Machinery

Sustainability Meets Efficiency: Transforming Textile Warehousing With Craftsman Automation

Textile Insights December 18, 2024

The increasing need for sustainable and efficient operations has become a top priority for organisations. Adopting sustainable practices—such as implementing circular economy principles, reducing waste, and minimising environmental impact—is not only an ethical responsibility but also a

Corporates

Voltas Subsidiary UMPESL Partners With KPCL To Revolutionize Compressors In The Textile Industry

Textile Insights December 18, 2024

Universal MEP Projects & Engineering Services Limited (UMPESL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Voltas Limited, a TATA Enterprise, and Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Limited (KPCL) have entered into a strategic agreement to deliver world-class, energy-efficient Centrifugal and Screw Compressors to India’s textile industry. Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Limited, a

Event

Breaking Barries In Speed & Efficiency – LMW Seminar At Egypt

Textile Insights December 11, 2024

LMW Fosters Industry Collaboration in Egypt LMW successfully hosted a seminar themed “Breaking Barriers in Speed & Efficiency” at Hotel Conrad, Cairo, Egypt on 3rd Dec 2024, bringing together industry leaders, academic representatives, and professionals from prominent spinning mills. The event showcased LMW’s commitment to driving innovation and fostering

Event

Driving Sustainability: NISTI-IIT Delhi Conference On Textiles

Textile Insights December 10, 2024

The much-anticipated NISTI-IIT Delhi Conference on Sustainability in Textiles is set to take place on 14th December 2024 at IIT Delhi, uniting thought leaders, researchers, and innovators. Organized by NISTI Regd in collaboration with the Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering, IIT Delhi, this flagship event is set to redefine the roadmap for sustainability in […]

Sustainability

Indian T&A Exports To Face New Sustainability-Related Regulatory Challenges In EU & US

Textile Insights December 10, 2024

The Indian T&A sector is expected to encounter multiple sustainability-related regulatory challenges from its major markets like the US and EU in the future. The European Union, for instance, has introduced the `EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles’, which includes Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations that require brands to manage textile

Special Report

AFWA’s 2024 Report Reveals Wages In Asia’s Garment Industry Fall Considerably Short Of Living Wage Benchmarks

Textile Insights December 10, 2024

The Asia Floor Wage Alliance (AFWA) has released its much-anticipated Path to a Living Wage report, which highlights glaring disparities between garment workers’ earnings and the wages required for a dignified standard of living. Covering eight key garment producing nations, the report underscores how poverty level wages continue to trap millions in financial insecurity

Cotton

India’s Cotton Exports Drop By 55% Amid High Domestic Prices

Textile Insights December 10, 2024

India’s raw cotton exports are projected to decline significantly in MY 2024/25, falling by 55% to 1.2 million 480-lb bales, according to FAS Mumbai’s October 2024 report. Domestic lint prices, trading 4% higher than global rates, have made Indian cotton less competitive internationally. Buyers are increasingly opting for finer-quality, machine-picked cotton from

Sustainability

European Cities Lead The Charge Against Fast Fashion With Local Solutions

Textile Insights December 10, 2024

A new report shows that European cities are setting a precedent by acting on fast fashion at the local level—even without strong guidance from governments. The report showcases practical examples where cities have demonstrated solutions to the textile waste crisis and provided guidance to concerned local policymakers. The new report, “Cities and consumption: Local

Sustainability

Textile Industry Tackles Water Crisis With Innovative Technologies

Textile Insights December 10, 2024

The textile industry, one of the most water-intensive sectors globally, consumes approximately 79 billion cubic metres of water annually, posing significant environmental challenges. With rising concerns over water scarcity and pollution, groundbreaking advancements in water-saving technologies are reshaping how fabrics are produced, focusing on sustainability without

Sustainability

Sustainability Report Unveils Roadmap To Promote Circularity In Cambodia’s GFT Sector

Textile Insights December 10, 2024

A comprehensive Sustainability Recommendation Paper (SRP), jointly developed by GIZ Fabric Cambodia and Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), has unveiled a roadmap for promoting textile waste management and recycling in Cambodia’s vital garment, footwear, and travel goods (GFT) sector. The report, supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development