Wacker Chemie AG unveiled its new Munich headquarters in the Werksviertel District, designed by C.F. Møller, boasting sustainable technologies across its 18,000 square meters. Housing 600 employees over five floors, WACKER House fosters a modern, flexible workspace with open layouts and
During the FESPA Global Conference on June 3, Karl Forbes, Group R&D Director at Xaar, showcased how cutting-edge inkjet technologies are revolutionizing aqueous printing in the textile sector. Xaar’s collaboration with global ink developer Nazdar has resulted in the HighV Aqua Series, a high viscosity, pigmented water-based technology poised to transform
The second edition of the North India Garment Fair (NIGF 2024), organized by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), concluded successfully at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre (IICC) in Dwarka, New Delhi. Held from June 11-13, 2024, the fair saw an impressive turnout with more than 200 exhibitors and over 5,450 trade visitors, indicating strong […]
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. announces record-setting progress in the production of its BAM-1 spider silk hybrid strain, noting unprecedented growth in silkworm size, growth, and robustness. In early June, the company accelerated its production schedule for the new BAM-1 hybrids following successful spring production trials. The first batch of these production hybrids
Pakistan’s textile exports increased by approximately 1.41% during the first eleven months (July-May) of the fiscal year 2023-24, reaching US$ 15.24 billion compared to US$ 15.03 billion in the same period last year, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). PBS data on exports and imports revealed that the country’s exports from July to […]
Despite unfavorable economic conditions in major markets such as the European Union (EU), the US, and West Asian nations, Indian textile exports grew by 9.59% in May 2024 compared to the previous year, according to a report by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI). Additionally, Indian apparel exports saw an increase of 9.84% during […]
The Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA) had a highly productive and cordial meeting with the new Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, in New Delhi on June 13, 2024. During the meeting, ITTA provided an overview of its activities and achievements over the past decade in the field of technical textiles. The association highlighted its ongoing […]
India has signed a landmark 10-year agreement with Iran to operate the Chabahar Port, marking a strategic move to bolster its foothold in Central Asia. The deal, between Indian Ports Global Ltd. (IPGL) and Iran’s Port and Maritime Organisation (PMO), grants India control over the Shahid Beheshti terminal at Chabahar, a critical component of the […]
The Future Supplier Initiative, led by The Fashion Pact in collaboration with the Apparel Impact Institute, Guidehouse, and DBS Bank, introduces a pioneering collective financing model aimed at driving deep decarbonisation within the global apparel sector. With an overwhelming 99% of fashion brand emissions originating in the supply chain (Scope 3), this initiative focuses
Jaypore, India’s premier artisanal lifestyle brand under Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail (ABFRL), has opened its third store in Hyderabad, further solidifying its presence in the city renowned for its rich Deccan culture. Located in the popular GVK Mall, the new 1,675 square feet store offers customers an immersive journey into India’s artisanal legacy. Jaypore […]





















