Greetings from TEXTILE REVIEW and welcome to TEXCELLENCE 2008!

As you may be aware, the conference TEXCELLENCE 2008 is being organized as a part of 2nd anniversary celebrations of the publication TEXTILE REVIEW, in association with ATIRA-AMA Centre for Textiles Studies, Ahmedabad.

We are delighted to have massive participation from almost all the sections of the textile industry including - textile processing industry, equipments and machinery suppliers, technology providers, market research companies, research and development institutions, consultants, academic institutions and a large cross section of professionals from the industry.

First of all, we thank the prime sponsors for this event - Reliance Industries Ltd. We also thank all the supporting organizations - The Textile Association of India, Indian Textile Accessories & Machinery Manufacturers Association and Ahmedabad Textile Processors Association. The event is also supported by wide cross section of sponsors - Jay Chemical Industries Limited, Aarvee Denims & Exports Limited, Himson Engineering, AICO Laboratory India Limited, Alok Industries Limited, Raymond Limited, GHCL, Bharat Vijay Mills, Colourtex, Kunal Organics, etc.

This event will have focus on (i) Home Textile Industry, (ii) Agro and Medical Textiles, (iii) Nonwoven and Specialty Textiles (iv) Automation in Textiles, (v) Achieving Excellence Through Management, (vi) Raw Materials: Textiles Auxiliaries, Chemicals and Dyes (vii) Modern Processing Techniques.

Needless to say, such an event is not possible without wholehearted support and participation from a large number of learned and knowledgeable speakers from not only different corners of the country but also from outside. We are grateful to all the speakers for their valuable time and co-operation by sharing their knowledge and experience.

We hope delegates will immensely benefit from the participation in this two day conference.

This 2nd anniversary special issue will also be circulated to all the subscribers of TEXTILE REVIEW. Besides the presentations and synopsis of the various presentations to be made during the conference, this issue also highlights an in-depth analysis of the Home Textile industry. India, with the advantages of low cost of production, availability of raw material and labour, multi-production centers for vivid home textile products, has the potential and scope for emergence as one of the major players / producers of home textile products in the world. This can be achieved if India could present consumer and pocket-friendly products through research oriented, innovative production techniques, strong logistic systems and quality products. Through this special focus on home textiles by way of articles from more than twelve experts covering all essential issues, readers will certainly feel enlightened.