Safety alert over cheap Chinese goods

UK trading standards are on alert after Chinese-made clothes in New Zealand were discovered to have up to 900 times the safe level of formaldehyde in them, according to the Mail on Sunday. Clothes made in China have been found to contain high levels of a potentially dangerous chemical used to protect clothes that have to be shipped great distances against mildew. However, long-term exposure to high levels can be harmful, causing problems ranging from minor skin rashes to some types of cancer. Tests discovered formaldehyde concentrations up to 900 times above the safety limit in children's and adults' woollen and cotton clothes from China.
"Wouldn't it be better if the clothing makers didn't put any extra chemicals on new clothing?" One common reason to apply chemicals is mildew. Clothes that are made of natural fibers, such as cotton and linen, can mildew if they are exposed to moisture. Manufacturers use formaldehyde to treat clothes that have to be shipped a long way, say, from Asia to the United States, to prevent mildew.
Formaldehyde has a very sharp odor, and sometimes new clothes that carry formaldehyde-based resins will give off a pungent smell until they are washed. Formaldehyde is also blamed for allergic reactions in sensitive people. If you are a person who suffers from allergies, it is a good idea to wash your new clothes once before wearing them. You won't wash the finishes out completely, but you will reduce them somewhat.

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Gokuldas acquired by Blackstone for $165 Million

Blackstone private equity established in 1987, is a global business with 86 investment professionals and offices in New York, London, Mumbai and Hong Kong.Gokaldas Exports Ltd., India’s largest garment manufacturer and exporter, and The Blackstone Group today announced a partnership to work together to make Gokaldas a global leader in apparel industry. As part of this agreement, Blackstone would acquire a 50.1% stake in the company from the Promoters. The founder promoters would continue to lead the Company with Mr. Madanlal Hinduja as the Chairman, Mr.Rajendra Hinduja as the Managing Director and Mr. Dinesh Hinduja as the Executive Director Blackstone would invest c. $165 million (including open offer) and have representation on the Board of Directors.

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Export Potential of Tirupur garments to Denmark

Some of the tiurpur exporters such as classic groups, Aviram and scotts are already exporting to big retailers such as Belika, CCDK, blue willi's etc. The following give you the brief idea about the market and some of the top importers contact.

Denmark appears as the 12th largest importer of Ready made garments (RMG), under HS Classification 61 & 62, in the world & constitutes 1.2% share in world imports of the product group and ranks as the 7th largest importer of RMG in the European Union.Denmark imports of HS Chapters 61 & 62 were to the tune of 2946.15 million USD constituting 3.9% share in the Denmark’s total imports. Denmark’s imports of Ready made garments showed a growth of 2.5% in Yr. 2005 over Yr. 2004.
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Technical Advantage - china

Chinese textile is growing to new highs. China said to make the best use of a material called poly trimethylene terephthlate, which is considered important to make fiber and fabric more soft, elastic, anti-static, durable and so on. . Global oil magnates shell Group who is producing PTT commercially has shifted PTT fiber and textiles center to China. Chinese company has already sold reasonable quantity in both domestic and international Market.

PTT was first patented in 1941, but until the 1990’s when shell chemicals developed the low cost method of producing high quality. Some of the additional features are low temperature dying, blend with other fibers, less expensive and much easier to work with spandex. Some of the aesthetic features are beautiful fluid drape; rich brilliant colour, stretch and easy care fabric.

A CORTERRA polymer combines the best properties of nylon and polyester. Compared with other synthetic fibers like nylon and acrylic, CORTERRA fibers feel softer, dye easier, retain vibrant colours longer, stretch and recover better. Very important feature is that they are resist staining, clean easily and dry quickly.

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Hohenstein in Tirupur

The Hohenstein Institutes make up an internationally recognised research and service centre. Companies and businesses all along the textile chain, and in numerous other associated areas too, benefit from the skills of the Hohenstein experts in research, development, testing, consulting, certification and all types of training.

Hohenstein institute, Germany has set up a new office at Tirupur. In the inaugural functional Information will be provided on the latest developments in the Oeko Tex Standards and Oeko Pass - certification for dyes and chemicals used in the manufacture of Oeko Tex products. This event will be held on August 28 at Hotel Velan in the city.

Lutz Seifert, Head of Corporate Development, Hohenstein Institutes and Jacob Kutty, Country Manager, India, will be present here, along with Bhaskar Bhaktavatchalu, Manager of Tirupur branch

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Is Indian Yarn rate and Fabric rate cheaper than china

The question put in front of us is "Is Indian knitted fabric is cheaper than china?" the answer is yes say the above figure's but it's really not. Fabric made in Tirupur is 50 to 60 % more compare to that of china so this make many tirupur companies to source fabric from china. The increasing labour cost and Dyeing cost could lead many companies to source fabric rather than to make fabric in tirupur.

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Pollution - that nobody cares for in Tirupur

Tamil Nadu textile city Tirupur, which has nearly 720 dyeing units, is ranked topmost in terms of generating hazardous waste.

According to a study commissioned by the state's pollution watchdog, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, an estimated 8,33,365.75 tons of hazardous waste is generated every year in Tirupur.

Tirupur, referred to as the Textile Valley of India, discharges nearly 100 million litres of effluent water containing bleaching powder, sulphonic dyes, chemicals and other inorganic catalysts. These are dumped into the Noyyal River or in the open wasteland.

Kalidass, an environmentalist, says: 'The agricultural lands will slowly become desert because of this sludge. Sludge will kill all the microorganisms in the earth. They will also contaminate water sources in the surroundings.'

Environmentalists concerned over the deteriorating condition seek a scientific solution.

'The entire Tirupur depends on Bhawani River, which is just over 100 kilometres from the textile city. The city's ground water has been contaminated by the hazardous waste. We should immediately find a solution to solve this problem, otherwise, not only Tirupur but this contamination will spread over to nearby areas as well,' says Kalidass.

The discharge of untreated effluent has already damaged over 80,000 acres of farmland along the Noyyal River. It has also brought a decline in the yield of crops like turmeric and bananas.

Moreover, the discharge of effluents has contaminated groundwater along the river.

The Tamil Nadu farmers have incurred huge looses due to contaminated water. Now, the Tamil Nadu Farmers' Association (TNFA) is awaiting a Chennai High Court order on the issue.

'We have incurred losses in crores of rupees due to polluted water and our groundwater has been contaminated. There is a question mark for our next generation farmers. We are now waiting for a good judgement from the Chennai High Court and if we are not happy with the judgement, we will stage a massive protest,' said Kandasamy, TNFA Secretary.

Meanwhile, about a hundred dyeing units have been closed down, as they failed to meet the standards fixed by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB).

The waste treated water let out into the nearby rivers is free of only the coloured suspension and continues to carry a large amount of invisible dissolved materials.

According to A Thangapandian, TNPCB Divisional Engineer: 'All the units have installed a system, which is called pre-treatment system. All dyeing and bleaching units remove only colour and uncoloured treated water is let out. But in the treated water the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) still remain in large amounts. This is the main problem.'

Another 500 units have been directed by the court to streamline their units as per environmental norms by the end of this month.

According to a study by the United States Agency for International Development, India's thriving industry and rapid economic growth account for much of pollution. This costs the country an estimated 9.7 billion dollars annually in environmental damage.

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