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Related Keywords: AM nonwoven, non woven home textile

AM Nonwovens established by Abilash Andrew, business entrepreneur from United Kingdom, purely with a idea of supporting the society with eco-friendly products. Madurai-headquartered AM Nonwovens has next planned to get into production of non-woven home textile segment having already started with production of non-woven medical textile product range.

The company has commenced with the installation of machinery for manufacture of non-woven home textile products which will be completed by March 15. But before commencing commercial production they plan to conduct a trial run

Related Keywords: medical textile exhibition, medical textile industry

Coimbatore is well-known hub not only for textiles but healthcare facilities too. The Centre of Excellence for Medical Textiles at the South India Textile Research Association in Coimbatore has organized a three-day medical textile exhibition and conference till March 2, supported by the Union Ministry of Textile to promote the use of textile products and medical textile industry. Textile products used in the healthcare sector are not just bandages, surgical masks and gloves. It includes implants such as hernia mesh, hygiene products, use-and-throw surgical clothing, etc.

Related Keywords: Indian textile machinery sector

India to boost modernization of the textile industry, Finance Minister P Chidambaram in his Interim Budget 2014-2015 has proposed reduction in the excise duty on textile machinery from 12 percent to 10 percent. It covers all goods falling under falling under chapter 84 and chapter 85 of the Schedule to the Central Excise Tariff Act for the period up to 30.6.2014. However, the Minister added that the rates can be reviewed at the time of the regular Budget, which would be presented by the new Government that takes office after the scheduled General Elections later this year.

Related Keywords: technical textile standard

The second National Seminar on Standards in Technical Textiles was held on 25 February at Mayfair Banquets Worli, Mumbai by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in collaboration with Ministry of Textiles and Bureau of Indian standards. The theme of this season was Role of Standardisation in Health safety and Environment.

The event began with a inaugural speech by Zohra Chatterji , Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. A compendium on Standards for Technical Textiles was also released at the seminar.

Related Keywords: PAMC, Powerloom mega cluster

India’s four powerloom mega clusters located at Erode (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), Bhilwara (Rajasthan) and Ichalkaranji (Maharashtra) was assessed by the Project Approval and Monitoring Committee (PAMC) chaired Textiles Secretary Zohra Chatterji yesterday and approved further action to be taken to implement the Comprehensive Powerloom Cluster Development scheme.

Related Keywords: Pakistan cotton production

A meeting was held by Pakistan’s Federal Committee on Cotton (FCC) chaired by Rukhsana Shah, Secretary, Textile Industry Division on Thursday.

Related Keywords: Banarasi weaves, Indian Textile Day, Lakme fashion week

Hyderabad is one of the most important fashion and cultural cities in India, which brings together heritage and innovation. Gaurang Shah, a Hyderabad based fashion designer bring for this season collection which include experimentation in weaves and prints, striking the perfect balance between heritage textiles and contemporary attitude. Indian Textile Day at the upcoming Lakme fashion week in Mumbai is definitely going to surprise everybody who claims to know everything about Banarasi weaves as the designer gives a twist to Banarasi weaves.

Related Keywords: Pakistan cotton ginning industry

Pakistan plans to implement modern technology in cotton ginning industry to meet the requirements of buyers at the global market. According to the Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar there is a need to replace old machinery in ginning factory to get good results. Ginning industry would be modernised to bring it at par with world standards so that they can earn the benefits of GSP-plus status which may increase our export by $1 billion.

Related Keywords: Balkan textile trade fair

The Balkan Textile trade fair, the third international fair dedicated to raw materials used in the textile and furniture industry, the exhibitors include local companies and 30 manufacturers based in Turkey was opened on Thursday in Novi Pazar by Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Internal Trade and Telecommunications Rasim Ljajic.

This event opens new prospects not only for the textile industry, but also for the economic relations between the two countries.

Related Keywords: Pakistan cotton industry

Low participation of spinning mill-owners in cotton trading continues waiting for a decline in cotton price had kept the cotton trading turnover at low.

Traders exchanged mere 4,863 bales (of 155 kilogram each) at Rs5,800 to Rs7,050 per maund as compared to 6,140 bales traded at Rs6,700 to Rs7,050 per maund a day ago, according to Karachi Cotton Association.

The Karachi Cotton Association on Thursday fixed the official spot rate or base price for Grade 3 cotton at 7,395 rupees per maund (40 kg).