The current recession has brought great change to our industry. To those who can recognize and embrace this change, and who are in its forefront, this change will bring enormous opportunity. To those who are blind, obdurate, and in the rear, this change will bring disaster...

Technology has completely revolutionized the textile industry. Not so long ago it was considered a cottage industry which had very little returns; but now textile industry is the backbone of many countries across the world especially the south-east Asian countries...

Wash care basics of a garment entail the economic ways of using it for a prolonged time. The life span of an apparel product made out of silk is governed by many parameters. Character of fibre, fabric construction, weight, and different mechanical and chemical finishing methods are some of them. Deviation in laundering...

Pakistan has the 45th largest economy globally; in terms of official exchange rates. The country’s textile industry is a major contributor to the economy in terms of foreign revenue and employment generation. It contributes to 8.5% GDP, and generates employment opportunities for 39% of the total manufacturing workforce....

Fancy yarns are mainly used for the aesthetic value of the textile products. These yarns are produced by deliberate discontinuity technique or interruption introduced of either in color in form or in both. In discontinuity technique, Variety of enhanced aesthetic effects is possible....

Many brands and retailers use Restricted Substance Lists (RSLs) to ensure the safety of their textile supply chain, as discussed in the feature in the June 2009 AATCC Review. But sometimes, especially in product categories like children-wear, brands want to offer their consumers a third-party guarantee of safety...