Textile Commodities Research Articles

ANALYSIS OF CONSUMER BEHAVIOR IN SHOPPING CHANNEL PREFERENCES IN A DUAL CHANNEL SUPPLY CHAIN STRUCTURE

Physical stores and online stores are one way that companies can continue to survive amidst competition by increasing profits from these two channels. Clothing is one of the textile commodities that is widely traded through physical stores and also online stores. This research identifies the factors that have the most significant influence on consumer preferences in choosing physical stores or online stores. Determining the factors involved adopts the results of previously conducted research. Based on existing research, there are several factors, namely Financial Risk (FR), Performance Risk (PerR), Psychological Risk (PsyR), Perceived Risk (PR), Environment Quality (EQ), Service Quality (SQ), Internet Experience (IE ), and Switching Intention (SI). From these variables, 8 hypotheses were formed. All hypotheses from the model were processed using Structural Equation Modeling with SmartPLS 3 software, it was found that H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, and H7 were accepted. H6 and H8 are rejected.

Natural variation in GhKASI_A05 modulates cottonseed oil content in Gossypium hirsutum L

Cotton is of great economic value because of its fiber that is used in natural textile commodities and its seeds that contain an edible oil with a high content of unsaturated fatty acids and biodiesel applications. Here, we reported that GhKASI_A05 was associated with the cottonseed oil content (SOC) in a natural population via candidate gene association analysis. An 11-bp Indel located in the GhKASI_A05 promoter was found to contribute to SOC and differential expression in upland cotton inbred accessions. Interaction analysis showed that GhWRI1, an AP2/EREBP family transcription factor, that reportedly functions in plant seed oil and fatty acids (FAs) accumulation, directly bound to AW-box cis-elements in two haplotypes of the GhKASI_A05 promoter and activated the expression of GhKASI_A05 at different levels. The seed-specific overexpression of GhKASI_A05 resulted in increased seed size, weight, and protein content, and C16:0 and C18:1 contents but reduced SOC. Our results provide new insights into the biological function of GhKASI in SOC and effective strategies for cotton breeding in the future.

Analisis Pengaruh Nilai Tukar Terhadap Ekspor Komoditas Unggulan Indonesia

his study aims to determine the effect of exchange rates on Indonesian commodity exports. Where the exchange rate is a comparison of the value or price of the Rupiah against other currencies. The dependent variable is the export of Indonesia's leading commodities, including Crude Palm Oil (Y1), Rubber (Y2) and textile (Y3) with the independent variable, namely the rupiah exchange rate (X). The data used in this study are time series data from 2012-2017. The method used is simple linear regression analysis, and is processed using the SPSS 16.0 program. The results of this study indicate that the rupiah exchange rate has a positive and significant effect on rubber export commodities and does not have a positive effect on palm oil (CPO) and textile commodities.

A Novel Bio-Adhesive Based on Chitosan-Polydopamine-Xanthan Gum for Glass, Cardboard and Textile Commodities.

The escalating environmental concerns associated with petroleum-based adhesives have spurred an urgent need for sustainable alternatives. Chitosan, a natural polysaccharide, is a promising candidate; however, its limited water resistance hinders broader application. The aim of this study is to develop a new chitosan-based adhesive with improved properties. The polydopamine association with chitosan presents a significant increase in adhesiveness compared to pure chitosan. Polydopamine is synthesized by the enzymatic action of laccase from Trametes versicolor at pH = 4.5, in the absence or presence of chitosan. This pH facilitates chitosan's solubility and the occurrence of catechol in its reduced form (pH < 5.5), thereby increasing the final adhesive properties. To further enhance the adhesive properties, various crosslinking agents were tested. A multi-technique approach was used for the characterization of formulations. The formulation based on 3% chitosan, 50% polydopamine, and 3% xanthan gum showed a spectacular increase in adhesive properties when tested on glass, cardboard and textile. This formulation increased water resistance, maintaining the adhesion of a sample soaked in water for up to 10 h. For cardboard and textile, material rapture occurred, in mechanical tests, prior to adhesive bond failure. Furthermore, all the samples showed antiflame properties, expanding the benefits of their use. Comparison with commercial glues confirms the remarkable adhesive properties of the new formulation.

