2010 Global Conference & Exhibition (GCE) Presentation Abstracts
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Thursday, January 28

First Session: COLOR

Moderator: Dr. S.Y. Kamat

Using Color Measurement & Communication Tools Effectively - The Difference between Data and Information
Ms. Ann Laidlaw, X-Rite Inc.
Global supply chains require more speed, more accuracy, and more efficiency. In fact, companies are doing more of everything, but in less time. More frequent product development cycles, with more multi-sourced programs, must deliver innovative and stylish products with high quality and few interruptions. Color quality is an integral part of any successful global supply chain program. Digital communication and management of the color approval process can mine data to provide valuable information. This information is needed for effective management of vendor programs, to optimize scarce resources, and for ultimate retail success. This presentation will outline the benefits of maximizing meaningful information from a comprehensive global digital supply chain program of color management.

New Developments in Colorants for Textiles
Professor V.R. Kanetkar, Emeritus Professor, Dyes Division, Institute of Chemical Technology
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Second Session: DYEING

Moderator:  Mr. Ullhas Nimkar

Technologies for Sustainable Dyeing of Cotton
Mr. R. Michael Tyndall, Cotton Incorporated, President-Elect, AATCC
Today’s business climate demands that all industries reduce their environmental footprint. Not only does it make good business sense, but it can have a positive impact on profits. For the global textile supply chain, each and every stage has opportunities for being more sustainable. This is certainly true for the preparation, dyeing, and finishing of any textile product. Most of the water, energy, and chemical (WEC) consumption occur in those areas. While the dye, chemical, and machinery companies have made great strides in reducing WEC, there remain opportunities for improvement. Technologies already exist with some degree of implementation depending upon economies and geographical location. Research by universities and other organizations have focused on innovative technologies that will reduce WEC consumption. This report will focus on those technologies that have existed, those that are now being implemented, and some future research that may one day reduce WEC consumption in the dyeing of cotton.

Dyeing Synthetic Fibers: Problems Solved and Problems that Remain
Dr. Martin Bide, University of Rhode Island, Immediate Past President, AATCC
Synthetic fibers have been around for several decades, and today their annual production is greater than that of natural fibers. Each new fiber brings new challenges, and dyers have dealt with dyeability variation in nylon, the slow diffusion of dyes in polyester, and the sharp glass transition temperature of acrylic. Meanwhile, new fibers were developed: olefin, aramids, spandex, and more recently, PLA and Triexta. Some of the challenges have been solved readily, and some have yet to be overcome. The answers include new dyes and chemical auxiliaries, and modifications to fibers, dyeing machinery, and dyeing procedures— these will also hold the key to the unsolved problems. Ultimately, the need to produce the right shade, level and fast, and still make a profit, decides which solutions stand the test of time.

Third Session: FINISHING AND PRINTING

Moderator:  Dr. G. S. Nadiger

Nanotechnology for New-Generation Textiles
Dr. Prabodh Chobe, BASF India
Nanotechnology is an overall term used for a technology that deals with nano-scale structures or processes. Nanotechnology is recognized as one of the world’s most exciting new technologies, which can create entirely novel properties through controlled manufacturing and structuring of materials. Nanotechnology is an interdisciplinary technology. Several corporations and laboratories across the globe are actively researching in this field. There is a high probability that the new insights and developments arising from nanotechnology can be used for continued profitable growth in expanding markets.

Today, scientists have initiated only exploratory work in nanotechnology, but it has been so demonstrative that one can imagine the enormous changes this technology is likely to bring in the coming decades.

Textile nanotechnology is among the first branches of nanotechnology concerned with areas that are directly connected with the end consumer. Nanotechnology can completely change the present concept of textiles and clothing. There is enormous potential for application of nanotechnology in the textile area. Advances in manufacturing of nanofibers and wonderful progress in surface nano-finishes are leading us into an era of sweat absorbing, fire resistant, UV protecting, anti-bacterial, foul odour absorbing, fragrance releasing, spillage resistant, dust resistant, drug delivering, energy generating, self communicating, and self repairing clothing—to name a few. In this paper, a detailed discussion of these textile applications is presented. Interdisciplinary research cooperation would reduce the cost and lead time for bringing these applications in the consumer market.

The nanotech-driven total market forecast for year 2015 is over US$ 1 trillion. Currently, several real nanotech products are in the market, but quite a few products are also marketed as nanotech products that do not use materials strictly adhering to the definition of nanotechnology. In today’s world, marketing philosophies sometimes supersede technology. The word nanotechnology is so loosely used that it is sometimes difficult to differentiate between real nanotechnology applications and marketing gimmicks.

