In this issue, we share with you detailed research papers from CIRCOT in association with NAIP and CICR, on 'Cotton Value Chain', how following few suggestions given by the team, will reap hugebenefits for the Ginners...! The Textile Committee shared Star Rating of Ginner's and its importance for an acceptance in international market and a doctorate shares with us the functional and technical aspects of apparel. An article from a consultant company also talks about technical textiles