Event

Texfair 2024 To Kick Off On June 21 In Coimbatore

The Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA) is set to host the 14th edition of Texfair, a prominent textile machinery fair, in Coimbatore from June 21 to 24. Texfair will feature 240 exhibitors, including international participants, occupying 260 stalls. Exhibitors will showcase a wide array
Sustainability

IFC and EPIC Group Partner For Sustainable Textile Growth

IFC has announced a partnership with EPIC Group, a global leader in the apparel industry, to support sustainable textile manufacturing and enhance resource efficiency in Bangladesh and India. This collaboration includes a $100 million debt financing package comprising a $70 million sustainability-linked loan and a $30 million green loan. The funding will enable EPIC Group
Event

9th ASEAN Traditional Textiles Symposium Promotes Cultural Heritage

The 9th ASEAN Traditional Textiles Symposium (ATTS) is scheduled to take place at the Landmark Hotel in Vientiane from November 4-6, emphasizing the preservation and promotion of traditional textile practices and cultural heritage across the ASEAN region. Souvita Phaseuth, President of the Lao Handicraft Association, highlighted the symposium’s focus during a recent
Home Textiles

IKEA Launches Tyg: A Creative Revolution In Home Textiles

IKEA introduces Tyg, a innovative chapter in home textiles designed to ignite creativity and foster connections through fabric. Launching on July 1, 2024, Tyg offers 20 patterns crafted by 13 diverse designers, each reflecting Scandinavian modern design principles. These 3-meter pre-cut fabrics aim to inspire personalization and mindful living, aligning with IKEA’s
Economy

Vietnam Advances Green Tech In Textile Industry

Five innovative pilot projects showcasing green technologies for Vietnamese textile and garment exporters were unveiled at the ‘For a Sustainable Garment and Textile Industry in Vietnam’ exhibition held in Hanoi on June 17. This event is part of the ‘Green Tech Landing Pad’ initiative, supported by the German government and implemented
Sustainability

Carbios And Tomra Textiles Drive Circular Economy For Polyester

Carbios, a pioneer in the development and industrialization of biological technologies to reinvent the life cycle of plastic and textiles, and Tomra Textiles, a tech venture set up by sorting technology leader Tomra, announce the signing of an agreement to collaborate on establishing an efficient stream in Northern Europe from textile waste collection, sorting and […]
Event

Sierra Leone Launches Fashion, Design and Textiles Association

On 13 June 2024, Sierra Leone launched the Fashion, Design and Textiles Association, an event hosted by the British High Commissioner and supported by Invest Salone, a UK-funded initiative. The event united key stakeholders to reveal the Association’s vision for the industry. Globally, the fashion and textiles sector is valued at US$2.5 trillion and employs […]