Reliance that brought its classy facilities of synthetic yarn. In the year 1982, the share was 62% which came down to 39% in the year 2001. Reason behind loosing the position was the introduction of man-made fiber which was much durable and cheap on cost.
During the mid of 2000, the trend was reversed somehow and ratio of both the fabrics man-made and cotton came out to be 50:50 which gave hope to the sector.
Entrepreneur at Ahmadabad said: High growth in cotton textile of the country is the result of a rise in people’s disposable income and availability of abundance of raw material.
Rise in Indian cotton production, 2000-01 from 1.4crore bales to 2008-09 more than 3crores, has brought a peculiar change in the industry.
Most of the Cotton areas of India went to Pakistan at the time of partition which led to scarcity during that period. It was only after 1970, that a phenomenal growth was witnessed in the cotton production sector of the country, stated by 40yr old veteran, PR Roy.
India has gained the position of net exporter after being cotton importer since around 4years. Due to the huge stock availability in domestic market, India has been able to improve its position in the competition of textile mills significantly.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Textile wholesalers
Textile industry is a vast area that cannot be defined or explained a word or sentence. It requires hell lot of dedication and learning in order to understand anything about the industry. Many people do not understand the need of knowledge, as in they don’t feel like understanding before going further which is absolutely wrong. Every person who taking textile as a career should understand about the textile industry exactly in the way a marketer, a textile wholesaler or textile merchandiser would do. You should start learning about weaving, spinning, dyeing and knitting techniques and processes understand the need of the market, learn about the latest trends and fashion statements and the fabric which is greatly in demand and a lot more things which are associated with the textile industry. This would initiate you more towards your goal.
Learning not only increases your interest towards your field but enhances you spirits too specifically towards designing and marketing and dealing with the latest trends. You need to keep yourself updated always about the upcoming events and changes. Be prepared for different situations coming up in the industry, you have to deal with them in the best way you can and better than all the others of the same industry. Don’t forget, you have to be better than others in some or the other way, else starting wrapping up to move away.
Learning not only increases your interest towards your field but enhances you spirits too specifically towards designing and marketing and dealing with the latest trends. You need to keep yourself updated always about the upcoming events and changes. Be prepared for different situations coming up in the industry, you have to deal with them in the best way you can and better than all the others of the same industry. Don’t forget, you have to be better than others in some or the other way, else starting wrapping up to move away.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
News Updates
Indian Textile rejoices over duty-cut and fund flow
Latest update says, polyester and cotton are up on the level-playing duty turf and so the industry is expecting major benefits in the coming year’s right after the decision made by the Finance Minister for cutting key duties and enhancing the allocation for the technology up gradation fund in the 2006-07 Budget.
GEA: Rising allocation of TUF will be attracting investments
Increasing allocation for Technology Up gradation Fund and provision for Scheme for Integrated Textiles Parks in the Budget '06, will promote investments in the textile industry.
POY manufacturers unhappy with the recent budget
Reduction in excise duty upto 8% from 16% has pleased the textile industry, but in contract to it the polyester yarn (POY) manufacturers based in Surat are uncertain about the getting benefited in near future.
Mills at Surat boosted by Budget 2006
Major portion of Surat started merry making when finance minister P Chidambaram came up with his budget speech on on February 28......
Latest update says, polyester and cotton are up on the level-playing duty turf and so the industry is expecting major benefits in the coming year’s right after the decision made by the Finance Minister for cutting key duties and enhancing the allocation for the technology up gradation fund in the 2006-07 Budget.
GEA: Rising allocation of TUF will be attracting investments
Increasing allocation for Technology Up gradation Fund and provision for Scheme for Integrated Textiles Parks in the Budget '06, will promote investments in the textile industry.
POY manufacturers unhappy with the recent budget
Reduction in excise duty upto 8% from 16% has pleased the textile industry, but in contract to it the polyester yarn (POY) manufacturers based in Surat are uncertain about the getting benefited in near future.
Mills at Surat boosted by Budget 2006
Major portion of Surat started merry making when finance minister P Chidambaram came up with his budget speech on on February 28......
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