Textile Sector getting promoted by Government

Islamabad: Rana Muhammad Farooq Saeed Khan, Federal minister of Textile Industry explained the vision of government directed towards the growth and development of sector. He said that complete assistance would be given for boosting the industry as it is one of the most important sectors of Indian economy.
The statement was proposed during the second meeting of the Textile Policy Implementation Liaison Committee. Important discussions in this meeting were over the measures and schemes considered during first meeting.

At this occasion, another member, Rafiq Gondal from sub-committee, in detail, briefed about the selection process and results of associations categorized for registration.
 
Then, Head of Sub-Committee, Zubair Motiwala featured the issue of drawback granting to the EPZ units.
All the related matters were brought under keen consideration for sharing point of views and ideas of all members during the occasion. Recommendations and suggestions were given over issues being discussed during the process of meeting.

Textile Policy Implementation was under excessive deliberation of the members of the committee who were concentrating over variety of issues. Along with this, yarn export was also discussed and updates were presented over its registration process.

Progressive efforts and measures taken by the Ministry of Textile Industry were well appreciated by the Members of the Committee.

Textile Industry Subsidy getting transferred to paper industry

Textile Manufacturing units are being benefited by TUFS, Technology Up gradation Fund Scheme, according to which the industry is entitled to access subsidy for growth and expansion in the sector along with modernization of plant and machinery, being an important objective. Ministry of textile administers the scheme as per their procedures.

Similarly, the proposal for subsidy grant to paper mill is being proposed by the department of Industrial policy and promotion. Basic objective behind this is to generate funds for purchasing capital equipment required for development of the industry. Aim is to provide aid of buying state of art equipment to the paper industry worth Rs 25,000crore for improving the productivity and efficiency of the industry.

According to the joint secretary DIPP, Renu Sharma, the proposal is still under processing and the benefits are likely to be finalized not before 2010 or may be somewhere near 2010-2011. It was stated at the seminar held in the honor of the proposal. The associated department of the industry is still in process of finalization of the subsidy quantum that government would be required to bear over loans allotted to the paper sector. More than 55, 00,000 people rely on this sector for employment directly or indirectly which means growth is the basic need of the industry.

Another important objective of the DIPP is to resolve the problem of raw material. One more proposal that is being worked over that contains emphasize on the permission to be granted for the growth of agro based raw material at the land in forest with proper compliance with the ecological balance. Most of inputs are being outsourced through social forest projects running by the state government.

Strengths and Weaknesses of Indian textile Industry

Textile is a vast sector that works for and with the nation. In a country like India where much of employment needs are fulfilled through textile companies along with economic stability too, it gets really very important to keep a track of its strength and weaknesses so as to ensure ongoing development and growth.

Strengths:

1. Raw material like resources is available in abundance in Indian textile industry. Silk, viscose and polyesters are common fibers that are easily accessible here. Alongside largest production of cotton in the world makes the country even more appreciable.
   
2. As mentioned before, the country works with the nation, India is extensively rich in skilled professionals and designers who develop great designs at reasonable rates in comparison to other countries. Labor rates a lower which automatically reduces the capital requirements and improved results and subsequent profits.
3. Spinning sector of the country is much advanced and contributes to the value chain processes.
4. Garment industry of India is also very much diverse in terms of quality, manufacturing, output qualities, fabric requirements etc. Supplies from both international and domestic markets are included.
   

Weakness:

1. Small scale companies are the leaders of Indian textile industry and all the processes are implemented with the view of helping the same. Technical advancement is not very sound with them because of the insufficient resources to support. This results in loss of productivity.
2. Indian labor is quite unfavorable and traders need reformation for them in India.
3. Indian outlook towards textile market is very much optimistic. Future prospects explain impressive growth rate in the Indian textile industry.
   

Be progressive towards upcoming designs and fashion

Being progressive about adopting changes is the best way to look great. Attractive designs with latest patterns and color combination keep approaching every now and then. There would not be even a single day left aside by the fashion designers and other people dealing with the respective industry for not concentrating of the fashion and developing something different of the kind. New ideas come forth resulting in creation of apparels and garments that are liked by young generation. Designs are simply modified slightly which means even the existing and past generation people can also use them with similar desires.

