Technology has made human lives easy; it has made all the processes around us efficient. Textile industry is no exception. Technology has brought change and has revolutionized experience for customers as well as producers in textiles. From production of raw materials to manufacturing of the end product, the entire supply…

Sustainable fabrics are gaining importance with the growing concern about the environment and ecological sustainability. A sustainable fabric is one that is prepared from sustainable materials that have an eco-friendly process of production. …

If you are looking to source fabric for your new collection but clueless about where to begin from. You are at the right place. Fabric sourcing is the most challenging aspect of product development. Once the design is ready, the next step is to source the right fabric, which can…

Indian textile industry being the sixth largest exporter of textiles and apparel in the world is still in need of changes which are not only in terms of processes it has adapted but also in terms of technology. The industry has evolved around the traditional ways of conducting business which…

Ever wondered what you are wearing? Where is the fabric coming from? Or from what is it made out of? Is it sustainable or not? Materials and fabrics are one of the oldest technologies of humanity. The life cycle of a fabric uses numerous resources from nature like land, water…

With the explosion of the start-up culture in India, there seems to be a new start-up at every corner, catering to a very niche audience. Many of these fail to even land, let alone sustain and become profitable, and the few that do become successful become significant landmarks in the…

Used predominantly in the textile industry, cotton is a crop that yields much global significance. It is cultivated mostly in tropical and sub-tropical regions in over 80 countries- including India, China, Pakistan, USA, Turkey, Brazil, Uzbekistan, Greece, and Egypt, which together contribute about 85% of the global cotton production. …

Considering that summer is already underway, the fashion world is buzzing in anticipation about the theme that would determine the clothing style and trends that should dominate your winter wardrobe. Part of this is, of course, determined by the recent conclusion of Fashion Weeks in New York, London, Paris, and…

Globalization in the last couple of decades has had a huge impact on the product sourcing and manufacturing patterns followed across the world. While local sourcing certainly helps in maintaining the input-cost ratio while also limiting loss due to project rejection, global sourcing is being increasingly preferred for its high…