Machinery

Epson Launching Hybrid DTG & DTFilm Printer

Textile Insights June 23, 2023

Epson will launch a new hybrid SureColor F2270 for both direct-to-garment (DTG) and direct-to-film (DTFilm) printing, which goes beyond traditional garment printing and transfer to a wider variety of materials, including uniquely shaped items. “The Epson SureColor F2270 is designed to increase

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Large Vietnam Garment Units Accept Smaller Orders To Survive

Textile Insights June 23, 2023

The biggest garment manufacturing factories in Vietnam, who employ thousands of workers each, are accepting orders as small as several hundred units to survive through the tough times, a situation, which they say they have never experienced before. Statistics released by the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) reveal that in the first five months […]

Industry

Uzbek Textile Company Joins ITMF As Corporate Member

Textile Insights June 22, 2023

Uzbekistan based Global Textile, which is a vertically integrated textile company, producing cotton, yarns and dyed knitted fabrics has joined International Textile Machinery Federation (ITMF) as a Corporate Member. Global Textile which started in 2018 has factories located near the largest Uzbekistan transportation hubs of Tashkent and Fergana. “The decision of Global

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Asia’s Biggest Garment Wholesale Market To Get Makeover

Textile Insights June 22, 2023

The Delhi government is all set to beautify the Gandhinagar Market, which is Asia’s largest wholesale garment market and convert it into a ‘Grand Garment Hub’. The redevelopment work will be done at an estimated cost of Rs 150 crore and will be carried out in two phases. According to the Delhi government, due to […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Lululemon Seventh Brand Partner Of Circularity Project

Textile Insights June 22, 2023

US fashion brand Lululemon has now become the seventh external brand partner of Amsterdam-based Fashion for Good’s Sorting for Circularity USA project, which was launched earlier in January 2023. Within its first six months, the project has expanded to cover six key US states including, California, Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, New York and Texas and […]

Cotton

Higher Cotton Output Forecast for Brazil, Pakistan & Australia

Textile Insights June 22, 2023

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has forecast higher cotton production for Brazil, Pakistan, and Australia in cotton year 2023-24. Brazil’s cotton production is projected at 13.25 million bales (1 bale = 480 pounds) for 2023-24, marginally above 2022-23, while area under cultivation forecast remains unchanged. The agency has also projected a slight increase in […]

Machinery

Pacorr Launches Range Of Textile Testing Instruments

Textile Insights June 22, 2023

India based Pacorr Testing Instruments has recently launched a range of textile testing instruments that are designed to meet the testing needs of the textile industry. The range includes Martindale Abrasion Tester, Motorised Wrap Reel, Crockmeter Rubbing Fastness Tester (Motorised), Snap Button Pull Test Machine, Fabric Swatch Cutting Machine, Fabric Inspection Machine,

Tete-A-Tete

Perfect Recycling Machine Offers Longer Length Fibres

Textile Insights June 22, 2023

ITMA 2023 edition is mainly focusing on Sustainability and Circularity, with buyers too showing interest in seeing technologies with a focus on these two features. India based Perfect Engineering anticipating this interest, too promoted its textile waste recycling technology at its stall. “Perfect Engineering has been focusing since the last 15 years on textile waste […]

Product Launch & Innovation

WFX Launches IoT Enabled Textile ERP Solution

Textile Insights June 21, 2023

Gurugram based WFX and a provider of enterprise software solutions for the fashion industry, has recently launched their IoT-enabled Textile ERP Solution. “Designed specifically for the textile industry, this cutting-edge software is set to transform material planning, optimise productivity, and streamline operations for textile companies worldwide,” WFX said in a press

Industry

The Yarn Bazaar raises Rs 150 million in First Funding Round

Textile Insights June 21, 2023

The Yarn Bazaar, an online B2B managed marketplace, providing a one-stop solution for all yarn-related requirements, has raised Rs 150 million in a Pre-Series A Round. The investment was led by the Rajiv Dadlani Group and Equanimity Ventures and also saw participation from reputed Family Offices and HNI investors. The funding will primarily be used […]