Colour Chronicle - Sept 2010 - Clariant

Colour Chronicle 

A Clariant Chemicals (India) Limited Publication 

for Textile, Leather and Paper 

31 st year of publication 

Number 1 | 2010

colour chronicle 1 | 2010 

Contents 

Textile 3 

Optical Brighteners 

Oligomer Dispersant 

New black pigment dispersion for printing & dyeing 

Pigment Printing 

Advanced Denim 

Q&A 13 

Textile - An Essential, Rich Heritage 

Paper 16 

Cartabond ® cross linkers 

New Arrivals 19 

Inside Views 20 

Clariant Chemicals focus on Melioderm 

Clariant in ITMA Shanghai 

Clariant Chemicals – Towards a more sustainable solution 

Gleanings from Press 22 

2 colour chronicle 1 | 2010

Optical Brighteners 

New focused global product Range 

Polyester Polyamide Polyacryl Cotton Plastic 

Hostalux ETB Leucophor PAT Hostalux ACK Leucophor BSB Hostalux KCB 

Hostalux ETBN Hostalux PN Hostalux SNR Leucophor BSBB Hostalux KS 

Hostalux ERE Hostalux PNB Hostalux NSM Leucophor PC Hostalux KSN 

Hostalux EREN Hostalux CPA Leucophor BMF Hostalux KSB3 

Hostalux ESR Leucophor BMB Hostalux KSK 

Hostalux ES2R Leucophor BLR Hostalux KS1 

Hostalux EF Leucophor BLB Hostalux KS1B 

Leucophor EFN Hostalux KS2 

Hostalux ENP 400 Hostalux KS2S 

Hostalux ENP-N Leucopure EGM 

Hostalux 2902 

Optical Brighteners - OBA for Wool 

Heatalux Leucophor Leucophor Leucophor 

PR p PAT lq BSB lq PC lq 

Technical data 

Commercial for Powder liquid liquid liquid 

Density at 20°C = g/cm3 1.12+/– 0.03 1.12+/– 0.05 1.12+/– 0.05 

Bulk density = g/l 300 g/l 

Ionic character anionic anionic anionic anionic 

Substantivity high high medium high 

Shade reddish reddish bluish reddish 

Resistance in solutions to : 

Hard water good conditional good good 

Acids up to pH 1 1 6 3.5 

Alkalis upto °Bé resp. pH 10 10 2 2 

Sodium hydrosulphite very good very good very good very good 

Hydrogen peroxide conditional – very good very good 

Sodium hypochlorite – – – – 

Sodium chlorite – – – – 

Compatibility in solution with : 

Anionic wetting agents and 

softeners very good very good very good very good 

Non-ionic wetting agents and 

softeners very good very good very good very good 

Cationic softeners not recommended 

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Heatalux Leucophor Leucophor Leucophor 

PR p 

Technical data exhaust process: 

PAT lq BSB lq PC lq 

Acid (at pH) 3-4 5-6 >5.5 >3.5 

– at temp. range 50-60°C 50-60°C 50-60°C 50-60°C 

– dosage 0.2-0.8% 0.1-2.0% 0.1-1% 0.1-1% 

Reductive bleach (Arosit BLN) + + – + 

– at temp. range 50-60°C 50-60°C – + 

– dosage 0.6-1.2% 0.1-3.0% 0.1-1.5% 

– acid addition required at end no non no 

Chlorite bleach 

– at temp. range 

– dosage 

– – – – 

Technical data 

Light fastness in Xenontest 

ISO 105/Bo2, DIN 54004 

2-3 2 2-3 2-3 

Wash 1, 40°C 

ISO 105/Co1, DIN 54014 

4-5 2-3 4 4 

Perspiration, acid 

ISO 105/E04, DIN 540 20 

Step 1: Prewashing 

4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 

1.5g/l Hostapal MRZ liq / MRN liq conc 150 

0.5g/l Ammonia-solution 

45min. at 50°C 

100 

Step 2: Peroxide-bleach 

20ml/l H2O2 (35%) 

1.5g/l tetra-sodium-diphosphate 

1.5g/l Ammonia-solution 

4h. at 45°C 

Step 3: Reductive-bleach + optical 

brightener 

3g/l Arostit BLN 

X% Leucophor PAT / Hostalux PR 

pH 5 with acetic acid 

60 min. at 50°C 


50 

0 

-50 

-100 

-150 

grey step 2: 

peroxidebleach 

step 3: 

reduktivebleach 

+ 

0.3% 

Leukophor 

PAT lq. 

step 3: 

reduktivebleach 

+ 

1.0% 

Leukophor 

PAT lq.

Oligomer Dispersant 

Lyocol POD liq 

L yocol® POD liquid is a special dispersing 

agent which reduces the precipitation 

and deposition of oligomers on Polyester 

fi bers and in the dyeing machinery. 

It is used directly in the dye-bath 

together with other dyeing auxiliaries like 

leveling, dispersing agent usually used 

for dyeing Polyester fi bers by exhaust 

process. 

Application amounts: 

Package dyeing 2- 4 % Lyocol POD liq 

Jet dyeing 1 - 2 % Lyocol POD liq 

The main features for Lyocol POD liq are: 

It has an outstanding dispersing effect 

on PET-oligomers 

It is used directly in the dyebath 

It improves the re-winding properties 

of Polyester yarns 

It has no infl uence on the shade and 

colour yield 

It does not contribute in thermomigration 

of disperse dyes 

The Physico-chemical properties of Lyocol 

POD liq are: 

Clear yellow liquid 

Anionic 

Readily dilutable with water 

Stable to hard water, acids, alkalis and 

salts 

Compatible with most anionic and nonionic 

products 

Oligomers and 

Problems in PES dyeing 

What are oligomers ? 

During the production of polyethylenterephthalate 

(PET) fi bers 

short chains, consisting of only a few 

monomers units, are also formed, these 

are so called oligomers. 

The main component is a cyclic 

trimmer. 

All Polyester fi bers contain small 

quantities of oligomers, 

Approx. 0.5% - 3% of the fi ber 

O O 

O O 

O O 

O O 

O 

O 

c [G-T] 3 

cyclic Polyester Trimer 

O 

O 

Why do oligomers cause problems in 

exhaust dyeing ? 

During the exhaust dyeing process the 

oligomers may diffuse out of the Polyester 

fi ber and form grey deposits (white dust) 

on the fi ber surface and also on machinery 

and pipes during cooling down of the 

dyebath. 

