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CITI Takes Centre Stage At ILO Conclave With Special Session

Textile Insights November 28, 2023

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) took center stage at the International Labour Organisation (ILO) conclave with a special session on “Sectoral Development Approaches and Industry Linkages in Garment and Textile Industry.” The session provided a platform for

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Skilled Workforce Challenge For Indonesian Textile Sector

Textile Insights November 27, 2023

The Indonesia textile and garment industry which is seeing various challenges including increasing imports is also facing a challenge of hiring employees who have requisite skills and competencies. The industry that employs around 3.9 people has identified that the productivity and skills of the workforce greatly influence the performance of the textile industry. To

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Skill Development Training In Apparel Stitching At Tiruppur

Textile Insights November 27, 2023

The Apparel Made Ups and Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC) in partnership with the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation will provide industry oriented skill training. This training will be provided to youth, particularly to those in the Tiruppur textile belt and would be provided to 1,000 youth in roles of specialised sewing machine operator […]

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Ethiopian Investment Commission Holds Talks With Indian Business Delegation

November 26, 2023

The Ethiopian Investment Commission recently engaged in a productive discussion with a prominent Indian business delegation spearheaded by the President of the Indian Economic Trade Organization, Dr Asif Iqbal. The 18-member delegation, representing diverse sectors, expressed keen interest in investing across various domains, including manufacturing (pharmaceuticals,

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Jinnat Textile To Boost Bangladesh’s Textile Manufacturing Sector

November 26, 2023

On November 23, DBL Group inaugurated Jinnat Textile Mills Ltd at the DBL Industrial Park in Srihatta Economic Zone, Sylhet, as per company press release. The inaugural ceremony saw the presence of notable figures, including Sarah Cooke, the British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, and Shaikh Yusuf Harun, Executive Chairman (Senior Secretary) of Bangladesh Economic Zones

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Kumaraguru College Signs MoU With Grasim Industries

November 26, 2023

Kumaraguru College of Technology’s Department of Textile Technology has entered into a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Grasim Industries Ltd on November 20, 2023. This collaborative agreement marks a milestone for both institutions, fostering a mutually beneficial relationship encompassing student internships, projects, placements, faculty

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CITI And Swiss Textiles Unite For India-Switzerland FTA

November 25, 2023

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) and Swiss Textiles have joined forces in advocating for a free trade agreement between India and Switzerland. During the Joint Economic Commission meeting in Geneva, the two prominent industry associations unveiled a collaborative declaration. This joint statement has been formally submitted to the respective governments,

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Joint Declaration Between CITI & Swiss Textiles To Boost Trade

Textile Insights November 25, 2023

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) and Swiss Textiles have strengthened their commitment to a robust trade and economic partnership with the signing of a Joint Declaration. “The Joint Declaration marks a momentous occasion marks a significant step towards fostering collaboration between the two nations and fortifying their ties in the textile sector,: a

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H&M To Hike Rates Of Garments Sourced From Bangladesh

Textile Insights November 25, 2023

H&M which is amongst the top garment retailers in the world will pay a higher price for the apparels it sources from Bangladesh suppliers to offset the hike in minimum wages of clothing industry workers. The Swedish retailer announced that it will absorb the hike in garment worker’s wages which were increased by 56 percent […]

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Oerlikon & Haelixa Make Textile End Products Traceable

Textile Insights November 22, 2023

In cooperation with Haelixa, Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Solutions will in future be able to make the entire value chain of a textile end product transparent and hence sustainable. The two development partners are offering a solution for the comprehensive traceability of products, as required by the European Green Deal. In combination with Oerlikon’s atmos.io digital