China’s Cotton Textile Prosperity Index has rebounded to above the critical point of 50 in March from that recorded in February 2024. China’s cotton textile prosperity index in March was 52.9%, higher than the critical point and up 6.5 percentage points from February. Cotton textile
BASF’s sustainable polyamide PA6 and PA6.6 product range, Ultramid Ccycled is now also certified as Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) for textile applications. “This label enables manufacturers to market certified textiles that have been produced using recycled raw materials,” the German company said in a press release. The production of Ultramid Ccycled is based on the
The Dun & Bradstreet Composite Business Optimism Index stands at 75.9 percent for the second quarter of 2024, 4.2 percent higher compared to first quarter of 2024 for India. Four out of six optimism indices have shown improvement with optimism for net profits at an eight-quarter high. The Index which has been measuring the changing […]
The European Parliament has given its approval to a new regulation enabling the EU to prohibit the sale, import, and export of goods made using forced labour. “Member state authorities and the European Commission will be able to investigate suspicious goods, supply chains, and manufacturers,” a press release informed. If a product is deemed to […]
Arvind Ltd will unveil the Indigo Art Museum, dedicated to the indigo dye at the prestigious Kingpins Show in Amsterdam which starts from April 24. The Indigo Art Museum is a groundbreaking institution dedicated to exploring the rich history, artistic expression, and diverse applications of indigo. By partnering with Kingpins in Amsterdam, a hub for […]
Bangladesh garment exporters have sought support and collaboration of the US government to ensure fair minimum price of apparel and a unified code of conduct for social audits. This was conveyed by office bearers of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) in a meeting with United States Trade Representative (USTR) delegation. “BGMEA also […]
Beaulieu Fibres International has launched its Sustainable Fibres Program in a bid to drive ‘fibres that build futures’ Beaulieu Fibres has introduced its Sustainable Fibres Program to help reshape fibres for sustainable solutions. Through the initiative, it is looking to gain insights into challenges encountered by customers across the value chain to identify
Amann has opened its first Indian production plant in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu which will produce sewing and embroidery threads of the highest quality for the leather and apparel industry. “It is our most sustainable production site equipped with state-of-the-art technology to protect the environment,” the German headquartered company said in a press release. “We are […]
RadiciGroup has launched its first physical and digital nylon traceability project and as its first application has introduced a gilet made from the yarn manufactured in one of its industrial sites. “The QR code on the garment can reveal its origin and display information about its production process,” the manufacturer of Nylon 6.6 fibre said […]
Techtextil and Texprocess 2024 opened their doors on April 23 and collectively witnessed participation of 1,700 exhibitors from 53 countries. “The 2024 edition of both exhibitions are focusing on the highly relevant subject of AI, due to which the exhibitions are generating future-oriented impulses,” a press release from Messe Frankfurt informed. “On its 20th anniversary,






















