Export

Pakistan’s Textile And Apparel Exports Rise Nearly 13% In August

Textile Insights October 9, 2024

According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), textile and apparel exports grew by nearly 13% in August, reaching a value of $1.64 billion, up from $1.45 billion in the same month last year. This marks a significant rebound from July’s 3.1% decline and a year-on-year drop of 0.93%

Industry

Vietnam’s Textile Workers Earn Higher Wages Than Global Average

Textile Insights October 9, 2024

According to a VNDirect Securities report, Vietnam’s textile and apparel industry is making strides towards sustainable development as consumer demand for eco-friendly products rises. Companies are focusing on green production processes by using recycled fabrics, green materials, renewable energy and wastewater treatment. Global fashion brands are increasingly prioritizing

Sustainability

Evoralis Secures £2.5M Seed Funding To Transform Textile Recycling

Textile Insights October 9, 2024

Evoralis, a pioneering company specializing in the discovery and development of plastic-depolymerizing enzymes, has successfully raised £2.5 million in a seed funding round. This investment marks a significant milestone in Evoralis’ mission to revolutionize the recycling landscape for textiles and other plastics. The funding round was led by LIFTT S.p.A, with

Sustainability

California Passes First Textile Recycling Law In US

Textile Insights October 9, 2024

On September 28, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB707, the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, into law. This is the first extended producer responsibility (EPR) law for textiles in the United States. The new law requires producers of household textiles—such as clothing, footwear and hospitality items—to fund and manage a statewide programme for […]

Cotton

Haelixa Partners With OVS To Enhance Traceability Of Italian Cotton

Textile Insights October 9, 2024

Haelixa has renewed its partnership with Italian fashion brand OVS for the second consecutive year, aiming to mark and trace cotton grown in Italy to ensure trust throughout the supply chain. Haelixa has integrated its DNA markers into OVS’s existing cotton operations. The cotton, sourced from Italian farms, is marked with DNA markers at the […]

Special Report

Study Finds Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Clothing From 13 Countries

Textile Insights October 9, 2024

An international study by IPEN and Arnika has uncovered alarming levels of toxic chemicals, known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), in clothing sold across 13 countries, including children’s jackets. These chemicals, often referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their resistance to breakdown in the environment, were found in 63.8% of the

Machinery

Industry 5.0: The Future Of Manufacturing With Color Service

Textile Insights October 9, 2024

The future of manufacturing is not just about automation anymore; it is about integrating smart, human-centric systems that revolutionize production. Industry 5.0 is here, and those who are not ready for this shift are already lagging behind. Enter Color Service, a partner that not only understands the demands of this new era but also offers […]

Tete-A-Tete

From Local To Global: LRT’s 50-Year Milestone Of Growth!

Textile Insights October 9, 2024

In most of the countries where LRT operates, the company holds either number one or number two market position, informs Jagan Mohan Balaji in an exclusive chat with Textile Insights Associate Editor, Henry Dsouza. What are the major milestones LRT has achieved in its 50-year journey, and how has the company diversified its business over […]

Special Report

Buyer’s Remorse: Don’t Have It, Nor Give It To Others!

Textile Insights October 9, 2024

Those who proactively address and learn from buyer’s remorse foster a loyal customer base and a strong, positive brand reputation and also won’t have buyer’s remorse themselves as buyers, writes Murugan S. “I don’t want to continue doing business with that mill!” Mr. X exclaimed; his face flushed with frustration. He was the head of […]

Fabric

India Expands Import Regulations On Synthetic Knitted Fabrics

Textile Insights October 2, 2024

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry of India has announced significant updates to import regulations concerning synthetic knitted fabrics. As per the notification dated 1st October 2024, the government has extended and expanded the Minimum Import Price (MIP) and imposed new restrictions on several fabric categories. One of the key changes is the extension of […]