Fabric designing is that branch of textile industry that can be developed in variety of color schemes and styles. With modifications in existing fabrics, a completely new design can be easily created. It’s very much flexible and is successful too, basically with regard to the home furnishing designing. Fabric manufacturer in India are contributing in the home furnishing unit to an extent that it can change the entire look of the house. Curtains, cushions and kitchen accessories are simply outstanding and supportive enough to bring stunning appeal on your abode.

One should always be open to take up new ideas and challenges, doing this would surely reflect your ideas and style making things appreciable for you only.

Home furnishing industry dwells on unsteady trends

Fashion has been an endlessly growing industry in recent years. Somehow, it can be said that the entire world is handcuffed under its control which has simultaneously resulting in improving the use of machines and equipments based on variety of technologies. Almost every country today is developing itself on technical ground so that it can serve the purpose and expectations of its countrymen. Fashion and textile industry are aligned with one another. We cannot leave clothing and home furnishing aside too for all comes under one roof that is textile. While dealing with this industry, home furnishing manufactures have to be careful about the likes and dislikes of customers.

Development and success of latest range of products depends on what the customers wish to use and wear. To learn the market scenario, fresh talent is needed and efforts of young generation are encouraged to as to change the trends of the industry. Aid is being provided to improve the educational level too in the same field. Fashion design software’s are available that can help designers in improving their working style and performance. Improvement in patterns and textures depends on the tools being used mixed with colors and variety of designs.

Satin: fabric of excellence

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.

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.

Fashion up-gradations is the need of society

Fashion industry is a combination of past and future trends, where is emerges from the existing ones and gets transformed into the latest variety which is demanded by the customers. Our social environment rests upon the development stages which mean something or the other would get added into the existing ones and there would not be any look back. People would never like to wear or use any fabric which was in fashion previously. This would be outdated for them. Therefore, fashion along with textile industry has to keep on changing day after day.

Now so many companies have been attracted towards this trend which has increased competition and the adverse affect is directly upon society and none other than the customers itself. Have you ever felt how? This is because customers are adapted to the changing strategy. They have started expecting more and more from the people who are already established in the textile industry. This encourages them to explore more about the society and their increasing needs. And for this, they keep on developing ample of material which can match up with the expectations of the customers.

Textile and fashion industry has to bring above everything to satisfy the society completely. Then only they can survive for longer period of time.

Textile industry builds fashion statement

Recent development in the textile industry is said to be a kind of textile revolution which has attracted manufactures from all over the world towards itself for building their niche but only handful of them have succeeded in the task and have emerged as the distinct ones. Different reasons are there behind this. One of the reasons is the changing fashion trends which are different every next day. One there would be something very specific and on another day, it will be replaced by something else. That’s amazing but tough for the industries to catch up in the speed and gloom like all the others. Ones, who are ahead in the race get recognition and establish themselves exactly in the way it is required.

Quality and durability are the two most important aspects in all types of textiles, to be more correct textile industry is based on them only which enable it to gloom all around. Manufactures have to be careful about the fabric, quality and other related things in accordance with the latest fashion. After this support, marketing of any fabric, clothing or any textile material becomes any absolutely easy task. Textile sells itself, if it is enriched with all the requirements of the industry.

Textile designing

Fashion is what we wear daily. It could be you home, business or party clothes or some other thing which you might be using for other purposes. People who design fashion are master of everything. They know the art of changing the wardrobe entirely with excellence making it look smart and attractive almost in a new package every time. We say that the trend or style has changed periodically but these designers are the ones who change it according to the budget. Their specialty is that you’ll get a makeover of whatever you might be using or wearing.

Well, fashion is the creator of everything. In contract to it, textile designing is somehow a kind of branch or sub category. The services of the fashion designer are offered into different areas like clothing, textile, production, creative appeal, commercial strategies and marketing. Fashion deigning is a broader concept which covers many things while textile designing is specific into a particular area.

