Cotton

Better Cotton Network Of Indian Farmers Rises To One Million

Textile Insights September 9, 2023

Better Cotton which recently released its 2023 India Impact Report said the organisation’s network of farmers has expanded from tens of thousands to almost one million. The India Impact Report charts the performance of Indian cotton farmers in the Better Cotton Programme from the 2014-15 season

Corporates

Prashant Celebrates Sale of 1,000 Warping Machines In Surat

Textile Insights September 9, 2023

Ahmedabad based Prashant Group, which offers textile technologies in the segment of weaving preparatory and logistics, organised a ‘Customers Meet’ at Surat to celebrate sales of 1,000 High Speed Sectional Warping Machines in Surat. This customer meet was attended by over 700 entrepreneurs from the Surat textile industry, who have purchased Prashant weaving preparation

Cotton

Ginners Seek Complete Withdrawal Of QCO On Cotton Bales

Textile Insights September 8, 2023

At a cotton ginners association meeting, they demanded complete withdrawal of the Quality Control Order (QCO) notification on cotton bales The Indian Cotton Ginning Traders Association informed that if the notification is implemented, it will gravely impact the industry and if it is not withdrawn completely, they will stop purchase of cotton. The QCO on […]

Fabric

Bangladeshi woven fabric imports drop almost 26%

Textile Insights September 8, 2023

Bangladeshi imports of woven fabrics declined by volume in the first seven months of 2023, due to shortening of garment delivery lead times. Import shipments of woven fabrics by Bangladesh slipped 25.9 percent between January and July 2023, when compared with similar months of the previous year. “Between January and July 2023, woven fabric imports […]

Cotton

Cotton Inc Unveils RESTech Technology For Beddings

Textile Insights September 8, 2023

US based Cotton Incorporated has launched RESTech Cotton technology, a performance sheeting solution that blends cool comfort, exceptional durability, gentle softness, with a focus on sustainability. “By merging innovative design with advanced chemistry, RESTech Cotton technology has taken a significant step forward in cotton bedding,” Cotton Inc said in après release.

Machinery

Imported Shuttleless Looms Receive Customs Duty Exemption

Textile Insights September 8, 2023

The Indian Ministry of Finance via a modified notification has provided custom duty exemption to various varieties of shuttleless weaving looms and their components. The looms which have been granted custom duty exemption include shuttleless rapier looms, shuttleless waterjet looms, and shuttleless airjet looms with specific speed thresholds. Additionally, parts and

Fibre

Birla Cellulose Launches Ecosoft Fibre Made From Bamboo Pulp

Textile Insights September 8, 2023

Birla Cellulose, a producer of sustainably focused cellulose fibres, has launched Birla Viscose Ecosoft, a new variant of viscose, made exclusively from bamboo pulp. “Bamboo is amongst the fastest growing species, with some varieties reaching maturity in 4-6 months. It is widely considered less resource intensive to cultivate versus other natural fibres and hence

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada Wraps Up With 2,000 Buyers

Textile Insights September 6, 2023

The 8th Edition of Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada (ATSC) wrapped up on August 23 in Toronto, with presence over 200 exhibitors from 12 countries and regions. “Over 2,000 visitors too turned up, made up of sourcing professionals, garment brands and retailers, business owners, CEO’s, designers and others,” a ATSC press release said. The Canadian Apparel […]

Home Textiles

Welpsun India Aims To Be Debt-Free In Fiscal 2025-26

Textile Insights September 6, 2023

Welspun India, a major manufacturer and which exports 90 percent of home textiles production, plans to be debt-free by 2025-end and 2026-beginning. This was informed by Dipali Goenka, the Joint Managing Director and CEO of Welspun India, who also informed about the company’s plan to invest Rs 300 crore in various initiatives. “Welspun India is […]

Corporates

Setex Schermuly Sells Majority Stake To Elvaston Capital

Textile Insights September 6, 2023

Setex Schermuly, a supplier of automation and software solutions for the textile finishing industry has sold a majority stake in the company to Elvaston Capital Management GmbH. Private equity partner Elvaston has set up Textile Solutions Holding GmbH, a company which will manage a portfolio of technology companies that ensure seamless integration along the textile […]