Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Bangladesh Garment Industry Going Strong

A video report by VOA Correspondent Steve Herman on the situation of Bangladesh's garment export industry despite the global financial meltdown. Thanks to Mr. Faheem Romi for posting the video link in a linkedin group.

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Producing Stretch Woven Fabrics Containing T-400

A technical document from Invista on techniques of producing stretch woven fabric using their newly invented stretch fiber T-400. Thanks to Mr. Bilal Tariq, an experienced textile engineer from Pakistan for providing this document online.

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Friday, September 11, 2009

Producing Core-Spun Yarns Containing Lycra Elastane Fiber

A technical bulletin from Invista on techniques of producing of core spun yarn containing lycra. Thanks to Mr. Bilal Tariq, an experienced textile engineer from Pakistan for providing this document online.

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Sunday, September 6, 2009

Dyeing & Finishing Stretch Wovens With Lycra

An achieve document from Invista on Dyeing & Finishing of Stretch Woven Fabrics With Lycra including denim. Thanks to Mr. Bilal Tariq, an experienced textile engineer from Pakistan for providing this document online.

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Thursday, September 3, 2009

Xfit Lycra Fabric Technology

Technical document from Invista on Xfit Lycra. Thanks to Mr. Bilal Tariq, an experienced textile engineer from Pakistan for providing this document online.

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Friday, August 28, 2009

Waste Minimisation Guide for the Textile Industry - A Step Towards Cleaner Production

A document written by Susan Barclay and Chris Buckley of University of Natal, Durban, South Africa.

Sections included are Waste Minimization Options for the Textile Industry, Case Studies, Typical Pollution Loads from the Textile Industry, End-of-pipe Treatment Methods, References, Bibliography and Recommended Readings, Supporting Data, Useful Organizations, Sample Presentation

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Saturday, August 1, 2009

Understanding the Fiber-to-Yarn Conversion System: Yarn Characteristics

An Excellent document on yarn structure, characteristics and different parameters by Dr. Yehia El Mogahzy.

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Monday, July 27, 2009

Size-Free Weaving of Cotton Fabrics on a Modern High-Speed Weaving Machine, An Updated Progress Report

A presentation on the idea of size-free cotton weaving technology.

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Sunday, June 7, 2009

Common Seam Quality Defects in Denim

A visual catalog of seam defects occurred during jeans manufacturing. Includes a detailed illustrated description of the defects and recommended solutions to them.

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Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Micromerchandising: The Next Generation

A report, explaining the concept of micromerchandising and it's scope and area of application by Stacy Baker and published by Aroq Limited in April 2007.

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Sunday, May 31, 2009

Quality requirements for knitting yarns and guidelines to achieve them

A document explaining the yarn quality requirements for knitting yarns and also gives a detailed guideline for achieving them which includes process parameter recommendations in different stages of spinning.

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Thursday, May 28, 2009

A report on apparel manufacturing technology

A just-style report on apparel manufacturing technology by Malcolm Newbery and published on September 2005 by Aroq Limited.

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Monday, May 25, 2009

Organic opportunities: the business case for organic cotton

A just-style report on business opportunities of organic cotton by Holly Welling and published on June 2003 by Aroq Limited.

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Thursday, May 21, 2009

Impact of regional trade deals on clothing and textile sector – a global assessment

A just-style report on Impact of regional trade deals on clothing and textile sector by International News Services and published on April 2008 by Aroq Limited.

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Sunday, May 17, 2009

Middle East Denim Market Review

A just-style report on Middle East denim market by International News Services and published on May 2008 by Aroq Limited.

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Thursday, May 14, 2009

Global market review of the denim and jeanswear industries – Forecasts to 2012

A just-style report on global denim market by Malcolm Newbery and published on October 2005 by Aroq Limited.

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Thursday, May 7, 2009

Course Notes on Textiles and Apparel in International Trade

Notes of a course titled 'Textiles and Apparel in International Trade' of College of Human Environmental Sciences, University of Alabama. Explains evolution of the textile industry and its products with emphasis on multinational characteristics and contemporary issues.


here's the link

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Course Notes on Quality Control For Textile Products

Notes of a course titled 'Quality Control For Textile Products' of College of Human Environmental Sciences, University of Alabama. Explains all issues related to quality and quality control of textile products.

here's the link

Monday, May 4, 2009

Course Notes on Textiles

Notes of a course titled 'Textiles' of College of Human Environmental Sciences, University of Alabama. Explains all introductory concepts about textiles including fiber, yarn, fabric, dyeing, printing etc. Also includes review exam questions.

here's the link

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Tufted Carpet - Textile Fibers, Dyes, Finishes, and Processes

A book by Von Moody and Howard L. Needles and published by William Andrew Publishing in 2004.

ISBN 1-884207-99-5