The Experts below are selected from a list of 1029 Experts worldwide ranked by ideXlab platform
Rajbir Singh - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
-
a value chain analysis of the Organic Cotton industry the case of uk retailers and indian suppliers
Ecological Economics, 2010Co-Authors: Alison Rieple, Rajbir SinghAbstract:This paper analyses the different activities within the value chain of Organic Cotton production in India to understand where, and how, value is added at each stage. Transforming a Cotton crop into a textile and then into a final item of clothing involves many stages of processing, using many skills and technologies. We examine the activities and the prices achieved at each stage of this chain, from the farming of the Cotton crop to its eventual sale in clothes' retailers.
Alison Rieple - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
-
a value chain analysis of the Organic Cotton industry the case of uk retailers and indian suppliers
Ecological Economics, 2010Co-Authors: Alison Rieple, Rajbir SinghAbstract:This paper analyses the different activities within the value chain of Organic Cotton production in India to understand where, and how, value is added at each stage. Transforming a Cotton crop into a textile and then into a final item of clothing involves many stages of processing, using many skills and technologies. We examine the activities and the prices achieved at each stage of this chain, from the farming of the Cotton crop to its eventual sale in clothes' retailers.
O. L. Shanmugasundaram - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
-
Development and characterization of Cotton and Organic Cotton gauze fabric coated with biopolymers and antibiotic drugs for wound healing
2012Co-Authors: O. L. ShanmugasundaramAbstract:The present work deals with the development and characterisation of Cotton and Organic Cotton based bandage using 40 s Ne yarn. The physical properties such as areal density, air permeability and stiffness of fabrics have been measured. Chitosan-sodium alginate polymer, calcium-sodium alginate polymer and their mixture have been coated separately on the gauze structure to improve its antibacterial and wound healing property. The drugs such as tetracycline hydrochloride (250 mg), chloramphenicol (250 mg) and rifampin (250 mg) have been immobilized on the polymer coated fabrics to increase the rate of wound healing and antibacterial activity. Further, the antibacterial activity of the drug loaded and polymer coated samples has been evaluated against S.aureus and Proteus bacteria. The results show excellent antibacterial activity.
-
Development and characterization of Cotton, Organic Cotton flat knit fabrics coated with chitosan, sodium alginate, calcium alginate polymers, and antibiotic drugs for wound healing:
Journal of Industrial Textiles, 2011Co-Authors: O. L. Shanmugasundaram, R. V. Mahendra GowdaAbstract:This article deals with development and characterization of Cotton and Organic Cotton flat knit bandages for wound healing. Bioploymers such as chitosan–sodium alginate, sodium–calcium alginate, and their mixtures were coated on the bandage and subjected to Fourier transform–infrared and scanning electron microscope analysis. Bacteria present in infected wound samples were identified using different bio-chemical methods. Three antibiotic drugs were selected based on the antibiotic sensitivity test and incorporated into the polymer-coated samples to improve the antibacterial and wound healing properties. Further, the antibacterial activities of the samples were evaluated against the identified bacteria in the wound for about 4 days. The strongest antibacterial activity was found in chitosan–sodium alginate–calcium alginate coated with chloramphenicol and tetracycline hydrochloride drug-loaded Cotton and Organic Cotton samples. Hence, these bandages are suitable for quick wound healing process.
-
Development and characterization of bamboo and Organic Cotton fibre blended baby diapers
2010Co-Authors: O. L. Shanmugasundaram, R. V. Mahendra GowdaAbstract:This paper reports study on the development and characterization of baby diapers made from four different fibrous compositions, namely pure bamboo, pure Organic Cotton, bamboo/Organic Cotton (70/30), and bamboo/Organic Cotton (50/50). Antibacterial activity tests have been carried out on baby diapers against S aureus and E coli. Superabsorbent polymer sodium polyacrylate has been incorporated into the diapers to enhance their absorption capacity. Various tests such as product density, thickness, absorption capacity, liquid strikethrough, acquisition time under load and diaper rewet under load have been carried out to study the performance of the diapers. It is found that the diaper made from bamboo/Organic Cotton (70/30) exhibits best performance.
Nathan Skuza - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
-
insights into willingness to pay for Organic Cotton apparel
Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management, 2012Co-Authors: Joan Ellis, Vicki A Mccracken, Nathan SkuzaAbstract:Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to determine consumers’ willingness to pay (WTP) for Organic versus conventionally produced Cotton apparel, and to explore the role of purchase behaviors, apparel attributes and consumer beliefs about Organics in purchase decisions.Design/methodology/approach – A 2nd priced auction was used to estimate WTP, along with a follow‐up survey to collect information on participants’ demographics, attitudes and behavior.Findings – On average, participants were willing to pay a 25 percent premium for an Organic Cotton t‐shirt over the visibly similar t‐shirt made from conventionally produced Cotton. Participants who pay for their own clothing or make purchase decisions alone were not willing to pay a premium. Previous history of purchasing Organic foods, perceived product quality, fit and the participant's race were also significant predictors of WTP.Research limitations/implications – A more representative sample and the inclusion of other product categories are necessary to...
Bernard Tychon - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
-
remote sensing enables high discrimination between Organic and non Organic Cotton for Organic Cotton certification in west africa
Agronomy for Sustainable Development, 2015Co-Authors: Antoine Denis, Bernard TychonAbstract:One of the challenges of Organic crop certification is the efficient targeting of the relatively small percentage of risk-sensitive fields that have to be controlled during the regulatory annual in situ inspection. A previous study carried out on wheat and maize in Germany has shown that Organic and non-Organic crops can be efficiently distinguished by remote sensing. That study pointed to the possibility that these techniques could be used for helping Organic crop certification bodies to better target risk-sensitive fields. This study is a first adaptation of that research on Organic Cotton in southwestern Burkina Faso, West Africa. This study assumed that Organic and non-Organic Cotton, primarily because of their different approaches to fertilization and pest control, would result in bio-chemico-physical differences measurable by both in situ and remote sensing indicators. This study included 100 Cotton fields, of which 50 were Organic, 28 conventional, and 22 genetically modified. In situ indicators were derived from chlorophyll content, canopy cover, height, and spatial heterogeneity measurements. Remote sensing spectral and spatial heterogeneity indicators were derived from two SPOT 5 satellite images. Discriminant models were then computed. The results show statistically highly significant differences between Organic and non-Organic Cotton fields for both in situ and satellite indicators, using univariate and multivariate linear models, with up to 86 % discrimination performance. This is the first time that the efficiency of using remote sensing to discriminate between Organic and non-Organic crops is evaluated in a developing country, particularly for Cotton, with good discrimination being achieved. Pending further validation, it therefore seems that remote sensing could be used to enhance Organic Cotton certification in West Africa by enabling more efficient targeting of suspect fields and consequently could contribute to a better development of this sector.
