Shri Lakshmi Cotsyn, the Rs 1,000-crore diversified textile company, has forayed into organic textile products. The company has launched Weaves - a new brand that will offer a wide range of home furnishing products in the next three months.
Under the brand, the company will provide products such as Vitamin E (skin care) bed sheets, water and bacteria repellent bed sheets and stain-free bed sheets. It will open 500 franchise stores and 2,000 outlets to market its organic textile brands.
Shri Lakshmi will gain from its organic textiles as it has large-scale facilities, fully integrated operations and a rich product mix. Vitamin-E bed sheet transfers vitamin-e from the textile material to the skin. The chemical & pollution free bed sheets are treated with vegetable dyes and colours making it suitable for human skin.
New organic Brand - Weaves
Written By Views maker on September 25, 2008 | 9/25/2008
what is a nature / eco - friendly fabric?
Some of these materials are familiar (i.e. cotton, wool, silk, linen), but are identified as eco-friendly when they are preceded by the words "organic" or "recycled." What separates eco-friendly from non-organic ones are factors like dye, combinations with other fabrics, or how they're processed. Other organic materials that we hear of are not commonly used, like hemp and bamboo. PacSun recognizes a big issue with organic clothes: people don't always want to be a walking billboard for the environmental crisis; most of their shirts don't advertise going green. Thanks to this logic, consumers can help the planet without visibly paying homage to Al Gore.
But enough with the technicalities: At the risk of sounding clich�, is green really the new black?
Designers seem to think so. For high-end lines, it goes way beyond witty slogans on paper-thin tees. Countless designers create ready-to-wear and haute couture items that are glamorously green.
On January 31, 2008, at New York's fashion week, designers for Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney, Jill Sander, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Burberry, Donna Karan, Narciso Rodriguez and Versace all created eco-friendly looks for their exclusive runway shows. Many were displayed in the Barney's window, making high-fashion green garments visible to the public.
With all this rapidly growing hype, the more accessible (and affordable) fashion industry has quickly followed suit. For example, the "Pink" division of Victoria's Secret sells light organic cotton t-shirts and linen tote bags. The surfer-inspired store PacSun also has organic cotton shirts from participating brands, including Quiksilver, Roxy, Hurley, and Billabong (which has a separate campaign for the environment called "Design for Humanity," in which limited edition products are sold to fund environmental and humanitarian projects).
But green clothing doesn't always mean organic fabrics. Urban Outfitters has an awesome line called "Urban Renewal," which takes deadstock, vintage clothes and materials and redesigns them; they update each original garment with different trims, dyes, and washes. Ironically, in terms of Rowan's location, their work is based nearby in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia.
Rowan students can shop for some organic outfits at many places off campus, including Urban Outfitters on Walnut Street in Philadelphia, Victoria's Secret, PacSun, and the Gap at the Deptford Mall.
So next time your inner shopaholic calls you to the sale racks, think about how you can make your money worthwhile. Be fierce, fabulous, and friendly to our planet.
Hanesbrands closes down it's manufacturing
Hanesbrands Inc. accelerated the pace of cuts to its apparel-manufacturing base in the United States today by announcing plans to close four plants in North Carolina. Nine plants will be closed overall. The plant closings will affect 8,100 employees worldwide, or about 16 percent of its work force, including 1,345 in North Carolina. The remaining 6,750 job cuts will affect five plants in Central America. The Winston-Salem apparel marketer has closed, or is closing, at least 29 plants worldwide since spinning off from Sara Lee Corp. in September 2006. That includes at least 10 in North Carolina. The biggest of the four North Carolinas plant affected in the latest round of cuts is a knit-fabric plant in Eden, where 600 jobs will be eliminated by late summer 2009. The Eden plant is the company's largest remaining knit-fabric plant in the U.S.. Another 120 jobs are being cut at an Eden yarn plant, which will close by year's end.