Deposits on 100% PES yarn 

after package dyeing process 

Deposits on 100% PES woven fabric 

after beam dyeing process 

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Dyed Polyester woven fabric - regular and 

with oligomers on the surface 

60 x enlarged 

Problems caused by Oligomer deposits 

leading to : 

Extended dyeing time 

High dyeing temperature 

Higher energy costs 

Dusting during coning and spinning 

Solutions to reduce oligomer deposition : 

Selection of disperse dyes 

Short dyeing time 

Dyeing in alkaline medium 

Drop the dyebath at high temperature 

(HT-drain) 

Intensive reduction clearing process 

Selection of special auxiliaries - Lyocol 

POD liq. 


Results from the practice.... 

.....package dyeing of 100% PES yarn in a black shade 

conventional dyeing process 

Oligomer deposits on the top 

and inside of the cone after dyeing 

.....beam dyeing of 100% PES woven fabric 

conventional dyeing process 

Oligomer deposits on the first layers 

(30-50 meter) of the woven fabric on the beam 

Dispersing effect on oligomers 

with 3% Lyocol POD liq in the dyebath 

with 3% Lyocol POD liq in the dyebath 

Lyocol POD liq. has an outstanding dispersing power on Polyester Oligomer in the 

dyebath 

Without dispersing agent 

With 4 g Lyocol POD liq. 

Condition: 

– Surfactant/dispersant solution in buffer pH 

4.5 at room temperature after ca. 15 min 

– 0.1 g polyester oligomers / l solution

Lyocol POD liq - Thermomigration 

Lyocol POD liq. does not promote the thermo-migration of disperse dyes due to its 

anionic character. 

Domestic laundering 60°C (ISO105/C06) 

post-fixation 180°C - 30s 

without product 


with 2% Lyocol POD liq. 





0.92% Foron Rubine SWF 

Typ CA CO PA 6.6 PES PAN CV 

Lyocol POD liq. has no infl uence on the shade, i.e. no retarding / blocking effect on 

disperse dyes. 

without 2% Lyocol POD liq 4% Lyocol POD liq 6% Lyocol POD liq 

Typ DE 0.1 (CMC2:1) DE 0.1 (CMC 2:1) DE 0.2 (CMC 2:1) 



Advantages and Summary : 

Lyocol POD liq. is used directly in the dyebath and RC bath 

It has no negative effect on the fastness 

It does not contribute in thermo-migration of Disperse dyes 

It improves the quality and handle of the goods 

Lyocol POD liquid is a special dyebath and RC bath auxiliary which shows an outstanding 

dispersing effect on Polyester oligomers, thus it is possible to overcome the oligomer 

problems in a very effective and easy way. 

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4.4 

4.4 

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New black pigment dispersion for 

printing and dyeing 

Printofix Super Black R-SZ 

Clariant is offering a truly Non- Gelling 

Black Pigment Dispersion “Printofi x 

Super Black R-SZ” 

It is having various properties like: 

Completely non-gelling behavior 

Easy to use; low viscosity 

Very high fastness level 

Provides stable viscosity to the print 

paste 

Fine Dispersion helps to get the better 

fastness with no build-up on screen 

No need to make separate stock paste 

for Black. 

Trouble-free addition/correction to 

other pigment paste 

Compatible with other Printofi x 

Auxiliaries 

The guide line recipe for the Printofi x 

Super Black R-SZ is as follows: 

Stock Thickening 

Water X Parts 

Ammonia 1.00 Parts 

Printofix Thickener CA 1.20 Parts 

Printofix Binder ITL liq 24.00 Parts 

Printofix Fixing Agent 1.50 Parts 

CCL liq 

Total 100.00 Parts 

Viscosity in CPS 54000 

Print Paste 

Black Pigment 8.00 Parts 

Above Stock Thickening 92.00 Parts 

Total 100.00 Parts 


Observations – 

Stock Paste Viscosity: 54000 cps 

Pigment under Test Colour Value After Pigment Addition After 24 Hrs 

Viscosity (cps) Condition Viscosity (cps) Condition 

Conventional non-gelling 

black from market 

100.00% 66000 Gelled — Total Gel 

Printofix Supra Black R-SZ 102.12% 58000 No Change 60000 No Change 

Conventional non-gelling black 

from market 

8% Printofix Super Black R-SZ 

Rubbing Fastness 

Dry Wet 

GS Value: 4.28 2.05 

GS Rating: 4-5 2 

Dry Wet 

GS Value: 4.43 2.78 

GS Rating: 4-5 3 

Measured on Brook field viscometer 

(Synchro Lectric) 

Spindle no.- 4 

RMP - 6


New Developments in Pigment Printing 

Within textile printing, pigment 

printing holds a leading position. 

Almost 50% of all prints worldwide 

are produced by this printing method. 

Since its beginnings, this technology has 

continuously been developed and the 

performance of the pigment preparations, 

binders and thickeners employed 

optimised. 

Pigment Printing can be defi ned as 

laying on a fabric a paste containing the 

pigment, binders, thickener and various 

additives via screen within the pattern 

required. This defi nition greatly oversimplifi 

es the tremendous development 

work done over the last 40 years on 

polymer and pigment technology. Clariant 

has developed the Printofix Concept which 

has evolved over the years in serving the 

industry around the world. This system 

includes all of the components required 

to produce high quality pigment printed 

goods and can be used to formulate recipes 

to achieve necessary results. Nowadays 

the major requirement is Ecology, 

Economy, Fastness and Softness. This 

paper is presented to discuss the recent 

developments in this fi eld to fulfi l the high 

demands in practice. 

Formaldehyde Free 


What is the concern about formaldehyde ? 

Formaldehyde has been classifi ed as 

a known human carcinogen (Cancer 

causing substance) by the International 

Agency for Research on Cancer and as a 

probable human carcinogen by the U.S. 

Environmental Protection Agency. Health 

of human beings can be adversely affected 

by formaldehyde. Various types of skin 

allergies may be caused, if formaldehyde 

containing textile products are in direct 

contact with human skin. Research studies 

of workers exposed to formaldehyde 

have suggested an association between 

formaldehyde exposure and several 

cancers, including Leukaemia. 

Test Methods 

There are various test methods 

available like Japan Law 112, Shirley 

test, AATCC112 based on extraction 

or absorption method. Washing of 

the prints or the use of urea and other 

formaldehyde scavengers can reduce the 

free formaldehyde content of the textiles to 

an extend but there are still formaldehyde 

based chemicals on the textile which can 

release formaldehyde depending on time 

and exposed temperature during transport 

and storage of the textiles. 