Nevertheless, nanotechnology has great potential in the field of textiles.

Digital Textile Printing: The Greener Footprint for Modern, Colorful Fabrics
Mr. Prashant Prabhu, DyStar India Pvt. Ltd.
As companies and consumers have developed a greater sense of eco-responsibility in recent years, a commitment to sustainable, or "green," living has been made. This growing public demand for green products and technologies has influenced many industrial processes worldwide. Right from the start, textile manufacturers have been attracted by the "green" idea of sustainable products and processes. Their commitment to eco-friendly technologies and production processes became a marketable benefit and nowadays eco-labels and certified eco-friendly products and processes are successful tools for gaining customer confidence.

One of the most challenging step change processes adopted by the textile printing industry is digital textile printing. This innovative technology creates not only eco-friendly products, but is also a highly profitable business for textile printing mills. Digital textile printing has changed the fashion business world dramatically while leaving a greener footprint.

Therefore, a thorough look at digital printing covering all the aspects of machinery, inks and chemicals, processes, ecological and toxicological aspects, as well as fabric, design, and economy is very timely.

 

Friday, January 29

Fourth Session: PLASMA TECHNOLOGY

Moderator: Prof. Bhat             

High Value Textiles via Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Finishing
Dr. Peter Hauser, North Carolina State University
Plasma treatments of textiles have been used to clean, etch, coat, and modify fiber surface energies. Traditional plasma technology employed high vacuum conditions that required batch processing. Recently, plasma systems have been developed that allow textile substrates to be treated with plasma in continuous processes at atmospheric pressure. This presentation will compare the different atmospheric pressure plasmas available and highlight the advantages of atmospheric pressure plasma over conventional finishing techniques. In addition, recent results from treating cotton and other fibers with polymerizable monomers in atmospheric pressure plasma will be discussed.

Potentiality and Industrial Applications of Atmospheric Pressure Plasma System
Dr. Chiara Pavan, GRINP Europe
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Fifth Session: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Moderator:  Dr. Martin Bide              

Understanding the Impact of Environmental Legislation on Sustainable Textile Development
Dr. Wakankar, Clariant Chemicals India Ltd.
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New Benchmark in Sustainable Pretreatment Processing
Mr. Lode Vermeersch, Huntsman Textile Effects
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Sixth Session: BIOTECHNOLOGY IN TEXTILES

Moderator:  Mr. R. Michael Tyndall

Testing for Antimicrobial Properties: Scientific Evaluations, Claims Validation, Plant Application, Qualification, and Quality Control Testing
Mr. W. Curtis White, AEGIS Environments
Antimicrobial treatments are used to treat a variety of textile materials including fibers, fabrics, and finished goods. These can be nonwovens, wovens, composites, or coated materials. Properties imparted by antimicrobial treatments preserve and protect the fabric from microbial deterioration, odors, staining, and potentially health-impacting microorganisms.

Proper test methods are necessary to demonstrate these properties and to differentiate performance levels of different antimicrobials. National and international trade associations and standards organizations have suggested a number of guides and standards for evaluating these properties. There are also a growing number of commercial laboratories that use various test methods to show effectiveness under different end-use and real-world test scenarios.

This presentation will provide a survey of antimicrobial test procedures useful for screening goods treated with antimicrobials and the variety of claims used in the textiles marketplace.

Bio-solutions to Improve Sustainability
Mr. Han Kuilderd, Novozymes
Today, the main challenge is to identify and maintain the long-term balance between social, economic, and environmental aspects of human activities. Sustainability suggests that products and processes are utilized efficiently so as to preserve quality of life for future generations. At Novozymes, we have developed a combination of processes that can help produce fabric that is more sustainable and that costs less. Products for scouring, bioblasting, and enzymatic rinsing are examples of how a more sustainable process can be carried out. This paper will show the benefits in quality, cost, and the environment that can be achieved with the optimum use of enzymes.

Seventh Session: ECO-FRIENDLY ASPECTS OF TEXTILE & GARMENT PRODUCTION

Moderator:  Dr. Peter Hauser

Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Carbon Credits in the Textile Industry
Mr. Prasad Jakkaraju, TUV Nord
Abstract Unavailable

Carbon Foot Printing of Textiles—A Strategy towards Increasing Competitiveness, Catalyzing Innovation, and Developing Niche Markets
Dr. Prasad Modak, Environmental Management Centre, India
Abstract Unavailable