Industry

China’s Cotton Textile Prosperity Index Hikes Slightly In Nov

Textile Insights December 23, 2023

In November, China’s cotton textile prosperity index witnessed a slight rise of 0.3 percent over October and stood at 49 percent. The seven sub-indexes that make up the China Cotton Textile Prosperity Index are all below the critical point of 50. Within the sub-indexes the raw material

Export

Bangladesh Plans To Expand Wool Garment Exports 10 Times

Textile Insights December 22, 2023

The Bangladesh garment export industry aims to expand its woollen garment exports in the next five years and propel them by 10 times from the current US $100 million. This development comes in the background of Australia, the world’s biggest wool producer, is targeting Bangladesh as an alternative to China for its wool processing. “Bangladesh […]

Export

Uzbekistan Textile Exports Slip 3.3% Between Jan & Nov

Textile Insights December 22, 2023

In the first eleven months of 2023, Uzbekistan’s textile exports slipped 3.3 percent year on year to US $2.8 billion, the Uzbekistan statistics agency reported. Exports of yarn accounted for 40.7 percent of all textile exports in the period between January and November and in total the country shipped 626 types of finished textile products […]

Dyes & Chemicals

Americhem Unveils Peppermint Oil Based Odour Control Treatment

Textile Insights December 22, 2023

Manufacturer of polymer solutions Americhem, has launched a new antimicrobial and odour control treatment for textiles named Nshield, which features peppermint oil as its active component. Traditionally, peppermint oil has been used for its therapeutic benefits, and recent studies indicate its potential in providing antibacterial properties and odour neutralisation in

Cotton

CAI Reduces India’s Cotton Output Forecast By 8% For 2023-24

Textile Insights December 22, 2023

Cotton production in India may drop by around 8 percent over the previous season to 294.10 lakh bales of 170 kg each in the 2023-24 season, due to lower yields in most cotton growing regions. This was informed by the Cotton Association of India (CAI) in its December cotton estimates report released this week. The […]

Export

India Arrests Downslide In November Garment Exports

Textile Insights December 22, 2023

After a long period of decline due to various global challenges, Indian garment exports increased 11.7 percent, from a year ago month to US $1.2 billion in November 2023. “Exports of garments from India have witnessed a rough patch in the past few months,” Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) Chairman Naren Goenka informed. “This was […]

Fibre

Lenzing Organises Conclave In Textile Hub Of Ahmedabad

Textile Insights December 22, 2023

The Lenzing Group, a producer of cellulose fibres organised the ‘The Lenzing Conclave’ in Ahmedabad to exchange ideas on new developments and future opportunities with sustainable textiles. Renowned as a significant textile base with leading fabric mills and traders, Ahmedabad has been a stronghold for Lenzing fibres, extensively utilised across various applications for

Machinery

Zimmer Austria & A.T.E. Enroll Technicians In Training Programs

Textile Insights December 21, 2023

Zimmer Austria Digital Printing Systems and A.T.E. Enterprises have taken an initiative to enroll their service technicians in comprehensive training programs. “This initiative demonstrates a proactive approach to staying ahead in the industry,” the Austrian based company said in a press release. The two technicians, Pralay and Ankur were not only equipped with theoretical

Corporates

Indorama Again Included In DJSI World & DJSI Emerging Markets

Textile Insights December 21, 2023

Indorama Ventures has been selected for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the fifth consecutive year and the Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index (DJSI Emerging Markets) for the seventh year in a row. “The continued inclusion reflects the company’s commitment to sustainability and robust ESG practices,” the Thailand

Industry

CII Again Recognises NITRA Among Top Five Innovative Institutes

Textile Insights December 21, 2023

Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), the biggest Indian trade body has recognised Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA), as one of the top five innovative institutes in India for 2023. Last year too, NITRA was recognised by CII as one of the topmost innovative institutes. Innovation is imbibed in the NITRA culture and the institute […]