The Durst Group, a global leader in digital printing and production technologies, has announced the acquisition of Callas Software, a leading provider of prepress automation and PDF technologies. Known for its integral role in print workflows—either directly or as an OEM component in many
With a remarkable legacy spanning 190 years, Heberlein has evolved from a family-run yarn dyeing business into a global leader in air interlacing and air texturing jets for synthetic continuous filament yarns. Founded in 1835 by Georg Philipp Heberlein, the company has consistently redefined textile technology through pioneering advancements and innovative processes.
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has announced a series of upcoming conferences aimed at tackling sustainability challenges in the textile industry. These events will serve as platforms for industry professionals, researchers, and policymakers to collaborate on innovative solutions. The 2025 PFAS Conference, scheduled for April 24-25 at
With a strong focus on sustainability, Barmag, a subsidiary of the Swiss Oerlikon Group, is set to present its latest innovations in DTY and carpet yarn production at the Morocco Stitch & Tex Expo in Casablanca from May 13 to 15. Visitors can engage with experts from Barmag and its joint venture, BB Engineering (BBE), […]
India has set an ambitious target of increasing its textile and apparel (T&A) exports from US$ 34.8 billion in FY24 to US$ 100 billion by 2030. However, this goal appears challenging unless substantial, game-changing reforms are introduced. Historically, India’s T&A exports have grown from US$ 11.5 billion in FY01 to US$ 34.8 billion in FY24, […]
The Indian garment industry is poised for a strong recovery, with ICRA projecting a revenue growth of 12–14% in FY2025 and 9–11% in FY2026, driven by the global China Plus One sourcing strategy and inventory correction by global retailers. This comes after apparel exports from India rose 11.6% year-on-year during April–January FY2025, rebounding from a […]
Bangladesh’s garment industry, a cornerstone of the global fast-fashion economy, is in the midst of a deepening wage theft crisis that threatens to tarnish the country’s development success. Despite employing over 4 million workers—most of them women—and producing apparel for top global brands like H&M and Zara, thousands of factories across Dhaka, Ashulia,
Bangladesh has been unable to fully leverage the zero-duty trade benefits offered by China, largely due to a lack of product diversification. While imports from China have steadily risen, Bangladesh’s exports to its largest trading partner remain modest, failing to surpass the $1-billion mark. This imbalance highlights Dhaka’s increasing reliance on a single sourcing
The Cambodia Global Textile Summit 2025 (March 31-April 1) in Phnom Penh brought together government officials, international brand leaders, and industry stakeholders to discuss sustainability, innovation, and competitiveness in the textile and garment sector. Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, who presided over the inaugural session, emphasized Cambodia’s competitive
The Bangladeshi government has halted the import of yarn through land ports, citing concerns over undervaluation and inadequate infrastructure to properly classify different yarn categories. The Ministry of Commerce, in a notification issued on March 27, stated that investigations based on information from the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) confirmed





















