TEXTILES

Global demand for technical textiles is on the rise as new applications and new markets continue to emerge, according to the latest issue of Technical Textile Markets from the business information company Textiles Intelligence.

Over the long term, global demand for technical textiles is expected to rise by 5% per annum, providing myriad opportunities for manufacturers supplying a number of different sectors -- notably automotive, construction, environment, energy and medical.

In many developing and newly industrialised countries, the use of technical textiles in industrial applications will intensify, thus providing enormous opportunities internationally.Demand is also being stimulated by the increasing need for mobility, where technical textiles can play an important role by improving the attributes of products made by the automotive industry.

In vehicle construction, technical textiles have an important role to play in increasing the safety and comfort of drivers and passengers, and reducing the amount of energy consumed by vehicles.More ambitiously, the use of technical textiles can help the automotive industry to comply with EU directives aimed at reducing CO2 emissions.

Panels and components made from carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRPs) are now being used in mass produced vehicles to reduce vehicle weight and hence fuel consumption.In the construction industry, the technical textile industry should profit from an increase in global demand for infrastructure, where technical textiles can be used for both functional and visual reasons.

For instance, embankments and shore areas can be strengthened and stabilised using geotextiles based on natural materials, such as jute. Energy consumption in buildings can be reduced by using textile-based insulating materials.

Gel paper fabric for Textile Art

Textile art has brought in an interesting art structure that one wonders how it is possible to make the best of the gel paper for textile art. Variety of stitches and images on paper fabric is wonderful but how did they do it? Let get to know how to make the gel paper fabric with few of the tips that is made in use by the textile projects. Below is the procedure on how to make the gel paper that acts as your base for textile art.

Have you tried any of the preparatory methods in making a deco paper? They are simple to practice as follows. Try your hands with the textile art paper making, by following the steps one at a time to make your procedure clear. First step is to collect different colors of tissues that are available at your home from lighter shades to darker ones. Keep off more bold set out stains of colors. Delicacy is the main formula to start the paper preparation.

Next step is to collect images and patterns for the required theme say Paris, Egypt, flowers, still images etc. cut down few of the pictures from magazines that can be fixed as stamp ones. Make your materials ready to get started and set up working upon. Turn into pieces the tissues onto the muslin fabric gluing them one after other. Allow the tissues to dry out completely for neat work. Start with the next tissue and continue to make different colored patterns with hues over the fabric. Make use of the glue to fix every paper pieces one after another in uneven pattern so that they from a new look. The ultimate goal is to cover the whole surface with tissues on different shades.

Once they are done, move on to images that are cut ready. Place them in a lovely manner that makes sense with your creativity forming a appealing look. Glue them to the fabric surface of tissues with glue as medium.

Make your creativity work by adding sparkles, buttons, small artificial flowers, glitters and small mirror or pieces of pebble like stones to make them look spicy and attractive.

DENIM

Arvind Ltd., a leading denim producer and retailer in India, unveiled its first 'Arvind Experience Store' at Baroda in Gujarat, which is the firm’s eighth outlet in the country.The company intends to launch in all 100 such outlets pan-India, through 2011-12.Mr Sanjay Lalbhai, Chairman and Managing Director of Arvind Ltd.

while speaking about the company’s future plans said that, they have already launched seven such outlets in Andhra Pradesh, and with launch of the first outlet in Gujarat, they are eyeing to launch another 92 outlets nationwide to take the total number of outlets to 100 by close of current fiscal year.‘

Arvind Experience Store’ is a prototype for the fabric retail channel. The store supports a contemporary and innovative layout, and on display is the entire range of Arvind products. The store, offers tailoring and complete lifestyle solution.The Baroda outlet is spread out on an area of 2000 sq ft and displays top-notch brands like Flying Machine, US POLO and Arrow.

Speaking further, Sanjay said that, Arvind Denim Labs, a concept unique to the Arvind outlet, for the first time would specially stitch washed jeans for their customers. Each of these orders would be specially customized as per customer’s preferences and specifications.

Alongside this, the company also has launched hand-crafted bespoke denim in India for the first time.The denim segment of these new Arvind stores would have a special section particularly catering to the youth and formal wear.

