One of the most enlightening inventions of the 19th century was photography. This inexpensive method of making portraits allowed us to see all levels of people in society, rather than just the wealthy who could afford to have paintings of their families. Locksmith Blacksmith Furniture Maker Surveyor Coachman Cooper Stonemason Watchmaker Carpenters Butcher Blacksmith Butcher Chimneysweep Miners Peddlar Railroad Designer Scene Painter Shoemaker Sign Painter Teamsters Toleware Painter Blacksmith Butcher Carpenter holding a mallet and chisel Carriage Driver with buggy whip Cook Daguerreotypist Fisherman Indiana Survey Crew Merchant marine sailor Miner with pick and shovel Mule Train Driver with his whip Musician Plasterers 1850 Scientist or Pharmacist Shoe model maker Watchmaker
Introducing the lightweight Mills Tote. The namesake of the place it was made (and the home of Metta Melbourne) Docklands Cotton Mills. Crafted from off-cuts of 100% Japanese Cotton, it's the perfect tote to grab when you're popping out for a coffee or stroll. Features an internal pocket and generous straps. 100% Japanese Cotton Made in Melbourne Hand Wash Tumble or Line Dry One Size Opening 67 Height 42 Width 48 Strap Flat / Full Length 36/72 Pocket 22.5 x 21.5 All measurements are taken flat and in CM (please double for circumference).All garments are made by hand and may vary slightly. We recommend looking at the garment’s measurements in relation to your body, and also in comparison to a similar style of clothing you own. This is a great way to understand the shape and size of a style.
In this week's The Way We Were we look at the history of the cotton industry – which helped turn Manchester into the powerhouse of the Industrial Revolution.
Textiles Minimum wages for Bangladesh cotton textile workers likely soon: BTMA 22 Jan '24 1 min read Pic: Adobe Stock Insights Bangladesh is expected to announce the minimum wage structure for its cotton textile sector within the next fortnight, the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association has said following incidents of labour unrest in some cotton textile mills recently. The wage structure will be immediately implemented following the announcement, along with all arrears. Bangladesh is expected to announce the minimum wage structure for its cotton textile sector within the next fortnight, according to the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA).Incidents of labour unrest in some cotton textile mills demanding a minimum wage structure have been reported recently.Bangladesh is expected to announce the minimum wage structure for its cotton textile sector within the next fortnight, the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association has said following incidents of labour unrest in some cotton textile mills recently. The wage structure will be immediately implemented following the announcement, along with all arrears.The association has already contacted the government's labour and employment secretary Ehsan-E-Elahi and top officials of the Minimum Wage Board, who assured the former about the announcement in near future, BTMA said in a release.The wage structure will be immediately implemented following the announcement, starting from the month prescribed by the government, along with all arrears. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS) More Textiles News - Bangladesh...
Lewis Hine's photographs of young children working in cotton mills and coal mines helped convince US lawmakers in the early 20th century to introduce new regulations.
Women factory workers in a cotton mill in Lancashire, circa 1908.
D 26003. Cotton worker Mrs Bannister carries 14 large bobbins (13 in one arm and 1 in the other hand!) from the "intermediate to the roving frames" at a cotton mill somewhere in Lancashire
Textiles 3 lakh bales of duty-free imported cotton to reach India by mid-June 30 Apr '22 2 min read Pic: Shutterstock Few of India’s large mills have contracted for import of around 3 lakh bales of cotton of 170 kg each which are likely to reach ports in mid-June. These mills had placed orders immediately after the government announced the temporary removal of import duty on cotton in mid-April. The mills have mainly purchased short staple cotton from the US.According to industry sources, few big mills contracted for import of 27.5 mm short staple cotton immediately after the notification. According to market estimates, import deals were finalised at around ₹89,000 per candy of 356 kg each (FOB). Generally, Indian textile industry consumes 28.5 mm medium staple cotton for mostly textile products. Short staple cotton can be used after blending with medium staple cotton.Chetan Bhojani, a cotton trader from Gujarat, told Fibre2Fashion that cotton import is not viable duty higher prices in international markets. However, mills had imported American cotton just to ensure supply in the coming months. “There is no relief for the industry by the removal of import duty of around 11 per cent because cotton is expensive in international markets.”Few of India's large mills have contracted for import of around 3 lakh bales of cotton of 170 kg each which are likely to reach ports in mid-June. These mills had placed orders immediately after the government announced the temporary removal of import duty on cotton in mid-April. The mills have mainly purchased short staple cotton from the US.#Earlier, industry representatives had said that removal of duty in mid-April was a good but delayed decision. Cotton prices would not have shot up to ₹98,000 per candy if duty would have been removed in February. The industry had earlier estimated that there would be import of 40 lakh bales if the duty was removed in February, which could have filled up the shortfall in the domestic market. But now the industry expects the imports to be mere 10-12 lakh bales by September this year.According to market sources, almost three lakh bales of cheaper short staple cotton of the US was imported immediately after the removal of duty. This cotton is expected to reach in two-three months. Therefore, duty free cotton may hit Indian ports by mid-June. Market sources said that very few deals for cotton imports are being finalised due to high prices abroad. Mills are importing cotton in very urgent need just to ensure supply. Weaker demand from weaving and garment industries do not allow spinning mills to increase yarn prices which restricts mills to import expensive cotton. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KUL) More Textiles News - India...