1970's Influence on US Home furnishing
The 1970s influence has been emerging in the home-furnishings market for the past two years - hello, bright orange accent pieces - which Contant thinks is a mild reaction against years of mid-century domination in American living rooms. While it's the '70s look that's filtering into the BDC for 2009, there are also indicators that another decade may be on its way back - the 1980s. One of the color trends Contant is seeing is a category she's calling "porcelain pales." She stops short of calling the shades pastel, but these tiles, fabrics, and wallcoverings in pale pink and blue from names such as Barbara Barry and Farrow & Ball are just an early-bird special away from "Golden Girls" territory. The high-end furniture and textiles now arriving at the Boston Design Center are comparable to the runway fashions seen in New York and Paris. These looks will eventually trickle down to less expensive knock-offs for mass market consumption. But the question remains: Are homeowners fond enough of the 1970s to put turquoise wall tile in their bathrooms? Here are a few of the trends that Contant is tracking: Open weave: Furniture and textile manufacturers such as Brentano and Janus et Cie are going beyond retro rattan to create functional sculptural art from material such as leather, wicker, and metal. Graphic arts: Bold architectural lines and nature-inspired patterns are showing up in pieces such as the Holly Hunt cocktail table, and Jasmine's patterned floor lights. White-on-white: Harking back to the 1970s fascination with monochromic interiors, interior designers have created an onslaught of all-white furnishings. Hastings's white lacquered nightstand brings the look into the bedroom, while Bernhardt's Remy chair is a more formal take on all-white. Juicy berries: Mirroring the current movement in fashion, showrooms at the Boston Design Center are filling with products sporting deep shades of magenta and eggplant, such as Harlequin's pink and red paisley wallpaper and Malabar's Timba collection of cushions in rich variations of red and purple. Cool neutrals: Pale frosted pink, blue, and soft grays are adding a moody look to textiles and tiles in kitchens and bathrooms. Porcelanosa's porcelain tile collection is a spa-inspired oasis of faded grays, while Alno is using gray for high-gloss cabinetry. Bohemian flower power: The Brunschwig & Fils mushroom wallpaper joins another 1970s staple: floral patterns. New products for 2009 include Thomas Paul's daisy fabric, and Marvic's Santara fabric, which lovingly recall the bohemian, natural side of the 1970s
Tirupur knitting units are on a strike
The Knitting unit at Tirupur are on strike demanding for higher wage and rate. This is followed by one day strike made by embroidery units on yesterday. The Embroidery strike was in demand for better rate. The embroidery and Knitting industries at the Tirupur have been facing some tough time as rates are very less and labour shortage.
On the other end the buyer are squeezing the exporter with cheaper rates. The European countries have association and trade movement for fair trade but what is the use for such movement when Tirupur Exporter have such a pressure form the buyer, which could lead to un ethical practices.
Indian Textile exports grows by 18%
Written By Views maker on September 22, 2008 | 9/22/2008
The textile industry in the last year witnessed a dip in textile exports because of the appreciating rupee. In the last few months with the rupee depreciating again against the dollar we expect higher exports. India sees total textile exports growing at 18 percent on year in 2008/09
China give helping to Textile SME's
The ministry of finance will earmark 3.51 billion yuan ($514 million) worth of special funds to help the growth of SMEs, it announced earlier this month. The measures include:
Guiding SMEs to adjust their growth model. SMEs have been encouraged to adjust their corporate structure, save energy, cut emissions and further explore the domestic and overseas markets. The public service system for SMEs has also received a boost. The fund valued at 500 million yuan dedicated to the development of SMEs this year has been allocated, up 25 percent from last year. About 1.2 billion yuan, or 20 percent more than last year, has been set aside for exploring the international market. The subsidy for improving the public service system for SMEs, summed at 110 million yuan, has been prepared. Supporting SMEs in starting business and in technological innovation. A technological innovation fund, valued at 1.4 billion yuan, has been earmarked, representing 27 percent growth from last year. An additional 300 million yuan has been directed to commercializing agricultural technological results. Building the credit guarantee system and improving the financing environment for SMEs. The central treasury has granted greater support to credit guarantee institutions and guided them to actively serve SMEs. Implementing tax incentives. Starting this year, the corporate income tax became standard at 25 percent for both domestic and foreign enterprises. For some small or marginally profitable enterprises that meet certain criteria the rate is reduced to 20 percent. For some hi-tech companies, the rate is 15 percent. To help textile and garment enterprises, many of which are SMEs, cope with their difficulties, the export duty rebate rate on textile and garment products was increased from 11 percent to 13 percent in August, which result in a half-year total rebate of 10 billion yuan. The Ministry of Finance will formulate regulations for government procurement targeting SMEs. Governments at various levels will be encouraged to procure from SMEs. Sorting out administrative charges and eliminating irrational charges to lessen the burden on SMEs. A decision was adopted on September 1 to stop collecting industry and commerce administration fees and market administration charges, which mostly benefits SMEs. The country has about 40 million SMEs, including those run by individuals. They have become the economy's most dynamic factor, accounting for about three-fourths of the urban employment. Yet many labor-intensive SMEs have encountered difficulties this year as a result of slower export growth amid global economic doldrums, rising labor costs, an appreciating Chinese currency and increasingly expensive raw materials. Experts said the measures are meant to improve the climate for the development of SMEs and to guide them on the path of industrial improvement and technological innovation to realize sustainable development. Zhang Yansheng, director of International Economic Research Institute of National Development and Reform Commission, said China is at the stage of restructuring its comparative advantages. Against the background of an appreciating yuan, higher costs of labor and production materials have become inevitable. The only way out for SMEs, he said, is to adjust and make products with higher technology and value.