Textile professionals create innovative concepts in designing for fashion which are very appropriately used by the people for building style icon. Different companies are dealing with this industry. They might be incorporated at their houses for production or manufacturing, for which some have consultancies too. This entirely depends on their purpose and requirements.

The result of textile designing is the production and manufacturing of fabric, yarn design, accessories, woven fabric designing, color matching, development of style and the final presentation which creates an impression in the fashion world. It is somehow included in the fashion design and services.

What are the key areas of expertise for these textile and fashion design consultants?

Basically they are designing and development of latest trends then the marketing division is required to be strong enough to gather interest of people. Marketing division is the key supporter to whatever is developed by the fashion and textile professionals. Next is the sales department. Without the expertise in sales, nothing can move in the market as per the expectations of the company. An efficient sales expertise is an essential feature for any textile designing firm.

Whatever is constructed in the textile designing division, get ready for the export houses which deal in a huge variety of products. Designers have to assist the clients in the ways it’s required during the entire period of execution. Without this support, success of everyone attached to the area gets difficult.

Knit, leno, foam and pile are the ranges in the weaves of textile. It has been proved that the weaves can change the entire structure of the design industry along with its creation. Government subsidies have been provided to the textile designing and fashion industry which supports a lot in bringing them above. Most of the southern part of India has been occupied by textiles units.

Many people regard printing as a part of textile industry where as it is entirely different. Orissa ikkat, bandni, borders in patti and patola are really very famous among it. Dobbie is capturing the marketing on an increased rate along with tweed which is coming back again. Geometrical designing which was famous earlier is again making a come back. Weaving, lace making, finishing of the cloth, labels and crochet are famous names of the textiles. Textiles industry is a huge one and will be growing higher in the coming years.

Silk Exporter from India

Silk, a fabric known for its versatility, durability and elasticity is a remarkable stuff for quality usage. Quality is measured in terms of number of times its being used, seasons in which it works the most and people who prefer this stuff, generally elite classes as it an expensive material which everyone cannot afford. Not just this, the inner built of the material too is really exclusive due to which it’s being used since ancient times when other fabrics were still on the initial stages of discovery. None of them were so widely used than silk. It has the power and resistance for rot due to which Egyptians along with Chinese started using it in order to wrap dead bodies before their burial.

Silk is actually a kind of protein which is not a good conductor of heat, this might not matter to all but for people of Thailand is works as an insulator for electric codes and wires. Silk has a quilting liver which gives warmth and protects heat inside the body from dissipating.

India is full of different type’s manufactures, importers and exporters. When it comes to different fabrics, silk exporters are there in much more quantity and also in different categories.
Silk exporters are benefited indirectly through the sericulture industry which employs more than 700,000 families of farmer in India which includes states like Karnataka, West Bengal and Assam.

Each silk exporter is dealing with some few varieties of silk specifically. In India, ERI, MUGA and TASAR are the most common ones which are being manufactured on an increased rate. Among the common silk material, the production of TASAR still has to bear some weaknesses. This is basically with reference to the outdoor rearing which provides insufficient performance. Same is the problem in ERI along with inadequate quantity of foliage. MUGA, the golden silk is the unique one from all. China is standing in competition with this silk and many silk exporters chain up with the country for better quality but have to suffer somehow as cheap quality is being poured to India instead for the good one.

It is the task of every silk exporter to take care about the country's interest and provide better material for his country and his own efficient survival in world economy.

Silk exporters in India are producing for home country only. Exports or imports are secondary issues. Most of the consumption is within India itself. The demand of silk fabric is vigorous in the market and is growing constantly around 10% every year. Silk fabric’s International and governmental subsidies are rapidly expanding. Major consumption of India’s silk is done by Germany and the chain is rising too where China and India are the largest producers of silk and other related material. And we are expecting much better result in near future with the introduction of new companies.

Whichever country it might be, silk is an exclusive fabric which attracts exporters and consumers from all around and is a useful material for all.