Friday, October 29, 2010

Motorcycle Racing Jackets



Motorcycle racing jackets are stylish, classy, and extremely functional. Combining glamour with protection and comfort, such jackets form an essential part of motorcycle racing gear. Today, motorcycle jackets are available in plenty of different sizes, material, styles, and brands.

Some brands which are particularly popular among motorcyclists include Arlen Ness, AXO Gear, First Gear, Icon, Moose, Shift, Alpinestars, and Joe Rocket. Others are Ride Gear, San Diego Leather, Motor Helmets, Motorcycle Superstore, Brockton Cycle Center, Eagle Leather, Jamin Leather, Fox Creek, and Vanson Leathers. All the aforementioned companies offer jackets made up of textiles or leather, in different sizes and types.

Racing jackets have combine comfort with protection for the convenience and safety of the rider. Usually such jackets have CE-rated armor in the shoulder and elbow areas, and other hard-impact places. Padding or foam is also provided for the comfort of the rider. Such jackets also have better fits than other jackets, to enable comfortable sports riding.

Some brands, like First Gear, provide features like 'CE certification'; 'Hypertex, a material used for abrasion prevention'; 'cuff vent system'; 'Kwik- Dry, which makes jacket water-proof and prevents staining or shrinking'; and many other features.

An amazing collection of racing jackets can be found at Motor Helmets. Besides offering nearly all popular brands, it also provides discounts on some products, allowing huge savings on high-quality leather and textile racing jackets. Some popular ones include Joe Rocket 2006 jackets, Alpinestars men's and women's jackets (around $699.95), Icon ($350 - $380), First Gear ($289.95), and many more. Ride Gear also has a number of brands to choose from. It guarantees safe shopping and the best price.

Brockton Cycle Center allows big savings too. Jackets at Alpinestars can be bought for $349.00 instead of the regular price of $379.99. Also, jackets from companies like Kawasaki, Yamaha, and a number of other brands can be found at reduced prices. Motorcycle racing jackets combine comfort and safety. They are required by all racing motorcyclists for comfortable, safe, and abrasion-free rides.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

The Indian textile Industry And Its Scope



The Indian textile industry is as old as the world textile industry. In fact the first known cotton cultivation seems to be from India followed by UK. Bombay or Mumbai as its know today is synonymous with the textile industry in India and also has the soubriquet "Manchester of the East". However more and more textile industry has been push to other states of India particularly Gujarat and Madras which are increasingly gaining the attention of the world textile buyers. Mumbai due to its high urbanization is becoming more of realty market. However I want to add a fact to the above statements is that Mumbai is the commercial capital of India.

Lot of niche markets is opening up in India. One place I recall was quite interesting was the Tirupur Textile Industry based in Madras. The place has become synonymous with the exports of India Knit wear. The industry based here is truly thriving with all the modern equipments and technologies. It is estimated that around 35 countries of the world visit Tirupur every month. Now look at this they deliver samples of custom-made knit wear in about 12 hours and up to half a million pieces within a few days. All for the dedication and hard work of workers as well as exporters whose ultimate goal is to meet the international buyer's requirement sometimes quite unreasonable. Today Tirupur can boast itself being in the elite list of towns with the largest foreign exchanges in India. Super quality brads like Wal-Mart's, JC Penney, Marks and Spencers have shown a keen interest in the Tirupur textile industry consisting of around 7,000 garment units providing employment to more than a billion people.

The world is looking up to the Indian textile industry to deliver its goods using technologies used and developed elsewhere be it the USA or Japan or Hong Kong.
India has an untapped potential to become in the top three list of producers as well as exporters.

Textile portal for the buying and selling of textile products including weekly pricewatch and news.

www.made-from-india.com - Many people are of the opinion that textiles industry products are limited to the clothing they wear, but this is misconception. Take a look inside the air filters used in factories. These machines use fine textile made of satin to trap fine particles of soot & dust so that they cannot escape and pollute the environment. There are many textile manufacturing plants all over India, especially in Gujarat which cater to the requirements of the entire nation and a good volume of their products are exported too.

If this was not enough, there are many cottage industries which are thriving on Textile and Leather Products manufacturers. The products made by these companies are relatively cheap and can be purchased from state run emporiums. There are special markets set up just for textile wholesalers too.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Textile in Style!



The textile industry is on ever-rise with increasing popularity of different types of fabric for all purposes. With increasing fabric demands of people for usage in their daily life, it is very essential for textile industry to update its techniques of fabric creation and style. Be it garment manufacturing or fabric for any other purpose so to say.

Trading of fabric has also taken up in the global market where cloth and readymade garments are imported and exported to various markets according to the demand. Where garment is talked about, each garment manufacturer has to make sure that it creates fabric which is most demanded and make it readily available whether in the local market or international market.

The market today witnesses the use of all kinds of fabrics accordingly. This might be used right from wearing to decorating home and for other purposes. Now days, election canvassing material is also made from fabric which is highly usable and eco-friendly. There is an entire range devoted to creating such material.

