Export

Pakistan’s Textile Exports Soar 20% In February 2024

Textile Insights March 5, 2024

Pakistan’s textile exports soared 20 percent in February 2024 and amounted to US $1.41 billion compared to $1.18 billion during the same month of earlier year. This is the third consecutive month when textile exports posted a year-on-year increase and the highest year-on-year monthly increase

Sustainability

Bluesign Launches Phase Out Program For Critical Solvents

Textile Insights March 5, 2024

In a bid to enhance environmental performance and ensure consumer safety, Bluesign has launched a comprehensive phase out program for critical solvents. “Since its inception in September 2021, this initiative has gained traction among our system partner manufacturers, aiming to mitigate the adverse effects of hazardous substances,” the company said. Substances such as

Machinery

Mahlo Showing Modular Systems & Latest Solutions At Techtexil

Textile Insights March 5, 2024

Mahlo GmbH a supplier of straightening and control technology will showcase a diverse range of modular systems and pioneering solutions at Techtexil in Hall 12, Stall D55. At Techtextil, the German manufacturer will be demonstrating how the production of technical textiles can be optimised with state-of-the-art weft straighteners and measurement and control technology.

Product Launch & Innovation

Colossustex Unveils 99% Effective Anti-Bacterial Graphene Yarn

Textile Insights March 5, 2024

ColossusTex has launched Graphene yarn, a 99 percent effective anti-bacterial yarn, which inhibits bacterial growth, eliminates odours, and significantly reduces the chance of skin diseases. The incorporation of far-infrared health care technology promotes microcirculation on the body surface, enhances blood circulation, and boosts cellular metabolism. “Additionally, its

Machinery

Oerlikon Manmade Fiber Technicians Install Plants 50% Faster

Textile Insights March 5, 2024

Oerlikon Manmade Fibers technicians have been able to assemble and install a complete meltblown system at a US based BCF manufacturer, 50 percent faster than usual. According to an Oerlikon press release, their technicians assembled the US plant within 10 weeks as against installation times of up to 22 weeks, when installed with locally provided […]

Export

Infusing $18bn To Help Bangla MMF Apparel Exports Touch $42bn

Textile Insights March 4, 2024

The Bangladesh garment industry has the potential to boost its non-cotton or manmade fibre (MMF) apparel exports to US $42 billion by 2032 at an additional investment of $18 billion. This was revealed in a study conducted by the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) done by an Indian research firm Wazir Advisors. The […]

Event

100,000 Trade Visitors Attend Bharat Tex 2024. 63 MoUs Inked

Textile Insights March 4, 2024

Over 100,000 trade visitors attended Bharat Tex 2024 and 63 MoUs were inked in various fields, including entrepreneurship, skilling and sustainability. “The four-day event witnessed an overwhelming response not just from Indian, but also global players, including top brands and retailers,” an official statement said. Over 10,000 artisans, weavers, design and

Industry

Bloomtex Starts Textile Unit In J&K At Investment Of Rs 120cr

Textile Insights March 4, 2024

Bloomtex Industries has started operations of a textile unit in Kathua district in Jammu & Kashmir at an investment of Rs 120 crore, which will create employment for 350 people. The company has acquired 25 acres of land on lease at Bhagthali Industrial Estate in Kathua and has started the first phase of the project. […]

Dyes & Chemicals

CHT Showing Sustainable Textile Technologies At Performance Days

Textile Insights March 4, 2024

CHT, a manufacturer of textile chemistry and dyes will be showcasing its latest sustainable textile technologies at Performance Days Functional Fabric Fair being held in Munich. “During the fair, CHT will be emphasising both dyeing and effect chemicals designed to enhance the performance of textiles,” the German company said in a press release. CHT will […]

Machinery

Pleva Showing Advanced Technologies At Techtextil 2024

Textile Insights March 4, 2024

Manufacturer of sensors and controls for the textile industry, Pleva will showcase advanced technologies for energy-efficiency and sophisticated processes at Techtextil 2024 in hall 12, booth C41. “Making processes more cost-effective, sustainable, transparent, and above all more efficient, is exactly the aim of using sensors and controls at textile processes,” the German