The people who write Textile School

Ashok Hakoo is a technical textile and management consultant, who undertake projects on mill operational activities and provides solutions to technical and management shop floor problems. He has an extensive business background in international, multi-cultural environments with proven achievements in textile technology and management, operational functional applications, for conventional and technical fabrics. He is currently working with Fabtech Solutions as a textile Consultant.

Aryan Rathore is a fashion technology graduate with a strong foundation in textile and apparel production, spanning both theoretical knowledge and hands-on industry experience. He is driven by a deep commitment to innovation, imagination, and creative problem-solving—qualities that shape his approach to learning and execution. His exposure to the textile value chain includes spinning, weaving, dyeing, finishing, inspection, and quality control, gained through professional training at leading organizations such as OCM Mills and Raymond. His academic journey is complemented by strategic project work in fashion retail and supply chain environments. Aryan is also a published contributor, having authored numerous articles focused on textile processes, apparel manufacturing, and fashion technology—bringing clarity and insight to complex industry topics.

Dr Subrata Das has a graduation degree in Textile Technology from Government College of Engineering and Textile Technology, Serampore, West Bengal, India. He has Masters and a PhD degree from I.I.T., Delhi, India. He has over 32 years of experience in production, quality assurance, technical and social compliance audit and R&D in reputed industries in India and Bangladesh. He has published 70 research papers in peer-reviewed journals and has 62 technical papers in national and international journals. He has written 6 international books on apparel, home textiles, and product safety. He has expertise in ISO/IEC 17025 auditing and is a Technical Expert, GOTS and OCS audit, under NABCB, Govt of India. At present, he is working as a Professor (Fashion Technology), Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, Erode District, Tamil Nadu, India.

A creative, energetic, ambitious person who has a keen interest in fashion, sustainability, cultural craft, and technology. Being a student of the National Institute of fashion technology, Patna, I have hands-on knowledge of production and fabric (worked in Siyaram textile and Raymond's) as well am currently working with Future Group as an Intern buyer and product developer. I am also interested in penning down my thoughts and expressing my views on global scenarios. Have published 11 articles related to my field and interest.

Has written 7 articles for Textile School, on Apparel and Fabric.

PhD Chemistry: University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona Post-Doctoral: University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. Publications: USA and Foreign Patents (26) Journal of Organic Chemistry (2) Research: Polyester Resin Development (45 years) Nanotechnology Research and Development (37 years) Polyester Resins in Warp Sizing (45 years) Marketing: North America South America Southern Africa

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Ms. Monalisa Das did her diploma in Garment Technology from Women’s Polytechnic, Dhenakanal. She pursued her B. Design in NIFD (National Institute of Fashion Design), Bhubaneswar, affiliated to Utkal University of Culture and awarded University gold medal for securing first class first in Bachelor in Fashion Design. Then she pursued her master degree in Textile Design from Utkal University of Culture and awarded University gold medal for securing first class first and along with best post graduate in University. She has more than 10 years of experiences in industrial and academical sector. Now working as a Faculty in School of Fashion Technology , KIIT deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Has written 3 articles for Textile School, on Fashion.

Dr.Babu obtained his B.Tech (Textile Technology) degree in the year 1986 from BIET securing first class with distinction. He pursued his higher studies at Anna University, Chennai and got his M.Tech (Textile technology) postgraduate degree in the year 1991. His urge for research made him pursue his PhD further. He was awarded IIT research fellowship from IIT Delhi in the year 2001. Dr.Babu was awarded the prestigious “Commonwealth Fellowship” by the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the UK in 2014. Under this fellowship, he was invited as a Visiting Professor by the University of Maroua, Cameroon, Central Africa to establish and develop the Department of Textiles. Dr.Babu has published about 85 research papers in various national and international textile and polymer-related research journals. He has also contributed 7 Book Chapters in textbooks published from Wood Head Publishing House, Cambridge, a UK based international publishing house and his textbook entitled Silk – “Processing, Properties and Applications” was published in 2011. The second edition of this book will be published in 2019. He is also recognized as a Technical Referee for 10 international refereed textile/polymer journals. His name has been included in “World’s Who’s Who 2010 Edition”. Apart from his curricular activities, Dr Babu is a Hindustani Classical Vocalist and a graded artist in Light Music Category of All India Radio and Television. International research invitations: - Oxford University (Oxford Biomaterials Ltd.), the UK on Silk Based Biomaterials in the year 2006 - Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong during 2007-2008 on Shape Memory Textiles and Garments Dr Babu is presently working as a Professor and Head of the Department of Textile Technology and Research Centre and Dean (Public and International Affairs). M.Tech., PhD (IITD) Dean (Public Affairs) Davangere 577004, Karnataka, India

