Fibre

Lenzing Indonesian Unit’s Fibre Bags Ecolabel Certificate

Textile Insights September 22, 2023

The Lenzing Group has received certification from the internationally recognised EU Ecolabel for its cellulose fibres produced at the Indonesian site. “This means that Lenzing fibres produced in the PT. South Pacific Viscose plant meets high environmental standards,” the Austrian company said

Machinery

Karl Mayer Upgrades HKS 3-M ON Tricot Machine With New Features

Textile Insights September 22, 2023

Karl Mayer has upgraded its HKS 3-M ON model of Tricot machine, which has been named HKS 3-M ON PLUS. This upgrade allows net-like fabrics to be produced in a variety of densities and structures. “These fabrics include square marquisettes and shoe fabrics, with both also realisable in coarse gauges,” the German company said in […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Apparel Sector May Get Boost From PM Vishwakarma Yojna

Textile Insights September 21, 2023

The Indian garment sector may get a boost from the recently announced PM Vishwakarma Yojna as it offers several benefits, suitable for specific needs of skilled artisans working in the clothing industry. The Apparel, Made-Ups & Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC) welcomed the Vishwakarma Yojna and called it a momentous step that will bring […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

US Retail Sales Accelerate Driven By Gasoline & Apparel

Textile Insights September 21, 2023

US retail sales in August accelerated much faster than expected, strengthened by strong garment sales and a recovery in gasoline station sales. According to US Census Bureau data, petrol fuel pumps recorded the highest monthly rise in sales among major retail categories growing 5.2 percent month on month. “While sales of apparel and clothing accessories […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Proposal Mooted For Tripartite Committee To Fix Yarn Prices

Textile Insights September 21, 2023

Tiruppur based garment exporters have suggested forming a tripartite committee made up of garment units, yarn mills and the state government to review and fix yarn prices for a three-month period, in a bid to overcome fluctuation of yarn prices. “Unstable cotton yarn prices are derailing deals of many garment units. While cotton prices change […]

Sustainability

Bangladesh Tops List With 202 Green Certified Garment Factories

Textile Insights September 21, 2023

Bangladesh which has 202 green certified garment factories tops the list with the maximum number of green certified apparel factories among all countries in the world Bangladesh is currently the second largest worldwide apparel exporter which totaled $45 billion in the previous fiscal ending June 30, 2023. “Additionally, the South Asian country which has a […]

Event

Dornbirn GFC 2023 Huge Success With 550 Delegates

Textile Insights September 21, 2023

The recently concluded Dornbirn GFC 2023 was a huge success as it saw participation of more than 550 delegates from over 30 countries and included 125 presentations on various topics. The main presentation topics were on fibre innovation, recycling; circular economy, sustainability, nonwovens, technical textiles, sports and apparel were presented. “We see new strategic

Software

Coats Digital’s GSDCost Bags Four Honours At 2023 SaaS Awards

Textile Insights September 20, 2023

Coats Digital’s time-cost benchmarking solution, GSDCost, has been declared a winner in four award categories at this year’s 2023 International SaaS Awards. Coats Digital’s GSDCost solution was awarded the accolades on the basis of its innovative features, seamless integration and ability to significantly revolutionise the fashion industry. The accolades also came for

Machinery

BTMA Member Gives New Lease Of Live To Old Textile Machineries

Textile Insights September 20, 2023

Member companies of the British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) are making a very critical contribution to a more sustainable textile industry, by giving existing machines a much-extended life. According to BTMA, there are an estimated 90,000 jet dyeing machines in operations worldwide and between 60-70 percent are outdated and Adaptive Control Solutions is working to

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

A&E Sewing Threads Bag Gold Level C2C Certified Certificate

Textile Insights September 20, 2023

One of the biggest global sewing thread manufacturers American & Efird (A&E) said its two sustainable cotton thread products have bagged the Gold Level C2C Certified Material Health Certificate. Specially processed under best manufacturing practices, A&E’s new Anecot Plus SPC and Chroma SPC long staple cotton thread products are created with Cradle to Cradle