Lakme Fashion week 2009
Written By Views maker on September 17, 2008 | 9/17/2008
Lakme Fashion Week (LFW), announced the names of the 75 participating designers and 13 sponsors for the upcoming LFW Spring - Summer '09 season. Anil Chopra - advisor, Lakme, Ravi Krishnan - advisor, IMG - India and Vikram Raizada - IMG head of fashion, unveiled the names at a press conference at the TAJ President Hotel, Mumbai on September 15. This season's Lakme Fashion Week will be held from October 20, to October 24, 2008, at National Centre of Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai.
75 designers from across the country will participate in the event and showcase their collections. The gen next category will have 10 new faces, while established and emerging categories will feature 50 and 11 designers respectively. The 'Lakme Grand Finale' would be presented by Sabyasachi Mukherjee. Celebrating the spirit of fashion season after season, sponsors like Gitanjali, Levi's, Chivas, Westside, Peroni, DHL, TAJ President Hotel and NCPA will continue to support LFW this season as well. This time, new sponsors like Skoda Auto, Cellucom, Nikon, E24 and Himalayan have also associated themselves with LFW and will share the stage with Lakm�, Lux and Sunsilk. To promote men's fashion, LFW's new initiative of an exclusive Men's Wear Day, a first of its kind in India, will witness eight of the country's talented designers displaying their expertise in men's fashion. And for the first time, LFW will also have four accessory designers showcasing their collections. LFW, along with JAMAAT, the contemporary art gallery in Mumbai, come together to merge art with fashion at ArtStudio at LFW. Several of the country's prominent artists such as: Ajay De, Arzaan Khambatta, Babu Xavier, Bharti Prajapati, Brinda Chudasama Miller, Dhruvi Acharya, Dileep Sharma, Indrapramit Roy, Jayasri Burman, Jogen Chowdhury, Laila Khan Rajpal, Paresh Maity, Paritosh Sen, Rini Dhumal, Samir Mondal, Satish Gujral, Shiva Sanjari, Simeen Oshidar, Sudip Datta and Sunil Padwal will be a part of ArtStudio at LFW. These artists would create and exhibit their interpretation of fashion through art in forms and colourful brush strokes on canvas at the forthcoming LFW spring summer 2009.
Chinese invest less on Textile sector
Written By Views maker on September 13, 2008 | 9/13/2008
China saw a slowdown in investment growth for textile industry over the first seven months of this year, due partly to export slowdown and enthusiasm dampened by low profitability among manufacturers. Data provided by the council show that from January to July, the textile sector realized 153.41 billion yuan (22.4 billion U.S. dollars) in fixed-assets investment, a growth of 13.14 percent on the same period of last year. The growth rate was 12.6 percentage points lower than that for the whole of last year. New projects started for the sector numbered 3,796 in the first seven months, down 10.47 percent from the same period of last year. According to analysts with the leading textile information provider Web Textiles, in China textile manufacturers take only 10percent of the profit, while the remaining 90 percent was shared by brand owners, wholesalers, distributors and retailers. In breakdown, the total fixed-assets investment included 86.5 billion yuan in textile manufacturers, up 6.81 percent, 47.23 billion yuan in garments, footwear and headwear companies, up 20.03 percent, and 16.23 billion yuan in chemical fiber makers, up31.24 percent
China textile exports slow down
Written By Views maker on September 12, 2008 | 9/12/2008
The textile export value was 43.915 billion U.S. dollars, up 22.4 percent, while the clothing export value was 75.025 billion dollars, up 2.6 percent. The growth rates were nine percentage points and 19.7 percentage points, respectively, lower than the year-earlier level. In August when foreign sales of garments usually peaked, the country exported 12.54 billion U.S. dollars worth of garments and accessories, down 0.95 percent from the same month of last year. 
China continued to see a slowdown in export of textiles and garments in the first eight months of this year, due largely to weak demand resulting from economic downturn in the euro zone and the United States Between January and August, China sold abroad 118.94 billion U.S. dollars worth of textile products and clothes, a growth of 9.15 percent on the same period of last year.
