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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’

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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

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Savio Empowers Textile Innovation With Lybra Smartspinner Training At Pordenone

August 13, 2023

Savio, a frontrunner in textile machinery for the yarn finishing segment, has recently conducted an immersive training course at its headquarters in Pordenone, Italy. The training was focused on their airjet spinning machine, the Lybra Smartspinner. Bringing together a dynamic consortium of expertise, the training included Savio’s dedicated sales and after-sales

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Dynamic Drape Measuring Digital Drapemeter Patent Granted To Professors Gokhale, Ukey And Dr. Kadole

August 13, 2023

Prof. Suhas D. Gokhale, Prof. Pravin H. Ukey and Dr. P. V. Kadole have announced a momentous achievement in the world of innovation. Their ingenious efforts have been officially recognized with the granting of a patent for their groundbreaking creation ‘Dynamic Drape Measuring Digital Drapemeter,’ as identified by Patent Number 442387. This invention represents

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AAFA Calls For Urgent Action On Worker Rights In Bangladesh

August 11, 2023

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has recently addressed a crucial letter to Honorable Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, highlighting concerns about worker rights and welfare in Bangladesh. As a prominent national trade association representing apparel and footwear companies, AAFA plays a vital role in the global market, representing over 1,000

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Informal Workforce Aspires To Transit Into Formal Ecosystem

August 11, 2023

Quess Corp Ltd, India’s leading business service provider, has published the ‘New Collar Generation Report’ which uncovers the aspirations of India’s informal economy post-pandemic. The report reveals that a majority of workforce in India is still without any social security coverage, and their aspirations to move into an inclusive, secure lifestyle are taking shape. It

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Empowering Early-Stage Entrepreneurs: Unveiling The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme

August 11, 2023

The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme offers a targeted solution to the financial challenges faced by early-stage startups, enabling them to focus on developing their ideas and accelerating their journey to becoming successful and sustainable businesses, says S. Periasamy. Early-stage startups face significant challenges in accessing the necessary financial resources to

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Robot For Industrial Laundries Startup Bags €7 million financing

Textile Insights August 10, 2023

German industrial automation startup Sewts, which has launched Velum – a robot designed to help industrial laundries overcome labour shortages and strengthen operating efficiencies has closed a €7 million series A financing round. The funding round was led by Emerald Technology Ventures, CNB Capital, EquityPitcher Ventures and Nabtesco Technology Venture as new investors.

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NITI Aayog Will Examine Inverted Duty Structure On Textiles

Textile Insights August 9, 2023

NITI Aayog, a government think-tank will examine tax-related issues, including inverted duty structure in three sectors of textiles, leather and engineering. “The issues will be taken up with higher authorities for finding a resolution and in turn promote growth of the sectors,” Economic Times quoted an official as saying. The inverted duty structure refers to […]