Product Launch & Innovation

Walmart Pilot Project Adopts 3D Weaving To Reduce Garment Waste

Textile Insights March 15, 2024

The world’s biggest retailer Walmart announced a pilot project to use the world’s first 3D weaving technology that can help reduce the environmental impact of garment production. Walmart is collaborating with Unspun, a fashion tech company to offer a more sustainable process for meeting apparel

Sustainability

EU Calls For Tougher Rules To Reduce Textiles Waste

Textile Insights March 15, 2024

At a meeting of members of the European Parliament (MEP), they called for tougher EU rules to reduce textiles waste. MEPs adopted their first reading position on the proposed revision of the Waste Framework with 514 votes in favour, 20 against and 91 abstentions. They proposed higher binding waste reduction targets to be met at […]

Financial Results

Net Income At Zara Owner Inditex Soars 30.3% In 2023

Textile Insights March 15, 2024

Net income at owner of fashion brands like Zara and Pull&Bear, Inditex soared 30.3 percent over 2022 to €5.4 billion in 2023. “In 2023, Inditex continued with a very robust operating performance due to the creativity of the teams and the strong execution of the fully integrated business model,” the Spanish apparel retailer said. In […]

Dyes & Chemicals

SDC Hosting Dhaka Fair On Dyes, Chemicals & Machinery

Textile Insights March 15, 2024

SDC International is organising C3M-Expo on Colorants, Chemicals, Compliance & Machinery Exhibition showcasing dyes, pigments, specialty chemicals, compliance and machinery. The C3M-Expo will be held from November 21-23, 2024 at International Convention City, Bashundhara, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh is a trusted hub of apparel sourcing across the globe and more than

Sustainability

Kyocera Launches ‘True Blue Textile’ Project To Conserve Water

Textile Insights March 14, 2024

Kyocera Corporation has launched a ‘True Blue Textile’ project based on a ‘Wear to Save Water’ fashion concept with the aim to promote consumer awareness of environmental issues. ‘True Blue Textile’ fabric was printed by Kyocera’s Forearth water free concept digital inkjet printer with patterns based on the Niyodo River in Kochi

Policies

India Extends Reskilling Programme Samarth Till March 2025

Textile Insights March 14, 2024

The Indian government has decided to extend ‘Samarth’ scheme for capacity building in textiles sector by another year and will now be operational till March 31, 2024. A circular from the Ministry of Textiles informed that the Department of Expenditure under the Ministry of Finance has approved the extension of the scheme. Samarth is a […]

Machinery

Easiway Unveils Revolutionary Textile Screen Cleaning Technology

Textile Insights March 14, 2024

Easiway Systems, a developer of textile screen cleaning technology, unveiled its latest breakthrough – Easisolv 401N Squeegee and Floodbar Wash. “This product sets a new standard in cleaning solutions, featuring a first-of-its-kind formula that does not swell squeegee rubber, ensuring extended equipment life and consistent printing quality,” Easiway said. Engineered

Event

ITMF & IAF Jointly Holding Annual Convention In Uzbekistan

Textile Insights March 14, 2024

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) and the International Apparel Federation (IAF) are jointly holding their annual convention in Samarkand, Uzbekistan from 8-10 September. The joint annual conference is being organised in cooperation with the Uzbek Textile & Apparel Industry Association (Uztextileprom). “The theme of the convention is Innovation,

Machinery

Italian Textile Machinery Makers Hosting Symposia In India

Textile Insights March 14, 2024

11 Italian textile machinery manufacturers will be taking part in two technological symposia scheduled in New Delhi and Mumbai from April 9 to 12. The two events will allow Italian companies to showcase their most up-to-date technologies to a selected audience of Indian textile entrepreneurs. “This new promotional initiative aims to boost trade relations between […]

Policies

Exporters Under AA, EOU & SEZ Exempted From Mandatory QCO

Textile Insights March 14, 2024

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has taken steps to alleviate the burden on exporters operating under Advance Authorisation (AA), Export Oriented Units (EOU), and Special Economic Zones (SEZ). DGFT has done this by enabling provisions to exempt inputs from mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs) issued by the Ministry of Steel, DPIIT, and Ministry […]