Why suddenly UK worried about sweat shop
It's really difficult to understand why these UK peoples suddenly worried about sweat shops, it is in existence for a very long time. If they are really very worried about the sweat shop they should boycott garments made from such sweat shops. Any way it's time to check the video from BBC which show the difficult working conditions in Mumbai, The garment works life at Tirupur is much bad compared to Mumbai. click to see the video
The Story behind Madras641
Born in the Spring of 2007, Madras 641 Clothing is the combined effort of co-founder friends Subu and Ina.
Since the inception of the line, M641 has been widely received and is growing at an enviable rate. The M641 collection can now be found in many boutiques throughout the US, with plans to include a variety of retail websites and multi-unit retailers.
M641 is a blend of feminine and sexy, rebellious and bold. The core of each collection includes tunics, blouses, dresses and button down shirts. Supremely comfortable in 100% cotton, M641 is versatile enough to wear with high heels or flip-flops, to the office or to a club. About Subu, Creative Director of Madras 641: Having grown up in the garment business and thus an environment of constant stress and unavoidable tension, Subu felt strongly early on, that this was not the arena for her. However, manufacturing garments and fashion have been an integral part of Subu's upbringing. With thanks to her Mum, Dad, Aunt and Uncle she was successful at perusing other fields. But she wouldn't stay away for long. After the encouragement of her husband who thankfully saw his wife's creative genius, Subu came to realize that she had a deep rooted interest in the business which she desperately tried to avoid all these years. It became evident that fashion was in fact, her forte`. Subu, being able to utilize her parents' apparel manufacturing powerhouse, now enjoys taking fashion and shaking it up! Subu has a remarkable ability to sprinkle innovative colors, patterns and trims onto an amazingly feminine silhouette. But all of this just wasn't enough to build the label she dreamed of launching... About Ina, Marketing Director of Madras 641: Subu realized that her dear friend Ina was in fact her "yang". Ina, who hails from a non-fashion background, but that of a truly practical corporate upbringing manages the Sales and Marketing aspects of the label. Ina draws on her experiences of having lived in New York. Being self-assured and fashion forward, she brings to the table the ability to creatively build the brand. It has been Ina's philosophy to steer the label far from the spectacles of the many runways and to launch the brand with little to no advertising. Ina's trademark ability to create a buzz has reigned supreme in web and word of mouth marketing. She is keen on partnering with folks in the industry and has a unique sense of identifying opportunities for M641. An unapologetic romantic, Ina sees extreme potential in that which is quintessentially M641. And thus was born Madras 641. The label is now the partners' full time enterprise and is a business dedicated to making fashion personal. Every design in each Collection brings elements inspired by each of these women's differences, joys, passions, and cultures. M641 is a true blend of fashion and friendship.
Fire and stab proof wear by Agresearch
A revolutionary new wearable fabric which redefines the term tough has been developed by AgResearch.
The stab and flame-resistant fabric is made from knitted Vectran - a non-cut, ultra-high strength liquid crystal polymer - with short wool fibre packed into the outer surface. Its flame-resistant properties will be tested to the full on Monday, when a blowtorch will be applied to a vest made of the fabric while being worn by a model. The fabric will resist puncture or knife penetration, is lightweight, comfortable to wear, and has the dual benefits of the breathability and comfort of wool as well as the puncture resistance of the Vectran component. The wool component was naturally flame-resistant and any charring would be contained by the Vectran, giving the wearer "unparalleled protection" against flames. The fabric looked like a "normal" Swanndri-type wool, but had the super-tough hidden layer of Vectran inside.
Indigo dye
Written By Views maker on September 09, 2008 | 9/09/2008
A variety of plants have provided indigo throughout history, but most natural indigo is obtained from those in the genus Indigofera, which are native to the tropics. In temperate climates indigo can also be obtained from woad (Isatis tinctoria) and dyer's knotweed (Polygonum tinctorum), although the Indigofera species yield more dye. The primary commercial indigo species in Asia was true indigo (Indigofera tinctoria, also known as Indigofera sumatrana). In Central and South America the two species Indigofera suffruticosa (Anil) and Indigofera arrecta (Natal indigo) were the most important. In colonial North America there were three commercially important species: the native Indigofera caroliniana, and the introduced Indigofera tinctoria and Indigofera suffruticosa. Dye was obtained from the processing of the plant's leaves. These were soaked in water and fermented in order to convert the glycoside indican naturally present in the plant to the blue dye indigotin. The precipitate from the fermented leaf solution was mixed with a strong base such as lye, pressed into cakes, dried, and powdered. The powder was then mixed with various other substances to produce different shades of blue and purple. Natural indigo was the only source of the dye until July 1897. Within a short time, however, synthetic indigo almost completely superseded natural indigo, and today nearly all indigo produced is synthetic.
