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Vietnam & South Korea Cooperate On Textile & Garment Sector

Textile Insights August 26, 2023

Vietnam and South Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase cooperation in the textile and garment sector. A MoU was signed between the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) and the Korea Federation of Textile Industries (KOFOTI) this week. The signing ceremony

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Gujarat Govt Survey On Textile Units Moving Out Of State

Textile Insights August 24, 2023

The government of Gujarat will undertake a survey to look into the issue of textile manufacturing units moving out of Gujarat to neighbouring states, particularly Maharashtra. After receiving representations from elected representatives, the industries and mines department has been asked to conduct a survey of industries, especially those based in Surat and the districts

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Bangladesh Yarn Usage Down 31.55% Between Jan-June 2023

Textile Insights August 22, 2023

Despite exports of garments moving upwards, albeit slowly, yarn usage in Bangladesh has reduced by 31.55 percent in the January to June 2023 period. Data released by Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) informed that knitting and clothing factories bought 809,351 tons of yarn in the first six months of 2023, down 31.55 percent year on […]

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Iranian Textile Industry Production Surges 17.1% in 2022

Textile Insights August 21, 2023

Production in Iran’s textile industry surged 17.1 percent in 2022 when compared to the previous year. This was revealed by Mohsen Gorji, who is the Director General of the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade for Clothing and Textile Affairs. He was addressing the media while announcing the first edition of the Specialized International Exhibition […]

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Kenya Seeks To Rebuild Textile & Garment Sector

Textile Insights August 17, 2023

Attendees at a Kenyan textile seminar were told that the government is keen to rebuild the cotton textile and garment sector and thereby take advantage of the AGOA act, which ensures quota free and duty free access to US markets. This was conveyed by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Moses Kuria who […]

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Tirupur Dyeing Industry Delegation Visits Gujarat To Explore Tech Advancements

August 16, 2023

The Tirupur dyeing industry is set for a boost, fueled by recent interactions with industry experts in Gujarat. A delegation from the Dyers Association of Tirupur led by President Atul P. Gandhirajan and Treasurer B. A. Madeshwaran, visited Gujarat to explore technological advancements. During their visit to Surat and Ahmedabad, the 28-member team personally toured […]

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AEPC And Sarvada Legal Collaborate For Apparel Sector Webinar On Emerging Non-Tariff Barriers

August 13, 2023

The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), in conjunction with Sarvada Legal, organized a significant webinar addressing the theme of “Emerging Non-Tariff Barriers in the Apparel Export Sector.” The primary objective of the webinar was to raise awareness within the apparel industry concerning issues associated with Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs). A notable

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Empowering Diversity: Eastman Exports Achieves Majority Female Workforce

August 13, 2023

Eastman Exports has announced a significant stride as its workforce becomes predominantly female. With over 18,000 employees across 35 factories, approximately 70% are women, driving the company’s success and innovation. Chairman N. Chandran attributes Eastman Exports’ accomplishments to this diverse and talented workforce. The company’s commitment to an

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Rupa Empowers Sales Force Through Dynamic Corporate Training Programme

August 13, 2023

Rupa has taken a step towards enhancing the skills of its employees. A comprehensive two-day corporate training programme was recently conducted at The Conclave, Kolkata, targeting mid-level sales professionals. This initiative aligns with Rupa’s commitment to fostering excellence and growth within its workforce. The programme was meticulously designed to sharpen a

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GOTS Applauds EU Parliament’s Move For Corporate Sustainability

August 13, 2023

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is celebrating the recent approval of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) by the European Union parliament. This landmark legislation mandates stringent due diligence practices throughout supply chains of companies operating within or connected to the EU. The aim is to prevent human rights violations and