Indian Textiles Research Articles

Working Capital Management and Billing Cycles in the Indian Textile Industry: A Case Study of Surat

Working Capital Management and Billing Cycles in the Indian Textile Industry: A Case Study of Surat

Internationalization at Inception: Insights from the Indian Textile Industry's Born Globals

This study investigates the nature and shape of the relationship between internationalization and firm performance in textile Born Globals (BGs) in India. Utilizing a three-stage model and the M-curve hypothesis, the research examines this relationship comprehensively. The findings confirm a two-stage, inverted U-shaped relationship between internationalization and firm performance in the short run and an extended four-stage M-curve hypothesis in the long run. Additionally, the study identifies several variables that positively impact the performance of textile BGs in India during internationalization. The impact of these variables varies between the short and long term. In the short run, firm size and slack are significant factors in determining firm performance. However, research and development intensity and firm age, while insignificant in the short run, become significant contributors in the long run model.

EXPLORING THE CHENNAMANGALAM SAREES OF KERALA

India's economy is heavily reliant on the fashion industry, which boasts a rich array of traditional textiles. Among these, the Chennamangalam sarees stand out as a vivid representation of the nation's heritage. Hand-loomed in the village of Chennamangalam in Kerala, these sarees feature intricate designs and vibrant hues, showcasing the creative and technological prowess passed down through generations. Crafted by skilled artisans using locally sourced fabrics, these sarees are renowned for their stunning designs and sustainable materials, preserving traditional craftsmanship and environmentally responsible methods. They appeal to style enthusiasts seeking a blend of modernism and heritage, making them highly sought-after both domestically and internationally. By combining sustainability with style and heritage with innovation, Chennamangalam sarees are poised to make a significant impact on the global market for Indian textiles. This paper thoroughly examines Chennamangalam sarees, focusing on their rich history, intricate weaving techniques, and cultural significance. It also explores their entry into the global market, the support systems that sustain the craft, and the current dynamics of supply and demand. Providing valuable insights for participants in the textile industry, this study offers a comprehensive review of the opportunities and challenges facing Chennamangalam sarees in the future.

Impact of Labour, Cost of Capital, and Output on the Average Cost of Indian Textile Industry: A Trend Analysis

Impact of Labour, Cost of Capital, and Output on the Average Cost of Indian Textile Industry: A Trend Analysis

Antecedents and Consequences of Eco-Friendly Practices in Indian Textile Sector: SEM Analytical Framework

This study investigates the antecedents and consequences of eco-friendly practices in the Indian textile sector using an analytical framework based on structural equation modeling. A sample of 230 participants was gathered through convenient sampling via a Google form survey. The study examines five hypotheses related to the influence of environmental factors, circular economy principles, regulatory compliance, Industry 5.0 technologies, and social responsibility initiatives on eco-friendly practices within the industry. The findings reveal significant positive relationships between environmental factors, regulatory norms, Industry 5.0 technologies, social responsibility initiatives, and eco-friendly practices, while circular economy principles showed a statistically insignificant relationship. The implications of these findings underscore the importance of environmental regulations, technological advancements, and social responsibility in driving sustainability within the Indian textile sector. Policymakers and industry stakeholders can leverage these insights to develop targeted strategies and interventions to promote environmental stewardship and foster sustainable development in the industry.

Working Capital Management and Billing Cycles in Indian Textile Industry - with Special Reference to Surat

Working Capital Management and Billing Cycles in Indian Textile Industry - with Special Reference to Surat

Content-based image retrieval of Indian traditional textile motifs using deep feature fusion

In the fast-paced fashion world, unique designs are like early birds, grabbing attention as online shopping surges. Fabric texture plays an immense role in selecting the perfect design. Indian Traditional textile motifs are pivotal, showing rich cultural origins and attracting worldwide art fanatics. Yet, technology-driven abstract forms are posing a challenge for them. The decline of handmade artistic ability due to computerization is concerning. Crafting new designs associated with the latest trends is time- consuming and requires diligence. In this work an interactive CBIR (content-based image retrieval) system is presented. It utilizes deep features from InceptionV3 and InceptionResNetV2 models to match query designs with a database of traditional Indian textiles. Its performance is tested with Caltech-101, Corel-1K state-of-the-art datasets, and Indian Textiles datasets and the results are shown to be finer than the existing approaches. The similarity-based fine-grained saliency maps (SBFGSM) approach is employed to visualize the importance of features. Our approach combines deep feature fusion with PCA dimensionality reduction and speeds up search using a clustering approach. Relevance feedback is employed to refine the retrievals. This tool is expected to benefit designers by accelerating the design cycles by bridging the gap between human creativity and A.I. assistance.

Efficiency and Effectiveness of Indian Textile Industry: An Interstate Network DEA Analysis

The present paper aims at examining the technical efficiency of textile industry of India in a network in which the efficiency of industry has been computed in a two-staged network frontier analysis. Stage one being of production efficiency and stage two of social efficiency. The study has utilised Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) unit level data for NIC-2008 industry codes NIC131 (spinning weaving and finishing of textile industry) and NIC-141 (manufacture of wearing apparel, except fur apparel) for the period of five years. Important finding of the analysis is that the managerial slacks are restricting the potential efficiency gains to Indian spinning, weaving and finishing of textile industry while, the large-scale inefficiency is potential threat to manufacturing of wearing apparel except fur industry.