Apart from this fabric is also used for making defence material like tents. Here also, certain type of fabric is used and defence supplies are stipulated for certain organization in the industry. The textile industry is booming with every arena of life depending up on it. Ranging from everyday needs such as clothing to making a style statement fabric holds importance.

Fabric has significance right from garments to upholstery and accessories used to rise on the style meter. Products like jute bags have high percentage of customers as it is considered highly stylish by the youth and the old alike.

Apart from all above mentioned things, fabric is also used by the shoe industry. There is an entirely different clientele for cloth shoe and this is considered equally stylish. Also, it is eco-friendly unlike leather shoes. Though the purpose of stepping out on the road is solved by leather shoes and the like, yet shoes made from cloth are just as good and look great too.

Textile industry is an important industry where it has customers spread all over. Right from a common man who needs fabric for daily wear and such common use to those who use it as a luxury in home décor, fabric is something that is extremely important for one and all. Fabric that is handy, easy to use and sits in the style statement is what everybody wants. And the textile industry is rightfully fulfilling this demand of people.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Leather Office Chairs Offer the Ultimate in Luxury



Leather upholstery dates back to the Renaissance age and was especially prevalent in sixteenth and seventeenth century Spain. The artists and skilled craftsmen of the time developed tools for embossing, dying, and tanning raw hides that are still used today. Throughout history, furniture ranging from chairs and couches to headboards have been covered in leather and decorated with metal studs or even nails. Due to the rich history of leather furniture as well as the art of tanning hides, leather furniture has grown to symbolize power, strength, and status within the business world, making leather office chairs quite popular.

How is Leather Made?

The tanning process developed in the late sixteenth century took nearly a year to complete from start to finish. Animal hides were first coated in oil and grease, then scraped down to just the tough hide before being subjected to repeated pummeling in order to soften the hide. Stomping on the hide with bare feet was the most common approach for leather softening. Leather from cattle and oxen was more common back then due to the availability of the animals as well as the resulting strength of the leather. As time progressed, goat leather was used for more delicate applications.

Leather Furniture

The major benefits of using leather as a textile in furniture are that the natural product is extremely durable, properly cared for leather is soft and comfortable, and finally, leather upholstery is linked to the wealthy and powerful upper class. The earliest leather furniture was very traditional in style and large in size. The pieces were expensive and therefore owned only by the richest families and individuals. Bold or strong dye colors were very popular, including rich burgundy, rust, navy, and berry. The glazing process used created a smooth, shiny finish on the leather, which is characteristic of most antique pieces on the market today. Even some of the modern designs for leather office chairs utilize these rich colors, bringing a real sense of establishment and success into the office.

Modern leather upholstery utilizes lighter neutral colors like white, ivory, and natural wood shades. We also see softer more pliable leathers being used almost like fabric, allowing for a wider variety of design options including draping and pleating. The subtle matte finish maintains the integrity of the leather while giving a more casual or relaxed look to the furniture itself. While this more modern take on leather office chairs doesn't make as bold a statement as the traditional style, the thinner material and softer framing is compatible with current advances in ergonomic design, making the chairs themselves very comfortable and easy to use.

Leather in the Workplace

Given the comfort and high quality of leather upholstery, it is no surprise that many businesses and firms choose leather office chairs. Furthering the association of these chairs with power and status, you are most likely to find them behind the desks of executives and upper level employees. Leather office chairs are a great addition to a formal conference room, where they provide employees and guests with an extra taste of luxury.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Leather and Textile Jackets - Which One to Choose



With the summer coming up, leather versus textile is on a lot of motorcyclists minds. It might be a hard decision so I've put together a list of a few things you need to consider before buying yours. I'm leaving the looks out of this review since that's a personal decision.

So let's dig in it!

  1. Protection. Leather is a lot better when it comes to protection. First of all, when in contact with the asphalt, leather will slide smoothly, or as smoothly as possible, across the surface. This is a good thing, because when you're sliding at 50 mph after a spill, you want to slide instead of bumping. Secondly, the tear resistance of leather is way better than textiles. This has been tested in hundreds of tests and while textile has been catching up with leather with advanced materials, it's still not quite the same. Finally, leather jackets usually come with a lot more protection than textile ones but you should check the jackets you're interested in and compare. Overall, leather definitely wins here.
  2. Ventilation. This is very dependent on the actual jacket and it varies a lot. Leather is a very thick material and doesn't really breath all too much as is, but most of the leather jackets out there are well ventilated via perforated leather panels and oftentimes with the big back hump. Breath ability of textile jackets depends on whether it has a Gore-Tex or similar waterproof membrane in it. Jackets with the membrane are much thicker and won't breath as much. So, as I said, this varies a lot depending on the jacket, but if we're looking at a top of the line perforated leather jacket and a top of the line waterproof textile jacket, the leather would win.
  3. Overall comfort. While the leather jackets have improved a lot recently, they're still a bit stiff to wear. Once they break in they will be much more comfortable, so if you're at a motorcycle store trying one on and it feels stiff, you'll have to consider the break in factor too. This is a double-edged sword though, because leather jackets being stiff, they won't flap around like some textile ones do, especially some loose models. This is why a snug fit is important. Textile jackets are still quite a bit more comfortable because they're not as restrictive as the leather ones and are usually much lighter than the leather ones. You'd be surprised at how much some of the thick leather jackets weigh with all the protection! Overall, I find textile jackets more comfortable.
  4. Consider different riding environments! The important thing before buying is to consider your own riding environment. If you have to ride when it's cold outside, say around 50 F, you probably want a textile jacket. Riding in a warmer state, you're probably better off with a well ventilated leather jacket. Does it rain a lot? Waterproof textile. Also, one thing you need to think about is if you're planning to go to the local racetrack for a ride, some of them won't take in people wearing textiles for safety reasons.
To sum it up, there's quite a bit of stuff to consider before making your decision but hopefully this guide shed some light into it!

