Sri Lanka’s apparel industry is confronting a severe challenge as the United States imposes a steep 44% tariff on garment imports from the island nation, one of the highest duties applied to any exporting country. With the U.S. representing Sri Lanka’s largest apparel market, the move is
Kitex Garments, a global leader in the textile and apparel manufacturing sector, is exploring investment opportunities in Andhra Pradesh, Minister for Handlooms and Textiles S Savitha announced. The company’s leadership is expected to meet with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu soon to discuss its plans in detail. The announcement came during Savitha’s visit to Kitex
On June 4, 2025, Sangam (India) signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DaMENSCH Apparel to explore a long-term strategic partnership. Under the agreement, Sangam plans an initial investment of around Rs 10 crore in DaMENSCH, subject to conditions precedent and definitive agreements. The collaboration will focus on manufacturing, marketing and selling
Paraguay invites Trident to invest in key sectors as both parties explore strategic synergies for industrial growth and global market access Trident Group, one of India’s leading textile conglomerates, took a significant step towards expanding its global footprint during a high-level meeting with President of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, held recently in Mumbai. The diplomatic
Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, has announced an unconditional grant of Rs 151 crore to the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai, his alma mater and formerly known as the University Department of Chemical Technology (UDCT). The announcement came during an event on Friday marking the release of Divine Scientist, the […]
In its May report, The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has projected global cotton consumption to reach 118.1 million bales in the 2025-26 marketing year. This would mark the highest level of use in five years, signaling a cautious yet notable rebound in global cotton demand. The forecast reflects a continuation of steady recovery […]
Mayer & Cie. has officially launched its new machine control system, Control 5.0, designed to make its circular knitting machines Internet- and knitlink-ready, marking a significant step toward the digital future of textile production. Control 5.0 serves as the gateway to Mayer & Cie.’s cloud-based digital platform, Knitlink, and is available as a retrofit upgrade
Uster Technologies introduces its next-generation fibre process control system Fibre quality measurement during spinning preparation is essential for optimizing raw material use and ensuring yarn quality. The all-new Uster AFIS 6, the next-generation laboratory instrument from Uster Technologies, is designed to meet these needs now with the added capability to test
Masood Fabrics Ltd in Pakistan enhanced the performance of eight compact-spinning machines K 46 with the support of Rieter. The short-balloon setting upgrade enabled the spinning mill to increase the spindle speed by 500 rpm while reducing yarn breaks from 60 to 50 per 1000 spindle hours. This boosted productivity by 2.5%. Malik Asad Ullah, […]
Fourteen years after Greenpeace’s influential DETOX campaign brought chemical transparency to the forefront of the fashion industry, brands today find themselves navigating a maze of overlapping certifications and increasing regulatory pressure. Addressing this complexity, the European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) introduces a





