Sanjay Chooromoney, apparel professional with 20+ years of experience in Garment Manufacturing, Sourcing and factory management. He has established and managed high performing factories and trading offices in Madagascar, Bangladesh and Mauritius.

Has written 1 article for Textile School, on Apparel.

Stevenson University Fashion Design Program Coordinator (2011-2017) Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) Fashion Design and Merchandising Program Coordinator (1976-2010) MEd from The Johns Hopkins University BFA (Fashion Design) from Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) Sally Di Marco is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) (Bachelor of Fine Art, Fashion Design) and Johns Hopkins University (Masters Degree in Higher Education). She has earned her highly regarded reputation in the fashion industry beginning as the chief assistant to the fashion designer at Glenbrook Coat Company, which was based in Baltimore. At Glenbrook, the fur-lined coat collections for names such as, Chanel, Yves St Laurent, and Dior were created. Within the education system, Sally has served as an instructor, advisor, and executive board member for colleges and universities collecting numerous awards and recognitions for her excellence in teaching. From 1976 until she retired in 2010 she worked at Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) where she was an Associate Professor and the Program Coordinator for the Fashion Design and Merchandising Program. And from 2011-2017 she was an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Fashion Design Program at Stevenson University located in Owings Mills, Maryland. From 2017-2018, she was the Director of Education for the Maryland Fashion Institute (MDfin). As an Adjunct Instructor, Sally has taught in the Textiles and Apparel Program at Delaware State University (DSU), Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), and the University of South West Missouri (Designer-in-Residence). She is also on the Board of Directors of the ManneqART, nonprofit organization. She is the author of the academically acclaimed fashion design textbook "Draping Basics" published by Bloomsbury-Fairchild Books in 2009. An estimated thirty higher education institutions including two top fashion design schools, Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in NYC and Central Saint Martins in England have adopted the textbook.

Goran Dembovski, Radica Nicic, Jovan Stepanovic,Nenad Cirkovic University of Nis Faculty of Technology in Leskovac, Bulevar Oslobodjenja 124, 16000 Leskovac, Serbia - Prof. Dr Vojislav Gligorijevic is a renowned textile educator and professional with years of experience. He has a Doctorate from the University College of Lubljana and has 28+ years of teaching experience in Textile Universities. He is the author of several textile articles on international publications in both English and Serbian. Doctor Textile Technological Sciences from University College of Lubljana Patent holder on (a novelty in the research phase) Russell machines Karl Mayer

Researcher in Fachhochschule Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany Visiting researcher in the field of Photovoltaic fibers in University of Borås Dr Mohammad Hatamvand is an educator and researcher in the field of Textile Technologies. He has completed his Master of Science in Textile Technology Engineering and PhD in Textile Technology Engineering from Yazd University. Mr Mohammad is currently working as a Researcher in Fachhochschule Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany and worked as a Visiting Researcher in the field of Photovoltaic fibers in the University of Borås. He is currently working on designing and fabricating a super flexible textile solar cells as a new generation of solar cells. It could be used as the power harvesting in smart textiles instead of batteries. He has published a number of research papers on international journals on various textile topics. Dr Mohammad Hatamvand is interested in the interdisciplinary fields which are combining Nanoscience, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, and Electronics in Textile Engineering. Master of Science in Textile Technology Engineering from Yazd University