Travel Pattern Analysis and Freight Generation Modelling of Textile Commodities. Case Study: Thamrin City Shopping Center, Jakarta

Travel Pattern Analysis and Freight Generation Modelling of Textile Commodities. Case Study: Thamrin City Shopping Center, Jakarta

Travel pattern analysis and freight trip generation modeling of textile commodities. Case study: Thamrin City Shopping Center, Jakarta

One of the sectors supporting the country’s economic development is the commercial sector. With the increasing population, the demand for consumer goods will increase, impacting trip generation. Thus, it is necessary to conduct a study to predict the trip generation of freight transport in shopping centers, especially in DKI Jakarta, with textile stores as trip generators. This research aims to determine the travel pattern of freight transport and freight trip generation models produced and attracted at the Thamrin City shopping center and to analyze the factors influencing freight trip generation. The research was conducted using a quantitative research method with a cross-sectional. Data collection used a questionnaire given to 105 merchants. Data analysis used linear regression methods with the number of freight trip production and attraction as the dependent variable. The independent variables used are the number of employees and gross floor area. The study results show that the delivery of goods using expedition services is sent to the distribution center before being sent to the destination. While shipping goods using private vehicles, sent directly to the destination location. The gross floor area significantly influences the trips generation. Transportation planners can use this research to estimate the number of trip generation in shopping center areas in the future.

Factors Affecting Textiles Products Exports of Major Producers: A Gravity Model Approach

This study employed the gravity model approach to explore the predictors of textile product exports of the top 10 major textile producers. A specific dataset was generated and used to estimate the effects of 14 textile commodities selected in specific countries using Poisson regression and panel data from 1990 to 2021. The 10 major textile export countries hold significance in the global industry, providing comprehensive insights into export factors. Their diverse representation aids in understanding the challenges faced by exporters across continents. These countries possess substantial export markets and showcase various strategies and trade policies. Reliable data availability enables accurate analysis of factors affecting textile exports. Studying these countries enhances export performance and informs global industry strategies. Estimated results indicate that the real exchange rate, real GDP of the reporting country, preferential trade agreements, and the common border are significant positive predictors for textile exports of all commodities. The results further show that distance, average weighted tariff, and language have negative effects on the textile exports of all selected commodities. The transportation cost, measured by distance, is a barrier to textile commodity exports. The findings highlight the significant factors influencing textile exports and provide insights for exporters, policymakers, and researchers in the industry. Notably, this study addresses the challenges encountered by textile product export companies. These challenges include trade barriers, regulatory compliance, fluctuating exchange rates, intense competition, rising production costs, and market access barriers. By analyzing these challenges within the gravity model framework, the study aims to offer comprehensive insights into the complexities faced by textile exporters and their impact on the industry. The outcome of this study will be beneficial for the world’s major textile producers in setting their export targets and strategies to promote textile and cotton exports. The study suggests that the major exporters should benefit from moving exports to rich markets, which are situated at a nearby distance. The results of this study can be valuable for exporters in setting export targets, devising strategies, and formulating trade policies to overcome these challenges and enhance the competitiveness of the textile industry. The corresponding practical implications include the need to strategically manage exchange rates, focus on promoting exports to rich economies, reduce transportation costs, leverage preferential trade agreements, manage average weighted tariffs, address language barriers, and develop strategic export objectives and strategies. This research offers valuable insights for policymakers and society regarding factors influencing textile exports by major producers. Policymakers can utilize this information to inform trade regulations, exchange rate management, and the promotion of preferential trade agreements, enhancing export competitiveness and fostering sustainable practices. The research promotes international cooperation by encouraging collaboration and the sharing of best practices among reporting and partner countries. The findings contribute to economic growth, job creation, and improved standards of living, benefiting society as a whole.