Below are my weekly lessons for weeks 26 - 30 on the Civil War/War Between the States/War of Northern Aggression. My first year teaching I was dying to see other teachers' plan books, but most of them were either blank or didn't seem suitable for our students ("high-risk" with poor reading skills). After teaching American history to 8th graders for a few years, I've developed this webpage in the hopes that it can help first year teachers get an idea of what to do, or help out some experienced t
Textiles New spinning mills to increase supply of coarse yarn in Gujarat 27 Apr '22 2 min read Pic: Shutterstock About two dozen new spinning mills are likely to begin production of yarn in the next one-and-a-half year in the western Indian state of Gujarat. However, due to climatic conditions these mills are likely to produce more of coarse yarn. Once production begins in new mills, supply of cotton yarn will improve, while also increasing competition among the mills.The prices of cotton yarn skyrocketed when economic activities began in September 2020 after a very tough lockdown due to the first wave of COVID-19 in India. The then lucrative yarn prices encouraged spinning mills to increase production capacity and setting up new units. As a result, Gujarat witnessed a trend for setting up new spinning mills.According to industry sources, about two dozen new mills are being set up in Gujarat, some of which have already started production. According to industry sources, all news mills would have started production in the next one-and-a-half year.About two dozen new spinning mills are likely to begin production of yarn in the next one-and-a-half year in the western Indian state of Gujarat. However, due to climatic conditions these mills are likely to produce more of coarse yarn. Once production begins in new mills, supply of cotton yarn will improve, while also increasing competition among the mills.#Currently, about 100 spinning mills are operational in Gujarat. These mills have production capacity of 35 lakh spindles and 70,000 rotors.“After the commissioning of the new mills, the cotton produced in Gujarat will be fully consumed in the state itself. At present, average 100 lakh bales (170 kg per bale) of cotton is produced in Gujarat. Out of this, only 70 lakh bales are consumed by the spinning mills in the state,” Gautam Dhamsania, secretary of Spinners Association, Gujarat (SAG) told Fibre2Fashion.According to Dhamsania, spinning mills in Gujarat produce 20 count to 30 count ring frame yarn, which is used in both weaving and hosiery items. Open End yarn of 6 count to 20 count is also produced by the mills, which is mostly used in weaving products.However, trade sources from Mumbai said that Gujarat’s mills can increase coarse yarn supply of lower count because thinner yarn production will have some limitations due to climatic conditions.Yarn production was highly profitable as cotton prices remained at lower side till mid-2021. However, the recent steep rise in cotton prices worried investors who are setting up new mills in Gujarat. In recent weeks, cotton yarn demand has remained weak from downstream industry which has put pressure on the margins of the spinning mills. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KUL) More Textiles News - India...
