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Sizing – The Key Stone for Quality Fabrics (14th June, 1996)
Edited by: Dr. M. D. Teli Price Rs. 125 /-

It is the time for us to do introspection and accept the fact that there is relatively very low degree of modernisation taken place in our weaving sector making it absolutely difficult to expect production of quality fabrics at a competitive cost which is the need of the hour. There is every likelihood that our own market will be flooded with cheaper goods from neighbouring countries, if no steps are taken towards lowering our production cost of the fabric. Indeed, it calls for strategic planning and integrated approach wherein every stage of manufacture of fabric is given due attention in terms of efficiency of the process, quality of the product, etc.

Sizing plays a paramount role in making of quality fabrics and deserves a significant attention to be paid to this processing stage. Loom efficiency, cost effectiveness and quality of fabric manufactured are greatly dependent on how the sizing process is carried out.

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Yarn Export – A Challenge (27th September, 1996)
Edited by: Dr. H. V. S. Murthy Price Rs. 150 /-

Indian industry, having long enjoyed protection, has not paid sufficient attention to quality and competitiveness. Globalisation of the economy has brought in tremendous potential for the growth and development of industries and commerce in the country. The impact was more felt by the textile industry especially manufacturing yarns for export.

It has been noticed that high incidence of yarn fault is a major concern even in the most modern mills. Hence there is a need for detailed information on identifying the causes of unsatisfactory yarn quality and to arrive at proper selection of raw material, technology, manufacturing conditions and precautions to produce yarn of international quality standards.

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Man-made fibres (25th November, 1996)
Edited by: K. L. Vidur / Dr. H. V. S. Murthy Price Rs. 150 /-

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Weaving of Speciality Fabrics (5th December, 1997)
Edited by: Dr. M. D. Teli Price Rs. 150 /-

The liberalisation of economy coupled with globalisation of the trade has put our textile industry in an international competition. The phasing out of the multi fibre arrangement (MFA) by 2005 AD will surely put us in free-for-all competition. The players who are in a position to give maximum attention to productivity, quality and economy will service in such games.

The picture of composite Textile Mills is very much gloomy since this industry is trapped between the machinations of the powerloom sector and the cut-throat competition at the Global level.

How would then, these organised Textile Mills survive in near future? There is no second opinion that they have to go in for modernisation and they have to accept a new role in up-market as a quality producer of speciality fabrics which are in demand on both the fronts – domestic as well as international one. There has been initiative from some of the Mills in this direction and time will decide their impact in relation to the quantity and quality of similar products available Globally not forgetting the cost factor.

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Technical Textiles (31st January, 1998)
Edited by: Dr. M. D. Teli Price Rs. 250 /-

There are a number of reasons almost known to every conscious player in this filed as to why textile industry is passing presently through a tough weather. However, one thing is sure that when we talk about textiles, the picture comes before us is either woven or knitted textiles and the activities relating to their manufacture and processing and at the most, garment making activities. There is an untapped of tremendous potential in terms of technical textiles or industrial textiles is concerned. Depending upon their application, these technical textiles are called as Agrotech, Buildtech, Geotech, Hometech, Indutech, Medtech, Mobiltech, Sportstech, Protech, etc. You name the field and textile application is sure to be there. When such a situation is prevailing and the textiles are indeed all encompassing.

The consumption of technical textiles and fibres on the global level is estimated about 10 million tonnes, worth about US $ 54 billions. This accounts to about 19% of the fibre used world over. In the period of 1985-1995, the consumption of technical textiles increased by about 54% in terms of quantity and 76% in terms of value. By the year 2005 A.D. the consumption of technical textiles is expected to increase by about 5% per annum. In the transport sector, 4.5 lakhs tonnes of technical textiles is used and it will grow with a rate of 6% per annum especially as the demand for composites is increasing day by day. Geotextile field is also pregnant with growth rate of 9%. The growth of technical textiles will vary from fibre to fibre, type of application and also regions in which they are consumed. But suffice to say that a tremendous promising potential is hidden in the field if technical textiles.

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Valuation of Productivity Quality / Cost in Spinning
(24th February, 1998) Edited by: Prof. (Dr.) M. D. Teli Price Rs. 150 /-

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Management of Textile industry in Changing Scenario
(31st October, 1998) Edited by: Dr. M. D. Teli Price Rs. 150 /-

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Appropriate Technology & Management Style in Weaving for 21st Century (5th Dec., 1998) Edited by: Dr. M. D. Teli Price Rs. 150 /-

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Emerging Trends on Textile Horizon (17th & 18th December, 1999)
Edited by: Dr. M. D. Teli Price Rs.150 /-

* Put in efforts to increase the yield of cotton per hectare
* Modernise various sectors for which schemes like TUF and CTM should be availed of
* Enhance the quality with cost reduction, deliver timely and adopt ecofriendly processing
* Designer’s role is that of a therapist
* Make labour intensive industry as "human intensive" being ready to face the new challenge.

The readers can get much clearer understanding of these views once they go through the "Proceedings" and interact with the speakers.

It is time we became globally competitive. Our product quality should be improved and our total outlook needs to be changed. The Indian textile industry very soon will undergo rapid modernisation and restructuring. The rationalisation of labour will be the need of the day. The new textile policy will any time be declared. The phasing out of MFA in the year 2005 will push the Indian textile industry into fierce competition. Newer trade blocks are getting crystallised. Indeed it is the dawn of a new era and the various trends are emerging out of the obscurity on the textile horizon.

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Texturising Growth in Subcontinent (9th June, 2001)
Edited by: Mr. C. Bose Price Rs. 150 /-

This year cotton production is expected to be about 2.5 million MT in India that is about 25% of the Asian Production and 14% of world’s production in apparel sector. This at present has share of 82% and is not sufficient to cater the needs of the growing population in India. Therefore, Textured Polyester yarns have become an integral part of our life and it shall reach at least 30% by year 2005 from today’s 18% (Today China has 31% Polyester share).

In the apparel textiles, polyester made most significant gains amongst other synthetic fibres because of its excellent durability, easy wash-n-wear and wrinkle free characteristics. Along with its popularity, however, criticism arose on the property that it possesses touch, too much akin to plastic. In response to this criticism the synthetic fibre industry made several attempts to overcome this problem. One such attempt virtually led to the development of textured yarn with high Crimp Contraction i.e. Bulk, which possesses all qualities a consumer, desires aesthetically. High bulk yarn offers beautiful and elegant appearance, soft handle and comfortable touch. Texturising itself is a very broad term and encompasses process including False-twist, Air-jet, Stuffer box, Edge crimping, BCF yarn production and so on. However, in view of commercial importance, and the volume of production as well, the Flase Twist Texturising by far outweights all other processes.

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Knitting – An Emerging Scenario on Fabric Formation
(8th September, 2001) Edited by: N. B. Gandhi Price Rs. 150 /-

The Knitting Industry has a very significant place in modern times. It started with undergarments, and now is used for causal wear, formal wear and even evening wear. The knitted fabrics is the most comfortable clothing for sports persons.

It is the need of the hour that manufacturing units are compelled to upgrade their machineries in the shortest time, which will make them viable to compete within our country and most importantly in the global market.

The latest development in knitting machineries & its components, the effect on processing on knitted fabric and last but not the least, the desire and commitment to produce the best knitted fabric to cope with the world demands and the cost effectiveness to compete with the best in the world.

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