By: Seshadri Ramkumar, Professor, Texas Tech University, USA
(Lubbock, USA, January 30, 2023):
With uncertainty lingering
in the globe in terms of political and economic instability in certain regions,
there is a need for revival of the manufacturing sector.
Textile manufacturing has
received its due spotlight in the COVID-19 times with the development of
different PPE materials that can save lives. Textile sector can contribute to
the growth of global economy and enable job creation by focusing on
diversification, innovations in developing advanced and sustainable
products.
A galaxy of international
speakers will gather for two days in Ahmedabad during February 25 and 26, 2023
at the World Textile Conference-3 (www.textileassociationindia.org/wtc)
organized by world’s largest textile related professional organization, Textile
Association (India).
Keynote on the future of the
textiles sector will be presented by Punit Lalbhai, Executive Director of
Arvind Industry, a leading textile conglomerate based in Ahmedabad, India.
“With manufacturing sector
getting revival in developing nations, countries like India are focusing on
advanced textiles. The conference will highlight the need for investments and R
and D in value-added textiles. Leading industries like Arvind have diversified
into value-added textiles,” stated Mahendrabhai Patel, Hon. Secretary of TAI
(India) [TAI].
Market outlook and future of
nonwovens, including how regulations and innovations are shaping the nonwovens
sector will be highlighted by Tony Fragnito, President of USA-based Association
of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA). Innovation pathways in advanced
textiles sector will be presented by Bryan Haynes, Senior Technical Director of
Kimberly-Clark Corporation.
Sustainability offers a lot
of opportunities as well as challenges for the industry. Professor Seeram
Ramakrishna of National University of Singapore will highlight how the industry
could adopt circular approaches towards conserving resources and be successful.
His talk is highlighting how the textiles have become a leading per capita
generator of wastes, which necessitates the need for more commercially viable R
& D in this field.
Talks on Cotton Vs. MMF,
circularity in the sector, cotton seed developments will be addressed by
leading industries such as Reliance, Nuziveedu Seeds, Ltd.
How the textile sector can
diversity in the challenging times will be the underlying theme of the global
event. Arunkrishna Srinivasan, Director at Jayalakshmi Textiles, India will
present how challenges can be met and overcome based on practical approaches
such adequate stock maintenance, quality control and new product
development.
India will be hosting two
major advanced textiles events during this February 22 to 26, with Technotex
event sponsored by Government of India and the World Textile Conference
organized by the Textile Association (India).
These events are expected to
create much needed opportunities and boost confidence in investments in the
textile and allied sectors.
Dr. Seshadri Ramkumar, PhD, CText, FTI (UK), FTA [Honorary] (India), TAPPI Fellow (USA)
Professor, Nonwovens &
Advanced Materials Laboratory
Texas Tech University,
Lubbock, TX, USA
E-mail:
s.ramkumar@ttu.edu
Website:
https://www.entx.ttu.edu/dr.-s.s.-ramkumar.html
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