Economy

Karl Mayer’s Groundbreaking Warp Knitting Digital Solution

Textile Insights November 2, 2023

The textile industry stands on the brink of transformation, driven by the fusion of cutting-edge digital technologies with traditional manufacturing practices. Introduction of digital shop floor management and innovative solutions like Digital Production Management (DPM) by KM.ON are reshaping

Industry

Andhra Pradesh Mills Seek Govt Support To Tide Over Crisis

Textile Insights November 2, 2023

The Andhra Pradesh Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has sought the support of the state due to the critical situation facing the textile industry in the state. APTMA cited several challenges, including escalating cotton prices, dwindling yarn prices, surging power charges, and the post-COVID market imbalance all of which have severely impacted the industry’s financial

Export

Indonesia Starts Probe Into Massive Hike In Textile Imports

Textile Insights November 2, 2023

The Indonesian government has started an investigation into various imported textile products in order to safeguard the domestic industry. The Indonesian Trade Safeguard Committee (KPPI), under the Ministry of Trade has initiated the probe after the Indonesian Textile Association (API) raised the issue earlier in the year. The Ministry of Trade took into consideration the

Financial Results

Q2FY’24 Net Profit At Denim Maker Arvind Plunges 36%

Textile Insights November 2, 2023

Net profit at India’s biggest denim fabric manufacturer, Arvind Ltd plunged 36 percent year on year to Rs. 84.02 crore in the second fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2023 The Sanjay Lalbhai led company recorded operational revenue at Rs 1,921.73 crore in the quarter under review, down 11.43 percent as against Rs 2,169.81 crore in […]

Dyes & Chemicals

Archroma Celebrates 100 Years Of Sulfur Dye Innovation

Textile Insights November 2, 2023

Archroma celebrated 100 years of sulfur dye innovation at its manufacturing and research hub in Castellbisbal, near Barcelona in Spain. The milestone was marked at an on-site ceremony attended by more than 250 guests, including officials from the Catalan government, current and former Archroma staff, key customers and others. “Delivering consistent product quality and

Industry

Bangladesh Minister Assures Garment Workers Of Higher Wages

Textile Insights November 1, 2023

The Bangladesh Minister for Labour, Monnujan Sufian assured workers that the minimum wage would be set higher than that proposed by the Minimum Wage Board, following protests by garment sector workers. The Minister said that there will be another meeting of Minimum Wage Board on November 1 in which concerns of all stakeholders will be […]

Dyes & Chemicals

Avient & Coloro Partner On Sustainable Fibre Dope-Dyeing

Textile Insights November 1, 2023

Avient Corporation and Coloro have partnered to supply the global textile industry with top-quality specialised colourants for the dope-dyeing of synthetic fibres and help brands achieve sustainability goals. “Avient products have also recently received the Global Recycle Standard (GRS) and Bluesign System Partner certifications,” the company said in a press release.

Machinery

40 German Textile Machinery Makers Exhibiting At ITMA Asia

Textile Insights November 1, 2023

40 German textile machinery manufacturers and who are also VDMA members will take part at the upcoming ITMA Asia exhibition under the theme of ‘Smart Technologies For Green Textile Production’. The exhibiting VDMA members cover nearly all different machinery chapters with a focus on spinning and manmade fibres, nonwovens, weaving, braiding, knitting, finishing, dyeing and

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

NavyasaByLiva Launches ‘The Garden Of Eden’ AW’23 Collection

Textile Insights November 1, 2023

NavyasaByLiva, a saree and womenwear brand has unveiled its AW’23 collection named ‘The Garden of Eden’. “The collection is designed to cater to the modern woman, offering a mesmerising blend of ethereal prints and chic designs that weave a vibrant and colorful story,” Birla Cellulose said in a press release. “NavyasaByLiva focuses on creating effortlessly […]

Cotton

India To Witness Lowest Cotton Production In 15 Years

Textile Insights November 1, 2023

In its first estimate of cotton crop output for the 2023-24 season, which began in October, the Cotton Association of India (CAI) has pegged it at 29.5 million bales of 170 kg each, the lowest in 15 years. These estimates are below that of the Indian agriculture ministry’s estimate of 31.6 million bales and also […]