Indian economy may be showing signs of recovery in some sectors such as cement and steel, textile sector continues to be in the doldrums with millions of workers jobless, and export orders not picking up as demand continues to be low from US and developed markets...

The main objective of the research work is to: 1. Compare the wrinkle resistant behavior of silk treated with conventional and formaldehyde free chemicals. 2. Understand the chemistry behind the action of new crease resistant finishing agents ...

Recent trends in fiber, yarn and fabric management in Textile-Apparel-Distribution network require a very accurate estimation of consumption pattern and sourcing management to minimize their costs and satisfy their customers. For such strategy, fashion designers rely more on fashion forecasting system to respond to the versatile textile market...

Even if using Total Quality Management as the main quality program represents prevalent facts in nowadays industry, many companies are extending this kind of initiatives to incorporate strategic and financial issue. Among these initiatives, one such methodology is known as Six Sigma, which originated from the Motorola Corporation...

Last month I dealt with the question, Where is my supplier located. I showed that there is an ongoing evolutionary change from the past MY SUPPLIER IS LOCATED SOMEWHERE, to the present MY SUPPLIER IS LOCATED EVERYWHERE, into the future, MY SUPPLIER IS LOCATED NOWHERE...

Fluffy white clouds moving in the soft breeze would bring out the poet in one's mind. How about bringing them inside the house; that too in fabulous hues? Blue skies and white clouds drifting over a mountain ridge would inspire anyone’s spirits...