Future without Formaldehyde 

Only chemicals which are not based 

on formaldehyde containing chemistry 

can assure producers, retailers and endusers 

that the textile does not contain 

formaldehyde in any stage of the textiles 

life-cycle. Clariant offers a complete 

package of auxiliaries and colorants for 

pigment printing which are not containing 

formaldehyde. 

Printofix Binder Printofix Binder ITL 

Printofix Binder T20-20 

Printofix Thickener Printofix Thickener CA/CN 

Printofix Thickener ECS 

Printofix Thickener CSN/ 

CSFN 

Printofix Fixer Printofix Fixing Agent ZF 

Printofix Softener Printofix Softener SFT 

Printofix Softener H-P 

Printofix Rheology Printogen RM 

Modifier 

Printofix Pigments Printofix “T” “A” and “R” 

Range 

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Stock Paste Receipe 

Water X parts 

Urea 20 - 40 parts 

** Ammonia (25%) 5 - 10 parts 

Printofix Binder ITL 80 - 200 parts 

Printogen RM 2 - 3 parts 

Printofix Softener SFT 5 - 15 parts 

Printofix Thickener CA liq. 14 - 16 parts 

Printofix Fixing Agent ZF 10 - 15 parts 

Total 1000 parts 

This package enables prints with soft 

handle and very good dry and wet rubbing 

fastness level without any formaldehyde, 

neither free formaldehyde, nor released or 

bound. 

Soft Printing Package 

for Pigment Printing 

After printing and drying, the printed 

fabrics are set with hot air under specifi c 

conditions (Curing). 

After curing the water evaporates and 

non-volatile components like binder, 

pigments, cross-linking agents, thickener 

and other additives remain on the fabric. 

The resultant “handle” of the printed fabric 

depends mainly on monomer composition 

of binder and extent and type of crosslinking. 

The Printofi x soft system is aimed 

to overcome the traditional perception of 

pigment printing associated with harsher 

handle. 


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The two main components of Printofix Soft 

Package are: 

Printofix Binder T20-20: New acrylic 

binder gives brilliant prints with very good 

all over fastness. It produces prints with a 

pleasingly soft handle. 

Printofix Softener SFT: Special reactive 

polysiloxane softener. Improves handle 

and dry rub fastness with no negative 

infl uence on wet rub fastness. 

GOTS Approved 


What is GOTS 

Organic cotton is grown using methods 

and materials that have a low impact on the 

environment. Organic production systems 

replenish and maintain soil fertility, reduce 

the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and 

fertilizers, and build biologically diverse 

agriculture. Third-party certifi cation 

organizations verify that organic producers 

use only methods and materials allowed in 

organic production 

The aim of the Global Organic Textile 

Standard (GOTS) is to defi ne requirements 

to ensure organic status of textiles, from 

harvesting of the raw materials, through 

environmentally and socially responsible 

manufacturing up to labelling in order 

to provide a credible assurance to the 

end consumer. This standard for organic 

textiles covers the production, processing, 

manufacturing, packaging, labelling, 

exportation, importation and distribution of 

all natural fi bres. 


Advantages of organic cotton 

Many allergies are a direct result of 

chemicals in cotton fi bers we either wear, 

or sleep on. Non-organic cotton is produced 

in a way that causes great damage to 

the environment. It cannot be sustained 

without high levels of synthetic fertilizers 

and pesticides. Pesticides kill, cause 

serious disease in human, and can be fatal 

to farmers and farm workers who spray 

them on the crop. Toxic chemical residue 

remains in industrially treated fi bers, in our 

clothing and bedding. Persistent contact 

with the skin can aggravate a variety of 

allergies and allergic symptoms, especially 

for those with asthma and multiple 

chemical sensitivities. 

Eliminating the usage of these chemicals, 

not only benefi t the surrounding 

environment, but also benefi ts users. 

Key criteria for processing 

At all stages through the processing 

organic fi bre products must be separated 

from conventional fi bre products and 

must to be clearly identifi ed 

All chemical inputs (e.g. dyes, 

auxiliaries and process chemicals) 

must be evaluated and meeting 

basic requirements on toxicity and 

biodegradability/eliminability 

Prohibition of critical inputs such as 

toxic heavy metals, formaldehyde, 

aromatic solvents, genetically modifi ed 

organisms (GMO) and their enzymes. 

GOTS Approved products for Pigment Printing 

Printofix 

Thickener 

Thickener 

CA 

Thickener 

CSN 

Thickener 

ECS 

Printofix 

Binder 

Binder 

ITL 

Binder 

T20-20 

Printofix 

Dispersions 

Yellow A-I 

Orange A-D 

Red T-N01 

Pink T-E 

Blue T-K 

Blue T-P 

Navy R-B 

Blue R-BN 

Black R-NG 

Black A-C 

Super 

Black R-SZ 

Printofix 

Softener 

Softener 

H-P 

Printofix 

Specials 

Printogen 

RM

Advanced Denim: 

the synergy between ecology, technology and fashion 

For more than a century, indigo has been 

used as the principle dyestuff in the 

production of standard blue denim cotton 

fabrics. However, indigo has a limited range 

of effects and during the 1980s, traditional 

sulphur dyestuffs were combined with 

indigo in toppings and bottoming to create 

new looks and effects. 

The introduction of new Diresul ® RDT 

Indiblue dyes (Diresul Indiblue RDT-R 

and Diresul Indiblue RDT-G liquid) for 

use with indigo at even in indigo-free 

applications represented an excellent 

beginning to a new range of special denim 

products for the market. 

Clariant has launched Advanced 

Denim, a concept based on two new 

sulphur dyes Diresul Indinavy RDT-B 

liq and Diresul Indiblack RDT-2R liq 

to complete the range focusing on after 

products technologies and applications 

that comply with environmental factors as 

well as health and safety standards. The 

range also fulfi lls the demands of style 

and quality performance for tomorrow’s 

fashion. 

How to achieve Advanced Denim 

Selection of Diresul RDT dyes and 

Diresul RDT Indicolors specialties 

Selection of dyeing auxiliaries 

Specifi c wash-down process 

Individual Clariant denim dyeing 

processes 

Diresul RDT liq 

These are pre-reduced, ready-to-use 

sulphur dyes in a totally stable liquid form 

and a very low sodium sulphide content. 

The use of biodegradable reducing agents 

along with the Diresul RDT dyes ensures 

sulphide-free fi nal effl uents and the absence 

of unpleasant odors during application. 

