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

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 […]

Export

Market Share Of Global MMF Apparel Exports To Reach 60% By 2030

Textile Insights April 5, 2024

A study informed that global apparel exports are expected to grow to $1,121 billion by 2030, from $953 billion in 2022. Of this, around 60 percent are projected to be manmade fibre (MMF) apparels by 2030. “Around 50 percent of the $953 billion in worldwide apparel exports were MMF-based in 2022, 37 percent were in […]

Export

Indian Textiles Ministry To Curb Sub-Standard Quality Exports

Textile Insights April 5, 2024

In order to control exports of sub-standard textile products and bolster India’s reputation in the global market, the Union Textiles Ministry is planning a significant upgrade of its testing infrastructure. “The move comes amid concerns that poor-quality pashmina shawls and silk exports have been hurting the country’s image as a reliable supplier,” Mint

Industry

Ghana Identifying Opportunities In Circular Textiles Business

Textile Insights April 5, 2024

The Ghana government has commenced a feasibility study of the textiles and apparel value chain to identify circular business opportunities. The project is being undertaken in collaboration with the Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (KEITI), which specialises in providing solutions to environmental problems. “One of the goals includes helping to revamp

Event

Textile Association (India) Mumbai Unit Hosting Lecture On 5S

Textile Insights April 5, 2024

The Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit is organising a hybrid lecture on April 12, 2024 at TAI, Mumbai Unit Office. The theme of the lecture, which is online as well as offline is ‘5S – The First Step to Building a World Class Organisation’ and will be held from 4.00 to 05.30 pm. There will […]