-Suraj Sharma

Bemberg:

Generic name: Cupro

Origin of Fiber: The Fibre finds its Origin in Germany in the 19th Century, after successful commercialization of Cuprammonium process by JP Bemberg-a rayon Manufacturing Company based in Germany by Asahi Kasei, a chemical Company Based in Japan (sole manufacturer of Cupero)

Brand: While Cupro is generic term, branded under Bemberg.

Properties:

•Cellulosic fibre- Made out of Cotton Linter.•Staple Length- 38mm•Softer and gentler feel low abrasion, in relation to cotton,silk. polyester.•Good Moisture absorbant •Cool in summers, warm in Winters•Better dyeing properties in relation to other cellulosic fibres.

Applications:Sarees, Inner Wear, Outer Wear, Home Textiles.

Supplier Price(Per kg)

Country

Bemberg 6.8 USD Japan

Kapook: Generic Name:"Ceiba pentandra"

Origin: Kapook-Seed hair fibre obtained from tropical canopy trees-named kapokNative to South America however major countries of Origin are Nigeria, Mozambique, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Philippines, Equader.

Properties:•Fine, Silky and lustrous fibres•Staple length upto 10mm to 35mm•High Cellulosic content-Highly inflammable•Brittle Fibre, spinnable only if blended with Cotton fibre.•Thermally Insulating and water resistant

Traded Variety:•Java Kapok-High Quality Kapok Fibre•Lower grade Indian Kapok

Applications:•Kapok fibers are thus used as stuffing for upholstery, bedding and for acoustic and thermal insulation also as a filling for jackets and life belts.

Supplier Price(Per kg) Country

Metal Group 4.5 China

liNEN:

Origin&Description:Linen made out of FLAX plant, finds its origin thousand years back in Georgia-a country intersecting Europe and Asia, also used in Arabian countries for making burial Shrouds, also considered to be sinage of purity and wealth. Presently produced in Western European Countries, Ukraine. High quality fabric prodution is confined to Ireland, Italy, Belgium, also KOCHI-INDIA.The end usage of Linen has increased drastically over 30 years with 70% demanded in 1990's by apparel textiles which was merely 5% in 1970's

Properties:•Linen is a bast fiber.•Staple length varies from 25mm to 150mm•Cool by nature and feel-making the final fabric lint free•Gets softer with increased washing•Good tendency to absorb moisture•Makes High Lusture fabric, natural colour ranges between Ivory, Ecru, tan or grey.•Have low elasticity which increases breakage on folding and ironing.

Application:Linen uses ranges from bed and bath fabrics such as towels, bedsheets, home furnishing-Wallpaper, window covering,industrial products-SewingThreads, canvases, Clothing etc.

Supplier Price (Per kg)

Country

Texventures 332 INR India

HEMP:

Generic Name:Cannabis sativaHemp fiber is derived from the hemp plant also known as bast fiber and finds its usage throughout history in central and South Asia. The item ranges from rope to fabricsInitially confined to Industrial usages due to its coarseness, while in 1980's enzymatic process(process to separate lignin) made it suitable to produce textile for apparels.

Properties & USP's•One of the strongest and durable textile fibers•Staple length 8 Inches(20 cms)•Holds the shape and streches less.•Biodegradable fiber•Good moisture absorbent and deing properties due to porous nature.•Keeps cool in summers and warm in winters•The soft elasticity of cotton or the smooth texture of silk combined with the natural strength of hemp creates a whole new genre of fashion design.

Applications:Apparels, accessories, shoes, homefurnishing etc.

SILK:

Silk finds its origin in Neolithic age( 12th Century) in China and was confined to china till the discovery of Silk route.Silk is a protein fiber composed mainly of fibroin produced by certain instect larvaeto form cocoons. The best silk is obtaibned from the cocoons of mulberry silkworm "Bombyx Mori" reared in captive sericulture. About 97% of raw silk is produced in India in states of Anthra pradesh,Karnataka, J&K, Tamil Nadu, WB etc. also produced by countries such as Bangladesh,Thailand and Middle East.

Properties and USP's:•It has a shimmery apperance due to prism type structure refracting light to different angles.•Longest and thinnest natural filament fiber around 3000 yards•Dyeing and priting properties are good.•Has good moisture absorbing properties.•Silk fiber is very fine, soft and light in weight

Applications:Silk fiber finds its wide application in garments, parachutes, medical dressings, tyres of racing cars etc,however usage of silk has declined over time due to its high cost value as well as increased market demand for synthetic fibers.

Supplier Price(Per kg) Country

Resham Enterprises 2800 INR India

Wool:Wool is one of the oldest textile fiber that finds its existence in 10000 BC, in Northern Europe. Being obtained from Sheep and certain other animals, including cashmere and mohair from goats, Qiviut from muskoxen, angora from rabbits and other types of wool from camlelids.

Application:

Widely used in clothing from Knitwear such as socks and jumpers to cloth used for costumes also used in home furnishing items.