Diresul Indinavy RDT-B liq produces deeper 

and faster blues to offer the market new 

and interesting effects. Diresul Indiblack 

RDT-2R liq achieves an amazing range of 

black, gray and blue effects. 

Eco-bleach wash-down 

The new chemistry of Diresul Indicolors 

achieves an amazing scope of shades and 

ensures AOX-free garments. 

Pad-Ox dyeing process 

Water shortages are a well-known problem 

in many regions and water is a resource 

that should be preserved. The Pad-Ox 

process – also used in Diresul dyeing 

for denim – was designed with the clear 

objective of preserving the environment by 

using a simple and versatile process, while 

providing the same performance as existing 

processes and even new possibilities of 

controlling dyeing penetration for washdown 

effects. 

Ecological, economical and technical 

advantage of Pad-Ox process at a glance: 

Lowest possible water consumption 

No washing before oxidation 

Color-free waste water 

Lower reducing agent consumption 

Simple and versatile process 

High fl exibility 

High reproducibility 

High productivity 

Quick and effi cient color shift 

Suitable for wash-down effects 

Good fastness level 

The Advanced Denim 

Concept 

Technology 

Fast to repeated washing 

Good rubbing fastness 

Easy application process 

Suitable for Pad-Ox process 

Suitable for coating system (binderfree) 

No yellowing problems 

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Ecology 

Ecological dyeing process (no 

hydrosulphite, lower water consumption) 

Denim in line with GOTS 

Wash-down bleaching without hypochlorite 

(AOX-free) 

Ecological reducing agent 

Fashion Effects 

Dark denim 

Ring denim 

Solid denim 

Rich variety of shades 

Inalterable raw denim 


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New Indicolors Specialties 

Two new dyestuffs for the denim market broaden the Diresul 

Indicolors range: 

Diresul Indinavy RDT-B liq Diresul Indiblack RDT-2B liq 

Diresul Indinavy RDT-B liq and Diresul Indiblack RDT-2R liq 

enable you to: 

Obtain a real blue-denim look by conventional sulpher 

dyeing routes 

Control diffusion of dyestuff for ring / solid effects by 

different dyeing processes 

Apply the dyestuffs in bottoming / topping applications 

Have wide shading fl exibility 

Offer the most sustainable denim: 

– Minimal water consumption and lowest possible effl uent 

generation (Denim process) 

– Sulphur dyestuffs with the lowest sulphide content 

(Diresul RDT liq) 

– Sulphite-free effl uents in WTP (Biodegradable reducing 

agents) 

– AOX-free garments (Eco-bleach wash down) 


Denim process example 

1. Mercerzing 2. Rinsing 80ºC 3. Rinsing 80ºC 

Caustic soda 18-20’ºBe 

10 g/l Mercerol QWLF liq 

3 g/l Sririx AK liq 

4-5. Dyeing 60-90ºC 5. Rinsing 50ºC 

Diresul Indinavy RDT-B liq 150-250 g/l 

or 

Diresul Indiblack RDT-2R liq 150-250 g/l 

20-25 g/l Reductor D p 

20-25 g/l NaOH 50% 

3-7 g/l Leonil EHC liq Conc 

2 g Ladiquest 2005 liq 

6. Oxidation 30ºC 7. Rinsing 50ºC 8. Rinsing cold 

5-7 g/l Diresul Oxidant BRI liq 

Acetic Acid pH 4-4.5 

Wide range of blue / black / gray tones from one dyeing using different chemical wash-down recipes 

Both dyestuffs can be applied in many other denim processes. 

A. Sodium hypochlorite bleach B. Sodium hypochlorite bleach C. Light ECO bleach D. Strong ECO bleach 

5-10 g/l Available chlorine 5-10 g/l Available chlorine 5-10 g/l Hydrogen Peroxide 35% 5-0 g/l Hydrogen Peroxide 35% 

5 g/l Caustic soda 50% 5 g/l Soda Ash 5-10 g/l NaOH liq 50% 5-0 g/l NaOH liq 50% 

1-2 g/l Dirsol EW liq 1-2 g/l Dirsol EW liq 1-2 g/l Dirsol EW liq 1-2 g/l Dirsol EW liq 

2-3 g/l Stabilizer SIFA 2-3 g/l Stabilizer SIFA 

30 min / room temperature 30 min / room temperature 30 min / 60ºC 30 min / 90ºC 

Diresul Indinavy RDT-B liq Diresul Indiblack RDT-2R liq Diresul Indinavy RDT-B liq Diresul Indiblack RDT-2R liq 

Original 

Enzynatic 

A 

Dyestuff Xenon lamp Washing Washing Perspiration Perspiration Hypochlorite 

ISO EO2 ISO CO3 ISO CO6 / C2S ISO EO4 Alkaine ISO EO4 Acid Bleach ISO NO1 

Diresul Indinavy RDT-B liq 4-5 Shade: 3 Shade: 3 4-5 4 2 

Cotton: 3-4 Cotton: 3 

PA: 2 PA: 2 

Diresul Indiblack RDT-2R liq 4-5 Shade: 3-4 Shade: 2-3 5 5 2 

Cotton: 3-4 Cotton: 3-4 

PA: 2 PA: 2 

The Diresul Indinavy RDT-B and Diresul Indiblack RDT-2R are products suitable for the Advance Denim concept. 

Advanced Denim combines high performance products and processes with a sound ecological view for a new world of denim effects. 

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Textile - An Essential, 

Rich Heritage 

1. What are your views on the current 

scenario in the textile industry post 

recession? 

The economy meltdown started around 

Sept’ 2008, “In my view, in India recession 

was visible only after 26/11 episode the 

same year. During the year 2009, about 

50% recovered and the balance is doing 

so now since March 2010. By the turn 

of 2010 fi nancial year I expect India will 

recover fully. 

2. With the present focus on sustainability, 

how do you propose to meet the 

requirements? 

About sustainability Raymond has been 

very conscious. For example, way behind 

in 1992 we installed RO plant post ETP 

which was the fi rst time for any Textile 

Industry in the country. 

We have two captive power plants in 

which carbon monoxide norms are much 

below the required standard. We will be 

shortly installing one more captive power 

plant gas based. For the metal content in 

the sludge from ETP, which is hazardous, 

we have increased furnace temperature 

for sludge incineration, certifi ed by the 

Pollution Control Board. We do a lot of 

water harvesting, too. 

3. Given your eminent position in the 

industry, what is your emphasis on 

innovation? 

