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Synthetic Textiles

Synthetic textiles are man-made fabrics. They are created from chemical processes. Common types include polyester, nylon, and acrylic. These materials are durable and resistant to wrinkles. They are often used in clothing and upholstery. Synthetic textiles can be produced in various colours and patterns. Their production has environmental implications. Recycling efforts are increasing to mitigate waste.

Market economy

A free private-enterprise economy governed by consumer sovereignty, a price system, and the forces of supply and demand....

 December 17, 2022

Silk Textile Industry

States, namely Karnataka, West Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir, account for 98% of the total production of silk...

 November 11, 2022

Engineering Industries

Engineering industries include those which produce implements, tools and machinery from metals. Following are the main types of...

 November 9, 2022

Manufacturing’Industries

Introduction Manufacturing is the process of converting raw materials into more useful and valuable articles with the help...

 November 9, 2022

Economic Policy and Development in the 1860s

Economically, this was an era of increased commercial'agricultural production, rapidly expanding trade, early'industrial development, and severe famine. The...

 October 19, 2022

Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for 10 key...

 December 19, 2020

Man-made fibre (MMF)

As the name suggests, Man-made fibres are the fibres created by man. Man-made fibres (MMF) are mainly of...

 December 19, 2020

Textiles Committee Mumbai to Certify PPE Body Coveralls

The Textiles Committee, based in Mumbai, has recently stepped forward to undertake the testing and certification process for...

 May 21, 2020

Coir Geo Textiles Approved for Rural Road Construction

The National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (NRIDA) has recently asserted the usage of coir geo textiles in constructing...

 May 20, 2020

Study: Global Population Ingesting Microplastics Weekly

According to a recent study conducted by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), people across the globe...

 June 12, 2019

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