Identification of candidate genes in cotton associated with specific seed traits and their initial functional characterization in Arabidopsis

Oilseed crops are used to produce vegetable oil to satisfy the requirements of humans and livestock. Cotton (Gossypium spp.) is of great economic value because it is used as both an important textile commodity and a nutrient-rich resource. Cottonseed oil is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and does not contain trans fatty acids; hence, it is considered a healthy vegetable oil. However, research on the genetic basis for cottonseed protein content, oil production, and fatty acid composition is lacking. Here, we investigated the protein content, oil content, and fatty acid composition in terms of oleic acid (C18:1) and linoleic acid (C18:2) in mature cottonseeds from 318 Gossypium hirsutum accessions. Moreover, we examined the dynamic change of protein content and lipid composition including palmitic acid (C16:0), stearic acid (C18:0), oleic acid (C18:1), linoleic acid (C18:2), and linolenic acid (C18:3) in developing seeds from 258 accessions at 10 and 20 days post-anthesis. Then, we conducted a genome-wide association study and identified 152 trait-associated loci and 64 candidate genes responsible for protein and oil-related contents in mature cottonseeds and ovules. Finally, six candidate genes were experimentally validated to be involved in the regulation of fatty acid biosynthesis through heterologous expression in Arabidopsis. These results comprise a solid foundation for expanding our understanding of lipid biosynthesis in cotton, which will help breeders manipulate protein and oil contents to make it a fully developed 'fiber, food, and oil crop'.

PENGARUH INFLASI, KURS DOLAR AS, DAN IJEPA TERHADAP EKSPOR TEKSTIL PAKAIAN JADI INDONESIA KE JEPANG

Indonesia is an agrarian country that makes the non-oil and gas sector as a mainstay sector in trade in this non-oil and gas sector whose influence in trade is industrial commodities such as those that enter into non-oil and gas exports consist of textile commodities apparel whose main purpose of export is Japan, and to facilitate international trade made international trade agreements one of which is between Indonesia and Japan known as Indonesia-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (IJEPA). Based on the results of research and analysis can be concluded that simultaneously variable Inflation, EXCHANGE Rate OF US Dollar and IJEPA has a significant effect on the Export Value of Textile Apparel Indonesia. Inflation partially negatively affects the export value of Indonesian Apparel Textiles, while the EXCHANGE Rate of US Dollar and IJEPA has a significant positive effect on The Export of Indonesian Apparel Textiles. Variable Exchange Rate US Dollar has a more dominant influence on the value of Textile Exports Finished Clothing Indonesia than other free variables namely variable Inflation and IJEPA.&#x0D; Keywords :Inflation, US Dollar Exchange Rate, IJEPA, Export Value of Apparel Textiles Klasifikasi JEL: E31, F21, F53, C67

The prices of renewable commodities: a robust stationarity analysis*

This paper addresses the problem of testing for persistence in the effects of the shocks affecting the prices of renewable commodities, which have potential implications on stabilisation policies and economic forecasting, among other areas. A robust methodology is employed that enables the determination of the potential presence and number of instant/gradual structural changes in the series, stationarity testing conditional on the number of changes detected and the detection of change points. This procedure is applied to the annual real prices of eighteen renewable commodities over the period of 1900–2018. Results indicate that most of the series display non‐linear features, including quadratic patterns and regime transitions that often coincide with well‐known political and economic episodes. The conclusions of stationarity testing suggest that roughly half of the series are integrated. Stationarity fails to be rejected for grains, whereas most livestock and textile commodities do reject stationarity. Evidence is mixed in all soft commodities and tropical crops, where stationarity can be rejected in approximately half of the cases. The implication would be that for these commodities, stabilisation schemes would not be recommended.

