The sixth edition of “Fibres & Yarns Expo 2011” organised by Tecoya Infotech will be held in Mumbai between April 14 and 16. ‘Fashioning the Future' will be the theme of this year event which is expected to be attended by over 8,000 visitors.

The expo targets to bring different type of fibre and yarn manufacturers on one platform where weavers, knitters and garment brands get an opportunity to have a look at the latest and specialty yarn collections for conversion into innovative fabrics and garments. The exhibition will be inaugurated by Mr V.K. Arora, Chairman, D Décor, the worlds' third largest manufacturers of home textiles.

This year's display will include lycra and silver yarns, soyabean, milk and bamboo fibres (from China), nylon micro fibre, modal and tencel fibres, fire retardant viscose, hi-tech polyester fibres and filaments for functional fabrics, pure silk, linen and jute yarns. The largest collection of fancy yarns for woven and knit wears will also be on display.

Mr Rakesh Sharma, Executive Director, Tecoya Infotech, said the Indian textile industry has tremendous price edge in global market due to low raw material prices. This is one of the reasons that Indian textile and clothing exports have been increasing consistently, he said.

The Indian cotton (S-6) is quoted at Rs 61,000 a candy (of 356 kg) while its equivalent international varieties which are pegged at Rs 69,500. Similarly, viscose staple fibre prices which are quoted at Rs 159 a kg for 1.5 Denier are lower by Rs 8 a kg compared to international prices. The polyester staple fibre (PSF) of 1.3 Denier which is offered at Rs 118.75 a kg is lower by Rs 2-3 a kg compared to the Far Eastern suppliers, said Mr Sharma.

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