Dyes & Chemicals

Archroma, G-Star Raw & Advance Denim Promote Cleaner Production

Textile Insights April 8, 2024

Archroma has been working with denim brand G-Star Raw and sustainable denim producer Advance Denim to produce denim in authentic blue shades without the aniline impurity carried through from the synthesis of standard synthetic indigo. In traditional denim production, this aniline remains bound

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

EDANA Will Hold Inaugural Innovation Forum From June 4-6

Textile Insights April 8, 2024

EDANA will hold its inaugural Innovation Forum from June 4-6 in Munich during which, it will present three sessions covering innovation in nonwovens applications, technology, and material solutions. Innovation Forum is being organised by merger of two long-standing EDANA events, the International Nonwovens Symposium (INS) and the Nonwovens Innovation Academy (NIA). “The

Cotton

400 Delegates From 40 Countries Attend Bremen Cotton Conference

Textile Insights April 8, 2024

Around 400 delegates from almost 40 countries attended the 37th International Cotton Conference Bremen which was held from March 20 to 22. On site and online, attendees were able to attend eleven sessions with almost 70 speakers and find out about the latest research findings and innovative practical applications in the cotton industry. Lively presentations […]

Cotton

Turkey Emerging As Fifth Largest Cotton Exporter In 2023-24

Textile Insights April 6, 2024

Turkey is going to emerge as the fifth largest exporter as well as consumer of cotton in cotton marketing year 2023-24. According to a latest United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) report, Turkish cotton exports have doubled in the past two years to the highest level in nearly 50 years. This is mainly because domestic […]

Dyes & Chemicals

France To Ban Textiles & Apparel Containing PFAS Chemical

Textile Insights April 6, 2024

Textiles and apparels containing per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) also called ‘forever chemicals’ could soon face tight restrictions or bans in France. The first draft of a bill banning certain products containing the harmful chemicals was approved unanimously by French MP’s earlier this week. It particularly targets the manufacture, import and sale of textiles,

Policies

USA Unveils Enhanced Strategy To Combat Illicit Textile Trade

Textile Insights April 6, 2024

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched an enhanced strategy to combat illicit trade and level the playing field for the American textile industry, which accounts for over 500,000 US jobs. Two of DHS’s agencies, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), will further enhance their work together to safeguard […]

Sustainability

Nilit Unveils New Approach To Nylon 6.6 Textile Circularity

Textile Insights April 6, 2024

Producer of Nylon 6.6 Nilit, and owner of the Sensil brand has introduced Sensil Flow, a new approach to Nylon 6.6 circularity that reduces environmental impact. “Sensil Flow enables yarn, fabric, and, ultimately, apparel recycling to eliminate waste and further reduce apparel’s environmental impact,” the Israeli company said in a press release. “Sensil Flow is […]

Machinery

Epson Launches New Surecolor F-Series Dye-Sublimation Printers

Textile Insights April 6, 2024

Epson has launched two new industrial SureColor F-Series dye-sublimation printers engineered to achieve both industrial reliability and round-the-clock productivity at a low total cost of ownership. “The new models, the SureColor F11070 and SureColor F11070H, are highly productive printers that offer an optional large roll media unwinder,” Epson said in a press release.

Industry

Signs Of Cautious Optimism In Textile Business Climate: ITMF

Textile Insights April 6, 2024

The latest International Textile Machinery Federation (ITMF) global textile industry survey conducted in March 2024 reveals a textile business climate with signs of cautious optimism amidst ongoing challenges. “Despite a slight recovery in the business environment from November 2023 to January 2024, the overall situation remained dire in March 2024, underscoring the

Industry

Indonesian Textile & Clothing Sector On Path To Recovery

Textile Insights April 5, 2024

The Indonesian Fiber and Filament Yarn Producers Association (APSyFI) assessed that the textile and apparel industry is on the path of a recovery trend, although it is not yet significant. APSyFI Chairman Redma Gita Wirawasta said that this has happened after the publication of a regulation which took effect from March 10 and which regulates […]