Jute Reinforced PLA Bio-composite for the Production of Ceiling Fan Blades Ethiopian Textile Industry Development Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia1, Department of Textile Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi 110016, India2 In this project work, jute fabric is used as reinforcement and PLA (poly lactic acid) film is the matrix by which composites are made […]
Factors such as increasing concern towards the adverse impact of synthetic fibers combined with the growing emphasis on reducing the usage of plastic-based materials are expected to fuel the growth of the Cotton Textile Industry.
Texcoms Worldwide has carved a niche for itself in the trading of used textile machinery. Headquartered in Singapore with offices in Indonesia, India, Bangladesh, Thailand and Brazil, it has also made a mark for itself in offering textile consultancy services as well as in trading of yarns and fabrics.
Cotton determines about 60 to 70 per cent of yarn manufacturing cost, working performance and desired yarn quality. Cotton procurement system and cotton sampling and testing methods are an integral part of the manufacturing process. This article highlights the authors experience and challenges in setting right the cotton management in toto to achieve the objective improve yarn quality and productivity in a large spinning mill.