The Rise of Lue Chiang Kham: Commoditization and Consumption of an Identity

ABSTRACT The Lue (Tai Lue) have various approaches to represent their identity and each approach seems to tell of an identity. Extensive studies have investigated the Lue community in Chiang Kham District, Phayao Province, Northern Thailand, however, no study has focused on how the term Lue Chiang Kham came to exist and through what channels this identity is expressed. By drawing on data collected in April 2021, including online interviews, and by engaging with the secondary literature and employing Baudrillard’s ‘sign-value’ concept, this paper argues that the term or identity Lue Chiang Kham began consolidating in the 1990s through the annual festival “Seub San Tam Nan Tai-Lue” (Preserving Tai-Lue’s Legacy), which coincided with the rise in status and power of the elite and middle class Lue people of Chiang Kham. The festival is conceptualized by this paper as a seductive process merging diverse Lue and non-Lue groups under a collective consciousness of being or relating to Lue Chiang Kham by producing and consuming two specific textile commodities. Today it is common to hear and see these groups identify themselves as Lue Chiang Kham despite acting on the surface in accordance with Thai mainstream society. Keywords: Commodities, Lue Chiang Kham, Sign-value, Textiles

Evaluating competitiveness using revealed comparative advantage index: the case of Indian textile exports

The purpose of this paper is the evaluation of the competitiveness of Indian textile products in the global market by using revealed comparative advantage (RCA) index during the period of 2014 to 2018. The results of the study indicate that the majority of the textile commodities have RCA greater than one which indicates comparative advantage while some of them do not. The commodities such as silk, cotton, vegetable textile fibresnes, paper yarn, woven fabric, manmade filament, manmade staple fibres, carpets and other textile floor coverings and special woven or tufted fabric, lace, tapestry, etc. are found to be competitive. Impregnated, coated or laminated textile fabric and special woven or tufted fabric, lace and tapestry are the commodities which are growing at a rapid rate. The study also reveals that the USA, the UK, UAE, China and Bangladesh are major export destinations of textile commodities and India should explore more opportunities by creating demand of these commodities specifically in China and Bangladesh which are geographically closer.

Analisis Daya Saing Ekspor Komoditas Tekstil Indonesia di Negara ASEAN

This research aims to analyze the competitiveness of export of textile commodities in ASEAN countries in 2010-2018. This research is a type of quantitative study. The analysis is conducted using the data panel which is the combined data of data cross section and time series published by the Central Statistic Agency (BPS), Worldbank, WITS. The method used in this study was Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA), a data-panel regression. Based on the results of the analysis of RCA showed that the export of Indonesian textile commodities in ASEAN countries has a strong competitiveness in the country Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam because of the RCA value more than 1. In the results of a regression analysis of variable panel data on Indonesian exchange rate against the American dollar has a negative and insignificant influence on RCA, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) variable has a positive and significant influence on RCA, variable tenga work has a positive and insignificant influence on RCA, for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) variables have a positive and significant influence on RCA.

MODEL OF TRADITIONAL MARKET AS CULTURAL PRODUCT OUTLET AND TOURISM DESTINATION IN CURRENT ERA

The phenomenon occurring along with traditional market development is the safety aspect, criminal activities, the low hospitality in serving buyers, the lack of honesty in trade, excessive price range in bargaining, and the lack of product information. This study aims to formulate model of traditional markets as cultural product outlet and tourism destination in the current era. It was a descriptive study with a qualitative approach. Its location is Pasar Klewer, Surakarta District with considering textile commodity specification of cultural production result of low-class economy communities with the scale of South-East Asia service. The study began with the explorations of potential, problems, effort and service of traditional markets, and government policy and commitment. Data were obtained through spatial and aspatial identification, site observation, in-depth interview, and document study. Sampling techniques were purposive and snowball sampling techniques. Furthermore, data analysis was carried out by using analytical methods, including 1) External and Internal Factors Analysis Summaries to analyze potential, problems, effort and service of traditional markets, and 2) Interactive Analysis to analyze the relevance of policy, commitment and effort carried out by traditional market actors. The result shows that traditional markets are one of tourism destination with historical values as outlets of community cultural products and populist economic spaces based on human source capabilities. The benefit of this study is directly received by market actors, policymakers of Surakarta Government, community and tourists, as well as academicians in scientific development in relation to cultural-art and tourism development based on the populist economy.

