The textile industry and retail sector did not advertise the products to the general public a few decades ago and today this appears strange for an industry that that is completely customer oriented. It was sometime later that exhibitors and retailers devised their own promotions and advertising without
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Scottish Textile
In the current century, nations are amalgamating traditional and contemporary to get global support and increase profitability. Scotland, with its rich traditional textile, has also adapted to the changing scenario. At present, Scottish textile has perfectly mastered the art of winning the world with its traditional patterns and fresh
The Art of Madhubani
People need & use some sort of communicative means to depict themselves, their dreams, schemes, hopes, fears & love, which is impossible without words. Art is an expression of peoples sensitivity. The importance of art resides in the fact that it creates form of artistic expression which
Banana fibre : Green apparel of the future.
Banana is rightly called Kalpataru, alikening to an ancient fruit cultivated all over the world. Bananas are harvested two to four times a year and the stems are usually cut and thrown away as waste. Banana fibre is also a major substitute to the pulp industry. With so
Emerging trends in leather and fashion
Trends have to be predicted taking into consideration the possible drastic changes. Fashion consumers are becoming more conscious of the environment. Eco-friendly material, conservative use of resources, reduced emission of pollutants, greater social commitment and fair treatment of employees in production facilities are preferred. The presence of a
Fitness fever puts spotlight on activewear
Fitness has gone from a new year resolution to year-round reality. While the fitness industry has a dedicated segment for a variety of needs, one of the interesting developments has taken place in the activewear market. Sportswear, which catered to a particular segment of customers, has given way
Convertible Clothing – Getting rid of fashion stereotypes
Innovation flows through the veins of fashion designers and textile houses. There was a time when people mocked at those who made the mistake of wearing their clothes inside out. That was the side with rough stitched edges, faded designs and untidy looks. Designers and
Apparel Market Gets A Second Hand Twist
When something loses its value, the best course of action is to dispose it off. Perhaps to donate it to someone else. What makes this tradition special for India is that this practise has always been a part of benevolent activities . In India, the tradition of passing on
Turkmenistan’s Textile
Turkmenistan, which is one of the global leaders in oil and gas industries, is ensuring that the textile and apparel sector also gets the global attention. The Turkmenistan textile sector occupies a respectable place in country’s economy. Turkmenistan textile industry mainly centres on cotton production. Out
Ikat Design
Ikat is a popular dyeing technique, which ties the untied threads into a bunch by employing grass or cotton, which is wax treated. Under ikat technique the weaver has to decide where should the dye set in among the loose threads and where the dye should be