Dr Asim Kumar Roy Choudhury is presently working as principal, KPS Institute of Polytechnic, Belmuri. He retired as Professor and HOD (Textile) from the Government College of Engineering and Textile Technology, Serampore (W.B.), India. He has over 35 years’ experience in textile colouration and finishing in academia and industry, and has written numerous papers in International and national journals. He has written 25 books published by reputed publishers namely Woodhead, Elsevier, CRC Press, Springer, Apple Academic Press etc. He has authored several books on dyeing, finishing, colour measurement. His future projects are Principles of Textile Printing and Flame Retardant Textiles. Retired Professor (Dr.) A. K. Roy Choudhury, Serampore - 712201, Hooghly (W.B.), India

Dr Ruma Chakrabarti is a Fibre Technologist, Research and Development, SQC, Technical and Chemical compliance. Have also been associated with Bahirdar University, Ethiopia as Professor of Textile Chemistry, as well as worked on a project to establish a market base for a Textile auxiliary manufacturing firm.

I had completed my B.Tech (textile chemistry) in 2007, Anna University, Chennai and M.Text (technical textile) in 2011, Shivaji University, Kolhapur. I had worked in various textile industries as a technical service officer, junior scientist officer. Currently, I am working as assistant professor in Textile Chemistry department in DKTE's Textile and Engineering Institute since July 2017.

Has written 1 article for Textile School, on Fabric.

Has written 1 article for Textile School, on Fabric.

Kiera Anne Miller is an eco-conscious blogger who follows a reduced-waste lifestyle. Raised by environmental activist parents, Kiera has learned to grow most of the food she eats, compost daily, and even make some of her clothes.

Has written 1 article for Textile School, on Fiber and Fabric.

My experience with research in textiles has been comprehensive and varied. Apparel, although a basic part of our existence, has not received enough scholarly attention. Capitalism diverted all attention towards the billion-dollar industry called 'fashion' which has been majorly content with producing 'Tees', cheaper than a cup of coffee. The historical, physical, socio-economic, psychological aspects of textiles have long been undermined. Keeping this in view, the focus of my foremost paper, 'Divine Shringars' was on documentation of a Vaishavanite deity's elaborate attire as well as its connections with the weather conditions and prevailing socio-cultural scenarios in the time and geography, the cult was developed. My master's research was focused on the use of vegetable dyes on contemporary fabrics and explore the possibilities of incorporating them into the market structures. The focus of the conceived project was to experimentally establish the design & after-care dependability of vegetable dyes.

Has written 1 article for Textile School, on Fiber and Yarn.

I am from the department of textile manufacturers , government polytechnic, Nagpur. I use to publish article on platforms like textile sphere . I really use to feel happy whenever I share my knowledge with everyone. You can also check one of my article on textile sphere named as " introduction to wool fibre | merino wool fibre. Here you will get to know brief information about textile composites and their manufacturing processes with their advantages and disadvantages.

Has written 1 article for Textile School, on Fashion and Study.

Ankita Kumari is a student of NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology)

i'm ayushi shukla, afashiuon design student. Based in Jaipur the city in Rajasthan(India), I am passionate about art, history culture, fashion, and psychology. My aim in writing is to bring focus on the initiative taken by individuals/society to make the fashion industry better. My writing style is based on facts bringing my perspective as an artist on paper as well as highlighting some debatable subjects.

Naji is the CEO of a start-up and a technology enthusiast with a passion for the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and their applications across various industries. With a keen interest in exploring the intersections of fashion, textiles, and cutting-edge technology, Naji seeks to uncover the transformative potential of AI in reshaping the fashion landscape.

Layman Huang writes for ECOBRIDGE Grounding, a supplier of grounding sheets, fitted sheets, pillowcases, blankets, mats and related textile accessories for wholesale buyers and brands. ECOBRIDGE supports OEM and private-label projects. Buyers can request product specifications, sample information and customization details at https://ecobridgegrounding.com/.