Industry

Climate Change Impacts Cambodian Women Garment Workers

Textile Insights January 6, 2024

A recently released report has found critical links between climate and environment-related impacts and worsening labour conditions in Cambodia’s garment sector. According to a report by NGO-CEDAW, climate change is not a future concern for garment workers, but that is already affecting them,

Product Launch & Innovation

Soft Robotic Apparel Helps Parkinson’s Patients Walk Steadily

Textile Insights January 6, 2024

Researchers at Boston University used wearable soft robotic apparel, which is a series of fabric wraps, cables, actuators, and sensors, to help Parkinson’s patients walk farther and faster. Researchers at the Center for Neurorehabilitation at the university and a hub for Parkinson’s research, hopes this robotic garment may help people with the disease walk more […]

Sustainability

Coimbatore Celebrates Sustainable Fashion With Walkathon

Textile Insights January 6, 2024

Coimbatore is celebrating sustainable fashion with a textile walkathon, Texcitement’ at Race Course in Coimbatore on January 6. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles and Management (SVPISTM) is hosting the walkathon which is also dedicated to celebrating the rich heritage of the Manchester of South India. Over 200 women and children are expected

Industry

Surat Textile Sector Waiting For Power Subsidy Since Five Years

Textile Insights January 6, 2024

The textile industry in Surat, which is India’s biggest have been waiting since five years for the power subsidy promised in the 2019 Gujarat Textile Policy. Over 3,800 applications, approved by the District Industries Centre (DIC) and the Surat District Collector, are lying dormant, waiting for approval from the state government. The deadline for the […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Bestseller Renews Safety Accord In Pakistan & Bangladesh

Textile Insights January 6, 2024

Bestseller, owner of brands like Jack & Jones and Vero Moda has signed the International Accord for Health and Safety in the textile and garment industry in Pakistan and Bangladesh for six more years, the longest till date. The renewed International Accord agreement is a legally binding agreement that promotes and supports the development of […]

Industry

Indian Textile Bodies Seek Financial Support for Industry From Govt

Textile Insights January 6, 2024

Various textile mill associations of India have highlighted the acute financial stress faced by the spinning segment of the textile industry to the Finance Minister. The joint appeal to Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman comes after a significant downturn in the cotton-based spinning sector, exacerbated by Ukraine-Russia conflict and the recent Israel-Hamas war. “The

Economy

Yarn Expo Shenzhen Will Be Organised From June 5-7

Textile Insights January 5, 2024

Messe Frankfurt, the organisers of Yarn Expo Shenzhen will organise this year’s show from June 5–7 2024 at Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center. The new venue in Futian District, where the next edition will be held concurrently with three other textile trade fairs, is expected to attract higher than over 22,000 visits received at previous […]

Export

India’s Textile & Garment Exports Sluggish Despite FTAs

Textile Insights January 5, 2024

India’s exports from labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, garments, gems and jewellery, and leather have been sluggish despite free trade agreements (FTAs). “The rise of efficient suppliers in China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh has contributed to a decline in India’s market share in global trade,” a recent Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) report reveals. The

Fibre

Lenzing Highlights Sustainable Fibres At Jaipur Conclave

Textile Insights January 5, 2024

Cellulose fibre producer Lenzing co-hosted the 15th Lenzing Conclave in Jaipur with the Garment Exporters Association of Rajasthan (GEAR). “This event served as a crucial meeting point for Jaipur’s garment makers, spotlighting the integration of sustainable innovations and practices in the textile sector,” Lenzing said in a press release. Lenzing showcased its

Machinery

Itema To Show Rapier Machine With 3,800mm Width At SITEX

Textile Insights January 5, 2024

Itema, a manufacturer of advanced weaving machines will be exhibiting at SITEX exhibition in Surat, which will be held from January 7-9, 2024 at the Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre. Itema will showcase a Rapier R9500-2 weaving machine which has a weaving width of 3,800 mm and is equipped with a Stäubli LXM 5376 […]