Raymond enjoys number one position for 

the last 4 ½ decades in the Textile Industry 

and more specifi cally in the worsted 

suiting segment. To maintain number one 

position we have to be very effi cient, with 

innovation on priority. Innovation is never 

the destination; it’s a continuous process. 

We at Raymond are never satisfi ed with 

our innovation and our quest is always on 

for new ones. 

As innovations go on continuously we 

are very watchful for their success in the 

market place. This is one of our key to the 

success as Raymond has always lived up to 

customers’ expectations. 

4. How do you propose to expand your 

global and retail business? 

Our exports are to the tune of 17 to 18% of 

our volume. Our global foot print for our 

brand started 20 years ago from Middle 

East; opening fi rst shop in Dubai. Today 

we have 32 outlets of our own in Gulf, 

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and a recent one in 

Kuala Lumpur. 

For developing a brand internationally 

one needs deep pockets, hence it is a slow 

process. Our strategy is to expand the 

Mr. Satyendra Kumar Singhal 

B.Sc., B.Text. 

President – Textiles, M/s. Raymond Ltd. 

q&a 

In 1994 completed a course from IIM 

Ahmedabad – 3 TP on “Condense 

Management”. 

In 2003 completed a 5 weeks course at London 

on Business ADP Acclerated Development 

programme. 

– Before joining Raymond Group spent 2 

and1/2 years with M/s. LD Textiles. Worked 

in process house and weaving preparatory 

In-charge. 

– Working with M/s. Raymond Ltd., since 

May 1977. Joined Raymond Group as a 

Management Trainee for 5 and 1/2 years in 

Designing Dept. 

– After that spent 4 years on a new set up 

of Plush Weaving and Finishing as Plush 

Manager 

– 1987 to 1990 - Additional charge of entire 

weaving and suiting – assisting the then 

Weaving Manager as Dy. Wvg. Manager 

– 1990 – Chhindwara Plant as Technical 

Manager. 

– 1992 December – took over as Works 

Director (Chhindwara Plant) 

– 2000 September promoted as Executive 

Director in charge for all three worsted 

plants. 

– 2002 September – Executive Director 

(Projects) 

– 2003 February promoted to Vice President 

(Projects) 

– 2004 June – Vice President (Textiles) 

– 2005 June till date – President Textiles as 

business head. 


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Raymond brand gradually in the Gulf and 

the SAARC countries and reach Far East. 

Hence, the next attempt is Singapore, 

Thailand, Indonesia, Iran and Iraq and also 

parts of South America. 

5. How do you envisage the growth 

of brands and their impact on textile 

business? 

We have seen phenomenal growth for 

Brands in the last 5/7 years, due to change 

in retailing format in our country i.e. trend 

of malls. The rules of game are changing as 

the brands are widening their band width, 

mainly ready to wear segment. There are 

handful successful Fabric Brands, which 

means that the fabric manufacturers should 

become extra ordinary cost competitive, 

as the profi ts will be shifting towards the 

RMG brands. 

In this change there is one dilemma 

in my mind that how the brands or the 

retailer would withstand the high cost of 

retailing. As it happened in the West in 

the developed economies, the margin for 

the brand owners and retailers in the range 

of 300 to 400% on the cost of product. 

Whereas, in our country the retail margin 

is ranging 30% to 40-45% only. The 

questions arises as to when the consumer 

is getting used to air conditioned shopping 

experience, but the margins of even 100% 

appear diffi cult in the near future. What 

will be its outcome, there is no clear cut 

answer? If the Indian consumer will get 

accustomed to 100% margin or with the 

passage of time these air conditioned malls 

will reduce their rentals. 

International brands are attracted 

towards Indian market with a perception 

that the upper middle class population is 

growing and a large disposable income is 

available. 

You may have noticed the Brands 

have made a dent with their deep pockets, 

but most of them are not able to sustain 

the margin levels as in other developed 

countries. 

6. How do you see the role of dyes and 

chemicals manufacturing companies like 

Clariant Chemicals in future to assist the 

textile industry? 

In textile as, I have seen in my carrier of 

3 ½ decades the choice of consumer has 

changed very rapidly in the last decade. 

The consumer does not look forward for 

fi ber and feel; he looks for the color, the 

appearance and the price suiting his pocket. 

What I mean is the color and different 

fi nishes are more important than the fi ber 

(natural or synthetic) he doesn’t care 

much. Hence, it is imperative the dyes and 

chemical manufacturers work very closely 

with fabric manufacturers / processors to 

give their innovation and value addition at 

their best to the industry. 

In case of Raymond, we also expect 

this from Clariant for a successful and long 

term business relationship. 

7. What is your message to the textile 

industry? 

We need to be on our toes for the cost 

competitiveness at the manufacturing 

stage, one of the ways to try out is multi 

skilling of workmen on the manufacturing 

shop fl oors. 

Innovations, value addition and 

sustainability are the key to success. 

To accept smaller runs possible yet 

being cost competitive. 

With the above ingredients the product 

should be marketable and fashion driven 

and “Be A Complete Man” the Raymond 

way.

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paper 

Cartabond ® cross linkers 

for improved offset printing and converting 

Free particles are not a papermaker’s best 

friend 

Many problems occurring during 

paper making, converting and printing 

operations are due to the presence at the 

paper surface of free or weakly-bound 

particles and fi bers. 

As the paper surface is weakened by 

moisture, ink fi lm splitting between 

blanket and paper can result in the release 

of particles and fi bers from the surface, 

which then accumulate on the blanket and 

printing rolls due to picking, piling and 

linting. As a consequence, the printing 

quality deteriorates, which usually leads 

to loss of highlight dots and/or gradual 

lightening in the solid areas. 

Cartabond cross linkers for improve wet 

surface strength 

Cross linkers offer improved wet surface 

strength by decreasing the water solubility 

and/or aqueous swelling of binders and 

fi bers close to the paper surface. They 

create additional links between the binder 

polymer molecules, the cellulose fi bers and 

the fi ller or surface pigment particles. 

The Cartabond range of cross linkers 

comprises: 

Cartabond TSI liquid 

Cartabond EPI liquid 

Cartabond MZI liquid 

Cartabond KZI liquid 

Cartabond cross linkers are highly reactive. 


They quickly crosslink binders as soon 

as water is evaporated from the paper 

surface in the drying section of the paper 

machine. 

Cartabond cross linkers are mainly based 

on two chemical types: 

Glyoxal-based cross linkers, such as 

Cartabond TSI and EPI, which react 

mainly with the hydroxyl groups of 

water swellable binders such as starch, 

CMC, Poly Vinyl Alcohol, etc. 

