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Revolutionizing PET Recycling: From Bottles To Fine Filament Movement

September 21, 2023

In the current scenario, PET bottle flakes are being extensively converted into fiber in India. The journey began with a capacity of 20 TPD approx. and has now escalated to a range of 80 to 100 TPD for solid fiber production. Numerous cotton/polyester spinning companies are now taking the

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ELS Cotton: The Short Haul To Increase Farmers’ Incomes!

September 20, 2023

Many of us in India may not know that India tops the world in the production of cotton fibre in terms of quantity. Fewer people know that the world’s best cotton fibre ‘Suvin’ is produced in Tamil Nadu. ‘Suvin’ is a domestically nurtured cotton variety that has been recognized as the world’s best extra-long staple […]

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Rightly-Skilled Manpower Will Drive T&C Sector Growth

September 20, 2023

The $150-billion Indian textiles and clothing (T&C) sector is expected to require a large pool of rightly-skilled workforce to achieve its aim of building a globally competitive production base and to seize the opportunities that are emerging in the world market. As per one estimate, the industry may need around 10 million skilled and semi-skilled […]

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Indian Textile Chemicals To Piggyback On Textile Industry Growth

September 19, 2023

The Indian textile chemicals market is anticipated to grow significantly in the projected period 2028 due to increasing awareness of sustainable textile manufacturing practices, rising disposable incomes and increasing demand for textiles and apparel. India’s annual textile and apparel exports increased to USD 44.4 billion in 2022, a rise of 41% compared to previous

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India’s Denim Fabric Exports Poised For Growth

August 11, 2023

Denim fabric, a popular and versatile textile primarily used in the production of jeans and other casual garments, is known for its durability, strength and distinctive twill weave, giving it a diagonal pattern. While typically made from cotton yarn, variations using synthetic fibres or blends are also available. Denim fabric finds application in a wide […]

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Spinning Sector Looks For Relief, May Witness Gradual Revival In H2FY24

August 11, 2023

Having suffered multiple challenges in the last few quarters, the worst seems to be almost over for the domestic cotton spinning sector. While the industry players are cautiously agreeing to this fact, rating agencies like CareEdge Ratings and ICRA believe that the industry is likely to commence its northward journey during the second half of […]

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Indonesia’s Textile Industry: A Gateway For India’s Economic Expansion

August 11, 2023

Indonesia’s textile industry has emerged as a vital contributor to the country’s economy, showcasing steady growth and attracting both domestic and foreign investments. As one of the largest manufacturing sectors, it encompasses a wide range of activities, from textile manufacturing to garment production. Despite not being a major cotton producer, Indonesia has

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India’s Textile Machinery Trade Rises In FY2022-23

July 17, 2023

India’s textile machinery imports account for 83% and exports account for 17% share of total textile machinery trade  India’s textile machinery trade with the world totalled US$ 6129.10 million in FY2022-23. The textile machinery imports account for a major share of 83% of India’s total textile machinery trade, while exports account for the remaining 17% […]

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Thailand – A Potential Leading Market For India’s MMF And Cotton Textiles

July 14, 2023

Thailand is a popular destination known for its royal palaces, temples, mountains, islands, cuisine and vibrant night life. But Thailand is also well-known for its shopping economy and a shopaholic will get the best and cheapest garments in the Thailand market. Talking about clothes, you should know that Thailand is well-known producer of fabrics, sportswear […]

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ITMA 2023: Reducing & Recycling Textile Waste for Sustainability

July 13, 2023

Reducing textile consumption, recycling textile waste, composting and donating textiles to charity or textile recycling programmes can help the industry move towards sustainability, says Murugan Santhanam When I entered the house of my friend, I saw my friend sitting in a cramped space in the room. The room was filled with closets and we had […]