Technology and Innovation in the Textile Sector
Eastman Exports Global Clothing Pvt Ltd.,
A pioneer apparel manufacturer in India: One of the leading Apparel manufacturers in India, at the forefront of design.
Textile is the means of both design as well as expression, whereas technology is the tool to turn a big idea into innovation, connect with the world, and lead it towards progression. 'Forward-thinking Technology
Having cracked the code in the latest innovative technology, Eastman Exports has made a massive difference in the production process and the quality of the deliverables. Let's take a look at the key objectives that form the core of our R&D division:
Are you aware of technological innovations within the textile industry
Creation of superior quality textiles
Do you know machines can measure and test textiles? It is now easy for the manufacturers to quantify the amount of fabric material or chemicals that will be used in the production process.
In order to produce high-quality fabrics, different testing technologies are now implemented to check how the fabric reacts in different conditions and also check its durability (strength, elasticity, resistance towards frequent washes). Think about technology and simulations! Imagine a machine which can check a fabric strength by simulating how it will be used in real life, such as how a fabric will react when it is stretched and pulled.
Creation of innovative textiles
With the advent of innovative technologies, new types of fabrics, materials, textiles can be utilised for different purposes. With genetic engineering, spider silk can be produced. Clothes produced from bamboo and fabrics made from recycled plastic bottles are some sustainable examples of technological advancements made in the textile industry.
Creation of customised textiles
Kudos to the internet and the digital era! Curation, design, and ordering custom textiles can be done with relative ease. Websites now allow one to choose/ create from various designs and then have them printed onto fabric. One can align a unique fabric with his/ her needs and this opens up a whole world of possibilities for creative textile design.
With automated textile industry, almost all of its processes rely on machines. Ever heard of smart looms, which is a computer-controlled weaving machines that automatically produce complex patterns? Or of laser scanners and computers which can measure fabric with extreme precision without cutting it open? By cutting down on waste and producing garments that fit better, this increased efficiency helps save time and money.
Technology-enabled strategies have accelerated the shift from fast fashion to closed-loop systems and circular economy. Implementing sustainability practices such as reuse and recycling, usage of renewable power sources that is taken from a user’s body heat, implementing block chain based technologies that create transparency and accountability in supply chain management are few examples of technology helping textile industry create a sustainable supply chain.
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Recycle old textiles into new products
As per Indian Textile Journal, more than 1 million tons of textiles are thrown away every year. Dealing with the massive amount of waste is a big issue, which needs to be addressed. Technology has enabled textile recycling in a big way and hence, helped us achieve the goal of sustainable reusable textile
Curation of sustainable fabrics technology
One primary objective of sustainable textile production is minimal usage of energy during production and the output (textile) can be recycled at the end of lifecycle. Different technologies are now getting implemented to help achieve this objective of sustainability.
For example, the closed-loop dye technology helps in recycle of water and chemicals, which further creates a positive environmental impact. Another example is usage of nanotechnology, which uses tiny particles to create new materials for entirely different purposes than those initially designed.
GoI promoting Technical textiles
Technical textiles, also known as functional (non-aesthethic) textiles, have been on an upward trend and demand in recent years due to economic conditions. Due to its cost ROI, versatility, sustainability, durability, the demand for technical textiles has seen an upsurge in the global market.
With a view to position the country as a global leader in Technical Textiles, National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) has been approved with 4 years’ implementation period from years 2020 to 2024.
GoI has supported the production of textile technology as its use is endless and is widely used across ministries like agriculture, water resources, Railways, transport and highways, shipping, etc. India is already on its way to maximizing the potential of this sector.
Following categories are being promoted by the government:
Transforming Indian textile industry via technology calls for exceptional teamwork, research, innovation, quality, sustainability, trust, and courage. These are the values Eastman Exports has imbibed and followed in the journey towards a future that 'wears' and 'feels' good.
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