Zirconium-based cross linkers, such as 

Cartabond MZI and KZI, which react 

with the carboxylate groups in synthetic 

latex binders, such as carboxylated 

SBR, styreneacrylate etc. 

Evaluations of the wet surface strength 

improvement with Cartabond cross 

linkers 

Preferred methods for wet conditions are 

the Adams wet rub test or the modifi ed 

Paper Taber test developed by Clariant. 

The wet-rub modifi ed Taber test allows 

a easy comparing of the wet surface 

strength of treated paper and shows good 

correlation with the offset printability 

of paper, such as the number of copies 

which can be printed before cleaning the 

blanket. 

Selection of Cartabond cross linkers 

Cartabond cross linkers are selected depending on: 

their chemical properties… 

Product Chemistry Application Benefits Patented Food contact 

Technology compliance 

Cartabond TSI Multipurpose strength improver. YES BfR 36 

Resistant to high temperature and FDA 176.180 

High-reactivity Uncoated and coated pH conditions in coating color 

Glyoxal-based offset printing paper, (resp. up to 70ºC and 9.5) 

Cartabond EPI crosslinker office paper, silicon- Multipurpose surface strength YES BfR 36 

release, carbonless paper improver with optimized FDA 176.180 

cost performance FDA 176. 170 

Cartabond MZI High reactivity Coated offset printing Activated Zirconium technology YES BfR 36 

Ammonium paper (LWC, MWC) offers superior cost performance FDA 176.180 

Zirconium-based compared to benchmark FDA 176. 170 

crosslinker 

Cartabond KZI High reactivity Coated offset printing Activated Zirconium technology YES BfR 36 

Potassium paper (LWC, MWC) offers superior cost performance FDA 176.180 

Zirconium-based compared to benchmark. No ammonia FDA 176. 170 

crosslinker smell 

…and the type of paper being produced: 

Coating Process Binder composition Cartabond TSI/EPI Cartabond MZI/KZI 

Size-press Starch 

Pigmented, pre-metering Size-press Starch Synthetic-latex 

Single coating 

Pre-coating 

Starch Synthetic latex 

CMC Synthetic latex 

Top-coating Starch Synthetic latex 

CMC Synthetic latex 

- preferred choice - good results - moderate results - not recommended


Additions in Local Range 

Drimaren Dark Blue 

HF-CD 

Properties 

Trichromatic element for medium 

to dark shades in combination with 

Drimaren Yellow HF-CD cdg and 

Drimaren Red HF-CD cdg for high 

light fastness. 

Trichromatic element for medium 

and dark shades in combination with 

DrimarenYellow HF-CD cdg and 

Drimaren Dark Red HF-CD cdg when 

chlorine and light fastness are required. 

Good compatibility with Drimaren 

Yellow CL-2R and Drimaren Red HF- 

CD or Drimaren Red CL-5B in exhaust 

dyeing process. 

Good light fastness in medium shades 

and high light fastness in dark shades. 

Excellent stability to atmospheric 

pollutants (nitrogen oxide, ozone). 

Very good diffusion and leveling 

properties. 

Fully compatible with all elements of 

the Drimaren HF and CL ranges. 

Benefits 

Recommended for exhaust, pad batch 

and all continuous dyeing processes. 

Meets the highest retailer fastness 

demands for light, chlorine, US home 

laundering and washing fastness to 

detergents containing a bleaching 

activator (e.g. M&S C10A). 

Very high degree of fi xation. 

Excellent washing off properties. 

High process reliability. 

Shade stable to fl uctuations in 

fi xation times (batching, steaming, 

thermofi xation). 

Very good pad liquor stability. 

Solusoft NMW.IN liq c 

Non ionic micro silicon emulsion for a soft 

handle. 

Benefits 

Can be applied for cellulosics as well as 

synthetics. 

Suitable for white goods, no 

yellowing. 

Improves sewability. 

Can be used as an additive in resin 

fi nishing to Improve the technological 

properties. 

Virtually no infl uence on thermigration 

of PES goods. 

Arkofix ELF.IN liq c 

Ultra low formaldehyde cross linker. 

Benefits 

Helps achieve European Eco Label 

Standards of < 50 ppm formaldehyde 

levels. 

Best resin for highest whiteness level. 

Helps keep minimum fabric damage 

levels. 

Suitable to be used in special resin 

processes where higher performance 

parameters and lower tear strength loss 

are desired. 

Dilasoft JWN.CN liq 

Hydrophilic softener for a soft natural 

handle. 

Benefits 

Non yellowing softener. 

Suited for jet machines as well as 

padding. 

Treated goods can also be overprinted. 

Finds application for towels and 

knitwear. 

Appretan N96101 

Acrylic ester copolymer in aqueous 

dispersion for technical textile application. 

Benefits 

Self cross linking polymer. 

Film properties: soft and transparent. 

Durable to washing and dry cleaning 

and also fast to alkali. 

Finds application in the fi nish of glass 

fi bers and bonding of fl eeces and non 

woven. 

new arrivals 

Cepreton UC p 

Concentrated cationic pastilles. 

Soft voluminous handle. 

Soluble in cold water. 

Produces very soft handle on blends 

with synthetics. 

Can be directly added into the drum 

Application: Garments, Knits 

Cepreton UN p 

Concentrated non ionic softener pastilles 

Benefits 

Soft smooth handle. 

Suitable for full whites, compatible 

with OBA’s. 

Imparts antistatic properties on cotton. 

No tendency to sublimation during 

drying. 

Can be combined in resin fi nishing baths. 

Cepreton UH p 

Concentrated cationic softener in unique 

pastille form for cellulosic and synthetic 

fi bers. 

Benefits 

Smooth, soft and bulky handle. 

100% concentrated pastilles. 

Low foaming suitable for high 

shearing m/c. 

Application: Synthetics, Knits 

Opticid PSD liq. 

Maintains the pH of dye bath in the 

required safety region 

Keeps the pH constant during the 

whole dyeing process, thus ensuring an 

excellent reproducibility of the dyeing. 

Does not impair the effectiveness of 

other dyeing assistants 

Has no effect on the light fastness of the 

dyeing. 

Is phosphate-free 

Is non-foaming 


inside views 

Clariant Chemicals focus on Melioderm 

Rolling out with Road Shows 

The Leather Services Business of India’s 

leading specialty chemicals producer - 

Clariant Chemicals (India) Limited rolled 

out the Spring / Summer 2011 Leather 

Collection across South India. June 2010 

was specially for Chennai and Ranipet, 

while July 2010 would see the road show 

hit Kanpur, Jalandhar and Kolkata followed 

by other key cities. It is a perfect platform 

to display Melioderm dyes to the leather 

manufacturers, which has already begun 

receiving a good response! 