Knit-tech 2009, Knitting Technology fair, Tirupur
Knit tech is very successful fair that is held once in year in Tirupur. In this fair one can find all latest developments in Knitting, embroidery, dyeing, printing ,sewing machines etc.. 2009 edition will take place from FEB 20-23. for more information pls visit HI Tech trade fair web site
Yarn Specifications
Written By Views maker on September 04, 2008 | 9/04/2008
Yarn quality is determined by its parameter, below is yarn parameter with specification of a 100% Cotton yarn for Knitting,
| COUNT | 16/1 CH | 20/1 CH | 24/1 CH | 26/1 CH | 30/1 CH | 32/1 CH |
| AVG. COUNT | 16.1 | 20.1 | 24.1 | 26.1 | 30.1 | 32.1 |
| COUNT CV% | <1.5 | <1.5 | <1.5 | <1.5 | <1.5 | <1.5 |
| CSP | 2400 | 2400 | 2400 | 2400 | 2400 | 2400 |
| CSP CV% | <4.0 | <4.0 | <4.0 | <4.0 | <4.0 | <4.0 |
| U% | 8.2 | 8.5 | 8.8 | 9 | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| THIN/KM (-50%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| THICK/KM (+50%) | 8 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 15 |
| NEPS/KM (+200%) | 18 | 20 | 22 | 38 | 56 | 58 |
| TOTAL IMP./KM | 26 | 30 | 35 | 50 | 75 | 73 |
| HAIRINESS | <7.0 | <7.0 | <7.0 | <7.0 | <7.0 | <7.0 |
| T.M. | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| TPI | 14.5 | 16.1 | 17.65 | 18.35 | 19.72 | 20.36 |
| TPI CV% | <5.0 | <5.0 | <5.0 | <5.0 | <5.0 | <5.0 |
| COUNT | 34/1 CH | 36/1 CH | 40/1 CH | 50/1 CH | 56/1 CH | 60/1 CH |
| AVG. COUNT | 34.1 | 36.1 | 40.1 | 50.1 | 56.1 | 60.1 |
| COUNT CV% | <1.5 | <1.5 | <1.5 | <1.5 | <1.5 | <1.5 |
| CSP | 2400 | 2400 | 2500 | 2500 | 2500 | 2500 |
| CSP CV% | <4.0 | <4.0 | <4.0 | <4.0 | <4.0 | <4.0 |
| U% | 9.6 | 10.1 | 10.4 | 11.1 | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| THIN/KM (-50%) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 15 | 18 |
| THICK/KM (+50%) | 17 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 55 | 60 |
| NEPS/KM (+200%) | 62 | 68 | 60 | 75 | 90 | 120 |
| TOTAL IMP./KM | 79 | 84 | 92 | 125 | 160 | 198 |
| HAIRINESS | <7.0 | <7.0 | <7.0 | <7.0 | <7.0 | <7.0 |
| T.M. | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| TPI | 21 | 21.6 | 22.75 | 25.45 | 26.93 | 27.88 |
| TPI CV% | <5.0 | <5.0 | <5.0 | <5.0 | <5.0 | <5.0 |
For full list of yarn parameters CLICK HERE
Revised Duty Drawback For Textile sector
Below are the revised duty drawback which has caused a big concern for the Indian Textile industry.
(i) Textiles and Textile Articles (Chapters 50-63)
a)
Silk: In the case of silk, the
drawback rate for higher quality silk fabrics has been decreased from 10.8% with
a drawback cap of Rs. 325/kg to 9.8% with a drawback cap of Rs.295/kg. The rate
for fabrics of noil silk has also been revised downwards.
b)
Wool: In the case of wool tops,
woollen yarn and fabrics the drawback rates have been decreased by 18% - 21%
approximately. The caps have also been revised downwards.
c)
Cotton Yarn and Fabrics: The earlier
drawback rate for grey cotton yarn of less than 60 counts was 6% (grey) / 7.1%
(dyed). The rate for cotton yarn of 60 counts and more was 9.5% (grey) /
10.6% (dyed). The new rate now is 4% for cotton yarn (grey) and 5% for cotton
yarn (dyed) irrespective of the counts of the yarn.