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Apparel/Garments BTMA urges Bangladesh govt to cut VAT on buying of textile waste 15 Aug '23 2 min read Pic: Adobe Stock Insights The Bangladesh Textile Mills Association has called for the withdrawal of a two-stage value-added tax on the purchase of textile waste from domestic sources and recycled cotton yarn from the waste. It urged authorities to introduce a new harmonised system code for recycled cotton fibre to avert complexities over VAT and supplementary duty on the products. The Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) recently called for the withdrawal of a two-stage value-added tax (VAT) on the purchase of textile waste from domestic sources and recycled cotton yarn from the waste.In a letter to National Board of Revenue (NBR) chairman Abu Hena Mohammad Rahmatul Muneem, BTMA president Mohammad Ali Khokon urged the board to introduce a new harmonised system (HS) code for recycled cotton fibre to avert complexities over VAT and supplementary duty on the products.He requested the board to take effective measures to stop export of all kinds of garment and textile waste.The Bangladesh Textile Mills Association has called for the withdrawal of a two-stage value-added tax on the purchase of textile waste from domestic sources and recycled cotton yarn from the waste. It urged authorities to introduce a new harmonised system code for recycled cotton fibre to avert complexities over VAT and supplementary duty on the products.Recycling industries now pay 7.5 per cent VAT while purchasing textile waste from domestic vendors and 15 per cent VAT is applicable for selling recycled fibre or cotton produced from that waste to spinning mills.Therefore, there is no incentive for spinning mills to use domestic recycled fibre as they can import virgin cotton free of duty, Khokon said.The country’s readymade garment industry produces around 400,000-500,000 tonnes of waste annually and only 5 per cent is recycled by domestic firms.Virgin cotton imports could be reduced by 30 per cent that could help retain $1 billion annually if the waste generated by export-oriented textile and garment factories could be fully recycled, he noted.Moreover, after the country graduates from the least developed country status in 2023, it will face challenges as higher tariffs would be imposed on garments exported to the European Union, while those produced from recycled fibre would enjoy a 30 per cent duty rebate, making garments from Bangladesh cost-competitive, he added.NBR should exempt the recycled industry in the textile sector from all kinds of duty, he suggested. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS) More Apparel/Garments News - Bangladesh...
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Textiles India's cotton production pegged at 309 lakh bales in current season 20 Mar '24 3 min read Pic: Adobe Stock Insights India's 2023-24 cotton production is estimated at 309.70 lakh bales, with total availability reaching 359 lakh bales due to higher imports. Domestic demand is up, with significant growth in MSME consumption. Ginning mills are operating at full capacity, and despite a decrease in stock duration, the industry maintains robust activity levels. The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has revised its cotton production estimates upwards to 309.70 lakh bales of 170 kg for the current season, 2023-24. Initially, in October 2023, the production was estimated at 294.1 lakh bales. Last year, CAI estimated production at 318 lakh bales, while the Indian Ministry of Agriculture had a slightly lower estimate of 316 lakh bales.Following a meeting of the national crop Committee on Monday, CAI released a statement indicating that the total availability of this natural fibre is projected at 359 lakh bales. This figure includes the balance stock from last season and imports, which is higher than the 355.40 lakh bales available in the 2022-23 season. The opening stock for the current season was 28.90 lakh bales, compared to 24 lakh bales in the previous season. Notably, cotton imports this season have increased to 20.40 lakh bales, up from 12.50 lakh bales last year.India's 2023-24 cotton production is estimated at 309.70 lakh bales, with total availability reaching 359 lakh bales due to higher imports. Domestic demand is up, with significant growth in MSME consumption. Ginning mills are operating at full capacity, and despite a decrease in stock duration, the industry maintains robust activity levels.An analysis of CAI's data shows that total domestic demand has risen to 317 lakh bales, up from 311 lakh bales last year. Non-MSME consumption has decreased to 201 lakh bales from 280 lakh bales last year, while MSME consumption has jumped from 15 lakh bales to 100 lakh bales. Non-textile consumption has remained steady at 16 lakh bales.According to CAI, the surplus cotton is estimated at 42 lakh bales this season, slightly down from 44 lakh bales last year. Cotton exports could increase to 22 lakh bales, up from 15.50 lakh bales last year. However, the closing stock may decrease to 20 lakh bales from 28.90 lakh bales last year.From October 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024, cotton arrivals are estimated at 226.82 lakh bales. In February 2024 alone, 49.67 lakh bales of cotton arrived in the market, with a daily average arrival of 1.71 lakh bales.The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has procured approximately 33 lakh bales up to 29 February this year. Ginning mills in central and north India are operating at full capacity, while those in south India are at 75-80 per cent capacity. Indian spinning mills are running at 90 per cent production capacity. By the end of February 2024, Indian mills had a cotton stock of 42 lakh bales, sufficient for about 45 days of consumption. Due to lower arrivals, mills are expected to have stocks for only 30.35 days in March 2024. CCI, traders, multinational corporations, and ginners have a total stock of 65.23 lakh bales as of February 2024. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KUL) More Textiles News - India...
