Sustainability

Bluesign And SCTI Propel Textile Sustainability With SCI Donation To ZDHC

Textile Insights August 10, 2024

In a landmark move for the textile industry, Bluesign and SCTI have donated the pioneering Sustainable Chemistry Index (SCI) Methodology to ZDHC. This strategic collaboration, announced on June 19, 2024, in Singapore, St. Gallen and Amsterdam, aims to transform chemical management across the

Product Launch & Innovation

PolyU Unveils iActive: The Future Of Sweat-Free Sportswear

Textile Insights August 10, 2024

Sweat-soaked sportswear can become clingy and cumbersome, causing discomfort and potentially impacting performance. In response to this issue, a research team from the School of Fashion and Textiles at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed the iActive sportswear range. This innovative sportswear features a root-like liquid transport system, a skin-like

Tete-A-Tete

‘We Must Use Much Fewer Virgin Resources And Use All Green Energy’

Textile Insights August 10, 2024

To grow as an industry, we need to think about the development of the entire chain – from our raw material sources to finished products, says Anuj Bhagwati Can you share the key milestones and achievements of A.T.E. over the last decade? We have had some key accomplishments in both our established businesses as well […]

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 the true potential of OE yarn, particularly in home textile business and […]

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