As for cotton fabrics, the new rate is 4.6% (grey) / 5.5% (dyed) with a
drawback cap of Rs.14per kg (grey) / Rs.20per kg (dyed).
The new drawback rate
for lungies and Real Madras Handkerchiefs is 5.5% with a cap of Rs.20/kg, the
same as applicable for dyed fabrics.
In the case of denim fabrics the new rate is 5.7% with a
cap of Rs.21.5/kg as against the earlier rate of 8.5% with a cap of Rs.32/kg.
d)
Man-made Filaments and Man-made Staple
Fibres: In the case of synthetic / artificial filament yarn (Chapter 54),
only customs component of Drawback rates has been prescribed. The drawback rate
for Synthetic Filament Yarn now is 2.2%
(grey) / 2.6% (dyed) and for
artificial filament yarn 2.1% (grey) / 2.5% (dyed) as against the earlier
customs rate of 3% (grey) / 3.5% (dyed) for both types of filament yarn. In the
case of woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, the new drawback rate is 8.4%
(grey) / 9.4% (dyed). Insofar as synthetic / artificial fibres (Chapter 55) are
concerned, again only the customs component of drawback rates has been fixed.
The new drawback rate is 2.4% for synthetic staple fibres and 2% for artificial
staple fibres. In the case of yarn of synthetic staple fibres, the rates fixed
are 10.2% (grey) and 12.1% (dyed). In case of woven fabrics of synthetic staple
fibres and/ or man-made filament yarn falling under drawback schedule tariff
item 5515 the new rates are 9.2% (grey)/10.3%(dyed).
e)
Carpets and Floor Coverings: The new
drawback rate for hand knotted woolen carpets is 11% with a cap of Rs.616 per
sqm. as against the earlier rate of 13.3% with a cap of Rs.745 per sqm. For silk
carpets, the new drawback rate is 14.5% with a cap of Rs.2573 per sqm. as
against the earlier rate of 17.5% with a cap of Rs.3105 per sqm. The drawback
rate on cotton durries is fixed at 10.5% with a cap of Rs.29/kg as against the
earlier rate of 11.5% with a cap of Rs.32/kg.
f)
Ready Made Garments: In the ready
made garment sector, the new drawback rate for knitted blouses/shirts/tops of
cotton is 8.8% with a cap of Rs.42 per piece as against the earlier rate of 11%
with a cap of Rs.53 per piece. The new rate for knitted blouses/shirts/tops of
man-made fibre is 10.5% with a cap of Rs.44 per piece as against the earlier
rate of 11.5% with a cap of Rs.48 per piece. For knitted blouses/shirts/tops of
cotton and man made fibre blend, the new drawback rate is 9.8% with a cap of
Rs.44 per piece as against the earlier rate of 11.2% with a cap of Rs.50 per
piece. The drawback rates on woven garments have been revised accordingly. As
for ready made garments made up of silk and wool, the rate provided is 8.8% with
varying caps.
g)
Made Ups: In the made up category,
the new drawback rate for bed linen, table linen, toilet linen, kitchen linen
and curtains of cotton is 8.2% with a cap of Rs.99 per kg as against the earlier
rate of 10.1% with a cap of Rs.122
per kg. The new drawback rates are fixed at 9.5% on made-ups of manmade fibres
and 8.8% on made-ups of silk/wool as against earlier rates of 10.4% and 9.8%.
ii) Leather and Leather Articles (Chapters 41-42 & 64)
a)
The new
drawback rate for finished leather is 6.3% with a cap of Rs.6.7 per sq.ft. as
against the earlier rate of 7.5%
with a cap of Rs.8 per sq.ft. Likewise, the new drawback rate for leather
footwear for adults is 10.5% with a cap of Rs.96 / 142 per pair as against the
earlier rate of 11.5% with a cap of Rs.105/155 per pair. In the case of leather
apparel the rate provided is 9.9% with a cap of
Rs.575
per piece as against the earlier rate of 11.4% with a cap of Rs.650 per piece.
The drawback rates on other leather items viz. suit cases, handbags and gloves
have also been revised downwards.
b)
The new
drawback rate for saddlery and harness made of leather is 9%. The corresponding
rate for saddlery and harness made of non-leather is 8.6%. A new entry has been
incorporated to include parts/components of harness and saddlery made of leather
or non leather including textiles or synthetic materials with a rate of 8.6%
with a cap of Rs.90 per pc.