www.made-from-india.com - Many people are of the opinion that textiles industry products are limited to the clothing they wear, but this is misconception. Take a look inside the air filters used in factories. These machines use fine textile made of satin to trap fine particles of soot & dust so that they cannot escape and pollute the environment. There are many textile manufacturing plants all over India, especially in Gujarat which cater to the requirements of the entire nation and a good volume of their products are exported too.

Monday, October 11, 2010

Fabrics For Every Season



Fashion is an important factor to join your way of dressing up, you always want to have the latest trends and innovations. The clothes you wear, is highly influenced by the seasons, may them be fall-winter or spring-summer. For every season, the designs and trends are in constant change, as well as the predominant colors. Another important segment for the creation of clothes is the type of fabric being used. It won't be the same fabric for summer as it may be for winter. The fabric choice determines how comfortable you will feel. These may be cool fabrics for summer, warmer ones for winter and others like natural fabrics, since some people can be allergic to synthetic fabric in some textiles. Some natural fabrics are Hemp, Ramie and Jute, similar to Linen but go through a different plant process.

In spring-summer, fabrics like cotton, eyelet, tropical wool and linen are the most commonly used for spring dresses as well as shorts or beach wear, these types of fabric soak sweat and allow the air to flow in the clothes for a fresher feeling on hot days. Meanwhile for Fall-Winter fashion, obviously the fabrics are thicker to block the air from the clothes and maintain the skin in a warm temperature, these include, wool, leather, tweed and different types of knits that beat cold and hard winds.

One fabric that never goes out of style and you can wear in any season is the jean. You just have to be aware of the cut, depending on the new trends and tendencies. Jean fabric is not only used in pants anymore, there are also dresses, jumpers, shirts and even handbags. Poplin is also a popular choice for shirts in any occasion; wear a classic white poplin shirt with your summer shorts, as well as underneath your wool coat in winter.

Cotton is the principal, most popular fiber used in the world, so cool, breathable and comfortable we may even ask ourselves, what would we do without cotton? Since cotton wrinkles, polyester was added to give it a nice body for everyday use. The cotton fiber is from the cotton plant's seed pod. Silk is another word for sensual or elegance, associated with wealth, Silk is one of the oldest textile fibers known to man. It has been used by the Chinese since the 27th century BC. Silk absorbs moisture, which makes it wearable for summer and also for winter.

It is always important to be aware of the fact that being authentic and unique is the best part of following season styles. You should always be comfortable with what you wear, never letting go of your customs, in every country the styles are different, and these include colors and fabrics in all seasons for every culture.

You can also contribute to Mother earth by buying sustainable made fabrics, organic cotton is becoming easily available and doesn't leave pesticide residue on your neck. Polar fleece is made from recycled plastic.

If this was not enough, there are many cottage industries which are thriving on Textile and Leather Products manufacturers. The products made by these companies are relatively cheap and can be purchased from state run emporiums. There are special markets set up just for textile wholesalers too.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Home Textile Manufacturers



Home textiles today are fabricated by using variety of fabrics like silk, polyester, silks and many others. In India, there are some renowned home textiles manufacturers who all have also started making related products in natural fabrics. The skilled designers have participated whole heartedly to offer new and exciting looks to the modern and contemporary homes. Home textile manufacturers and designers understand the fact that the advanced and well-furnished homes do not accept the conventional and dull looking textile products. It has analysed that all home textile products are being used in abundance.

Most people spend a great deal of effort to maintain the interior of their houses, sometimes forgetting that the outside is just as important. There are also some personal moments that could also happen just out the door of our house. Nevertheless, home textiles is also a vital part of technical textiles, as it converts house into a home. These textiles are used in home, including bedspreads, pillow covers, Table linen, Assorts Cushions. Today, it has been found that there are many leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter in India who are engaged in making these products. Textile industry are some how similar in some sense, as they have branches in different fields.

As per today's trend, we have realized that business people are getting more and more attracted towards decorating their office space with all those latest and trendy interior materials and fabrics. However, the market today is flooded with both simple as well as designer textiles. Apart from this, they also accompany all the essential information regarding the necessary protection. These are the gentle gifts that every homemaker wishes to bring to his home to make it a better, more comfortable abode.