Machinery

Spinning Apron & Cots Maker Asteks Eyes Asia & Africa Market

Textile Insights January 3, 2024

Asteks, a manufacturer of high-quality aprons and cots types as well as advanced grinding and automation solutions is focusing on the markets of Asia and Africa. And to do so, the Turkish company participated in ITMA ASIA + CITME in Shanghai and ITME Africa in Kenya. “China is the world’s

Dyes & Chemicals

Silicones Manufacturer Elkem Celebrates 120th Anniversary

Textile Insights January 3, 2024

Elkem celebrated its 120th anniversary on January 2, having grown from being an industrial start-up in 1904, into one of the world’s leading providers of advanced silicon-based materials. Today, the Norway based company has around 7,300 employees all over the world, delivering revenues of NOK 45.9 billion. With more than 550 researchers around the world, […]

Event

Texprocess Exhibition To Be Held From April 23 In Germany

Textile Insights January 3, 2024

The 2024 edition of Texprocess, an exhibition for the textile processing and flexible materials industry will be held from April 23-26 in Germany and will showcase the latest innovations and advancements. Texprocess will witness exhibitors from over 40 countries presenting their latest machinery, equipment, technologies and services as well as IT and logistics solutions.

Industry

Maharashtra To Set Up State Textile Development Corporation

Textile Insights January 3, 2024

The Maharashtra government has decided to set up a new department on the lines of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) to provide a boost to the state’s textile industry. “The department named Maharashtra State Textile Development Corporation (MSTDC) will be set up after the merger of three existing textile corporations of the state,” a government […]

Export

Textile & Clothing Exports From Bangladesh Rise 3.67% In 2023

Textile Insights January 3, 2024

Textile and apparel exports from Bangladesh amounted to US $47.3 billion in 2023, growing by 3.67 percent or $1.68 billion over its previous year. Of these, exports of home textiles stood at $1.09 billion, while those of knitwear and woven clothing exports reached $46.99 billion. “The rise in garment exports was driven by a 7.47 […]

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Loptex Unveils Technology To Reduce Nonwovens Contamination

Textile Insights January 2, 2024

Supplier of textile technologies Loptex, has launched its latest breakthrough in contamination reduction and control for nonwoven lines with its Sorter Easy Link EXA NW and EXA Web NW systems. “Loptex is set to transform the industry’s approach to hygiene and medical product manufacturing,” the Italian company said in a press release. The Sorter Easy […]

Industry

Added Value in Vietnam Textile & Garment Sector Very Low

Textile Insights January 2, 2024

Although Vietnam is a major textiles and garment exporter, the added value in the industry is very low compared to the potential of the industry. Exports of textiles and apparels are expected to reach around US $40.3 billion in 2023 for which, imported raw materials and accessories accounted for nearly 58 percent or $23.2 billion. […]

Industry

Cambodia Hikes Minimum Wage For Textile & Garment Workers

Textile Insights January 2, 2024

Cambodia has increased the minimum wage for its textile and garment industry workers to US $204 per month for regular workers and $202 per month for probationary workers effective from January 1. This decision was made by the National Council on Minimum Wage (NCMW), a tripartite body comprising equal representation of labour unions, employer’s associations, […]

Industry

Closure Notice For 15 Polluting Surat Textile Companies

Textile Insights January 2, 2024

The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) issued closure notices to 15 textile firms on the outskirts of Surat city which include dyeing and printing units. “The units were said to be allegedly discharging untreated wastewater into a creek connected to River Tapi, which is important source of water for residents of Surat city,” Indian Express […]

Industry

Investments In Bangladesh Textile Sector Almost Dry Up In 2023

Textile Insights January 2, 2024

Investments in the Bangladesh textile industry which is worth around $25 billion, almost dried up in 2023 as nor were new textile mills set up nor did any start operations. Only a Narsingdi based spinning mill said it would invest Tk 700 crore to manufacture cotton and MMF yarn, but even that plant will be […]