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Report from ATNT-2009 India

By | Thursday, 11 March 2010, 04:39 Hrs

Plasma treatment is also attracting the interest of the Indian textile industry. Prof. Jhala of the Institute for Plasma Research, Ahmedabad, has pioneered the use of plasma to improve the surface characteristics of angora fibers, and has helped with the spinnability of fibers. The use of atmospheric pressure plasma technology in textiles showcases the success of multidisciplinary research and development involving physics, electrical engineering and material science disciplines.
Papers on the conversion of nonwoven roll goods to end-use products generated wide-ranging discussion. India badly needs the converting sector, and information on wipe-folding machines, wet wipe formulation and the diaper-making process can be of immense value. C.K. Wong, CEO of U.S. Pacific Nonwovens Ltd., Hong Kong, a potential investor, discussed converting nonwoven fabrics into useful products. Dr. Larry Wadsworth, also with U.S. Pacific Nonwovens, presented the advantages of using Biax meltblown fabrics for developing high-strength wipes and filters. U.S. Pacific Nonwovens and Greenville, Wisconsin-based Biax-Fiberfilm Corp. are actively engaged in taking the Biax technology to Asia.
Technical cotton
Cotton occupies an important place in the international textile trade. Textile-related associations in India and cotton producers? associations in the U.S. and elsewhere are pleading for a fair and balanced policy approach for the producers and end-user community.
ATNT-09 featured a special session on cotton: six papers by pre-eminent personalities in the field, including developments in the cotton seed industry, the situation of U.S. and Texas cotton yield and quality, quality evaluation and developments in cotton spinning.
Roger Haldenby represented the Plains Cotton Growers of Texas, the largest cotton-producing state in the U.S. One of the goals of the ATNT conference was to help the Indian textile industry to know more about the U.S. crop and its potential for high-quality yarns and fabrics. Dr. Sreenivasan, director of the Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, Mumbai, emphasized the need for developing cotton-based nonwovens and technical textiles. His organization has successfully developed particle boards from cotton stalks, with the support of a global funding agency. India produces 10 million bales (170 kg each) of cotton, which are not well-suited for the conventional textile industry. Because these cottons can find value-added applications, there is growing interest in India in cotton-based technical textiles.
On the agenda
The conference brought the attention of the key policy makers in India to the need for a boost to the technical textiles sector. Soon, the government of India will roll out a Technical Mission on Technical Textiles: Global players will have opportunities for joint venture partnerships, technology transfer and investment opportunities. India permits 100 percent foreign direct investment in the textile sector, and is actively seeking international investments in India.

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