Global Competitiveness of Textile Industry

On the base of understanding the meaning of ecological textiles, this paper states the necessity of developing ecological textiles in China and states the function of the ecological textile authentications.

By comparative analysis and according to the situation of textiles manufacturing in China, this paper puts forwards some practical suggestions on how to reach relevant ecological textile technical standards so as to produce ecological textiles of high quality to meet the consumers demands for various kinds of healthful textiles and finally suggests that only producing ecological textiles, can the textile industry stand firmly in the world market.

China has been the largest country in textile production and export in the world and the textile industry is playing a vital role in our national economy. The textiles made in China have long been famous for their excellent quality and reasonable price and occupied a larger market share in the world market.

However, with the sharp increase in the world market prices, the textile industry in China is losing its competitive advantage.

With the development of social economy and the progress of human civilization, peoples environmental notions and green consumption consciousness are getting stronger and stronger and their demands for various kinds of textiles are becoming higher and higher.

Better results in 2011

The Industrial Fabrics Association International has released its "Market Watch: Geosynthetics Market Snapshot" for 2011.

The report's chief focus is on the U.S. geosynthetics marketplace, particularly as it relates to market size and growth, predominate materials/polymers; applications used in the U.S. market, trends, opportunities, threats, and market outlook.

IFAI Market Research Manager Jeff Rasmussen created this report to give businesses the essential data they need to make informed decisions. The IFAI report data was derived from a 2010 IFAI survey of its U.S./Canadian geosynthetics member suppliers and distributors. Secondary research also supplemented the results presented in this snapshot.

Rasmussen described some of the snapshot's insights: "For 2010, 56 percent of geosynthetic suppliers/distributors surveyed reported they would achieve favorable sales; and only 18 percent reported they would incur unfavorable sales in 2010--much improved over a down market in 2009."The survey showed that 2009 was a difficult and trying time for geosynthetic suppliers/distributors

However, 2010 improved moderately in terms of sales and general business conditions.Said Rasmussen, "Overall, geosynthetic suppliers/distributors are optimistic that 2011 will yield better results for their geosynthetic business in terms of increased sales and an overall improvement in general business conditions."

WORLD TEXTILE CONFERRENCE BY TAI

Central Office is organizing a global level conference, for the first time in India, on a much larger scale and in a much broader format than our regular annual conference; World Textile Conference, it’s to be held in Mumbai on May 6 to May 7, 2011 at Intercontinental, The Lalit, Sahar Airport Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai.

The theme of this conference is “Vision 2020: Emerging New Opportunities Worldwide and Challenging Business Strategies.”The aim of the conference is to provide an interactive opportunity, and to create a very positive atmosphere where the entire textile fraternity can benefit by discussing, meeting and knowing each other and enhance our cumulative strength.

The conference is expected to be the largest convergence of cohesive forces and intends to bring together all textile industry stakeholders like mill owners, corporate houses, trade associations, export councils, policy makers and industry leaders, CEOs, and senior professionals from the national and international industry and discuss large opportunities face to face.

The two-day conference will have eminent speakers, panelists and moderators including international experts to share their vision before an august audience of over 500 delegates.

Techtextil North America

Clarino America will exhibit in Booth 1401 at the upcoming Techtextil North America trade event from 15 to 17 March 2011 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.Clarino man-made leather and suede has long been utilized in various applications ranging from apparel, home furnishings, automotive, marine, industrial and sporting goods.

Clarino has built a strong reputation for quality and functionality with customers from this spectrum of industries.New for 2011 is the "Tirrenina" branded material. It is particularly well suited for industrial applications, such as liquid and air filtration.

There are also uses for conveyor belts, polishing, and wringer rolls. Tirrenina substrates that are suitable for industrial applications will be on display at Techtextil 2011 and staff will be on hand to meet with customers and to explore new opportunities.

CLARINO, a division of Kuraray Co., Ltd. is a global leader in the manufacture of non-woven microfiber material, and continues to be the leading innovator in the production of synthetic leather.

CLARINO materials have a wide variety of applications that include athletic and casual footwear, apparel, sports balls and gloves, furniture, and automotive interiors.