The machine functions on a very simple principle. The integument of the coconut fruit, called husk, is manually passed through a conveyer. Spiked pressure plates located inside the machine work on the husk resulting in the separation of the pith from the fibre. Fibre and pith are delivered separately from the respective outlets. Minimal damage […]
The use of aloe vera fibre had proved successful as the weavers were able to weave sarees and shirt material. The Anakaputhur branch of Indian Bank had come forward to fund the weavers. The Department of Industries and Commerce of the State government had evinced keen interest in the project, the weavers told reporters. “With […]
With the technological know-how, they have made 100 percent pure banana fibre sarees and sold hundreds of such sarees in last couple of years. The demand for such saris is increasing and getting a yarn round the year became hiccup to upscale the activities. According to Mr. Sekar, about 500 grams of yawn is required […]
Machines for making long cotton wick are available in the market for industries; however there is no machine available for making round cotton wick for small scale production or for cottage industries. Conventionally, it is being made manually as a household activity by women in rural and urban areas during their spare time to generate […]