A Study of Global Trade War and Its Impact on Indian Economy

A Study of Global Trade War and Its Impact on Indian Economy

A Study on the Import and Export of Textile and Apparel Goods Industries in India

The Textile industry occupies an important place in the Indian Economy and contributes to the export earnings of the country. The Textile along with the Apparel industry provide direct employment to over 15 million persons in the country. India is the third largest exporter of Textiles and Apparel in the world. The Indian textile and apparel industry is diversified and can provide various textile products to meet different market needs. It has access to a large pool of skilled labour as well as trained and skilled technical and managerial personnel. The sector has perfect alignment with the Government’s key initiatives of Make in India, Skill India, Women’s Empowerment and Rural Youth Employment. Therefore, in the study, an attempt has been made to analyse the Import and Export of Textile and Apparel industries products in India from 2017-2018 to 2022-2023.

What the Indian textile and clothing industry's technological prowess reveals

What the Indian textile and clothing industry's technological prowess reveals

Assessing Energy Emissions and Environmental Impact of Wool Processing: A Case Study of an Indian Textile Mill

Assessing Energy Emissions and Environmental Impact of Wool Processing: A Case Study of an Indian Textile Mill

Renewable Impact of Employee’s Sustainable Environmental Behavior with the Reference of Indian Textile & Jute Industry

Renewable Impact of Employee’s Sustainable Environmental Behavior with the Reference of Indian Textile & Jute Industry

Evaluating circular economy and smart technology adoption barriers in the Indian textile and apparel industries using neutrosophic ISM

Evaluating circular economy and smart technology adoption barriers in the Indian textile and apparel industries using neutrosophic ISM

Persistence of Informal Social Networks in Indian Textile Market: A Case Study of Surat

The importance of social networks in setting-up and running a business is well established in the literature. Experts on informality have concluded that with the development of a country, the informal sector will increasingly turn formal. However, evidence from this study indicates otherwise. This study looks at Surat in India which is one of the largest textile producing cities internationally. The industrial district has numerous informal establishments that form a part of the crucial ecosystem, working in cohesion with the more established ‘formal’ firms. The study examines the roles that social networks play in sustaining the textile industry. The research infers that social networks are crucial to run a business in the Surat textile market as all transactions take place through informal contracts, which are grounded on trust-based ‘references’, thereby making a strong network structure a key requirement.

Investigation and Assessment of the Barriers to Sustainable Manufacturing Adoption in the Indian Textile Industry

Investigation and Assessment of the Barriers to Sustainable Manufacturing Adoption in the Indian Textile Industry

The Impact Analysis of Major Financial Ratios of Indian Textile Firms After Implementation of Gst

The Impact Analysis of Major Financial Ratios of Indian Textile Firms After Implementation of Gst

From Hand to Machine: How Indian Cloth Quality Shaped British Cotton Spinning Technology.

A true history of industrial technology and innovation must factor in the history of labor and skill required to make a specific product. Mainstream perspectives on industrialization in Britain's cotton industry view technological change in spinning as motivated by productivity gains, facilitated by the fortuitous availability of high-quality, long-staple cotton. However, material evidence shows British cotton textiles advanced to match Indian cloth quality, suggesting that spinning machinery also evolved apace to achieve product quality. This article demonstrates that alongside the cotton staple, the spinner's skill and dexterity determined final cloth quality. The three main spinning machines were technically path dependent, with mechanized spinning of fine cotton based on the original Indian jersey wheel technology. Technological innovations mainly focused on improving product quality, with mechanization a means to bridge the British skill gap in cotton spinning. Histories of labor and skill are therefore at the heart of innovation.

From ‘Sits’ to ‘Spices’: Dutch Interactions with the Global Circulation of Indian Textiles

This historiographical essay explores the ways in which scholars—both historians and art historians—have studied the production of and trade in textiles in the early modern period in quantitative and qualitative ways. It discusses not only how textiles were a critically important commodity for both the English and Dutch East India Companies but also how a digital, data-driven approach can enhance our understanding of this complex trade.

Effect of coronavirus pandemic in changing the performance barriers for textile and apparel industry in an emerging market

In the past two years, coronavirus pandemic has severely impacted global industries and altered market dynamics. The present study compares the challenges facing Indian textile and apparel industry before and after the coronavirus pandemic. The context of our study focuses on handloom industry, as the primary financial risk for handloom micro entrepreneurs lies in capital requirements for raw materials, equipment and their lack of formal management structures to tackle the pressure of uncertainty. Thus, studying and mitigating internal and external barriers of the traditional manufacturing micro entrepreneurs during and post pandemic remains crucial to frame policy decisions for sustainability of this vulnerable sector. We have employed a two-phase (before and after the onset of pandemic) successive exploratory mixed method, starting with the Delphi technique (qualitative phase) and concluding with multi-criteria decision-making. In Phase 2 analysis, seventeen key critical barriers identified in Phase 1reduced to twelve. Phase 1 modelling suggests that lack of effective government policies, demonetization, and tax policy implementation are the most significant barriers. Further, Phase 2 identifies the absence of effective government policies as the most significant obstacle to the performance of Indian handloom industry, especially after the pandemic. Additionally, lack of branding was found to be most critically linked between independent and dependent barriers.