Clariant in ITMA Shanghai 

ITMA ASIA + CITME 2010 was 

organized at Shanghai from June 22-26, 

2010 at New International Expo Centre. 

Clariant had a very good stall and 

participated with many affi liate experts on 

various streams of processing of textile. 

The exhibition also found representation 

from executives from India, Indonesia, 

Pakistan, Bangladesh and other Asian 

countries. 

Though the response from delegates / 

visitors was slightly less as compared to 

Explained Mr. P. Rajasekaran, Head of 

Leather Services Business in India, “The 

show helped the promotion of new fashion 

predictions from Clariant for the Spring/ 

Summer 2011 on shoe uppers. Leather 

collections on cow, buff, sheep and goat 

leather on the new exotic themes of Country 

Cousins, Bohemian Rhapsody, Primeval 

Spirit and Latin Lovers were the centre 

of attraction. The meet also presented 

Melioderm dyes on Cow Nubucks and 

full chrome/semi chrome suede garment 

the expectations, nevertheless the level of 

participation was high. 

Various processing related issues were 

discussed by the customers and expert 

advises and solutions were offered by our 

experts. 

Representation was better from north 

and central India. New products /processes 

from Clariant were displayed with complete 

technical back-up. 

There were enough display materials 

on our stall from all fi elds of application 

leathers. It also brought global colour 

trends and other new developments 

right to the customers’ doorstep. Buyers 

also got fresh updates on the technical 

and global environment regulations. 

They got a chance to explore the leather 

fashion concepts and get a clear picture 

of the 2011 spring – summer stock that 

they could showcase to their customers. 

That the shows were well received is an 

understatement! The ‘display and reveal’ 

concept brought Melioderm - centre stage. 

One could safely say top designers will 

prefer Clariant’s Melioderm dyes to add 

value to their end products.” 

In the forefront were the technical 

aspects of ‘fastness’, ‘No shade variation’ 

and the ‘Homogeneous’ nature of the 

dyes which helped achieve even shades 

consistently. 

The participants appreciated the fact 

that this would keep them ahead of their 

competition. 

The Autumn/Winter 2011 shades have 

already been released now. The fashion 

leathers will be displayed at all the leather 

centers in India during August 2010. 

like preparatory, dyeing 

and dyeing auxiliaries, 

denim, printing and 

specialty fi nishes. 

A set of complete 

brochures with a CD 

was distributed to the 

esteemed delegates who 

visited our stall. 

India was represented by four delegates 

to receive and guide customers from 

India. 

This exhibition gave an opportunity 

to learn about best ways of customer 

interaction, problem solving and image 

building. The response may not be full as 

delegates are waiting for next year’s mega 

event of ITMA at Barcelona. The It was 

a pleasant surprise that many laboratory 

equipment appliances were present with 

good show. 

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Clariant Chemicals – 

Towards a more sustainable solution 

Society of Dyers and Colourist Conference 

The Textile Chemicals Business of 

India’s leading specialty chemicals 

producer - Clariant Chemicals (India) 

Ltd. participated in the International 

Conference on “Evolving Maze in 

Coloration” organized by Society of Dyers 

and Colourists (SDC). The event was 

split in to two stages: one in Mumbai on 

June 4, 2010 and another in Coimbatore 

from June, 5-6, 2010. This international 

conference conducted technical sessions, 

panel Discussion on Sustainability and 

Ecology, Coloration of Polyester and 

Cellulosics, and retail fashion and design. 

Anjani Prasad 

Mr. Anjani Prasad, Head of Textile 

Chemicals was the chairperson of a 

panel discussion on “Sustainability and 

Ecology” while Mr. Stefan Schlosser, 

Head of Product Group Printing, Clariant 

International, Switzerland presented a 

technical paper on “Pigment Printing – 

Past, Present and Future”. 

Mr. Prasad in his presentation explained 

that Clariant’s focus is on Consumer 

Safety, on Resources and Processes and on 

Environment. He elaborated on Clariant’s 

product safety processes for Textiles, 

which also included the declaration of 

safe product certifi cations. He explained 

the 4E concepts of Ecology (GOTS 

approved, Oeko-tex approved, Bluesign 

approved); Economy (Less water, Less 

time, Less energy); Effi ciency (Right the 

First time, Reproducibility, Performance, 

Higher build up) and Environment 

(Biodegradability, Bio-elimination, Fewer 

chemicals used and Less effi cient load). He 

emphasized that, “We can employ methods 

and processes that can save water, energy 

and time – which automatically results in 

savings not only for the manufacturer but 

also the end customer. 

In the Technical session at Mumbai 

and Coimbatore, Mr. Stefan Schlosser 

elaborated on the “Pigment Printing 

– Past, Present, and Future” in which 

he touched upon the historical aspects 

of pigment printing. This is the oldest 

printing techniques known to mankind. 

But it was unimportant until the Second 

World War because of dull colors, loss of 

textile character as a result of hardening 

and poor fastness to wear and washing. 

Nowadays pigment printing is the main 

textile printing techniques because of 

universal use even on blended fabrics 

and lower application costs compared 

to dyestuff printing (no washing, no 

steaming). 

This was only possible by many 

developments in the components of a print 

paste: 

Thickeners changed from natural 

to emulsion thickening and later to 

synthetic ones. 

Brilliant organic pigments substituted 

dull inorganic pigments. 

Binding chemicals produced by 

emulsion polymerization. 

Besides the ever present demand for 

more economical products and processes 

and the demand from retailers to narrow 

the gap between pigment and dyestuff 

printing, the main challenge for pigment 

printing will be the dramatic increase of 

ecological demands. 

inside views 

Clariant is addressing these issues 

and we have many products in our range 

like formaldehyde free binders and crosslinkers 

as well as amine free pigment 

dispersions that can meet the emerging 

needs and demands of an ecologically 

sensitive consumer. Our technologically 

innovative product range is tailor made to 

satisfy even the most demanding product 

range, explained Mr. Prasad. 

