The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) said the industry will meet target of US $100 billion by 2030, if the government supports industry post LDC graduation in 2026. According to BGMEA President SM Mannan, the apparel industry seeks an alternative support by way
In an innovative development, researchers at NC State University have combined three-dimensional embroidery techniques with machine learning to create a fabric-based sensor capable of controlling electronic devices through touch. As wearable electronics become increasingly sophisticated, the need for integrated controls within clothing grows more pressing. This innovative
Century Textiles & Industries Ltd posted a 97 percent drop in net profit to Rs 4 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2024 compared to Rs 145 crore in the year ago quarter. However, revenues in the January to March 2024 quarter grew 60 percent to Rs 1,542 crore, up from Rs 965 […]
With the recent launch of the new IDF 3, Eva Trenz, Product Manager Spinning Preparation, spoke with José Guadalupe Flores Molina, Senior Expert in R&D Technology, about the short preparation process IDF Vortex Spinning and its advantages. José, what does IDF Vortex Spinning mean? Thanks to the IDF, it’s possible to cut down the number […]
iFabric Corp., a renowned leader in innovative apparel and textile technologies, has announced a significant milestone achieved by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Intelligent Fabric Technologies (North America) Inc. (IFTNA). The company has successfully obtained a coveted U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) Medical Device Registration for its groundbreaking apparel
Nasdaq-listed NetApp, the intelligent data infrastructure company, has recently released its second annual Cloud Complexity Report. The report analyzes the experiences of global technology decision makers deploying AI at scale and shows a stark contrast between AI leaders and AI laggards. This year’s report provides global insights into the progress, readiness, challenges
Value addition wasn’t just about numbers—it was about passion, pride and the threads that bound us all, observes Murugan Santhanam “Why do you think value addition (VA) is important in a spinning mill?”, I recently asked the GM of a renowned spinning mill near Rajapalayam. He is a well-celebrated by textile technologists in our area […]
It seems the worst is over for the domestic textile and apparel (T&A) sector, if one goes by the exports data of the first two months of the current calendar year of 2024. Even as the overall exports declined by 1 per cent to $34.4 billion and the apparel exports from the country dipped by […]
Amcor, a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, has joined forces with Kimberly Clark to introduce sustainable packaging for its Eco Protect diapers in Peru. The newly launched bags incorporate 30% recycled materials, a significant step towards environmental responsibility. These bags feature post-consumer recycled content and offer a more eco-friendly packaging
In a landmark move to tackle plastic pollution, the UK government has announced plans to ban the sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastic. This announcement comes following overwhelming public support during the consultation process, with an astonishing 95% of respondents backing the proposed ban. Wet wipes containing plastic have been identified as a […]






















