The origins of the word “Corduroy” are very obscure. Folk etymology has it as originating from French ‘corde du roi’ (King’s cord)‚ but in French the term for the cloth is velours À côtes‚ thus casting doubts on its French origin. Some Historians believe that before being called corduroy‚ this fabric was frequently known as “fustian”‚ named after the Egyptian town where it originated. Yet other scholars have found linkages of the word to American and Latin origins. So far there is no substantiated
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E-TEXTILE – THE NEW INVENTION OF TEXTILE Abstract: This paper provides the latest insights into emerging technology to enhance wear ability of e-textiles and smart clothing by reviewing the cutting-edge researches and development. It will contain the construction process of an e-textile and some relevant application fields. Introduction: It is hard to believe that a fabric we are wearing can monitor our health‚ guard us in case of any danger‚ measure the chemical mixture of our body fluids
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responsibilities should corporations have toward the country in which they operate? To their country of origin? CASE STUDY 1 MARTIN TEXTILES Question 1 Economic cost The production cost that is labour cost if Martin Textile shift its production to Mexico will be reduced to less than USD2 per hour as compared to wage rate paid to its unionised New York plant(USD12.50 per hour) and non unionised textile plant in southeastern US(USD8 to USD10 per hour). The production too will be able to avoid cost disadvantage
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BRIEF REPORT ON TEXTILE INDUSTRY IN INDIA March‚ 2013 A brief report on Textile Industry in India 1. OVERVIEW OF INDIAN TEXTILE INDUSTRY 1.1 Background India Textile Industry is one of the leading textile industries in the world. Though was predominantly unorganized industry even a few years back‚ but the scenario started changing after the economic liberalization of Indian economy in 1991. The opening up of economy gave the much-needed thrust to the Indian textile industry‚ which
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Textile Industry TEXTILE INDUSTRY The textile industry is one of the most important sectors of Pakistan. It contributes significantly to the country’s GDP‚ exports as well as employment. It is‚ in fact‚ the backbone of the Pakistani economy. Establishment I want to do this! What’s This? [pic]Pakistan is the fourth largest cotton producer in the world. Because of its plentiful‚ indigenous cotton supply‚ the textile industry is central to the Pakistani economy and is both
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INDUSTRY PROFILE The Indian textile industry is one the largest and oldest sectors in the country and among the most important in the economy in terms of output‚ investment and employment. The sector employs nearly 35 million people and after agriculture‚ is the second-highest employer in the country. Its importance is underlined by the fact that it accounts for around 4% of Gross Domestic Product‚ 14% of industrial production‚ 9% of excise collections‚ 18% of employment in the industrial sector
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Textiles products can be disposed in many different ways: Many are completely unaware that many textiles are recyclable‚ even if they are made from synthetic fabrics. Unfortunately‚ because of this‚ tons of textiles end up in landfills‚ rather than at recycling centers. By recycling textiles‚ we reduce the amount of energy that is required to produce the fabrics‚ since much of the production is already done. Also‚ recycling helps conserve precious resources. Many don’t relise how much energy
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This website lists information and great deals about several paper shredder products and solutions. Here you will be able to find actual reviews. The Aurora paper shredder proves to be one of the popular products amongst the other products manufactured by this office supplies manufacturer. There are a number of such paper shredders produced by this brand‚ and these products come in a wide range of prices for you. It is not uncommon to hear about problems with almost any brand or product‚ and this
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Shane McCormick 4/21/2013 Principles of Investigation Research Paper 2012 Aurora‚ Colorado Dark Knight Shooting So picture this; imagine thinking that you are going to go see the much anticipated movie‚ The Dark Knight Rises. This might as well be a good night as any to ask the girl‚ who you have been eying for a couple of weeks‚ out on your first date. Nervously‚ you go up to her and ask her if she would like to go see the midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises and get some dinner before
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MARTIN’S TEXTILES Summary: This case is about the dilemma facing by John Martin‚ the CEO of Martin Textiles‚ a New York based textiles company. On August 2‚ 1992‚ which the day that the U.S.‚ Canada‚ and Mexico agreed in principle to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Martin Textiles is a family business over four generation‚ which was started by John’s great-grandfather in 1910. Today‚ the company employs 1‚500 people in three New York facilities. John’s dilemma‚ which is particularly
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