The Indian Textile Journal - February 2018

In this issue

​​Indian textile industry cannot afford to ignore the implications of ‘skilling’ the labour force, for to sharpen the competitive edge in producing and exporting quality textile goods, skilled labour is a must. The ITJ cover story traces the ‘skilling’ moves in the textile industry with inputs from Dr JV Rao of Textile Sector Skill Council and Dr Darlie Koshy of ATDC. Face2Face interviews are with CD Dhandayuthapani of MAG Solvics and Snehal Shah of Moksha Thermoplastics. Ahmedabad-based Embee Group and Bharat Beams feature in our Trailblazers section.

Kitex To Set Up New Production Unit

Kerala-based Kitex Garments Ltd, a part of Anna-Kitex Group of Companies, is planning to set up its fourth fully export-oriented infant wear production unit either in Andhra Pradesh or Karnataka, according to its Chairman and Managing Director Sabu M Jacob. A part of the company’s Rs 500 crore expansion plan will come up in Kochi and the rest will be set up in either of the above two States.

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Bihar Offers Sops For Punjab Investors

To provide enough business opportunities, the Bihar Government is making all-out efforts to attract the investors from Punjab, especially those dealing in textiles, apparel, dyeing industry from Ludhiana.

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Recovery For Spinners Picks Up

Indian spinners are likely to see a gradual performance recovery beginning 2017-18 last quarter after facing multiple problems over the last several quarters that resulted in their profitability touching six-year lows in the previous two quarters, according to a report by credit rating agency ICRA. Cotton yarn demand is also expected to gather strength.

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Liva's ‘Feel' & ‘Flow' Attract Most Women

Liva, the new age fabric brand from the Aditya Birla Group, launched a one-of-its-kind initiative for spreading awareness.

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Skilling On Track!

Indian textile industry cannot afford to ignore the implications of ‘skilling’ the labour force, for to sharpen the competitive edge in producing and exporting quality textile goods, skilled labour is a must. The ITJ cover story traces the ‘skilling’ moves in the textile industry.

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Bruckner Dry Finishing Lines For Algerian Project

Bruckner dry finishing lines were selected for the Algerian mega project because they satisfied three main criteria: productivity, quality of the products and highest possible energy efficiency.

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Shree's Unmatched Growth Of Garments Made With Liva

Shree – The Indian Avatar has observed almost 1,500 per cent growth in demand for its garments made from Liva fabrics.

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Birla Cellulose Is No.1 For Sustainable Forestry Management

Canopy’s Hot Button Issue ranks the world’s top viscose producers on their progress on eliminating endangered forests from their supply.

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EcoWipes Prefers Tech Of Truetzschler & Voith

A recent sale of the fifth wet-laid spunlacing facility is testimony to the successful collaboration between Truetzschler Nonwovens and Voith as established technology leaders in the wet-laid hydroentangled nonwoven segment.

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It's A Gold For Indo Count!

Indo Count Industries Limited, one of the leading manufacturer and exporter of bed linen and home textiles in India, has won the prestigious gold trophy for the “highest exports of cotton made-ups (bed linen/ bed sheets/quilts)” for the year 2016-2017. Having won Bronze and Silver trophy in the past, this is the first time that Indo Count has been awarded with Gold Trophy.

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The Indian Textile Journal Magazine Description:

What are the prospects for the Indian textile industry in 2015 & beyond? An ITJ cover story in the January 2015 edition reveals the pulse of the industry cutting across a cross-section of industry leaders, experts and authorities, including the Textiles Minister Santosh Gangwar, and Textile Secretary, SK Panda, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, the latter speaking in an exclusive interview with ITJ. This month's trailblazer is Welspun, which has spun a new success story by commissioning a 1.7-lakh spindle automated spinning plant at Anjar in Gujarat. Another special feature discloses the hidden potential of silicones for the Indian market, backed by interviews from two leaders -- Padmadas Nair from Dow Corning and Soumitra Mukherjee of Wacker. In short, we have kicked off the New Year 2015 with a special issue filled with information-packed features. Don't miss it!