Separation of underdeveloped from developed cotton fibers by attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy

Cotton is an important natural textile commodity and consists of mostly cellulose in developed fibers. Underdeveloped fibers with fewer cellulose were found to cause fiber entanglement and to downgrade the fabric color appearance. Rapid and non-destructive attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared (ATR FT-IR) technique was examined to discriminate underdeveloped from developed Upland fibers, which were represented by two cotton near isogenic lines (NILs), Texas Marker-1 (TM-1) and immature fiber (im) mutant that differ in fiber cellulose biosynthesis. Developed NIL fibers were harvested from naturally open bolls in the cotton plant, whereas underdeveloped fibers were collected from unopened bolls in which fibers were still growing at various developmental stages. The spectra of both underdeveloped and developed fibers were analyzed by three algorithms for assessing infrared maturity (MIR), infrared crystallinity (CIIR), and R values, and also by conventional principal component analysis (PCA). Both the first principal component (PC1) score and R values discriminated underdeveloped from developed fibers, but could not differentiate NILs further. Although a single use of MIR or CIIR index could not classify underdeveloped from developed fibers effectively, their combination improved a separation of NILs within underdeveloped or developed fibers. The results suggested that ATR FT-IR spectroscopy with algorithm approach enables the separation of underdeveloped from developed fibers and potentially can be used as fiber phenotype screening method.

The Prospects and The Competitiveness of Textile Commodities and Indonesian Textile Product in the Global Market

This study has two objectives: first, to test the competitiveness of Textile Commodities and Indonesian Textile Product (TPT) in the global market and identify the prospects of the new export markets. Second, identify the competitiveness of the textile industry using case studies in the Solo Raya region. The Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) and Export Product Dynamics (EPD) methods are using in this study. The results show that Indonesian TPT commodities have a lost opportunity category in the central export destinations countries, such as a decline in market share. Indonesian TPT commodities have prospects in Austria, Canada, Finland, Norway, Portugal, Qatar, and Sweden due to competitiveness and domination in the market. Besides, the condition of the Indonesian textile industry competitiveness shows low competitiveness in terms of factor conditions, demand conditions, supporting and related industries, strategy, structure, and competition that are components of Porter's diamond model.JEL Classification: L6, L67How to Cite:Prasetyani, D., Abidin, A. Z., Purusa, N. A., &amp; Sandra, F. A. (2020). The Prospects and The Competitiveness of Textile Commodities and Indonesian Textile Product in the Global Market. Etikonomi: Jurnal Ekonomi, 19(1), 1 – 18. https://doi.org/10.15408/etk.v19i1.12886.

The Influence of Business Network and SME Empowerment Towards Business Sustainability (Study of Handmade Mangrove Batik SME Surabaya)

Business which is included in the category of Small-Medium Enterprises (SME) is the breath of regional and national economy. Some excellent business sectors in East Java are textile commodity manufacturing industries and textile products which are necessarily developed in order to be able to give national Foreign exchange for the sake of society income. A business which is necessary to be developed is small enterprise of handmade mangrove batik in Surabaya. Related to the previous matter, it is important to conduct study towards business network and SME empowerment and its sustainability. The study aims to: examine and analyse the influence of business network towards business sustainability, examine and analyse the influence of business network towards SME empowerment, examine and analyse the influence of SME empowerment towards business sustainability and examine and analyse the influence of business network towards business sustainability mediated by SME empowerment. The object of the study is handmade mangrove batik entrepreneur in Surabaya, East Java. The areas of the study are located in Kedung Baruk, Wonorejo and Gunung Anyar. Total population and sample are 58 respondents of batik mangrove entrepreneurs. The result of the study shows that first, business network insignificantly influences the sustainability of mangrove batik entrepreneurs in Surabaya city, secondly, business network significantly influences SME empowerment of mangrove batik entrepreneurs in Surabaya city. Thirdly, SME empowerment significantly influences towards business sustainability of mangrove batik entrepreneurs in Surabaya city. Forth, business network significantly influences business sustainability which is mediated by SME empowerment of mangrove batik entrepreneurs in Surabaya city.

