Seam engineering is a critical, often overlooked aspect of garment manufacturing, as thread accounts for 50% of seam quality. Correct thread selection, stitch type, seam construction, fabric...

Textile quota removal in 2005 reshaped global clothing trade, prompting safeguard agreements between China, the US, and EU. Hong Kong’s clothing industry adapted through offshore production, sourcing ...

A cotton yarn was chemically modified by sodium periodate oxidation and chitosan coating, forming Schiff’s base linkages. FTIR and SEM confirmed successful modification. The chitosan-coated yarn...

Low-temperature plasma technology modifies textile fibre surfaces improving hydrophilicity, hydrophobicity, adhesion and shrink-resistance while preserving bulk properties. Wool, cotton and synthetic ...

Optimising ring spinning productivity involves increasing ring frame speeds while maintaining yarn quality. Effective control of fibre properties, blending, preparatory processes, machine settings,...

Indian fashion blends heritage with modern style, reviving crafts like bandhani, kalamkari, and chikankari. Designer-artisan collaborations empower rural communities and preserve age-old techniques. ...

Rising consumers focus on taste over dieting has increased demands for plus-size clothing. Retailers, and designers are expanding size ranges to cater to adults, teens, and children, addressing fit...

Cotton, essential to India’s economy, and daily life, includes naturally coloured and hybrid varieties. Coloured cotton is eco-friendly and disease-resistant, reducing dyeing needs. Hybrid cotton...

Textile bleaching has evolved from early chlorine-based methods to advanced chemical, enzymatic & eco-friendly processes. Modern bleaching aims to improve whiteness, absorbency & fabric integrity...

Indian embroidery, including Chikankari, Phulkari, Zardozi, and Rabari, reflects regional culture and adorns ethnic wear, home textiles, and fashion globally. With computerized machines in hubs like...