Financial Results

Textile Ministry Drawing Roadmap To Take Industry To The Next Level

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

The Union textile ministry is in the process of creating a comprehensive roadmap which, on the one hand, aims to focus on dealing with a wide range of existing issues hampering the growth and, on the other hand, it looks to chart out an action plan to achieve the targeted growth strategies in a

Industry

Faisalabad’s Power Loom Industry In Crisis Amid Soaring Electricity Bills

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

Faisalabad, Pakistan’s textile hub, is facing a severe crisis as the city’s power loom industry struggles under the weight of exorbitant electricity bills. Rising raw material costs have further compounded the challenges, leaving loom owners unable to sustain their operations and rendering thousands of workers jobless. The once-bustling area of Ghulam Muhammad

Export

Global Bedlinen Exports Decline 10.17% In 2023 Amid Rising Demand For Sustainable Bedlinen

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

The global bedlinen export market represents a significant segment within the textile industry, largely driven by the rising consumer demand for home textiles and interior décor. Over recent years, this market has seen a considerable shift, with an increasing preference for eco-friendly and sustainable products, fueling demand for organic and sustainable bedlinen. As

Product Launch & Innovation

Matter And Paradise Launch World’s First Textile Microfibre Filter

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

British climate tech company Matter and Paradise Textiles, the material science and innovation hub of the Alpine Group, have announced a groundbreaking project to bring Matter’s Regen for Textile Production to market. Regen is the world’s first microfibre filter specifically designed for textile manufacturers, aimed at tackling the critical issue of global microfibre

Industry

Vietnam’s Garment-Textile Industry Sees Surge In FDI Inflows

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

Vietnam has attracted 3,500 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in the garment-textile sector, valued at a combined US$37 billion, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS). The FDI sector plays a pivotal role in the industry’s growth, contributing 65% of total export turnover. VITAS reports a surge in FDI inflows, with numerous global […]

Cotton

Decline In Cotton Sowing In Kharif Season Raises Export Concerns

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

India’s textile industry is grappling with a significant challenge as reduced cotton sowing during the current kharif season raises concerns about meeting the government’s ambitious export targets. As of September 13, cotton sowing has dropped to 11.24 million hectares, down from 12.36 million hectares in the same period last year. This decline raises questions

Sustainability

Reju CEO Patrik Frisk Launches ‘Regeneration Hub Zero’ For Sustainable Textile Production

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

In a significant stride toward sustainable textile manufacturing, Reju CEO Patrik Frisk, who formerly served as CEO of Under Armour, is leading an innovative project called Regeneration Hub Zero. This groundbreaking facility is dedicated to processing discarded textiles into Reju Polyester, a high-quality material that boasts a lower carbon footprint than conventional

Textile Print

DuPont To Showcase PN1000 Ink Series At PRINTING United Expo 2024

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

DuPont is to showcase its PN1000 ink series at the PRINTING United Expo 2024. This recently launched, low-viscosity, water-based pigment inkjet is designed for commercial printing and is formulated with proprietary technology to ensure compatibility with industry-standard drying technologies. The launch coincides with DuPont’s 35th anniversary, highlighting its

Dyes & Chemicals

ESDO & IPEN Study Reveals Toxic PFAS In Dhaka’s Water And Textiles

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

A study released by the Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO) and IPEN highlights alarming levels of toxic PFAS chemicals in surface and tap water samples collected near Dhaka’s textile industry hubs. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, were found in nearly all the samples, with many exceeding regulatory limits proposed in the EU, US […]

Textile Print

Sublimation Printing: The Ultimate Textile Solution For Sports Clubs

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

Sublimation printing has become a favoured textile printing process for sports clubs, offering distinct advantages over traditional methods. But what exactly does sublimation printing entail? The term “sublimation” refers to the direct transition of a substance from a solid to a gaseous state without passing through a liquid phase. In sublimation printing,