Product Launch & Innovation

Birla Cellulose’s Innovative Product Excel Blends In 100% Cotton Open End Yarn

Textile Insights August 10, 2024

Birla Cellulose, a pioneer in sustainable textile solutions, is revolutionizing the perception of Open End (OE) yarn with its groundbreaking product, Excel. Contrary to the prevailing belief that OE yarn is only suitable for low-end applications using cotton waste, Birla Cellulose has unlocked

Tete-A-Tete

‘In Textile Printing, The Primary Focus Has Now Shifted To Sustainability’

Textile Insights August 10, 2024

All digital machines provide environmental benefits over traditional printing methods as the energy and water consumption is a lot lower, says Shailesh Wani, in conversation with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor at Textile Insights. How has the market for digital textile printing evolved in the past few years, and what are the key drivers behind this […]

Export

Bangladesh Maintains Second Spot In Garment Exports

Textile Insights August 10, 2024

Bangladesh is a major player in the global garment industry and the country has maintained its position as the second largest player in the global garment trade with a 7.4 per cent market share. According to the WTO’s “World Trade Statistics 2023,” released on July 31, Bangladesh’s garment exports totaled $38 billion in 2023. However, […]

Cotton

Bangladesh’s Political Crisis May Impact India’s Cotton Exports

Textile Insights August 10, 2024

Despite the ongoing political turmoil in Bangladesh, the impact on India’s overall trade may be minimal. However, the crisis is expected to significantly affect India’s cotton sector, according to an analysis by Moneycontrol. India exports $2.4 billion worth of cotton to Bangladesh, a country that has rapidly established itself as a global textile hub. Data […]

Industry

Myanmar Garment Factories Face Labour Shortage Amid Surge In Orders

Textile Insights August 10, 2024

Garment factories in Myanmar’s industrial zones are experiencing a surge in orders, but a shortage of local workers is creating job opportunities for job seekers, according to industry sources. “As a garment factory, our order intake is strong. We’ve received numerous orders intended for Bangladesh, amounting to hundreds of thousands. The volume of orders

Industry

Indians ‘Wait & Watch’ Bangladesh’s Textile Market Situation

Textile Insights August 9, 2024

By Avinash Mayekar, MD – Suvin Expo LLP It is better to be cautious than to invest hastily. The recent unexpected political turmoil in Bangladesh has created quite a stir in the Indian textile industry. Many discussions are taking place across various forums about the possible advantages that India might soon benefit from. However, in […]

Industry

Indonesian Textile Industry Facing Crisis Due To Chinese Imports, Says Apsyfi Chairman

Textile Insights August 9, 2024

The Indonesian textile industry is struggling despite strong consumer demand, primarily due to an overwhelming influx of Chinese imports, according to Redma Gita Wirawasta, Chairman of the Indonesian Filament Yarn and Fiber Producers Association (Apsyfi). This situation has led to the closure of numerous local textile companies. Redma criticized the government’s

Textile Print

Epson Transforms Dye-Sublimation Printing With SureColor F9500 & SC-F9500H

Textile Insights August 9, 2024

Global technology titan, Epson, is revolutionizing the dye-sublimation printing landscape with the introduction of two cutting-edge 64-inch models: the SureColor F9500 and SC-F9500H. These state-of-the-art machines, set to replace the SureColor F9400 and SC-F9400H, bring notable advancements in efficiency, user interface and print quality. Revolutionary Design and Enhanced

Cotton

Sportking India Launches ‘San-Vardhan’ To Combat Pink Bollworm

Textile Insights August 9, 2024

Sportking India, a leading textile company, has partnered with ATGC Biotech, Reviving Green Revolution Cell, and Team Athena Pvt Ltd, to launch a pioneering initiative, ‘San-Vardhan’ (Cotton You Can Trust). This initiative aims to address the severe Pink Bollworm (PBW) infestation affecting cotton crops in Northern India. Cotton, a vital commercial crop in India, accounts

Product Launch & Innovation

TrusTrace Unveils Advanced AI-Driven Forced Labour Prevention Solution

Textile Insights August 9, 2024

TrusTrace, a prominent SaaS firm renowned for its leading platform in product traceability and supply chain compliance within the fashion and retail sectors, has launched its enhanced AI-powered Forced Labour Prevention (FLP) Solution. This innovative offering is designed to assist brands in proactively mapping their supply chains, screening for risks and efficiently