The textile industry can be regarded as one of the most active in recent times. Hopefully it will continue to gain strong ground in times to come, as well. If the idea of opening a textile business has fascinated you, it is time to take some action.
Organisers of the ITM International Textile Machinery Exhibition and the HIGHTEX International Technical Textiles and Nonwoven Exhibition, have now postponed the shows until June 2021, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The following statement was issued today:
From handbags and purses to journals and wallets, we want you to enjoy your leather goods for a lifetime. From the moment they're crafted and until they arrive in your arms, they need to be cared for properly.
The fashion industry has a disastrous impact on the environment. In fact, it is the second largest polluter in the world, just after the oil industry. And the environmental damage is increasing as the industry grows.
People involved with colour and colour reproduction needed a unique and unambiguous specification of colour, leading to colours being expressed in numeric codes, which is explained in detail in this article like the perception of colours, the representation of colours, and other interesting semantics of it.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has named footwear and textiles among sectors that have suffered the most due to the coronavirus pande.
The Future of Fashion Conference took place earlier this month in Los Angeles, showcasing new, innovative, sustainable, ethical, and animal-free textiles that may shape the future of fashion in the years to come. The conference is part of a new initiative launched by LA Textile, a major trade show that takes place on the west coast each year.
A useful filament was not produced until the last part of the 19th century when Swann and de Chardonnet extruded a solution of cellulose nitrate (collodion) through small holes (spinnerets).
Fabrics to be used as raincoats, umbrellas, and tarpaulins have to be treated with chemicals to give them a property which makes them water resistant. The finish is called waterproofing and it is a durable finish. Water repellant finish is different from the waterproof finish. It means water, if showered on the fabric briefly, cannot make the fabric wet.
The Ring Spinning is the most widely used form of the spinning machine due to significant advantages in comparison with the new spinning proces.