Memento presented by Mr. Vijay Sane, Hon 

Treasurer SDC India Mumbai Region to 

Mr. Anjani Prasad, Country Head - Textile 

Chemical Business 

Memento presented by Mr. Madhu 

Maheshwari, Hon. Treasurer, SDC India to 

Mr. Stefan Schlosser, Head of Product Group 

Printing, Clariant International, Switzerland 


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gleanings from press 

New Global Organic 

Textile Standard 

(GOTS) Online Data 

base lists all Certified 

Companies 

Nearly 2,800 facilities gain GOTS 

certifi cation in 2009, a 40% increase 

over 2008 

Greenfi eld, Mass. – According to the 

online database of companies certifi ed 

to the Global Organic Textile Standard 

(GOTS) on its web site which was 

relaunched recently, approximately 1,500 

companies with a total of 2,811 facilities 

in 55 countries around the world were 

certifi ed to the organic apparel and textile 

standard in 2009. That is almost a 40 

percent increase over the 1,977 facilities 

certifi ed to the standard in 2008. The 

GOTS standard was approved in 2006. 

The new GOTS web site will take the 

guess work out of creating a coordinated 

supply chain and make it much easier for 

companies around the world to do business 

easily and effi ciently. GOTS is the 

stringent voluntary global standard for the 

entire post-harvest processing (including 

spinning, knitting, weaving, dyeing and 

manufacturing) of apparel and home textile 

made with organic fi ber (such organic 

cotton and organic wool), and includes 

both environmental and social provisions 

for post-farm to retail shelf management. 


Textile would become 

a $40-bn industry in 

5 years 

Excerpts of Interview with Sunil 

Khandelwal, CFO, Alok Industries 

In fact textile sector is going to see 

buoyancy - that we have never seen in 

the past. Yes, cotton prices have gone 

up mainly due to the demand. If you 

look at globally, India is the only textile 

manufacturing country in the world which 

is cotton surplus. And except India, all 

other manufacturing countries - like China, 

Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka or even 

Vietnam - are importing cotton. The only 

other country which is supplying cotton 

is US, but there are again the farmers are 

moving to other crops. Hence the demand 

for cotton fabric is going up and as a result 

the cotton prices are also going up. Yes, 

cotton prices are up by 15% to 20% in the 

last couple on months. 

Monte Carlo heralds 

the Season with a 

Soothing, Stylish 

Collection 

M onte Carlo 

Heralds the 

Season with a 

Soothing, Stylish 

Collection Oswal 

Woollen Mills, the 

fl agship company 

of Oswal Empire 

and the owner 

of Monte Carlo 

and Canterbury, 

recently unveiled Monte Carlo’s spring / 

summer 2010 collection. 

Monte Carlo is recognized as a complete 

wardrobe brand for the fashion conscious 

family. It includes both winter wear 

and a range of summer wear. The upper 

segment brand presented by Monte Carlo 

is Canterbury which has a premium range 

of cardigans and pullovers and its price tag 

stars from Rs 2000 and goes up to Rs 5,000. 

Canterbury has also introduced higher 

premium brand formal suits during this 

winter season. Jain opines, “Our customer 

is from the upper middle and premium 

segment, fashion conscious, high-profi le 

with quality and image oriented, urban, 

semi-urban based.

About wool 

Sheep breeders move 

from wool to meat 

An expert from a sheep breeder’s body 

is of the opinion that, sheep breeders 

are moving towards raising sheep livestock 

to generate income from their meat, rather 

than from the wool. 

According to, Rod Thirkell-Johnston 

from Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers 

Association (TFGA), high lamb and 

mutton prices have witnessed, a few wool 

growers turning their back on the wool 

industry. 

This he says, could result in wool 

becoming a bi-product for sheep farmers, 

which has the potential to create a big 

impact on the Australian wool sector 

as well as the status of the country as a 

reputed wool exporter. 

As per estimates around 2,500 jobs 

have been lost in the shearing shed across 

Australia due to the dwindling numbers 

of sheep flock. The size of the Australian 

sheep flock has fallen from 170 million in 

1990 to below 77 million in 2008. 

Feedback ? 

Send your suggestions/entries to 

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Clariant Chemicals (India) Limited 

www.clariant.in 

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gleanings from press 

Cotton consumption to outspace production for 

the first time in 5 years 

India’s cotton consumption is likely to 

surpass production in the 2009-10 cotton 

season (October-September) fi rst time in 

last 5 years due to a decline in productivity. 

Cotton Advisory Board (CAB) estimated 

total output at 29.5 million bales (1 bale 

= 170 kg) against overall consumption of 

33.3 min bales. The shortfall is like to be 

adjusted through carryover stocks of 7.01 

million bales from the previous year. 

Despite an 11% rise in acreage, cotton 

output is estimated to rise a marginal 1.72% 

due to pest attacks, Data released by CAB 

showed total area under cotton at 10.33 

million hectares this year as compared 

to 9.41 million hectares in the previous 

year. Against that, total output is forcast to 

increase to 29.5 million bales as against 29 

million bales in the last season. 

Total area could rise further, said 

A.B. Joshi, Textile Commissioner. The 

benchmark Shankar-6 variety of cotton hit 

` 8,352 a quintal on July 29, an increase 

of 24.79% from ` 6,693 a quintal a year 

ago. Higher area and almost stagnant 

output means productivity will fall, says 

Joshi. Cotton yield is likely to decline 

7.63% this year due to pest attacks. Total 

yield is estimaged at 485 kg per hectares 

(ha) during the ongoing kharif sowing 

season as compared to 524 kg per ha in the 

previous season. 

Forbes Brands of Gokak Textiles woos 

youngsters with Facit innerwear 

Shapoorji Pallonji’s (SP) Gokak Textiles 

branded apparel venture Forbes Brands 

recently announced the launch of its youthcentric 

men’s innerwear brand Facit. The 

innerwear is launched with the aim of 

providing fashion quotient and adding an 

‘X’ factor to men’s innerwear collection. It 

will be available across 2,000 retail stores 

in the country and gradually scaled up to 

4,500 in the next one year. It will also be 

available across 500 shop-in-shops. The 

price ranges between ` 69 and ` 135 for 

brief and ` 89 and ` 185 for vests. Forbes 

Brands woos youngsters with Facit. 

Facit launched six range of innerwear 

collection with each offering something 

new and exciting to the consumer. Nischal 

Puri, ECO Forbes Brands, SP elucidates, 

“For the fi rst time in the industry, we have 

a range of vests and a range of active 

vests. There is a clear sub-brand for each 

category.’’ 

Chief Editor: Prabhat Trivedi 

Editorial Co-ordinator: Poonam Badhiye 

Consulting Editor: Philips Abraham 

Editorial Board: Sanjay Sathe 

Pinakin Munshi 

Rajinikanth Prasad 

Nirmal Punjabi 


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