Nonmulberry silk biopolymers

The silk produced by silkworms are biopolymers and can be classified into two types--mulberry and nonmulberry. Mulberry silk of silkworm Bombyx mori has been extensively explored and used for century old textiles and sutures. But for the last few decades it is being extensively exploited for biomedical applications. However, the transformation of nonmulberry silk from being a textile commodity to biomaterials is relatively new. Within a very short period of time, the combination of load bearing capability and tensile strength of nonmulberry silk has been equally envisioned for bone, cartilage, adipose, and other tissue regeneration. Adding to its advantage is its diverse morphology, including macro to nano architectures with controllable degradation and biocompatibility yields novel natural material systems in vitro. Its follow on applications involve sustained release of model compounds and anticancer drugs. Its 3D cancer models provide compatible microenvironment systems for better understanding of the cancer progression mechanism and screening of anticancer compounds. Diversely designed nonmulberry matrices thus provide an array of new cutting age technologies, which is unattainable with the current synthetic materials that lack biodegradability and biocompatibility. Scientific exploration of nonmulberry silk in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and biotechnological applications promises advancement of sericulture industries in India and China, largest nonmulberry silk producers of the world. This review discusses the prospective biomedical applications of nonmulberry silk proteins as natural biomaterials.

Following Suit: An Examination of Structural Constraints to Industrial Upgrading in the Third World

Through ethnographic research at a model garment factory in Central Mexico that had re-organized under lean techniques in 1996, this article challenges assumptions made by development theorists who posit industrial upgrading as the path to development. The article argues greater attention needs to be given to differential capitalization structures, institutional pressures, management fashion-setters and power changes in the apparel and textile commodity chain that constrain upgrading for Third World firms. In this case study, sunk costs made to transform the firm in question into a lean factory and full-package producer, in the end debilitated the firm's capacity to respond to market fluctuations and worker unrest. Paradoxically, in an effort to become a flexible producer a successful export manufacturer devolved into a sub-contractor, and eventually closed its doors.

The development pattern of the global textile industry and trade: Part II - the evidence from U.S. textile exports in the 1980s

Part I of this research examined the pattern of world textile trade in light of theoretical perspectives of the developmental stages of the global textile industry and trade and the empirical evidence from CMS analysis of textile exports of the EC, the Far East and Emerging Textile Exporting countries in the 1980s. This paper is Part II of this research and attempts to obtain empirical evidence from the pattern of U.S. textile exports in the 1980s. U.S. textile exports in the 1980s showed the lowest growth among world competitors, a negative trade balance and decreased market shares in developed and developing markets. CMS results reveal that the growth of the world economy and textile trade was the main source of the growth of U.S. textile exports during the decade. The industry structure was not a significant source mainly because U.S. textile exports were more focused on low-growth export markets and textile commodities. Prices of U.S. textile exports were competitive in 1979–81 but became not competitive in 1982–84 and 1985–87 due to the appreciation of the U.S. dollar in the early 1980s. The recovery of competitiveness of U.S. export prices in 1988–90 demonstrates the positive effects of the weakening U.S. dollar by the mid-1980s and the U.S. textile industry's restructuring, improved productivity and decreased production costs. U.S. textile exports in the 1980s showed a shift in specialization away from the commodities of mass-standardization and inter-industry trade, where the U.S. comparative advantage was declining, to increasing specialization in commodities of high product differentiation and intra-industry trade based on its high skill levels and capital and evolving domestic consumer demand. This paper concludes that the identified pattern of U.S. textile exports in the 1980s was consistent with the trade pattern of the textile industry and trade at developmental Stage Three.