Properties and USP's:

•Ignites high tempreture in relation to cotton and other synthetic fibers•Readily absorbs moisture-almost one third of its own weight in water•Resists Wrinkles-Springs back quickly•Resists Flames-Fibers donot support combustion•Comfortable in all seasons-Keeps layer of air next to skin.•Durable and resists soiling-since the fiber is complex.•Amphoteric-Takes acidic and basic dyed well.

Type Specification Source

MerinoFine, soft apperance,expensive piling resistant Merino Sheeps

Mohair Rough, Allergic nature

Mohair Goats

Angora Fluffy surface, soft feel, often blended with nylon Angora Rabbits

CashmereLuxury fiber, Gentle,soft and expensive Cashmere Goats

Alpaca Lustrous, Silky, soft, luxurious fiber Peruvian alpacas

Ramie:

Ramie is one of the oldest fiber having existence more than 6000 years back native to Eastern Asia. Ramie is a bast fiber and is often miscontrued to be linen. It has been found to be existed and cultivated in china since long. China leads the production of Ramie mailnly to Europe and Japan and Europe, very small proporion is demanded internationally. Properties:One of the strongest natural fibers, especially once wetHolds shape for long and reduced wrinklingHas a silky lustureExtraction and cleaning is expensiveGood absorbent and dries quicklyExcellent abrasion resistance.

Application:Ramie finds its usage in products such as industrial sewing threads, fishing nets, household furnishing and clothing and often blended with Cotton, wool etc to make it durable, however it lacks resilience, and has low elasticity.

Price(Per kg) Country

4.10 USD CHINA

MIYABI:Miyabi is an acrylic fiber made out of micro-fine fiber developed by Mitsubishi Rayon CO. Based out in Tokyo, a company that claims that is the only synthetic acrylic & acetate fiber manufacturer in the world that diligently takes advantage of new technology to develop unique specialty materials.

Properties:•Offers more smoothnes in relation to Modal, Viscose and Silk•Used for making ultra fine count yarns in relation to yarn made out of cahmere and Eygptian cotton.

ApplicationMIYABI is used to make ultra soft and smooth fabrics used in blankets,socks as well as inner wears.

Supplier Price(Per kg) Country

Marubeni 4.50 USD Japan

Nylon:

Nylon finds its discovery in the year 1935 Wallace Carothers DuPont's research facility- a largest R&D facility Wilmington, United States.Nylon fibers are one of the fibers having the longest history among synthetic fibers.They are used for a variety of uses from clothing to home furnishings and industrial uses.

Properties:•One of the very strong fibers. Extremely resistant to abrasion and flexing.•The specific gravity is 1.14 Very light, i.e., 80% of that of silk fibers, and 70% of that of cotton fibers.•Since nylon fibers absorb little water even though they are wetted., they dry fast and simple in laundering.•Excellent in elasticity and resistant to wrinkle.If properly set, nylon textiles little shrink/ extend or little deform their shape due to thermoplasticity.•Resistant to chemicals and oil. Non-attackable by sea water.•Non-attackable by molds and insects.

Application:Clothing, Home-furnishing, Fish nets, ropes,parachutes, tyre cords etc.

COOLMAX:

Description:

Coolmax is a trademark of Invista(a worldclass co. in integrated fiber, based in U.S) and a brand name for a series of moisture-wicking technical fabrics developed in 1986 by DuPont Textiles and Interiors (now Invista). The so composed fabrics employ specially-engineered polyester fibres to improve "breathability" compared to natural fibres like cotton. It is used for fabrics that are engineered to draw moisture away from the skin through capillary action and increased evaporation over a wider surface area. It is often blended with Wool.

Properties: •Dries quickly has amazing moisture management property.•Helps keep wearer cool and comfortable•Maintains a natural feel that’s soft, lightweight and breathable•Being manufactured from collected plastic bottles,makes it an Eco-Friendly Technology•Silver based antimicrobial additive adds to odor and antimicrobial property.•Accredited with 40+ rating by Ultraviolet Protection Factor standards, i.e. blocks 97.5% of UV rays.

Applications:Used widely in manufature of active wear, Outerwear, Demins, Socks, non apparels-beddings etc

SupplierPrice

(Per kg)Country

INVISTA 5.50 USD SINGAPORE

THERMOLITE:

Description: Thermolite fiber is a trademark of INVISTA, used to manufacture insulated fabric for warmth and of light weight. The fibers have differentiated fiber shape enables batting with sought-after lightweight warmth, the unique shape too makes it 22% lighter than round fibers of comparable diameter, hence has a state of art batting attributes to counter moisture and warming constratints.

Properties:

•Permament lightweight and warmth performance•Good insulation levels•Good Moisture management and wicking performance(an ability to draw moisture away)•Composed yarns absorb NIR(Near infrared rays) and raises tempreture of garment.•Helps ensuring consistence and lasting performance

Applications:Used widely in manufature of Active wear, Outerwear, Demins, Jackets etc.

SupplierPrice

(Per kg)Country

INVISTA 5.50 USD SINGAPORE