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BGMEA Appeals To Bangladesh Bank For Support Amidst Political Instability

Textile Insights September 4, 2024

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has requested urgent assistance from Bangladesh Bank to support the garment sector, which has been severely impacted by recent political instability. On August 27, 2024, BGMEA President Khandoker Rafiqul Islam and his

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IVF And India ITME Society Honours S. P. Verma On His Retirement

Textile Insights September 2, 2024

The International Vaish Federation (IVF), Mumbai, in collaboration with the India ITME Society, organized a special event to honour S.P. Verma, Additional Textile Commissioner of India, on the occasion of his retirement. The event, held at the ITME Centre, was a heartfelt farewell, recognizing Verma’s significant contributions to the textile industry. The ceremony

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ITTA Urges Support For Technical Textiles From Ministry Of Textiles

Textile Insights September 2, 2024

The Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA) recently met with the Union Minister of Textiles, Government of India, Giriraj Singh, in Delhi. The meeting addressed key opportunities and challenges within the Indian technical textile industry and presented several recommendations for its growth. One major challenge discussed was the availability of basic raw materials,

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Union Minister Of Textiles Praises NITRA’s R&D Innovations

Textile Insights September 2, 2024

On August 21, 2024, Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, met with Dr. M. S. Parmar, Director and senior scientist at the Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA), to commend their R&D achievements. The focus was on NITRA’s work on “cellulose-based indigenous high Clo value and low-density surface modified natural fibre for developing

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European Textile Industry: Navigating Challenges And Seizing Opportunities

Textile Insights August 29, 2024

Since 2020, global events such as Covid-19, Ukraine conflict and shifting geopolitical dynamics have profoundly impacted the world of work and the economic landscape. Rising inflation, skyrocketing energy costs and supply chain disruptions have compounded these effects. In Germany, fears of a gas shortage further heightened concerns. The shift to remote work and the

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Tunisia Enhances Textile Testing Capabilities With New Labs

Textile Insights August 28, 2024

Tunisia’s textile industry is bolstering its global competitiveness with the Centre Technique du Textile (CETTEX) opening new state-of-the-art laboratories in Tunis. These facilities, operational since May 2024, offer advanced chemical, physical, and toxicological testing and are ISO 9000 certified and TUNAC accredited. The expansion, funded by a €2 million

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Textile Waste Mismanagement Costs Bangladesh Billions

Textile Insights August 28, 2024

A recent study reveals that Bangladesh is losing out on $5 billion in potential annual export revenue due to a lack of policies for recycling post-industrial textile waste, known as jhut. The report, “Regulatory Framework to Enable Recycling of Post-Industrial Waste (Jhut) for the RMG Industry in Bangladesh,” stresses the need for a circular economy […]

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SCZONE Unveils US$ 40 Mln Eroglu Garment Project

Textile Insights August 22, 2024

The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) marked a major breakthrough on August 13, 2024, as Waleid Gamal El-Dien, Chairman of SCZONE, inaugurated the revolutionary ceremony for the US$ 40 million “Eroglu Garment” project. This venture, in collaboration with Turkish Eroglu Global Holding Group, is set to develop 64,000 square meters in the Qantara West Industrial

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MoT Implements Major Handloom Sector Programs

Textile Insights August 22, 2024

The Ministry of Textiles (MoT) rolled out key initiatives to boost the handloom sector in India. The National Handloom Development Programme and Raw Material Supply Scheme provided extensive support, including financial aid for looms, infrastructure, and marketing. The Weavers’ MUDRA Loan Scheme offered margin assistance, interest subvention, and credit guarantees. Welfare

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ILO’s Job Creation Programme Elevates Jordan’s Textile Workforce

Textile Insights August 21, 2024

The ILO’s Employment-Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) is making a significant impact on Jordan’s textile industry, as highlighted during a recent visit by an ILO delegation led by Regional Director for Arab States, Ruba Jaradat. The delegation inspected several key projects aimed at improving local infrastructure, creating jobs, and supporting sustainable