Export

US Trade Bodies Oppose Tariff Hike In Apparel Imports

Textile Insights April 29, 2024

Four US retail and fashion bodies are opposing a proposal to hike tariffs on apparel imported from various Asian countries, since the end consumers will have to bear the brunt of resultant hike in clothing prices. These four trade bodies include the American Apparel and Footwear Association,

Cotton

Organic & Regenerative Cotton Farming In Egypt Reports Progress

Textile Insights April 29, 2024

Performance fabric manufacturer Ventile has made further progress in an ongoing joint venture that supports organic and regenerative cotton farming in Egypt. Efforts of Ventile and Egyptian Biodynamic Association (EBDA) to create a chemical-free soil environment at two farms located in the Nile Delta region of Egypt have been a success. They said that independent […]

Cotton

Indian Cotton Exports Soar 137% Between October & March

Textile Insights April 27, 2024

India’s cotton exports during the October-March period of the 2023-24 season have soared significantly by 137 percent to 18 lakh bales as against just 7.59 lakh bales in the similar six-month period last season. This was informed by the Cotton Association of India (CAI) in its latest estimates report. India’s cotton exports for the 2022-23 […]

Industry

$11mn Deal With US To Bolster Kenyan Textile & Apparel Sector

Textile Insights April 27, 2024

Kenya has signed an $11 million deal with the United States facilitated by USAID to boost its textile and apparel exports, Kenyan President William Ruto announced. According to the President, the investment would expand the country’s fashion industry, grow its apparel manufacturing base and introduce new vertical integration capabilities to the textile sector. “40,000

Fibre

Lenzing Will Present Young Scientist Award At Dornbin GFC

Textile Insights April 27, 2024

Supplier of regenerated cellulose fibres, Lenzing will present the Lenzing Young Scientist Award at the Dornbin Global Fiber Congress (GFC) which will be held from September 11-13, 2024. The award will be given to bachelor and master students who are working on innovative solutions to resolve ecological challenges in the fibre and textile industry. “The […]

Fabric

RIL Organises R|Elan ‘Fabric Innovation Meet’ In Bhiwandi

Textile Insights April 27, 2024

Reliance Industries’ fabric brand, R|Elan recently hosted its ‘Fabric Innovation Meet’ in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, which was attended by over 100 fabric manufacturers, designers, and trade dignitaries. The highlight of this collaboration was the unveiling of R|Elan fabric innovations, meticulously crafted to meet the dynamic needs of today’s consumers. “Featuring a

Economy

Visitor Numbers Increase 29% At Techtextil And Texprocess

Textile Insights April 27, 2024

The recently concluded Techtextil and Texprocess witnessed visits from 38,000 buyers from 102 countries, up 29 percent over the previous edition. The two exhibitions also saw participation of 1,700 exhibitors from 53 countries and the density of forward-looking textile solutions that are transforming the industry was particularly noticeable. “The top visitor nations were

Event

CITI Team Visits Techtextil To Promote Ties With Switzerland

Textile Insights April 27, 2024

A CEO delegation from the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) visited Techtextil 2024 to promote business opportunities with Switzerland arising from the recently signed EFTA agreement. India had recently signed a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries, which includes Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway,

Industry

China Shows Interest in Setting up $300mn Egypt Textile City

Textile Insights April 26, 2024

A delegation made up of representatives from the Chinese textile and apparel industry has expressed interest in establishing a vertically integrated textile city in Egypt at an investment of US $300 million. This announcement came after a meeting between Chairman of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, Hossam Heiba, and Chairman of the […]

Cotton

India To Launch Revamped Cotton Technology Mission

Textile Insights April 26, 2024

The Union Textiles Ministry is gearing up to launch a revamped Cotton Technology Mission aimed at improving the quality and output of India’s cotton by adopting best practices. “The goal is to position India as a prime destination for textile sourcing and foreign investment,” two people aware of the matter said. “This mission is designed […]