Textiles | North India's cotton yarn prices climb amid rising cotton costs 29 Jan '24 3 min read Pic: Adobe Stock Insights Cotton yarn prices increased in the Ludhiana and Delhi markets as cotton gained value last week. Spinning mills raised yarn prices but faced difficulties in selling at these higher rates. In Panipat, recycled yarn prices remained steady amid slow demand. North India's cotton prices stabilised after last week's rise, with mills showing slower buying activity.
Textiles Mills shift to recycled polyester fibre in north India; prices go up 13 Jun '22 3 min read Pic: 123rf.com Prices of recycled polyester fibre (PET bottle fibre) increased to ₹102 per kg as more spinning mills shifted to cheaper recycled polyester fibre. However, the prices of recycled yarn in Panipat witnessed downtrend today due to excessive supply and lower demand. Cotton comber also took a dip in prices. But cotton yarn rates remained stable.According to traders, payment crisis is also looming in north India’s cotton yarn market because sluggish demand disrupted payment cycle. The payment crunch is also affecting buying capacity of consumer industries. A Ludhiana-based trader told Fibre2Fashion, “Demand did not see any sign of improvement. Payment situation also tightened due to sluggish demand. Weak demand may persist as large stocks are lying with garment manufacturers.” In Ludhiana, 30 count cotton combed yarn was sold at ₹420-425 per kg (GST inclusive), according to Fibre2Fashion’s market insight tool TexPro. 20 and 25 count combed yarn were traded at ₹410-415 per kg and ₹415-420 per kg respectively. Carded yarn of 30 count was quoted at ₹360-365 per kg.Delhi market also noted stable trend due to slower buying. According to traders, there was limited buying as weaving segment did not expect much demand from garment units. Weaving industry is very cautious for fresh buying. In Delhi, 30 count combed yarn was traded at ₹400-410 per kg (GST extra), 40 count combed at ₹440-455 per kg, 30 count carded at ₹360-365 per kg and 40 count carded at ₹400-405 per kg.Prices of recycled polyester fibre (PET bottle fibre) increased to ₹102 per kg as more spinning mills shifted to cheaper recycled polyester fibre. However, the prices of recycled yarn in Panipat witnessed downtrend today due to excessive supply and lower demand. Cotton comber also took a dip in prices. But cotton yarn rates remained stable.#Panipat market noted downtrend in recycled yarn prices. Poor demand and higher production led to downfall in few varieties of yarn. 20s recycled PC yarn (coloured - high quality) dropped ₹15 per kg, while10s recycled (white) yarn slipped ₹3 per kg. According to a local trader, Preetam Singh Sachdeva, large number of mills have shifted to recycled yarn as they wanted to produce yarn made from cheaper raw material. Therefore, higher supply and poor demand caused for decline in recycled yarn prices. However, better demand for cheaper raw material pushed up upstream product. Recycled polyester fibre (PET bottle fibre) jumped from ₹95 to ₹102 per kg.In Panipat market, 10s recycled yarn (white) was traded at ₹92-105 per kg (excluding GST), 10s recycled yarn (coloured - high quality) at ₹140-145 per kg, 10s recycled yarn (coloured - low quality) at ₹95-105 per kg and 20s recycled high quality PC yarn (coloured) at ₹170-180 per kg. 10s optical yarn was traded at ₹125-130 per kg in the market. Comber came down to 140 per kg after downfall in cotton prices.Meanwhile, cotton prices eased in north India after gains in previous sessions. Cotton arrival was mere 300 bales of 170 kg. However, demand was very week as spinning mills have shifted to polyester yarn to avoid costlier cotton. Cotton was sold at ₹10,400-10,700 per maund of 37.2 kg in Bathinda, ₹9,600-10600 in Hissar, and ₹10,500-10,800 in Sriganganagar market. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KUL) More Textiles News - India...
Wow. I had no idea what life was like for these workers.
